Frank Ching is a journalist and Writer who has reported on China, Hong Kong and Taiwan for many years.
Anna Wu Hung-yuk is a Hong Kong lawyer and Chair of the Competition Commission.
As the People’s Republic of China celebrated its 70th anniversary on October 1, 2019, anti-government protesters in Hong Kong were blocking roads, setting fires and throwing petrol bombs. Police have arrested hundreds of protestors, one as young as 12, and have been accused of using excessive force. What has let to this state of conflict, in a city previously known for its tradition of peaceful protests and a restrained police force? Two visiting experts from Hong Kong will share their observations regarding the protests and analyze how the unrest – and China’s response to it – could affect Hong Kong and the rest of the region.
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