#FirstHand #Aug10
#HongKongAthletes Return Home from #TokyoOlympics
On August 10, 2021, some of the Hong Kong athletes representing the Team Hong Kong in Tokyo Olympics returned home.
This year, 46 Hong Kong athletes entered the Olympic Games and the team has achieved s historic result of 1gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals, breaking the city's record since Hong Kong joined the Olympics as an individual team in 1952. The city's first and only gold medal was won in 1996.
Among them was Grace Lau Mo-seung who won a Brozen Medal in the "Kata" event. Her family took a photo with her while respecting social distance. The returned athletes then had to go through a quarantine.
#Hongkonger
#HongKongAthletes Return Home from #TokyoOlympics
On August 10, 2021, some of the Hong Kong athletes representing the Team Hong Kong in Tokyo Olympics returned home.
This year, 46 Hong Kong athletes entered the Olympic Games and the team has achieved s historic result of 1gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals, breaking the city's record since Hong Kong joined the Olympics as an individual team in 1952. The city's first and only gold medal was won in 1996.
Among them was Grace Lau Mo-seung who won a Brozen Medal in the "Kata" event. Her family took a photo with her while respecting social distance. The returned athletes then had to go through a quarantine.
#Hongkonger
Federal government confirms 'fast-tracking' of Hong Kong skilled visa applications
Senator James Paterson, the Chair of the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, confirmed the move to "fast track" applications, saying he has long been pressing to open migration avenues for Hong Kongers.
"The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Settlement Services, has decided to update the order of priority processing to support existing and future arrangements for the agriculture sector, while also providing consideration for Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders," Senator Paterson told SBS Chinese.
"This means processing priority will be given to Hong Kong and BNO passport holders applying for temporary and permanent skilled visas ahead of other cohorts.
Source: SBS #Jul30
https://t.co/1r8UOw0ZMJ
#HongKonger #Visa #BNO
Senator James Paterson, the Chair of the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, confirmed the move to "fast track" applications, saying he has long been pressing to open migration avenues for Hong Kongers.
"The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Settlement Services, has decided to update the order of priority processing to support existing and future arrangements for the agriculture sector, while also providing consideration for Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders," Senator Paterson told SBS Chinese.
"This means processing priority will be given to Hong Kong and BNO passport holders applying for temporary and permanent skilled visas ahead of other cohorts.
Source: SBS #Jul30
https://t.co/1r8UOw0ZMJ
#HongKonger #Visa #BNO
Security fears for Hongkongers as alleged Beijing sympathiser joins rehoming taskforce
Fears over the security of Hong Kongers moving to Britain have been raised after the appointment of an alleged Beijing sympathiser to the Government’s rehoming taskforce.
The Telegraph can reveal that the body advising ministers on how to assimilate new arrivals includes a prominent member of a London-based Chinese organisation that publicly supports the authoritarian crackdown which prompted the exodus.
Senior Conservatives on Saturday night urged the Government to review the “short-sighted” appointment after British-based Hong Kong activists voiced fears their details could be shared with the Chinese embassy.
Source: The Telegraph #Aug21
https://bit.ly/3mtlfMC
#Security #HongKonger #Beijing #Rehoming
Fears over the security of Hong Kongers moving to Britain have been raised after the appointment of an alleged Beijing sympathiser to the Government’s rehoming taskforce.
The Telegraph can reveal that the body advising ministers on how to assimilate new arrivals includes a prominent member of a London-based Chinese organisation that publicly supports the authoritarian crackdown which prompted the exodus.
Senior Conservatives on Saturday night urged the Government to review the “short-sighted” appointment after British-based Hong Kong activists voiced fears their details could be shared with the Chinese embassy.
Source: The Telegraph #Aug21
https://bit.ly/3mtlfMC
#Security #HongKonger #Beijing #Rehoming
#Interview #Hongkonger
#Frontliner in Hong Kong Protest Speaks Up in #Canada:
"Don't forget the frontliners even though they're no longer in the spotlight"
Photo: Netizen #Aug31
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#Frontliner in Hong Kong Protest Speaks Up in #Canada: "Don't forget the frontliners even though they're no longer in the spotlight"
Part 1
On August 31, 2021, many Hongkongers assembled in a rally in Toronto, Canada, commemorating the police brutality victims of the 8.31 Prince Edward Station Attack by the police during the 2019 #AntiELAB movement.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30945
At the rally, Hei, a frontliner who fled Hong Kong in 2020, shared his experiences and thoughts of his part in the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
"The 2019 Anti-ELAB movement happened very suddenly. Hongkongers did not learn how to protest when growing up," Hei said. "We the younger generation, in particular, were not taught about protests in school. Hong Kong did not have any violent protests before. Hongkongers are actually still full of love, especially after the events of 2019; we care very much about the people around us."
After all, the pro-democracy movement reflects Hongkongers' belonging to the city. Hei is one of them. "That year was also when I began to really identify with the name 'Hongkonger''," Hei recounted.
