This year, the 1st of July commemorations attracted over 500,000 demonstrators. The 1 July protest is held each year in Hong Kong to mark the anniversary of the former British colony's return to mainland control in 1997. About 500 people were arrested, and most have been released on bail. The size and energy of the demonstrations are a result of the uncertainty people feel about the process of nominating candidates for chief executive in the 2017 election. Chief Executive is the top post in the Hong Kong government. The financial and commercial hub of Hong Kong is a vital economic area for China and these protests come amid increasing protests by workers both in Hong Kong and the mainland. While independent unionists get jailed regularly, their commitment continues.
This year, the 1st of July commemorations attracted over 500,000 demonstrators. The 1 July protest is held each year in Hong Kong to mark the anniversary of the former British colony's return to mainland control in 1997. About 500 people were arrested, and most have been released on bail. The size and energy of the demonstrations are a result of the uncertainty people feel about the process of nominating candidates for chief executive in the 2017 election. Chief Executive is the top post in the Hong Kong government. The financial and commercial hub of Hong Kong is a vital economic area for China and these protests come amid increasing protests by workers both in Hong Kong and the mainland. While independent unionists get jailed regularly, their commitment continues.
