A protester carries a banner of an anti-subversion law sign during a rally in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 1, 2003
Thousands Protest Anti-Subversion Law in Hong Kong Story aired: Tuesday, July 01, 2003
It was a day of unrest in Hong Kong, as tens of thousands of residents marched through the streets to protest a planned anti-subversion law, which many people say could limit free speech and religious freedoms.
The demonstration was large enough to overshadow the sixth anniversary of Britain's hand-over of Hong Kong to china.
Joining Here and Now to discuss what's happening there, and why, is Washington Post reporter John Pomfret, who is based in Beijing.
