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#AgnesChow Shares her Feelings on Social Media Before Trial
A couple hours before midnight on November 22, 2020, Agnes Chow Ting shared her thoughts on facebook before a court appearance on the next day with Joshua Wong Chi-Fung and Ivan Lam Long-yin.
Chow revealed that both Wong and Lam have decided to plead guilty and the trial would probably be closed soon. It also means that the three could be sent immediately to jail.
Facing impending imprisonment, Chow wrote, "Although I'm prepared, I still have fear. Nevertheless, what I am facing is not that huge compared to many friends. Thinking of this, it makes me work harder and be braver."
Chow mentioned another challenge laying ahead on December 2, 2020 when she has to report to police station for suspected violation of the National Security Law.
She closed her post with words of encouragement to overcome foreseeable challenges and stay strong.
Chow was previously hailed as the #RealMulan.
Source: Chow Ting's FB #Nov22
#AgnesChow Shares her Feelings on Social Media Before Trial
A couple hours before midnight on November 22, 2020, Agnes Chow Ting shared her thoughts on facebook before a court appearance on the next day with Joshua Wong Chi-Fung and Ivan Lam Long-yin.
Chow revealed that both Wong and Lam have decided to plead guilty and the trial would probably be closed soon. It also means that the three could be sent immediately to jail.
Facing impending imprisonment, Chow wrote, "Although I'm prepared, I still have fear. Nevertheless, what I am facing is not that huge compared to many friends. Thinking of this, it makes me work harder and be braver."
Chow mentioned another challenge laying ahead on December 2, 2020 when she has to report to police station for suspected violation of the National Security Law.
She closed her post with words of encouragement to overcome foreseeable challenges and stay strong.
Chow was previously hailed as the #RealMulan.
Source: Chow Ting's FB #Nov22
#JoshuaWong Reveals Abuse of Pro-Democracy Student in HK's Prison Before Own Trial
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong will stand trial on November 23, 2020 with fellow activists Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam. The three might face immediate imprisonment after appearing in court.
One day before the trial, Wong continued to call on the public and the international community to pay attention to the fight for democracy in Hong Kong.
In a Facebook post, Joshua Wong revealed an abuse case of a pro-democracy student in prison by a correctional officer.
Wong was informed that Tony Chung Hon-lam, a student activist and convener of #StudentLocalism who was arrested on National Security charges, went through unreasonable corporal punishment while detained in Pik Uk Correctional Institution.
Without any explanation, the staff demanded him to march for over four hours. Chung was exhausted to a point of having stomach cramps, and yet was still ordered to continue marching.
The correctional services officer Hyun Nga-tat, a Grade One Correctional Officer, is known to have commiited similar abuses. Hyun was infamous for abusing pro-democracy protesters under detention: He once forced those singing "Glory to Hong Kong" to slap themselves.
Joshua Wong ended the post by writing:
"Although there's a chance I could be imprisoned starting from tomorrow, my Facebook page will continue running.
I encourage whistleblowers to supply further information, and hope Yuen Long District councillors could arrange visits to Tony Chung. I believe his lawyer would also be visiting him at a later time.
I solemnly call on the Correctional Services Department to handle the matter seriously. Tolerating intentional abuse by lower-level correctional staff against political prisoners will only bring public condemnation. It has been half a year since abuses in prison came to light. Having it happened again would certainly reignite public anger, and may even lead to legal consequences."
Source: Joshua Wong's Facebook #Nov22
https://www.facebook.com/200976479994868/posts/3528039040621912/
#CorrectionalServices #PikUk #Torture #PoliceState #HongKongPrison
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Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong will stand trial on November 23, 2020 with fellow activists Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam. The three might face immediate imprisonment after appearing in court.
One day before the trial, Wong continued to call on the public and the international community to pay attention to the fight for democracy in Hong Kong.
In a Facebook post, Joshua Wong revealed an abuse case of a pro-democracy student in prison by a correctional officer.
Wong was informed that Tony Chung Hon-lam, a student activist and convener of #StudentLocalism who was arrested on National Security charges, went through unreasonable corporal punishment while detained in Pik Uk Correctional Institution.
Without any explanation, the staff demanded him to march for over four hours. Chung was exhausted to a point of having stomach cramps, and yet was still ordered to continue marching.