"Before that, I didn't really feel a sense of belonging, or feel any 'Hong Kong spirit' that was often mentioned on TV. Hong Kong people were all strangers going to school or work; we would never say hello."
"I couldn't represent all frontliners, though I could say that I had barely missed any protests in 2019," Hei looked back and said. "I was on Lion Rock. I went to the airport. Before the movement, I never thought going on a hike could be so meaningful."
Yet, the authorities' crackdown on pro-democracy protesters never stop. "Many of us, the frontliners who went on the streets over these 2 years, are now in prison," Hei said.
"Some escaped police and are have returned to their studies or work. Some have moved away from Hong Kong. Many peaceful-nonviolent protesters seem to think we've gone missing, and now pay attention only to political commentators, many of whom I don't know."
Hei urged Hongkongers not to forget why frontliners have to go into hiding, whether they want it or not. "Although we're no longer in the spotlight, I hope you haven't forgotten about us. Some of us are even sitting here right next to you. We had all been frontliners."
Photo: Netizens #Aug31
Full video of the rally: https://www.facebook.com/CHKLink/videos/457215711939067
#Aug31 #831PrinceEdward #PoliceBrutality #hkdarkage #speakup4hk #831hk
Part 2 coming up next
#Frontliner in Hong Kong Protest Speaks Up in #Canada: "Don't forget the frontliners even though they're no longer in the spotlight"
Part 1
On August 31, 2021, many Hongkongers assembled in a rally in Toronto, Canada, commemorating the police brutality victims of the 8.31 Prince Edward Station Attack by the police during the 2019 #AntiELAB movement.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30945
At the rally, Hei, a frontliner who fled Hong Kong in 2020, shared his experiences and thoughts of his part in the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
"The 2019 Anti-ELAB movement happened very suddenly. Hongkongers did not learn how to protest when growing up," Hei said. "We the younger generation, in particular, were not taught about protests in school. Hong Kong did not have any violent protests before. Hongkongers are actually still full of love, especially after the events of 2019; we care very much about the people around us."
After all, the pro-democracy movement reflects Hongkongers' belonging to the city. Hei is one of them. "That year was also when I began to really identify with the name 'Hongkonger''," Hei recounted.
"Before that, I didn't really feel a sense of belonging, or feel any 'Hong Kong spirit' that was often mentioned on TV. Hong Kong people were all strangers going to school or work; we would never say hello."
"I couldn't represent all frontliners, though I could say that I had barely missed any protests in 2019," Hei looked back and said. "I was on Lion Rock. I went to the airport. Before the movement, I never thought going on a hike could be so meaningful."
Yet, the authorities' crackdown on pro-democracy protesters never stop. "Many of us, the frontliners who went on the streets over these 2 years, are now in prison," Hei said.
"Some escaped police and are have returned to their studies or work. Some have moved away from Hong Kong. Many peaceful-nonviolent protesters seem to think we've gone missing, and now pay attention only to political commentators, many of whom I don't know."
Hei urged Hongkongers not to forget why frontliners have to go into hiding, whether they want it or not. "Although we're no longer in the spotlight, I hope you haven't forgotten about us. Some of us are even sitting here right next to you. We had all been frontliners."
Photo: Netizens #Aug31
Full video of the rally: https://www.facebook.com/CHKLink/videos/457215711939067
#Aug31 #831PrinceEdward #PoliceBrutality #hkdarkage #speakup4hk #831hk
Part 2 coming up next
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Hongkongers in Toronto Present Flowers at Prince Edward MTR Display in Memory of 8.31 Attack; Frontliner Shares Experiences of Protests, Encourages Supporters to Remain United
On August 31, 2021, Hongkongers gathered at Mel Lastman Square in…
Hongkongers in Toronto Present Flowers at Prince Edward MTR Display in Memory of 8.31 Attack; Frontliner Shares Experiences of Protests, Encourages Supporters to Remain United
On August 31, 2021, Hongkongers gathered at Mel Lastman Square in…
#Interview #Part2
Hong Kong Protester Recalls #Hongkongers' Kindness during Pro-democracy Movement
Hei is a frontliner in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. He fled the city in 2020 and in Canada he shared his past experiences in a rally, commemorating the police brutality victims of the 8.31 Prince Edward Station Attack.
Read Part 1:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30959
"Sometimes when I'm working and helping people move house, I see posters of protesters in full gear; they looked just like me'," Hei said. All these bring back his memories of 2019.
"I actually didn't wear helmets very often; in later protests, I didn't even bring my gas mask. Many things go through my mind when I see images like this, some happy, some not so much."
After an emotional moment, Hei asked the rally participants, "If the fight for Hong Kong comes to us here one day, and us frontliners come out again to stand against injustice, will you still support us?"
At this time, the audience responded with loud clapping.
Inspired by the conscience of his coworker, Hei put his construction skills to use in protests.
