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A Conversation Between Journalists During the Siege of PolyU
During a discussion on whether we (journalists) should leave:
“If we leave, what if they come in and kill all the students ? “
“Let’s wait and decide later.”
“I’m not leaving, not until the last student leaves.”
In the end, not a single journalist left that rooftop.
It has been five months since the Siege at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. A freelance photojournalist Lam Yik Fei posted on his personal Facebook page documenting a conversation he exchanged with his fellow journalists that night.
Whenever they were faced with increasingly dangerous circumstances, journalists had discussed among themselves whether they should leave. Despite the worsening situation and their overwhelming fear, they usually came to a conclusion fairly quickly: as long as there is a student inside, the journalists would not leave in order to document the truth.
Source: Photographer Lam Yik Fei's Facebook, @100mosthk Instagram
#April17 #NeverForget #PolyU
A Conversation Between Journalists During the Siege of PolyU
During a discussion on whether we (journalists) should leave:
“If we leave, what if they come in and kill all the students ? “
“Let’s wait and decide later.”
“I’m not leaving, not until the last student leaves.”
In the end, not a single journalist left that rooftop.
It has been five months since the Siege at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. A freelance photojournalist Lam Yik Fei posted on his personal Facebook page documenting a conversation he exchanged with his fellow journalists that night.
Whenever they were faced with increasingly dangerous circumstances, journalists had discussed among themselves whether they should leave. Despite the worsening situation and their overwhelming fear, they usually came to a conclusion fairly quickly: as long as there is a student inside, the journalists would not leave in order to document the truth.
Source: Photographer Lam Yik Fei's Facebook, @100mosthk Instagram
#April17 #NeverForget #PolyU
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五個月前的今天，剛剛經歷完中大一戰，誰又想到接下來理工大學，結局更悲壯。當日中午，決定把車停在紅館應該是拍攝整場運動中最差的一個決定，再打開車門，已經是三天之後，沒有電腦、充電器，這張照片就是在身上的所有器材。在理工大學日以繼夜工作的三天，有一個時刻，我覺得應該給現場所有記者掌聲，也為身為一分子而自豪。...
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Today a Year Ago: 1-million-peopled Protest
The protest against the Extradition Bill was the largest in Hong Kong history on this very day a year ago.
The Democratic Front recorded 1.03 million participants, while the police claimed that there were only 240,000 people at its peak.
The government said that the procession was peaceful and orderly, but refused to answer the population's demand.
On the same day, the governmemt announced that the second reading of the bill would be carried out on June 12, 2019. After the march, police deployed pepper spray to people outside the Government Headquarters and the Legislative Council.
Another batch of about 100 civilians were stopped and searched by the police outside the Old Wan Chai Police Station at about 3 a.m. They had their particulars taken down by the police.
Source: Tam Ming Keung, Jimmy Lam @ USP
#Jun9 #AntiELab #HongKongProtests #TodayInHistory
Today a Year Ago: 1-million-peopled Protest
The protest against the Extradition Bill was the largest in Hong Kong history on this very day a year ago.
The Democratic Front recorded 1.03 million participants, while the police claimed that there were only 240,000 people at its peak.
The government said that the procession was peaceful and orderly, but refused to answer the population's demand.
On the same day, the governmemt announced that the second reading of the bill would be carried out on June 12, 2019. After the march, police deployed pepper spray to people outside the Government Headquarters and the Legislative Council.
Another batch of about 100 civilians were stopped and searched by the police outside the Old Wan Chai Police Station at about 3 a.m. They had their particulars taken down by the police.
Source: Tam Ming Keung, Jimmy Lam @ USP
#Jun9 #AntiELab #HongKongProtests #TodayInHistory
#HKChronicles #TodayInHistory #911TerroristAttack
Hongkongers Suspend Protests to Mourn Victims of 9/11; Chinese Netizens Support Terrorist Attack on the U.S.
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Hongkongers Suspend Protests to Mourn Victims of 9/11; Chinese Netizens Support Terrorist Attack on the U.S.
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Hongkongers Suspend Protests to Mourn Victims of 9/11; Chinese Netizens Support Terrorist Attack on the U.S.
On Sept 11, 2019, Hongkongers suspended all protests amidst the heat of the Anti-ELAB Movement, in order to mourn the victims of the 9/11 Terrorist Attack in the U.S.
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/6036
However, Chinese netizens had a different take according to the statements they post on social media:
- "The freedom of speech enjoyed by Morey is the same as the freedom to support the 9/11 [Terrorist Attack]"
- "I support 9/11 Terrorist Attack and the deceased anti-US fighter Bin Laden"
- "I think the 911 incident is a great battle for faith"
- "Support 9/11 [Terrorist Attack], this is justice"
- "I support Bin Laden's operation to maintain world peace"
- "Hoping for another 9/11 every single day"
See Images: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25198
Some Chinese netizens even attached photos of the burning World Trade Center, which most people would find disturbing.