The correctional services officer Hyun Nga-tat, a Grade One Correctional Officer, is known to have commiited similar abuses. Hyun was infamous for abusing pro-democracy protesters under detention: He once forced those singing "Glory to Hong Kong" to slap themselves.
Joshua Wong ended the post by writing:
"Although there's a chance I could be imprisoned starting from tomorrow, my Facebook page will continue running.
I encourage whistleblowers to supply further information, and hope Yuen Long District councillors could arrange visits to Tony Chung. I believe his lawyer would also be visiting him at a later time.
I solemnly call on the Correctional Services Department to handle the matter seriously. Tolerating intentional abuse by lower-level correctional staff against political prisoners will only bring public condemnation. It has been half a year since abuses in prison came to light. Having it happened again would certainly reignite public anger, and may even lead to legal consequences."
Source: Joshua Wong's Facebook #Nov22
https://www.facebook.com/200976479994868/posts/3528039040621912/
#CorrectionalServices #PikUk #Torture #PoliceState #HongKongPrison
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Hong Kong Young Pro-democracy Activists #JoshuaWong, #AgnesChow and #IvanLam Tell Fellow Hongkongers Not to Be Afraid Before Their Trial
Pro-democracy activists Agnes Chow Ting, Joshua Wong Chi-fung and Ivan Lam Long-yin, who were former members of the now-disbanded Demosisto, will face trial at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court on November 23, 2020.
Ivan Lam, aged 26 years old, is two years older than the 1996-born Agnes Chow and Joshua Wong.
Seven years ago, the trio were featured in the cover story of City Magazine, under the title "The Reflection of Scholarisn: Young Power: Post-1990s in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China". As the founding members of Scholarism, the trio were interviewed by the magazine for their roles as secondary school students in rejuvenating social activism in the city.
Seven years later, the trio, like their fellow Hongkongers, faced great adversities in the fight for freedom and democracy. In addition to this case regarding a protest outside the police headquarters in June 2019, Agnes Chow is facing another charge of violating the national security law.
As the three planned to plead guilty in court on November 23, 2020, immediate detention might follow.
[Editor's update on Nov 23, 2020:
Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam are immediately detained after being convicted in court on Nov 23. They told Hongkongers to fight on.
Read here:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26879]
Image: City Magazine, Jan 2013
Source: Joshua Wong's FB; Agnes Chow's FB #Nov22
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Agnes Chow Shares her Feelings on Social Media Before Trial
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#JoshuaWong Reveals Abuse of Pro-Democracy Student in HK's Prison Before Own Trial
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Hong Kong Young Pro-democracy Activists #JoshuaWong, #AgnesChow and #IvanLam Tell Fellow Hongkongers Not to Be Afraid Before Their Trial
Pro-democracy activists Agnes Chow Ting, Joshua Wong Chi-fung and Ivan Lam Long-yin, who were former members of the now-disbanded Demosisto, will face trial at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court on November 23, 2020.
Ivan Lam, aged 26 years old, is two years older than the 1996-born Agnes Chow and Joshua Wong.
Seven years ago, the trio were featured in the cover story of City Magazine, under the title "The Reflection of Scholarisn: Young Power: Post-1990s in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China". As the founding members of Scholarism, the trio were interviewed by the magazine for their roles as secondary school students in rejuvenating social activism in the city.
Seven years later, the trio, like their fellow Hongkongers, faced great adversities in the fight for freedom and democracy. In addition to this case regarding a protest outside the police headquarters in June 2019, Agnes Chow is facing another charge of violating the national security law.
As the three planned to plead guilty in court on November 23, 2020, immediate detention might follow.
[Editor's update on Nov 23, 2020:
Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam are immediately detained after being convicted in court on Nov 23. They told Hongkongers to fight on.
Read here:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26879]
Image: City Magazine, Jan 2013
Source: Joshua Wong's FB; Agnes Chow's FB #Nov22
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Agnes Chow Shares her Feelings on Social Media Before Trial
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Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam Are Immediately Detained: "Fight On"
Joshua Wong told Hongkongers to never give up the fight for freedom and "it is not a time to kowtow to Beijing". "It's even more precious to help each other up" during the…
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Happy Birthday, Agnes Chow
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow turns 24 years old on Dec 3, 2020; however, just one day ago, she was sentenced to 10 months in jail for "inciting, participating and organizing unauthorized assembly" near the police headquarters on June 21, 2019.
