The frequently very young activists behind the gas masks of Hong Kong's democratic movement are just as diverse as the rest of the world's youngsters. They do, however, share a desire for democracy and freedom. They have the determination and fortitude to fight–and they can see that things are going wrong in the small island city, which has been granted autonomy by China but is now tightening its hold and demanding that "troublemakers" be detained or silenced. A 21-year-old student, a youthful couple, and a new parent are among those we meet among the violent protests.
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The frequently very young activists behind the gas masks of Hong Kong's democratic movement are just as diverse as the rest of the world's youngsters. They do, however, share a desire for democracy and freedom. They have the determination and fortitude to fight–and they can see that things are going wrong in the small island city, which has been granted autonomy by China but is now tightening its hold and demanding that "troublemakers" be detained or silenced. A 21-year-old student, a youthful couple, and a new parent are among those we meet among the violent protests.
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