Hong Kong anti-extradition protests expand further; Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea join forces to support the June 23rd rally at Ketagalan Boulevard

Text / MOOK Scenic Spots Vico

The Hong Kong anti-extradition protests, which began on June 9, drew global attention after clashes between police and protesters on the 12th, prompting petitions from citizens and students in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.

Around 2,500 students studying in Japan, Hong Kong residents in Japan, and Chinese people gathered on the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo, to hold a rally in support of the “anti-extradition” movement. During the event, they sang “Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies,” drawing greater understanding and attention from more people.

Students from multiple universities in Taiwan also independently initiated activities to show support for the "Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill Movement." Students from National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, National Chung Cheng University, and National Dong Hwa University gathered at the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taiwan on the 13th and also organized supportive events on their respective campuses.

Hong Kong residents in South Korea also initiated petitions and gatherings at Seoul’s Hongik University and the Blue House. Within a day, over ten thousand signatures were collected, and many people stopped to ask, “What happened?”

Taiwan also saw a mass protest initiated by internet celebrity “Captain” on June 23, and Huang Guanchang quickly secured the necessary permits.