Student leader in Hong Kong now old enough to vote
Joshua Wong, the student leading protests in Hong Kong, is now old enough to vote. His first meaningful act after turning 18 yesterday was to hold a press conference after midnight at the main protest site, where he outlined the protesters’ latest negotiating position. He also shared a cake with about 15 friends among the tents set up by members of the Scholarism activist group he founded in 2011.
Joshua Wong, the student leading protests in Hong Kong, is now old enough to vote. His first meaningful act after turning 18 yesterday was to hold a press conference after midnight at the main protest site, where he outlined the protesters’ latest negotiating position. He also shared a cake with about 15 friends among the tents set up by members of the Scholarism activist group he founded in 2011.
Wong posted his birthday wishes on Facebook: Safety for his family, girlfriend and Scholarism comrades; perseverance for friends to stick with the occupation of the roads in the city; and that China’s legislature withdraws its decision stipulating the terms of Hong Kong’s next election.
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