In the same case, former Demosisto members Ivan Lam and Joshua Wong were sentenced to 7 months and 13.5 months in jail.
After the verdict, Wong told Hongkongers, "it's hard to bear but we must go on." Chow broke into tears.
Chow joined social activism at the age of 15. From the 2012 Anti-National Education Campaign and the 2014 Umbrella Revolution to the 2019 Anti-Extradition Law Movement, Chow has always fought on and never given up her city.
In 2018, Chow even renounced her British citizenship to run in the Legislative Council By-election; however, her candidiacy was 'disqualified' by the authorities.
Image: Reuters
Source: Agnes Chow's Instagram
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Happy Birthday, Agnes Chow
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow turns 24 years old on Dec 3, 2020; however, just one day ago, she was sentenced to 10 months in jail for "inciting, participating and organizing unauthorized assembly" near the police headquarters on June 21, 2019.
In the same case, former Demosisto members Ivan Lam and Joshua Wong were sentenced to 7 months and 13.5 months in jail.
After the verdict, Wong told Hongkongers, "it's hard to bear but we must go on." Chow broke into tears.
Chow joined social activism at the age of 15. From the 2012 Anti-National Education Campaign and the 2014 Umbrella Revolution to the 2019 Anti-Extradition Law Movement, Chow has always fought on and never given up her city.
In 2018, Chow even renounced her British citizenship to run in the Legislative Council By-election; however, her candidiacy was 'disqualified' by the authorities.
Image: Reuters
Source: Agnes Chow's Instagram
https://instagram.com/chowtingagnes
#FreeAgnes #PoliticalProsecution
Court Rejects Agnes Chow's Appeal Application,
Chow: "It is my honor to be able to participate in social movements"
Source: Agnes Chow's Facebook #Dec3 #Dec7
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Court Rejects Agnes Chow's Appeal Application,
Chow: "It is my honor to be able to participate in social movements"
Source: Agnes Chow's Facebook #Dec3 #Dec7
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Court Rejects Agnes Chow's Appeal Application,
Chow: "It is my honor to be able to participate in social movements"
Before her 24th birthday on Nov 27, 2020, Agnes Chow wrote an open letter. The following excerpt tells of her conviction in fighting for freedom:
"In the face of sentencing, I was very nervous and a little afraid. I am afraid that I cannot adapt to prison life. I am also afraid that I will have to celebrate my birthday (the second day of conviction) behind the bars.
On the eve of my 24th birthday, I was still recruiting gifts, I was going to film the unboxing of my gifts. But now, my birthday, work, and unboxing are gone, only the cold court papers and the anxiety of waiting for sentencing are left.
I have said several times before that it is my honor to be able to participate in social movements. I still hold this belief until today. Without the courage to join the social movement that day, I will certainly not be the one I am today. In a society full of fear nowadays, we have to experience a lot, and there are more pain and sacrifice. To me, this is also an ordeal.
I wish justice will return to society soon and I hope I can spend my 24th birthday outside the prison."
On Dec 7, 2020, four days after Chow was sentenced to jail for 10 months, she was in a two-person isolation room and the following are her words:
"On the day of sentencing, I was touched to see so many people came to see us off (I cried on the shoulder of an elderly woman who sat next to me), I could see very clearly what was written on the placards held by those chasing the prison van.
The letters I received during this period of time have been very encouraging to me, by knowing that people outside are still supporting me, I have gained the strength to endure the suffering. I hope people can also attend the trials of and write to other imprisoned protesters."
On Dec 9, 2020, the court in Hong Kong denied Agnes Chow's application for an appeal.
Source: Agnes Chow's Facebook #Dec3 #Dec7
https://www.facebook.com/622506141223354/posts/1867361510071138/
https://www.facebook.com/622506141223354/posts/1863650683775554/
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Happy Birthday, Agnes Chow
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27064
#AgnesChow Shares her Feelings on Social Media Before Trial
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26866
Court Rejects Agnes Chow's Appeal Application,
Chow: "It is my honor to be able to participate in social movements"
Before her 24th birthday on Nov 27, 2020, Agnes Chow wrote an open letter. The following excerpt tells of her conviction in fighting for freedom:
"In the face of sentencing, I was very nervous and a little afraid. I am afraid that I cannot adapt to prison life. I am also afraid that I will have to celebrate my birthday (the second day of conviction) behind the bars.
