A Photo Speaks More than A Thousand Words: 2019 #Christmas in Hong Kong
During Christmas, Hong Kong Police have demonstrated acts including but not limited to the following:
- Suppression of Press Freedom
- Violence on Press
- Biased Treatment Towards Regular Civilians and Pro-police supporters
- Violence on Civilians
- Sexual Assault of the Arrested
Photo: Wong Hing-wan @ Apple Daily #25Dec
During Christmas, Hong Kong Police have demonstrated acts including but not limited to the following:
- Suppression of Press Freedom
- Violence on Press
- Biased Treatment Towards Regular Civilians and Pro-police supporters
- Violence on Civilians
- Sexual Assault of the Arrested
Photo: Wong Hing-wan @ Apple Daily #25Dec
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#25Dec #Christmas
Police Escort Pro-Police Supporter to Safety After Head-butting Reporter
2150 | Telford Plaza, #KowloonBay
At around 9pm on Christmas Day, as police were conducting a stop-and-search, a man in orange shouted, “Support the Hong Kong Police!” and attacked bystanders. Two people who tried to stop his attacks were instead arrested by the police.
The video clearly shows the man head-butting a reporter’s face and camera. A young man who was trying to pull the assailant in orange away was subdued by the police instead.
Afterwards, the assailant was escorted away to safety by the police, with the officer’s arm around the man’s shoulder.
HKPUSU PressCom issued a statement condemning any behaviour infringing press freedom. They also suspected the police of allowing the obstruction of reporters' work. Further, they charged that the police, by repeatedly intimidating reporters with pepper spray, have become an accomplice in the erosion of press freedom in Hong Kong.
Source: Stand News; HKPUSU
Police Escort Pro-Police Supporter to Safety After Head-butting Reporter
2150 | Telford Plaza, #KowloonBay
At around 9pm on Christmas Day, as police were conducting a stop-and-search, a man in orange shouted, “Support the Hong Kong Police!” and attacked bystanders. Two people who tried to stop his attacks were instead arrested by the police.
The video clearly shows the man head-butting a reporter’s face and camera. A young man who was trying to pull the assailant in orange away was subdued by the police instead.
Afterwards, the assailant was escorted away to safety by the police, with the officer’s arm around the man’s shoulder.
HKPUSU PressCom issued a statement condemning any behaviour infringing press freedom. They also suspected the police of allowing the obstruction of reporters' work. Further, they charged that the police, by repeatedly intimidating reporters with pepper spray, have become an accomplice in the erosion of press freedom in Hong Kong.
Source: Stand News; HKPUSU
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#Christmas #BoxingDay #MeToo
Police suspected of sexual assault while arresting woman
0223 | #MongKok
While police were arresting a woman at the intersection of Shanghai Street and Dundas Street, and were about to escort her onto a police vehicle, the woman shouted that the officers touched her breasts, that they were sexually assaulting her, and that she felt very scared.
In response, one officer then commanded others to “hurry up and get her under control,” so as to prevent the woman from continuing to struggle.
Source : HKPUSU PressCom #26Dec
Police suspected of sexual assault while arresting woman
0223 | #MongKok
While police were arresting a woman at the intersection of Shanghai Street and Dundas Street, and were about to escort her onto a police vehicle, the woman shouted that the officers touched her breasts, that they were sexually assaulting her, and that she felt very scared.
In response, one officer then commanded others to “hurry up and get her under control,” so as to prevent the woman from continuing to struggle.
Source : HKPUSU PressCom #26Dec
#Christmas #BoxingDay
Frustrated Cleaner with Little Protection Carries Out Her Work, as Police Roam the Street
0020 | Mong Kok
After midniggt, dozens of riot police ran into Sai Yeung Choi Street from Nathan Street.
As they locked down the street and dispersed passersby, they aimed strong light at the residents who lives upstairs.
A female cleaner, with little protection, looked frustrated as she was under strong light.
Source: PSHK #26Dec
Frustrated Cleaner with Little Protection Carries Out Her Work, as Police Roam the Street
0020 | Mong Kok
After midniggt, dozens of riot police ran into Sai Yeung Choi Street from Nathan Street.
As they locked down the street and dispersed passersby, they aimed strong light at the residents who lives upstairs.
A female cleaner, with little protection, looked frustrated as she was under strong light.
