‘It’s Not the Final Battle.’ 8 Questions for Freed Hong Kong Democracy Campaigner Joshua Wong

Jun 17, 2019, 04:16 PM


The international face of Hong Kong's democracy movement, Joshua Wong was released from prison in Hong Kong Monday at a critical juncture in the city's fight for political freedom. Just the day before, a huge demonstration in the heart of the city forced Hong Kong's leader, Chief Executive Carrie Lam, to issue an apology for her handling of a bill that would allow for the extradition of fugitives to mainland China.

The international face of Hong Kong's democracy movement, Joshua Wong was released from prison in Hong Kong Monday at a critical juncture in the city's fight for political freedom. Just the day before, a huge demonstration in the heart of the city forced Hong Kong's leader, Chief Executive Carrie Lam, to issue an apology for her handling of a bill that would allow for the extradition of fugitives to mainland China.