Benny Tai: No matter how many highs and lows are ahead, one day we will see Hong Kong enter into a true golden age
Dr. Benny Tai, one of the organizers of this weekend's primary election as well as conveners in Occupy Central campaign in 2014, shares his thoughts of the first day of the primary election on Facebook:
"At this moment, my feelings are conflicted.
On one hand, I breathe a sigh of relief. The turnout for the primary election was far larger than I expected. On the other hand, past experience tells me that every time Hongkongers accomplish a miraculous feat, those in power feel gravely threatened. And they will definitely scheme to strike back even harder.
Until the September election, they will suppress Hongkongers in every conceivable manner, and as much revenge on us as they can. We must be mentally prepared.
Again, from past experience, every 'high' in our movement would be followed by a period of lows, but every low builds up energy to push ourselves on to a higher peak, because of the undefeatable resolve that is rooted deep within every Hongkonger. And this is why I believe, no matter how many highs and lows are ahead, one day we will see Hong Kong enter into a true golden age.
For now, let's not think too much. Let's work hard and make this miracle happen!"
Source: Benny Tai's Facebook #Jul11 #BennyTai #PrimaryElection
Primary Election as Lesson of Democracy: "Hongkongers are willing to stand up and practice what they believe to save the city"
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Dr. Benny Tai, one of the organizers of this weekend's primary election as well as conveners in Occupy Central campaign in 2014, shares his thoughts of the first day of the primary election on Facebook:
"At this moment, my feelings are conflicted.
On one hand, I breathe a sigh of relief. The turnout for the primary election was far larger than I expected. On the other hand, past experience tells me that every time Hongkongers accomplish a miraculous feat, those in power feel gravely threatened. And they will definitely scheme to strike back even harder.
Until the September election, they will suppress Hongkongers in every conceivable manner, and as much revenge on us as they can. We must be mentally prepared.
Again, from past experience, every 'high' in our movement would be followed by a period of lows, but every low builds up energy to push ourselves on to a higher peak, because of the undefeatable resolve that is rooted deep within every Hongkonger. And this is why I believe, no matter how many highs and lows are ahead, one day we will see Hong Kong enter into a true golden age.
For now, let's not think too much. Let's work hard and make this miracle happen!"
Source: Benny Tai's Facebook #Jul11 #BennyTai #PrimaryElection
Primary Election as Lesson of Democracy: "Hongkongers are willing to stand up and practice what they believe to save the city"
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Primary Election as Lesson of Democracy: "Hongkongers are willing to stand up and practice what they believe to save the city"
From the facebook post of Du Chow Po-chung, associate professor in Government and Public Adminisration…
Primary Election as Lesson of Democracy: "Hongkongers are willing to stand up and practice what they believe to save the city"
From the facebook post of Du Chow Po-chung, associate professor in Government and Public Adminisration…
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Unprecedented:
Long Queues of Voters in Primary Elections; Voter waited 2 hours told journalists “Worth it"
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Unprecedented:
Long Queues of Voters in Primary Elections; Voter waited 2 hours told journalists “Worth it"
Read full article:
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23400
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Unprecedented:
Long Queues of Voters in Primary Elections; Voter waited 2 hours told journalists “Worth it"
11 and 12 July are the primary elections of the pro-democracy camp, an unprecedented undertaking in the history of Hong Kong democracy. At 7 pm on July 11, hundreds of citizens still queued up at Tin Shui polling station in Tin Shui Wai neighbourhood to cast their vote.
Mr. Yu stood in the front of the queue when Stand News journalists approached him, who has been waiting in line since 4pm. He complained about voting information being unclear, suggesting sharing the average queuing time on the voting app to allocate people to nearby polling stations. However, after he walked out from the polling station, he told reporters that “it’s worth it.”
