Occupy Central, 2014
Organisers launched the movement as a peaceful civil disobedience campaign. Blockaded streets were occupied by protesters in Admiralty, Central, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok with many camping in tents behind barricades.
The barricades
Barricades were erected to blockade roads in Mong Kok, Causeway Bay, Admiralty and Central. The protesters used all kinds of materials for their construction, including pavement railings.
Studying in the street
Students continued their education while occupying the streets.
Harmonious collaboration
Well-organised teams kept the streets clean.
Anti-extradition bill, 2019
The current unrest grew as leaderless protests against the extradition bill escalated into violent confrontations between demonstrators and police. The protesters’ gear has evolved considerably since 2014.
Protester, August
Protesters have attracted international attention with their stylish clothing inspired by manga and Asian pop culture.
Battleground organisation
Despite the lack of identifiable leaders, teams collaborate to distribute water, snacks and equipment among the demonstrators. Some radical groups advocate the use of violence and engage in street battles with the police.
Barricades to block roads erected by well-organised groups. Guerrilla-style movement: “be water”.
Some hard-core protesters have launched projectiles at police stations, directed laser pointers into police family living quarters and engaged in street battles with officers.
Radical anti-government protesters have been vandalising traffic signs, dismantling street furniture and setting barricades on fire. They have begun targeting Hong Kong International Airport and MTR stations in a change of tactics
Hong Kong Protesters
The anti-extradition bill protests have lasted longer than 2014’s Occupy movement. Here we compare today's protesters, who continue to shock the world, to their predecessors.
By Adolfo Arranz
September 10, 2019
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Carrie Lam announced the full withdrawal of the extradition bill on Wednesday, September 4, nearly three months after a million people took to the streets in the first protest rally. It remains to be seen how events will unfold from here...
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Hong Kong Protesters
The anti-extradition bill protests have lasted longer than 2014’s Occupy movement. Here we compare today's protesters, who continue to shock the world, to their predecessors.
By Adolfo Arranz
September 10, 2019
Tap to navigate
Occupy Central, 2014
Organisers launched the movement as a peaceful civil disobedience campaign. Blockaded streets were occupied by protesters in Admiralty, Central, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok with many camping in tents behind barricades.
The barricades
Barricades were erected to blockade roads in Mong Kok, Causeway Bay, Admiralty and Central. The protesters used all kinds of materials for their construction, including pavement railings.
Studying in the street
Students continued their education while occupying the streets.
Harmonious collaboration
Well-organised teams kept the streets clean.
Anti-extradition bill, 2019
The current unrest grew as leaderless protests against the extradition bill escalated into violent confrontations between demonstrators and police. The protesters’ gear has evolved considerably since 2014.
Protester, August
Protesters have attracted international attention with their stylish clothing inspired by manga and Asian pop culture.
Battleground organisation
Despite the lack of identifiable leaders, teams collaborate to distribute water, snacks and equipment among the demonstrators. Some radical groups advocate the use of violence and engage in street battles with the police.
Barricades to block roads erected by well-organised groups. Guerrilla-style movement: “be water”.
Some hard-core protesters have launched projectiles at police stations, directed laser pointers into police family living quarters and engaged in street battles with officers.
Radical anti-government protesters have been vandalising traffic signs, dismantling street furniture and setting barricades on fire. They have begun targeting Hong Kong International Airport and MTR stations in a change of tactics
Carrie Lam announced the full withdrawal of the extradition bill on Wednesday, September 4, nearly three months after a million people took to the streets in the first protest rally. It remains to be seen how events will unfold from here...
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