Hong Kong couples deepen bonds in protests despite parental opposition

HONG KONG - Amid their battle to protect freedom and democracy in Hong Kong, some protesters in the territory's months-long unrest are deepening their relationships by participating in demonstrations as couples.These young couples are strengthening their bonds through political solidarity, but some of their parents oppose their attendance, fearing that the protests are going to wreck the economy they helped to create.Anticipating vandalism and violence, several public facilities were forced to close early on Saturday as tens of thousands of protesters carrying umbrellas marched in the rain …READ FULL ARTICLE