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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
Source: Stand News #Dec26
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
Source: Stand News #Dec26
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
79 years ago, Hong Kong under British Adminstration surrendered to the invading Japanese Army on Christmas Day, 1941, after weeks of fierce battles across the British colony.
The day has since been known as "Black Christmas" in Hong Kong history.
This year, Consul General Aleksander Dańda and Vice-Consul Dominik Jakuszko of the Polish Consulate General in Hong Kong paid a visit to the Stanley Military Cemetery and Sai Wan War Cemetery, to commemorate the Polish soldiers who gave their lives to defend Hong Kong.
See photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27578
In a Facebook post, the Consulate General described Polish volunteers fighting alongside the HK Volunteer Defense Corps during the Battle of Hong Kong. The defending troops consisted of soldiers from Britain, India, Canada, ethnic Chinese and Hong Kong locals, as well as Portugal and a number of Eurasian countries.
The Stanley Military Cemetery is one of the oldest military cemeteries in Hong Kong, dating back to the early days of its colonial history in the 19th century, and served as burial grounds of British troops and their families.
The Sai Wan War Cemetery was established for British Commonwealth troops, commercial ship crews, as well as soldiers and civilians who died in battle or as prisoners of war.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3757698324315760/
See also:
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hong Kong
https://www.facebook.com/115888726479046/posts/468290241238891/
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
79 years ago, Hong Kong under British Adminstration surrendered to the invading Japanese Army on Christmas Day, 1941, after weeks of fierce battles across the British colony.
The day has since been known as "Black Christmas" in Hong Kong history.
This year, Consul General Aleksander Dańda and Vice-Consul Dominik Jakuszko of the Polish Consulate General in Hong Kong paid a visit to the Stanley Military Cemetery and Sai Wan War Cemetery, to commemorate the Polish soldiers who gave their lives to defend Hong Kong.
See photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27578
In a Facebook post, the Consulate General described Polish volunteers fighting alongside the HK Volunteer Defense Corps during the Battle of Hong Kong. The defending troops consisted of soldiers from Britain, India, Canada, ethnic Chinese and Hong Kong locals, as well as Portugal and a number of Eurasian countries.
The Stanley Military Cemetery is one of the oldest military cemeteries in Hong Kong, dating back to the early days of its colonial history in the 19th century, and served as burial grounds of British troops and their families.
The Sai Wan War Cemetery was established for British Commonwealth troops, commercial ship crews, as well as soldiers and civilians who died in battle or as prisoners of war.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3757698324315760/
See also:
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hong Kong
https://www.facebook.com/115888726479046/posts/468290241238891/
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
Source: Stand News #Dec26
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
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17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
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17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
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17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Seventeen years ago, Hong Kong singer, actress and popular icon Anita Mui passed away on December 30, 2003 at the age of 40. For her righteousness and valiance, she is forever a superstar in Hongkongers' hearts.
Mui voiced support for the pro-democracy movement in China as early as in May 1989, before the June 4th Tiananmen Massacre took place. In Hong Kong, Mui participated in rallies and protests, despite her busy showbiz schedule. She also lent her voice to the pro-democracy song "For Freedom" (1989).
Mui is always remembered for her persistence on justice and outcry for the Chinese Communist Party government's suppression of pro-democracy movement.
It was also reported that Mui quit the leading role in Center Stage (1990), a work by renowned Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan, because she refused to go to China for shooting.
When asked in 1990 if she was worried about the impact of her outspokenness on her career, Mui said, "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important."
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
http://bit.ly/2Q6qAca
https://bit.ly/3ptKQ6g
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Listen to "Song of the Setting Sun" (1989): A Theme Song of "A Better Tomorrow III" Performed by Anita Mui:
https://youtu.be/bF07MUogdt4
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17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Seventeen years ago, Hong Kong singer, actress and popular icon Anita Mui passed away on December 30, 2003 at the age of 40. For her righteousness and valiance, she is forever a superstar in Hongkongers' hearts.
Mui voiced support for the pro-democracy movement in China as early as in May 1989, before the June 4th Tiananmen Massacre took place. In Hong Kong, Mui participated in rallies and protests, despite her busy showbiz schedule. She also lent her voice to the pro-democracy song "For Freedom" (1989).
Mui is always remembered for her persistence on justice and outcry for the Chinese Communist Party government's suppression of pro-democracy movement.
