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Why Hong Kong Is Still Protesting

Jun 17, 2019

Austin Ramzy, the Hong Kong correspondent for The New York Times, dives deep into the ongoing protests in the city. He discusses the public's lasting mistrust of the government even after the suspension of the extradition bill. Ramzy examines the historic protests, where over a million participants bravely stood against perceived injustices. He shares insights into the delicate balance of governance and the struggle for autonomy in Hong Kong, revealing how these events reflect broader tensions under Xi Jinping's leadership.

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Intro

3min

Erosion of Autonomy: Hong Kong's Extradition Law

6min

Hong Kong's Historic Protest

6min

The Tension of Governance in Hong Kong

3min

Protests and Autonomy in Hong Kong

7min

In Hong Kong, hundreds of thousands remain in the streets, even after city officials said they would suspend the contentious extradition bill that prompted the demonstrations in the first place. We look at why the protesters still don’t trust their government. Guest: Austin Ramzy, who covers Hong Kong for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.

Background reading:

If the shelving of the extradition bill and an apology from Hong Kong’s leader were aimed at mollifying the protesters, the measures seem to have had the opposite effect.
The bill’s suspension is China’s biggest concession to public pressure in President Xi Jinping’s nearly seven years as leader of the country.
Here are photographs of the protests, which are some of the largest in the history of Hong Kong.

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