Photos: Hongkongers flood Central streets for pro-democracy July 1 protest

More than half a million pro-democracy Hongkongers hit the streets of Central today on the 17th anniversary of the city-state’s handover from Britain to China, according to organisers. 

Coconuts Hong Kong photographer Annette Chan was there to capture the historic day. 

Photos: Annette Chan

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