Hongkongers

In 2003, 299 Hongkongers died from Sars, an outbreak that began on the mainland but was initially covered up by Beijing, a decision that left a lasting legacy of distrust towards the authorities on public health issues.

The opposite also seems possible: that China’s actions — proof positive of why many Hongkongers felt they had to continue to protest — might escalate tensions even more.

Hongkongers have also put their hopes on the international community getting involved.

Many Hongkongers believe protesters died from police abuse at the station that night, but police have vehemently denied the rumors.

Not only are Hongkongers showing an instinctive understanding of “the physics of dissent,” they’ve added a bit of Kung Fu philosophy from the late martial arts icon Bruce Lee.

Occasionally, Hongkongers may use it in a cynical or joking context, making fun of the word as a communist etiquette.

Since June, the city has seen mass protests as Hongkongers express anxiety over a bill that would allow any country, including mainland China, to seek extradition of criminal suspects.

Uncle Wong is part of Protect the Children, a community group whose members put their bodies between the police and young Hongkongers protesting against the government.

In English, the term ' Hong Kongers ' (or sometimes ' Hongkongers ') is also used to refer to Hong Kong people, while the term ' Hongkongese ' is sometimes used as an adjective to describe people or things related to Hong Kong.