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Protesters carry banners that read: "Fight for democratic elections in 2007 and 2008," foreground, and from left "Improve people's livelihood," "Fight for Democracy," "Defend freedom" and "Return power to the people" as they head a procession of almost 100,000 people through downtown Hong Kong Thursday, July 1, 2004 in protest against China's decision to rule out full democracy in the near term. Many have demanded that Beijing "return power to the people," a slogan that has rankled the Chinese leadership. Others vented anger at Hong Kong's unpopular leader, Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Anat Givon)