When asked why he chose to stay for two hours, “because I really want to vote!” explained Mr. Yu. Yet he admitted that he wasn’t optimistic about the prospects of democracy in Hong Kong. “It’s really 50-50 – there’s a big chance our candidates will be disqualified.” “If our elected candidate is disqualified, I think I will vote for whoever the voting mechanism recommended”, he added, “in the interest of the collective”.
He also mentioned that he prefers non-traditional candidates, “I appreciate candidates who are more energetic,” he explained. He hopes candidates, should they be elected, will exercise their power more effectively and participate in council affairs more actively. “Don’t disappoint your constituents.”
Source: Stand News #Jul11
Unprecedented:
Long Queues of Voters in Primary Elections; Voter waited 2 hours told journalists “Worth it"
11 and 12 July are the primary elections of the pro-democracy camp, an unprecedented undertaking in the history of Hong Kong democracy. At 7 pm on July 11, hundreds of citizens still queued up at Tin Shui polling station in Tin Shui Wai neighbourhood to cast their vote.
Mr. Yu stood in the front of the queue when Stand News journalists approached him, who has been waiting in line since 4pm. He complained about voting information being unclear, suggesting sharing the average queuing time on the voting app to allocate people to nearby polling stations. However, after he walked out from the polling station, he told reporters that “it’s worth it.”
When asked why he chose to stay for two hours, “because I really want to vote!” explained Mr. Yu. Yet he admitted that he wasn’t optimistic about the prospects of democracy in Hong Kong. “It’s really 50-50 – there’s a big chance our candidates will be disqualified.” “If our elected candidate is disqualified, I think I will vote for whoever the voting mechanism recommended”, he added, “in the interest of the collective”.
He also mentioned that he prefers non-traditional candidates, “I appreciate candidates who are more energetic,” he explained. He hopes candidates, should they be elected, will exercise their power more effectively and participate in council affairs more actively. “Don’t disappoint your constituents.”
Source: Stand News #Jul11
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Volunteer Attacked by Pro-Establishment Fraction
According to an assistant of pro-democracy legislator Jeremy Tam Man-ho, a volunteer setting up the street booth at Lok Fu in the afternoon of July 11 was attacked.
At around 5:30 pm, several people shouted and insulted the volunteer at the street. One of them attacked the volunteer with a long umbrella. The assistant said the volunteer was not seriously injured, and they reported it to the police. However, the police still haven't arrived at 6 pm.
Jeremy Tam said besides suppression by the government, pro-Beijing camp also tends fo use violence. He urged electors to vote. "The more people come out, the less afraid we are." He also reminded volunteers, "If any risk arises, please leave. Don't let people have excuse to make things worse."
Source: Stand News #Jul11
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Volunteer Attacked by Pro-Establishment Fraction
According to an assistant of pro-democracy legislator Jeremy Tam Man-ho, a volunteer setting up the street booth at Lok Fu in the afternoon of July 11 was attacked.
At around 5:30 pm, several people shouted and insulted the volunteer at the street. One of them attacked the volunteer with a long umbrella. The assistant said the volunteer was not seriously injured, and they reported it to the police. However, the police still haven't arrived at 6 pm.
Jeremy Tam said besides suppression by the government, pro-Beijing camp also tends fo use violence. He urged electors to vote. "The more people come out, the less afraid we are." He also reminded volunteers, "If any risk arises, please leave. Don't let people have excuse to make things worse."
Source: Stand News #Jul11
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Urine Bomb Attack on Polling Station Fails to Disrupt Voting
Before the polling station in Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui opened at noon, on the first day of the primary election on July 11 someone dropped a “urine bomb” from above, nearly hitting the tens of citizens waiting in line to vote.
Witness Kwok Long Fung, a district councilor, pointed out to journalists that the area was not a blackspot of incidents with objects being thrown from above, suspecting the incident was intentionally targeting the primary elections. He added that no one was splashed by the urine. The incident didn’t affect voters either. Long queues even appeared outside the polling station that afternoon.
