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What are the two main factors behind the ongoing protests in Hong Kong?
The founding cause of the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests was the proposed legislation of the 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill. However, other causes have been pointed out, such as demands for democratic reform, the Causeway Bay Books disappearances, or the fear of losing a “high degree of autonomy” in general.
What is the dispute between Hong Kong and China?
The cultural and economic differences are widely considered as a primary cause of the conflict between Hong Kong and mainland China. The differences between Hong Kong people and mainlanders, such as language, as well as the significant growth in number of mainland visitors, have caused tension.
How can I help Hong Kong?
Volunteering in Hong Kong: 15 ways to help
- Bring Me A Book. bringmeabook.org.hk.
- Changing Young Lives Foundation. changingyounglives.org.hk.
- Crossroads Foundation. crossroads.org.hk.
- EcoDrive. ecodrivehk.com.
- Food Angel. foodangel.org.hk.
- Handson Hong Kong. handsonhongkong.org.
- Hong Kong Cleanup. hkcleanup.org.
- Hong Kong Dog Rescue.
What are Hong Kong’s protests really about?
Hong Kong’s protests started in June against plans to allow extradition to mainland China. Critics feared this could undermine judicial independence and endanger dissidents.
Why are Hong Kongers protesting against extradition?
The extradition bill which triggered the first protest was introduced in April. It would have allowed for criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China under certain circumstances. Opponents said this risked exposing Hongkongers to unfair trials and violent treatment.
Why do Hong Kongers refuse to identify with mainland China?
Hong Kongers have described legal, social and cultural differences – and the fact Hong Kong was a separate colony for 150 years – as reasons why they don’t identify with their compatriots in mainland China.
Is China tightening its grip on Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has seen several months of pro-democracy protests – and China appears to be tightening its grip. The protests began in June 2019 over plans – later put on ice, and finally withdrawn in…