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The Rise of Totalitarianism: Of the Incubation of Nazi Germany and Communist China
After the First World War, Germany was isolated and sanctioned by the world. Some said that had brought inflation, economic loss, as well as the lack of transparency and communication between countries, giving rise to populism, Nazism, and finally the Second World War (almost as a necessary consequence).
To a large extent, self-scrutiny allows one to gaze into the inner abyss (in Nietzschean sense), or to cope with the collective trauma after the Second World War.
Despite that many have started to call Communist China "Chinazi", the contemporary German government seems to vigorously avoid sanctioning the Chinese government.
Whether it is China's concentration camps for the Uyghurs or national security law for Hong Kong, perhaps Germany has hoped that the Chinese Communist Party will not repeat the genocides committed by Nazi Germany.
But is this not how British Prime Minister Chamberlain had misjudged, if not 'underestimated', Nazi Germany?
Perhaps the ones expecting those who are committing atrocities to listen to rational voices are filled with excessively optimistic illusions about this world.
If we want to learn from history, should we not explore how Nazi Germany delayed and denied the goodwill sent by others in order to satisfy its aggressive desire?
Perhaps the cause and effect will really endlessly run back. And Merkel, like the red queen in Through the Looking-Glass, is running to stay in the same place.
Back then, Nazi Germany, which gradually grew through the goodwill and appeasement extended by Chamberlain. It is now when the Chinese Communist Party, by getting just another bite of the only friendly face in the free world, steadily invades the neighbours.
Maybe this is how karma runs.
#Chinazi #Germany #China #Karma
The Rise of Totalitarianism: Of the Incubation of Nazi Germany and Communist China
After the First World War, Germany was isolated and sanctioned by the world. Some said that had brought inflation, economic loss, as well as the lack of transparency and communication between countries, giving rise to populism, Nazism, and finally the Second World War (almost as a necessary consequence).
To a large extent, self-scrutiny allows one to gaze into the inner abyss (in Nietzschean sense), or to cope with the collective trauma after the Second World War.
Despite that many have started to call Communist China "Chinazi", the contemporary German government seems to vigorously avoid sanctioning the Chinese government.
Whether it is China's concentration camps for the Uyghurs or national security law for Hong Kong, perhaps Germany has hoped that the Chinese Communist Party will not repeat the genocides committed by Nazi Germany.
But is this not how British Prime Minister Chamberlain had misjudged, if not 'underestimated', Nazi Germany?
Perhaps the ones expecting those who are committing atrocities to listen to rational voices are filled with excessively optimistic illusions about this world.
If we want to learn from history, should we not explore how Nazi Germany delayed and denied the goodwill sent by others in order to satisfy its aggressive desire?
Perhaps the cause and effect will really endlessly run back. And Merkel, like the red queen in Through the Looking-Glass, is running to stay in the same place.
Back then, Nazi Germany, which gradually grew through the goodwill and appeasement extended by Chamberlain. It is now when the Chinese Communist Party, by getting just another bite of the only friendly face in the free world, steadily invades the neighbours.
Maybe this is how karma runs.
#Chinazi #Germany #China #Karma
Further Details on Tony Chung's Arrest
19 year old Tony Chung Hon-lam, founder and former convenor of the now disbanded group StudentLocalism, has been arrested by agents of the newly formed Department for Safeguarding National Security of HK Police.
The news was first reported by Yuen Long District Councilor Fleco Mo on Facebook. Another District Councilor Wong Pak-Yu visited the apartment complex surrounded by agents, who said that they belong to the "National Security Branch". When asked what crimes were committed, the agents refused to answer and said there would be press statements after the arrest.
6 agents seized bags with "evidence" and computers from the apartment. The agents was filmed on livestream saying that Chung was arrested for "inciting secession".
Further Reading:
19 Year Old Studentlocalism Activist Tong Chung Taken Away for National Security Violations
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23829
Source: Stand News, Dickson Tong Facebook
#July29 #NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState
19 year old Tony Chung Hon-lam, founder and former convenor of the now disbanded group StudentLocalism, has been arrested by agents of the newly formed Department for Safeguarding National Security of HK Police.
