Stunning video shows how “massive” the protests in Hong Kong really are From Zero Hedge: Ferguson was for amateurs. For those curious why the Hong Kong protests over the weekend have sent shivers across the world’s capital markets, pushed the Hang Seng 2% lower, and impacted both European and U.S. [markets] − not to mention leading to worries that China may get involved any second and result in another Tiananmen square event − the following clip from HK’s Apple Daily [is a must watch.] Taken by a drone, it shows just how massive the demonstrations (which according to some estimates involved just shy of 100,000 people) taking place in Hong Kong are. As Mashable adds, “far from a small protest by a limited number of outspoken citizens, the video shows just how large the movement to preserve Hong Kong’s democratic elections has become. Currently, the protests have grown so large that parts of Hong Kong’s business district have been brought to a standstill, prompting the temporary closure of 17 local banks. In addition to the drone footage, Apple Daily has also posted a live video stream of the protests, allowing the world to watch as events develop in real time.” https://youtube/watch?v=GZ7r8qi3NIY&feature=player_embedded
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 20:02:21 +0000