Paul Wang

Dozens of trade unions and over 20 commercial sector organizations take part. Yesterday new clashes between protesters and police in Causeway Bay and Wong Tai Sing. Carrie Lam: The protesters have become "a challenge to the sovereignty of our country". The Hang Seng index drops 3%.

Government appeals to "civil servants" for total loyalty to the head of the executive and threatens retaliation. Employees of 34 banks will strike on 5 August. So far, 95 trade unions have joined. Everyone calls for the cancellation of the law and an independent investigation into the excessive use of force by the police.

Hundreds of people have signed an appeal, including entrepreneurs, artists, lawyers, pilots, employees, teachers, etc. The extradition bill has been rejected by people from all walks of life. Chen Daoxiang, commander of the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, makes veiled threat.

The accused are 16 to 43 years old. They include teachers, students, pilots, cooks, employees, nurses, workers, unemployed. Most were released on bail. Until the trial they have to go to the police station once a week. Outside the court, the protesters promise to continue the fight. Protestant leader Chu Yiu-ming, leader of Occupy Central: the government "uses the police to crack down on our next generation". Criticism of Carrie Lam and China.

​At a State Office for Hong Kong and Macao press conference, spokeswomanYang Guang says China defends the principle "One country, two systems" and shuns the question of a possible intervention by the Chinese army in the streets of Hong Kong. Condemned the violence of the protesters and the comments of "people of Western countries". Concern for the situation of young people in the area.

Organisers have criticised triad hooligan violence and police inaction. Last Sunday, thugs in white T-shirts attacked activists, injuring at least 45 people, whilst the police arrived only 40 minutes after the incident. Protesters plan a "memorial" for Li Peng and bypass the police ban.

A group of protesters tried to break into the parliament by destroying an entrance window. Attempt to stop the vandalism is useless. Fears for Chinese army intervention. Catholics and Protestants gathered at Victoria Park.

Carrie Lam, who arrived via ferry to avoid demonstrators, was interrupted by a member of parliament who shouted at her to resign. In the afternoon, the march of 1st July.

Court of Final Appeal rules Tsang's actions cannot be considered "criminal". The former Hong Kong governor thanked the Court, his wife Selina and his Catholic community who have always supported him.

In a joint statement, the apostolic administrator of the diocese and the president of the (protestant) Christian council, Eric So, demand an independent inquiry into the clashes between police and protesters, where the police would have used tear gas, sticks, bullets rubber against helpless people.

Young and old, workers and business executives filled the streets of central Hong Kong to demand the cancellation of the extradition law. Justice and Peace delegation also present. Parents brought their children because they want "a better future" for them. The profound excuses of the chief executive. The "kindness" of the police.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam admits communication "inadequacies", wants to restore "peace and order", and will listen to everyone, the opposition included. Still, the Civil Human Rights Front will continue to demonstrate. Trade unions plan strike with business backing. The mainland has been silent so far.