On the eve of my 24th birthday, I was still recruiting gifts, I was going to film the unboxing of my gifts. But now, my birthday, work, and unboxing are gone, only the cold court papers and the anxiety of waiting for sentencing are left.
I have said several times before that it is my honor to be able to participate in social movements. I still hold this belief until today. Without the courage to join the social movement that day, I will certainly not be the one I am today. In a society full of fear nowadays, we have to experience a lot, and there are more pain and sacrifice. To me, this is also an ordeal.
I wish justice will return to society soon and I hope I can spend my 24th birthday outside the prison."
On Dec 7, 2020, four days after Chow was sentenced to jail for 10 months, she was in a two-person isolation room and the following are her words:
"On the day of sentencing, I was touched to see so many people came to see us off (I cried on the shoulder of an elderly woman who sat next to me), I could see very clearly what was written on the placards held by those chasing the prison van.
The letters I received during this period of time have been very encouraging to me, by knowing that people outside are still supporting me, I have gained the strength to endure the suffering. I hope people can also attend the trials of and write to other imprisoned protesters."
On Dec 9, 2020, the court in Hong Kong denied Agnes Chow's application for an appeal.
Source: Agnes Chow's Facebook #Dec3 #Dec7
https://www.facebook.com/622506141223354/posts/1867361510071138/
https://www.facebook.com/622506141223354/posts/1863650683775554/
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Happy Birthday, Agnes Chow
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HK Authoroties' Jailing of Pro-democracy Activists Triggers International Uproar
During the demonstration outside the Police Headquarters on June 21, 2019, Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, Ivan Lam and a large amount of protesters surrounded the building. The trio faced three charges of "inciting, organizing and participating in an unauthorized assembly". After pleading guilty, they had been remanded in custody for 9 days, before being sentenced.
On Dec 2, 2020, Magistrate Wong Sze-lai stated in the ruling decision at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts that the trio conspired and actively participated in the assembly, which caused roads blocked and potential risks, and wasted police resources. The trio were sentenced to 13.5 months, 7 months, and 10 months in jail, Agnes Chow's application for appeal was denied.
U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement, comdemning “China’s brutal sentencing of these young champions of democracy in Hong Kong" and calling it "appalling".
Pelosi's statement also said, "This injustice is clear proof that Beijing will stop at nothing to stamp out dissent and to destroy the freedoms and real autonomy guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong."
At the same time, the UK foreign minister, Dominic Raab, also responded. He said prosecutions must be fair and impartial, and the rights and freedoms of Hong Kongers upheld: “I urge the Hong Kong and Beijing authorities to bring an end to their campaign to stifle opposition."
Source: US Speaker; The Guardian; Stand News #Dec2
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/12220-4?fbclid=IwAR2c6lxpCe_dlze1-wQ6PCA5tc31lUfOqHb-pzDXmGDweWz318d2uSn7gqk
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/02/hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong-jailed-over-protest-police-hq
#DominicRaab #NancyPelosi #JoshuaWong #AgnesChow #IvanLam #Jail
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HK Authoroties' Jailing of Pro-democracy Activists Triggers International Uproar
During the demonstration outside the Police Headquarters on June 21, 2019, Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, Ivan Lam and a large amount of protesters surrounded the building. The trio faced three charges of "inciting, organizing and participating in an unauthorized assembly". After pleading guilty, they had been remanded in custody for 9 days, before being sentenced.
On Dec 2, 2020, Magistrate Wong Sze-lai stated in the ruling decision at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts that the trio conspired and actively participated in the assembly, which caused roads blocked and potential risks, and wasted police resources. The trio were sentenced to 13.5 months, 7 months, and 10 months in jail, Agnes Chow's application for appeal was denied.
U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement, comdemning “China’s brutal sentencing of these young champions of democracy in Hong Kong" and calling it "appalling".
Pelosi's statement also said, "This injustice is clear proof that Beijing will stop at nothing to stamp out dissent and to destroy the freedoms and real autonomy guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong."
