Hong Kongers Hold Rally In Tokyo
Hong Kongers living in Japan have taken to the streets of Tokyo to protest the Hong Kong and Chinese governments' attempt to stop the democracy movement in the territory.
Over 200 demonstrators gathered at a park in central Tokyo's Shinjuku district on Saturday.
A group of people from Hong Kong organized the protest as this month marks two years since a controversial extradition bill sparked a string of demonstrations across the territory. The bill would have allowed suspects to be extradited to mainland China.
A member of the group read out a statement saying the crackdown they face has been increasing day by day over the past two years.
The participants marched about three kilometers, chanting phrases like "Stop human rights abuse" and "Bring back Hong Kong."
Many demonstrators hid their faces with masks and sunglasses as China's national security law for Hong Kong came into effect a year ago.
The law is designed to crack down on anti-government activities, including those carried out overseas.
A man from the group said he wanted to protest on behalf of Hong Kong residents who are unable to raise their voices. He said he wants to keep protesting in Japan.