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To those with #conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark
People always say the university is a miniature society; and even at the university, a free and fair election is impossible in Hong Kong.
On Feb 25, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) accused the newly elected students' union #Syzygia of potentially breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and cut tie with the student body.
Around midnight, the students told the press, their supporters, and fellow Hongkongers that they would uphold their stance as much as they can. They even apologize for not being able to carry out fully what they have promised owing to the University's oppression.
To all those with conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark to brighten our nights.
Photos: #FirstHand #Feb25
#University #PoliticalOppression #StudentUnion
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28771
To those with #conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark
People always say the university is a miniature society; and even at the university, a free and fair election is impossible in Hong Kong.
On Feb 25, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) accused the newly elected students' union #Syzygia of potentially breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and cut tie with the student body.
Around midnight, the students told the press, their supporters, and fellow Hongkongers that they would uphold their stance as much as they can. They even apologize for not being able to carry out fully what they have promised owing to the University's oppression.
To all those with conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark to brighten our nights.
Photos: #FirstHand #Feb25
#University #PoliticalOppression #StudentUnion
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28771
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Razor Wire on #University Campus Stifles Freedom of Expression and Endangers Animals: "Management had Turned It Into a Prison"
A teaching staff at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) discovered that razor wire loops have been installed on the hillside of the campus.
In a Facebook post, the staff member noted that the razor wire is deployed next to a staircase that is part of the main walking path between two campus buildings, and wildlife has been frequently observed roaming through the area.
The staircase is well protected by railings, and is nowhere near the campus boundaries, so the wires offer little protection in terms of security or safety.
However, the hillside had been a favorite spot for displaying banners and flags in the past. The razor wires would seriously hamper the university's freedom of expression, the staff member noted, in addition to becoming a deathtrap for animals that live on the hillside: "Our beautiful campus was built by free-spirited youths over generations, but the management had turned it into a prison."
The CUHK #StudentUnion shares the same concerns in a statement on June 21, 2021 criticizing the move for being "clearly contrary to CUHK's values and beliefs, and blatantly disregards the safety of animals". It also criticized CUHK Property Management for not having consulted the staff and students before installing the razor wire, and had demanded its removal as soon as possible.
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CUHK Student Union
Chan Yin Ha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chan.Yin.Ha/posts/10160394007282323
#FreedomOfExpression #CUHK #PoliceState #AnimalRights
Razor Wire on #University Campus Stifles Freedom of Expression and Endangers Animals: "Management had Turned It Into a Prison"
A teaching staff at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) discovered that razor wire loops have been installed on the hillside of the campus.
In a Facebook post, the staff member noted that the razor wire is deployed next to a staircase that is part of the main walking path between two campus buildings, and wildlife has been frequently observed roaming through the area.
The staircase is well protected by railings, and is nowhere near the campus boundaries, so the wires offer little protection in terms of security or safety.
However, the hillside had been a favorite spot for displaying banners and flags in the past. The razor wires would seriously hamper the university's freedom of expression, the staff member noted, in addition to becoming a deathtrap for animals that live on the hillside: "Our beautiful campus was built by free-spirited youths over generations, but the management had turned it into a prison."
The CUHK #StudentUnion shares the same concerns in a statement on June 21, 2021 criticizing the move for being "clearly contrary to CUHK's values and beliefs, and blatantly disregards the safety of animals". It also criticized CUHK Property Management for not having consulted the staff and students before installing the razor wire, and had demanded its removal as soon as possible.
Source:
CUHK Student Union
Chan Yin Ha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chan.Yin.Ha/posts/10160394007282323
#FreedomOfExpression #CUHK #PoliceState #AnimalRights
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HK #University Management Reports Students' Union Council to National Security Police
On July 8, 2021, the #StudentUnion Council of the University of Hong Kong (#HKUSU) passed a motion to express condolences to #LeungKinFai, a 50-year-old Hong Kong man who died after knifing a policeman and stabbing himself on July 1.
The act of mourning by the Student Union has been condemned by the government and the University.
The Alibaba-owned South China Morning Post (#SCMP) cited the chairman of HKU Council #ArthurLi, a pro-Beijing figure, and reported that the university management 'welcomed' authorities to investigate whether their students has violated the #NationalSecurityLaw. The source claimed the students involved could be expelled by the University.