It was also reported that Mui quit the leading role in Center Stage (1990), a work by renowned Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan, because she refused to go to China for shooting.
When asked in 1990 if she was worried about the impact of her outspokenness on her career, Mui said, "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important."
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
http://bit.ly/2Q6qAca
https://bit.ly/3ptKQ6g
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Listen to "Song of the Setting Sun" (1989): A Theme Song of "A Better Tomorrow III" Performed by Anita Mui:
https://youtu.be/bF07MUogdt4
#Cantopop #HongKongCulture
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#NeverForget #2Years Ago: Pro-democracy Hongkongers Sing Hallelujah to the Lord Overnight
Two years ago, after June 9, 2019, Hong Kong citizens continued to voice their discontent towards the government's indifference to the 1-million-peopled march --the authorities not only refused to withdraw the plan to implement extradition to China, but also set up the second reading of the bill on June 12, 2019.
On the evening of June 11, 2019, just as pro-democracy Hongkongers surrounded the Legislative Building, the police deployed 5,000 officers at the scene.
As tension built up, religious groups held a mass prayer gathering near Tamar Park, leading the crowd to sing
"Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" in front of the police for over ten hours until dawn.
However, this did not prevent the police from clashing with the civilians on the next day, marking the first case of large-scale police violence in the #AntiELAB movement.
Photo: Kenji Wong
Source: Stand News #Jun11
https://bit.ly/3gnAJgA
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Two years ago, after June 9, 2019, Hong Kong citizens continued to voice their discontent towards the government's indifference to the 1-million-peopled march --the authorities not only refused to withdraw the plan to implement extradition to China, but also set up the second reading of the bill on June 12, 2019.
On the evening of June 11, 2019, just as pro-democracy Hongkongers surrounded the Legislative Building, the police deployed 5,000 officers at the scene.
As tension built up, religious groups held a mass prayer gathering near Tamar Park, leading the crowd to sing
"Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" in front of the police for over ten hours until dawn.
However, this did not prevent the police from clashing with the civilians on the next day, marking the first case of large-scale police violence in the #AntiELAB movement.
Photo: Kenji Wong
Source: Stand News #Jun11
https://bit.ly/3gnAJgA
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Lest We Forget: The Tearful Day Outside the #LegCo Building
June 12, 2021 marks the two year-mark of the first large-scale police-civilian clash in the #AntiELAB movement in Hong Kong.
Two years ago, pro-democracy Hongkongers surrounded the Legislative Council building, with a hope to prevent the second reading of the amendment bill that proposed extradition to China.
Despite the peaceful rally, the police deployed #TearGas grenades and shot #RubberBullets at unarmed civilians, causing countless injuries in the crowd.
Whereas the police was condemned on an international level for their abuse of power and use of violence, the authorities in Hong Kong insisted in categorizing the pro-democracy rally in the Admiralty area as a "riot".
The government's reaction infuriated many citizens, causing over 2 million people to take part in Hong Kong's largest protest in history on June 16, 2019.
Source: Stand News #Jun12
#TodayinHistory #NeverForgive #HongKongProtests #PoliceViolence
Lest We Forget: The Tearful Day Outside the #LegCo Building
June 12, 2021 marks the two year-mark of the first large-scale police-civilian clash in the #AntiELAB movement in Hong Kong.
Two years ago, pro-democracy Hongkongers surrounded the Legislative Council building, with a hope to prevent the second reading of the amendment bill that proposed extradition to China.
Despite the peaceful rally, the police deployed #TearGas grenades and shot #RubberBullets at unarmed civilians, causing countless injuries in the crowd.
Whereas the police was condemned on an international level for their abuse of power and use of violence, the authorities in Hong Kong insisted in categorizing the pro-democracy rally in the Admiralty area as a "riot".
The government's reaction infuriated many citizens, causing over 2 million people to take part in Hong Kong's largest protest in history on June 16, 2019.
Source: Stand News #Jun12
#TodayinHistory #NeverForgive #HongKongProtests #PoliceViolence
#PoliceState #Regime
Hong Kong Police Cordon Off Downtown to Suppress Gathering on Protest Anniversary
At around 16:00 in the shopping district #CausewayBay, the Hong Kong police set up cordon at Great George Street and East Point Road.
