Pro-democracy activists formed a human chain across Hong Kong, recreating a historic anti-Soviet demonstration known as the Baltic Way to denounce China’s infringement on the semi-autonomous city.

“The Baltic Way have shown the power of solidarity & non-violent movement,” Joshua Wong, a leading activist in the protests that have gripped the former British colony this summer, tweeted Friday. “We hope HK Way could let the world to see our demand in freedom and democracy. HKers are facing what Baltic were facing from USSR 30 yrs ago, we must win in this battle!”