Hei asked his audience again, "Do people here feel that construction workers are uneducated, or that their job is undesirable? When I was young, I thought that way. When I became a construction worker myself, I thought I would never let students block police batons for us, or leave it to them to fight against a totalitarian regime for the rights and freedom of people like me."
"I want to say that Hong Kong protesters included many students and white-collars, of course. But there are also blue-collar workers, such as construction workers like me, people who build bamboo scaffolding for a living."
"I was at the Chinede University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) during the siege, and helped build bamboo barricades at the No. 2 Bridge. [Editor's notes: Hong Kong Police fired over 1000 rounds of tear gas at protesters at this bridge in one night while attempting to breach into the campus] Where did the bamboo come from? They're from a kind-hearted scaffolding company who dropped off a truckload of bamboo at the campus, saying 'oh, we suddenly didn't need these anymore; we'll just leave these here.' We carried the bamboo from the front gate all the way over to No. 2 Bridge."
Hei then traced back to the moment he started to care about Hong Kong affairs, "The first protest I attended was June 16, 2019 - the '2 million plus one' march. The one who brought me was another construction worker. He didn't do very well in school, his jokes are crass, but he was a man with a conscience. He talked about how Hong Kong had been bullied every day by the Chinese regime, and even though I didn't care about politics at the time, he made me aware of these issues."
Photo: Netizens #Aug31
Full video of the rally: https://www.facebook.com/CHKLink/videos/457215711939067
#831PrinceEdward #PoliceBrutality #hkdarkage #speakup4hk #831hk
Part 3 coming up next
Hong Kong Protester Recalls #Hongkongers' Kindness during Pro-democracy Movement
Hei is a frontliner in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. He fled the city in 2020 and in Canada he shared his past experiences in a rally, commemorating the police brutality victims of the 8.31 Prince Edward Station Attack.
Read Part 1:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30959
"Sometimes when I'm working and helping people move house, I see posters of protesters in full gear; they looked just like me'," Hei said. All these bring back his memories of 2019.
"I actually didn't wear helmets very often; in later protests, I didn't even bring my gas mask. Many things go through my mind when I see images like this, some happy, some not so much."
After an emotional moment, Hei asked the rally participants, "If the fight for Hong Kong comes to us here one day, and us frontliners come out again to stand against injustice, will you still support us?"
At this time, the audience responded with loud clapping.
Inspired by the conscience of his coworker, Hei put his construction skills to use in protests.
Hei asked his audience again, "Do people here feel that construction workers are uneducated, or that their job is undesirable? When I was young, I thought that way. When I became a construction worker myself, I thought I would never let students block police batons for us, or leave it to them to fight against a totalitarian regime for the rights and freedom of people like me."
"I want to say that Hong Kong protesters included many students and white-collars, of course. But there are also blue-collar workers, such as construction workers like me, people who build bamboo scaffolding for a living."
"I was at the Chinede University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) during the siege, and helped build bamboo barricades at the No. 2 Bridge. [Editor's notes: Hong Kong Police fired over 1000 rounds of tear gas at protesters at this bridge in one night while attempting to breach into the campus] Where did the bamboo come from? They're from a kind-hearted scaffolding company who dropped off a truckload of bamboo at the campus, saying 'oh, we suddenly didn't need these anymore; we'll just leave these here.' We carried the bamboo from the front gate all the way over to No. 2 Bridge."
Hei then traced back to the moment he started to care about Hong Kong affairs, "The first protest I attended was June 16, 2019 - the '2 million plus one' march. The one who brought me was another construction worker. He didn't do very well in school, his jokes are crass, but he was a man with a conscience. He talked about how Hong Kong had been bullied every day by the Chinese regime, and even though I didn't care about politics at the time, he made me aware of these issues."
Photo: Netizens #Aug31
Full video of the rally: https://www.facebook.com/CHKLink/videos/457215711939067
#831PrinceEdward #PoliceBrutality #hkdarkage #speakup4hk #831hk
Part 3 coming up next
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#Frontliner in Hong Kong Protest Speaks Up in #Canada: "Don't forget the frontliners even though they're no longer in the spotlight"
Part 1
On August 31, 2021, many Hongkongers assembled in a rally in Toronto, Canada, commemorating…
#Frontliner in Hong Kong Protest Speaks Up in #Canada: "Don't forget the frontliners even though they're no longer in the spotlight"
Part 1
On August 31, 2021, many Hongkongers assembled in a rally in Toronto, Canada, commemorating…
Hong Kong Badminton Athlete Wins Bronze in #TokyoOlympics
On the last day of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics on September 4, 2021, Hong Kong athlete #ChanHoYuen won a bronze medal in the batminton WH2 event by winning against a South Korean athlete.
Hong Kong athletes have won one silver medal and three bronze medals in the Tokyo Paralympics.
Source: Stand News #Sept4
#BrozenMedal #Hongkonger #HongKongAthletes #NeverGiveUp
On the last day of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics on September 4, 2021, Hong Kong athlete #ChanHoYuen won a bronze medal in the batminton WH2 event by winning against a South Korean athlete.
