Civilian Suspected of Wounding a Policeman Deceased
On July 1, 2021, a massive number of police was stationed across Hong Kong, cordoning off different areas including Victoria Park and intercepting civilians. According to authorities, 10,000 officers were deployed.
At around 10pm, outside of Sogo Department Store in Causeway Bay, a uniform policeman fell on the ground, reportedly due to an injury by knife. The police subdued several nearby civilians on the ground. A man suspected of wounding the policeman was sent to the hospital. At 11:20pm, the 50-year-old civilian was certified dead.
According to sources, the man stabbed himself in the heart after wounding the policeman. The injured officer was conscious when being sent to the Queen Mary Hospital. The civilian on the other hand was in a critical state when sent to Ruttonjee Hospital.
It was reported thst the police had pulled out their guns, but did not shoot.
At around mid-night, tens of police officers were still checking passersby on site and demanded journalists to hand over their recordings.
Whereas the government immediately released statement condemning the act on the internet, there were netizens calling for everyone to wear black on July 2 in commemoration of the civilian who has passed away.
Source: Stand News; InMedia #July1
https://bit.ly/3ydIiO5
#PoliceState #FailedState #Death #July1Protest
On July 1, 2021, a massive number of police was stationed across Hong Kong, cordoning off different areas including Victoria Park and intercepting civilians. According to authorities, 10,000 officers were deployed.
At around 10pm, outside of Sogo Department Store in Causeway Bay, a uniform policeman fell on the ground, reportedly due to an injury by knife. The police subdued several nearby civilians on the ground. A man suspected of wounding the policeman was sent to the hospital. At 11:20pm, the 50-year-old civilian was certified dead.
According to sources, the man stabbed himself in the heart after wounding the policeman. The injured officer was conscious when being sent to the Queen Mary Hospital. The civilian on the other hand was in a critical state when sent to Ruttonjee Hospital.
It was reported thst the police had pulled out their guns, but did not shoot.
At around mid-night, tens of police officers were still checking passersby on site and demanded journalists to hand over their recordings.
Whereas the government immediately released statement condemning the act on the internet, there were netizens calling for everyone to wear black on July 2 in commemoration of the civilian who has passed away.
Source: Stand News; InMedia #July1
https://bit.ly/3ydIiO5
#PoliceState #FailedState #Death #July1Protest
#FirstHand #July1
Civilian Reportedly Stabbed Himself After Injuring a Police
The annual July 1 march is a pro-democracy demonstration that took place every year in Hong Kong since the 1997 handover. This year's rally was, however, banned by the police.
The day in 2021 marks the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover and the 100th year since the establishment of the #ChineseCommunistParty.
The day in Hong Kong starts with the police's heavy deployment across the territory: Victoria Park was cordoned off; civilians were stopped and searched; shoppers were interrupted as police entered shopping mall; and at least 11 pro-democracy students were arrested for "distributing seditious material".
At around 22:00 in Causeway Bay, a man reportedly wounded a policeman and himself with a knife. The man passed away at around 23:20. The policeman was conscious when sent to the hospital.
Police encircled the shoppers' district to intercept civilians and journalists until midnight.
Source: InMedia; Stand New
Civilian Reportedly Stabbed Himself After Injuring a Police
The annual July 1 march is a pro-democracy demonstration that took place every year in Hong Kong since the 1997 handover. This year's rally was, however, banned by the police.
The day in 2021 marks the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover and the 100th year since the establishment of the #ChineseCommunistParty.
The day in Hong Kong starts with the police's heavy deployment across the territory: Victoria Park was cordoned off; civilians were stopped and searched; shoppers were interrupted as police entered shopping mall; and at least 11 pro-democracy students were arrested for "distributing seditious material".
At around 22:00 in Causeway Bay, a man reportedly wounded a policeman and himself with a knife. The man passed away at around 23:20. The policeman was conscious when sent to the hospital.
Police encircled the shoppers' district to intercept civilians and journalists until midnight.
Source: InMedia; Stand New
#Propaganda #MainMelody
"Perfect Harmony": A July 1 without #AppleDaily and Annual Pro-democracy March
July 1, 2021 marks the 24th year since Hong Kong was handed over to China, and is also the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP). It is also the first July 1 after the outspoken #AppleDaily was shut down and the annual pro-democracy march has been banned by the police.