The news was first reported by Yuen Long District Councilor Fleco Mo on Facebook. Another District Councilor Wong Pak-Yu visited the apartment complex surrounded by agents, who said that they belong to the "National Security Branch". When asked what crimes were committed, the agents refused to answer and said there would be press statements after the arrest.
6 agents seized bags with "evidence" and computers from the apartment. The agents was filmed on livestream saying that Chung was arrested for "inciting secession".
Further Reading:
19 Year Old Studentlocalism Activist Tong Chung Taken Away for National Security Violations
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23829
Source: Stand News, Dickson Tong Facebook
#July29 #NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState
#Breaking
Student Organisations Targeted, At Least 3 Former Members Arrested in Raids
The police have coordinated arrests in Yuen Long, Tai Wai, and Sha Tin this Wednesday night, arresting at least three former members of the now disbanded pro-Independence student organisation Studentlocalism, including former convenor Tony Chung Hon-lam, his significant other, and as well as former spokesperson Ho Nok-hang.
According to sources on-site, the police claimed that the arrested are suspected to have incited succession, in violation of Article 21 of the National Security Law and would be taken to Ma On Shan Police Station, which houses the police's Department for Safeguarding National Security. More may be arrested tonight.
Studentlocalism is a pro-Independence organisation found by students founded in 2016. Although having disbanded its local operations on 30 June before the National Security Law was implemented, its overseas divisions is currently still under operations, with its Facebook page continuing to post content related to the movement.
Other student organisations have also been targeted. The email address of a localist students group Ideologist and its spokepersons were logged in by unknown people via various phones (including, but not limited to Huawei, Xiaomi, and Samsung phones) in under an hour. The unknown personnel attempted to extract information from the account and even attempted to gain control over Ideologist's social media accounts. No members of this organisation have been arrested as of yet.
Further Reading:
19 Year Old Studentlocalism Activist Tong Chung Taken Away for National Security Violations
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23829
Further Details on Tony Chung's Arrest
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23830
Source: weatherjj, Ideologist
#July29 #NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState
Student Organisations Targeted, At Least 3 Former Members Arrested in Raids
The police have coordinated arrests in Yuen Long, Tai Wai, and Sha Tin this Wednesday night, arresting at least three former members of the now disbanded pro-Independence student organisation Studentlocalism, including former convenor Tony Chung Hon-lam, his significant other, and as well as former spokesperson Ho Nok-hang.
According to sources on-site, the police claimed that the arrested are suspected to have incited succession, in violation of Article 21 of the National Security Law and would be taken to Ma On Shan Police Station, which houses the police's Department for Safeguarding National Security. More may be arrested tonight.
Studentlocalism is a pro-Independence organisation found by students founded in 2016. Although having disbanded its local operations on 30 June before the National Security Law was implemented, its overseas divisions is currently still under operations, with its Facebook page continuing to post content related to the movement.
Other student organisations have also been targeted. The email address of a localist students group Ideologist and its spokepersons were logged in by unknown people via various phones (including, but not limited to Huawei, Xiaomi, and Samsung phones) in under an hour. The unknown personnel attempted to extract information from the account and even attempted to gain control over Ideologist's social media accounts. No members of this organisation have been arrested as of yet.
Further Reading:
19 Year Old Studentlocalism Activist Tong Chung Taken Away for National Security Violations
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23829
Further Details on Tony Chung's Arrest
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23830
Source: weatherjj, Ideologist
#July29 #NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState
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19 Year Old Studentlocalism Activist Tong Chung Taken Away for National Security Violations
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2051 | Studentlocalism's Tony Chung Hon Lam was brought onto a black private car, plated VL5473. He was arrested from his Yuen Long…
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2051 | Studentlocalism's Tony Chung Hon Lam was brought onto a black private car, plated VL5473. He was arrested from his Yuen Long…