Hong Kong athletes have won one silver medal and three bronze medals in the Tokyo Paralympics.
Source: Stand News #Sept4
#BrozenMedal #Hongkonger #HongKongAthletes #NeverGiveUp
#SilverMedal for Hong Kong's #badminton player #ChuManKai in #TokyoParalympics
On the final day of the Tokyo Paralympics on September 4, 2021, Hong Kong athlete Chu Man-kai gained a silver medal in men's singles SH6 event.
It is the second medal won by the Hong Kong Badminton Team. On the same day, Hong Kong badminton athlete Daniel Ho-Yuen Chan claimed a bronze medal in men's WH2 wheelchair badminton.
See also:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30970
Speaking to the media, Chu thanked Hongkongers for their support and asked the public to continue supporting Hong Kong athletes and anyone who likes to do sport, regardless of their levels and categories.
"Whether they are elite athletes or athletes with potentials, the spectators can hardly witness their hardwork, injuries and difficulties in the long process of training," Chu said.
"The 30 minutes seen by the spectators in a match worthes perhaps 10 years of practices, for one to shine in the field."
Chu reminded his fellow Hongkongers, "Please support Hong Kong athletes, whether they are able-body or not, professional or amateur. Do support anyone who likes doing sport. Do enjoy sport."
Source: Stand News #Sept4
https://thestandnews.page.link/EVViayvJ79xQuvYSA
#HongKongAthlete #Hongkonger #Sport
On the final day of the Tokyo Paralympics on September 4, 2021, Hong Kong athlete Chu Man-kai gained a silver medal in men's singles SH6 event.
It is the second medal won by the Hong Kong Badminton Team. On the same day, Hong Kong badminton athlete Daniel Ho-Yuen Chan claimed a bronze medal in men's WH2 wheelchair badminton.
See also:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30970
Speaking to the media, Chu thanked Hongkongers for their support and asked the public to continue supporting Hong Kong athletes and anyone who likes to do sport, regardless of their levels and categories.
"Whether they are elite athletes or athletes with potentials, the spectators can hardly witness their hardwork, injuries and difficulties in the long process of training," Chu said.
"The 30 minutes seen by the spectators in a match worthes perhaps 10 years of practices, for one to shine in the field."
Chu reminded his fellow Hongkongers, "Please support Hong Kong athletes, whether they are able-body or not, professional or amateur. Do support anyone who likes doing sport. Do enjoy sport."
Source: Stand News #Sept4
https://thestandnews.page.link/EVViayvJ79xQuvYSA
#HongKongAthlete #Hongkonger #Sport
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Hong Kong Badminton Athlete Wins Bronze in #TokyoOlympics
On the last day of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics on September 4, 2021, Hong Kong athlete #ChanHoYuen won a bronze medal in the batminton WH2 event by winning against a South Korean athlete.
Hong Kong…
On the last day of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics on September 4, 2021, Hong Kong athlete #ChanHoYuen won a bronze medal in the batminton WH2 event by winning against a South Korean athlete.
Hong Kong…
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The name '#frontliner' is a responsibility, because we'll always stand in front of all Hongkongers: Self-Exiled Protester Supports himself with work in #Canada
Part 1:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30959
Part 2:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30969
At a rally held on August 31, 2021 in Toronto, Canada, Hei, a frontliner who fled Hong Kong in 2020, reflected on his experiences in the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30945
Hei told the rally participants, "Here in Canada, I hope you can take an extra step. Come out for demonstrations more often. Tell people around you, Chinese or otherwise, about what happened during those years, and Hong Kong's situation now."
Hei, self-exiled, talked about his diasporic experience in Canada, "Here in Toronto, I've worked for over 30 moving companies. All of them had Chinese owners. People kept telling me to be careful not to say so much about Hong Kong, but I can't. Those who know me know that I speak very frankly. When people ask where I'm from, I would always say: I'm a Hongkonger, I'm from Hong Kong."
"The next question they usually ask is: 'Did you get paid to go protesting?' I usually reply jokingly, 'I've been out dozens of times, and those 'foreign influences' still haven't paid me a single dime. Where are they anyway?'"
Hei also reminded all supporters of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, "Take care of your wallets; there are non-profits who had been raising money to support arrested protesters and pay for court fees. I think these are reasonable; please support them. You could always ask them where the money is going, and who it's helping. They can tell you."
"As for me, I don't need donations; I want job opportunities. If you need help moving, call me, or any of our frontliners who are here; we're all hard workers," Hei, though new to Canada, shows his perseverance in sustaining himself.
"All frontliners I've met are like this. They're all earning a living with their own hands; they live with their heads held high. These are our real brothers and sisters."
Hei also called for solidarity, which is something essential to fight against the united front. "I hope all organizations and supporters of the movement can remain united. Our opponent, Communist China, has incredible resources. We must use our own resources wisely."
Hei advised, "Also, equip yourselves, exercise and stay fit, work hard to survive and make a living. You have to be able to take care of yourself before you can take care of others."
