The protests in Hong Kong are only getting larger and more violent. Thousands of anti-government protesters mobbed Hong Kong's airport early this week, shutting down flights to one of the world's busiest travel hubs as they protest an extradition bill which could see dissidents in Hong Kong extradited to mainland China for prosecution. The flights have since resumed, but tensions are still very high throughout Hong Kong. Jonathan Manthorpe, international affairs columnist and author of "Claws of the Panda: Beijing's Campaign of Influence and Intimidation in Canada," says the protests have crossed the point of no return as Hong Kong residents - especially the young - no longer feel any affinity for Beijing. Manthorpe, who formerly served as Hong Kong correspondent for Southam News, blames the violence on Beijing rather than the people of Hong Kong, as the Chinese government "has misunderstood and misplayed the relationship with Hong Kong and its people from the start."