The proposed Hong Kong extradition bill, which sparked widespread protests and global attention in 2019, has been a contentious and complex issue with lasting implications.

After months of heated debate and massive demonstrations, the bill was ultimately withdrawn in September 2019, marking a significant victory for the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.

The initial proposal aimed to allow the extradition of criminal suspects from Hong Kong to mainland China, raising concerns among the city's residents and the international community about the erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and the potential for abuse of the legal system. - https://hongkongfocusguide.com/blog/did-hong-kong-extradition-bill-pass/?unique_id_q9dq9p63

"Hong Kong's Extradition Bill: Navigating a Contentious Legal Landscape"