Hei concluded, "The name 'frontliner' is sometimes a glorification, but more often it's a responsibility. This responsibility follows us for the rest of our lives, because we'll always be a Hongkonger. We'll always stand in front of all HongKongers."
Photo: Netizens #Aug31
Full video of the rally: https://www.facebook.com/CHKLink/videos/457215711939067
#Aug31 #831PrinceEdward #PoliceBrutality #hkdarkage #speakup4hk #831hk
The name '#frontliner' is a responsibility, because we'll always stand in front of all Hongkongers: Self-Exiled Protester Supports himself with work in #Canada
Part 1:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30959
Part 2:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30969
At a rally held on August 31, 2021 in Toronto, Canada, Hei, a frontliner who fled Hong Kong in 2020, reflected on his experiences in the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30945
Hei told the rally participants, "Here in Canada, I hope you can take an extra step. Come out for demonstrations more often. Tell people around you, Chinese or otherwise, about what happened during those years, and Hong Kong's situation now."
Hei, self-exiled, talked about his diasporic experience in Canada, "Here in Toronto, I've worked for over 30 moving companies. All of them had Chinese owners. People kept telling me to be careful not to say so much about Hong Kong, but I can't. Those who know me know that I speak very frankly. When people ask where I'm from, I would always say: I'm a Hongkonger, I'm from Hong Kong."
"The next question they usually ask is: 'Did you get paid to go protesting?' I usually reply jokingly, 'I've been out dozens of times, and those 'foreign influences' still haven't paid me a single dime. Where are they anyway?'"
Hei also reminded all supporters of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, "Take care of your wallets; there are non-profits who had been raising money to support arrested protesters and pay for court fees. I think these are reasonable; please support them. You could always ask them where the money is going, and who it's helping. They can tell you."
"As for me, I don't need donations; I want job opportunities. If you need help moving, call me, or any of our frontliners who are here; we're all hard workers," Hei, though new to Canada, shows his perseverance in sustaining himself.
"All frontliners I've met are like this. They're all earning a living with their own hands; they live with their heads held high. These are our real brothers and sisters."
Hei also called for solidarity, which is something essential to fight against the united front. "I hope all organizations and supporters of the movement can remain united. Our opponent, Communist China, has incredible resources. We must use our own resources wisely."
Hei advised, "Also, equip yourselves, exercise and stay fit, work hard to survive and make a living. You have to be able to take care of yourself before you can take care of others."
Hei concluded, "The name 'frontliner' is sometimes a glorification, but more often it's a responsibility. This responsibility follows us for the rest of our lives, because we'll always be a Hongkonger. We'll always stand in front of all HongKongers."
Photo: Netizens #Aug31
Full video of the rally: https://www.facebook.com/CHKLink/videos/457215711939067
#Aug31 #831PrinceEdward #PoliceBrutality #hkdarkage #speakup4hk #831hk
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#Frontliner in Hong Kong Protest Speaks Up in #Canada: "Don't forget the frontliners even though they're no longer in the spotlight"
Part 1
On August 31, 2021, many Hongkongers assembled in a rally in Toronto, Canada, commemorating…
#Frontliner in Hong Kong Protest Speaks Up in #Canada: "Don't forget the frontliners even though they're no longer in the spotlight"
Part 1
On August 31, 2021, many Hongkongers assembled in a rally in Toronto, Canada, commemorating…
Hong Kong's #ColemanWong and France's #MaxWestphal Champion #USOpen Tennis Doubles
On September 12, 2021, Hong Kong tennis player Coleman Wong partnered with French player Max Westphal and won the US Open Junior Doubles.
Wong is the first Hong Kong athlete to win in the Grand Slams.
Source: Stand News #Sept12
https://thestandnews.page.link/ttyszyQ2C3wrHjbK8
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First Hong Kong Tennis Player to Enter Grand Slam Finals
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31021
#Hongkonger #HongKongAthlete #Tennis #TennisDoubles #GrandSlams #France
On September 12, 2021, Hong Kong tennis player Coleman Wong partnered with French player Max Westphal and won the US Open Junior Doubles.
Wong is the first Hong Kong athlete to win in the Grand Slams.
Source: Stand News #Sept12
https://thestandnews.page.link/ttyszyQ2C3wrHjbK8
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First Hong Kong Tennis Player to Enter Grand Slam Finals
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31021
#Hongkonger #HongKongAthlete #Tennis #TennisDoubles #GrandSlams #France
FAITH found on Mid-Autumn Festival
On the late evening of mid-Autumn festival on September 21, 2021, Mr Yin set off with his family to #FaiNgoShan (Kowloon Peak) to look at the full moon.
Approaching the "Suicide Wall", they saw a couple of citizens holding neon lights that read #Faith.
Yin took these photos with his mobile phone and shared the "Faith" he found on his Facebook.
