HONG KONG — As Hong Kong is convulsed by fresh anti-government protests, many of those who have taken to the streets said they feel this is their last chance to protect the city’s freedoms after years of slow strangulation by Beijing. While the extradition law may be the rallying point for protesters, many said dissatisfaction is more deeply rooted. “There hasn’t been any time for Hong Kong people to gasp for breath. ADVERTISEMENT“Since the Umbrella Movement in 2014, Beijing has accelerated its political agenda for Hong Kong and tightened its grip on civil society. “Beijing is obviously fed up with Hong Kong after the Umbrella Movement, that Hong Kongers have simply refused to learn to be grateful and obedient to the mother country.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 12, 2019 11:15 UTC