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What does the Hong Kong extradition bill do?
Hong Kong’s legislature has formally withdrawn a controversial extradition bill that has sparked months of unrest. The bill – which would have allowed for criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China – prompted outrage when it was introduced in April.
Why did proposed extradition laws spark protests in Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong government proposed amendments to its extradition agreements in February, saying the proposal was spurred by a case of a man who allegedly murdered his girlfriend in Taiwan and fled back to Hong Kong. The law would allow China to extradite suspects from jurisdictions with which it doesn’t have treaties.
Why were people in Hong Kong concerned about the extradition bill?
A US congressional commission said in May it risked making Hong Kong more susceptible to China’s “political coercion” and further erode Hong Kong’s autonomy. Britain and Canada said they were concerned over the “potential effect” that the proposed changes would have on UK and Canadian citizens in Hong Kong.
When did Carrie Lam withdraw the extradition bill?
On 4 September, Carrie Lam announced that the government would officially withdraw the bill in October. However, she dismissed the other four core demands from the protesters. The bill was officially withdrawn on 23 October.
Why we should be like water?
The Bottom Line Bruce Lee’s, “be like water, my friend” simply means to be flexible in both mind and body. It’s about not being rigid and stubborn about your beliefs, practices, understanding, and instead, about being open-minded and able to change and adapt to the circumstances we are put into.
Why do I want to be like water?
I want to be like water. I want to be able to easily form and adapt to whatever comes my way. I want to provide outstanding support to whatever or whoever needs it from me. But most importantly, I don’t want to have to change myself to be able to do many different things.
Why did the Hong Kong protest start?
The founding cause of the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests was the proposed legislation of the 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill. However, other causes have been pointed out, such as demands for democratic reform, the Causeway Bay Books disappearances, or the fear of losing a “high degree of autonomy” in general.