A rally against Chinese expansion is taking place on Ala-Too square in Bishkek. At first, the protest organizer Amanbol Babakulov voiced only a few demands, but their number increased during the protest, reports 24kg.
They are, in particular, to create people’s control, reduce the number of visas issued to Chinese citizens, check the received Chinese loans, find out their feasibility and effectiveness. In case of their unfoundedness, a specially created commission should find out in whose pocket the money is. Protesters are demanding from Kyrgyz girls not marry foreigners, otherwise a newly wedded couple must pay a fine. In addition, they require the return of nationality column in the passport.
It should be noted that the protesters spoke in favor of the abolition of the party system at the election of deputies of Parliament and the cessation of persecution of those who speak on behalf of the people.
Participants of the rally recorded all demands and intended to hand them over to the deputies of the Parliament. However, the police did not let the crowd of protesters, blocking the way to the White House. The number of protesters has increased, there are about 200 people now.