The headlines of the remaining printed newspapers in the city sing praises in "perfect harmony" for the CCP and the HKSAR.
A full-page ad adorned the front page of Ming Pao, Economic Journal, Oriental Daily, Sing Tao Daily, Hong Kong Economic Times, South China Morning Post, all wishing the SAR and the Party a happy birthday.
#July1Protest #Newspaper #MediaLandscape
Source: Stand News #July1
https://www.facebook.com/standnewshk/posts/4303698696382384
"Perfect Harmony": A July 1 without #AppleDaily and Annual Pro-democracy March
July 1, 2021 marks the 24th year since Hong Kong was handed over to China, and is also the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP). It is also the first July 1 after the outspoken #AppleDaily was shut down and the annual pro-democracy march has been banned by the police.
The headlines of the remaining printed newspapers in the city sing praises in "perfect harmony" for the CCP and the HKSAR.
A full-page ad adorned the front page of Ming Pao, Economic Journal, Oriental Daily, Sing Tao Daily, Hong Kong Economic Times, South China Morning Post, all wishing the SAR and the Party a happy birthday.
#July1Protest #Newspaper #MediaLandscape
Source: Stand News #July1
https://www.facebook.com/standnewshk/posts/4303698696382384
Police Accuse Commemorating Civilians of "Inciting Onlookers"
Source: InMedia #July1
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Police Accuse Commemorating Civilians of "Inciting Onlookers"
Since the morning of July 2, 2021, police has been stopping citizens from commemorating the man who died yesterday by reportedly stabbing himself after knifing a policeman.
At 3pm, Mr Wu was intercepted by the police while laying down flowers. Mr Wu said to the policeman, "do you want me to pay HKD1,500 [the penalty of violating the gathering ban]? It's fine with me!"
The police warned Mr Wu of committing "misconduct in public space" or "inciting the onlookers" and that Mr Wu would be fined for "littering".
Mr Wu insisted it was his right to pay tribute to the dead. The police then asked for his relationship with the man.
Mr Wu said, "Being fined is not an issue. Paying tribute is all I want to do."
Source: InMedia #July1
#Hongkongers #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr #Death
https://bit.ly/3qH5P7r
Since the morning of July 2, 2021, police has been stopping citizens from commemorating the man who died yesterday by reportedly stabbing himself after knifing a policeman.
At 3pm, Mr Wu was intercepted by the police while laying down flowers. Mr Wu said to the policeman, "do you want me to pay HKD1,500 [the penalty of violating the gathering ban]? It's fine with me!"
The police warned Mr Wu of committing "misconduct in public space" or "inciting the onlookers" and that Mr Wu would be fined for "littering".
Mr Wu insisted it was his right to pay tribute to the dead. The police then asked for his relationship with the man.
Mr Wu said, "Being fined is not an issue. Paying tribute is all I want to do."
Source: InMedia #July1
#Hongkongers #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr #Death
https://bit.ly/3qH5P7r
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【刀插警員｜不斷更新】市民到SOGO獻花 警下午穿防刺衣到場續截查 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒報導）一名警員晚上在銅鑼灣遭一名男子用刀從後刺傷，後者隨即以刀自插心口，至晚上不治。案件列為意圖謀殺及自殺，行政長官林鄭月娥對事件予以強烈譴責，保安局局長鄧炳強形容是「孤狼式本土恐怖襲擊事件」。有市民今早到事發的崇光百貨門外獻花，亦有市民在場提供「free hug」，望互相鼓勵，「香港人而家需要嘅可能係個擁抱」。 LS今早9時到銅鑼灣崇光百貨外提
#NeverGiveUp #NeverForget
Pro-democracy #Hongkongers Make 2-Person March to GovHQ, Hoping to Fulfill "Under the Pot" Promise One Day
The HK Police has issued an notice against a march request from LSD and three other civic groups. As such, Ms. Hong and Ms. Wong started by themselves today at 2pm to march from Victoria Park, following the route from previous years. At around 5pm, they had arrived outside of Government HQ.
