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#FirstHand #Court #Mar1
Determined and Unafraid: Pro-democracy Hongkongers in Solidarity Rally Outside of the Court
1330 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court, Hong Kong
Half of the day has gone by, hundreds of pro-democracy Hong Kong citizens, continued to rally outside the Court to show support and respect to the 47 democrats facing National Security accusation.
Many showed up in black to express discontentment to the Government's crackdown of dissenting voices, they chanted “Hongkongers #AddOil” [a Cantonese slang meaning "Hang on], along the way as well as “Release all political prisoners” and “#StandwithHongKong”.
#Solidarity #HongKongProtests #NeverGiveUp #PoliticalPrisoner #YNWA
Determined and Unafraid: Pro-democracy Hongkongers in Solidarity Rally Outside of the Court
1330 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court, Hong Kong
Half of the day has gone by, hundreds of pro-democracy Hong Kong citizens, continued to rally outside the Court to show support and respect to the 47 democrats facing National Security accusation.
Many showed up in black to express discontentment to the Government's crackdown of dissenting voices, they chanted “Hongkongers #AddOil” [a Cantonese slang meaning "Hang on], along the way as well as “Release all political prisoners” and “#StandwithHongKong”.
#Solidarity #HongKongProtests #NeverGiveUp #PoliticalPrisoner #YNWA
#FirstHand #Sept19
Leading Trade Unions Confederation in Hong Kong disbands after leaders received death threats
On September 19, 2021, the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (#CTU) announced disbandment.
Leaders of the group said a special general meeting is scheduled on October 3, 2021 to vote the decision through.
Chairman of the Confederation, #WongDikYuen, told press in a briefing that members of the group, one after another, have been receiving life-threatening messages, that if the Confederation continues its operation, their personal safety might be in risk.
Wong declined to divulge details of these messages nor sources. Chocked in emotions, he apologised to Hong Kong people, "Apologies, Hongkongers. #CTU can not carry on."
In the briefing, Wong also denied allegation of foreign collusion saying that it is a standing practice for the Conferation to stay in close connection with overseas organisations.
Vice-chairman, #LeoTang Kin-wah said members will showcase achievements of the Conferation in an exhibition planned to commemorate the group's 30th anniversary later this year.
In closing, Tang called for Hongkongers to "#AddOil".
Source: First Hand; #Sept19
#Crackdown #Regime #PoliticalSuppression #WhiteTerror #CivilSociety
Leading Trade Unions Confederation in Hong Kong disbands after leaders received death threats
On September 19, 2021, the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (#CTU) announced disbandment.
Leaders of the group said a special general meeting is scheduled on October 3, 2021 to vote the decision through.
Chairman of the Confederation, #WongDikYuen, told press in a briefing that members of the group, one after another, have been receiving life-threatening messages, that if the Confederation continues its operation, their personal safety might be in risk.
Wong declined to divulge details of these messages nor sources. Chocked in emotions, he apologised to Hong Kong people, "Apologies, Hongkongers. #CTU can not carry on."
In the briefing, Wong also denied allegation of foreign collusion saying that it is a standing practice for the Conferation to stay in close connection with overseas organisations.
Vice-chairman, #LeoTang Kin-wah said members will showcase achievements of the Conferation in an exhibition planned to commemorate the group's 30th anniversary later this year.
In closing, Tang called for Hongkongers to "#AddOil".
Source: First Hand; #Sept19
#Crackdown #Regime #PoliticalSuppression #WhiteTerror #CivilSociety
#NeverForget #Art
HK Lennon Walls recreated through frames of photographs
#LennonWalls #IPA #AddOil
Source: Stand News; #Oct15
https://thestandnews.page.link/A4CdKHKFbhDDSzZL8
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HK Lennon Walls recreated through frames of photographs
#LennonWalls #IPA #AddOil
Source: Stand News; #Oct15
https://thestandnews.page.link/A4CdKHKFbhDDSzZL8
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#NeverForget #Art
HK Lennon Walls recreated through frames of photographs
During the pro-democracy anti-Extradition Bill Movement in Hong Kong in 2019, HKers in many districts spontaneously built #LennonWalls to voice their democratic wishes.
