After months of protests, Beijing offers a proposal. For more backstory on this, check out our previous summary and its update. (Both links open in new window) Hong Kong was a British colony until the UK gave it back in ‘97. Part of the deal was that HK would govern itself for 50 years. But people in HK say Beijing …
Hong Kong Protest Update
Pro-democracy protests continue despite challenges Hundreds of Hong Kongers are protesting for full suffrage. At the height, tens-of-thousands of people joined activists. Protesters are blocking key roads in HK financial district. Local businesses say they’ve lost money from the protests. Clashes between police and activists reignited Wednesday. A video allegedly shows HK police beating a protester. HK officials say activists …
Protests in Hong Kong
Tens of thousands protest for democracy Hong Kong was a British colony until they gave it back in ‘97. The deal was that for 50 years HK would govern itself. China is an autocracy which means it’s ruled by 1 party. People in HK don’t want China telling them what to do. In July, 500k people marched for democracy in …