Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Thousands Defy Police Ban, Rally in Hong Kong Reuters HONG KONG - Thousands of Hong Kong protesters rallied Sunday, defying a police ban on marches in the Chinese-controlled territory and continuing a restive weekend of demonstrations that saw police fire tear gas overnight. Anti-government protests took place in different locations across the Asian financial hub, including one at the city's international airport for a third day. .