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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 Toronto, Canada to commemorate the #831PrinceEdwardAttack, which took place two years ago in Hong Kong.
The event was organized by Canada-Hong Kong Link (#CHKL), who had decorated a nearby wall to resemble an exit of Hong Kong's Prince Edward MTR station, and attendees presented flowers in memory of the terrifying attack by riot police officers against passengers inside the station that evening two years ago.
Also on display is a replica of a banner sign held up by a first-aider during the attack, demanding police to respect the humanitarian right for the injured to receive medical attention.
Videos of the first-aider pleading in tears with police - and the police ignoring him through locked gates - was among many that had gone viral on the night of the attack, stoking the city's anger against the escalating police brutality.
This video and others taken during the attack was also shown at the rally, as well as interviews with victims of the attack. CHKL president #GloriaFung said that they want to remind attendees of what happened in Hong Kong that night; more importantly, "We want to show all Hongkongers that we have never forgotten Hong Kong, and we will never give up speaking up for Hong Kong on the international stage."
In preparation for the upcoming Canadian federal election this month, CHKL had also organized a nationwide survey on foreign policy and national security issues, particularly towards China. The results is set to be announced next week, and Fung expects it to send a clear message to all political parties of the concerns shared among Canadian Hongkongers, as well as other groups under the persecution of the Chinese Communist Party.
Also speaking at the meeting was Hei, A frontline protester who had moved to Canada, shared stories of his experience in the protests. He said that he felt unity in the city that he never felt before, even though he was a construction worker and assumed that he belonged to the lower class of society.
"That year was when I began to really identify with the label 'Hongkonger'," he said. "Hongkongers are actually still full of love, especially since the events of 2019; we care very much about the people around us."
Since the regime crushed the protests, however, Hei felt that the peaceful protesters thought the frontliners had gone missing. He hoped that they are not forgotten, even though they're no longer in the spotlight. "I hope all organizations and supporters of the movement can remain united," he said.
The title "frontliner" is sometimes a glorification, he says, but more often it's a responsibility. "This responsibility follows us for the rest of our lives," he says, "because we'll always be Hongkongers. We'll always stand in the frontline for all Hong Kong."
Photos: netizens
Full video of the rally: https://www.facebook.com/CHKLink/videos/457215711939067
#Aug31 #831PrinceEdward #PoliceBrutality #hkdarkage #speakup4hk #831hk
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 Toronto, Canada to commemorate the #831PrinceEdwardAttack, which took place two years ago in Hong Kong.
The event was organized by Canada-Hong Kong Link (#CHKL), who had decorated a nearby wall to resemble an exit of Hong Kong's Prince Edward MTR station, and attendees presented flowers in memory of the terrifying attack by riot police officers against passengers inside the station that evening two years ago.
Also on display is a replica of a banner sign held up by a first-aider during the attack, demanding police to respect the humanitarian right for the injured to receive medical attention.
Videos of the first-aider pleading in tears with police - and the police ignoring him through locked gates - was among many that had gone viral on the night of the attack, stoking the city's anger against the escalating police brutality.
This video and others taken during the attack was also shown at the rally, as well as interviews with victims of the attack. CHKL president #GloriaFung said that they want to remind attendees of what happened in Hong Kong that night; more importantly, "We want to show all Hongkongers that we have never forgotten Hong Kong, and we will never give up speaking up for Hong Kong on the international stage."
In preparation for the upcoming Canadian federal election this month, CHKL had also organized a nationwide survey on foreign policy and national security issues, particularly towards China. The results is set to be announced next week, and Fung expects it to send a clear message to all political parties of the concerns shared among Canadian Hongkongers, as well as other groups under the persecution of the Chinese Communist Party.
Also speaking at the meeting was Hei, A frontline protester who had moved to Canada, shared stories of his experience in the protests. He said that he felt unity in the city that he never felt before, even though he was a construction worker and assumed that he belonged to the lower class of society.
"That year was when I began to really identify with the label 'Hongkonger'," he said. "Hongkongers are actually still full of love, especially since the events of 2019; we care very much about the people around us."
Since the regime crushed the protests, however, Hei felt that the peaceful protesters thought the frontliners had gone missing. He hoped that they are not forgotten, even though they're no longer in the spotlight. "I hope all organizations and supporters of the movement can remain united," he said.
The title "frontliner" is sometimes a glorification, he says, but more often it's a responsibility. "This responsibility follows us for the rest of our lives," he says, "because we'll always be Hongkongers. We'll always stand in the frontline for all Hong Kong."
Photos: netizens
Full video of the rally: https://www.facebook.com/CHKLink/videos/457215711939067
#Aug31 #831PrinceEdward #PoliceBrutality #hkdarkage #speakup4hk #831hk
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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"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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Part 2:
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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
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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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China culture crackdown a sign of 'profound' political change - commentary
China's crackdown on celebrity culture and its moves to rein in giant internet firms are a sign of "profound" political changes under way in the country, a prominent blogger said in a post widely circulated across state media.
