#Newspaper #PoliticalSuppression
‘We’re coming to get you’: China’s critics facing threats, retaliation for activism in Canada
Cherie Wong, the convener of Alliance Canada Hong Kong, an organizatiom fighting for the autonomy of Hong Kong, has been facing repeated death and rape threats.
For instance, in January 2020, even when she had a friend book her a hotel room in Vancouver under a different name, she received threats over the phone.
“I sat in my room and just started shaking, realizing that I could be in very real danger and not knowing what to do,” she said.
Wong said activists who are critical of the China often have their families in China visited by government officials.
“They come and knock on your door and say, ‘we’re coming in to talk to you about your family,’” she explained.
“What dissidents face in Canada is often on the grey area of criminal harassment and just discomfort that you feel (in) daily life,” Wong said.
Read the full article here:
https://globalnews.ca/news/7734158/china-pressure-activists-canada-uyghur-hong-kong-tibet-spying/
Source: Global News Canada #Apr2
#UnitedFront #CCPRules #Canada #HongKong #Uyghur #Tibet #ScareTactics
‘We’re coming to get you’: China’s critics facing threats, retaliation for activism in Canada
Cherie Wong, the convener of Alliance Canada Hong Kong, an organizatiom fighting for the autonomy of Hong Kong, has been facing repeated death and rape threats.
For instance, in January 2020, even when she had a friend book her a hotel room in Vancouver under a different name, she received threats over the phone.
“I sat in my room and just started shaking, realizing that I could be in very real danger and not knowing what to do,” she said.
Wong said activists who are critical of the China often have their families in China visited by government officials.
“They come and knock on your door and say, ‘we’re coming in to talk to you about your family,’” she explained.
“What dissidents face in Canada is often on the grey area of criminal harassment and just discomfort that you feel (in) daily life,” Wong said.
Read the full article here:
https://globalnews.ca/news/7734158/china-pressure-activists-canada-uyghur-hong-kong-tibet-spying/
Source: Global News Canada #Apr2
#UnitedFront #CCPRules #Canada #HongKong #Uyghur #Tibet #ScareTactics
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‘We’re coming to get you’: China’s critics facing threats, retaliation for activism in Canada - National | Globalnews.ca
The Chinese government’s repressive tactics aren’t constrained by borders, according to activists in Canada who have been on the receiving end of pro-CCP threats and intimidation.
#NeverGiveUp #YellowEconomy
Pro-democracy Fruit Store in Hong Kong Vandalized after Opening Day, Owner Undeterred: "I'll Keep Doing the Right Things"
In Hong Kong on May 19, 2021, the fruit store chain #BrosFruit, outspoken for their pro-democracy stance, opened their Tung Lok street branch in Yuen Long. The very next morning, the store was vandalized by unknown people with red paint, leaving red trails at the storefront and shutters.
The owner #LeungTungKee continued business despite the red paint on the walls, a common intimidation tactic of gangs in the city.
He says that this has never happened in other branches before, and believes the attack is related to their outspoken political stance. He also said that his conscience is clear, and will continue with the fresh fruit business: "I'll keep doing the right things." Although, he admits, it is hard to prevent similar attacks.
BrosFruit was established in mid-2018 as an e-shop with fruit delivery, then expanded to three brick-and-mortar stores. Since the anti-ELAB movement broke out in Hong Kong 2019, Leung had condemned the police brutality multiple times, and supported the strike. Many of his staff had also been contributors to the pro-democracy movement.
Source: InMedia #May20
https://bit.ly/3fubsAU
#PoliticalOppression #Intimidation #ScareTactics
#Conscience
Pro-democracy Fruit Store in Hong Kong Vandalized after Opening Day, Owner Undeterred: "I'll Keep Doing the Right Things"
In Hong Kong on May 19, 2021, the fruit store chain #BrosFruit, outspoken for their pro-democracy stance, opened their Tung Lok street branch in Yuen Long. The very next morning, the store was vandalized by unknown people with red paint, leaving red trails at the storefront and shutters.
The owner #LeungTungKee continued business despite the red paint on the walls, a common intimidation tactic of gangs in the city.
He says that this has never happened in other branches before, and believes the attack is related to their outspoken political stance. He also said that his conscience is clear, and will continue with the fresh fruit business: "I'll keep doing the right things." Although, he admits, it is hard to prevent similar attacks.
BrosFruit was established in mid-2018 as an e-shop with fruit delivery, then expanded to three brick-and-mortar stores. Since the anti-ELAB movement broke out in Hong Kong 2019, Leung had condemned the police brutality multiple times, and supported the strike. Many of his staff had also been contributors to the pro-democracy movement.
Source: InMedia #May20
https://bit.ly/3fubsAU
#PoliticalOppression #Intimidation #ScareTactics
#Conscience
#Solidarity #Conscience
Hongkongers flock to support pro-democracy bubble tea shop despite #NationalSecurityPolice Presence
In Hong Kong, two staff members of #RoyalTea, a bubble tea shop in Mong Kok that is known for its pro-democracy stance, were taken away by the police on April 11, 2022 to "assist with an investigation".
When the shop reopened on April 14, 2022, about 10 customers patronized it in the first 15 minutes.
A regular customer who came to show support said that the bubble tea shop could be forced to close down for making known its pro-democracy stance.
"I would do whatever I can to show my support when the shop still opens."
A British student in Hong Kong, Sam visited RoyalTea for the first time. Sam said, althought he doesn't know the local political situation well, he has witnessed "a lot of political changes going on in Hong Kong" in the past year. Sam said that the community has been "oppressed".
Sam is hoping to show his support for those still clinging tight to their beliefs in Hong Kong.
Jessica, one of the two staff members being taken away by the police for "investigation" said she felt "terrified and lost" during police investigation.
However, she asked the supporters of the shop not to worry. She also wishes Hongkongers to stay blissful and hopeful for freedom.
Source: Inmediahk, #Apr14
https://bit.ly/3KKGK4H
#Oppression #ScareTactics #Regime #PoliceState
Hongkongers flock to support pro-democracy bubble tea shop despite #NationalSecurityPolice Presence
In Hong Kong, two staff members of #RoyalTea, a bubble tea shop in Mong Kok that is known for its pro-democracy stance, were taken away by the police on April 11, 2022 to "assist with an investigation".
When the shop reopened on April 14, 2022, about 10 customers patronized it in the first 15 minutes.
A regular customer who came to show support said that the bubble tea shop could be forced to close down for making known its pro-democracy stance.
"I would do whatever I can to show my support when the shop still opens."
A British student in Hong Kong, Sam visited RoyalTea for the first time. Sam said, althought he doesn't know the local political situation well, he has witnessed "a lot of political changes going on in Hong Kong" in the past year. Sam said that the community has been "oppressed".
Sam is hoping to show his support for those still clinging tight to their beliefs in Hong Kong.
Jessica, one of the two staff members being taken away by the police for "investigation" said she felt "terrified and lost" during police investigation.
However, she asked the supporters of the shop not to worry. She also wishes Hongkongers to stay blissful and hopeful for freedom.
Source: Inmediahk, #Apr14
https://bit.ly/3KKGK4H
#Oppression #ScareTactics #Regime #PoliceState