Violence may sit uneasily with many protesters, but government intransigence means the moderate protest base continues to sympathise with the actions of younger radicals, according to city academics. Photo: Edmond So
Public increasingly backing radical Hong Kong protesters despite unease over violence, say academics, as Carrie Lam's government faces even greater resistance against extradition bill
- Moderate demonstrators out in force in Kowloon as movement remains united in spite of legislature storming by hard core of protesters
- Sympathy for direct action stems from failure of government to respond to protester demands, say political commentators
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Hong Kong extradition law
Violence may sit uneasily with many protesters, but government intransigence means the moderate protest base continues to sympathise with the actions of younger radicals, according to city academics. Photo: Edmond So
The extradition bill protest march, a first ever on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong, drew an estimated 230,000, according to organisers. Photo: Edmond So
Mass protest draws tens of thousands to streets of Kowloon in march against Hong Kong extradition bill
- Protesters march through shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui to cross-border high-speed rail terminus in hope of explaining cause to mainland Chinese visitors
- Organisers say 230,000 took part – far more than expected – while police put figure at 56,000
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Hong Kong extradition law
The extradition bill protest march, a first ever on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong, drew an estimated 230,000, according to organisers. Photo: Edmond So