What began as a movement against a new extradition law has spiraled into a larger conflict between Hong Kong residents and the Communist Party regime in Beijing.
Hong Kong has endured months of intense protests, pitting anti-China activists against the pro-Beijing government of the special administrative region.
The current round of unrest was sparked by a proposed change to Hong Kong's extradition laws, which would have allowed the region's government to extradite criminals to China for trial. Opponents feared this would enable Beijing to target political opponents in Hong Kong and undermine the treasured"one country, two systems" accord.
in the northwest of the territory and attacking passengers suspected of pro-democracy sympathies. At least 45 people were injured, one seriously. But as the confrontation drags on, both sides are digging in. Roderic Wye, a former British diplomat in China and now an associate fellow at the Chatham House think tank, said the demonstrations are"becoming increasingly problematic" for the governments in Hong Kong and Beijing.
The local government, deLisle explained, has been"reluctant to grant what should be some fairly easy concessions," resulting in a chronic lack of trust for Lam among Hong Kong residents.
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