In the wake of Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution, nothing is certain, and as different forces move to prove themselves, civil society remains in flux. To mark the one-year anniversary of the pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong, Chan Kin-man – co-founder of the Occupy Central movement – sets out the critical problems and new battlegrounds that lie ahead for future movements.
No exit strategy
Hong Kong protests, September 2014. Demotix/Xian Jun. All rights reserved.Occupying for too long was not a wise decision
“The 2014 protests lacked a coherent leadership. Student leaders were torn between the "Occupy Central with Love and Peace" campaign (also pan-democratic legislators), and more radical protesters. We were against an escalation of action – just to avoid violent conflicts – while the radicals were against retreating from the occupation.
