As pro-democracy demonstrations pick up steam in Hong Kong, supporters from cities around the world are gathering to show their solidarity.<br/> <br />From Taiwan to Manila- people are standing together with the Hong Kong protesters in their call for open and free elections.<br/> <br />In Manhattan - demonstrators sung lyrics from the musical Les Miserable- the songs of which have come to represent the fight for democracy.<br/> <br />But not everyone supports the demonstrations. A group of anti-occupy protesters gathered in Hong Kong to voice their frustration.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNNAMED ANTI OCCUPY PROTESTER SAYING:<br/> <br />"These school boys or girls- they are simply ignorant."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNNAMED ANTI OCCUPY PROTESTER SAYING:<br/> <br />"We don't want our Hong Kong economy to be damaged by these people. They don't represent us at all."<br/> <br />Protesters have given the Hong Kong's chief executive until the end of the day to resign. So far he has refused to step down.
