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Seven months of political turmoil have turned Hong Kong from a city of possibilities into a place of doubt and disillusion. In recent months I've talked to many people -- young and old -- who are questioning their future here. These are their storieshttps://nyti.ms/39Du5hN
Families have been strained, friendships broken. Hong Kong's future was once bright. High living costs began to weigh in recent years. But these days, people worry less about that. "Rather, they talking about whether Hong Kong is a place where you want to raise your children."
The protests have taken a toll on Carrie Lai, 45. She held back tears as we talked about recent protests. “I hate myself for being unable to join them at the frontline,” she explained. But, she added, “I just don’t see a future or a way out."
Marriage and starting a family are no longer topics that Edmond Chan, 29, and his girlfriend talk about. His role has changed from a math teacher to guidance counselor to students who can't talk at home. Yet he can't talk to his own parents who refuse to talk politics.
Ivan Lam, 24, returned after uni in the UK against the advice of family. It was home, he told them. These days he's less sure. We talked at a protest where he watched in dismay as an older man was suddenly shoved into a police van by riot police. "That's our future," he said.
"If you can afford it, leave," Ted Suen, 42, tells friends. Yet he is not willing to. He coordinates a network of volunteers that help protesters, ferrying them to and from protests and connecting them to medics.
Ted was the most optimistic about the future, perhaps in part because of the work he is doing. “In Hong Kong, everyone wants to win the lottery. We know we won’t win, so why do we keep buying tickets? Because we have hope.” Read more herehttps://nyti.ms/39Du5hN
“She also cannot imagine leaving now......Ms. Lai said, her participation in protests could make a difference.”
I share the same feeling with her.
#HongKong is our only home.pic.twitter.com/CjBlLThymg
These are the stories and struggles that Hong Kongers have. We love this place, that’s why we fight. We hope Hong Kong can still be Hong Kong.
Chi na ppl know nothing abt history and culture of HK. HK is our home and we love her very much. won't leave and will keep fighting
Before, we laughed we’re selfish & snobbish people. Last year, we built up our identity, found belonging to our home Hong Kong. It’s really a bad place but Hongkongers paid all effort to save the future. Even you can leave, you will be back & contribute all you can to save HK
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