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Two signs (left and center) ask protestors to patronize independent stores who've been impacted by the street closures. "Mommy, don't worry about me," says the sign on the right. "Today I found out what the world is like."

Hong Kong’s protests are less ‘occupy’ and more ‘take back our city,’ says one couple

Global Politics

Charlie Schroeder and his wife, native Hong Konger Wendy Mok, moved back to the city two years ago. Now that protests are jamming the streets, they see the pent-up frustrations of many young Hong Kongers being expressed, hoping to make China pay attention to their concerns.

Seth Leslie's 100 square foot "man cave" in Hong Kong.

One man’s Hong Kong man cave, at 100 square feet

Lifestyle & Belief
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