This came after Houston Rocket's manager Daryl Morey raised concern over the encroachment of freedom in Hong Kong with his social media account.
Read the timeline of the NBA-China conflict: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8927
Not only did Chinese companies threatened the NBA to drop their sponsorships, advertisements and broadcasts; China's state broadcaster CCTV issued an open statement to condemn the NBA (Read here: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8029).
Despite the NBA's commissioner Adam Silver kowtowing to China by apologizing, a huge number of Chinese netizens voice support for the 9/11 terrorist attack on social media platform.
They also demanded NBA to fire Morey for posting "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong" on his personal twitter
Source: Setn, Taiwan #8Oct2019
https://www.setn.com/m/News.aspx?NewsID=615109
#FreeSpeech #StandWithMorey #StandWithHongKong #StandwithUS
Hongkongers Suspend Protests to Mourn Victims of 9/11; Chinese Netizens Support Terrorist Attack on the U.S.
On Sept 11, 2019, Hongkongers suspended all protests amidst the heat of the Anti-ELAB Movement, in order to mourn the victims of the 9/11 Terrorist Attack in the U.S.
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/6036
However, Chinese netizens had a different take according to the statements they post on social media:
- "The freedom of speech enjoyed by Morey is the same as the freedom to support the 9/11 [Terrorist Attack]"
- "I support 9/11 Terrorist Attack and the deceased anti-US fighter Bin Laden"
- "I think the 911 incident is a great battle for faith"
- "Support 9/11 [Terrorist Attack], this is justice"
- "I support Bin Laden's operation to maintain world peace"
- "Hoping for another 9/11 every single day"
See Images: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25198
Some Chinese netizens even attached photos of the burning World Trade Center, which most people would find disturbing.
This came after Houston Rocket's manager Daryl Morey raised concern over the encroachment of freedom in Hong Kong with his social media account.
Read the timeline of the NBA-China conflict: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8927
Not only did Chinese companies threatened the NBA to drop their sponsorships, advertisements and broadcasts; China's state broadcaster CCTV issued an open statement to condemn the NBA (Read here: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8029).
Despite the NBA's commissioner Adam Silver kowtowing to China by apologizing, a huge number of Chinese netizens voice support for the 9/11 terrorist attack on social media platform.
They also demanded NBA to fire Morey for posting "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong" on his personal twitter
Source: Setn, Taiwan #8Oct2019
https://www.setn.com/m/News.aspx?NewsID=615109
#FreeSpeech #StandWithMorey #StandWithHongKong #StandwithUS
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SUSPENSION OF ALL PROTEST ON SEPTEMBER 11
In rememberance of those who have fallen on 9/11, 2001.
In rememberance of those who have fallen on 9/11, 2001.
#NeverForget #HongKongChronicles #TodayinHistory
The #UmbrellaMovement Started Six Years Ago
It has been six years since Hong Kongers held up their umbrellas in the mist of tear gas.
In the afternoon of 9 September 2014, Hong Kongers who refused the CCP's 831 electoral reform and demanded for universal suffrage occupied Harcourt Road and confronted with the Police.
Source: Stand News #Sept28
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25593
The #UmbrellaMovement Started Six Years Ago
It has been six years since Hong Kongers held up their umbrellas in the mist of tear gas.
In the afternoon of 9 September 2014, Hong Kongers who refused the CCP's 831 electoral reform and demanded for universal suffrage occupied Harcourt Road and confronted with the Police.
Source: Stand News #Sept28
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Hong Kong Authorities Try to Stop Double Ten Celebration for Taiwan in Hong Kong By All Means
October 10, also known as the "double ten day", is Taiwan's national day. In Hong Kong, pro-Taiwan supporters including the Kuomingtang (#KMT) supporters often gather and celebrate by raising Taiwan's 'Blue Sky, White Sun' flag on the New Year's Day and Oct 10.
The Red House (Hung Lau) located in Tuen Mun Park used to be their popular gathering spot to observe the flag raising ceremony, where the anthem of the Republic of China (#ROC) is played. The house is a historical site in Hong Kong, for its relation to the 1911 Xinhai Revolution, which brought the imperial system to an end and the Republican Government to form in China. Oct 10, 1911 was the day where the Wuchang Uprising, one important operation of the revolution, began. This house in Hong Kong used to be a base for revolutionary activities against the Qing imperial court in the early 20th Century.
