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Rob my Property!
Fighting gentrification and advocating for basic democracy in Hong Kong
Part 1
Wan Chai and Lee Tung Street
Part 2
The Queen´s Pier and Star Ferry Incident
Gentrification in Hong Kong´s Victoria Harbour
Synopsis
Report about the endeavors of local residents against gentrification and for basic democracy through citizens participation in the city planning process. Activists explain the problems that the Government and private sector create through the Urban Renewal process for the community living in the area of Wan Chai, with an example of the Lee Tung Street conflict. Further highlights include the struggles against the removal of the old Queen´s and Star Ferry Pier in Hong Kong´s Victoria Harbour, which included a hunger strike. (12:55 min)
The Time Money Circle
Visit to an Organic Farm
