For many Hong Kongers, their city has always been distinct from China. Government, laws, language, schooling, cuisine, culture, outlook — you name it, all different.

And that sense, coupled with continuing political changes, propelled many Hong Kongers to emigrate after the 2019 pro-democracy protests when Beijing implemented the far-reaching Hong Kong version of China’s National Security Law. Even in the law that tightens Beijing’s control over the former British colony, Hong Kong is different.

Helen, an artist, left Hong Kong for New York last year.

Her work is now part of show called “Wandering Hong Kong” mounted by the Lion Rock Cafe in details ⇒

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