July 1 Hong Kong protests

53. Why is July 1 a significant day for protesting in Hong Kong? What is the “extradition” that Hong Kongers are protesting against? Explain if this is a continuation of the Umbrella Revolution or if this is different? Do you think violent protests are justified or are peaceful demonstrations more of a way to get a point across?

Pro-democracy organizations as well as labour unions LGBT+ rights activists, and even artists with mock effigies participated in the biggest occasion on the calendar of protests which typically took the 1st of July. The reason is because it’s a charity for many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as a display of the vibrant civil society that exists in Hong Kong, and a examination of the rights of citizens to express their opinions freely. The government has always pledged to “humbly” listen to the opinions of the public. It has also stated that it “recognises the rights of citizens to participate in protests in the streets, and also their right to free expression. This promise has been in force for quite a while (Yeung (2018)). The proposal to implement this year’s Hong Kong amendment was the first catalyst for the 2019-2020 protests taking place in Hong Kong. But, different theories have been suggested like hope for the return of democracy, the kidnappings that occurred at Causeway Bay Books, or the fear that Hong Kong will lose the “significant degree independence.” Cont…