Hong Kong protests: what’s at stake for China? | The Economist

The Hong Kong protests are the most serious challenge to China’s authority since the Tiananmen Square massacre. Read more about the Hong Kong protests here: Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: This protester calls himself “Bruce”. We’ve hidden his face and obscured his voice to protect his identity. He’s one of the millions of Hong Kongers taking to the streets. What started as a protest against an extradition bill has become the most serious challenge to the Communist Party’s authority since the Tiananmen Square protest three decades ago. As the demonstrations enter a third month neither the government nor the protesters is willing to back down.