Hong Kong Police Arrest Hundreds as Protests Return

The Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong were postponed by a year due to coronavirus concerns, leading to public protests. Despite the outbreak being under control, many see the delay as a move to limit pro-democracy gains. Protests resulted in numerous arrests for illegal assembly and other charges. The government labeled the protests unlawful and cited the national security law, which has a gray area regarding sedition. Recent protests have reignited public sentiment, though not to the extent of 2019.

Why were the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong postponed?

• To improve voter turnout

• Because of a political scandal

• To limit pro-democracy gains

• Due to a natural disaster

What was the main reason given by the Hong Kong government for labeling the protests as unlawful?

• They posed a risk of spreading coronavirus

• They were against the government

• They were too small in scale

• They were not covered by media

How many arrests were made for illegal assembly during the protests?

• 19

• 47

• 270

• 500

What is a gray area in the national security law according to the transcript?

• Collusion with foreign forces

• Sedition

• Terrorist activities

• Subversion

Under which law were the charges changed for the 47-year-old man mentioned in the transcript?

• New anti-terrorism law

• Hong Kong basic law

• National security law

• Old British era anti-sedition law