If you can’t take to the streets to protest against restrictions on freedom of expression, then at least bring attention to them. This was the goal of the political section of the 2020 Frankfurt Book Fair , which wrapped up Sunday, October 18. One sub-theme labelled “For the Word and for Freedom” focused on the ongoing struggle for democracy in Hong Kong. Among the forums at the side-event was a discussion between philosopher and publicist Michel Friedman and Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong. Even without the COVID-19 pandemic , Wong would not have been able to travel to Frankfurt to attend the fair. The prominent democracy activist, who was temporarily detained in September, is currently not allowed to leave Hong Kong and faces a court hearing on November 3. “He is one of those people who are persecuted for saying what they think,” said Friedman while introducing the young activist. The 24-year-old, who has been organizing protests since he was a teenager, has been arrested ten times, jailed three times, and is currently facing a fourth prison sentence. “Since the national security law was implemented in Hong Kong, the situation has turned into a nightmare,” says Wong. But although he faces further jail time, it hasn’t… Read full this story
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