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NEW YORK — Critics of China’s communist government are protesting plans to light the top of New York’s Empire State Building red and yellow to honor the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic.
Several supporters of Tibet protested Wednesday outside the iconic building, where a lighting ceremony was planned. The building often changes its lighting colors to mark holidays and big events.
U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., said the lights should not be used to pay tribute to “a nation with a shameful history on human rights.”
Building spokeswoman Marisa Picker had no immediate comment.