Source: 寄寓記語 #Sept21
https://www.facebook.com/寄寓記語-102393808857815/
#Hongkonger #HongKongMatter #HongKongNews #HongKongPanda #Share
On the late evening of mid-Autumn festival on September 21, 2021, Mr Yin set off with his family to #FaiNgoShan (Kowloon Peak) to look at the full moon.
Approaching the "Suicide Wall", they saw a couple of citizens holding neon lights that read #Faith.
Yin took these photos with his mobile phone and shared the "Faith" he found on his Facebook.
Source: 寄寓記語 #Sept21
https://www.facebook.com/寄寓記語-102393808857815/
#Hongkonger #HongKongMatter #HongKongNews #HongKongPanda #Share
Hong Kong Singer #AnsonLo Won Best New Asian Artist Award in #MAMA2021
The 2021 Mnet Asia Music Awards (#MAMA) took place on December 11, 2021. Hong Kong singer Anson Lo, a member of the popular 12-membered boy band #MIRROR, was named by the South Korean organizer as the Best New Asian Artist Award.
Anson Lo expressed his appreciation to his supporters in Instagram. He also expressed, "I've never thought of seeing my name in the MAMA ceremony in my life." He hopes that the award can let more people know about "Hong Kong music, Hong Kong singers, and MIRROR."
Source: Stand News #Dec11
https://bit.ly/3ICbswe
#Cantopop #HongKongMusic #HongKongCulture #Music #Award #Hongkonger #AnsonLo
The 2021 Mnet Asia Music Awards (#MAMA) took place on December 11, 2021. Hong Kong singer Anson Lo, a member of the popular 12-membered boy band #MIRROR, was named by the South Korean organizer as the Best New Asian Artist Award.
Anson Lo expressed his appreciation to his supporters in Instagram. He also expressed, "I've never thought of seeing my name in the MAMA ceremony in my life." He hopes that the award can let more people know about "Hong Kong music, Hong Kong singers, and MIRROR."
Source: Stand News #Dec11
https://bit.ly/3ICbswe
#Cantopop #HongKongMusic #HongKongCulture #Music #Award #Hongkonger #AnsonLo
#Court
Police Arrests Hongkonger Entering Courtroom While Wearing Pro-democracy T-shirt
During a hearing in Hong Kong on December 8, 2021, a man, wearing a black T-shirt with the pro-democracy symbol of a yellow umbrella and the words "HongKonger," tried to enter the court room.
The man was stopped by the security guards at the entrance, The guard claimed the Magistrate forbids any person wearing such T-shirt from entering the court room.
The man who cannot believed the guards' explanation insisted in entering the court room to seek the Magistrate's clarification.
A female security guard was allegedly injured at the site. The magistrate called for an recess and the man was arrested and taken away by the police.
Source: Stand News; #Dec8
https://thestandnews.page.link/2ZeKDShvwFHG1Td57
#Hongkonger #TeeShirt #Design #SecurityGuard
Police Arrests Hongkonger Entering Courtroom While Wearing Pro-democracy T-shirt
During a hearing in Hong Kong on December 8, 2021, a man, wearing a black T-shirt with the pro-democracy symbol of a yellow umbrella and the words "HongKonger," tried to enter the court room.
The man was stopped by the security guards at the entrance, The guard claimed the Magistrate forbids any person wearing such T-shirt from entering the court room.
The man who cannot believed the guards' explanation insisted in entering the court room to seek the Magistrate's clarification.
A female security guard was allegedly injured at the site. The magistrate called for an recess and the man was arrested and taken away by the police.
Source: Stand News; #Dec8
https://thestandnews.page.link/2ZeKDShvwFHG1Td57
#Hongkonger #TeeShirt #Design #SecurityGuard
#Identity #Poll
A year after National Security Law, more HongKongers afraid of admitting as “#Hongkonger”
On December 14, 2021, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) announced its survey findings on Hong Kong citizens’recognition of their identity.
The findings showed a record low of 38.6% who recognize themselves as “HongKonger”, which was the lowest point since June 2017.
On the other hand, a growing 17.8% of respondents called themselves “Chinese”, the highest point since June 2018.
The Institute did caution in its announcement saying that response rate to the survey was low (44.9%), 25 percentage points lower than last year.
Former district councilor explained in the press briefing that the findings showed that some citizens were either afraid of identifying themselves as “Hongkongers” or unwilling to acknowledge their identity publicly.
Source: Stand News; #Dec14
https://thestandnews.page.link/coVtkp1Zsf4VLCfo7
A year after National Security Law, more HongKongers afraid of admitting as “#Hongkonger”
On December 14, 2021, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) announced its survey findings on Hong Kong citizens’recognition of their identity.
The findings showed a record low of 38.6% who recognize themselves as “HongKonger”, which was the lowest point since June 2017.
On the other hand, a growing 17.8% of respondents called themselves “Chinese”, the highest point since June 2018.
The Institute did caution in its announcement saying that response rate to the survey was low (44.9%), 25 percentage points lower than last year.
Former district councilor explained in the press briefing that the findings showed that some citizens were either afraid of identifying themselves as “Hongkongers” or unwilling to acknowledge their identity publicly.
