HONG KONG -- The massive street protests that have shaken Hong Kong over the past seven months are also straining family ties. Those taking to the streets see themselves as guardians of the territory's freedoms, while opponents are convinced that support from mainland China is vital to its economic well-being.
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Hong Kong protests fracture families on generational lines
Younger residents fight for freedoms while older ones focus on getting ahead
An August survey by Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute found that most young people in the territory support the ongoing protests. © Reuters
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