Explained: Why are protesters in Hong Kong marching with US flags?

The protesters also put up a banner that showed Trump standing on a tank, with the American flag behind him.

Protesters hold banners and American flags during a rally outside the US Consulate in Hong Kong on December 1. (AP photo)

On Sunday, hundreds of protesters walked on the streets of Hong Kong, waving the United States flag, and some wore logo hats and T-shirts featuring President Donald Trump. The protesters also put up a banner that showed Trump standing on a tank, with the American flag behind him.