On Oct 10, 2020, not many pro-Taiwan supporters had shown up, as they usually did in any other years, due to the fear over the infringement of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Nevertheless, over 50 police were deployed in Tuen Mun Park. Tens of security guards, who claimed to be sent by the 'owner of the Red Mansion', barred civilians from approaching the site. According to Apple Daily, the park, which is managed by the government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department (#LCSD), has also planted tall bushes with thorns near the Red House.
Source: InMedia; Apple Daily; Stand News #Oct10
https://bit.ly/3lxw0tq
https://bit.ly/2SJXkIM
https://bit.ly/33IPXrk
#DoubleTen #1911Oct10 #2020Oct10 #TodayinHistory #TuenMunPark #RedMansion #XinhaiRevolution #SunYatSen #Taiwan #QingDynasty
Hong Kong Authorities Try to Stop Double Ten Celebration for Taiwan in Hong Kong By All Means
October 10, also known as the "double ten day", is Taiwan's national day. In Hong Kong, pro-Taiwan supporters including the Kuomingtang (#KMT) supporters often gather and celebrate by raising Taiwan's 'Blue Sky, White Sun' flag on the New Year's Day and Oct 10.
The Red House (Hung Lau) located in Tuen Mun Park used to be their popular gathering spot to observe the flag raising ceremony, where the anthem of the Republic of China (#ROC) is played. The house is a historical site in Hong Kong, for its relation to the 1911 Xinhai Revolution, which brought the imperial system to an end and the Republican Government to form in China. Oct 10, 1911 was the day where the Wuchang Uprising, one important operation of the revolution, began. This house in Hong Kong used to be a base for revolutionary activities against the Qing imperial court in the early 20th Century.
On Oct 10, 2020, not many pro-Taiwan supporters had shown up, as they usually did in any other years, due to the fear over the infringement of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Nevertheless, over 50 police were deployed in Tuen Mun Park. Tens of security guards, who claimed to be sent by the 'owner of the Red Mansion', barred civilians from approaching the site. According to Apple Daily, the park, which is managed by the government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department (#LCSD), has also planted tall bushes with thorns near the Red House.
Source: InMedia; Apple Daily; Stand News #Oct10
https://bit.ly/3lxw0tq
https://bit.ly/2SJXkIM
https://bit.ly/33IPXrk
#DoubleTen #1911Oct10 #2020Oct10 #TodayinHistory #TuenMunPark #RedMansion #XinhaiRevolution #SunYatSen #Taiwan #QingDynasty
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
Source: Stand News #Dec26
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
Source: Stand News #Dec26
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
79 years ago, Hong Kong under British Adminstration surrendered to the invading Japanese Army on Christmas Day, 1941, after weeks of fierce battles across the British colony.
The day has since been known as "Black Christmas" in Hong Kong history.
This year, Consul General Aleksander Dańda and Vice-Consul Dominik Jakuszko of the Polish Consulate General in Hong Kong paid a visit to the Stanley Military Cemetery and Sai Wan War Cemetery, to commemorate the Polish soldiers who gave their lives to defend Hong Kong.
See photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27578
In a Facebook post, the Consulate General described Polish volunteers fighting alongside the HK Volunteer Defense Corps during the Battle of Hong Kong. The defending troops consisted of soldiers from Britain, India, Canada, ethnic Chinese and Hong Kong locals, as well as Portugal and a number of Eurasian countries.
The Stanley Military Cemetery is one of the oldest military cemeteries in Hong Kong, dating back to the early days of its colonial history in the 19th century, and served as burial grounds of British troops and their families.
The Sai Wan War Cemetery was established for British Commonwealth troops, commercial ship crews, as well as soldiers and civilians who died in battle or as prisoners of war.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3757698324315760/
See also:
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hong Kong
https://www.facebook.com/115888726479046/posts/468290241238891/
#BoxingDay2020 #WWII #Poland #BattleOfHongKong
Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
79 years ago, Hong Kong under British Adminstration surrendered to the invading Japanese Army on Christmas Day, 1941, after weeks of fierce battles across the British colony.
The day has since been known as "Black Christmas" in Hong Kong history.
This year, Consul General Aleksander Dańda and Vice-Consul Dominik Jakuszko of the Polish Consulate General in Hong Kong paid a visit to the Stanley Military Cemetery and Sai Wan War Cemetery, to commemorate the Polish soldiers who gave their lives to defend Hong Kong.
See photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27578
In a Facebook post, the Consulate General described Polish volunteers fighting alongside the HK Volunteer Defense Corps during the Battle of Hong Kong. The defending troops consisted of soldiers from Britain, India, Canada, ethnic Chinese and Hong Kong locals, as well as Portugal and a number of Eurasian countries.
