Quarterly English-language Bulletin of HKCTU

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People's Power: Victories to Date

Union Action August 2003


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  • July 1: As many as 650,000 march against Article 23 and for democracy
  • July 5: Tung announces major concessions on Article 23 legislation
  • July 6: James Tien leader of pro-business Liberal Party resigns sparking leadership crisis
  • July 7: Tung announces indefinite delay to second reading and a new round of consultation
  • July 9: 50,000 people rally outside Legco building calling for direct elections
  • July 13: 20,000 people join rally for universal suffrage
  • July 16, 7.07pm: Secretary for Security and key proponent of Article 23 Regina Ip resigns
  • July 16, 9.27pm: Minister for Finance Anthony Leung embroiled in abuse of power scandal resigns
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