The former British colony is currently the only place within Chinese territory where large pro-democracy demonstrations are tolerated . At least 1,900 Hong Kongers took the streets to call for democracy . The protests were sparked by a decision made in July that allowed Beijing to nominate candidates for election as chief executive and other top government posts. Protest foreshadows even larger planned demonstrations .
At least 1,900 Hong Kongers took the streets to call for democracy . The protests were sparked by a decision made in July that allowed Beijing to nominate candidates for election as chief executive and other top government posts. Protest foreshadows even larger planned demonstrations .