Thousands rally in Hong Kong

By Kate O'Donnell-Lamb and Jessie Pan
Updated December 8 2019 - 6:18pm, first published 6:11pm
Pro-China supporters have held their rally ahead of another large pro-democracy march in Hong Kong.
Pro-China supporters have held their rally ahead of another large pro-democracy march in Hong Kong.

Thousands of black-clad protesters from all walks of life have gathered in Hong Kong for a rally that is expected to gauge support for democracy in the financial hub which has been roiled by protests for six months.