Thousands turn out in 'Thanksgiving' rally after Trump signs bill backing protesters
By Tal Axelrod - 11/28/19 11:25 AM EST
Thousands of Hong Kong residents took to the streets of the city on Thursday for a “Thanksgiving†rally after President Trump signed a bill in support of pro-democracy protesters.
The demonstrating began hours after Trump signed the legislation, with some participants draped in U.S. flags as they celebrated the show of support.
“The rationale for us having this rally is to show our gratitude and thank the U.S Congress and also President Trump for passing the bill,†23-year-old Sunny Cheung told Reuters. “We are really grateful about that and we really appreciate the effort made by Americans who support Hong Kong, who stand with Hong Kong, who do not choose to side with Beijing.â€
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