#CausewayBayBookstore
Dissident Bookseller Hopes His New Bookstore can be the Safe Haven for Hongkongers in Taiwan
Hong Kong dissident bookseller Lam Wing Kee reopened Causeway Bay Bookstore in Taipei on April 25.
Lam was one of the booksellers who were abducted by the Chinese authorities in 2015, for selling books censored by China in the Causeway Bay Bookstore in Honh Kong. He was illegally detained in China and finally exposed the case when he had a chance to escape to Hong Kong.
Since last year he has relocated to Taiwan. By reopening the Causeway Bay Bookstore in Taipei, he hopes to create a safe haven for Hongkoners in Taiwan.
Books quickly stowed away on the opening day, leaving empty bookshelves and warm hearts filled with hope and gratitude.
Source: Facebook page – Chu Hoi Dick; RTHK
https://www.facebook.com/201155333283732/posts/2927126697353235/
#Apr27 #LamWingKee #HongKongBooksellers #ToFreedom #GlobalSupport
#Taiwan
Dissident Bookseller Hopes His New Bookstore can be the Safe Haven for Hongkongers in Taiwan
Hong Kong dissident bookseller Lam Wing Kee reopened Causeway Bay Bookstore in Taipei on April 25.
Lam was one of the booksellers who were abducted by the Chinese authorities in 2015, for selling books censored by China in the Causeway Bay Bookstore in Honh Kong. He was illegally detained in China and finally exposed the case when he had a chance to escape to Hong Kong.
Since last year he has relocated to Taiwan. By reopening the Causeway Bay Bookstore in Taipei, he hopes to create a safe haven for Hongkoners in Taiwan.
Books quickly stowed away on the opening day, leaving empty bookshelves and warm hearts filled with hope and gratitude.
Source: Facebook page – Chu Hoi Dick; RTHK
https://www.facebook.com/201155333283732/posts/2927126697353235/
#Apr27 #LamWingKee #HongKongBooksellers #ToFreedom #GlobalSupport
#Taiwan
#ToFreedom
Hong Kong Dissident Bookseller Reopens Bookstore in Taiwan in a bid for Freedom and Democracy
A year after he fled to Taiwan, Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing Kee opened "Causeway Bay Bookstore" on April 25 in the capital, just days after being pelted red paint by three men who were arrested a day after the attack.
Lam credited Taiwanese government for granting him the assistance needed in reopening the bookstore that was originally run in Hong Kong but was forced to shut down after booksellers including Lam were abducted by China.
Aside from sending 300 police force to stand guard and offer protection, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen sent a flower basket which wrote "Let justice flow on like a river and righteousness a never-failing stream".
[Editor's note: "To Freedom” is a line from the film “Detention” which portrays life in 1962-Taiwan during the martial law era. The film won several Golden Horse Film accolades in 2019.]
Image: HKCnews
Source: RWBB; Strait Times #Apr27 #Taiwan #LamWingKee
Hong Kong Dissident Bookseller Reopens Bookstore in Taiwan in a bid for Freedom and Democracy
A year after he fled to Taiwan, Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing Kee opened "Causeway Bay Bookstore" on April 25 in the capital, just days after being pelted red paint by three men who were arrested a day after the attack.
Lam credited Taiwanese government for granting him the assistance needed in reopening the bookstore that was originally run in Hong Kong but was forced to shut down after booksellers including Lam were abducted by China.
Aside from sending 300 police force to stand guard and offer protection, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen sent a flower basket which wrote "Let justice flow on like a river and righteousness a never-failing stream".
[Editor's note: "To Freedom” is a line from the film “Detention” which portrays life in 1962-Taiwan during the martial law era. The film won several Golden Horse Film accolades in 2019.]
Image: HKCnews
Source: RWBB; Strait Times #Apr27 #Taiwan #LamWingKee
#FirstHand #May24
Hongkongers: On Fear
“You have your fears. So do I.
The fear of pain, the fear of bullets, the fear of being bludgeoned.
But I want freedom. I want our martyrs acquitted!"
“The coldness of justice is not as concerning as compared to the coldness of our hearts -
Keep the fire burning.”
The old Hong Kong will be but a memory under the National Security Law. Yet, in the ruins, an inextinguishable fire burns. Darkness is but the absence of light. Likewise, the darkness brought upon by evil dictators shall perish in the presence of the light of freedom and truth.
