The Lady Liberty of Hong Kong seen on the peak of Lion Rock on October 13th, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong’s government invoked emergency powers on Friday to introduce an anti-mask law as people protesters marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with violent clashes across Hong Kong and the Chinese territory remains on edge after four months of demonstrations. People Protesters in Hong Kong continue to call for Chief Executive Carrie Lam to meet their remaining demands since the controversial extradition bill was withdrawn, which includes an independent inquiry into police brutality, the retraction of the word “riot” to describe the rallies, and genuine universal suffrage as the territory faces a leadership crisis. |