At 1am on July 9, the Student Union Council announced the resignation of its members and the withdrawal of the motion passed. Their Facebook page and the website were also removed.
Source: Stand News #Jul8
https://bit.ly/2UtVxeU
HK #University Management Reports Students' Union Council to National Security Police
On July 8, 2021, the #StudentUnion Council of the University of Hong Kong (#HKUSU) passed a motion to express condolences to #LeungKinFai, a 50-year-old Hong Kong man who died after knifing a policeman and stabbing himself on July 1.
The act of mourning by the Student Union has been condemned by the government and the University.
The Alibaba-owned South China Morning Post (#SCMP) cited the chairman of HKU Council #ArthurLi, a pro-Beijing figure, and reported that the university management 'welcomed' authorities to investigate whether their students has violated the #NationalSecurityLaw. The source claimed the students involved could be expelled by the University.
At 1am on July 9, the Student Union Council announced the resignation of its members and the withdrawal of the motion passed. Their Facebook page and the website were also removed.
Source: Stand News #Jul8
https://bit.ly/2UtVxeU
The Hong Kong University Student Union passed a resolution of mourning the death of Leung Kin-Fai, who stabbed a police officer on 1/7. Afterwards, the institution council banned members involved from entering the campus.
#HKU #StudentUnion #July1 #LeungKinFai #GoHKgraphics
#HKU #StudentUnion #July1 #LeungKinFai #GoHKgraphics
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50-year-old Student Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Announces Its Dissolution Under Political Pressure
On October 7, 2021, the Student Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUSU) stated that the University Management had announced in February 2021 that the they would stop collecting fees on behalf of the Student Union starting this academic year, and had demanded that the Union register independently of the University to government agencies instead of recognising their registration in the campus as was wont.
The Student Union had sought professional legal opinion on this matter, who advised that the Union that “the ordinance does not apply to CUSU”.
The Union stated that the 50-year-old history of the Student Union may be put to an end were they to follow the legal opinion, and put them in a dilemma if they didn’t.
For the welfare of the student body, the Union stated, the Union called a joint meeting on 10 September, 2021, and accepted the resignation of all student representatives of the Union Council and the motion to dissolve the Student Union.
Read the official statement here:
https://www.facebook.com/416069858455429/posts/4661717883890584/?d=n
Source: CUSU’s Official Facebook Page #Oct7
#Dissolution #CUHK #StudentUnion #University #PoliticalOppression #Regime
50-year-old Student Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Announces Its Dissolution Under Political Pressure
On October 7, 2021, the Student Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUSU) stated that the University Management had announced in February 2021 that the they would stop collecting fees on behalf of the Student Union starting this academic year, and had demanded that the Union register independently of the University to government agencies instead of recognising their registration in the campus as was wont.
The Student Union had sought professional legal opinion on this matter, who advised that the Union that “the ordinance does not apply to CUSU”.
The Union stated that the 50-year-old history of the Student Union may be put to an end were they to follow the legal opinion, and put them in a dilemma if they didn’t.
For the welfare of the student body, the Union stated, the Union called a joint meeting on 10 September, 2021, and accepted the resignation of all student representatives of the Union Council and the motion to dissolve the Student Union.
Read the official statement here:
https://www.facebook.com/416069858455429/posts/4661717883890584/?d=n
Source: CUSU’s Official Facebook Page #Oct7
#Dissolution #CUHK #StudentUnion #University #PoliticalOppression #Regime
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University Management Hurries to Cordon Off the "Wall of Democracy" As Student Union Halts Operation
On October 7, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) cordoned off the #WallofDemocracy, a bulletin board located in Cultural Square for students to freely express one's views and opinions. Students are notified that the Wall is closed for maintenance, after the agenda had been passed in September. Security guards were also deployed.
The Wall has been managed by the 50-year-old Student Union until the group stopped operating on the same day.
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31205
During the 2019 Anti-Extradition Law Bill Amendment Movement (#AntiELAB), the university management has threatend to resume the wall already.
Text: InMedia #Oct7
Photo: #FirstHand
#PoliticalSuppression #Bulletin #StudentUnion #University #Opinion #FreeSpeech
On October 7, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) cordoned off the #WallofDemocracy, a bulletin board located in Cultural Square for students to freely express one's views and opinions. Students are notified that the Wall is closed for maintenance, after the agenda had been passed in September. Security guards were also deployed.