#Words #Graffiti #ProtestArt
#NationalSecurityLaw #ToFreedom #CausewayBay
Hongkongers: On Fear
“You have your fears. So do I.
The fear of pain, the fear of bullets, the fear of being bludgeoned.
But I want freedom. I want our martyrs acquitted!"
“The coldness of justice is not as concerning as compared to the coldness of our hearts -
Keep the fire burning.”
The old Hong Kong will be but a memory under the National Security Law. Yet, in the ruins, an inextinguishable fire burns. Darkness is but the absence of light. Likewise, the darkness brought upon by evil dictators shall perish in the presence of the light of freedom and truth.
#Words #Graffiti #ProtestArt
#NationalSecurityLaw #ToFreedom #CausewayBay
"I feel glad to be fighting with you 🙂"
"Me too. Thanks, fellas 😊"
- Graffiti at Canal Road Flyover, 24 May 2020
Source: USP #May24
#StandWithHongKong #FightForFreedom #Hongkongers #Graffiti #Words
#ToFreedom
"Me too. Thanks, fellas 😊"
- Graffiti at Canal Road Flyover, 24 May 2020
Source: USP #May24
#StandWithHongKong #FightForFreedom #Hongkongers #Graffiti #Words
#ToFreedom
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#FirstHand #27May
How Far Can the Police Go to Suppress People's Voice?
1509 | Admiralty/Wanchai
On May 27, police and "special constables" were deoloyed excessively in Hong Kong. The armed forces did not restrain themselves from violating civilians' and journalists' rights of expression and reporting. On top of firing in the city's financial district, the police arrested over 360 civilians, making it the highest day record in 2020.
This video taken at 1509 shows one of these scenes: Riot police set up cordon and surrounded civilians between Admiralty and Wan Chai. As this slowly turned into the daily nightmares of Hong Kong, we implore you, our readers: never get used to suppresion.
#NeverForgive #NeverGiveUp #ToFreedom #HongKongProtests
How Far Can the Police Go to Suppress People's Voice?
1509 | Admiralty/Wanchai
On May 27, police and "special constables" were deoloyed excessively in Hong Kong. The armed forces did not restrain themselves from violating civilians' and journalists' rights of expression and reporting. On top of firing in the city's financial district, the police arrested over 360 civilians, making it the highest day record in 2020.
This video taken at 1509 shows one of these scenes: Riot police set up cordon and surrounded civilians between Admiralty and Wan Chai. As this slowly turned into the daily nightmares of Hong Kong, we implore you, our readers: never get used to suppresion.
#NeverForgive #NeverGiveUp #ToFreedom #HongKongProtests
#ToFreedom
"We just want to express our wishes":
Hongkongers feel powerless in face of Beijing pressure
May 31, 2020 is the ninth month since the 8.31 Prince Edward Incident. In spite of the possible consequences under the National Security Law, some citizens continued to commemorate the victims of police brutality at the altar outside Prince Edward Station, where the offerings and flowers were repeatedly cleared by riot police.
One of these citizens, Mr. Chow, said Hongkongers are currently filled with powerlessness. “We Hongkongers just want to express our wishes. It’s very disappointing to see the flowers getting cleared every time.” He told the journalists that after the passage of the National Security Law by Beijing, he decided to migrate to Taiwan. Yet, he has mixed feelings. “I was born and raised in Hong Kong. Which place can be better than Hong Kong for me?”
Source: InMedia #May31
#OneCountryOneSystem #NationalSecurityLaw
"We just want to express our wishes":
Hongkongers feel powerless in face of Beijing pressure
May 31, 2020 is the ninth month since the 8.31 Prince Edward Incident. In spite of the possible consequences under the National Security Law, some citizens continued to commemorate the victims of police brutality at the altar outside Prince Edward Station, where the offerings and flowers were repeatedly cleared by riot police.
One of these citizens, Mr. Chow, said Hongkongers are currently filled with powerlessness. “We Hongkongers just want to express our wishes. It’s very disappointing to see the flowers getting cleared every time.” He told the journalists that after the passage of the National Security Law by Beijing, he decided to migrate to Taiwan. Yet, he has mixed feelings. “I was born and raised in Hong Kong. Which place can be better than Hong Kong for me?”
Source: InMedia #May31
#OneCountryOneSystem #NationalSecurityLaw
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#NeverForget #NeverForgive #June12
1st Anniversary of June 12:
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement in 366 Days, 8784 Hours
On June 12, 2019, Hongkongers protested outside the Legislative Council to oppose the second reading of the controversial extradition law.
