Hong Kong is a city that is no stranger to protests. However, what began as peaceful rallies in May-June 2019 against the extradition amendment bill had quickly turned into incessant political confrontations that brought the city to the verge of violent polarization and breakdown never seen before, triggering the central government's imposition of national security law in July 2020. Hong Kong's future is now changed forever. A key player turning Hong Kong into a 'rebel city' is the young generation who feel politically discontented and socially dispossessed. This dialogue seeks to understand their fury by exploring their aspirations, frustrations, mobility anxieties and identity politics.
