Thousands took to the streets in a show of strength against the Hong Kong government on Sunday. Organisers said 800,000 took part in the pro-democracy demonstration, whilst police said 183,000 attended at the peak of the protest. Click here for the full story.

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Reclaim Hong Kong, Revolution of our time. Photo: May James/HKFP.
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