Hong Kong Way
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The Hong Kong Way was a peaceful political campaign held in Hong Kong on 23 August 2019, the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way.[3][4] The goal was to draw people's attention to the 2019 anti-extradition bill movement and the protesters' five demands for government accountability and democratic reform. Organisers estimated that 210,000 people participated.[5][6] In the early night time hours, Hongkongers joined hands to create a human chain of 50 kilometres long on both sides of Victoria Harbour, along the three main MTR lines and over the top of Lion Rock, without any disruptions to traffic.[7][8][9][10]
Part of 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests | |
Native name | 香港之路 |
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Date | 23 August 2019 |
Location | Hong Kong (along Tsuen Wan line, Kwun Tong line, Island line; parts of Tseung Kwan O line, West Rail line;[1] hiking trails on Lion Rock[2]) |
Cause | Hong Kong Government's refusal to address the 5 key demands of the anti-extradition bill movement. |
Participants | Civil society |
The action was inspired by the Baltic Way demonstration of 1989,[11] which involved two million people, and contributed to the collapse of Soviet control of the region.