Tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators have marched through the streets of Hong Kong as the former British colony marked 15 years since the return to Chinese rule.
The rally for human rights takes place annually, but has been bolstered this year by anger towards Beijing.
Earlier, China's visiting President Hu Jintao swore in businessman CY Leung as the territory's new leader.
During the ceremony, a lone heckler tried to interrupt Mr Hu's speech.
On the streets outside, massive crowds beat drums and waved flags as they marched though the city to call for full democracy and express their frustration with the mainland. (...)
One of the main complaints was that the system used to choose Hong Kong's leader is designed to install Beijing's choice.
A so-called electoral college of 1,200 business leaders and other influential citizens, mostly loyal to Beijing, selects the leader.
Elaine Mok, who was taking part in the protest with her family, said the march was about the right to universal suffrage.
02/07/12
Protestos em Hong Kong
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Miguel Madeira
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