Knowra 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests A mass protest movement in Hong Kong that began in 2019 against a proposed extradition bill and expanded into demands for political reform, continuing into 2020.
2019 Hong Kong extradition bill : A proposed law that would have allowed case-by-case transfers of people from Hong Kong to jurisdictions lacking formal extradition agreements. Opposition to this proposal triggered the first mass demonstrations.
Be Water : A protest tactic emphasizing flexible, mobile action rather than fixed leadership or permanent occupation. Demonstrators used rapid movement and dispersed coordination to evade police containment.
Carrie Lam : Hong Kong’s chief executive from 2017 to 2022, whose government introduced the extradition bill. Her administration’s handling of the bill and protests became a focus of public anger.
Hong Kong national security law : A 2020 law imposed by China that criminalizes secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces in Hong Kong. Its enactment followed the protests and altered the legal environment for political opposition.
2014 Hong Kong protests : The 2014 demonstrations, widely known as the Umbrella Movement, demanding democratic electoral reform in Hong Kong. Unlike the 2019 protests, they centered on electoral reform rather than an extradition bill.
Causeway Bay Books disappearances : The 2015 disappearances of five Hong Kong booksellers associated with a bookstore selling politically sensitive titles. The episode intensified fears that mainland authorities could reach people in Hong Kong.
LIHKG : A Hong Kong online discussion forum used by protesters to share information and coordinate actions. Forum polls and posts helped coordinate tactics without a central command.
Joshua Wong : A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist who became prominent during the 2014 Umbrella Movement. His advocacy connected the 2019 movement with earlier campaigns for political reform.
Hong Kong Legislative Council election postponement : The postponement of Hong Kong’s 2020 Legislative Council election by one year, officially citing the COVID-19 pandemic. The delay deepened political conflict after pro-democracy candidates had gained momentum in primaries.
2019–2020 Chilean protests : A wave of protests in Chile beginning in 2019 over inequality, public services, and political reform. Both movements used mass demonstrations, but their grievances and national contexts differed.
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