Hong Kong wakes up to a citywide general strike over extradition bill crisis
- 5 years ago
Hong Kong woke up to what could prove to be the largest citywide strike in decades on Monday, August 5, 2019. More than 500,000 Hongkongers representing industries ranging from finance to hospitality and arts are expected to join the strike. They are targeting public transport networks and crucial industries to try and force the government to give in to their demands, including full withdrawal of the now-shelved extradition bill and an inquiry into police actions over the handling of…