2019: Hong Kong Protests #worldhistory #Geopolitics #EastAsia #hongkong #globalevents An estimated two million Hongkongers protested an extradition bill that could have granted greater jurisdiction to mainland China. Demonstrators outlined five demands for the government, including more political freedom in electing leaders and an end to labeling protests as riots. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam later withdrew the legislation. | The Historical Timeline