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Interview with District Councillors Tsang Tsz-ming Lee Kwok-kuen: The Dire State of the Police State in Hong Kong
"...during our meeting of the council’s Traffic and Transport Committee, we made it clear that the police should not clear the flowers when the MTR did not file any complaints, which we have reached a consensus on this issue."
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Interview with District Councillors Tsang Tsz-ming Lee Kwok-kuen: The Dire State of the Police State in Hong Kong
"...during our meeting of the council’s Traffic and Transport Committee, we made it clear that the police should not clear the flowers when the MTR did not file any complaints, which we have reached a consensus on this issue."
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Interview with Yau Tsim Mong District Councillors Tsang Tsz-ming Lee Kwok-kuen:
The Dire State of the Police State in Hong Kong
March 31 2020 marked seven months since the 8.31 police attack. Every month on the 31st, citizens joined outside Prince Edward Station Exit C1 to remember the victims of that horrifying night. This night was filled with a different kind of tension, however, as police set up a cordon there very early at 5 pm, manning the exit themselves.
Our reporter interviewed Yau Tsim Mong District Councillors, Mr. Tsang Tsz-Ming and Mr. Lee Kwok-Keun, who have been standing in front of the police to manage the offerings from citizens, on their views on the police actions on March 31.
Q: Why did you have to hold flowers instead of letting citizens place them in front of Exit C1 (where the public altar for 831 police attack was located)?
A: As you can see, the police surrounded the exit behind us. Citizens could not get close to the exit. That’s why we are keeping the flowers for them.
Q: How long have you been standing here?
A: We arrived here around 5 pm.
[The interview took place at around 8pm]
Q: Is it true that the police cleared the tribute flowers for the first time today around 4 pm?
A: I think it was earlier at around 2 or 3 pm. We, the Yau Tsim Mong District Councillors, arrived at 5 pm, and we came with clear objectives. First, during our meeting of the council’s Traffic and Transport Committee, we made it clear that the police should not clear the flowers when the MTR did not file any complaints, which we have reached a consensus on this issue.
But today the police changed their attitude and surrounded the area. Since the 8.31 incident, many citizens have longed for the truth and tried to present offerings for the casualty that night.
When we arrived here, there has already been a police cordon. There was not much we could do so we decided to hold the flowers ourselves. If they think pinning the flowers on the
fences is disturbing, we shall be the vases because we believe many still want to show their lamentations for the 831 incident.
Q: Do you think police setting up a cordon is a bewailing and provoking act to citizens?
A: We agree that this is a provoking action. Two weeks ago on a meeting of the Traffic and Transport Committee of our District Council, we have passed the motion that without a request from the MTR, police cannot restrain citizens from pinning flowers in MTR areas, which include the fences behind me as we confirmed previously.
But the police play petty tricks by surrounding the fence so that citizens cannot get closer. This displayed how neglectful the police are to the demands of the District Council. This an appalling provocation to Hong Kong citizens.
Q: A lot of citizens volunteered to hold flowers beside you. What do you think of the police’s reaction and manners when they saw this?
A: Up till now the police have taken no action on us. So we are still here, without being searched nor dispersed. We are cooperative too, as we produced our identification documents, and did not chant any slogan or try to provoke the police. We are only upholding our responsibilities in the council and doing what we should do.
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#TsangTszMing #LeeKwokKuen
Interview with Yau Tsim Mong District Councillors Tsang Tsz-ming Lee Kwok-kuen:
The Dire State of the Police State in Hong Kong
March 31 2020 marked seven months since the 8.31 police attack. Every month on the 31st, citizens joined outside Prince Edward Station Exit C1 to remember the victims of that horrifying night. This night was filled with a different kind of tension, however, as police set up a cordon there very early at 5 pm, manning the exit themselves.
Our reporter interviewed Yau Tsim Mong District Councillors, Mr. Tsang Tsz-Ming and Mr. Lee Kwok-Keun, who have been standing in front of the police to manage the offerings from citizens, on their views on the police actions on March 31.
Q: Why did you have to hold flowers instead of letting citizens place them in front of Exit C1 (where the public altar for 831 police attack was located)?
A: As you can see, the police surrounded the exit behind us. Citizens could not get close to the exit. That’s why we are keeping the flowers for them.
Q: How long have you been standing here?
A: We arrived here around 5 pm.
[The interview took place at around 8pm]
Q: Is it true that the police cleared the tribute flowers for the first time today around 4 pm?
