Joshua Wong asks US to review Hong Kong's special status

City has already lost much autonomy to Beijing, activist tells congressional panel

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Joshua Wong, 22, the pro-democracy Hong Kong activist who rose to prominence leading the Umbrella Movement in 2014, testifies at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 17. © Reuters

ALEX FANG, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong called on American lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation requiring annual reviews of the special status that affords the city trade and economic privileges.

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