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 iqalile maqondana nezinhlelo ebezingavumela ukulandwa eHong Kong kuya e-Mainland China, kodwa bayandisile yaba umkhankaso ohambisana nentandoyeningi okhathazeke ngokwanda komthelela kweChina edolobheni.