#Breaking #Arrest
Over 20 HK Police Deployed to Arrest Baptist University Students' Union President
At 7am on Dec 2, 2020, over 20 police arrested Fong Chung-yin, the president of Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) students' union, at his home.
Fong is charged with "obstructing justice, refusing arrest and possessing aggressive weapons" and is detained at Shatin Police Station.
On Aug 6, 2019, Fong was aggressively arrested by the police after purchasing 10 stargazing laser pointers in Sham Shui Po. The Hong Kong police had for more than once claimed that laser pointers were "weapons".
Source: Baptist University Students' Union; Apple Daily #Dec2
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Over 20 HK Police Deployed to Arrest Baptist University Students' Union President
At 7am on Dec 2, 2020, over 20 police arrested Fong Chung-yin, the president of Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) students' union, at his home.
Fong is charged with "obstructing justice, refusing arrest and possessing aggressive weapons" and is detained at Shatin Police Station.
On Aug 6, 2019, Fong was aggressively arrested by the police after purchasing 10 stargazing laser pointers in Sham Shui Po. The Hong Kong police had for more than once claimed that laser pointers were "weapons".
Source: Baptist University Students' Union; Apple Daily #Dec2
https://www.facebook.com/166180730198433/posts/1804569759692847/
https://bit.ly/39BdbTs
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In Face Of Suspension, Head of Students Union Has No Regret in Pro-democracy Fight
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (#UST) Students’ Union (#SU) was penalised by the university management due to their role in organising the Memorial Service in remembrance of the death of fellow student #AlexChow, repainting a part of the University Road and refusing to remove material that the University deemed as pro-Hong Kong Independence.
Ka-chun MAK, the President and Kai-ho LO, the Vice-President (Internal) of the Students Union were suspended for a semester, had to complete a 72-hour campus service order and were prohibited from using any campus facility.
Mak told InMedia that he wouldn’t regret about what he had done for HKUST and Hong Kong, and that the he became the President of the SU because he wanted to change the politically apathetic campus, so that students of the University could be ‘proud of HKUST’ outside academic proficiency. He did so also to raise civic consciousness and to take on more responsibility.
During the interview, news came in about the police once again breaking into the campus of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) and arresting several students.
Mak lamented that one had to weigh the consequences before doing anything then. ‘Will you be looked into under this circumstance?’ He sighed. He thought that everyone had their own standards in their mind, if they could afford the consequences of the actions they took, they should go ahead, prepared to accept the consequences that follow. ‘If you think whatever should be done is worth the legal consequences, then do it.’
Source: InMedia #Jan27
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In Face Of Suspension, Head of Students Union Has No Regret in Pro-democracy Fight
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (#UST) Students’ Union (#SU) was penalised by the university management due to their role in organising the Memorial Service in remembrance of the death of fellow student #AlexChow, repainting a part of the University Road and refusing to remove material that the University deemed as pro-Hong Kong Independence.
Ka-chun MAK, the President and Kai-ho LO, the Vice-President (Internal) of the Students Union were suspended for a semester, had to complete a 72-hour campus service order and were prohibited from using any campus facility.
Mak told InMedia that he wouldn’t regret about what he had done for HKUST and Hong Kong, and that the he became the President of the SU because he wanted to change the politically apathetic campus, so that students of the University could be ‘proud of HKUST’ outside academic proficiency. He did so also to raise civic consciousness and to take on more responsibility.
During the interview, news came in about the police once again breaking into the campus of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) and arresting several students.
Mak lamented that one had to weigh the consequences before doing anything then. ‘Will you be looked into under this circumstance?’ He sighed. He thought that everyone had their own standards in their mind, if they could afford the consequences of the actions they took, they should go ahead, prepared to accept the consequences that follow. ‘If you think whatever should be done is worth the legal consequences, then do it.’
