99 Quotes by Joshua Wong

Historically, Hong Kong has served as an important bridge between China and the world. Our freedoms, stability and the rule of law have been the reasons for our success.

Hong Kong might be a small place, but its people make it unique. The iconic images of skyscrapers in this bustling metropolis are famous around the world, but it is the people of Hong Kong, standing up for their city on the streets, who make it truly great.

Beyond the barricades we long to see a Hong Kong free from tyranny and a puppet government.

Our city finds itself in an uncomfortable place: on the frontline between freedom and auto_cracy.

In a world where ideas and ideals flow freely, we want what everybody else in an advanced society seems to have: a say in our future.

Truth be told, relying on 'one country, two systems' to preserve our values is a lost cause.

If Hong Kong could exercise democratic self-governance under the sovereignty of China, it would not be necessary for us to take this step on the path toward independence.

Will Beijing really send out the army to suppress our protests? Never say never.

I have experienced threats. Not just to me, but to my family.