Hong Kong society is divided between those who want independence from the mainland and those who want to remain close to it. Holden Chow, of Hong Kong's pro-China DAB Party, and Edward Leung, an independence activist, discuss their opposing visions for the territory's future.
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Hong Kong became an autonomous part of China in 1997 after more than 150 years of British rule.
During the Umbrella Movement in 2014, pro-democracy groups demanded the right to directly elect Hong Kong's leader. Since then, support for Hong Kong's independence has gained momentum among small groups of young activists.
Forty of Hong Kong's 70 council seats are elected by the public. Thirty seats are elected by businesses and other sectors. This system, established under British rule, favours pro-Beijing parties.
An electorial commission will select candidates for the election of the city's leader in March 2017. The Hong Kong public will have no say in the election.
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