Since its handover from Britain in 1997, Hong Kong has been governed under the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” from China, giving it freedoms unseen in the mainland. Still, Beijing says Hong Kong can only vote for chief executive candidates that are pre-screened.
The movement signals a political awakening of a new generation, so who are they? And what are their goals and challenges ahead? This month, join Kristie Lu Stout “On China” from Hong Kong as she explores what’s become known as the “Occupy Generation.”
Air times
Hong Kong/Beijing time:
Thursday, 26 February
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7.30am
Sunday, 22 March
12.30 am
11.00pm