Source: Stand News; #Dec14
https://thestandnews.page.link/coVtkp1Zsf4VLCfo7
#Court
Facing 38 to 40 months in jail, Pro-democracy citizen: I am "honored to be born a Hongkonger"
On January 15, 2022, the District Court in Hong Kong sentenced seven pro-democracy citizens to up to three years and four months in jail. In the same case, two citizens who are under 20 years old are sent to an education center.
All of them were arrested on the street of Kowloon on November 18, 2019, and were convicted of "rioting" near the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU) in November 2019. During the police siege of the university campus, thousands of pro-democracy Hongkongers tried to help the entrapped protesters, students, and civilians to escape.
During the trial, the defence counsel recited a letter written by one of the defendants, 24-year-old Tang Kam-Lok. In his letter, Tang cited the French-Algerian author and 1958 Nobel Prize laureate Albert Camus:
"Each generation doubtless feels called upon to reform the world. Mine knows that it will not reform it, but its task is perhaps even greater. It consists in preventing the world from destroying itself."
Tam expressed his belonging to Hong Kong and realised how special Hong Kong was during his studies in the UK. Tam said he is "honored to be born a Hongkonger" and hopes to return "like a phoenix".
After the sentence, families and friends shout in the direction of the defendents, "hang on!" "love you!"
Source: InMediaHK.Net #Jan15
https://bit.ly/3qqOrFA
#Conscience #NeverForget #Phoenix #AlbertCamus #Hongkonger #PolyUSiege
Facing 38 to 40 months in jail, Pro-democracy citizen: I am "honored to be born a Hongkonger"
On January 15, 2022, the District Court in Hong Kong sentenced seven pro-democracy citizens to up to three years and four months in jail. In the same case, two citizens who are under 20 years old are sent to an education center.
All of them were arrested on the street of Kowloon on November 18, 2019, and were convicted of "rioting" near the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU) in November 2019. During the police siege of the university campus, thousands of pro-democracy Hongkongers tried to help the entrapped protesters, students, and civilians to escape.
During the trial, the defence counsel recited a letter written by one of the defendants, 24-year-old Tang Kam-Lok. In his letter, Tang cited the French-Algerian author and 1958 Nobel Prize laureate Albert Camus:
"Each generation doubtless feels called upon to reform the world. Mine knows that it will not reform it, but its task is perhaps even greater. It consists in preventing the world from destroying itself."
Tam expressed his belonging to Hong Kong and realised how special Hong Kong was during his studies in the UK. Tam said he is "honored to be born a Hongkonger" and hopes to return "like a phoenix".
After the sentence, families and friends shout in the direction of the defendents, "hang on!" "love you!"
Source: InMediaHK.Net #Jan15
https://bit.ly/3qqOrFA
#Conscience #NeverForget #Phoenix #AlbertCamus #Hongkonger #PolyUSiege
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#UK #Migration #Hongkonger
Hong Kong Immigrants in Britain are showing a flair for protest
Source: Economist #Feb22
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Hong Kong Immigrants in Britain are showing a flair for protest
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Hong Kong Immigrants in Britain are showing a flair for protest
//Between January and September last year [2021] 88,000 Hong Kongers applied to move to Britain under the British National (Overseas) visa route, which was created by the government in response to the crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong. Many of them have been quick to stage in their adopted home the traditions of their old one.
The protest in Edinburgh was one of at least ten held across Britain in January alone. Some demonstrations in London have attracted almost 1,000 people. For a modest-sized group of new immigrants, the speed and scale with which the Hong Kongers have taken to the streets is striking.
Hong Kongers say that the main reason they keep protesting is because objectionable things keep happening. January’s protests have been focused on the issue of press freedom: in December and January two of Hong Kong’s last remaining independent news outlets closed after their offices were raided by police and journalists were arrested. Further protests will probably be held in February to call for a boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which start on February 4th...
Hong Kongers who have fled the Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on the city were specifically driven to leave by sudden restrictions on their rights of free speech and free assembly. The point of moving was to regain those freedoms for themselves and their children. Although many Hong Kongers in Britain still fear the Communist Party, failing to protest in Britain would be cowardly, argues Ken: “If I am silent here I am just helping them.”//
Read the full article:
https://t.co/u1j42pubny
Source: Economist #Feb22
#BNO #Protest #AntiELAB
Hong Kong Immigrants in Britain are showing a flair for protest
//Between January and September last year [2021] 88,000 Hong Kongers applied to move to Britain under the British National (Overseas) visa route, which was created by the government in response to the crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong. Many of them have been quick to stage in their adopted home the traditions of their old one.
The protest in Edinburgh was one of at least ten held across Britain in January alone. Some demonstrations in London have attracted almost 1,000 people. For a modest-sized group of new immigrants, the speed and scale with which the Hong Kongers have taken to the streets is striking.
