Umbrellas have become a powerful symbol of the territory’s pro-democracy demonstrations, which are seeing tens of thousands of people take to the streets to protest against Beijing’s decision to limit democratic reforms.
Tens of thousands of masked, umbrella-wielding protesters have taken to the streets of Hong Kong over the last few days.
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They have defied calls to disperse as they express their indignation at Beijing's attempts to limit democratic reforms in the financial hub.
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Umbrellas are used by the protesters as a means of protecting themselves against tear gas and pepper spray.
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They have also used plastic wrap, surgical masks, and other improvised methods to shield themselves.
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