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.<br /><br />Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 <br /><br />Hong Kong became an autonomous part of China in 1997 after more than 150 years of British rule. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week.<br />For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ <br />Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk <br />Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ <br />Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist <br />Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ <br />Follow us on LINE: http://econ.st/1WXkOo6 <br />Follow us on Medium: https://medium.com/@the_economist
