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Fleeing Hong Kong: A Fight for Democracy
This chapter recounts the experiences of activists who fled Hong Kong during the 2019 protests against the extradition bill, detailing their motivations for seeking democracy and the violent repression faced from authorities. It explores the challenges and risks of advocating for pro-democracy efforts abroad, including a bounty placed on one activist's head, highlighting the pervasive climate of intimidation they face. The narrative also discusses the implications of China's growing influence in the UK and the delicate balance between trade relations and the safety of Hong Kong dissidents.
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