Hong Kong: freed democracy activist Joshua Wong calls for leader to go

They are the ones who organised two of the biggest marches the former colony has ever seen. Yesterday two million descended on the streets in protest against the government's postponed extradition bill to China and the gradual erosion of Hong Kong's democratic rights. And today Joshua Wong, the student leader jailed for his part in the umbrella revolution, was released from prison, only to join the march again hours later. The authorities here feel the heat of people power, and in any territory controlled by China that is almost unheard of.



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[nickgorrell]

Respect. I fear that the threat of an AI supported authoritarian control power structure is not just a Hong Kong/China issue, there is a global threat which is rapidly coming into play and which we all should be cognizant of.

[bid]

Support from Canada!! We need everyone to stand against authoritarian rule! Freedom is necessary for prosperity.

[tesayoung]

Hong Kong citizens unite. Keep fighting Injustice. Everyone deserves peace and freedom.

[isaiah]

This kid bought a US 2.5 milllion luxury apartment in Hong Kong. As a democratic activist, guess how he paid for it? Guess who paid for it?

[liawong]

It's Joshua you need to step down. Please go to some other country if u do not like H K. Please do not come to disturb our peacefulness in Hong Kong.

[CJinsoo]

Incredibly well spoken woman in the latter part of the coverage. Right, on!

[tonyfife]

Hong Kong born William Wallace is out of jail... " FREEDOOM " For the Hong Kong people...!!!

[alanho]

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[ET]

Stay strong Hong Kong! Keep up the pressure and keep your freedom! Dont let them take control of how you live and your identity! Lots of support from Australia.

[luumanh]

Vietnam needs to stand up like the Hong Kongnian!!!!

[hectoOut]

Brave Hong Kong. A beacon of hope against tyranny

[vivabusan]

We support the protesters in Hongkong for democracy!!
-From S.Korea

[IAMSmoooN]

Britain NEEDS to support you, keep on shouting Hong Kong!

[biblethumpr]

England's cash cow, they don't want to give it up, that's why they forced another 50 year lease back in the 90's, its the average citizen who gets caught up in the politics of defending their sovereignty.

[lorenzolei]

Look at Joshua face a real deal to be the next HK President. Don't be afraid of the law as long you have justice the law is irrelevant. JUSTICE and FREEDOM... so proud indeed.

[sourabhmate]

Support for Hong Kong 🇭🇰 from India 🇮🇳

[controllerismxg]

Reporter: "Do you think in the end, you will change China or China change you?"
A good question deserving in-depth thinking.

[samsariclife]

Yesterday Tibet, today hongkong, tomorrow Taiwan and then

[yvettecowley]

Negotiate and communicate guys. Do not search too much confrontation. Enough is enough.
Try to meet president xi in person. WHY NOT? I am sure he will listen to your grievances....because after all china is the big brother and unification is the aim of china .

[NorthernGurl-XP-XP]

As Russian-Kiwi, I SUPPORT THE TRUE SOCIALISM, Keep fighting citizens of Hong Kong
как русский-киви, я поддерживаю истинный социализм, продолжай бороться с гражданами Гонконга