Massive protests have taken place in Hong Kong in 2019 due to China’s increasing control over the territory. This video from CBC News explains the reasons behind the protests, which have been ongoing for several months. The video highlights the controversial extradition bill, concerns about eroding civil liberties and democracy, and tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China. CBC News has been covering the ongoing protests and providing in-depth coverage of the situation.

Massive protests took place in Hong Kong in 2019 in response to China’s increasing control over the small territory. Here’s why it’s happening now. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: Find CBC News on Facebook: Follow CBC News on Twitter: For breaking news on Twitter: Follow CBC News on Instagram: Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: Download the CBC News app for iOS: Download the CBC News app for Android: »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 75 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyzes and the personalities that matter to Canadians.