The Wall has been managed by the 50-year-old Student Union until the group stopped operating on the same day.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31205
During the 2019 Anti-Extradition Law Bill Amendment Movement (#AntiELAB), the university management has threatend to resume the wall already.
Text: InMedia #Oct7
Photo: #FirstHand
#PoliticalSuppression #Bulletin #StudentUnion #University #Opinion #FreeSpeech
#NationalSecurityLaw Empties "Democracy Walls" in All Hong Kong Universities
At the start of the term in 2020,
some universities in Hong Kong had installed security gates at the entrance and removed most of the pro-democracy posters on campus.
In 2021, university students' unions were de-recognised by the university management, despite being elected by students.
Pro-democracy students continued to be arrested and charged by the authority.
Meanwhile, the government imposed National Security Education on school curriculum.
In September 2021, the Stand News captured in a series of photos how the "Democracy Wall," a public bulletin on university campus where students express their opinions, looked like in 8 universities in Hong Kong.
Following the implementation of the National Security Law in 2020, only torn paper scraps and vaguely visible pro-democracy slogans can be found on these "Democracy Walls."
Looking from a distance, these boards are almost completely empty.
In Hong Kong in 2021, student unions, Democracy Walls, and freedom of speech have seemingly all fallen like dominoes in universities, surrounded by red lines.
Source: Stand News #Sep28
https://bit.ly/3FxTsl2
#FreedomofSpeech #University #Academy #StudentUnion #NSL #LennonWall #DemocracyWall
At the start of the term in 2020,
some universities in Hong Kong had installed security gates at the entrance and removed most of the pro-democracy posters on campus.
In 2021, university students' unions were de-recognised by the university management, despite being elected by students.
Pro-democracy students continued to be arrested and charged by the authority.
Meanwhile, the government imposed National Security Education on school curriculum.
In September 2021, the Stand News captured in a series of photos how the "Democracy Wall," a public bulletin on university campus where students express their opinions, looked like in 8 universities in Hong Kong.
Following the implementation of the National Security Law in 2020, only torn paper scraps and vaguely visible pro-democracy slogans can be found on these "Democracy Walls."
Looking from a distance, these boards are almost completely empty.
In Hong Kong in 2021, student unions, Democracy Walls, and freedom of speech have seemingly all fallen like dominoes in universities, surrounded by red lines.
Source: Stand News #Sep28
https://bit.ly/3FxTsl2
#FreedomofSpeech #University #Academy #StudentUnion #NSL #LennonWall #DemocracyWall
Executive Committee of UCSU CUHK Dissolves
Following the Chinese University of Hong Kong Student Union (CUSU), the Executive Committee of the Student Union of United College, CUHK have also announced its disbandment. They said in their statement, "CUHK’s management has closed in on college students unions with threats of individual registration after requiring CUSU to do so.” And that with no other choice, all cabinet committees have now resigned, followed by the dissolution of the Executive Committee.
The statement said that the Student Union of United College had voiced out issues of injustice in the preceding decades, including those in college administration, school administration, and current social affairs. They aimed to raise social awareness and put their feet into others' shoes “outside ivory towers”. However, “there is very little room for us to practice the college motto in these times.”
The statement said that the 59-year history of the Student Union has formally come to an end, saying, “we apologise to every UCian for failing to live up to the efforts paid by previous cabinets over the years.”
They also indicated, “there are many goals and ideals we have yet to fulfill, and we are more than reluctant to end our journey here. However, we do not regret what we’ve done in the past months and would like to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts.”
The statement ends with the college anthem, “The sky is vast and the sun remains in the sky. We must keep this pure heart, be kind, and set an example for others.”
Read the full statement here.
Source: Stand News #Oct18
#CUHK #ChineseUniversity #StudentUnion #ExecutiveCommittee #Dissolution
Following the Chinese University of Hong Kong Student Union (CUSU), the Executive Committee of the Student Union of United College, CUHK have also announced its disbandment. They said in their statement, "CUHK’s management has closed in on college students unions with threats of individual registration after requiring CUSU to do so.” And that with no other choice, all cabinet committees have now resigned, followed by the dissolution of the Executive Committee.
