Hong Kong protests, one year on

 A year ago on this day, June 9, an estimated one million people took to the streets of Hong Kong to protest against a controversial extradition bill that would have sent fugitives to the mainland. It marked the start of a mass movement that over the ensuing months rocked the city as tensions often erupted into mayhem and violence. A year of countless protests and nearly 9,000 arrests later, Hong Kong is at another crossroads as it awaits the details of a new national security law that Beijing has decided to impose on the city. Shrugging off their concerns, Hongkongers marked the June 4 anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, lighting candles and showing up in the thousands for a vigil in defiance of a ban imposed for public health reasons. Will the protests return? What about the police response? Follow our coverage for the latest twists in this long-drawn conflict. Zuraidah Ibrahim, Deputy Executive Editor - South China Morning Post, SCMP - A year ago on this day, June 9, an estimated one million people took to the streets of Hong Kong to protest against a controversial extradition bill that would have sent fugitives to the mainland. It marked the start of a mass movement that over the ensuing months rocked the city as tensions often erupted into mayhem and violence. A year of countless protests and nearly 9,000 arrests later, Hong Kong is at another crossroads as it awaits the details of a new national security law that Beijing has decided to impose on the city. Shrugging off their concerns, Hongkongers marked the June 4 anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, lighting candles and showing up in the thousands for a vigil in defiance of a ban imposed for public health reasons. Will the protests return? What about the police response? Follow our coverage for the latest twists in this long-drawn conflict. Zuraidah Ibrahim, Deputy Executive Editor [HONG KONG PROTESTS]( Tuesday 9th June, 2020 Dear Reader A year ago on this day, June 9, an estimated [one million people took to the streets of Hong Kong]( to protest against a [controversial extradition bill]( that would have sent fugitives to the mainland. It marked the start of a mass movement that over the ensuing months rocked the city as tensions often erupted into mayhem and violence. A year of countless protests and nearly 9,000 arrests later, Hong Kong is at another crossroads as it awaits the details of a [new national security law]( that Beijing has decided to impose on the city. Shrugging off their concerns, Hongkongers marked the [June 4 anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown]( lighting candles and showing up in the thousands for a vigil in defiance of a ban imposed for public health reasons. Will the protests return? What about the police response? Follow [our coverage]( for the latest twists in this long-drawn conflict. Zuraidah Ibrahim, Deputy Executive Editor [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Defeat for Hong Kong protesters? One year on, pulse and purpose changes]( 9 Jun, 2020 - 10:22 am [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Can Hong Kong police chief’s new strategy cripple protest movement?]( 9 Jun, 2020 - 04:05 pm [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [How the Hong Kong protests erupted – and what lies ahead]( 9 Jun, 2020 - 04:01 pm [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Hongkongers urged to don black and join street booths on June 12]( 9 Jun, 2020 - 04:08 pm [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Will new security law ruin Hong Kong opposition’s plans for Legco polls?]( 8 Jun, 2020 - 04:28 pm [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Hong Kong protests: why ‘no cutting of ties’ with violent members]( 9 Jun, 2020 - 10:22 am [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [As it happened: thousands defy ban in Hong Kong to mark Tiananmen anniversary]( 4 Jun, 2020 - 11:40 pm [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Hongkongers divided over lessons from American unrest]( 4 Jun, 2020 - 06:59 am [ ] Infographic [How a Hong Kong protest evolved into an anti-government movement]( Protesters and police continue to clash over a bill that was withdrawn. [Read more]( Telegram Channel [SCMP on Telegram]( Get coronavirus updates and stay connected with the global pandemic’s latest developments. [Follow us!]( [ ] [ ] [Sign up for our newsletter]( [ ] From Lifestyle to Business, from local to regional, from breaking news to daily digests never miss a story. Browse our newsletters [ ] [SIGN UP NOW]( [ ] [ ] [ ] [Download our all-new mobile app]( [ ] [ ] [ ] STAY CONNECTED [ ] This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( South China Morning Post · 19/F Tower One, Times Square · 1 Matheson Street · Causeway Bay · Hong Kong Copyright © 2020 South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved.