Over the past week, China’s Hong Kong has faced a series of anti-government protests. On July 1, protesters even stormed and briefly seized the Legislative Council (LegCo) building. The main reason behind the protests is the extradition bill, which is now under consideration in the LegCo. The bill is designed to allow extradition of detained criminals from the city. The development was also used by anti-Chinese forces to carry out a broader anti-Beijing campaign in the city. Maisntream media outlets covered the protests, sometimes turning into violent riots, as ‘pro-democracy developments’. MORE HERE
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