Source: InMedia #Jul11
Urine Bomb Attack on Polling Station Fails to Disrupt Voting
Before the polling station in Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui opened at noon, on the first day of the primary election on July 11 someone dropped a “urine bomb” from above, nearly hitting the tens of citizens waiting in line to vote.
Witness Kwok Long Fung, a district councilor, pointed out to journalists that the area was not a blackspot of incidents with objects being thrown from above, suspecting the incident was intentionally targeting the primary elections. He added that no one was splashed by the urine. The incident didn’t affect voters either. Long queues even appeared outside the polling station that afternoon.
Source: InMedia #Jul11
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Lennon Wall at #HKU Destroyed by Unknown People
The Lennon wall along U street of the University of Hong Kong was destroyed by unknown persons at around 7pm on July 11. The suspects took MTR to leave afterwards.
Source: HKU Campus TV #Jul11
Lennon Wall at #HKU Destroyed by Unknown People
The Lennon wall along U street of the University of Hong Kong was destroyed by unknown persons at around 7pm on July 11. The suspects took MTR to leave afterwards.
Source: HKU Campus TV #Jul11
Tai Po District Councilor received a warning for Setting up Polling Station: Even better outdoors since more people can see it.
Chow Yuen Wai, Tai Po district councillor, received a warning letter on July 10 issued by the Housing Authorities. Chow was warned that he could not use his office as a polling station. Otherwise, he migt violate the lease agreement.
Under the circumstances, the station was transformed into a street booth nearby. He said it waw tough for the volunteers due to being exposed to the sun and rain.
Neverthess, Chow said "[Setting the station] Outdoor is better since more people can see it!"
Source: InMedia #Jul11
#PrimaryElection #Taipo
Chow Yuen Wai, Tai Po district councillor, received a warning letter on July 10 issued by the Housing Authorities. Chow was warned that he could not use his office as a polling station. Otherwise, he migt violate the lease agreement.
Under the circumstances, the station was transformed into a street booth nearby. He said it waw tough for the volunteers due to being exposed to the sun and rain.
Neverthess, Chow said "[Setting the station] Outdoor is better since more people can see it!"
Source: InMedia #Jul11
#PrimaryElection #Taipo
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Dessert Shop at Tuen Mun as Polling Station for Primary Election, Shopowner: "I hope more people can vote for the candidate in their mind"
The pro-democracy camp is organizing the primary election on 11 and 12 July. Besides district councillors' offices, many pro-democracy "yellow" shops became polling stations. "Tan's Dessert Cafe" locating at Hung Kiu in Tuen Mun was one of them.
An area in the shop was designated for polling. More than ten people queued outside the shop for voting.
The shop owner Tomas opened the shop eight hours earlier, in order to fit the time for the primary election. He told reporters that he didn't worry that the business may go down. "I hope Kong Kong can be better and more people can vote for the candidate in their mind."
Tomas was aware that the police had searched a "yellow" shop with Lennon Wall at Shau Kei Wan's Main Street East on July 2, the second day after the national security law had been enforced in Hong Kong. Tomas then removed the Lennon Wall and pro-democracy posters in his shop. He said people in the catering industry felt panic because of the national security law and the white terror it triggered.
Earlier, an ice-cream shop that planned to be a polling station was accused by its landlord of violating the law. Tomas felt helpless, but he said he didn't worry about violating the national security law for the time being by turning his shop into the polling station. "Being a polling station can't subvert of state power. It is just a polling station for the primary station. We didn't do anything harmful to the country.
Tomas hasn't voted yet since he coordinated operating the polling station on July 11 but emphasized that he will vote on the second day. He feels confident about the target of the pro-democracy camp "35+" [to win more than 35 seats], "If Hongkongers act together, we can achieve it."
Source: Stand News #Jul11
80-year-old granny went to a polling station with walking stick: "not exhausted, need to vote if we love Hong Kong."
