Open Future | Guest comment: Joshua Wong

“We long to see a Hong Kong free from tyranny”

On a weekend of violence after peaceful marches were denied permits, a prominent democracy activist offers his views, following his arrest on what supporters say are politically motivated charges

This is a by-invitation commentary in a series on “Hong Kong’s Future,” part of The Economist’s Open Future initiative, which aims to foster a global conversation across the ideological spectrum on vital issues. You can comment here or on Facebook and Twitter. More articles can be found at Economist.com/openfuture

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