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Thousands of Hong Kong protesters lit candles and chanted democracy slogans as they defied a ban on Thursday, Jun 4, against gathering to commemorate China's Tiananmen incident, with tensions seething in the financial hub over a planned security law. Crowds streamed into Victoria Park, which has hosted huge Tiananmen anniversary vigils for the past three decades, chanting slogans such as "End one party rule" and "Democracy for China now". Smaller rallies took place across Hong Kong. Police made arrests in Mong Kok as they sought to disperse protesters. Reuters reported that pepper spray was fired in Mong Kok. The Jun 4 anniversary has struck an especially sensitive nerve in the former British-ruled city this year, after China's move last month to impose national security legislation and the passage of a bill outlawing disrespect of China's national anthem//Reuters/CNA