Is Joshua Wong still alive?

He is currently serving his prison term at Shek Pik Prison. It was reported in January 2021 that Wong’s family had moved to Australia.

What was the Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong about?

The campaign was launched on 24 September 2014, partially leading to the 2014 Hong Kong protests. According to its manifesto, the campaign advocates for an electoral system in Hong Kong that is decided through a democratic process and satisfies international standards of universal and equal suffrage.

How long was the umbrella movement?

Umbrella Movement

Symbol commonly used by the movement
Date	28 September – 15 December 2014 (79 days)
Also known as	Occupy Central Movement
Cause	China’s decision to rule out full universal suffrage in Hong Kong
Organised by	Civil Disobedience Movement

Who started Hong Kong protest?

The founding cause of the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests was the proposed legislation of the 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill. However, other causes have been pointed out, such as demands for democratic reform, the Causeway Bay Books disappearances, or the fear of losing a “high degree of autonomy” in general.

Where is Agnes Chow now?

On 31 December 2020, local media reported that Chow had been transferred to the maximum-security Tai Lam Centre for Women (where she was previously remanded), after she was classified as a Category A prisoner. On 12 June 2021, Chow was released from prison after serving her 6-months sentence.

Where is Nathan law now?

Following the enactment of the National Security Law on 1 July 2020, Law left for London, United Kingdom and began his self-exile. In April 2021 he was granted political asylum.

Why do Hong Kong protesters use umbrellas?

As an everyday item that protects users against the rain and the sun, the umbrella has, in the past, symbolised political weakness. In the context of the Hong Kong protests, it has been used to shield against the pepper spray and tear gas of the police, thus has become a political symbol of resistance.

Why was Agnes Chow jailed?

Chow was arrested on 30 August 2019 at her Tai Po home for allegedly participating in, and inciting, an unauthorised assembly at Wan Chai Hong Kong Police Headquarters on 21 June 2019.

How did the Occupy movement start?

Origins. The original protest was called for by Kalle Lasn and others of Adbusters, a Canadian anti-consumerist publication, who conceived of a September 17 occupation in Lower Manhattan.

Why do protesters carry umbrellas?

Use of the umbrella – an everyday item that protects users against the rain and the sun – by the protesters to deflect pepper spray and tear gas of the police, has given the object iconic status at a political level, symbolising resistance and the underlying social grievances.

Who is the lady with the yellow umbrella?

The Yellow Umbrella is an object originally owned by The Mother, which comes into the possession of Ted after she leaves it at a party. It is often used to represent her since she remains faceless.