Two years have gone by, the Lennon Walls have been destroyed and washed away.
A Hong Kong photographer, Harvey, recreated the Lennon Wall by collating frames of panoramic photographs.
Harvey called it “Assembly”. His work won a third place in a "Professional Event, Social Cause" of the #IPA International Photography Awards this year.
The 27-year-old photographer Harvey told the press that he was happy to win the prize.
Humbly, he said the works belong to Hong Kong people. He added, "these two years have been tough for Hongkongers". He is hoping that people still remember the cause of the movement, and still remember to support each other and #AddOil.”
View Harvey's Lennon Wall artwork: https://bit.ly/3aH7fI6
Source: Stand News; #Oct15
https://thestandnews.page.link/A4CdKHKFbhDDSzZL8
HK Lennon Walls recreated through frames of photographs
During the pro-democracy anti-Extradition Bill Movement in Hong Kong in 2019, HKers in many districts spontaneously built #LennonWalls to voice their democratic wishes.
Two years have gone by, the Lennon Walls have been destroyed and washed away.
A Hong Kong photographer, Harvey, recreated the Lennon Wall by collating frames of panoramic photographs.
Harvey called it “Assembly”. His work won a third place in a "Professional Event, Social Cause" of the #IPA International Photography Awards this year.
The 27-year-old photographer Harvey told the press that he was happy to win the prize.
Humbly, he said the works belong to Hong Kong people. He added, "these two years have been tough for Hongkongers". He is hoping that people still remember the cause of the movement, and still remember to support each other and #AddOil.”
View Harvey's Lennon Wall artwork: https://bit.ly/3aH7fI6
Source: Stand News; #Oct15
https://thestandnews.page.link/A4CdKHKFbhDDSzZL8
Who 'politicizes' Hong Kong’s annual #marathon? “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” being censored and UK-based bank declines to commit sponsorship next year
After being suspended for more than one year due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon returned to the city on October 24, 2021.
Although organizing committee demanded to not bring politics into a sports event, the police's reaction was overwhelming.
The Hong Kong police force deployed counter-terrorism special operations units and railway response units at most major sections of the marathon route, claiming an attempt to "prevent and combat terrorist activities".
As early as 4am, at least 100 police officers were sighted. Many of them were wearing tactical vest.
During the day, a runner told a local press that she failed the security check because she was wearing what thr police deemed a “political outfit” — running shorts that had “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” printed on them.
She was ordered to change her shorts in a nearby booth.
Another runner with a “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” tattoo on his leg was given a bandage to cover it up.
A man in a green T-shirt that read “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” was intercepted at the starting point of the marathon as a staff on the site queried the outfit “politically laden” threatening him that “wear it at your own risk”. He was asked to remove the T-shirt and put on a windbreaker to run instead.
When being asked whether the organizing committee’s demand was reasonable, the man said in frustration, “It is not up to me to make comment on this matter, but leave it to our own fair judgement.”
At a press briefing before the Marathon, the organizer demanded participants and spectators not to "politicise the race", despite the fact that the the organizing committee failed to cite specific examples of their concern
In the post-run press conference, the committee's Chairman William Ko Wai-lam struggled to explain what is political about the prhase “Add Oil!”, a common and multipurpose Cantonese expression denoting encouragement.
Before cutting short the press conference in embarrassment, Ko repeated for 7 times, “This is a sports event and we do not wish to see any political element.”
When asked if the title sponsor of the event, the UK-based Standard Chartered bank, supported free speech in Hong Kong, a spokesperson for the bank said they “have no comment on this.”
The bank equally would not comment on whether it would support runners targeted by police, or whether it would sponsor the event next year.
Source: Stand News, HK Free Press; #Oct24
https://thestandnews.page.link/98PrbDssTSsaY4oN8
#AddOil #PoliceState #Censorship #Gayau #Running
After being suspended for more than one year due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon returned to the city on October 24, 2021.
Although organizing committee demanded to not bring politics into a sports event, the police's reaction was overwhelming.
The Hong Kong police force deployed counter-terrorism special operations units and railway response units at most major sections of the marathon route, claiming an attempt to "prevent and combat terrorist activities".
As early as 4am, at least 100 police officers were sighted. Many of them were wearing tactical vest.