Hong Kongers say that the main reason they keep protesting is because objectionable things keep happening. January’s protests have been focused on the issue of press freedom: in December and January two of Hong Kong’s last remaining independent news outlets closed after their offices were raided by police and journalists were arrested. Further protests will probably be held in February to call for a boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which start on February 4th...
Hong Kongers who have fled the Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on the city were specifically driven to leave by sudden restrictions on their rights of free speech and free assembly. The point of moving was to regain those freedoms for themselves and their children. Although many Hong Kongers in Britain still fear the Communist Party, failing to protest in Britain would be cowardly, argues Ken: “If I am silent here I am just helping them.”//
Read the full article:
https://t.co/u1j42pubny
Source: Economist #Feb22
#BNO #Protest #AntiELAB
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Britain’s newest immigrants are showing a flair for protest
Keeping up the old traditions
#Poll: One out of four #Hongkonger wants to emigrate; #CarrieLam: Not interested
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar26
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#Poll: One out of four #Hongkonger wants to emigrate; #CarrieLam: Not interested
On March 25, 2022, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI) announced some alarming survey findings that a quarter of the city population plans to emigrate, citing political uncertainty as the key reason.
Reporters took this issue to the #ChiefExecutive, Carrie Lam and asked whether measures are in place to retain talents.
Lam brushed the question aside as she responded in contempt, "I am not interested in these surveys in general. So I am not going to comment."
Lam asked Hong Kong people to stay confident as she foresees the #COVID19 pandemic receding in 4 weeks.
Lam's colleague, a member of the Executive Council, Bernard Charnwut Chan, apparently has a different view.
Chan expressed concerns over Hong Kong's role as the financial center in Asia when multinational corporations are moving their Asia Pacific headquarters away from Hong Kong.
Chan told reporters on a radio talk show that chances for these headquarters to be relocated back to Hong Kong are slim.
Although Hong Kong has lifted flight bans against 9 countries, inbound restrictions remained in force while many countries have removed COVID-19 restrictions altogether.
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar26
https://bit.ly/3tEWzDW
#BernardChan #FailedState #BrainDrain #EmigrationWave
#Exodus
On March 25, 2022, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI) announced some alarming survey findings that a quarter of the city population plans to emigrate, citing political uncertainty as the key reason.
Reporters took this issue to the #ChiefExecutive, Carrie Lam and asked whether measures are in place to retain talents.
Lam brushed the question aside as she responded in contempt, "I am not interested in these surveys in general. So I am not going to comment."
Lam asked Hong Kong people to stay confident as she foresees the #COVID19 pandemic receding in 4 weeks.
Lam's colleague, a member of the Executive Council, Bernard Charnwut Chan, apparently has a different view.
Chan expressed concerns over Hong Kong's role as the financial center in Asia when multinational corporations are moving their Asia Pacific headquarters away from Hong Kong.
Chan told reporters on a radio talk show that chances for these headquarters to be relocated back to Hong Kong are slim.
Although Hong Kong has lifted flight bans against 9 countries, inbound restrictions remained in force while many countries have removed COVID-19 restrictions altogether.
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar26
https://bit.ly/3tEWzDW
#BernardChan #FailedState #BrainDrain #EmigrationWave
#Exodus
#Interview
#DeniseHO and the slogan #JMGGJ on her T-shirt
Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong, September 20, 2021
According to schedule, Hong Kong singer Denise HO (#HoCC) should be holding her concert at the Wanchai Art Centre at 8pm on 12 Sep 2021, but it did not happen.
Eight days before the show, Art Centre cancelled her venue booking in writing citing “it might endanger public safety”. Roughly at the same time, three pro-China newspapers coincidently criticised HoCC and that “she is closely watched by law enforcement agencies”.
Without the venue, HoCC decided to hold her concert online.
Read our fully translated article:
https://telegra.ph/InterviewDenise-HO-and-the-slogan-JMGGJ-on-her-T-shirt-01-01
Source: The Stand News #Sep13
Author: Ah Guo
Photography: Fred CHEUNG, Matthew MAK
#HoCC #PopMusic #Concert #Cantopop #Hongkonger #Conscience #HongKongMusic
#DeniseHO and the slogan #JMGGJ on her T-shirt
Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong, September 20, 2021
According to schedule, Hong Kong singer Denise HO (#HoCC) should be holding her concert at the Wanchai Art Centre at 8pm on 12 Sep 2021, but it did not happen.
Eight days before the show, Art Centre cancelled her venue booking in writing citing “it might endanger public safety”. Roughly at the same time, three pro-China newspapers coincidently criticised HoCC and that “she is closely watched by law enforcement agencies”.
Without the venue, HoCC decided to hold her concert online.
Read our fully translated article:
https://telegra.ph/InterviewDenise-HO-and-the-slogan-JMGGJ-on-her-T-shirt-01-01
Source: The Stand News #Sep13
Author: Ah Guo
Photography: Fred CHEUNG, Matthew MAK
#HoCC #PopMusic #Concert #Cantopop #Hongkonger #Conscience #HongKongMusic