Benny Tai, 50, one of the founders of the "Occupy Central" civil disobedience movement, poses during a rally in Hong Kong September 26, 2014. Tai said, "I hope more people will join and hope it will be peaceful." China rules Hong Kong under a "one country, two systems" formula that accords the territory limited democracy.
Auyeung Tung, 36, an artist, also poses for a photograph prior to the main protests. Auyeung said, "Lives of the grassroots will be improved when there is true democracy."
Genie Mak, 19 (L), and Kitz Yu, 21, both university students, are seen here. Mak said, "If I don't come out today I may feel regret."
John Ma (L), 62, a lecturer, here with his wife May, 50, said, "I support student protest and tell them to grab their chance."
Gary, 14, poses for a photograph during a rally. Wong said, "We have to fight for ourselves. The future is in our own hands."
"I am not keen on Occupy Central but I oppose those unreasonable argument against the movement," said Terrence Tang (L), 28, a businessman, seen here with his girlfriend Jacqueline Cheung, 30, a social worker.
(From L-R), Jack, 17, Paul, 18, Agnes, 17 and Mo, 19, pose for a photograph together. The four secondary school students blame the government for not promising a true democracy.
Stanley Kwong, 30, a social worker, said, "We have to voice out our ethical values and our conscience."
Chan Kin-hoi, 76, who is retired, poses for a photograph. Chan said, "I may change nothing, but I have to show my disagreement."
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