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National Security Fears Halt #Breakazine's Latest Edition
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National Security Fears Halt #Breakazine's Latest Edition
In consideration of the new Hong Kong National Security Law, Breakazine had suspended printing of the July edition of their magazine titled "Dangerous Reading". Their editorial department announced today that this edition would not go to print, and that work on the next edition of Breakazine was also put on hold. Breakthrough, the organization which publishes Breakazine, cited the various uncertainties regarding how the new law will be enforced in Hong Kong, and the organization's wishes to protect all parties who have participated in the magazine's production.
According to Breakazine's Facebook page, the "Dangerous Reading" edition began production in May, and was sent to the printers near the end of June, at which time the National Security Law was not yet promulgated. As the organization provides services under the laws of Hong Kong, the magazine consulted legal advice and found that they could not ascertain how the new law would be enforced. In order to protect their contributors, the magazine had decided to halt printing of the July edition; refunds and other follow-up arrangements would be announced at a later date.
The next edition, slated to be published in October, is also put on hold. Brekazine's editors stated that their team will continue to explore issues that call upon honest and critical thinking, and the magazine is planned to resume early next year. Brekazine's social media and website would continue normal operations. They offered sincere apologies for all who are affected, and thanked their readers and collaborators for their understanding and support in recent times.
The "Dangerous Reading" edition, previously slated for mid-July release, was open for pre-order earlier. Its introduction on Brekazine's website reads: "Under the looming shadow of the National Security Law, we might be entering a period where our voices are silenced. [...] Hongkongers have never felt so powerless, as if we were caged in a giant prison." It included book sharing by various people who found the books had changed their worldview, a response to the changing times.
An excerpt from the edition's introduction was also posted to Brekazine's Facebook. Titled "Readings that Respond to the Times", a passage read, "Everyone is concerned for books whose stance deviate from that of the establishment: can they continue to be shown and sold on different platforms, just as before? Perhaps, under the guillotine of the National Security Law, the air of freedom seemed thinner, and we all feel closer and closer to suffocation." "Historically, totalitarian regimes have all restricted publications, because they know that free thoughts is a person's greatest resource, and an invisible weapon."
Breakazine is published quarterly by Breakthrough, a Christian youth organization, and frequently discusses social issues. Issue 59, published in Oct 2019, was titled "Hong Kong in Tears", with a scene of police teargassing protesters as its cover photo, and various articles discussing injuries caused by tear gas as well as its usage guidelines. Public libraries removed the issue from its shelves, under orders from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The next issue titled "Unyielding Courage", published in January 2020, focused on the courage needed to face fears under totalitarianism. It was quickly accused by pro-Beijing newspapers Wen Wei Po and Tai Kung Pao for advocating "black violence" and inciting Christians and youths to continue street protests.
Source: Stand News #Jul27
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National Security Fears Halt #Breakazine's Latest Edition
In consideration of the new Hong Kong National Security Law, Breakazine had suspended printing of the July edition of their magazine titled "Dangerous Reading". Their editorial department announced today that this edition would not go to print, and that work on the next edition of Breakazine was also put on hold. Breakthrough, the organization which publishes Breakazine, cited the various uncertainties regarding how the new law will be enforced in Hong Kong, and the organization's wishes to protect all parties who have participated in the magazine's production.
According to Breakazine's Facebook page, the "Dangerous Reading" edition began production in May, and was sent to the printers near the end of June, at which time the National Security Law was not yet promulgated. As the organization provides services under the laws of Hong Kong, the magazine consulted legal advice and found that they could not ascertain how the new law would be enforced. In order to protect their contributors, the magazine had decided to halt printing of the July edition; refunds and other follow-up arrangements would be announced at a later date.
The next edition, slated to be published in October, is also put on hold. Brekazine's editors stated that their team will continue to explore issues that call upon honest and critical thinking, and the magazine is planned to resume early next year. Brekazine's social media and website would continue normal operations. They offered sincere apologies for all who are affected, and thanked their readers and collaborators for their understanding and support in recent times.
