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Activism as the Protest Ebbs: "The Movement Isn't Over as Long as Someone Carries On", says Student Politicism Convener
Part 1/3
Since the National Security Law came into effect in July in Hong Kong, many student activist groups have assumed a low profile, focusing their efforts on online platforms, or ceasing operations entirely. In contrast, the group Student Politicism not only continues on, but also steps up their efforts, frequently hosting streetside booths and public events like exhibitions and letter writing campaigns.
When asked why they chose to act boldly when the movement seems to be at a low point, convener Wong Yat-chin said, "Other people might be scared, or have become worn out. That's why a student organization like us needs to step up."
Before the passing of the National Security Law, Wong said, his organization took a vote by secret ballot to decide whether they would continue to operate. The result was 95 to 5 in favor of continuing on, without much disagreement in the discussions leading up to the vote.
Were they not worried at all? They certainly were, Wong said, but he felt that "there must be some leeway for us to keep doing this."
And so, Student Politicism carries on in their "action-oriented" style, and looked for ways to maximize the limited room for resistance. They hosted exhibitions of photograohs of the pro-democracy movement, as well as streetside booths for citizens to write to the 12 Hongkongers held captive in China.
The purpose was twofold, Wong said. He hoped to break out of the echo chamber of social media and reach people of all ages on the streets, helping them become politically aware, and preparing them for the future resistance.
At the same time, he hopes to "keep the fighting spirit alive".
Source: InMedia #Nov15
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1078838
#NationalSecurityLaw #HongKongProtests #Fighting #Save12HKYouths #Students #Youths #NeverGiveUp #WongYatChin
Activism as the Protest Ebbs: "The Movement Isn't Over as Long as Someone Carries On", says Student Politicism Convener
Part 1/3
Since the National Security Law came into effect in July in Hong Kong, many student activist groups have assumed a low profile, focusing their efforts on online platforms, or ceasing operations entirely. In contrast, the group Student Politicism not only continues on, but also steps up their efforts, frequently hosting streetside booths and public events like exhibitions and letter writing campaigns.
When asked why they chose to act boldly when the movement seems to be at a low point, convener Wong Yat-chin said, "Other people might be scared, or have become worn out. That's why a student organization like us needs to step up."
Before the passing of the National Security Law, Wong said, his organization took a vote by secret ballot to decide whether they would continue to operate. The result was 95 to 5 in favor of continuing on, without much disagreement in the discussions leading up to the vote.
Were they not worried at all? They certainly were, Wong said, but he felt that "there must be some leeway for us to keep doing this."
And so, Student Politicism carries on in their "action-oriented" style, and looked for ways to maximize the limited room for resistance. They hosted exhibitions of photograohs of the pro-democracy movement, as well as streetside booths for citizens to write to the 12 Hongkongers held captive in China.
The purpose was twofold, Wong said. He hoped to break out of the echo chamber of social media and reach people of all ages on the streets, helping them become politically aware, and preparing them for the future resistance.
At the same time, he hopes to "keep the fighting spirit alive".
Source: InMedia #Nov15
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1078838
#NationalSecurityLaw #HongKongProtests #Fighting #Save12HKYouths #Students #Youths #NeverGiveUp #WongYatChin
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