Joshua Wong
We should, through civic referendums, determine our own pathways and political status after 2047, because in this lies the future of our democratic movement. If Hong Kong could exercise democratic self-governance under the sovereignty of China, it would not be necessary for us to take this step on the path toward independence.Collection: Independence
If Hong Kong could exercise democratic self-governance under the sovereignty of China, it would not be necessary for us to take this step on the path toward independence.Collection: Independence
We desire and thirst for freedom, democracy and the rule of law just like anyone else. And we are prepared to fight tooth and nail for all of those things.Collection: Freedom
We long to have a home where civil freedoms are respected, where our children will not be subject to mass surveillance, abuse of human rights, political censorship and mass incarceration.Collection: Home
For generations of Hong Kongers, the only means of upward mobility and the only way to meaningfully contribute to society have been to obtain a respectable university degree (preferably in business administration) and a professional accreditation (in finance, accounting, law or medicine).Collection: Finance
I'm truly convinced that by living up to the values we stand for, we can serve as a moral inspiration for others, just as we've been morally inspired by those who came before us.
As I reflect on the successes and failures of our push for democracy, reading widely in search for a path out of authoritarian rule, I'll keep writing to encourage myself and those on my side.
There's no doubt that the Chinese government is waging a full-fledged crackdown on Demosisto.
As the remaining voices for civil disobedience are suppressed, the political spectrum narrows even further.
Teachers have always said my only strength is talking and that I talk very fast.
You don't need role models to be part of a social movement as long as you care about the issues.
Many issues are closely related to politics and I think Hong Kongers should pay more attention to politics.
Being famous is part of my job.
Sometimes it feels as if I major in activism and minor in university.
I'm a Christian and my motivation for joining activism is that I think we should be salt and light.
What I hope is that politics shouldn't be dominated by the pro-Chinese elite; it should be related to everyone's daily life.
Hong Kong people stand in the front line to confront authoritarian suppression.
We shall continue our fight for democracy and freedom because we do not accept that Hong Kong will be transformed into a police state.
We will continue our protest with our course on free elections.
The police have the right to prosecute people, but not use violence.
Hong Kongers deserve universal suffrage.
We deserve to elect our own government.
During the Umbrella Movement, the police force wasn't in control, and the police ignored the law and tried to use extreme force to hurt people.
Hong Kong's government needs to bear most of the responsibility for the Fishball Revolution.
If I don't commit to fighting for the future, 20 years later, 30 years later, after the end of the expiration date of the joint declaration, Hong Kong will be more at risk and in greater danger.
We want Hongkongers to decide the future of Hong Kong.
If the Internet or air traffic of the financial center of the world shuts down, of course the world needs to have a say on it.
We will continue civil disobedience to fight for democracy and for human rights in Hong Kong.
I am one of the facilitators, helping to make the voice of Hongkongers heard in the international community. I also organize student class boycotts and provide assistance for high school students.
The Umbrella Movement can be described as an encyclopedia. Politicians and student leaders wrote it, and let the masses read it and react passively.
The Umbrella Movement was a legacy, not a victory, because there weren't any concrete policies or systematic reforms after it.
No one wants to be sent to prison, including me.
Hong Kong is the city with the highest degree of freedom of all the Chinese territories.
I'm optimistic Hong Kong will achieve universal suffrage - no matter the attitude of Beijing.
Self-determination means the political and economic status of Hong Kong should be freely determined by the Hong Kong people.
Carrie Lam is a proxy leader.The final decision-maker is President Xi.
We do not believe in authoritarian rule.
Hong Kong people may be ethnically Chinese, but lots of people do not consider ourselves, including me, as Chinese citizens.
In 2011, when I established the activist group Scholarism, I could have not imagined that a year later, 100,000 people would take to the street and occupy for a week to urge the government to withdraw the national education curriculum.
The fight for democracy is a long-term battle.
I hope Hong Kong isn't just named Hong Kong but it can still be the Hong Kong we desire.
Carrie Lam is not the leader elected by people of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is different to mainland China. We protect our freedoms. We ask for free elections to elect the leader of our city.
Hong Kong was promised democracy under the framework known as 'one country, two systems,' and China is ignoring this promise. The international community should be more attuned to this. It matters.
We recognize Taiwan as the beacon of Asian democracy.
In 2014, we were opposing President Xi Jinping. Five years later, we are opposing Emperor Xi Jinping.
China is dead set on making Hong Kong more like it.
I'm not a hero. The Hongkongers who confronted tear gas in the streets are the heroes.
Hong Kong people do not keep silent and I urge people around the world to keep their eyes on Hong Kong and the passion with which people are fighting for basic rights. We never give up and we will not be silenced.
Our bodies are held captive, but our pursuit of freedom cannot be contained.