Jimmy Sham of Civil Human Rights Front, 4 Sept 2019: PROTEST GOES ON, as a bowl of water is too little to put off the Amazon Forest fire.
Prior to Carrie Lam's press conference, Jimmy Sham of the Civil Human Rights Fronts used the Amazon forest fire as a metaphor for Hong Kong's situation. "A bowl of water might help to put off a fire that has just started," Sham wrote, "however, the same amount of water is just too little to extinguish the fire in the Amazon forest."
Sham pointed out that the Anti-Extradition Law Protests is connected to 2 million Hongkongers: "Remembering those who had sacrificed themselves [for the cause]: 7 human lives, 3 eyes, over 1000 arrestees of which dozens are charged with rioting. We ask ourselves the same question: How can we let them down? I believe that Carrie Lam's annoucement of withdrawing the bill can even not move the mildest, the most peaceful ones. The protest shall go on."
Source: In-Media
https://bit.ly/2jXMEIz
#protestgoeson #chrf #All5Demands #NotOneLess
Prior to Carrie Lam's press conference, Jimmy Sham of the Civil Human Rights Fronts used the Amazon forest fire as a metaphor for Hong Kong's situation. "A bowl of water might help to put off a fire that has just started," Sham wrote, "however, the same amount of water is just too little to extinguish the fire in the Amazon forest."
Sham pointed out that the Anti-Extradition Law Protests is connected to 2 million Hongkongers: "Remembering those who had sacrificed themselves [for the cause]: 7 human lives, 3 eyes, over 1000 arrestees of which dozens are charged with rioting. We ask ourselves the same question: How can we let them down? I believe that Carrie Lam's annoucement of withdrawing the bill can even not move the mildest, the most peaceful ones. The protest shall go on."
Source: In-Media
https://bit.ly/2jXMEIz
#protestgoeson #chrf #All5Demands #NotOneLess
Jimmy Sham, Civil Human Rights Front, 4 September 2019: The 2 million Hongkongers who joined the march Will Not Accept Carrie Lam's Proposal
Earlier today, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced four steps to ease tension from the movement. Jimmy Sham of the Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) commented that it was a good start for the government to respond to the demand of the people for the first time; however, it came too late and was too insignificant.This is why CHRF will call for another demonstration.
Jimmy Sham said, "Carrie Lam's response might not even be deemed acceptable to some members of the pro-Beijing camp, neither will it be accepted by the two million Hongkongers who came out to protest. The CE's announcement and plan do little to ease off the tension in the society. Instead, it might instigate greater opposition between the Pro-Establishmemt camp and those who oppose extradition to China [the pro-democracy Hongkongers]."
The CHRF will continue to speak up for the people. Despite the forced cancellation of the 31 August march due to police's objection, CHRF will prepare for a possible march on 15 September. However, the outcome will depend on the issuance of the letter of no objection from the police.
Source: RTHK
#All5Demands #NotOneLess #protestgoeson
Earlier today, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced four steps to ease tension from the movement. Jimmy Sham of the Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) commented that it was a good start for the government to respond to the demand of the people for the first time; however, it came too late and was too insignificant.This is why CHRF will call for another demonstration.
Jimmy Sham said, "Carrie Lam's response might not even be deemed acceptable to some members of the pro-Beijing camp, neither will it be accepted by the two million Hongkongers who came out to protest. The CE's announcement and plan do little to ease off the tension in the society. Instead, it might instigate greater opposition between the Pro-Establishmemt camp and those who oppose extradition to China [the pro-democracy Hongkongers]."
The CHRF will continue to speak up for the people. Despite the forced cancellation of the 31 August march due to police's objection, CHRF will prepare for a possible march on 15 September. However, the outcome will depend on the issuance of the letter of no objection from the police.
Source: RTHK
#All5Demands #NotOneLess #protestgoeson
At the alma mater of Carrie Lam , eight students were on their knees under the rain. ’Chief Executive, are you willing to listen to the voice of your juniors,’ they asked.
At 7am on 2 September 2019, eight students kneeled on the ground under the rain for nearly 30 mins, in front of St. Francis' Canossian College, where Chief Execute Carrie Lam used to study.
Eight students dressed in their school uniform and worn yellow helmets and tear gas mask, holding the banners that were written with the following slogans:
’Chief Executive, are you willing to listening to the voice of your juniors?’
’Those who are in front lines take the bullets for you. Are you willing to strike to express your requests?’
’Five Major Demands. Not One Less.’
’Why do I have to think about the colours of my clothes each time I go out worrying I might be beaten up?’
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/B15gVEpABRY/?igshid=1dwinvuy3nnaz
#All5Demands #NotOneLess
At 7am on 2 September 2019, eight students kneeled on the ground under the rain for nearly 30 mins, in front of St. Francis' Canossian College, where Chief Execute Carrie Lam used to study.
Eight students dressed in their school uniform and worn yellow helmets and tear gas mask, holding the banners that were written with the following slogans:
’Chief Executive, are you willing to listening to the voice of your juniors?’
