HONG KONG—Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters marched to the diplomatic missions of some foreign governments on Dec. 19, appealing for them to pass human rights legislation in support of their cause.
The event was organized by workers in the social welfare sector, who were in their third and final day of a self-initiated strike aimed at pressuring the Hong Kong government to respond to protesters’ demands.
Mass protests ignited in June over an extradition bill that would allow the Chinese regime to transfer individuals for trial in Communist Party-controlled courts. While the proposal has been withdrawn, protesters have since broadened their demands to include universal suffrage in city elections and an independent inquiry into police use of force.
A hundreds-strong contingent marched through downtown Hong Kong to reach the consulates of Australia, Czech Republic, Italy, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, Japan, and Canada, where they dropped off petitions.
As they walked along highways and roads, a truck driver shouted out words of encouragement, while passengers on tram cars raised their hands to symbolize the protesters’ five demands.
