A new generation of pro-democracy politicians thumbed its nose at China’s authoritarian leaders, with a succession of lawmakers openly defying Beijing during an action-packed swearing-in ceremony for Hong Kong’s parliament. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Incoming lawmaker Nathan Law: ‘You will never imprison my mind.’He dismissed the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday as a political tool being used by the regime to suppress Hong Kong’s people. “I, Yau Wai-ching, do solemnly swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Hong Kong nation and will to the best protect and defend the values of Hong Kong,” said Yau, 25, who is also a member of Youngspiration. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The re-elected lawmaker and democracy activist Leung Kwok-hung held an umbrella – a protest symbol – at the Legislative council. Chiang is a member of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, the former colony’s biggest pro-Beijing party.

Source: The Guardian October 12, 2016 07:03 UTC