Hong Kong protesters call for fresh demonstration on Friday over unmet demands

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Hong Kong protesters have started gathering outside the legislative council, setting the stage for what could be another major demonstration on Friday (Video: Reuters)

and suspended the controversial Bill, but that has failed to quell the opposition, with protesters demanding she steps down and completely withdraws the legislation.

"Blossom everywhere," it read."There are many ways to participate. Think carefully about your own ways to show your love to Hong Kong."The government announced that the central government offices will be closed on Friday"due to security considerations".The groups also recommended a mass strike. It was not immediately clear which business and professional groups would support such a call.

"The hope is to apply pressure before civil servants go to work if we have a certain amount of people," said So Tsun Fung, president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Students Union.

 

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