Demonstrators march through an outlying district of Hong Kong in another weekend of protest against the Chinese territory's government
The protests are an embarrassment for China's ruling Communist Party ahead of October 1 celebrations of its 70th anniversary in power. The Hong Kong government announced earlier a fireworks display that day was canceled due to concern about public safety.
The protests have begun to weigh on Hong Kong's economy, which already was slowing due to cooling global consumer demand. Protesters in Tuen Mun also complained about a group of women from mainland China who sing in a local park. Residents complain they are too loud and accuse some of asking for money or engaging in prostitution.Also Saturday, there were brief scuffles as government supporters tore down protest posters at several subway stops, according to government broadcaster RTHK.
Ho made an appearance in the Shau Kei Wan neighborhood but residents shouted at him and told him to leave, RTHK said.
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