Source: InMedia #Jan27
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#University #HongKongYouth
New Cabinet Member of PolyU Student Union vows to continue fighting on student front for freedom and democracy
In November 2019, Hong Kong police violently attacked pro-democracy protesters in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) and Polytechnic University of Hong Kong (#PolyU).
In #PolyUSeige, more than a thousand protesters were arrested and over 300 underaged had their personal information marked down by police.
More than a year later, the new cabinet of #PolyU Student Union was formed. It was said that the PolyU student union cabinet and the #CUHK student union cabinet would perhaps the only two cabinets to be formed this year.
Different from the #CUHK “senior” cabinet, which was formed by Year 3 students, 12 of the 17 cabinet members of PolyU student union are “underaged”, including the President and Vice-Presidents.
The newly elected President, Alan Wu, is a year 1 freshman. He admitted in bitter grin that it has been a “wasted freshman year” due to the coronavirus pandemic. Not only that they have been deprived a normal senior college life and University life, but they have also witnessed their classmates being violently pinned to the ground by riot police, arrested and charged with riots.
During anti-ELAB movement, some of their friends even sacrificed their lives, leaving behind last words for people to carry on protesting.
They described themselves a generation of “distorted youth” by authoritarianism. For the same reason, the three cabinet members of PolyU student union stood up for pro-democracy movement on student front.
Source: Stand News, #Feb10
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New Cabinet Member of PolyU Student Union vows to continue fighting on student front for freedom and democracy
In November 2019, Hong Kong police violently attacked pro-democracy protesters in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) and Polytechnic University of Hong Kong (#PolyU).
In #PolyUSeige, more than a thousand protesters were arrested and over 300 underaged had their personal information marked down by police.
More than a year later, the new cabinet of #PolyU Student Union was formed. It was said that the PolyU student union cabinet and the #CUHK student union cabinet would perhaps the only two cabinets to be formed this year.
Different from the #CUHK “senior” cabinet, which was formed by Year 3 students, 12 of the 17 cabinet members of PolyU student union are “underaged”, including the President and Vice-Presidents.
The newly elected President, Alan Wu, is a year 1 freshman. He admitted in bitter grin that it has been a “wasted freshman year” due to the coronavirus pandemic. Not only that they have been deprived a normal senior college life and University life, but they have also witnessed their classmates being violently pinned to the ground by riot police, arrested and charged with riots.
During anti-ELAB movement, some of their friends even sacrificed their lives, leaving behind last words for people to carry on protesting.
They described themselves a generation of “distorted youth” by authoritarianism. For the same reason, the three cabinet members of PolyU student union stood up for pro-democracy movement on student front.
Source: Stand News, #Feb10
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One Year On: PolyU Student Recalls Traumatic Memory of #PolyUSiege
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
0020 | CUHK campus
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) does not shy away from imposing hard-hitting #oppression on the newly elected Students' Union. The University cuts tie with the student body and refuses to provide any administrative support.
The newly elected Students' Union met with the press at around mid-night on Feb 25, 2021 to reiterate their stance.
Read more about the University's statement
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28769
Utterly disappointed at the University’s harsh measures, one female member of the cabinet broke into tears when presenting the cabinet’s stance. In a trembling yet stern voice, she stated that the Students' Union will carry on what they believe and speak up on contentious issues.
“We know that making a statement now will not bring any material change. We still want to speak up and make known of our stance.”
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
0020 | CUHK campus
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) does not shy away from imposing hard-hitting #oppression on the newly elected Students' Union. The University cuts tie with the student body and refuses to provide any administrative support.
The newly elected Students' Union met with the press at around mid-night on Feb 25, 2021 to reiterate their stance.
Read more about the University's statement
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28769
Utterly disappointed at the University’s harsh measures, one female member of the cabinet broke into tears when presenting the cabinet’s stance. In a trembling yet stern voice, she stated that the Students' Union will carry on what they believe and speak up on contentious issues.
“We know that making a statement now will not bring any material change. We still want to speak up and make known of our stance.”
