The Young Faces of Hong Kong's Democracy Movement: Where Are They Now?
The article provides updates on the current lives of five prominent young activists who were at the forefront of Hong Kong's democracy movement. Agnes Chow, who was sentenced to prison for her involvement in the 2019 social unrest, has left Hong Kong for Canada and has no plans to return. Nathan Law, another co-founder of the disbanded political party Demosisto, is currently living in the UK after seeking asylum and severing ties with his family. Joshua Wong, who gained international fame as a student activist, is currently remanded in custody and facing charges under the national security law. Lester Shum, a former student leader, has been remanded in custody since January 2021 for his role in an unofficial election primary. Edward Leung, a pro-independence activist, was released from prison early in 2022 and has chosen to stay out of the public eye.
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