Folded cranes are often seen as a symbol of peace and hope.
Photo: May James/HKFP.
In Japanese culture, a wish can be granted to those who fold a thousand of them.
Photo: May James/HKFP.
Demonstrations in Hong Kong have entered their 17th week, as the city marks five years since the birth of the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement this weekend.
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Tom is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of Hong Kong Free Press. He has a BA in Communications & New Media from Leeds University and an MA in Journalism from the University of Hong Kong. He has contributed to the BBC, Euronews, Quartz, Global Post and others.