Ms. Hong pointed out that she had participated in the July 1st march for many years. "If they don't let us walk, then I'll walk myself. I think this is not a issue." Ms. Wong said, a note of resentment in her voice. "There's a lot I want to hold on to, so I'll do what I can ".
Out of the many times she's been to GHQ, Ms. Hong said, the most profound time was on June 12 two years ago, when she had tasted tear gas for the first time in her life here. Seeing that all these places from the past are now behind giant barriers, Ms. Hong can only sigh. Comparing today's two-person march to the million marching in the streets in the past, Ms. Wong lamented, "I would be lying to you if I don't feel down, but I'm trying to keep myself from collapsing." Ms. Hong also pointed out that Hongkongers need rest, but hoped that we understand that "resting is preparing for a longer road ahead."
Ms. Hong said that if there is an opportunity to march, her short term demands would be unfreezing Apple Daily's assets, and releasing all political prisoners. Long term demands would be for authentic, fair elections. She also had a message for Hongkongers: to "see hope in the far off future" and for officials to "not serve the authority, but Hongkongers."
Although the "under the pot" area in LegCo has now been cordoned off, the two of them went as close as possible and took photos with their stuffed animal companions, laughing bitterly, "Hopefully one day, we can all fulfill our promise to meet 'under the pot'."
#July1Protest #HongkongProtest #Faith
Source: In-Media HK #July1
https://bit.ly/2UkP9qs
Pro-democracy #Hongkongers Make 2-Person March to GovHQ, Hoping to Fulfill "Under the Pot" Promise One Day
The HK Police has issued an notice against a march request from LSD and three other civic groups. As such, Ms. Hong and Ms. Wong started by themselves today at 2pm to march from Victoria Park, following the route from previous years. At around 5pm, they had arrived outside of Government HQ.
Ms. Hong pointed out that she had participated in the July 1st march for many years. "If they don't let us walk, then I'll walk myself. I think this is not a issue." Ms. Wong said, a note of resentment in her voice. "There's a lot I want to hold on to, so I'll do what I can ".
Out of the many times she's been to GHQ, Ms. Hong said, the most profound time was on June 12 two years ago, when she had tasted tear gas for the first time in her life here. Seeing that all these places from the past are now behind giant barriers, Ms. Hong can only sigh. Comparing today's two-person march to the million marching in the streets in the past, Ms. Wong lamented, "I would be lying to you if I don't feel down, but I'm trying to keep myself from collapsing." Ms. Hong also pointed out that Hongkongers need rest, but hoped that we understand that "resting is preparing for a longer road ahead."
Ms. Hong said that if there is an opportunity to march, her short term demands would be unfreezing Apple Daily's assets, and releasing all political prisoners. Long term demands would be for authentic, fair elections. She also had a message for Hongkongers: to "see hope in the far off future" and for officials to "not serve the authority, but Hongkongers."
Although the "under the pot" area in LegCo has now been cordoned off, the two of them went as close as possible and took photos with their stuffed animal companions, laughing bitterly, "Hopefully one day, we can all fulfill our promise to meet 'under the pot'."
#July1Protest #HongkongProtest #Faith
Source: In-Media HK #July1
https://bit.ly/2UkP9qs
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二人自發從維園遊行至政總 望有一天完成「煲底之約」 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒報導）社民連等3團體申請的七一遊行，遭警方批出反對通知。熊小姐及黃小姐二人自發在今午2時，從維園起步，沿往年的遊行路線而行，於5時許到達金鐘政府總部門外。熊小姐指過往多年參與七一遊行，略帶不忿道「你唔畀行，我咪自己行，我認為呢件事無問題」。黃小姐則指「好多嘢都想堅持，所以做到就做」。 熊小姐慨嘆自己許久不曾來到政總，其中最深刻的一次，乃前年6
#FirstHand #July3
Hong Kong police intercept a young man for carrying a flower bouquet for his girlfriend
In Hong Kong on July 3, 2021, a young man holding a bouquet of bright-colored sunflowers was stopped and searched by a team of Tactical Unit Police officers outside the Island Beverley Shopping Center in Causeway Bay.
The young man explained to the police that the flower is a gift for his girlfriend who had just stepped away for the washroom.
