If basic freedom still exists under National Security Law, how come the book I published when I was still in high school was banned in the Hong Kong public library ? national Security Law's not only about the political rights any more. National Security Law's not only about the rights of protesters. National Security Law's about the fundamental freedom or liberty that everyone cherish in this city, being eroded and fade out already.

Joshua Wong

We are not seeking revolution. We just want democracy.

Joshua Wong

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I hope that even if I go to jail, it will motivate more and more Hongkongers to commit to determine our future, instead of fully relying on those ruling class who have dominated our future.

Joshua Wong

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Hong Kong is not just a global financial center. It's also a place with a lot of teens and youth who love freedom, democracy, and human rights.

Joshua Wong

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If I don't commit to fighting for the future, 20 years later, 30 years later, after the end of the expiration date of the joint declaration, Hong Kong will be more at risk and in greater danger.

Joshua Wong

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I don't know if I'm going to jail for three weeks, three months, or three years, but I think what I've done to motivate Hongkongers to care about this city, to try to love this country, is still valuable.

Joshua Wong

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I'm not scared, because I know that I need to face the trial. What I mean is, I already expect I will need to pay the price.

Joshua Wong

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I think that compared to other politicians who have been put in jail in the past, compared to the human-rights activists in history who have had to face political prosecution, the activists in Hong Kong nowadays are already quite lucky compared to that.

Joshua Wong

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It's time to let Emperor Xi (Chinese President Xi Jinping) be aware that now is our battle, ...We stand in solidarity, we stand as one.

Joshua Wong

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I hope one day not only Hong Kong people, but also people in mainland China, can enjoy freedom and democracy.

Joshua Wong

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Under the chilling effects generated by Beijing and Hong Kong governments, we are strongly aware how they arrest activists no matter whether they behave progressively or moderately, all we ask for is just to urge Beijing and Hong Kong governments to withdraw the bill, stop police brutality and respond to our calls for a free election.

Joshua Wong

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If this was an occupation on the streets every day it wouldn't have lasted anywhere near this long.

Joshua Wong

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I'm quite happy people are saying we should not rely on any specific political leader to lead this movement.

Joshua Wong

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All these weapons are imported from the United States. Given the innumerable proof of police brutality in recent protests, all countries should call a halt to the sale of arms to the notorious Hong Kong Police.

Joshua Wong

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I choose to plead guilty in this case to show, as an organizer of civil disobedience, I am willing to bear legal responsibility, although there's a chance I might be put in jail, I have no regrets.

Joshua Wong

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Being involved in the action to take back Civic Square on Sept. 26 was the best decision I have made in the four years I have been involved in the social movement and student movement, i do not regret it ... even if I need to pay the price, go to court and even to jail.

Joshua Wong

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Obviously, the police have their own political agenda, which is to crack down on activists like us.

Joshua Wong

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Even my parents didn't know which hotel I was in or the exact time I was arriving. But that guy knew the details.

Joshua Wong

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I know it is really harmful to my body, however it is the only way to give pressure to the government to get a meeting with us, if the government can have a proper meeting with Scholarism to discuss whether political reform will be launched immediately, we will stop the hunger strike.

Joshua Wong

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Our humble demand is to ask for dialogue.

Joshua Wong

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If my voice will not be heard soon, I hope that the international community will continue to speak up for Hong Kong and step up concrete efforts to defend our last bit of freedom.

Joshua Wong