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Chinese Students in the US Accuse #JoshuaWong of “Promoting Terrorism” in a University Student Webinar
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, the former secretary-general of DemosistĹŤ, was invited to a webinar held by the Student Union of Indiana University to share his experience in Hong Kong.
The invitation has caused a lot of complaints by Chinese students in the university, claiming the event has “broken Chinese students’ hearts”, “damaged the rights of Chinese students” and “promoted terrorism”. One even intimidated members of the Student Union.
Members of Student Union, however, did not back down, and the chairperson stressed his support for Wong.
Wong agreed to attend the event when it was first offered in the beginning of November. Wong expressed the need to fight for freedom through actions but admitted that “I might be in jail again soon since I am facing an accusation that could result in a maximum of 5-year imprisonment. So, I really appreciate every chance I have to share my experience”.
Wong indicated that although he has been under state surveillance since June, and disqualified for District Council election, he believed that Hongkongers should persist in fighting for freedom. He said he will never give up on this fight and encouraged students to be more involved. “When freedom of speech is in jeopardy, actions are better things to do”.
Wong also mentioned general manager of the Houston Rockets basketball team, Daryl Morey’s incident last year when he was forced to backdown after his tweet in support of Hong Kong protester led to a Chinese backlash. He highlighted importance of freedom of speech beyond Hong Kong.
Source: Apple News #Nov26
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201126/QRDDZ25HM5G4VLKRBKMNODWVG4/
#IndianaUniversity #US #Students #ChineseStudents #LittlePink
Chinese Students in the US Accuse #JoshuaWong of “Promoting Terrorism” in a University Student Webinar
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, the former secretary-general of DemosistĹŤ, was invited to a webinar held by the Student Union of Indiana University to share his experience in Hong Kong.
The invitation has caused a lot of complaints by Chinese students in the university, claiming the event has “broken Chinese students’ hearts”, “damaged the rights of Chinese students” and “promoted terrorism”. One even intimidated members of the Student Union.
Members of Student Union, however, did not back down, and the chairperson stressed his support for Wong.
Wong agreed to attend the event when it was first offered in the beginning of November. Wong expressed the need to fight for freedom through actions but admitted that “I might be in jail again soon since I am facing an accusation that could result in a maximum of 5-year imprisonment. So, I really appreciate every chance I have to share my experience”.
Wong indicated that although he has been under state surveillance since June, and disqualified for District Council election, he believed that Hongkongers should persist in fighting for freedom. He said he will never give up on this fight and encouraged students to be more involved. “When freedom of speech is in jeopardy, actions are better things to do”.
Wong also mentioned general manager of the Houston Rockets basketball team, Daryl Morey’s incident last year when he was forced to backdown after his tweet in support of Hong Kong protester led to a Chinese backlash. He highlighted importance of freedom of speech beyond Hong Kong.
Source: Apple News #Nov26
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201126/QRDDZ25HM5G4VLKRBKMNODWVG4/
#IndianaUniversity #US #Students #ChineseStudents #LittlePink