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in 1997, the UK handed HK back to China with he stipulation that the Chinese government wouldn't severely interfere with HK's autonomy for 50 years. 2047 would be the 50th year after the handover, granting China full control of HK. From the perspectives of many HKers, they see China already extending its influence over HK, attempting to restrict its autonomy before the 50 years have passed, hence these protests. The extradition bill that kick started this movement was just one of the many instances of growing Chinese extension of control into HK.

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Bit of both really, the immediate interference that has been occurring could be seen as a breach of the 1997 agreement and the 50 years of relative autonomy, which then leads to the fear that the full assimilation in 2047 will erase the unique identity of HK. For the record this is just my observation of the history of HK, please further investigate and ask others as well.

Hi Brendan! Thanks for taking the time to do this AMA.

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