#HumanitarianCrisis
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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Happy Birthday, Agnes Chow
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27064
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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#FreeAgnes
Happy Birthday, Agnes Chow
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27064
Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi Statement on Sentencing of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders
“China’s brutal sentencing of these young champions of democracy in Hong Kong is appalling. 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…
#JPAC #GlobalSupport
#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
#Court
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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Agnes Chow: Hong Kong’s 'real Mulan' fighting for democracy
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27334
#AgnesChow #CatACriminal #PoliticalPersecution #HumanitarianCrisis
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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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27201
Agnes Chow: Hong Kong’s 'real Mulan' fighting for democracy
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27334
#AgnesChow #CatACriminal #PoliticalPersecution #HumanitarianCrisis
#FreeAgnes #Japan
Agnes Chow Mentioned in the Entrance Exam of a Prestigious Japanese Junior High school
Source: Stand News #Feb6
#AgnesChow #BeWater #Japan
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Agnes Chow Mentioned in the Entrance Exam of a Prestigious Japanese Junior High school
Source: Stand News #Feb6
#AgnesChow #BeWater #Japan
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#FreeAgnes #Japan
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
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
#FreeAgnes #PoliticalPersecution
#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