Citizens and reporters at the scene sneered and ridiculed at the police's overreaction, likening them to frightened birds.
The heavy police presence was in response to the July 1 incident on the streets nearby, where a man stabbed himself and died after knifing a police officer. On the following day, citizens all over Hong Kong came to the site with white flowers to pay tribute to the deceased man.
The bustling shopping district had been a popular location for Hongkongers to hang out.
#AsiasFinest #PoliceState #July1
Hong Kong police intercept a young man for carrying a flower bouquet for his girlfriend
In Hong Kong on July 3, 2021, a young man holding a bouquet of bright-colored sunflowers was stopped and searched by a team of Tactical Unit Police officers outside the Island Beverley Shopping Center in Causeway Bay.
The young man explained to the police that the flower is a gift for his girlfriend who had just stepped away for the washroom.
Citizens and reporters at the scene sneered and ridiculed at the police's overreaction, likening them to frightened birds.
The heavy police presence was in response to the July 1 incident on the streets nearby, where a man stabbed himself and died after knifing a police officer. On the following day, citizens all over Hong Kong came to the site with white flowers to pay tribute to the deceased man.
The bustling shopping district had been a popular location for Hongkongers to hang out.
#AsiasFinest #PoliceState #July1
#DoYouKnow
A Multiple Choice Question According to Police's Behaviour
The Epoch Times devised a mock multiple choice question for the Liberal Studies subject in Honh Kong regarding police's behaviour on July 1, 2021 in Hong Kong:
"On which occasion (see photo) is the Social Gathering Ban Cap. 599G being violated?
A) Two people going shopping
B) Dozens of people watching a Pro-Beijing Show
C) Several Hundreds of people working together
Tips: According to Cap. 599G Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation: except for the exempted group, the 14-day prohibition on group gathering remains at no more than four persons in the public area from June 23 to July 7.
Source: Epoch Times #July1
#GatheringBan #July1Protests
A Multiple Choice Question According to Police's Behaviour
The Epoch Times devised a mock multiple choice question for the Liberal Studies subject in Honh Kong regarding police's behaviour on July 1, 2021 in Hong Kong:
"On which occasion (see photo) is the Social Gathering Ban Cap. 599G being violated?
A) Two people going shopping
B) Dozens of people watching a Pro-Beijing Show
C) Several Hundreds of people working together
Tips: According to Cap. 599G Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation: except for the exempted group, the 14-day prohibition on group gathering remains at no more than four persons in the public area from June 23 to July 7.
Source: Epoch Times #July1
#GatheringBan #July1Protests
#FailedState #Discrimination
Discriminatory Treatment: HK Authorities Approve Pro-Beijing Events while Banning Pro-democracy March
In 2021, the annual July 1 March was for the first time banned by the police. While the authorities used epidemic prevention as a reason to ban public events, the flag raising ceremony and the cocktail reception celebrating the establishment of the HKSAR were exempted.
According to the Home Affairs Department, celebrating the "Hong Kong-China reunification" is a key event.
Source: Stand News, #Jun30
https://bit.ly/3yVCuJq
#GatheringBan #FlagRaising #July1 #July1Protest
Discriminatory Treatment: HK Authorities Approve Pro-Beijing Events while Banning Pro-democracy March
In 2021, the annual July 1 March was for the first time banned by the police. While the authorities used epidemic prevention as a reason to ban public events, the flag raising ceremony and the cocktail reception celebrating the establishment of the HKSAR were exempted.
According to the Home Affairs Department, celebrating the "Hong Kong-China reunification" is a key event.
Source: Stand News, #Jun30
https://bit.ly/3yVCuJq
#GatheringBan #FlagRaising #July1 #July1Protest
#Court
Free speech or secession? "Liberate Hong Kong" at heart of landmark case
Three Hong Kong judges will rule on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 whether the pro-democracy protest slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times" is a call for secession when they deliver a verdict on charges against a 24-year-old man called #TongYingKit arrested at a demonstration on July 1, 2020.
The landmark ruling could have long-term implications for how a #NationalSecurityLaw that China imposed on its freest city on June 30, 2020 against secession, terrorism, subversion and collusion with foreign forces reshapes its common law traditions, some legal scholars say.
