The Guardian
Beijing Cracks Down on Localist Politicians in Hong Kong
In 2014, post-election elation soon turns to dispair for Chalk Girl and other supporters of two newly-elected lawmakers who support Hong Kong's autonomy from Beijing. The lawmakers are blocked from taking their seats in council and laws...
The Guardian
Balancing Family Expectations with Political Passion
As elections loom, Chalk Girl is torn between wanting to respect her family, who are concerned about the risks of her activism, and standing up to Chinese interference. When two localist candidates win seats in the September 2014...
The Guardian
The Impact of Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement
The Umbrella Movement of 2014 was a wave of energetic, nonviolent protests in Hong Kong. Many people, the majority of them in their teens and twenties, took to the streets to protest for more democratic control over the region and...