Protesters Take To Central Streets For The Fifth Day

The main business district of Hong Kong saw protesters taking to the streets again on Friday – the fifth consecutive day of anti-government demonstrations in the heart of this global financial centre.

Many regular office workers, who apparently had come out during their lunch hour, joined some black-clad protesters who were shouting slogans like "five demands, not one less", "liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times".

Within minutes they took over a stretch of Pedder Street in the heart of Central district.

The white collar workers have been joining protests on and off in the anti-government agitation which had been mainly student-driven in its beginning stages.

But this week saw many office workers coming out to participate in unsanctioned rallies and blocking roads during the lunch hour.

A banker, by the name of John, told RTHK it's important to press on with the demonstrations to show people's discontent with the government.

"We need to express our anger to the government. They never really listen to the people and it's a good opportunity for the people to walk in Central to express their views, even for just a short period like lunch time. The people of Hong Kong are being provoked by the government", he said.

The area, home to many international banks, had seen police firing tear gas and arresting scores of people during midday protests over the past week.