A: I think it was earlier at around 2 or 3 pm. We, the Yau Tsim Mong District Councillors, arrived at 5 pm, and we came with clear objectives. First, during our meeting of the council’s Traffic and Transport Committee, we made it clear that the police should not clear the flowers when the MTR did not file any complaints, which we have reached a consensus on this issue.
But today the police changed their attitude and surrounded the area. Since the 8.31 incident, many citizens have longed for the truth and tried to present offerings for the casualty that night.
When we arrived here, there has already been a police cordon. There was not much we could do so we decided to hold the flowers ourselves. If they think pinning the flowers on the
fences is disturbing, we shall be the vases because we believe many still want to show their lamentations for the 831 incident.
Q: Do you think police setting up a cordon is a bewailing and provoking act to citizens?
A: We agree that this is a provoking action. Two weeks ago on a meeting of the Traffic and Transport Committee of our District Council, we have passed the motion that without a request from the MTR, police cannot restrain citizens from pinning flowers in MTR areas, which include the fences behind me as we confirmed previously.
But the police play petty tricks by surrounding the fence so that citizens cannot get closer. This displayed how neglectful the police are to the demands of the District Council. This an appalling provocation to Hong Kong citizens.
Q: A lot of citizens volunteered to hold flowers beside you. What do you think of the police’s reaction and manners when they saw this?
A: Up till now the police have taken no action on us. So we are still here, without being searched nor dispersed. We are cooperative too, as we produced our identification documents, and did not chant any slogan or try to provoke the police. We are only upholding our responsibilities in the council and doing what we should do.
Image: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19168
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#TsangTszMing #LeeKwokKuen
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Interview with District Councillors Tsang Tsz-ming Lee Kwok-kuen: The Dire State of the Police State in Hong Kong
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Interview with District Councillors Tsang Tsz-ming Lee Kwok-kuen: The Dire State of the Police State in Hong Kong
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Residents Ask If Carrie Lam Hates Them So Much to Lockdown #YauTsimMong for the 7th Time
On Feb 4, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposed what Chief Executive Carrie Lam called "ambush-style" lockdown in a large area of Yau Ma Tei and Mongkok.
According to #DistrictCouncillor Yu Tak-po, this is the 7th lockdown imposed in the area, in addition to other mandatory testing orders.
The residents in Tung On Mansion on Pitt Street were ordered to undertake #Covid19 test last week, but they were included in the lockdown area on Feb 4, 2021.
The District Council spoke to the media and shared residents' frustration and angst. Residents pondered everyday if they would need to face another lockdown that evening. Some also asked if Carrie Lam hated them so much.
The district councillor also questioned the government's rationale behind the lockdown and the use of taxpayers' money, as the number of positive cases has been decreasing in Hong Kong.
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Residents Ask If Carrie Lam Hates Them So Much to Lockdown #YauTsimMong for the 7th Time
On Feb 4, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposed what Chief Executive Carrie Lam called "ambush-style" lockdown in a large area of Yau Ma Tei and Mongkok.
According to #DistrictCouncillor Yu Tak-po, this is the 7th lockdown imposed in the area, in addition to other mandatory testing orders.
The residents in Tung On Mansion on Pitt Street were ordered to undertake #Covid19 test last week, but they were included in the lockdown area on Feb 4, 2021.
The District Council spoke to the media and shared residents' frustration and angst. Residents pondered everyday if they would need to face another lockdown that evening. Some also asked if Carrie Lam hated them so much.
The district councillor also questioned the government's rationale behind the lockdown and the use of taxpayers' money, as the number of positive cases has been decreasing in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong Government Staff Reportedly Gives Middle Finger to Civilians During Lockdown Operation
On Feb 6, 2021, the Hong Kong authorities imposed mandatory lockdowns in Tuen Mun and To Kwa Wan.
In a coach carrying personnel heading to Tuen Mun to carry out the lockdown operation, a man, reportedly a government staff, was sighted giving a middle finger to the civilians outside.
Source: WhatsNews #Feb6
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28358
Hong Kong Government Staff Reportedly Gives Middle Finger to Civilians During Lockdown Operation
On Feb 6, 2021, the Hong Kong authorities imposed mandatory lockdowns in Tuen Mun and To Kwa Wan.
In a coach carrying personnel heading to Tuen Mun to carry out the lockdown operation, a man, reportedly a government staff, was sighted giving a middle finger to the civilians outside.
Source: WhatsNews #Feb6
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HK Authorities Refuses to Let Non-resident Leave the Lockdown Site: "You Hong Kong Citizens are Unreasonable!"
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