Occupy Central says that if its calls to reform electoral processes fail , then it is prepared to resort to civil disobedience . Huge crowds march in Hong Kong calling for democracy on the anniversary of handover . The protests have been dubbed "Umbrella Movement" by some and are expected to continue into next week as more people join in. An annual event , the march is especially charged this year amid a heated political climate . Pro-democracy activists are threatening to `` occupy '' downtown if calls are not heard .
Huge crowds march in Hong Kong calling for democracy on the anniversary of handover . The protests have been dubbed "Umbrella Movement" by some and are expected to continue into next week as more people join in. An annual event , the march is especially charged this year amid a heated political climate . Pro-democracy activists are threatening to `` occupy '' downtown if calls are not heard .