Hong Kong independence calls a 'gimmick': Chinese media

August 06, 2016 15:40

Chinese media today dismissed Hong Kong's independence movement as a political "gimmick", following the city's first pro-independence rally that was attended by more than 2,000 people.

The unprecedented rally saw people fill a park near the government's headquarters last night, chanting "Hong Kong independence".

The protest was led by five pro-independence candidates who were banned from standing for election in Hong Kong because they advocate a split from mainland China.

Critics have slammed the move as censorship as fears grow over Beijing interference in the semi-autonomous city in a range of areas, from politics to media and education.

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