At the same time, the UK foreign minister, Dominic Raab, also responded. He said prosecutions must be fair and impartial, and the rights and freedoms of Hong Kongers upheld: “I urge the Hong Kong and Beijing authorities to bring an end to their campaign to stifle opposition."
Source: US Speaker; The Guardian; Stand News #Dec2
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/12220-4?fbclid=IwAR2c6lxpCe_dlze1-wQ6PCA5tc31lUfOqHb-pzDXmGDweWz318d2uSn7gqk
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/02/hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong-jailed-over-protest-police-hq
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#Japan Lawmakers and Scholars demands the release of Hong Kong's young pro-democracy activists
The Japan Parliamentary Alliance on China (JPAC), a Japanese cross-party organization formed by the members of the congress, held a press conference on Nov 30, 2020 at the House of Representatives of Japan to respond to the Hong Kong government's jailing of Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam.
Several scholars spoke at the event, including Professor Suzuki Ken of Meiji University. Ken said that Agnes Chow has been speaking to the world through Japan. In order to rescue Chow, the Japanese civil society and the political sector must take action.
In addition, Chow had earlier been invited as a researcher to Hokkaido University, Professor Ken Endo expressed that the arrest was broadly equivalent to the arrest of a fellow colleague. He asked the Hong Kong government for her release and demands the Japanese government to respond to the incident.
JPAC mentioned that Agnes Chow and the others represent the young people in their fight for freedom and democracy, yet they were suppressed and investigated under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. He said “Why should those who call on the public to participate in peaceful protest be condemned? Will Hong Kong become a repressive state without freedom and hope if this continues? Won’t the hopes of young people and citizens be trampled?” JPAC requests Hong Kong’s neighbouring countries to join in protest against the suppression and demanded the prompt release of the three activists.
The press conference was co-organized by JPAC and a new organization called PomeLo (Project on meeting local parliamentary alliance for Hong Kong).
#PomeLo was formed by 22 members of the Japanese city and district council and is represented by Endo Chihiro and Yuko Nagumo. The goal was to create opportunities for direct dialogue between the people of Japan and Hong Kong, so that the Japanese society can better understand the thoughts and demands of Hong Kong people.
Source: Stand News #Nov30
#JoshuaWong #IvanLam #AgnesChow #SuzukiKen
#HokkaidoUniversity #KenEndo
#MeijiUniversity #FreeAgnes
#Japan Lawmakers and Scholars demands the release of Hong Kong's young pro-democracy activists
The Japan Parliamentary Alliance on China (JPAC), a Japanese cross-party organization formed by the members of the congress, held a press conference on Nov 30, 2020 at the House of Representatives of Japan to respond to the Hong Kong government's jailing of Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam.
Several scholars spoke at the event, including Professor Suzuki Ken of Meiji University. Ken said that Agnes Chow has been speaking to the world through Japan. In order to rescue Chow, the Japanese civil society and the political sector must take action.
In addition, Chow had earlier been invited as a researcher to Hokkaido University, Professor Ken Endo expressed that the arrest was broadly equivalent to the arrest of a fellow colleague. He asked the Hong Kong government for her release and demands the Japanese government to respond to the incident.
JPAC mentioned that Agnes Chow and the others represent the young people in their fight for freedom and democracy, yet they were suppressed and investigated under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. He said “Why should those who call on the public to participate in peaceful protest be condemned? Will Hong Kong become a repressive state without freedom and hope if this continues? Won’t the hopes of young people and citizens be trampled?” JPAC requests Hong Kong’s neighbouring countries to join in protest against the suppression and demanded the prompt release of the three activists.
The press conference was co-organized by JPAC and a new organization called PomeLo (Project on meeting local parliamentary alliance for Hong Kong).
#PomeLo was formed by 22 members of the Japanese city and district council and is represented by Endo Chihiro and Yuko Nagumo. The goal was to create opportunities for direct dialogue between the people of Japan and Hong Kong, so that the Japanese society can better understand the thoughts and demands of Hong Kong people.
Source: Stand News #Nov30
#JoshuaWong #IvanLam #AgnesChow #SuzukiKen
#HokkaidoUniversity #KenEndo
#MeijiUniversity #FreeAgnes
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High Court Cites "Low Chance of Winning Appeal" as Reason to Refuse #AgnesChow's Bail Application
In December 2020, Agnes Chow, a former member of the now-disbanded DemosistĹŤ, was sentenced to 10 months in prison, after the court convicted her of "inciting and participating in an unauthorized assembly" during the June 21 police headquarters siege in 2019.