#University #Censorship #WhiteTerror
#FirstHand #PoliticalOppression
Students in Hong Kong apologize to supporters for beinh unable to deliver election promise amidst oppression from University
At around mid-night, the new student union cabinet called for a press briefing to state their stance in response to the University’s tough measures. Members thanked their supporters for their votes and trust, however, they apologized for not being able to carry out duties as they promised in their election manifesto.
In the face of hard-hitting suppressions and obstructions from the University, members vowed to continue their fight in the Student's Union as long as they can.
At the end of the press briefing, members of the cabinet raised and bowed to the audience to show their deep apology.
Source: First Hand, #Feb26
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
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Students in Hong Kong apologize to supporters for beinh unable to deliver election promise amidst oppression from University
At around mid-night, the new student union cabinet called for a press briefing to state their stance in response to the University’s tough measures. Members thanked their supporters for their votes and trust, however, they apologized for not being able to carry out duties as they promised in their election manifesto.
In the face of hard-hitting suppressions and obstructions from the University, members vowed to continue their fight in the Student's Union as long as they can.
At the end of the press briefing, members of the cabinet raised and bowed to the audience to show their deep apology.
Source: First Hand, #Feb26
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To those with #conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark
People always say the university is a miniature society; and even at the university, a free and fair election is impossible in Hong Kong.
On Feb 25, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) accused the newly elected students' union #Syzygia of potentially breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and cut tie with the student body.
Around midnight, the students told the press, their supporters, and fellow Hongkongers that they would uphold their stance as much as they can. They even apologize for not being able to carry out fully what they have promised owing to the University's oppression.
To all those with conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark to brighten our nights.
Photos: #FirstHand #Feb25
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To those with #conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark
People always say the university is a miniature society; and even at the university, a free and fair election is impossible in Hong Kong.
On Feb 25, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) accused the newly elected students' union #Syzygia of potentially breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and cut tie with the student body.
Around midnight, the students told the press, their supporters, and fellow Hongkongers that they would uphold their stance as much as they can. They even apologize for not being able to carry out fully what they have promised owing to the University's oppression.
To all those with conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark to brighten our nights.
Photos: #FirstHand #Feb25
#University #PoliticalOppression #StudentUnion
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
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The University of Hong Kong Severs Ties with Its Own Students' Union
In a public statement and an email to all students issued on March 30, 2021, the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) severed ties with the students' union (#HKUSU) that is generated by election.
The management accuses its students' union of conducting "radical behaviors and speeches that will risk the university for breaching the law".
The university managenent would take control over the students',union's offices and other facilities, stop collecting membership fees on its behalf, and stop providing it with financial management services.
In late February 2021, the Chinese University of Hong Kong took similar action by suppressing the newly elected students' union. In the end, the entire cabinet of the students union resigned.
HKU's action followed China-funded media's latest attack on the students' unions in the city.
Source: Stand News #Mar30
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The University of Hong Kong Severs Ties with Its Own Students' Union
In a public statement and an email to all students issued on March 30, 2021, the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) severed ties with the students' union (#HKUSU) that is generated by election.
The management accuses its students' union of conducting "radical behaviors and speeches that will risk the university for breaching the law".
The university managenent would take control over the students',union's offices and other facilities, stop collecting membership fees on its behalf, and stop providing it with financial management services.
In late February 2021, the Chinese University of Hong Kong took similar action by suppressing the newly elected students' union. In the end, the entire cabinet of the students union resigned.
HKU's action followed China-funded media's latest attack on the students' unions in the city.
Source: Stand News #Mar30
https://bit.ly/2PzNfQv
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Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "We can still strive for the future we want by our actions from moment to moment"
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[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president of the Students' Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK). The letter was submitted to the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong on May18, 2021, where the 22-year-old Au was trialed for "participating in an unauthorized assembly", "possessing weapons" and "obstructing justice" among other charges in a pro-democracy protest on October 20, 2019.
On the same day in court, Au has been convicted and the court will deliver his sentence on June 2, 2021.]
