Hong Kong protests

The Hong Kong protests are a series of demonstrations in Hong Kong against an extradition bill proposed by the government of Hong Kong. If enacted, the bill would allow local authorities to detain and extradite people who are wanted in territories that Hong Kong does not have extradition agreements with, including mainland China and Taiwan. Some fear the bill would place Hong Kongers and visitors under mainland Chinese jurisdiction, undermining the autonomy of the region and citizens' rights.

2014 protests
Political debates after the transfer of sovereignity have centred around the "one country, two systems" principle. The central government decision to implement nominee pre-screening before allowing Chief Executive elections triggered a series of protests in 2014 which became known as the Umbrella Revolution or the Occupy Central, which is similar to the Occupy protests in 2011 at Wall Street (OWS) was a left-wing protest movement that began on September 17, 2011, in Zuccotti Park, located in New York City's Wall Street financial district, against economic inequality.

The areas where it had protests and riots are between Sheung Wan, Central, Admiralty, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay areas in 2014.

2019 protests
In June 2019, protests again erupted in response to a proposed bill permitting extradition of fugitives to mainland China, but the protests continue.

On 9 June 2019, police ordered stations to close down for several hours - which is Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Tin Hau in the central part of Hong Kong. During the march, police ordered stations to close again.

On 7 July 2019, during the Tsim Sha Tsui march, water barricades were also set up by the police, with checkpoints to conform the passengers' identities, the MTR Corporation suddenly stopped selling tickets during noon time. Protesters complaining about the action, which is unreasonable and unacceptable.

A few youngsters constructed a makeshift Lennon Wall outside Yau Tong exit. MTR also closed Sha Tin and blocked off access on 14 July 2019.

A sit-in, organised in the arrival hall of Hong Kong International Airport by airline industry workers, airport staff, and the Cathay Pacific Airways Flight Attendants' Union on 26 July 2019, aimed to engage with arriving tourists and raise awareness about the on-going democracy movement. Before the sit-in, the Airport Authority removed some seats to provide more space to the protesters, and marked out areas where loitering was not allowed. Additional security and staff were deployed.

Thousands of protesters gathered at the arrival halls of Terminal 1, then they showed previous demonstrations and the Yuen Long violence.

On 30 July, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kwai Chung Police Station after news spread that the majority of 49 people arrested at the confrontations with the police on Sunday at Sheung Wan would be charged with rioting. Police used pepper spray and batons to disperse the protesters, followed by shotguns. During the demonstration, fireworks were launched out of the moving vehicle to the assembled crowd. 10 were injured in the attack. No one else was injured.

On 3 August, a flash mob moved barricades to Cross-Harbour Tunnel at Hung Hom, blocking vehicles and disappeared. Riot police began to fire tear gases at the protesters in the central Kowloon.

On 5 August, protesters block an underground commuter train and even disrupting train services. At least seven railway lines were shut fully or partly, similar to the events in July 2005 London bombings. Several protesters were seen blocking entrances to the commuter trains, occasionally leading to fighting with other passengers rushing to their destinations. An estimated 100 flights were even cancelled as well.

People also indicated plans to either strike or phone in sick on the same day - the civil servants, and social workers to flight attendants, pilots, bus drivers and the Disneyland.

Public anger has been compounded by rising inequality and the perception that the city's language and the culture are being threatened by the closer integration with the mainland.

There was a city-wide general strike on 5 August. The Cross-Harbour Tunnel was affected by street blockades, major roadways were obstructed and train lines stalled, as thousands of workers across 20 different sectors participated, putting pressure on the government to meet protesters demands. At least seven major rallies and organizing assemblies were held throughout areas of Hong Kong.

Workers from various industries as well as several trade unions had announced in advance that they would join the strike. The government of Hong Kong issued a statement, urging citizens to not participate in the strike as it would "undermine further the local economy that is facing downside risks." Over 200 flights were cancelled and only one of the airport runways was operational, as many air traffic controllers had called in sick.

On the National Day Parade, a second airport sit-in was held, which continued for three consecutive days. Due to the protests and the civil unrest at the airport, all flights were cancelled since August 12. The protests were said to have disrupted as a result of public assembly at the airport.

After the National Day Parade mobile column, protesters went to Kwai Fong area and blown tear gas and several rounds of rubber bullets, where the riot police had disrupted the protesters. It was very regretful and urged the police force to consider the safety of the staff and the commuters during law enforcement actions.

Protesters use luggage trolleys to defend themselves at the airport. Passengers struggled to get to the airport as it blocked the gating area. The check-ins were suspended since August 12. Some of these events occurred like Givens Goh incident in April 2019.