Chow was denied bail pending appeal before Magistrate Wong Sze-lai and was rejected by Judge Judianna Wai Ling.
The High Court issued their reasons for refusing bail on Dec 16, 2020, claiming that "Chow’s appeal did not have a very high or a reasonable chance of success, and even if Chow had served all or most of her sentence while pending appeal, it will not be considered unfair".
Source: In Media HK #Dec16
https://bit.ly/3h4FZpn
#RuleIfLaw #FreeAgnes
High Court Cites "Low Chance of Winning Appeal" as Reason to Refuse #AgnesChow's Bail Application
In December 2020, Agnes Chow, a former member of the now-disbanded DemosistĹŤ, was sentenced to 10 months in prison, after the court convicted her of "inciting and participating in an unauthorized assembly" during the June 21 police headquarters siege in 2019.
Chow was denied bail pending appeal before Magistrate Wong Sze-lai and was rejected by Judge Judianna Wai Ling.
The High Court issued their reasons for refusing bail on Dec 16, 2020, claiming that "Chow’s appeal did not have a very high or a reasonable chance of success, and even if Chow had served all or most of her sentence while pending appeal, it will not be considered unfair".
Source: In Media HK #Dec16
https://bit.ly/3h4FZpn
#RuleIfLaw #FreeAgnes
#FreeAgnes
HK Authorities Lists Pro-democracy Activist Agnes Chow as Category A Criminal Alongside Murderers and Drug Traffickers
24 year-old Agnes Chow, a former member of Demosisto, was sentenced to 7 months in jail by the Hong Kong court, for a protest outside the police headquarters in 2019.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27694
Her years of commitment to the fight for freedom and democracy in Hong Kong has earned her the title of #RealMulan.
In late December 2020, it was reported that Chow was enlisted by the Hong Kong authorities as a Category A Criminal, alongside murderers and drug traffickers.
Image: RWBB #Dec31
https://www.facebook.com/453118411470994/posts/3605032476279556/
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HK Authorities Lists Pro-democracy Activist Agnes Chow as Category A Criminal Alongside Murderers and Drug Traffickers
24 year-old Agnes Chow, a former member of Demosisto, was sentenced to 7 months in jail by the Hong Kong court, for a protest outside the police headquarters in 2019.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27694
Her years of commitment to the fight for freedom and democracy in Hong Kong has earned her the title of #RealMulan.
In late December 2020, it was reported that Chow was enlisted by the Hong Kong authorities as a Category A Criminal, alongside murderers and drug traffickers.
Image: RWBB #Dec31
https://www.facebook.com/453118411470994/posts/3605032476279556/
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Agnes Chow Mentioned in the Entrance Exam of a Prestigious Japanese Junior High school
Source: Stand News #Feb6
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Agnes Chow Mentioned in the Entrance Exam of a Prestigious Japanese Junior High school
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Agnes Chow Mentioned in the Entrance Exam of a Prestigious Japanese Junior High schoo
Recently, many private junior high schools in Japan are holding entrance exams. An exam question at the Seiko Gakuin Junior & Senior High School, a prestigious school in Yokohama, sparked discussions between netizens in Hong Kong and Japan because the question mentioned Agnes Chow, the National Security Law and Keyakizaka46’s song “Fukyōwaon”.
The question appeared in the Social Studies paper, where an Asahi Shimbun newspaper article published on August 2020 was chosen and the candidates needed to answer questions accordingly. The article narrates how Agnes Chow was arrested and released, and the fact that she mentioned the song “Fukyōwaon” (means discordant sound) kept coming to her mind when she was held in custody, making her determined to protect her home. This article has attracted a lot of attention at that time.
Apart from asking where it happened and who was involved in the exam question, it also mentioned “be water”, one of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement slogan, quoting Xunzi (a Chinese Confucian philosopher) on his saying “water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn a boat”, subsequently asking the student candidate to define the meaning of “water”. The fourth question asked the candidates to answer in one sentence how they have experienced having denied their freedom. The last question linked Agnes’s arrest to Article 21 of the Japanese Constitution and asked the candidate to fill in what freedom is protected under this law.
