Thousands of Hong Kong residents marched to the Chinese government's liaison office today, calling on Beijing to grant full democracy to the semi-autonomous financial hub.
Chanting "one man, one vote to choose our leader" and carrying signs reading "democracy now", demonstrators set off from a crowded street in the heart of Hong Kong's Central financial district.
Dozens tried but failed to breach a police cordon at the Chinese government compound. Instead, they staged a peaceful sit-in and were joined by hundreds of others.