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Hong Kong braces for strikes following record protest turnout

Hong Kong braces for strikes following record protest turnout
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Gabe Lipton
By Gabe LiptonJune 16, 2019
Gabe Lipton
Gabe Lipton is the Associate Editor of Signal responsible for editorial execution of GZERO Media’s written newsletter content. He holds degrees in Government and Economics from Wesleyan University, where he was a member of the international economic honors society, and is studying German in his spare time. At the age of 11, the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) confirmed (in person) his take on an important political question of the day, forever sealing his fate as a close observer of global politics. His Spidey powers leave much to be desired.
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June 17, 2019 2:21 AM

HONG KONG - Following a record two million turnout at a Hong Kong rally on Sunday (June 16)  protesting a divisive extradition Bill that prompted an apology from embattled Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the city is bracing itself for more strikes today (June 17).
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