Hong Kong has always been a symbol of the vibrant and free exchange of cultures, commerce and ideas. This reputation is threatened, however, in the face of China's efforts to increase its authoritarian control within its sphere of influence. — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
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. — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
I'm optimistic Hong Kong will achieve universal suffrage - no matter the attitude of Beijing. — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
From horrific incidents of police brutality and complicity in indiscriminate attacks by triads on citizens to arbitrary mass arrests and the banning of demonstrations,… — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
I think that compared to other politicians who have been put in jail in the past, compared to the human-rights activists in history who… — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
Historically, Hong Kong has served as an important bridge between China and the world. Our freedoms, stability and the rule of law have been… — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
In 2014, we were opposing President Xi Jinping. Five years later, we are opposing Emperor Xi Jinping. — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
We do not want to see a Hong Kong that enjoys freedoms on paper, but whose autonomous status conceals the workings of a totalitarian… — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
I hope Hong Kong isn't just named Hong Kong but it can still be the Hong Kong we desire. — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
The education system of Hong Kong has often been slammed for marginalising a lot of people. — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
Our bodies are held captive, but our pursuit of freedom cannot be contained. — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
Having grown up under Chinese rule, I don't have any memory of colonial Hong Kong or feel any attachment to it. — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image