Tens of thousands of people have shut down the city center to protest a bill that would allow extradition to China.
Large anti-China protests in Hong Kong have been met with violence by police, who have used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons in an attempt to disperse tens of thousands of activists who have taken over the city center.
City streets were once again choked by marchers on Wednesday, as mass action continued against a new proposed extradition bill. The legislation would allow the territory to extradite people wanted by Chinese authorities to the mainland to face trial. It would also allow Hong Kong authorities to freeze assets
Opponents fear the bill would allow China to target political dissidents in Hong Kong and create a mechanism for their removal to face Communist Party courts. This would undermine the"one country, two systems" stance adopted when the territory was transferred from British to Chinese control by the U.K. in 1997. This allows Hong Kong residents personal and political liberties not enjoyed under the totalitarian rule on the mainland.
Sunday's march—which had permission from the government—was relatively peaceful, though limited clashes between protesters and police did occur. Wednesday's action was not approved by the government, and activists refused to leave the streets after Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that government debate of the controversial bill would be delayed.
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