The Chinese University of Hong Kong was occupied by protesters for five days in mid-November, and several other schools saw large demonstrations. Protesters also set fire to toll-booths near the campus, leading to the two-week closure of a major tunnel linking the Kowloon Peninsula with Hong Kong Island. The protests in Hong Kong quieted dramatically in the days before Sunday, when elections were held for district councils across the city. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed legislation that authorised sanctions on officials deemed responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong. Demonstrators in Hong Kong celebrated that legislation with a peaceful gathering Thursday night.

Source: bd News24 November 29, 2019 06:33 UTC