The statement said that the Student Union of United College had voiced out issues of injustice in the preceding decades, including those in college administration, school administration, and current social affairs. They aimed to raise social awareness and put their feet into others' shoes “outside ivory towers”. However, “there is very little room for us to practice the college motto in these times.”
The statement said that the 59-year history of the Student Union has formally come to an end, saying, “we apologise to every UCian for failing to live up to the efforts paid by previous cabinets over the years.”
They also indicated, “there are many goals and ideals we have yet to fulfill, and we are more than reluctant to end our journey here. However, we do not regret what we’ve done in the past months and would like to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts.”
The statement ends with the college anthem, “The sky is vast and the sun remains in the sky. We must keep this pure heart, be kind, and set an example for others.”
Read the full statement here.
Source: Stand News #Oct18
#CUHK #ChineseUniversity #StudentUnion #ExecutiveCommittee #Dissolution
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Editorial Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University's Students' Union resigns en masse due to #Censorship
On January 28, 2022, students’ Union Editorial Board of the Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) revealed on Facebook that the university managenent had repeatedly interfered in students' editorial work.
The student board said the university had asked them to stop using the term “Wuhan virus” in their reports, interfered their coverage of the university’s national security curriculum, and asked them to withdraw copies of a recent issue of their student magazine, “Jumbo”.
The board accused the university of suppressing the students' publication, and announced that all its members would resign with immediate effect.
The university, meanwhile, decided to discontinue its relationship with the students' board and terminate students' rights to use all the facilities on campus. The university management claimed that they would take disciplinary action against the students concerned.
Source: Luminant Hong Kong; #Jan28
https://t.me/luminanthk/5224
#StudentUnion #PressFreedom #Resignation #HongKongStudents
Editorial Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University's Students' Union resigns en masse due to #Censorship
On January 28, 2022, students’ Union Editorial Board of the Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) revealed on Facebook that the university managenent had repeatedly interfered in students' editorial work.
The student board said the university had asked them to stop using the term “Wuhan virus” in their reports, interfered their coverage of the university’s national security curriculum, and asked them to withdraw copies of a recent issue of their student magazine, “Jumbo”.
The board accused the university of suppressing the students' publication, and announced that all its members would resign with immediate effect.
The university, meanwhile, decided to discontinue its relationship with the students' board and terminate students' rights to use all the facilities on campus. The university management claimed that they would take disciplinary action against the students concerned.
Source: Luminant Hong Kong; #Jan28
https://t.me/luminanthk/5224
#StudentUnion #PressFreedom #Resignation #HongKongStudents
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今日（28日）晚上八時，浸會大學學生會編委會宣布第五十四屆編輯委員會內閣「楚鳴」全體成員即日請辭，並感謝當初對「楚鳴」投下信任票的會員，同時就未能於餘下任期繼續服務浸大學生而致歉。
聲明中提到校方要求編委會在其招募記者電郵內容進行刪減，並有關對國安課程的報導進行干預，及要求編委會停止使用「武漢肺炎」等字眼，同時要求刪減其刊物《浸報》其中的徵犒和回收，同日校方撤銷編委的官方電郵使用權。
編委會認為，對其出版或撰寫過的刊物內省不疚，問心無愧，指「總辭一舉絕非敝內閣所願，惜編委服…
今日（28日）晚上八時，浸會大學學生會編委會宣布第五十四屆編輯委員會內閣「楚鳴」全體成員即日請辭，並感謝當初對「楚鳴」投下信任票的會員，同時就未能於餘下任期繼續服務浸大學生而致歉。
聲明中提到校方要求編委會在其招募記者電郵內容進行刪減，並有關對國安課程的報導進行干預，及要求編委會停止使用「武漢肺炎」等字眼，同時要求刪減其刊物《浸報》其中的徵犒和回收，同日校方撤銷編委的官方電郵使用權。
編委會認為，對其出版或撰寫過的刊物內省不疚，問心無愧，指「總辭一舉絕非敝內閣所願，惜編委服…
#University in Hong Kong demands #StudentUnion to hand over 17 years of audit reports in 2 weeks
Source: Inmediahk; #Jan26
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Source: Inmediahk; #Jan26
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