# France protests risk violence like Hong Kong 2019

https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3372437/frances-protests-hong-kongs-2019-risk-being-defined-violence

Protests in France may escalate due to violence. Personal anger over friend's treatment can drive repeat participation. This risk mirrors Hong Kong's 2019 protests.

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Original source: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3372437/frances-protests-hong-kongs-2019-risk-being-defined-violence