While Pikachu doesn't say much beyond his name – syllable by syllable usually – the famous character from the Pokemon cartoon and video game series has sparked a protest in Hong Kong, all because of a name change.
This may, on the surface seem trivial but the protest is linked to an important issue that could have repercussions in the island's future and identity.
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