Joshua Wong drops key demand for Hong Kong's independence
Didi Tang, Beijing
Joshua Wong will still be barred from standing for election, according to pro-Beijing mediaCARL COURT/GETTY
The political party co-founded by Joshua Wong, the Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner, has removed "self-determination" from its mission statement, raising speculation that he intends to run for office.
Mr Wong, 23, was barred from standing in district council elections in November because his Demosisto party wanted independence for the territory. Hong Kong's Basic Law states that the former British colony is part of China.
Demosisto said the party's aims were changed at a meeting last week. "The revision to the mission statement is to better sum up Demosisto's strategy and plans, to focus on strengthening civil society, unifying democratic forces, promoting progressive values and further to solidify the foundation of Hong Kong's democratic movement," it said.
However, pro-Beijing media made clear that Mr Wong would…