Joshua Wong Quotes

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Joshua Wong

Profession : Activist

Birth : October 13, 1996

I have never criticised the Thai government. I was only invited there to share my experiences of being a young man who took part in the umbrella movement. And this led to me being detained as soon as I stepped off the plane and being treated in a way that goes completely against human rights and the law.

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Being cut off from the outside world is scary.

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Detention cells in Hong Kong are not pleasant. In Thailand they are even worse. In Hong Kong you are at least allowed to see your lawyers.

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Back in 2014, my fellow Hong Kongers and I hoped to use nonviolent means to fight for our territory's democratic system - a simple right, promised by Beijing, to choose our own leader.

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Countries often prioritise economic interests over human rights - hence all the kowtowing to China.

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I'm truly convinced that by living up to the values we stand for, we can serve as a moral inspiration for others, just as we've been morally inspired by those who came before us.

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As I reflect on the successes and failures of our push for democracy, reading widely in search for a path out of authoritarian rule, I'll keep writing to encourage myself and those on my side.

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There's no doubt that the Chinese government is waging a full-fledged crackdown on Demosisto.

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As the remaining voices for civil disobedience are suppressed, the political spectrum narrows even further.

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Teachers have always said my only strength is talking and that I talk very fast.

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You don't need role models to be part of a social movement as long as you care about the issues.

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Many issues are closely related to politics and I think Hong Kongers should pay more attention to politics.

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Being famous is part of my job.

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What I hope is that politics shouldn't be dominated by the pro-Chinese elite; it should be related to everyone's daily life.

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Hong Kong people stand in the front line to confront authoritarian suppression.

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We shall continue our fight for democracy and freedom because we do not accept that Hong Kong will be transformed into a police state.

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We will continue our protest with our course on free elections.

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The police have the right to prosecute people, but not use violence.

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Hong Kongers deserve universal suffrage.

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We deserve to elect our own government.

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