Source: PSHK #26Dec
Police Stormed JieGengeHK and Arrested Employee
Jie Genge statement at 4:31am ( #25Dec )
Many people in the neighbourhood were outside and needed to go into the restaurant and seek covering
Police intended to break into the restaurant which is a private place.
Nightshift staff stopped the police’s illegal entrance. However, police used force to push away and arrest him.
Police stated that suspected materials had been taken away for inspection.
After counting by the representative of the restaurant, materials taken away by the police included a few big bags of medical appliances, more than ten umbrellas, masks and customers’ backpacks.
The representative felt to be intimidated by the police who mentioned to “call people to make trouble in the future” and “cancel their license” during the investigation.
#PoliceBrutality #Christmas
Jie Genge statement at 4:31am ( #25Dec )
Many people in the neighbourhood were outside and needed to go into the restaurant and seek covering
Police intended to break into the restaurant which is a private place.
Nightshift staff stopped the police’s illegal entrance. However, police used force to push away and arrest him.
Police stated that suspected materials had been taken away for inspection.
After counting by the representative of the restaurant, materials taken away by the police included a few big bags of medical appliances, more than ten umbrellas, masks and customers’ backpacks.
The representative felt to be intimidated by the police who mentioned to “call people to make trouble in the future” and “cancel their license” during the investigation.
#PoliceBrutality #Christmas
Hong Kong, December 25, 2019
Police subdued a civilian on the ground and pepper sprayed the defenseless person directly on his face. The victim choked in agony.
This is #Christmas in Hong Kong 2019. This is what the authorities allow the police force to do.
#HongKongChristmas #25Dec #PoliceBrutality
Police subdued a civilian on the ground and pepper sprayed the defenseless person directly on his face. The victim choked in agony.
This is #Christmas in Hong Kong 2019. This is what the authorities allow the police force to do.
#HongKongChristmas #25Dec #PoliceBrutality
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At #Christmas, Hong Kong Police subdued a civilian by pressing him on the ground and pepper sprayed the defenseless person directly on his face. The victim choked in agony.
Source: iCable TV #25Dec #HongKongChristmas #PoliceBrutality
Source: iCable TV #25Dec #HongKongChristmas #PoliceBrutality
Sponsors of #Christmas Feast Received Suspected Police Calls, Warning Christmas Dinner as "Unlawful Assembly"
Kwong Wing Catering planned to hold a free Christmas feast on Christmas Day. The Catering announced via Facebook in the afternoon of December 25 that their sponsors received telephone calls "suspected to be from Hong Kong Police", that the feast could be an act of illegal assembly. Therefore, the Restaurant urged citizens to queue up before entering, leave at once afterwards, and not to chant slogans.
A chef, nicknamed "Mr. Chef" known for cooking for entrapped citizens in #CUHK and #PolyU, was going to cook this,meal for 1,000 people. Police, however, arrested him on Dec 24 for reason unknown. The Police has yet acknowledged what he is going to be charged for.
Despite the adversities, the feast was held as scheduled, so not to waste the food prepared beforehand and to show support for the movement.
Source: Stand News #25Dec #HongKongChristmas
Kwong Wing Catering planned to hold a free Christmas feast on Christmas Day. The Catering announced via Facebook in the afternoon of December 25 that their sponsors received telephone calls "suspected to be from Hong Kong Police", that the feast could be an act of illegal assembly. Therefore, the Restaurant urged citizens to queue up before entering, leave at once afterwards, and not to chant slogans.
A chef, nicknamed "Mr. Chef" known for cooking for entrapped citizens in #CUHK and #PolyU, was going to cook this,meal for 1,000 people. Police, however, arrested him on Dec 24 for reason unknown. The Police has yet acknowledged what he is going to be charged for.
Despite the adversities, the feast was held as scheduled, so not to waste the food prepared beforehand and to show support for the movement.
Source: Stand News #25Dec #HongKongChristmas
#Christmas #GlobalSupport
A Candlelight Vigil in support of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement at Amsterdam Dam Square on Christmas Day
The event was organized by two native Dutch people. They have been following the coyrse of the protests in Hong Kong since June. They admire and support Hong Kong people for their pursuit of freedom and demoncracy.
