In Hong Kong, in particular, resentment towards Beijing has grown in recent years. In the past 12 months, as anti-government unrest was met with heavy policing, chants such as " Hong Kong independence, the only hope " were more commonly heard among parts of the protest movement. Carrie Lam, the city's chief executive, has said the law will ensure "the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong." Graffiti and umbrellas are seen outside the main chamber of the Legislative Council during a media tour in Hong Kong on July 3, 2019, two days after protesters broke into the complex. Hong Kong and Taiwan threaten the status quo in a different way.

Source: CNN June 29, 2020 04:07 UTC