Thousands joined demonstrations across Hong Kong to oppose a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem, as well as a national security law that Beijing has vowed to impose on the city
HONG KONG—Riot police faced off with protesters in several districts Wednesday, as thousands joined demonstrations across the city to oppose a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem, as well as a national security law that Beijing has vowed to impose on the city.
Pop-up rallies that started in the late morning disrupted traffic and police said they arrested 300 people by early evening, mostly for alleged unlawful assembly. Street demonstrations were more muted than some protest groups had called...
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