Hong Kong protests have died down but are far from over

 The anti-government protests that consumed Hong Kong last year may have died down amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the imposition of the sweeping national security law, but they are far from over, if what happened on Sunday is any indication.Police made nearly 300 arrests as protesters returned to the streets of Kowloon to oppose the new law and mark the day the city was supposed to hold its Legislative Council elections, which were postponed for a year by the government citing coronavirus health risks.In scenes reminiscent of last year’s chaos, police used pepper spray and fired pepper balls to disperse the crowds, accusing protesters of breaking social-distancing rules, blocking roads, throwing objects at officers and chanting slogans advocating independence for Hong Kong.Police also arrested a local activist using a colonial-era law against seditious speech, sparking fresh controversy over the legal implications.Here are some key stories from SCMP’s coverage to explain the events that are shaping the city in these troubled times. Yonden Lhatoo, Chief News Editor - South China Morning Post, SCMP - The anti-government protests that consumed Hong Kong last year may have died down amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the imposition of the sweeping national security law, but they are far from over, if what happened on Sunday is any indication.Police made nearly 300 arrests as protesters returned to the streets of Kowloon to oppose the new law and mark the day the city was supposed to hold its Legislative Council elections, which were postponed for a year by the government citing coronavirus health risks.In scenes reminiscent of last year’s chaos, police used pepper spray and fired pepper balls to disperse the crowds, accusing protesters of breaking social-distancing rules, blocking roads, throwing objects at officers and chanting slogans advocating independence for Hong Kong.Police also arrested a local activist using a colonial-era law against seditious speech, sparking fresh controversy over the legal implications.Here are some key stories from SCMP’s coverage to explain the events that are shaping the city in these troubled times. Yonden Lhatoo, Chief News Editor [HONG KONG NATIONAL SECURITY LAW]( Monday 7th September, 2020 Dear Reader The [anti-government protests]( that consumed Hong Kong last year may have died down amid the [Covid-19 pandemic]( and the imposition of the sweeping national security law, but they are far from over, if what happened on Sunday is any indication. Police made [nearly 300 arrests]( as protesters returned to the streets of Kowloon to oppose the new law and mark the day the city was supposed to hold its [Legislative Council elections]( which were postponed for a year by the government citing coronavirus health risks. In scenes reminiscent of last year’s chaos, police used pepper spray and fired pepper balls to disperse the crowds, accusing protesters of breaking social-distancing rules, blocking roads, throwing objects at officers and chanting slogans advocating independence for Hong Kong. Police also arrested a local activist using a colonial-era law against seditious speech, sparking fresh controversy over the legal implications. Here are some key stories from SCMP’s coverage to explain the events that are shaping the city in these troubled times. Yonden Lhatoo, Chief News Editor [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [At least 289 arrested as scattered groups protest postponed Hong Kong vote]( [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Woman among 12 Hongkongers in sea arrest ‘denied right to meet lawyer’]( [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Hong Kong opposition activist arrested by police’s national security unit]( [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Beijing slams ‘slander’ by UN rights experts questioning national security law]( [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Does Hong Kong have ‘separation of powers’? It depends who you ask]( [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Apple Daily’s Jimmy Lai cleared of threatening reporter from rival paper]( [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [Hong Kong police warn fleeing not worth risk as 25 rearrested over PolyU siege]( [ ] [ ] Hong Kong [14 arrested as hundreds mark anniversary of Prince Edward station chaos]( [ ] Telegram Channel [Get the latest coronavirus updates]( Join our official channel for more stories of global importance and what that means for you. [Follow us now!]( [ ] [ ] [Sign up for our other newsletters]( [ ] 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.