China’s Rebel City - The Hong Kong Protests

Hong Kong's biggest political crisis since its return to mainland China began with the government's ill-conceived extradition bill, which would allow suspects to be transferred to mainland China for trial. The project triggers a massive public backlash, drawing millions of demonstrators into the streets. By the time the government agreed to drop the extradition bill, street events had overtaken it and Hong Kong was out of control. The police, using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds, found themselves overwhelmed by the resentment and hatred of the population.

Hong Kong sinks into months of fiery street battles, with anger and frustration touching every corner of the city. As the coronavirus pandemic puts an end to anti-government protests, Beijing is determined not to let last year's chaos happen again. But society remains fractured, old resentments run deep and the future is uncertain.

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