Activism -
2014 Hong Kong Protests
Starting in September 2014, the news reports of the protests in Hong Kong have been updated everyday. In both Chinese and western media, there is a mass of informal news coverage about the protests. However, a lot of people still only have a vague impression of many facts about the protests. Why did the protests start?What was the turning point? How have the protests developed? Why are they occupying the Central District? Who are the protesters? Are they spontaneous or planned and organized? Or is there any kind of hidden influences or powers behind the protesters?...... The answers to these questions will unveil many important facts about the Hong Kong protests and bring a deeper understanding. Therefore, I will explore more facts about the Hong Kong protests and provide different perspectives of this issue in my final hyperessay. Let's start!