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23384
Dessert Shop at Tuen Mun as Polling Station for Primary Election, Shopowner: "I hope more people can vote for the candidate in their mind"
The pro-democracy camp is organizing the primary election on 11 and 12 July. Besides district councillors' offices, many pro-democracy "yellow" shops became polling stations. "Tan's Dessert Cafe" locating at Hung Kiu in Tuen Mun was one of them.
An area in the shop was designated for polling. More than ten people queued outside the shop for voting.
The shop owner Tomas opened the shop eight hours earlier, in order to fit the time for the primary election. He told reporters that he didn't worry that the business may go down. "I hope Kong Kong can be better and more people can vote for the candidate in their mind."
Tomas was aware that the police had searched a "yellow" shop with Lennon Wall at Shau Kei Wan's Main Street East on July 2, the second day after the national security law had been enforced in Hong Kong. Tomas then removed the Lennon Wall and pro-democracy posters in his shop. He said people in the catering industry felt panic because of the national security law and the white terror it triggered.
Earlier, an ice-cream shop that planned to be a polling station was accused by its landlord of violating the law. Tomas felt helpless, but he said he didn't worry about violating the national security law for the time being by turning his shop into the polling station. "Being a polling station can't subvert of state power. It is just a polling station for the primary station. We didn't do anything harmful to the country.
Tomas hasn't voted yet since he coordinated operating the polling station on July 11 but emphasized that he will vote on the second day. He feels confident about the target of the pro-democracy camp "35+" [to win more than 35 seats], "If Hongkongers act together, we can achieve it."
Source: Stand News #Jul11
80-year-old granny went to a polling station with walking stick: "not exhausted, need to vote if we love Hong Kong."
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80-year-old granny went to a polling station with walking stick: "not exhausted, need to vote if we love Hong Kong."
Ms Choi, an 80-year-old granny, came to a polling station with a walking stick and completed the primary election with helpers'…
80-year-old granny went to a polling station with walking stick: "not exhausted, need to vote if we love Hong Kong."
Ms Choi, an 80-year-old granny, came to a polling station with a walking stick and completed the primary election with helpers'…
Police Storm in and Search Polling Station in So Uk Estate after Primary Election Voting
After the primaries organized by the democracy front ended on the first day, nine uniformed police conducted search at a polling station in So Uk Estate. They filmed and took picture of the polling station, claiming that a censored protest slogan in the size of the finger tip was found on a decorative fai chun.
Editor's note: Since July 2, 2020, the Hong Kong government stated that the protest slogan "liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" suggested a pro-independence stance, which breached the newly enforced National Security Law.
Source: InMedia #Jul11
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After the primaries organized by the democracy front ended on the first day, nine uniformed police conducted search at a polling station in So Uk Estate. They filmed and took picture of the polling station, claiming that a censored protest slogan in the size of the finger tip was found on a decorative fai chun.
Editor's note: Since July 2, 2020, the Hong Kong government stated that the protest slogan "liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" suggested a pro-independence stance, which breached the newly enforced National Security Law.
Source: InMedia #Jul11
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#ChineseCharacteristic
The "rule of law" with Chinese Characteristic
Ai Weiwei, the renowned Chinese contemporary artist, “reconstructed” his daily life in detention in a series of scene models, where he was being “closely watched” by two Chinese officers in PLA uniform at all times when he was eating, sleeping, taking a shower or even using toilet.
Source : Facebook page 自由之聲
#Jul11 #RuleofLaw #Aiweiwei
#ProtestArt
The "rule of law" with Chinese Characteristic
Ai Weiwei, the renowned Chinese contemporary artist, “reconstructed” his daily life in detention in a series of scene models, where he was being “closely watched” by two Chinese officers in PLA uniform at all times when he was eating, sleeping, taking a shower or even using toilet.
Source : Facebook page 自由之聲
#Jul11 #RuleofLaw #Aiweiwei
#ProtestArt