However, the bigger picture is the encroachment of a fascist state on a disappearing democracy. — Baden
The protests were initially focused on a bill that would have made it possible to extradite people from Hong Kong to China, where the Communist party controls the courts. Many Hongkongers feared the law would be used by authorities to target political enemies and that it would signify the end of the “one country, two systems” policy, eroding the civil rights enjoyed by Hong Kong residents since the handover of sovereignty from the UK to China in 1997. Millions of people joined street marches against the bill, paralysing the city. The protests have gone from weekly to almost daily.
What do the protesters want?
The extradition bill was suspended by the territory’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, in mid June, but protesters want it officially withdrawn. In addition to demanding Lam’s resignation, the protesters are calling for:
The complete withdrawal of the proposed extradition bill
The government to withdraw the use of the word “riot” in relation to protests
The unconditional release of arrested protesters and charges against them dropped
An independent inquiry into police behaviour
Implementation of genuine universal suffrage — Alison Rourke
And I feel shame that we're so fucking useless in comparison. — StreetlightX
As Deng Xiaoping said: "No matter if it is a white cat or a black cat; as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat."Is it facism or communism? — Evil
they deserve our support. — Baden
In 28 years, China will takeover HK and people in hk should start accepting their Chinese identity atleast as a step towards integrating with China. — Wittgenstein
The UK should give Hong Kong citizens full UK nationality as a means of reassurance amid the current standoff with Beijing, the chair of the influential Commons foreign affairs committee has argued.
Tom Tugendhat said this should have happened to people in the formerly British-ruled territory in 1997, when it was handed back to Chinese control, and that doing so now would reassure Hong Kong’s people that they were supported by the UK. — Peter Walker
The protesters are doomed. They have no allies. — frank
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