Several young activists who oppose China’s control over Hong Kong have been elected to the territory’s legislature in a sign of growing political polarisation and anger with Beijing.
The victory by emerging politicians including 23-year-old Nathan Law, who cut his teeth during the Occupy protests of 2014, sets the stage for a further escalation of tensions with Beijing, which vehemently rejects separatism.
“I will bring a new vision for the deomcratic movement, which is self-determination for the Hong Kong people,” said Mr Law, who will become the youngest-ever member of the city’s 70-seat legislative council.
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