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Thousands hit Hong Kong's streets over imprisoned workers' rights campaigners

The factory of the world — This May Day, protestors in Hong Kong took to the streets to demand the release of two labour activists arrested for organising with workers in the garment industry for better conditions.

Written by: Tansy Hoskins

Activism

How radical publishers in Hong Kong are pissing off the Chinese government

Disappearing booksellers and sex scandals — The strange story of Mighty Current publishing takes another turn, as UK national Lee Bo becomes the fifth employee to go missing.

Written by: Josh Gabert-Doyon

Activism

Top acts of activism in 2014

Hong Kong, London, Spain, Mexico and more — Writer, musician and activist Bryony Beynon, who co-directs Hollaback London – an org to end street harassment – curates the most inspiring acts of activism in 2014.

Written by: Bryony Beynon

Activism

Is Hong Kong's Umbrella Man the new Tank Man?

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests — "People's Republic of Amnesia" author Louisa Lim on Umbrella Man and Tank Man and how the spirit of Tiananmen Square has influenced the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests.

Written by: D'Arcy Doran

Activism

Why We Protest

Hong Kong — Hong Kong has seen its biggest street demonstrations in a decade in a potential prelude to an Occupy protest in the former British colony's city centre. Huck asks the protesters why they are taking to the streets.

Written by: Richie Benson

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