Hong Kong protests shape history
Certain liberties – like freedom of speech and an independent judiciary – were supposed to stay until 2047.
It is not the first time protesters in Hong Kong have flexed their vocal muscle.
Under President Xi Jinping, Beijing has rapidly exerted more mainland power over Hong Kong.
Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler takes a look at previous protests and why many say these ones are different.
Published On 15 Jun 2019