Localism in Hong Kong

I am from Hong Kong, not China

June 4, 2019Global Nation Education

Frances Hui, a student in Emerson College from Hong Kong, is proud of her city’s tradition of democratic rule and independent spirit. She penned a column for her college newspaper talking about her identity and received backlash from fellow students.

Protesters hold a sign calling for independence in Hong Kong.

Thousands march in Hong Kong to denounce China’s repression after grim 2018

January 1, 2019Global Politics

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