The black-shirted protesters have already taken over parts of major roads and intersections.
Authorities had previously turned down an application for a march to the Chinese government office to mark the fifth anniversary of a decision by China’s ruling Communist Party against fully democratic elections in Hong Kong.
Police have erected barriers, brought out two water cannon trucks and deployed at various locations in riot gear in anticipation of unauthorised protests.
The march was not permitted by authorities, but protesters took to the streets anyway in the 13th straight weekend of demonstrations.
A protester holds a cross and poster which reads ” Stop black police disrupting Hong Kong, implement five demands” during a pro-democracy protest in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Democratic Party MP Lam Cheuk-ting said Hong Kong citizens would keep fighting for their rights and freedoms despite the arrests of several prominent activists and politicians in the past two days, including activist Joshua Wong.
The protests were sparked by a now-shelved extradition bill. Protesters are demanding its full withdrawal, as well as democratic elections and an investigation into alleged police brutality in pitched battles with hard-line demonstrators.
Mr Lam said: “I do believe the government…
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