Activism among the youth seems to be alive and kicking across Asia. And except for the Philippines, most of the movements are pro-democracy. In Hong Kong, for instance, students and many others, mostly young residents, are demanding full democracy, plus autonomy from Beijing. When Hong Kong was returned in 1997 to China, it guaranteed certain rights, including free speech, under a “one country, two systems” arrangement.

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