People gathered across the world’s cities to protest against China’s ongoing persecution of ethnic minorities and dissidents as they celebrated their National Day on October 1. Hong Kongers, Tibetans and Uyghurs organised over 15 protests in UK cities to mark China’s National Day, reports RFA. Demonstrators marched from Piccadilly Circus to the Chinese embassy carrying placards and chanting slogans such as “China lied! People died! Shame on the CCP!”