Tens of thousands rally in Hong Kong as China condemns U.S. lawmakers' support.
“We hope that there will not be any chaotic situations today,” said organizer Bonnie Leung. “We hope we can show the world that Hong Kong people can be totally peaceful.”Police had approved the rally, sending alerts to phones throughout the territory urging people to stay within the confines of Victoria Park.
The crowd seemed to draw its members from the broader base that characterised the movement's early mass protests. The mix of young and elderly, couples and families did not obey the police request, marching from the park to fill a major road in one of Hong Kong's busy shopping districts. But the atmosphere was less charged after weeks of tense and sometimes violent standoffs with police.
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