’Those who are in front lines take the bullets for you. Are you willing to strike to express your requests?’
’Five Major Demands. Not One Less.’
’Why do I have to think about the colours of my clothes each time I go out worrying I might be beaten up?’
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/B15gVEpABRY/?igshid=1dwinvuy3nnaz
#All5Demands #NotOneLess
Commentator on China Affairs, Johnny Y.S. Lau (劉銳紹): Bill Withdrawal and Carrie Lam's Rumoured Resignation are nothing but delaying tactics
Johnny Y.S. Lau writes in his latest article:
"Carrie Lam finally used the term "withdrawal" in her speech. Prior to this annoucement of her was the rumour of her resignation request made to Beijing (which was personally denied by her).
In my opinion, "withdrawal" and "resignation" are just some delaying tactics: The former allows both Beijing and the Hong Kong SAR government to take advantage of the situation by buying time, while the latter helps Carrie Lam herself to get by.
Nevertheless, it is probably too insignificant and too late to "withdraw" the bill, as a superficial gesture, by now. The successive 'leaks' of Lam's closed door meetings are possibly just a "protective layer" she painted on herself, in an attempt to mislead the outsiders that she did all the previous acts in spite of her will.
Source: https://theinitium.com/article/20190904-hongkong-extradition-bill-withdrawal/?utm_medium=copy
#All5Demands #NotOneLess
Johnny Y.S. Lau writes in his latest article:
"Carrie Lam finally used the term "withdrawal" in her speech. Prior to this annoucement of her was the rumour of her resignation request made to Beijing (which was personally denied by her).
In my opinion, "withdrawal" and "resignation" are just some delaying tactics: The former allows both Beijing and the Hong Kong SAR government to take advantage of the situation by buying time, while the latter helps Carrie Lam herself to get by.
Nevertheless, it is probably too insignificant and too late to "withdraw" the bill, as a superficial gesture, by now. The successive 'leaks' of Lam's closed door meetings are possibly just a "protective layer" she painted on herself, in an attempt to mislead the outsiders that she did all the previous acts in spite of her will.
Source: https://theinitium.com/article/20190904-hongkong-extradition-bill-withdrawal/?utm_medium=copy
#All5Demands #NotOneLess
端傳媒 Initium Media
劉銳紹：林鄭的「撤回」與辭職傳聞都只是緩兵之計｜端傳媒 Initium Media
此時「撤回」，恐怕遠水難救近火。而近期林鄭月娥多次閉門會議的內容遭泄漏，可能只是為她增加一層保護衣，讓外界感到她是身不由己。
[Wall Street Journal, 4 September 2019] Investors May Regret Believing Hong Kong’s Crisis Is Over
//The extradition bill that sparked the protests wasn’t the underlying cause of the protests, and its withdrawal isn’t guaranteed to end them.//
Read Further: https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-may-regret-believing-hong-kongs-crisis-is-over-11567594763?mod=e2tw
#All5Demands #NotOneLess #FakeWithdrawal #ProtestOn
#democracyfrontline
//The extradition bill that sparked the protests wasn’t the underlying cause of the protests, and its withdrawal isn’t guaranteed to end them.//
Read Further: https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-may-regret-believing-hong-kongs-crisis-is-over-11567594763?mod=e2tw
#All5Demands #NotOneLess #FakeWithdrawal #ProtestOn
#democracyfrontline
WSJ
Investors May Regret Believing Hong Kong’s Crisis Is Over
The extradition bill that sparked the protests wasn’t the underlying cause of the protests, and its withdrawal isn’t guaranteed to end them.
[The Guardian, 4 Sept 2019] Hong Kong: will scrapping extradition bill end the protests?
//Many people interviewed by the Guardian said all their demands must be met, with the most urgent being an inquiry into police violence, saying those who had been maltreated must be vindicated.
They said the escalating police brutality and the government’s hostility towards ordinary people in the past three months have made it hard for them to trust the authorities again.
A masked spokeswoman dressed in black speaking on behalf of a group of protesters at a press conference late Wednesday said the withdrawal of the bill was a quick fix like “a band-aid on rotten flesh”.
“Does the government honestly think that the trauma, grievances and anguish they caused could be so easily dismissed with two syllables? Expecting the word ‘withdraw’ to salvage all they have caused is childish and tone-deaf at best,” she said.
“Lam is just trying to fool us; Hong Kongers will never accept such a deal. Look at how much we have sacrificed, this deal is humiliating,” said a university administrator called Zoe.//
Read Further: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/04/hong-kong-will-scrapping-extradition-bill-end-the-protests?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Telegram
#All5Demands #NotOneLess #ProtestOn #FakeWithdrawal
//Many people interviewed by the Guardian said all their demands must be met, with the most urgent being an inquiry into police violence, saying those who had been maltreated must be vindicated.
They said the escalating police brutality and the government’s hostility towards ordinary people in the past three months have made it hard for them to trust the authorities again.
A masked spokeswoman dressed in black speaking on behalf of a group of protesters at a press conference late Wednesday said the withdrawal of the bill was a quick fix like “a band-aid on rotten flesh”.