During the day, a runner told a local press that she failed the security check because she was wearing what thr police deemed a “political outfit” — running shorts that had “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” printed on them.
She was ordered to change her shorts in a nearby booth.
Another runner with a “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” tattoo on his leg was given a bandage to cover it up.
A man in a green T-shirt that read “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” was intercepted at the starting point of the marathon as a staff on the site queried the outfit “politically laden” threatening him that “wear it at your own risk”. He was asked to remove the T-shirt and put on a windbreaker to run instead.
When being asked whether the organizing committee’s demand was reasonable, the man said in frustration, “It is not up to me to make comment on this matter, but leave it to our own fair judgement.”
At a press briefing before the Marathon, the organizer demanded participants and spectators not to "politicise the race", despite the fact that the the organizing committee failed to cite specific examples of their concern
In the post-run press conference, the committee's Chairman William Ko Wai-lam struggled to explain what is political about the prhase “Add Oil!”, a common and multipurpose Cantonese expression denoting encouragement.
Before cutting short the press conference in embarrassment, Ko repeated for 7 times, “This is a sports event and we do not wish to see any political element.”
When asked if the title sponsor of the event, the UK-based Standard Chartered bank, supported free speech in Hong Kong, a spokesperson for the bank said they “have no comment on this.”
The bank equally would not comment on whether it would support runners targeted by police, or whether it would sponsor the event next year.
Source: Stand News, HK Free Press; #Oct24
https://thestandnews.page.link/98PrbDssTSsaY4oN8
#AddOil #PoliceState #Censorship #Gayau #Running
#Censorship
Sports Event Organisers in Hong Kong Ban "Hong Kong Add Oil" in Upcoming Events
The Hong Kong Cycling Festival and the Cross-harbour Swimming Competition announced on November 16, 2021 that their events will resume after the cancellations due to the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement and the subsequent #COVID19 pandemic in 2020.
However, the organizers are banning the participants from displaying slogans such as “Hong Kong Add Oil” (meaning, "Go for it, Hong Kong") at the upcoming events. They called it a "political slogan."
The organisers warned they will involve the police if people refuse to cooperate.
Manson Hung, director of event & product development at the Hong Kong Tourism Board said that, if the cyclists show political slogans on their outfit or bicycles, the organisers will demand them to remove them. If this is to no avail, then the organizer will involve the “appropriate law enforcement departments.”
When asked if "Hong Kong add oil” was a so-called "inappropriate" Cantonese phrase, Hung gave a vague response, “I think you understand.”
Source: Stand News; #Nov17
https://thestandnews.page.link/7FWZmNQ6j69MdtbY8
#CrossHarbourSwim #CyclingFestival #HongKongTourism #FailedState #NationalSecurityLaw #Oppression #AddOil
Sports Event Organisers in Hong Kong Ban "Hong Kong Add Oil" in Upcoming Events
The Hong Kong Cycling Festival and the Cross-harbour Swimming Competition announced on November 16, 2021 that their events will resume after the cancellations due to the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement and the subsequent #COVID19 pandemic in 2020.
However, the organizers are banning the participants from displaying slogans such as “Hong Kong Add Oil” (meaning, "Go for it, Hong Kong") at the upcoming events. They called it a "political slogan."
The organisers warned they will involve the police if people refuse to cooperate.
Manson Hung, director of event & product development at the Hong Kong Tourism Board said that, if the cyclists show political slogans on their outfit or bicycles, the organisers will demand them to remove them. If this is to no avail, then the organizer will involve the “appropriate law enforcement departments.”
When asked if "Hong Kong add oil” was a so-called "inappropriate" Cantonese phrase, Hung gave a vague response, “I think you understand.”
Source: Stand News; #Nov17
https://thestandnews.page.link/7FWZmNQ6j69MdtbY8
#CrossHarbourSwim #CyclingFestival #HongKongTourism #FailedState #NationalSecurityLaw #Oppression #AddOil
#FailedState #PanicBuying
Hong Kong Leaders chant forbidden slogan while thanking China for supplies
#AddOil #Censorship
Source: HK01; #Mar2
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Hong Kong Leaders chant forbidden slogan while thanking China for supplies
#AddOil #Censorship
Source: HK01; #Mar2
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#FailedState #PanicBuying
Hong Kong Leaders chant forbidden slogan while thanking China for supplies
"Hong Kong Add Oil," a phrase that is now virtually banned in the city, was recently heard again in Hong Kong - this time, from the mouths of government officials.
