'The people of Hong Kong have secured a remarkable victory, but they have far more cause to worry than to celebrate. A cloud of anxiety hangs over Hong Kong's future,' writes FridaGhitis for CNNOpinion
Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a frequent opinion contributor to CNN and The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author; view more opinion articles on CNN.
The people of Hong Kong have secured a remarkable victory, but they have far more cause to worry than to celebrate. A cloud of anxiety hangs over Hong Kong's future. Frida GhitisTheir odds are daunting, their enemies powerful. But their freedom is at stake; that's why Hong Kongers turned out in force against a controversial extradition bill, surprising even themselves with the strength of their voice in a Sunday protest.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong released from prison 02:55In the rest of China, citizens enjoy rising living standards, but no political freedoms, no free press, restricted access to the internet and continuous surveillance. Those who insist on criticizing the regime suffer terrible fates. Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo died while serving a prison sentence for demanding an end to one-party rule.
'Delaying' extradition bill same as 'withdrawing', says pro-establishment HK lawmaker 04:57Despite the risk, the people of Hong Kong know their future is at stake, and they seem determined to safeguard their freedoms. The last time they demanded stronger democracy, in 2014, the so-called umbrella movement failed and many went to prison.
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