“Does the government honestly think that the trauma, grievances and anguish they caused could be so easily dismissed with two syllables? Expecting the word ‘withdraw’ to salvage all they have caused is childish and tone-deaf at best,” she said.
“Lam is just trying to fool us; Hong Kongers will never accept such a deal. Look at how much we have sacrificed, this deal is humiliating,” said a university administrator called Zoe.//
Read Further: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/04/hong-kong-will-scrapping-extradition-bill-end-the-protests?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Telegram
#All5Demands #NotOneLess #ProtestOn #FakeWithdrawal
the Guardian
Hong Kong protesters vow to stay on the streets despite Carrie Lam concession
Demonstrators say withdrawing extradition bill is too little, too late, as call for inquiry into police force rejected
Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC, in purple) is what Carrie Lam proposed.
Independent Commission of Inquiry (in green) is what pro-democracy Hongkongers want in the 5 key demands.
#All5Demands #NotOneLess
Independent Commission of Inquiry (in green) is what pro-democracy Hongkongers want in the 5 key demands.
#All5Demands #NotOneLess
#FirstHand #Dec30
Families of the 12 Hongkongers respond to China's sentencing
On Dec 30, 2020, China announced the sentence of the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who have been detained in China since August 2019. Tang Kai-yin was sentenced to 3 years of jail and fined for RMB20,000. Quinn Moon was sentenced to 2 years of jail and fined for RMB15,000. The remaining 8 adult detainees were sentenced to 7 months of jail and fined for RMB10,000 each.
The Chinese authorities trialed them on Dec 28, 2020, claiming the hearing was "open" but foreign diplomats and reporters were refused entry. According to the Chinese court, all defendants pleaded guilty.
After more than 4 months of detention with trial, the Chinese authorities deported the two underaged Hongkongers to Hong Kong on Dec 30, 2020, claiming that the two had confessed. The Hong Kong police gave their response on the same day, "they can come back to face more serious charges."
Cheng Tsz-ho (鄭子豪)'s father:
"It doesn't matter if they sentence my son to 1 day or 7 months; every single day is a wrongful jailing. On August 23, the Hong Kong government sent two planes to take turns "escorting" the 12 of them to China. That's why I think every singe day he spends there is wrongful."
Wong Wai-yin's mother:
"I hope China can tell us soon about the visitation: how many minutes do we get? What's the procedure? Can we give them winter clothes? Can I buy food for my son? Please, China, tell us soon. As for the Hong Kong government, I'm not hoping for anything from them."
Li Tsz-yin (李子賢)'s mother:
"They said he'll be jailed for 7 months. I think it's too much. I saw that the two younger ones were allowed to come back [to Hong Kong] today; I thought my son would be allowed too.
Now that it's 7 months, we'll be planning to go visit them. I really hope the authorities could tell us how to arrange the prison visit."
Quinn Moon (喬映瑜)'s sister:
"The authorities said suspects' families were present at the hearing. So I would like them to disclose the attendees' names immediately!"
#BringThemBack #Save12HKYouths #NotOneLess
Families of the 12 Hongkongers respond to China's sentencing
On Dec 30, 2020, China announced the sentence of the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who have been detained in China since August 2019. Tang Kai-yin was sentenced to 3 years of jail and fined for RMB20,000. Quinn Moon was sentenced to 2 years of jail and fined for RMB15,000. The remaining 8 adult detainees were sentenced to 7 months of jail and fined for RMB10,000 each.
The Chinese authorities trialed them on Dec 28, 2020, claiming the hearing was "open" but foreign diplomats and reporters were refused entry. According to the Chinese court, all defendants pleaded guilty.
After more than 4 months of detention with trial, the Chinese authorities deported the two underaged Hongkongers to Hong Kong on Dec 30, 2020, claiming that the two had confessed. The Hong Kong police gave their response on the same day, "they can come back to face more serious charges."
Cheng Tsz-ho (鄭子豪)'s father:
"It doesn't matter if they sentence my son to 1 day or 7 months; every single day is a wrongful jailing. On August 23, the Hong Kong government sent two planes to take turns "escorting" the 12 of them to China. That's why I think every singe day he spends there is wrongful."
Wong Wai-yin's mother:
"I hope China can tell us soon about the visitation: how many minutes do we get? What's the procedure? Can we give them winter clothes? Can I buy food for my son? Please, China, tell us soon. As for the Hong Kong government, I'm not hoping for anything from them."
Li Tsz-yin (李子賢)'s mother:
"They said he'll be jailed for 7 months. I think it's too much. I saw that the two younger ones were allowed to come back [to Hong Kong] today; I thought my son would be allowed too.
Now that it's 7 months, we'll be planning to go visit them. I really hope the authorities could tell us how to arrange the prison visit."
Quinn Moon (喬映瑜)'s sister:
"The authorities said suspects' families were present at the hearing. So I would like them to disclose the attendees' names immediately!"
#BringThemBack #Save12HKYouths #NotOneLess