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In July 1997, when Hong Kong was returned to China by the UK, the foundation of 'one country, two systems' was laid down. Under this unique arrangement, Hong Kong although regarded as China's territory, had an independent legal and judiciary system. The citizens of Hong Kong enjoyed more freedom of speech, expression, religion and related basic rights as compared to their Chinese counterparts. The system came under threat when, in 2019, a man hailing from Hong Kong murdered his girlfriend in Taiwan and escaped to Hong Kong. Hong Kong and Taiwan did not have any formal extradition arrangement. Therefore, an Extradition Bill was tabled in Hong Kong's parliament which proposed extradition arrangement with Mainland China, Taiwan and Macau. Reading between the lines and pre-empting that the bill might unleash a series of interferences from China in the day to day life of Hong Kong citizens; massive protests were held on the streets. There were other issues as well. Friction between Hong Kong citizens and political establishment were not new to the city. There had been many. The anti-Extradition Bill protests which soon turned into pro-democracy one turned out to be long drawn and violent. Above all, it drew unprecedented media and world attention. Amidst all this, it appeared that the long-drawn protests were jeopardising the local economy and denting the image of brand 'Hong Kong'. What were the overt and covert issues leading to friction between citizens and political establishment of Hong Kong? What were the adverse outcomes of the protests? What were the repercussions on the local economy?