The Chinese government has recently taken action against what it has described as "chaotic" online fan club culture, and has also punished celebrities for tax evasion and other offences.
In a wide-ranging series of interventions in the economy, it has also promised to tackle inequality, "excessively high" incomes, soaring property prices and profit-seeking education institutions.
Source: Reuters #Aug31
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#China #Crackdown #Profound #Chaotic
China's crackdown on celebrity culture and its moves to rein in giant internet firms are a sign of "profound" political changes under way in the country, a prominent blogger said in a post widely circulated across state media.
The Chinese government has recently taken action against what it has described as "chaotic" online fan club culture, and has also punished celebrities for tax evasion and other offences.
In a wide-ranging series of interventions in the economy, it has also promised to tackle inequality, "excessively high" incomes, soaring property prices and profit-seeking education institutions.
Source: Reuters #Aug31
https://reut.rs/2WvtGMV
#China #Crackdown #Profound #Chaotic
The 1st Female Reporter Interviewing Taliban has Fled from Afghanistan, "Fear the Taliban as the people are"
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The 1st Female Reporter Interviewing Taliban has Fled from Afghanistan, "Fear the Taliban as the people are"
Beheshta Arghand, a female Afghan television anchor at TOLO, had a one-on-one interview opportunity with a core member of Taliban representative, Mawlawi Abdulhaq Hemad. The interview had become global news and was referred to as one of the Taliban propaganda projects to create an enlightened and gentle image. However, Arghand escaped from Afghanistan with several family members last Tuesday.
Arghand revealed to CNN Business on WhatsApp, describing her past two weeks experience in Afghanistan and the fear of her as well as millions of other Afghan people regarding the Taliban.
Arghand said the interview with Hemad was challenging, but she did it for Afghan women. "I told myself, 'One of us must start ... If we stay in our houses or are not in our offices, they will claim the ladies don't want to work,' but I said to myself, 'Start working!'" She expressed to a Taliban member that Afghan women want their rights, want to work, want to and must integrate into society, as "this is our right."
Source: Stand News #Aug31
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#Taliban #Afghanistan #BeheshtaArghand #TOLO #MawlawiAbdulhaqHemad #CNN
Beheshta Arghand, a female Afghan television anchor at TOLO, had a one-on-one interview opportunity with a core member of Taliban representative, Mawlawi Abdulhaq Hemad. The interview had become global news and was referred to as one of the Taliban propaganda projects to create an enlightened and gentle image. However, Arghand escaped from Afghanistan with several family members last Tuesday.
Arghand revealed to CNN Business on WhatsApp, describing her past two weeks experience in Afghanistan and the fear of her as well as millions of other Afghan people regarding the Taliban.
Arghand said the interview with Hemad was challenging, but she did it for Afghan women. "I told myself, 'One of us must start ... If we stay in our houses or are not in our offices, they will claim the ladies don't want to work,' but I said to myself, 'Start working!'" She expressed to a Taliban member that Afghan women want their rights, want to work, want to and must integrate into society, as "this is our right."
Source: Stand News #Aug31
https://bit.ly/3ktcf8Q
#Taliban #Afghanistan #BeheshtaArghand #TOLO #MawlawiAbdulhaqHemad #CNN
[Interview on the 2nd anniversary of 831] A 19-year-old commemorates 831 in his youngest days
By Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong – October 4, 2021 • 31 December 2021
Two years ago on 31 Aug, a lot of policemen entered Prince Edward Station to chase after and beat up protesters. They were criticized for committing violence against civilians. Simon, aged 17 at that time, was one of the injured in the event.
Video link below
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Read our fully translated story here:
https://telegra.ph/Interview-on-the-2nd-anniversary-of-831-A-19-year-old-commemorates-831-in-his-youngest-days-12-31
Source: The Stand News #Aug30
Reporter: MOK Kwun-ling
Cameras: Ramsey AU, LAU Tsz-hong
Video Clipping: LAU Tsz-hong
Art work: LAU Yan-hin
#AntiELAB #MTR #Aug31
By Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong – October 4, 2021 • 31 December 2021
Two years ago on 31 Aug, a lot of policemen entered Prince Edward Station to chase after and beat up protesters. They were criticized for committing violence against civilians. Simon, aged 17 at that time, was one of the injured in the event.
Video link below
https://bit.ly/3vuAJ78
Read our fully translated story here:
https://telegra.ph/Interview-on-the-2nd-anniversary-of-831-A-19-year-old-commemorates-831-in-his-youngest-days-12-31
Source: The Stand News #Aug30
Reporter: MOK Kwun-ling
Cameras: Ramsey AU, LAU Tsz-hong
Video Clipping: LAU Tsz-hong
Art work: LAU Yan-hin
#AntiELAB #MTR #Aug31
Persist, Even in Absurd and Dark Times: Citizens Commemorate 3 Years Since 8.31 Attack
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Persist, Even in Absurd and Dark Times: Citizens Commemorate 3 Years Since 8.31 Attack
Today marked the third year of the 8.31 #PrinceEdwardAttack. People used various methods for the remembrance of the day. One person held a "Goddess of Democracy"-like model to commemorate outside Prince Edward MTR Station, reaffirming his belief in freedom and conscience: "Shouldn't we stand firm even in a dark era?"