The Hong Kong government had reportedly been planning for a city-wide COVID-19 testing programme in March. With no official information released, uncertainties are building over the extent of lockdown, leading to waves of panic-buying stripped supermarket and pharmacies of supplies.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam turned to China for assistance to ensure the supply of daily essentials in Hong Kong. When the first train transporting supplies from China to Hong Kong arrived in Lo Wu on March 2, Lam and Frank Chan, the city’s Secretary for Transport and Housing showed up at the train station to express appreciation.
The group of senior officials were seen taking photographs in front of the train and chanted “Hong Kong Add Oil”, a ubiquitous term of encouragement popular among the locals.
The phrase “Hong Kong Add Oil” was frequently used by pro-democracy supporters of the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement. As a result, the phrase was often seen as politically sensitive. After the #NationalSecurityLaw came into effect, organizers of major events often forbade the usage of the phrase.
The annual Hong Kong Marathon, held in October 2021, had required runners to remove clothing items with the "Hong Kong Add Oil" slogan, or cover up tattoos with tape before being allowed to compete.
Likewise, in Legislative Council election in December 2021, the phrase, “Hong Kong Add Oil” was prohibited from being displayed in or near poll stations. If voters wore shirts with the phrase n it, officers overseeing the stations were told to offer them jackets to cover up the slogan.
#FailedState #AddOil #Censorship
Source: HK01; #Mar2
https://lih.kg/2910545
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31317
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Hong Kong Leaders chant forbidden slogan while thanking China for supplies
"Hong Kong Add Oil," a phrase that is now virtually banned in the city, was recently heard again in Hong Kong - this time, from the mouths of government officials.
The Hong Kong government had reportedly been planning for a city-wide COVID-19 testing programme in March. With no official information released, uncertainties are building over the extent of lockdown, leading to waves of panic-buying stripped supermarket and pharmacies of supplies.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam turned to China for assistance to ensure the supply of daily essentials in Hong Kong. When the first train transporting supplies from China to Hong Kong arrived in Lo Wu on March 2, Lam and Frank Chan, the city’s Secretary for Transport and Housing showed up at the train station to express appreciation.
The group of senior officials were seen taking photographs in front of the train and chanted “Hong Kong Add Oil”, a ubiquitous term of encouragement popular among the locals.
The phrase “Hong Kong Add Oil” was frequently used by pro-democracy supporters of the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement. As a result, the phrase was often seen as politically sensitive. After the #NationalSecurityLaw came into effect, organizers of major events often forbade the usage of the phrase.
The annual Hong Kong Marathon, held in October 2021, had required runners to remove clothing items with the "Hong Kong Add Oil" slogan, or cover up tattoos with tape before being allowed to compete.
Likewise, in Legislative Council election in December 2021, the phrase, “Hong Kong Add Oil” was prohibited from being displayed in or near poll stations. If voters wore shirts with the phrase n it, officers overseeing the stations were told to offer them jackets to cover up the slogan.
#FailedState #AddOil #Censorship
Source: HK01; #Mar2
https://lih.kg/2910545
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Who 'politicizes' Hong Kong’s annual #marathon? “Hong Kong, Add Oil!” being censored and UK-based bank declines to commit sponsorship next year
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31317
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曾是渣馬「禁語」 林鄭率高官議員齊呼：香港加油
政府計劃本月內進行全民強檢，配以「小禁足」方案，市民連日來搶購各種醫療物資、日用品。內地供港物資鐵路貨運的首班列車今日（2日）中午抵港，特首林鄭月娥、運輸及房屋局局長陳帆等到羅湖迎接，期間一齊高呼「香港加油」！
特首林鄭月娥迎接內地首班鐵路「援港專列」。
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林鄭月娥迎接列車時表示，香港一定不會實施整…
特首林鄭月娥迎接內地首班鐵路「援港專列」。
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