Hong Kong 1967 Leftist riots facts for kids

Confrontation between the Hong Kong Police and rioters in Hong Kong, 1967.

Hong Kong 1967 Leftist riots were a series of leftist riots under the effect of the Cultural Revolution. At the beginning, there were just strike actions and demonstrations. Later they grew into large-scale demonstrations against British colonial rule. The riots became more violent when the leftists set off bombs in the city. They also resorted to murdering some members of the press who voiced their opposition to the violence. In total there were 51 deaths and 802 injuries were caused in the riots.

Images for kids

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  A KMB double decker burned by rioters on 12 May 1967

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  Meeting of the Committee of Hong Kong and Kowloon Compatriots from All Circles for Struggle Against British Hong Kong Persecution

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  In the afternoon of the Sha Tau Kok incident, police officers stood guard at the cordon outpost. A military helicopter arrived at the scene to conduct low-altitude reconnaissance.

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  The funeral of PC Lee Koon Sang on 13 December 1967

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In Spanish: Disturbios en Hong Kong de 1967 para niños