Malls have become the latest sites of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong

They filled the mall's atrium and food court singing "Glory to Hong Kong," a song that has become the protesters anthem

RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) — Hundreds of pro Hong-Kong protesters descended on Richmond’s Aberdeen Centre Saturday afternoon.

The crowd–wearing black and waving signs–chanted “Free Our Hong Kong.”

They filled the mall’s atrium and food court and sang “Glory to Hong Kong,” a song that was penned anonymously and has been adopted as the protesters’ anthem.

The lyrics reflect protesters’ vow not to surrender despite a government concession to axe an extradition bill that sparked the unrest.

Portion of today's #GloryToHongKong and more chants to #StandWithHongKong at Aberdeen Mall in Richmond. Many passing by and from food court came out with their phones to capture what was happening #yvr #vanpoli #HongKongAnthem pic.twitter.com/Pfo5paG8hW — Victor Wai Yin Lam (@Victorwaiyinlam) September 14, 2019

Meanwhile in Hong Kong, supporters of the ongoing protests for democratic reforms clashed with supporters of the central government at a shopping mall in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.

Hundreds of pro-Beijing demonstrators waved Chinese flags and chanted slogans Saturday at Amoy Plaza in the densely packed Kowloon district. Counter protesters quickly gathered there, sparking tension as the two camps heckled each other.

The situation turned chaotic with groups of people trading blows and some using umbrellas to hit their opponents. Police later moved in to diffuse the situation. A few people were seen detained.

The clashes came after several nights of peaceful rallies that featured mass singing at shopping malls by supporters of the months-long protests demanding democratic reforms.