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Hong Kong protests: rallies held in Sydney, Vancouver, Toronto and London

  • Supporters of China and Hong Kong have increasingly held rallies in countries around the world

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A Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protester attends a rally as pro-China counterprotesters also gather nearby, in Vancouver, Canada. Photo: AP

Thousands of people have demonstrated this weekend in Canada, Britain and Australia in support of the Hong Kong democracy movement.

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In Vancouver, Toronto and London, demonstrators faced off against vocal pro-Beijing rallies.

The gatherings came as Hong Kong protesters demonstrated for the 11th week running, with both pro-democracy and pro-Beijing rallies held in the city over the weekend.

A massive Hong Kong rally was under way Sunday at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay.

Supporters of China and Hong Kong have increasingly held rallies in countries around the world.

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In Sydney on Sunday, hundreds of people rallied in support of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters, despite warnings from Beijing for foreign governments and protesters to stay clear of the issue.

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