The protests began over plans that would have allowed extradition from Hong Kong to mainland China, but they have broadened into a pro-democracy movement concerned about China's growing influence in the city.
Imibhikisho iqale ngenxa yezinhlelo ebezizovumela ukudluliselwa kwabezomthetho kusuka e-Hong Kong kuya ezwekazini lase-China, kodwa sebehlangane baba yinhlangano evuna ukubusa kwentando yeningi ekhathazeke ngethonya elikhulayo le-China edolobheni. 