Economist Podcasts Independence say: Hong Kong’s ongoing protests
Jun 11, 2019
Caroline Carter, Deputy Asia news editor for The Economist, delves into the ongoing protests in Hong Kong against proposed judicial changes that threaten its autonomy. She discusses the government's pressure to suppress dissent and the complexities of public fear surrounding legal freedoms. Adam Roberts, Midwest correspondent, shares profound insights from a death row inmate enduring over two decades of solitary confinement in Texas, unraveling the harrowing emotional impact of isolation and the ethical dilemmas of such practices.
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Hong Kong Protests Erupt
- Hong Kong protests erupted over a proposed extradition law, with a million people marching on Sunday.
- Protesters fear being subjected to mainland China's legal system, seen as untrustworthy.
Concerns about Extradition Law
- The proposed law allows extradition of criminals to mainland China.
- Hong Kong citizens worry this erodes their autonomy and exposes them to an untrustworthy legal system.
One Country, Two Systems Undermined
- Hong Kong values its separate legal system and government, guaranteed under "One Country, Two Systems."
- This proposed law is seen as undermining this autonomy and integrating Hong Kong with mainland China.