The Asian financial hub has seen a rise in clashes between protesters and police in the days since Christmas
Anti-extradition bill protesters hold lights while forming a human chain during a rally to call for political reforms in Hong Kong. Hong Kong will end 2019 with multiple protests planned for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day aimed at disrupting festivities and shopping in the Asian financial hub, which has seen a rise in clashes between police and protesters since Christmas.
“On New Year’s Day, we need to show our solidarity… to resist the government. We hope Hong Kong people will come onto the streets for Hong Kong’s future,” said Jimmy Sham, a leader of the group. A rally is planned in the Central business district on Monday night, where protesters will gather to remember those who have died or have been injured during the protests.
Protests have evolved into a broader pro-democracy movement since they erupted in June in response to a now-withdrawn bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, where courts are controlled by the Communist Party.
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