Activists say a ruling to outlaw the slogan will tighten limits on free speech.
In his closing speech on July 27, 2021, the defense lawyer Grossman said protesters worldwide often held up signs without facing prosecution, and that Tong should be acquitted if the meaning of the slogan was open-ended.
Grossman said [prosecution witness] Lau had an "untenable, rigid, mechanical view of history" that paid no heed to rhetoric, and the meaning of the slogan could not be pinned down as Lau was trying to do.
[Judge] Pang said the court would consider whether the "natural and reasonable effect" of the slogan could indeed incite others to secession, as well as Tong's criminal intent, in making its ruling.
Source: Reuters #Jul27
Image: Stand News
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/free-speech-or-secession-liberate-hong-kong-heart-landmark-case-2021-07-25/
#LiberateHongKong #ProtestSlogan #PoliceState #July1
Free speech or secession? "Liberate Hong Kong" at heart of landmark case
Three Hong Kong judges will rule on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 whether the pro-democracy protest slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times" is a call for secession when they deliver a verdict on charges against a 24-year-old man called #TongYingKit arrested at a demonstration on July 1, 2020.
The landmark ruling could have long-term implications for how a #NationalSecurityLaw that China imposed on its freest city on June 30, 2020 against secession, terrorism, subversion and collusion with foreign forces reshapes its common law traditions, some legal scholars say.
Activists say a ruling to outlaw the slogan will tighten limits on free speech.
In his closing speech on July 27, 2021, the defense lawyer Grossman said protesters worldwide often held up signs without facing prosecution, and that Tong should be acquitted if the meaning of the slogan was open-ended.
Grossman said [prosecution witness] Lau had an "untenable, rigid, mechanical view of history" that paid no heed to rhetoric, and the meaning of the slogan could not be pinned down as Lau was trying to do.
[Judge] Pang said the court would consider whether the "natural and reasonable effect" of the slogan could indeed incite others to secession, as well as Tong's criminal intent, in making its ruling.
Source: Reuters #Jul27
Image: Stand News
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/free-speech-or-secession-liberate-hong-kong-heart-landmark-case-2021-07-25/
#LiberateHongKong #ProtestSlogan #PoliceState #July1
Reuters
Free speech or secession? "Liberate Hong Kong" at heart of landmark case
Three Hong Kong judges will rule on Tuesday whether the protest slogan "Liberate Hong Kong. Revolution of our Times" is a call for secession when they deliver a verdict on charges against a man arrested at a demonstration last year.
The first national security case in Hong Kong has ended without jury. Mr Tong Ying Kit was sentenced for 9 years in jail in total.
#July1 #TongYingKit #NationalSecurityLaw #NSL #GoHKgraphics
#July1 #TongYingKit #NationalSecurityLaw #NSL #GoHKgraphics
55 people received penalty tickets, for 599G and littering, and 4 people were arrested due to incitement in the remembrance of Leung Kin-Fai, who attacked a police officer on July 1.
#July1 #LeungKinFai #Remembrance #599G #LitteringNotice #GoHKgraphics
#July1 #LeungKinFai #Remembrance #599G #LitteringNotice #GoHKgraphics
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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#Solidarity #FightForFreedom
#Hongkongers in #Japan Call for International Support through Video
Hongkongers in Japan displayed a video in support of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement in the center of #Shibuya in #Tokyo.
The day #July1 marks the 25th anniversary of the transfer of soveignty of Hong Kong from Britain to China and two years since Beijing's enforcement of the #NationalSecurityLaw in Hong Kong
Reference:
https://twitter.com/williamleewt/status/1542817913107021825
#Handover #FreeHongKong
#Hongkongers in #Japan Call for International Support through Video
Hongkongers in Japan displayed a video in support of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement in the center of #Shibuya in #Tokyo.
The day #July1 marks the 25th anniversary of the transfer of soveignty of Hong Kong from Britain to China and two years since Beijing's enforcement of the #NationalSecurityLaw in Hong Kong
Reference:
https://twitter.com/williamleewt/status/1542817913107021825
#Handover #FreeHongKong