Beijing denies interfering but, for many Hong Kong residents, the extradition bill is the latest step in a relentless march towards mainland control. The self-ruled island of Taiwan, which is overwhelmingly opposed to a "one country, two systems" formula for itself, has voiced support for Hong Kong. Chinese censors have been working hard to erase or block news of the Hong Kong protests, wary that any large public rallies could inspire protests on the mainland. Screens went black on the BBC and CNN when they showed related reports in mainland China, as has happened during previous Hong Kong protests. A state newspaper in China called for "zero tolerance" after the violence in Hong Kong overnight.

Source: bd News24 July 02, 2019 04:18 UTC