The parents of a Hong Kong man who plunged to his death after putting up banners against divisive extradition legislation urged young people on Thursday to stay alive to continue their struggle.
"Every brave citizen who takes to the street is doing so because they love Hong Kong deeply," they said in a message read at a public memorial for their son, Marco Leung, who died on June 14 at age 35.
"Only by protecting themselves and staying alive can young people continue to speak up bravely against social injustices."
Wang Zhimin dismissed calls to exonerate protesters who have been arrested, saying it would be "a blatant challenge to the rule of law in Hong Kong."
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