The organizers said that this movement is not only a matter that concerns the people of Hong Kong but countries from all around the world can also see how the Chinese government is suppressing freedom. The organizers believe that if they don’t stand up for Hong Kong today, other countries will not support the Netherlands either if the Netherlands is facing the same kind of suppression someday.
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2730103647075238/
A Candlelight Vigil in support of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement at Amsterdam Dam Square on Christmas Day
The event was organized by two native Dutch people. They have been following the coyrse of the protests in Hong Kong since June. They admire and support Hong Kong people for their pursuit of freedom and demoncracy.
The organizers said that this movement is not only a matter that concerns the people of Hong Kong but countries from all around the world can also see how the Chinese government is suppressing freedom. The organizers believe that if they don’t stand up for Hong Kong today, other countries will not support the Netherlands either if the Netherlands is facing the same kind of suppression someday.
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2730103647075238/
#Christmas
Hong Kong Reverend Lo Hing-choi, "We resonate with the Jews who were ruled by foreigners; God will not let darkness take control forever"
Reverend Lo Hing-choi, the chairman of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, released an article titled "Light will shine in dark" on #ChristmasEve2020.
Lo reread the Book of Isaiah from the Old Testament, which recounted how the Kingdom of Judah fell into the hands of the Assyrian Empire.
Lo wrote: "We resonate with the Jew who were controlled by foreigners. Losing one's autonomy is a painful thing. Living in your own land but following the orders of foreigners is hard to accept."
Despite the Jews at that time had lived in darkness, "God's promise is not an anesthetic, but a motivation to drive history forward." Today many people are surrounded by darkness, but Lo wanted to tell those in darkness that "light will shine in dark and God will not let darkness take control forever".
Source: Stand News #Dec24
https://bit.ly/3nZojOc
#BaptistConvention #Isaiah
Hong Kong Reverend Lo Hing-choi, "We resonate with the Jews who were ruled by foreigners; God will not let darkness take control forever"
Reverend Lo Hing-choi, the chairman of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, released an article titled "Light will shine in dark" on #ChristmasEve2020.
Lo reread the Book of Isaiah from the Old Testament, which recounted how the Kingdom of Judah fell into the hands of the Assyrian Empire.
Lo wrote: "We resonate with the Jew who were controlled by foreigners. Losing one's autonomy is a painful thing. Living in your own land but following the orders of foreigners is hard to accept."
Despite the Jews at that time had lived in darkness, "God's promise is not an anesthetic, but a motivation to drive history forward." Today many people are surrounded by darkness, but Lo wanted to tell those in darkness that "light will shine in dark and God will not let darkness take control forever".
Source: Stand News #Dec24
https://bit.ly/3nZojOc
#BaptistConvention #Isaiah
#Regime #CCPRules
#China Bans #Christmas as 'Forbidden Western Celebration'
A leaked document showed that Chinese authorities ordered limits on festive celebrations.
The document, dated December 20, 2021 was issued by the PRC's Department of Education of Rong'an county in Liuzhou city of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The directive, addressed to all elementary schools and kindergartens, is titled "Spreading the Chinese traditional culture and forbidding Western festival celebrations".
It urged people to report to the authorities immediately if anyone finds individuals and organizations arranging any Christmas event.
The directive also said a special officer has been designated at the County Public Security Bureau to handle complaints regarding the matter and urged people to contact the authorities immediately if anyone finds individuals and organizations arranging any Christmas event.
Source: Set News; #Dec24
https://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=1047163
#China Bans #Christmas as 'Forbidden Western Celebration'
A leaked document showed that Chinese authorities ordered limits on festive celebrations.
The document, dated December 20, 2021 was issued by the PRC's Department of Education of Rong'an county in Liuzhou city of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The directive, addressed to all elementary schools and kindergartens, is titled "Spreading the Chinese traditional culture and forbidding Western festival celebrations".
It urged people to report to the authorities immediately if anyone finds individuals and organizations arranging any Christmas event.
The directive also said a special officer has been designated at the County Public Security Bureau to handle complaints regarding the matter and urged people to contact the authorities immediately if anyone finds individuals and organizations arranging any Christmas event.
Source: Set News; #Dec24
https://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=1047163
The year has gone fast and Christmas is already approaching. Hope everyone of you find peace under these turbulent times.
#Christmas #Turbulence #Dec2022 #GoHKgraphics
#Christmas #Turbulence #Dec2022 #GoHKgraphics