By Jhang Shih-hsien 張世賢The Hong Kong protest movement that began with the demonstration against the extradition bill, which was later withdrawn, has continued for half a year. The protesters’ stance that the government must agree to every one of their five demands is strongly supported by Hong Kongers in general. The party has always believed in the myth that political power grows out of the barrel of a gun, so why are they so riled up by the protests in Hong Kong? Hong Kongers have experienced the power of the vote. Taiwan, with its many elections, is the envy of Hong Kongers, but will Taiwanese put that right to its best use?
