As Hong Kong is rocked by political chaos, Chinese mainlander Briony Lin has found herself joining the mass protests, an act that would be unthinkable under the authoritarian regime back home. The huge rallies and clashes coursing through the international finance hub are the latest outburst of anger by Hong Kongers who believe Beijing is stamping down on the city’s unique freedoms and culture. Some strongly disagree with the protests, which were set off by a now-suspended plan to allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland.