"That year, the feeling of hopelessness led to a wave of student suicides. One youth after another became overwhelmed by the feeling of darkness as they could not see their future, and ended their brief lives.
One of my best friends was among them; he departed suddenly, without leaving a word behind. After that, I spent countless days and nights curled up on my bed, watching countless sunrises and sunsets outside my window, berating myself for being unable to prevent the tragedy from happening.
It was then that I began to doubt the phrase 'determining my own destiny'. No matter how my self-determined spirit struggles, it could not slow down the fall and corruption of this land by even a little bit.
So I began to think that, in this cruel society, self-determination was probably only an absurd joke.
I was caught up in all these depressing emotions when I came to find Buddhism. I reached a relevation one day, and understood that all things came from dependent arising, and are emptiness by nature; whether times are good or bad, nothing is permanent, and nothing lasts forever.
From this, I learned to put aside my own preconceptions, and let go of my own honor and disgrace. I no longer worry whether every effort I paid would be rewarded. I only concern myself with whether what I think and do are improving myself, those around me, and the world I live in. The past cannot be changed; the present is bound by the past; but the future is determined by our choices today.
Even though much of the world is beyond our control, even beyond our knowledge, we can still strive for the future we want by our actions from moment to moment. Perhaps this is what 'determining my own destiny' really meant. This is how, through faith, I found the strength to carry on living, and the courage to meet my own future destiny."
Continue Reading Part 2:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29805
Source: InMedia #May18
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Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "We can still strive for the future we want by our actions from moment to moment"
Part 1 / 3
[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president of the Students' Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK). The letter was submitted to the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong on May18, 2021, where the 22-year-old Au was trialed for "participating in an unauthorized assembly", "possessing weapons" and "obstructing justice" among other charges in a pro-democracy protest on October 20, 2019.
On the same day in court, Au has been convicted and the court will deliver his sentence on June 2, 2021.]
"That year, the feeling of hopelessness led to a wave of student suicides. One youth after another became overwhelmed by the feeling of darkness as they could not see their future, and ended their brief lives.
One of my best friends was among them; he departed suddenly, without leaving a word behind. After that, I spent countless days and nights curled up on my bed, watching countless sunrises and sunsets outside my window, berating myself for being unable to prevent the tragedy from happening.
It was then that I began to doubt the phrase 'determining my own destiny'. No matter how my self-determined spirit struggles, it could not slow down the fall and corruption of this land by even a little bit.
So I began to think that, in this cruel society, self-determination was probably only an absurd joke.
I was caught up in all these depressing emotions when I came to find Buddhism. I reached a relevation one day, and understood that all things came from dependent arising, and are emptiness by nature; whether times are good or bad, nothing is permanent, and nothing lasts forever.
From this, I learned to put aside my own preconceptions, and let go of my own honor and disgrace. I no longer worry whether every effort I paid would be rewarded. I only concern myself with whether what I think and do are improving myself, those around me, and the world I live in. The past cannot be changed; the present is bound by the past; but the future is determined by our choices today.
Even though much of the world is beyond our control, even beyond our knowledge, we can still strive for the future we want by our actions from moment to moment. Perhaps this is what 'determining my own destiny' really meant. This is how, through faith, I found the strength to carry on living, and the courage to meet my own future destiny."
Continue Reading Part 2:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29805
Source: InMedia #May18
https://bit.ly/3tQqQg0
#PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner #PoliticalSuppression #PoliceState #HongKongProtests #AntiELAB
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The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president of the Students'…
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "I see hope...many people are still striving for Hong Kong"
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[Editor's note:
The following is a letter written by Owen Au Cheuk-hei, the former president of the Students'…
#Court #HongkongersVoice #Letter
Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "I see hope...many people are still striving for Hong Kong"
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Source: InMedia #May18
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Former #StudentsUnion President #OwenAu: "I see hope...many people are still striving for Hong Kong"
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Source: InMedia #May18
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