Hong Kong Protests Continue After Police Announce 16 Arrests Overnight

Hong Kong Protests Continue After Police Announce 16 Arrests Overnight
Protesters throw back tear gas canisters fired by the police in Tai Wai in the New Territories of Hong Kong on Aug. 10, 2019. Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
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In Hong Kong, more protests are planned on Aug. 11 after another night of clashes between protesters and local police.

This weekend marks the tenth week of protests against a controversial extradition bill, which many Hongkongers fear would undermine the city’s judicial independence as suspects could be extradited and trialed in China’s courts—notorious for their disregard for the rule of law.

Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based reporter. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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