1. For HONG KONG, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For HONG KONG:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What do the two bills mandate?
c) How many protesters (who are mostly in their teens and twenties) have been arrested since they initially stood up to China’s concerning extradition law?
d) What does pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong want other world leaders to do following passage of the U.S. laws in support of Hong Kong?
e) President Trump signed the bills into law despite the ongoing trade negotiations with China, knowing what the reaction of the Communist government would be. Do you think Chinese leaders will view the President’s decision as one of strength or weakness?
f) Do you think it was important for President Trump to sign these bills into law?
g) Watch the video under “Resources” below. What is your reaction to General Keane’s observations on the situation in Hong Kong in relation to the U.S. bills and China?