The coronavirus pandemic has put a damper Hong Kong's anti-government protests. But anger in the city has not gone away, nor has the protest movement gone completely dormant.
Hong Kong The coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on many activities, including Hong Kong's anti-government protests.
But anger in the city has not gone away, nor has the protest movement gone completely dormant, even as restrictions on gatherings and a desire to avoid infection has put a temporary halt to the kind of mass demonstrations seen in 2019. .m-infographic--7347515604 { background: url no-repeat 0 0 transparent; height: 230px; margin: 15px auto; width: 300px; } @media { .
Hong Kong risks losing a generation of future leaders 03:54Mass arrestsRead MoreJust like protesters, police and the government also seem to be looking ahead to potential renewed unrest. Over the weekend, police arrested more than a dozen prominent pro-democracy activists and lawmakers, in a move widely denounced by human rights bodies, and politicians in the United States and the UK.
Hide Caption 120 of 160 Photos: Hong Kong unrestPolice retreat after clashing with protesters on August 24.Hide Caption 121 of 160 Photos: Hong Kong unrestCell phones shine from the top of Lion Rock on August 23.Hide Caption 122 of 160 Photos: Hong Kong unrestProtesters march under umbrellas on Sunday, August 18.Hide Caption 123 of 160 Photos: Hong Kong unrestTens of thousands of protesters showed up in the streets on August 18.
Unarmed Hong Kong protester shot by police speaks out 03:21Fight for LegCoOpposition activists are hoping to repeat their strong performance in elections to Hong Kong's parliament, the Legislative Council, later this year. There has even been talk of potentially squeaking a majority in the body, long thought an impossible task, due to the undemocratic way many members are elected.
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