Hong Kong Protests – 8/18/19

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This article is a rather long one, not all of which is covered in the content posts. The idea of the article is to positively cover the peaceful rally that occurred on August 8th. The Hong Kong protests started in mid-June with a peaceful mentality. Lately, they have gained more coverage as they have increased in violence. This return to peaceful protest methods is commended by the authors. Not covered below: China's reaction to the protests have been wholeheartedly antagonistic. They have not yet used military influence in Hong Kong, but have demonstrated that they are ready to do so. Further coverage of the rally proceedings highlights the peaceful nature of the rally and adds details of individual events within it.
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Initial protests were in opposition to the extradition bill.
Protestors want more accountability for police.
Protestors want reformed government.
The 08/18 rally did not result in skirmishes with the police.
It was raining on the day of the 08/18 march.
The airport occupation caused many cancelled departing flights.
More than 1.7 million people participated.
The protestors' actions were against police restrictions.
The extradition bill results in transferring suspects to China's judiciary jurisdiction.
Police reported a turnout of 128,000 people.
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First Published: 08/20/2019 05:36:58 pm
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Protestors marched on Aug. 18 in Hong Kong.
Many protestors did not give out their full name for fear of government retribution.
The first kind of protestors are "the valiant" – those who are confrontational to the police.
The second kind of protestors are "the peaceful" – those who rally and march without aggression.
During large protests, police have used tear gas and rubber bullets against protestors.
In the same protests, some demonstrators used bricks and gasoline bombs against the police.
The protestors decided that the "valiant" needed to support the peaceful 08/18 effort.
One protestor dressed up in "valiant gear and held a sign that stated his support of peaceful protest.
Another "valiant" protestor named Ray (26), support of the peaceful protest as effective.
Another "valiant" protestor named Kelvin (28) does not believe peaceful protest works.
At 1 p.m., protestors were already gathered in large crowds coming to the park.
Vice convener of CHRF believes the 08/18 rally continues the effort of June 16 to speak out against brutality.
The extradition bill has been suspended.
Protest demands are now broader in their focus.
Protestors say the police use exessive force and are guilty of collusion with gangs.
Upwards of 700 protestors have been arrested for rioting.
Rioters may be punished with up to 10 years imprisonment.
Smaller peaceful rallies occured 08/16 and 08/17.
Protestors have split themselves into two classifications.
The 08/18 rally started at 3 p.m.
The 08/18 rally is part of a larger protest campaign.
Victoria Park was not large enough for the 08/18 rally.
Hong Kong protests are in the 11th week.
The Chinese and Hong Kong government desribe the protestors as rampaging thugs.
The rally started in the afternoon.
The rally started at Victoria Park.
2 June marches also started in Victoria Park.
The two prior marches were peaceful.
The two prior marches were very large.
Protestors spread out into various major streets.
One of the suspects was a Chinese reporter for the Global Times.
Rallying in the park had been approved by police.
Protestors were denied the ability to march by police.
The rally organizers were the Civil Human Rights Front.
CHRF appealed for the ability to march.
The 08/18 rally was one week after the Hong Kong airport occupation.
The airport protestors were violent and confrontational.
The airport protestors attacked two people suspected of being Chinese spies.
Online discussions included pressure among protestors to return to more peaceful tactics.
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The rally is unique in its continuation of peace into the night.
The rally undermines the idea the the protestors are craving violence.
The peaceful aspect of the rally eliminates an acceptable reason for China's military to become involved.
Protestors view the extradition bill as Beijing encroaching on Hong Kong's autonomy.
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Hong Kong protests became violent again on Aug. 24.
Protestors threw bricks.
Protestors demolished surveillance lampposts.
Police used tear gas on the protestors.
Protests have entered the 12 week.
Protests have grown to include issues of government reform.
Hong Kong government says lampposts are only for traffic, weather, and air quality usage.
Protestors fought with police using bamboo poles.
Protestors also used baseball bats against police.
Police used batons against protestors.
The fighting broke out by a shopping mall and police station.
Special riot units tried to deescalate the gathering.
There were about 100 people.
After police use of tear gas, many drew back.
Some people were wearing helmets and gas masks.
Protestors attempted to pour water over tear gas cannisters.
There was an earlier march on Aug. 24.
The earlier march was at Kowloon Bay.
Demonstrations had been peaceful lately.
Protests had grown in tension with the occupation of Hong Kong's airport.
Hong Kong is given some autonomy from China.
President Trump stated he is raising tariffs on China to 30%.
The tariffs will start Oct. 1.
Trump and 6 other global leaders will be at the G-7 summit for the weekend of 08/24/19-08/25/19
At the summit, these leader will talk about the global economy.
Protestors have gathered at the summit in preparation for the leaders' coming.
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The messages of the march were pro-democracy.
Hong Kong is under more stress from an escalating U.S.-China trade war.
Trump's raise in tariffs is a reaction to China's raise on U.S. imports starting between 08/25/19-08/31/19.
The summit protestors are a smaller group than expected.
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On Aug. 23 Hong Kong protestors peacefully protested.
About 135,000 people participated.
Protestors made human chains throughout Hong Kong.
Their chains were parallel to Hong Kong subways.
They were across Victoria Harbor and the New Territories.
This protest is called The Hong Kong Way.
The Baltic Way inspired the event.
The Baltic Way was made up of about 2 million people in the Baltic areas.
The Baltic Way protested for independence from the Soviet Union.
The Baltic Way took place Aug. 23, 1989.
In 1991, the Baltic areas became independent from the Soviet Union.
The Hong Kong protests started June 9.
Protestors have called for Chief Executive Lam to step down.
The uproarous protests have led to speculation about the possibility of Chinese military intervention.
The 08/23 protestors said lots of catchphrases.
Some of the protestors walked up Lion Rock mountain.
Pictures of the protest went on social media.
Chief Executive Lam is not well approved of in the polls.
Lam said she would have a more open platform of communication with the community.
Hong Kong has been considered a highly stable financial capital.
Hong Kong is currently close to a recession.
Hong Kong has seen drops in tourism and retail.
Opinion (5)
The protesors were demanding democratic reform to their govenment.
The protests have become very violent and chaotic.
A protest leader, Bonnie Leung, believes the Hongkongers are being steadfast and perservering.
Leung says China's platform towards Hong Kong won't work out.
Ted Hui, a Hongkonger legislator, believes the protestors are fighting for good.
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