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The 2019 Hong Kong protests, explained in 30 seconds
Here's a 30-second explanation of what's going on:
![The 2019 Hong Kong protests, explained in 30 seconds](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-71557272%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-1140267%2Fheres-a-30-second-explanation-of-whats-going-on.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
US companies, executives, and even cartoons have gotten involved in the protests
![US companies, executives, and even cartoons have gotten involved in the protests](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71557269,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1116512/us-companies-executives-and-even-cartoons-have-gotten-involved-in-the-protests.jpg)
- NBA: General manager of the Houston Rockets Daryl Morey, tweeted his support of the Hong Kong protests. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in response to backlash that he would not censor statements by NBA employees. Consequently, all of the NBA's official Chinese partners have suspended ties with the league.
- Activision Blizzard: The video game company suspended esports player Chung Ng Wai ("Blitzchung") for voicing support of the protests, saying he violated its rule against players coming into public dispute, offending the public, and/or damaging Blizzard's image.
- Apple: HKMap Live, an app that allowed Hong Kong protesters to track the police, was approved by Apple on October 9 and then removed from the App Store within 24 hours. Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the decision in a memo to Apple employees, writing that the app was being used to "maliciously target individual officers for violence."
- "South Park": China banned the Comedy Central cartoon after its 299th episode, "Band in China," aired on October 2. It mocked Hollywood's submission to the country. In response, "South Park" declared "F---" the Chinese government" in its 300th episode, and the show's creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker published a mock apology.
Now, here's a 5-minute explanation of the events since June, via a timeline of our past coverage:
![Now, here](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71557268,width-700,height-525,imgsize-82666/now-heres-a-5-minute-explanation-of-the-events-since-june-via-a-timeline-of-our-past-coverage.jpg)
October 11
![October 11](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
October 10
![October 10](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
October 9
![October 9](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
October 5-8
![October 5-8](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
October 3
![October 3](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
October 1
![October 1](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
September 15-16
![September 15-16](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
September 8
![September 8](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
September 4
![September 4](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
September 3
![September 3](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 30
![August 30](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 29
![August 29](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 26-27
![August 26-27](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 25
![August 25](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 24
![August 24](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 22-23
![August 22-23](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 20
![August 20](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 19
![August 19](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 16
![August 16](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 15
![August 15](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 14
![August 14](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 13
![August 13](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
At the airport
Hong Kong protesters paralyze airport for 2nd day as they continue to occupy departure hall
Violence breaks out at the Hong Kong airport as riot police clash with protesters
'Sorry for the inconvenience': Hong Kong protesters apologized to furious airport passengers
The Hong Kong airport has resumed flights after days of violent clashes shut down operations
At the border
China bars US warships from making port call in Hong Kong as tensions mount amid continued protests
August 12
![August 12](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 7
![August 7](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
August 1
![August 1](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
July 28-29
![July 28-29](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
July 22
![July 22](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
July 21
![July 21](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
June 18
![June 18](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
June 17
![June 17](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
June 15
![June 15](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
June 12
![June 12](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
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