Since the afternoon, numerous police officers had been patrolling at every entrance of Prince Edward Station. But this did not stop citizens from coming: some stood in silence with a white flower; another one held a yellow umbrella with the words "Add Oil, HKers!"; others wore black clothes with slogans "Have you forgotten, or you are afraid to recall?" or "Civil disobedience".
Meanwhile, police conducted stop-and-search on passing pedestrians who wore black shirts or black face masks, or who held white flowers.
A man interviewed by In-Media stated that even though there was a risk of getting arrested, he still needed to do something on these sensitive dates.
"We're living in absurd and dark times," he said, "Does that mean we shouldn't persist [with our beliefs]? I disagree!" #Hongkongers will never forget 8.31, he added.
Source: In-Media #Aug31
https://bit.ly/3cwUTa2
#831PrinceEdward #NeverForget
Today marked the third year of the 8.31 #PrinceEdwardAttack. People used various methods for the remembrance of the day. One person held a "Goddess of Democracy"-like model to commemorate outside Prince Edward MTR Station, reaffirming his belief in freedom and conscience: "Shouldn't we stand firm even in a dark era?"
Since the afternoon, numerous police officers had been patrolling at every entrance of Prince Edward Station. But this did not stop citizens from coming: some stood in silence with a white flower; another one held a yellow umbrella with the words "Add Oil, HKers!"; others wore black clothes with slogans "Have you forgotten, or you are afraid to recall?" or "Civil disobedience".
Meanwhile, police conducted stop-and-search on passing pedestrians who wore black shirts or black face masks, or who held white flowers.
A man interviewed by In-Media stated that even though there was a risk of getting arrested, he still needed to do something on these sensitive dates.
"We're living in absurd and dark times," he said, "Does that mean we shouldn't persist [with our beliefs]? I disagree!" #Hongkongers will never forget 8.31, he added.
Source: In-Media #Aug31
https://bit.ly/3cwUTa2
#831PrinceEdward #NeverForget
#PoliceBrutality #PoliceState
What is the Truth that Hong Kong Police are trying to conceal
831 Prince Edward Attack remains one of the most remembered incidents of the year-long pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong in 2019.
The incident took place in Prince Edward subway station in late evening of August 31 2019, when large groups of riot police stormed into train cabinets, where they brutally attacked train passengers who were on their way home.
For hours, the subway station was shut from public entry, including journalists and even medics.
The media condemned police brutality against unarmed civilians and the general public demanded for disclosure of CCTV footage at the train station, hoping that police would be held responsible for use of excessive force.
Hong Kong Police, however, denied beating civilians and reaffirmed using appropriate force.
Three years on, defiant Hongkongers continued to seek for the truth of #831PrinceEdwardAttack despite threats and arrests for act of remembrance at the station.
This year, Hong Kong Police even put up a large wall poster outside the Prince Edward station. Against a blue background, it wrote "Don't be misled by lies." "Believe and See Truth in Facts".
On August 31 2022, dozens of uniformed police and plainclothes officers were seen deployed outside the Prince Edward station on a peaceful day.
One may wonder what makes act of remembrance of #831Attack a crime? What does Hong Kong police want to cover up so desperately?
Source: Renews; #Aug31
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02WfHRYvJ1rE3yXo4iwjdrTLkj6udgyPozNrYa34YpaNY6RsPxP9hTZb5Z9Pnq4DfLl&id=104007775607135&mibextid=t3xTKS
What is the Truth that Hong Kong Police are trying to conceal
831 Prince Edward Attack remains one of the most remembered incidents of the year-long pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong in 2019.
The incident took place in Prince Edward subway station in late evening of August 31 2019, when large groups of riot police stormed into train cabinets, where they brutally attacked train passengers who were on their way home.
For hours, the subway station was shut from public entry, including journalists and even medics.
The media condemned police brutality against unarmed civilians and the general public demanded for disclosure of CCTV footage at the train station, hoping that police would be held responsible for use of excessive force.
Hong Kong Police, however, denied beating civilians and reaffirmed using appropriate force.
Three years on, defiant Hongkongers continued to seek for the truth of #831PrinceEdwardAttack despite threats and arrests for act of remembrance at the station.
This year, Hong Kong Police even put up a large wall poster outside the Prince Edward station. Against a blue background, it wrote "Don't be misled by lies." "Believe and See Truth in Facts".
On August 31 2022, dozens of uniformed police and plainclothes officers were seen deployed outside the Prince Edward station on a peaceful day.
One may wonder what makes act of remembrance of #831Attack a crime? What does Hong Kong police want to cover up so desperately?
Source: Renews; #Aug31
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02WfHRYvJ1rE3yXo4iwjdrTLkj6udgyPozNrYa34YpaNY6RsPxP9hTZb5Z9Pnq4DfLl&id=104007775607135&mibextid=t3xTKS
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