28 - Hong Kong Protests and a Deadly Turn

<p>The pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have taken a quite deadly turn. In this episode, I use material from on the ground, as well as local reports, to highlight what is happening now.&nbsp;</p> <p>NOTE THAT THIS IS GRAPHIC IN NATURE. &nbsp;</p> <p>According to the Epoch Times, "According to various media reports, since the protests began in June, the number of reported suicide cases have soared. In the two months following June 12, the number of suicide cases reported was about 10 people in every ten-day period. Then, from Aug. 21 to Aug. 31, the number suddenly rose to 18. And in the following ten days, the number jumped to 49. So far, the total number has exceeded 100, and many of the victims were young protesters, according to various media reports. Needless to say, this is extremely abnormal." &nbsp;</p> <p>The protests are in response to a bill to allow Hong Kong extradite criminal fugitives to Taiwan and Mainland China. This bill is in response to Hong Konger Chan Tong-kai's murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Poon Hiu-wing while they visited Taiwan. As there is no extradition treaty with Taiwan, the Hong Kong government proposed an amendment to create a mechanism for case-by-case transfers of fugitives. &nbsp;</p> <p>But many Hong Kong residents saw that as an overreach, weakening Hong Kong's ability to self govern. &nbsp;</p> <p>To see more of what is happening on the streets of Hong Kong for yourself, the KBS documentary can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DynNx8Yd8tU&amp;t=7s &nbsp;</p> <p>The full Epoch times article can be found here - https://www.theepochtimes.com/high-suicide-rate-of-hong-kong-protesters-points-to-chinese-regime_3116492.html &nbsp;</p> <p>USA passes law backing Hong Kong - https://www.sbs.com.au/news/donald-trump-approves-legislation-backing-hong-kong-s-protesters &nbsp;</p> <p>If you want to read the about the murder that sparked this - https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/23/asia/hong-kong-taiwan-murder-intl-hnk/index.html &nbsp;&nbsp;This episode contains material