The Stanley Military Cemetery is one of the oldest military cemeteries in Hong Kong, dating back to the early days of its colonial history in the 19th century, and served as burial grounds of British troops and their families.
The Sai Wan War Cemetery was established for British Commonwealth troops, commercial ship crews, as well as soldiers and civilians who died in battle or as prisoners of war.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3757698324315760/
See also:
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hong Kong
https://www.facebook.com/115888726479046/posts/468290241238891/
#BoxingDay2020 #WWII #Poland #BattleOfHongKong
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
Source: Stand News #Dec26
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
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17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
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17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
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17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Seventeen years ago, Hong Kong singer, actress and popular icon Anita Mui passed away on December 30, 2003 at the age of 40. For her righteousness and valiance, she is forever a superstar in Hongkongers' hearts.
Mui voiced support for the pro-democracy movement in China as early as in May 1989, before the June 4th Tiananmen Massacre took place. In Hong Kong, Mui participated in rallies and protests, despite her busy showbiz schedule. She also lent her voice to the pro-democracy song "For Freedom" (1989).
Mui is always remembered for her persistence on justice and outcry for the Chinese Communist Party government's suppression of pro-democracy movement.
It was also reported that Mui quit the leading role in Center Stage (1990), a work by renowned Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan, because she refused to go to China for shooting.
When asked in 1990 if she was worried about the impact of her outspokenness on her career, Mui said, "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important."
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
http://bit.ly/2Q6qAca
https://bit.ly/3ptKQ6g
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Listen to "Song of the Setting Sun" (1989): A Theme Song of "A Better Tomorrow III" Performed by Anita Mui:
https://youtu.be/bF07MUogdt4
#Cantopop #HongKongCulture
17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Seventeen years ago, Hong Kong singer, actress and popular icon Anita Mui passed away on December 30, 2003 at the age of 40. For her righteousness and valiance, she is forever a superstar in Hongkongers' hearts.
Mui voiced support for the pro-democracy movement in China as early as in May 1989, before the June 4th Tiananmen Massacre took place. In Hong Kong, Mui participated in rallies and protests, despite her busy showbiz schedule. She also lent her voice to the pro-democracy song "For Freedom" (1989).
Mui is always remembered for her persistence on justice and outcry for the Chinese Communist Party government's suppression of pro-democracy movement.
It was also reported that Mui quit the leading role in Center Stage (1990), a work by renowned Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan, because she refused to go to China for shooting.
When asked in 1990 if she was worried about the impact of her outspokenness on her career, Mui said, "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important."
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
http://bit.ly/2Q6qAca
https://bit.ly/3ptKQ6g
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Listen to "Song of the Setting Sun" (1989): A Theme Song of "A Better Tomorrow III" Performed by Anita Mui:
https://youtu.be/bF07MUogdt4
#Cantopop #HongKongCulture
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#NeverForget #2Years Ago: Pro-democracy Hongkongers Sing Hallelujah to the Lord Overnight
Two years ago, after June 9, 2019, Hong Kong citizens continued to voice their discontent towards the government's indifference to the 1-million-peopled march --the authorities not only refused to withdraw the plan to implement extradition to China, but also set up the second reading of the bill on June 12, 2019.
On the evening of June 11, 2019, just as pro-democracy Hongkongers surrounded the Legislative Building, the police deployed 5,000 officers at the scene.
As tension built up, religious groups held a mass prayer gathering near Tamar Park, leading the crowd to sing
"Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" in front of the police for over ten hours until dawn.
However, this did not prevent the police from clashing with the civilians on the next day, marking the first case of large-scale police violence in the #AntiELAB movement.
Photo: Kenji Wong
Source: Stand News #Jun11
https://bit.ly/3gnAJgA
#TodayInHistory #Sing
Two years ago, after June 9, 2019, Hong Kong citizens continued to voice their discontent towards the government's indifference to the 1-million-peopled march --the authorities not only refused to withdraw the plan to implement extradition to China, but also set up the second reading of the bill on June 12, 2019.
On the evening of June 11, 2019, just as pro-democracy Hongkongers surrounded the Legislative Building, the police deployed 5,000 officers at the scene.
As tension built up, religious groups held a mass prayer gathering near Tamar Park, leading the crowd to sing
"Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" in front of the police for over ten hours until dawn.
However, this did not prevent the police from clashing with the civilians on the next day, marking the first case of large-scale police violence in the #AntiELAB movement.
Photo: Kenji Wong
Source: Stand News #Jun11
https://bit.ly/3gnAJgA
#TodayInHistory #Sing