Hunger strikes marked the start of the Hong Kong school year as students , parents , and teachers protested against what they perceive as Beijing-led interference in the public school curriculum . Protesters threatening student boycott , teacher boycotts if government does not drop Chinese civic education subject . Residents have described subject as attempt to ` ` ' '' impressionable young people with pro - China ideology . 16 protestors have participated in hunger strikes outside government headquarters . Government is urging discussion , rather than keeping subject or throwing it out .
Protesters threatening student boycott , teacher boycotts if government does not drop Chinese civic education subject . Residents have described subject as attempt to ` ` ' '' impressionable young people with pro - China ideology . 16 protestors have participated in hunger strikes outside government headquarters . Government is urging discussion , rather than keeping subject or throwing it out .