The police deployed at least 150 rounds of tear gas, along with pepper spray and rubber bullets, to disperse peaceful civilians, leading to public outcry towards police brutality since then.
Since then, the protests in pursuit of freedom and democracy go on, despite adversity.
Source: Hong Kong Amnesty International #Jun11
#ToFreedom #HongKongProtests #FiveDemandsNotOneLess #StandWithHongKong
1st Anniversary of June 12:
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement in 366 Days, 8784 Hours
On June 12, 2019, Hongkongers protested outside the Legislative Council to oppose the second reading of the controversial extradition law.
The police deployed at least 150 rounds of tear gas, along with pepper spray and rubber bullets, to disperse peaceful civilians, leading to public outcry towards police brutality since then.
Since then, the protests in pursuit of freedom and democracy go on, despite adversity.
Source: Hong Kong Amnesty International #Jun11
#ToFreedom #HongKongProtests #FiveDemandsNotOneLess #StandWithHongKong
#Taiwan #Past #MartialLaw
#ToFreedom #PressFreedom
Cherish Freedom: Salute to Journalists
Source: Taiwan's Ministry of Culture Facebook Page #Aug11
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/24374
#ToFreedom #PressFreedom
Cherish Freedom: Salute to Journalists
Source: Taiwan's Ministry of Culture Facebook Page #Aug11
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/24374
#Taiwan #Past #MartialLaw
#ToFreedom #PressFreedom
Cherish Freedom: Salute to Journalists
Taiwan has passed the era of the prohibition on newspapers for over 30 years.
In 1951, during the period of martial law, the Taiwanese government began to impose restrictions on the publication of newspapers, including banning new newspaper companies from registration, limiting the number of pages for newspapers, and restricting the location of printing houses.
The government removed the ban on newspapers in 1998. During these 37 years, there were only 31 newspaper companies. Every piece of the newspaper could only contain 3 sheets of content at maximum. For the practitioners having their printing houses far away from the registered location, they could only be collected newspapers of the day until afternoon.
Nevertheless, there were still lots of people trying to break free of the constraints and striving for the freedom of thought and speech.
After the incubation of the press during the period of martial law and its diverse development after lifting on the ban, the number of people reading newspapers is decreasing every year in the current decades. Although there are challenges of digitalization and the era of the Internet, the press keeps delivering information every day and night without stop after several ups and downs.
As a result, no matter how society changes today, a convenience store always sells newspapers with different stands and opinions available in the next day without silencing.
This day will eventually come - the days without a prohibition on newspaper outnumbers the days without freedom. We will gradually get used to the air of freedom, but do not forget freedom comes with a price.
Regarding Journalists, they are at the forefront of protecting channels to voice out the opinions freely. We cherish the value of freedom with respect and gratitude.
Source: Taiwan's Ministry of Culture Facebook Page #Aug11
https://www.facebook.com/www.moc.gov.tw/posts/3182253285187919
#ToFreedom #PressFreedom
Cherish Freedom: Salute to Journalists
Taiwan has passed the era of the prohibition on newspapers for over 30 years.
In 1951, during the period of martial law, the Taiwanese government began to impose restrictions on the publication of newspapers, including banning new newspaper companies from registration, limiting the number of pages for newspapers, and restricting the location of printing houses.
The government removed the ban on newspapers in 1998. During these 37 years, there were only 31 newspaper companies. Every piece of the newspaper could only contain 3 sheets of content at maximum. For the practitioners having their printing houses far away from the registered location, they could only be collected newspapers of the day until afternoon.
Nevertheless, there were still lots of people trying to break free of the constraints and striving for the freedom of thought and speech.
After the incubation of the press during the period of martial law and its diverse development after lifting on the ban, the number of people reading newspapers is decreasing every year in the current decades. Although there are challenges of digitalization and the era of the Internet, the press keeps delivering information every day and night without stop after several ups and downs.
As a result, no matter how society changes today, a convenience store always sells newspapers with different stands and opinions available in the next day without silencing.
This day will eventually come - the days without a prohibition on newspaper outnumbers the days without freedom. We will gradually get used to the air of freedom, but do not forget freedom comes with a price.
Regarding Journalists, they are at the forefront of protecting channels to voice out the opinions freely. We cherish the value of freedom with respect and gratitude.
