Is Beijing trying to undermine Hong Kong's autonomy?

China has described those calling for Hong Kong's independence a "threat to national security".

Now, thousands of people are protesting against what they see as Chinese interference.

It began with two newly elected politicians who refused to back Beijing during their swearing-in ceremony.

The two set off a fierce debate after displaying a sign reading "Hong Kong is not China" during the ceremony. China vowed to intervene.

Politicians Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching may now be disqualified from the Legislative Council.

Now there are fears Beijing is trying to undermine Hong Kong's judicial independence, stripping the territory of its autonomy.