Student Localism

The localist movement in Hong Kong is a political movement centered on preserving the city's autonomy and local culture, with various groups advocating for greater autonomy, return to British rule, or full independence. The movement has grown significantly since the 2014 protests against the Chinese government's decision to pre-screen Chief Executive candidates, with localist candidates winning 6 seats in the 2016 Legislative Council election. Localism in Hong Kong emphasizes the city's economic self-sufficiency and local democracy, as well as opposition to mainland Chinese cultural and political influence, and has been linked to anti-immigration and nativist sentiments.learn more on wikipedia