2019–2020 Hong Kong protests
| 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Hong Kong democracy movement | |
| 250px Protesters in Hong Kong, 2019 | |
| Date | 15 March 2019 – 30 June 2020 |
| Location | |
| Caused by |
* Concerns over Hong Kong Basic Law* Demand for universal suffrage |
| Goals |
* Investigation into police conduct * Release of arrested protesters * Resignation of Carrie Lam* Implementation of universal suffrage |
| Methods |
* Sit-ins * Strikes* Online activism |
| Resulted in |
* Increased international attention* Passage of the Hong Kong national security law |
| Lead figures | |
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The 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests were a series of demonstrations in Hong Kong that began in March 2019 and continued into 2020. The protests were initially triggered by the introduction of the Fugitive Offenders amendment bill by the Hong Kong government, which would have allowed extradition to jurisdictions with which Hong Kong does not have extradition agreements, including mainland China.
Background[edit | edit source]
Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of China, operates under the "one country, two systems" principle, which grants it a high degree of autonomy and its own legal system. The proposed extradition bill raised concerns that it would undermine this autonomy and the legal protections afforded to Hong Kong residents.
Timeline of Events[edit | edit source]
March 2019[edit | edit source]
The protests began with small-scale demonstrations against the extradition bill. As the bill progressed through the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, opposition grew.
June 2019[edit | edit source]
On 9 June, over a million people marched in opposition to the bill. The protests escalated on 12 June, when police used tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators. On 15 June, Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, announced the suspension of the bill.
July 2019[edit | edit source]
Protests continued throughout July, with demonstrators demanding the complete withdrawal of the bill and other reforms. On 1 July, protesters stormed the Legislative Council Complex.
August 2019[edit | edit source]
The protests expanded to include demands for an independent inquiry into police conduct, the release of arrested protesters, and universal suffrage. Strikes and sit-ins were organized, including a large-scale airport sit-in that disrupted flights.
September 2019[edit | edit source]
On 4 September, Carrie Lam announced the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill. However, protests continued as other demands remained unmet.
2020[edit | edit source]
Protests persisted into 2020, although they were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. On 30 June 2020, the National People's Congress imposed the Hong Kong national security law, which was seen as a response to the protests and a means to curb dissent.
Impact[edit | edit source]
The protests had significant social, political, and economic impacts on Hong Kong. They drew international attention and led to increased tensions between China and Western countries, particularly the United States.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Hong Kong Basic Law
- Umbrella Movement
- One country, two systems
- Carrie Lam
- Hong Kong national security law
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