The "Dangerous Reading" edition, previously slated for mid-July release, was open for pre-order earlier. Its introduction on Brekazine's website reads: "Under the looming shadow of the National Security Law, we might be entering a period where our voices are silenced. [...] Hongkongers have never felt so powerless, as if we were caged in a giant prison." It included book sharing by various people who found the books had changed their worldview, a response to the changing times.
An excerpt from the edition's introduction was also posted to Brekazine's Facebook. Titled "Readings that Respond to the Times", a passage read, "Everyone is concerned for books whose stance deviate from that of the establishment: can they continue to be shown and sold on different platforms, just as before? Perhaps, under the guillotine of the National Security Law, the air of freedom seemed thinner, and we all feel closer and closer to suffocation." "Historically, totalitarian regimes have all restricted publications, because they know that free thoughts is a person's greatest resource, and an invisible weapon."
Breakazine is published quarterly by Breakthrough, a Christian youth organization, and frequently discusses social issues. Issue 59, published in Oct 2019, was titled "Hong Kong in Tears", with a scene of police teargassing protesters as its cover photo, and various articles discussing injuries caused by tear gas as well as its usage guidelines. Public libraries removed the issue from its shelves, under orders from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The next issue titled "Unyielding Courage", published in January 2020, focused on the courage needed to face fears under totalitarianism. It was quickly accused by pro-Beijing newspapers Wen Wei Po and Tai Kung Pao for advocating "black violence" and inciting Christians and youths to continue street protests.
Source: Stand News #Jul27
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HK Government suspected of un-shelving another 16 books involving topics of #CivilDisobedience and #Protests in #PublicLibrary
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (#LCSD) of the Hong Kong Government is suspected of un-shelving 16 books from public libraries.
These include:
- The writings of pro-democracy activist and former law professor Benny Tai;
- Reverend Chu Yiu-ming's “Civil Disobedience and the Occupation of Central: Reflections on the Faith of Christians in Hong Kong” (公民抗命與佔領中環：香港基督徒的信仰省思);
- “To All of Those Who Have Worn Black Before” (給穿過黑衣的人) by Scholarism;
- Former legislator Raymond Wong Yuk-man’s book “I Wouldn’t Have Argued If I Did’t Have To” (予豈好辯哉).
In addition, the two issues of “#Breakazine!” about the Anti-Extradition Law (#AntiELAB) Protest, are also removed.
These 16 books were all published before the #NationalSecurityLaw came into effect, yet they are no longer available on the public library website.
So far, the government has removed at least 34 books in total.
Source: Apply Daily #May29
https://bit.ly/2R20IRR
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HK Government suspected of un-shelving another 16 books involving topics of #CivilDisobedience and #Protests in #PublicLibrary
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (#LCSD) of the Hong Kong Government is suspected of un-shelving 16 books from public libraries.
These include:
- The writings of pro-democracy activist and former law professor Benny Tai;
- Reverend Chu Yiu-ming's “Civil Disobedience and the Occupation of Central: Reflections on the Faith of Christians in Hong Kong” (公民抗命與佔領中環：香港基督徒的信仰省思);
- “To All of Those Who Have Worn Black Before” (給穿過黑衣的人) by Scholarism;
- Former legislator Raymond Wong Yuk-man’s book “I Wouldn’t Have Argued If I Did’t Have To” (予豈好辯哉).
In addition, the two issues of “#Breakazine!” about the Anti-Extradition Law (#AntiELAB) Protest, are also removed.
These 16 books were all published before the #NationalSecurityLaw came into effect, yet they are no longer available on the public library website.
So far, the government has removed at least 34 books in total.
Source: Apply Daily #May29
https://bit.ly/2R20IRR
#NSL #Censorship #BannedBooks #Regime #DissentLiterature