More than 10,000 people took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to protest against Beijing's ruling that it alone will determine the shape and timing of elections in the city.
In a move sure to irk China, the protesters marched to Beijing's representative office in Hong Kong chanting "Return the power to the people" and "One man, One vote".
The protesters, including women, children and people in wheelchairs, punched their fists in the air and waved banners that read "One country, two systems fail completely" and "Return the power to the people".
They also carried balloons with caricature of Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa.
It was the first mass protest organised after China's parliament revised clauses in Hong Kong's constitution last week, giving Beijing full control over how and when the city chooses its leaders and lawmakers.
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