Hong Kong sees biggest protests since democrats’ election boost – Reuters

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Vast crowds of black-clad demonstrators thronged Hong Kong on Sunday in the largest anti-government protests since local elections last month that boosted the pro-democracy movement seeking to curb controls by China.

It was the first time since August that the Civil Human Rights Front – organiser of million-strong marches earlier in the year that paralysed the Asian finance centre – had received authorities’ permission for a rally.

It estimated turnout of 800,000 while police said 183,000.

Chants of “Fight for freedom! Stand with Hong Kong!” echoed as…