Thousands of pro-democracy marchers took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday as the former British colony marked 15 years since its return to Chinese rule. The rally takes place annually in support of human rights, but this time, it has been bolstered by anger towards Beijing.
China's visiting President Hu Jintao swore in businessman Leung Chun-ying as the territory's new leader on Sunday. On the streets outside, massive crowdsbeat drums and waved fla gs calling for full democracy and expressing their frustration with the mainland.