Source: Taiwan's Ministry of Culture Facebook Page #Aug11
https://www.facebook.com/www.moc.gov.tw/posts/3182253285187919
#BalticWay #23Aug1989
#HongkongWay #23Aug2019
#Japan #23Aug2020
1st Anniversary of Hong Kong Way: Human Chain in Support of Hong Kong Continues in Japan
On 23 August 2019, Hongkongers formed a 60km- human chain connecting different districts on Hong Kong island, in Kowloon and the New Territories, to express the 5 democratic demands. The event paid tribute to the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way that took place across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 1989.
On 23 August 2020, commemorating the 1st anniversary of Hong Kong Way, around 50 Hongkongers and Japanese formed a human chain on the street of Tokyo. The flag of "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolutions of Our Times" was waved to support Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. A drawing portraying a gigiantic banner "we fucking love Hong Kong" that had appeared in Hong Kong protest scene was also shown.
Source: Stand News #Aug23
https://bit.ly/3gjgnTD
#ToFreedom
#HongkongChronicles #LastYearToday
#HongkongWay #23Aug2019
#Japan #23Aug2020
1st Anniversary of Hong Kong Way: Human Chain in Support of Hong Kong Continues in Japan
On 23 August 2019, Hongkongers formed a 60km- human chain connecting different districts on Hong Kong island, in Kowloon and the New Territories, to express the 5 democratic demands. The event paid tribute to the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way that took place across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 1989.
On 23 August 2020, commemorating the 1st anniversary of Hong Kong Way, around 50 Hongkongers and Japanese formed a human chain on the street of Tokyo. The flag of "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolutions of Our Times" was waved to support Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. A drawing portraying a gigiantic banner "we fucking love Hong Kong" that had appeared in Hong Kong protest scene was also shown.
Source: Stand News #Aug23
https://bit.ly/3gjgnTD
#ToFreedom
#HongkongChronicles #LastYearToday
#FreeAgnes #AgnesChow #AppleDaily #ToFreedom
Fear and Hope
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"
Yet we have to stand for each other to be strong.
Remember those under trials or under bars.
Give them the support they need.
Don't let them fall into darkness and despair.
Source: Apple Daily; Agnes Chow's Facebook #Aug21
https://www.facebook.com/622506141223354/posts/1765967693543854/
#HongKongProtests #NeverForget #NeverForgive
Fear and Hope
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"
Yet we have to stand for each other to be strong.
Remember those under trials or under bars.
Give them the support they need.
Don't let them fall into darkness and despair.
Source: Apple Daily; Agnes Chow's Facebook #Aug21
https://www.facebook.com/622506141223354/posts/1765967693543854/
#HongKongProtests #NeverForget #NeverForgive
#Poll #ToFreedom
61% Respondents in Hong Kong Are Willing to Spend A Lifetime in Pursuit of Freedom
Source: Stand News #Sept15
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25645
61% Respondents in Hong Kong Are Willing to Spend A Lifetime in Pursuit of Freedom
Source: Stand News #Sept15
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25645
#Poll #ToFreedom
61% Respondents in Hong Kong Are Willing to Spend A Lifetime in Pursuit of Freedom
In a survey conducted by Stand News, 90% of respondents identified themselves with the localist group or the pan-democracy camp.
In the localist group, 75% of them were determined and would continue the fight for democracy; while in the pan-democracy camp, about 60% of them would continue.
Regarding the question of “how long Hong Kong would become a democratic society”, 60% of the respondents thought that it would never happen. 40% of the centrist camp/neutral fraction and 29% of pan-democracy camp constitute this tier.
Another 28% of the overall respondents estimated a duration of around 10-29 years for Hong Kong to be democratized. This estimation scored the highest among the localist group (27%).
In other words, localist supporters are more optimistic about the future than the pan-democracy camp, as relatively more people from the localist group believe that it would take shorter time to achieve democracy.
When asked the duration of time they could wait for democracy, 61% of them said they were willing to spend their lifetime in pursuit of democracy.
Source: Stand News #Sept15
https://bit.ly/32uACdi
#HongKongProtests #Democracy #FightForFreedom
61% Respondents in Hong Kong Are Willing to Spend A Lifetime in Pursuit of Freedom
In a survey conducted by Stand News, 90% of respondents identified themselves with the localist group or the pan-democracy camp.
In the localist group, 75% of them were determined and would continue the fight for democracy; while in the pan-democracy camp, about 60% of them would continue.
