Hong Kong democracy leaders go on trial over Umbrella Movement

November 19, 2018 5:12 AM

HONG KONG (AFP) – Three leading Hong Kong democracy campaigners face trial Monday (Nov 19) over their involvement in massive rallies calling for political reform, as room for opposition in the semi-autonomous city shrinks under an assertive China.

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