Source: Stand News #Feb6
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Agnes Chow Mentioned in the Entrance Exam of a Prestigious Japanese Junior High schoo
Recently, many private junior high schools in Japan are holding entrance exams. An exam question at the Seiko Gakuin Junior & Senior High School, a prestigious school in Yokohama, sparked discussions between netizens in Hong Kong and Japan because the question mentioned Agnes Chow, the National Security Law and Keyakizaka46’s song “Fukyōwaon”.
The question appeared in the Social Studies paper, where an Asahi Shimbun newspaper article published on August 2020 was chosen and the candidates needed to answer questions accordingly. The article narrates how Agnes Chow was arrested and released, and the fact that she mentioned the song “Fukyōwaon” (means discordant sound) kept coming to her mind when she was held in custody, making her determined to protect her home. This article has attracted a lot of attention at that time.
Apart from asking where it happened and who was involved in the exam question, it also mentioned “be water”, one of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement slogan, quoting Xunzi (a Chinese Confucian philosopher) on his saying “water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn a boat”, subsequently asking the student candidate to define the meaning of “water”. The fourth question asked the candidates to answer in one sentence how they have experienced having denied their freedom. The last question linked Agnes’s arrest to Article 21 of the Japanese Constitution and asked the candidate to fill in what freedom is protected under this law.
Source: Stand News #Feb6
#AgnesChow #BeWater #EntranceExam
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#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
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#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
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#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
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Agnes Chow Released After Being Jailed for 10 Months
On June 12, 2021, pro-democracy activist #AgnesChow, member of the now-dissolved #Demosisto, will be able to leave the prison Tai Lam Centre for Women.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30062
Chow has been jailed for 10 months after the court convicted her of surrounding the Police Headquarters on June 21, 2019 during the #AntiELAB movement.
Despite her young age, Chow's long time engagement with Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and her courageous behaviour in defense of rights and freedom have earned her the title of #RealMulan among the supporting netizens.
Source: Internet #Jun11
#PoliticalPrisoner #NeverForget #NeverForgive #HongKongYouth
Agnes Chow Released After Being Jailed for 10 Months
On June 12, 2021, pro-democracy activist #AgnesChow, member of the now-dissolved #Demosisto, will be able to leave the prison Tai Lam Centre for Women.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30062
Chow has been jailed for 10 months after the court convicted her of surrounding the Police Headquarters on June 21, 2019 during the #AntiELAB movement.
Despite her young age, Chow's long time engagement with Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and her courageous behaviour in defense of rights and freedom have earned her the title of #RealMulan among the supporting netizens.
Source: Internet #Jun11
#PoliticalPrisoner #NeverForget #NeverForgive #HongKongYouth
#FirstHand #Jun12
Agnes Chow Welcomed by Pro-democracy Citizens as She is Free from Prison
At around 10am on June 12, 2021, pro-democracy activist, #AgnesChow, walked out of Tai Lam Institutional Center after serving a 10-month jail term for surrounding the police headquarters in Hong Kong during the #AntiELAB movement.
Watch Animation:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30058
Despite the rain, supporting citizens welcomed Chow and chanted "Add Oil" to her, as she was ushered by her friends and other pro-democracy activists to a private vehicle in white.
Her fellow activists #JoshuaWong and #IvanLam, also former members of the now-disbanded #Demosisto, were also convicted in the same case but with a longer sentence. They are still in prison at the moment.
#FreeAgnes #PoliticalPrisoner #PoliticalProsecution
Agnes Chow Welcomed by Pro-democracy Citizens as She is Free from Prison
At around 10am on June 12, 2021, pro-democracy activist, #AgnesChow, walked out of Tai Lam Institutional Center after serving a 10-month jail term for surrounding the police headquarters in Hong Kong during the #AntiELAB movement.
Watch Animation:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30058
Despite the rain, supporting citizens welcomed Chow and chanted "Add Oil" to her, as she was ushered by her friends and other pro-democracy activists to a private vehicle in white.
Her fellow activists #JoshuaWong and #IvanLam, also former members of the now-disbanded #Demosisto, were also convicted in the same case but with a longer sentence. They are still in prison at the moment.
#FreeAgnes #PoliticalPrisoner #PoliticalProsecution