Despite Mrs. Lam\u2019s concession on the extradition bill, the demonstrations are likely to continue. After Mrs. Lam\u2019s announcement on Wednesday, many protesters vowed in social messaging groups and online forums to continue taking to the streets, referring to the slogan: \u201cFive demands, not one less.\u201d<\/p>\n
The protesters\u2019 five demands are: the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill, the independent investigation into the police response, amnesty for arrested protesters, direct elections for all lawmakers and the chief executive, and not labeling those at a June 12 protest as \u201crioters.\u201d<\/p>\n
Though Mrs. Lam\u2019s decision may help assuage some protesters, experts said it was unlikely to satisfy a small group of young demonstrators who have become more militant in recent weeks. A test of the public\u2019s reaction to Mrs. Lam\u2019s decision, they said, could come as soon as this weekend, since the biggest, most disruptive protests often happen on weekends.<\/p>\n
In recent weeks, as clashes between protesters and the police have intensified, the focus of the demonstrations has shifted to police violence, and Mrs. Lam\u2019s actions on Wednesday could be seen as falling short. [Source<\/strong><\/a>]<\/p><\/blockquote>\nLam’s announcement of two new members appointed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission<\/a> (IPCC) did little to appease concerns about rising levels of police violence against protesters<\/a>.<\/p>\n