The Hong Kong Protests

<p>The protests in Hong Kong represent a key turning point for China, Hong Kong, and the world.</p> <p>Hong Kong is in the midst of the most significant protest movement since China assumed sovereignty in 1997.  These protests were sparked by a proposed law that could permit people in Hong Kong to be extradited to mainland China to face trial. Protesters fear that this law could be used by authorities in Beijing to erode the rights and liberties currently enjoyed by people in Hong Kong.</p> <h1>At the heart of these protests is the longterm viability of Hong K...