Voice of America: In Hong Kong, Thousands Protest China-Backed Leader

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

In Hong Kong, Thousands Protest China-Backed Leader Jan 1st 2013, 12:56 Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong are calling for the city's scandal-ridden chief executive to step down and demanding that China allow them to elect their own leaders. Police say about 17,000 protesters joined a New Year's Day march through the city, holding signs and chanting slogans demanding the Beijing-backed chief executive Leung Chun-ying step down. Leung, who took office in July, has faced widespread criticism following revelations that he tried to cover up illegal ... Media files: ADAE6211-4B05-47DB-9E20-40F645B58378_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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