Hong Kong has the last months turned into a battlefield. We met the students fighting against China.
– My dad doesn’t know I’m at the frontlines. I say to him that I’m at the back, but in reality I sneak right up in front against the police. Adrian, 13. Story out in Dagens Næringsliv (NOR) and Information (DK).
– I cover my face so the police, the people and the internet to know who I am. I told my parents I went shopping, so they don’t know I’m here. They do not support the demonstrations. - Antony, student, 17 y/o.
“I support the people who are out and fighting for us, i hope they always remember that. I give a hug to everyone so they won’t feel lonely.” Markus, student, 16 y/o. Leader for the school strike.
“I have been at the front line in demonstrations more times than i can count. I have grown off my fear. If I had felt that fear, I wouldn’t stand here together with everyone else. The more we are, the safer we become.Without me, more people would be arrested and tortured.” Adrian, student at Diocesan Boys’ School in Hong Kong, 13 y/o.
“My dream is a completely independent Hong Kong. I know there are many people in Hong Kong who doesn’t want to commit to independence, but everyone understands that China looks at us only as money trees. They don’t see us as people, but as objects, numbers and slaves. If we don’t fight for independence now, what will happen in 2047? Will all Hong Kongers suddently call them selves Chinese and voluntarily be used as slaves?”
Silver, student, 27 y/o.
“Here in Hong Kong we have a right to demonstrate, but the authorities won’t allow us. They don’t have the right to do that!”
Mark, music student, 22 y/o.
“The first time i joined the demonstrations it was just for fun, but then i felt the tear gas. It was horrible. The police uses tear gas to silence us. That’s why I’m here today. I’ve had it with the government.”
Ethan, student, in his 20s.