Regarding the question of “how long Hong Kong would become a democratic society”, 60% of the respondents thought that it would never happen. 40% of the centrist camp/neutral fraction and 29% of pan-democracy camp constitute this tier.
Another 28% of the overall respondents estimated a duration of around 10-29 years for Hong Kong to be democratized. This estimation scored the highest among the localist group (27%).
In other words, localist supporters are more optimistic about the future than the pan-democracy camp, as relatively more people from the localist group believe that it would take shorter time to achieve democracy.
When asked the duration of time they could wait for democracy, 61% of them said they were willing to spend their lifetime in pursuit of democracy.
Source: Stand News #Sept15
https://bit.ly/32uACdi
#HongKongProtests #Democracy #FightForFreedom
#ToFreedom #HongKongProtests
Joshua Wong: Let the World See Hongkongers' Perseverance
Former Demosisto Secretary General Joshua Wong appeared in East Point Road, Causeway Bay at around 1pm on 1 Oct.
He held a People Power mask, and stated that Oct 1 was not a day to be celebrated because the government was still persecuting its people.
He said he continued to voice out because he wanted the world to see Hongkongers' perseverance. He hoped that people can continue to pay attention to the 12 Hong Kong citizens arrested by Chinese coastal guards.
Source: InMedia #Oct1 https://bit.ly/3ijYZPi
#JoshuaWong
Joshua Wong: Let the World See Hongkongers' Perseverance
Former Demosisto Secretary General Joshua Wong appeared in East Point Road, Causeway Bay at around 1pm on 1 Oct.
He held a People Power mask, and stated that Oct 1 was not a day to be celebrated because the government was still persecuting its people.
He said he continued to voice out because he wanted the world to see Hongkongers' perseverance. He hoped that people can continue to pay attention to the 12 Hong Kong citizens arrested by Chinese coastal guards.
Source: InMedia #Oct1 https://bit.ly/3ijYZPi
#JoshuaWong
#Solidarity #Respect
HK Documentary Director Thanks Supporters, Has No Plans to Leave HK
The surprise screening of Kiwi Chow's documentary "Revolution Of Our Times" at the 2021 #CannesFilmFestival, one of the three major film festivals worldwide, had attracted widespread attention.
The film documents Hong Kong's 2019 Anti-ELAB movement, and its trailer was posted online on July 18, 2021. Many viewers commented that they could not hold back their tears, and thanked the director for recording history.
#KiwiChow had previously directed the short "Ten Years: Self-Immolator" and feature film "Beyond the Dream".
In an interview with Stand News, he responded to the warm reception from netizens: "Some things go both ways. Some people thanked me; I also want to thank everyone."
Many had expressed concern for Chow's personal safety. He had mentioned in previous interviews that he had to "prepare to face potential consequences." He did not want to dwell on what the "consequences" may be, lest he be dominated by fear.
Chow is currently in Hong Kong, and has no plans to leave. "I don't need to, nor want to, allow the fear of what hasn't happened - and only exists in my imagination - to control my decisions."
#Cinema #Art #Documentary #RevolutionOfOurTimes #ProtestArt #ToFreedom
Source: Stand News #Jul16
https://thestandnews.page.link/aKNC8LXo3U6wdXsJ6
HK Documentary Director Thanks Supporters, Has No Plans to Leave HK
The surprise screening of Kiwi Chow's documentary "Revolution Of Our Times" at the 2021 #CannesFilmFestival, one of the three major film festivals worldwide, had attracted widespread attention.
The film documents Hong Kong's 2019 Anti-ELAB movement, and its trailer was posted online on July 18, 2021. Many viewers commented that they could not hold back their tears, and thanked the director for recording history.
#KiwiChow had previously directed the short "Ten Years: Self-Immolator" and feature film "Beyond the Dream".
In an interview with Stand News, he responded to the warm reception from netizens: "Some things go both ways. Some people thanked me; I also want to thank everyone."
Many had expressed concern for Chow's personal safety. He had mentioned in previous interviews that he had to "prepare to face potential consequences." He did not want to dwell on what the "consequences" may be, lest he be dominated by fear.
Chow is currently in Hong Kong, and has no plans to leave. "I don't need to, nor want to, allow the fear of what hasn't happened - and only exists in my imagination - to control my decisions."
#Cinema #Art #Documentary #RevolutionOfOurTimes #ProtestArt #ToFreedom
Source: Stand News #Jul16
https://thestandnews.page.link/aKNC8LXo3U6wdXsJ6