Hong Kong has been embroiled in pro-democracy raging protests for the past several weeks, wreaking havoc of the local council, rattling its distant rulers in Beijing, and throwing the future of self-government on the island into further doubt. The protests began as a revolt against a pending bill to establish an extradition treaty with Beijing, which would have allowed mainland Chinese authorities to take individuals on Hong Kong territory to the mainland for criminal prosecution. The public was outraged at the perceived encroachment on Hong Kong's autonomy under the so-called one country, two systems framework. The demonstrations intensified in early July, when a group of protesters stormed the Legislative Council (LegCo) building. Although the bill has been suspended, HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam still faces intensifying backlash. And the tensions show no signs of abating, as protesters have remained on the streets, braving fierce police crackdowns. Jeffrey Ngo, Hong Kong-based activist with Demosisto, discusses the future of young Hong Kongers' struggle for self-determination.

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Jeffrey Ngo, Hong Kong-based activist with Demosisto