Over 50 officers ordered passersby and businesses to leave.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30069
June 12, 2021 marks two years after the first large-scale police-civilian clash in the 2019 #AntiELAB movement in Hong Kong. The police use of excessive force including the deployment of #TearGas grenades and #RubberBullets at unarmed civilians on June 12, 2019 had sparked international criticism and the local population's outcry.
Source: Apple Daily #Jun12
https://bit.ly/35eIEaQ
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#NeverForget #2Years Ago: Pro-democracy Hongkongers Sing Hallelujah to the Lord Overnight
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30056
Lest We Forget: The Tearful Day Outside the #LegCo Building
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30057
Hong Kong Police Cordon Off Downtown to Suppress Gathering on Protest Anniversary
At around 16:00 in the shopping district #CausewayBay, the Hong Kong police set up cordon at Great George Street and East Point Road.
Over 50 officers ordered passersby and businesses to leave.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30069
June 12, 2021 marks two years after the first large-scale police-civilian clash in the 2019 #AntiELAB movement in Hong Kong. The police use of excessive force including the deployment of #TearGas grenades and #RubberBullets at unarmed civilians on June 12, 2019 had sparked international criticism and the local population's outcry.
Source: Apple Daily #Jun12
https://bit.ly/35eIEaQ
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#TodayinHistory
#NeverForget #2Years Ago: Pro-democracy Hongkongers Sing Hallelujah to the Lord Overnight
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30056
Lest We Forget: The Tearful Day Outside the #LegCo Building
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30057
#PoliceState #2Years
What happened in Hong Kong on June 12, 2021?
June 12, 2021 marks two years since the Hong Kong police deployed excessive force and violent means to disperse unarmed pro-democracy civilians in protest of extradition to China.
On June 12, 2021, the Hong Kong police conducted massive stop-and-search on civilians, targetting those wearing black and journalists especially.
The police also cordoned off some busy streets in shopping districts like Causeway Bay and Mongkok.
The police also ticketed passersby randomly for violating the gathering ban.
In the evening, a large number of police officers entered Langham Place, a shopping mall in Mongkok, entrapping shoppers. The police claimed that the pro-protest slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" was heard.
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Hong Kong Police Cordon Off Downtown to Suppress Gathering
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30068
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Hong Kong Police Intercept 70-year-old Elderly for Donning Black and Wearing Yellow Facemask
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30069
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HK Police Intercept Online News Journalists
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30070
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HK Police Suppresses Street Booth Run by University Students
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30071
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#TodayinHistory #AntiELAB
#ProtestAnniversary : What happened in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019?
Pro-democracy Hongkongers Sing Hallelujah to the Lord Overnight
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30056
The Tearful Day Outside the #LegCo Building
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30057
Image: Stand News #2021Jun12
What happened in Hong Kong on June 12, 2021?
June 12, 2021 marks two years since the Hong Kong police deployed excessive force and violent means to disperse unarmed pro-democracy civilians in protest of extradition to China.
On June 12, 2021, the Hong Kong police conducted massive stop-and-search on civilians, targetting those wearing black and journalists especially.
The police also cordoned off some busy streets in shopping districts like Causeway Bay and Mongkok.
The police also ticketed passersby randomly for violating the gathering ban.
In the evening, a large number of police officers entered Langham Place, a shopping mall in Mongkok, entrapping shoppers. The police claimed that the pro-protest slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" was heard.
1.
Hong Kong Police Cordon Off Downtown to Suppress Gathering
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30068
2.
Hong Kong Police Intercept 70-year-old Elderly for Donning Black and Wearing Yellow Facemask
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30069
3.
HK Police Intercept Online News Journalists
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30070
4.
HK Police Suppresses Street Booth Run by University Students
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30071
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#TodayinHistory #AntiELAB
#ProtestAnniversary : What happened in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019?
Pro-democracy Hongkongers Sing Hallelujah to the Lord Overnight
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30056
The Tearful Day Outside the #LegCo Building
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30057
Image: Stand News #2021Jun12
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Hong Kong Police Cordon Off Downtown to Suppress Gathering on Protest Anniversary
At around 16:00 in the shopping district #CausewayBay, the Hong Kong police set up cordon at Great George Street and East Point Road.
Over 50 officers…
Hong Kong Police Cordon Off Downtown to Suppress Gathering on Protest Anniversary
At around 16:00 in the shopping district #CausewayBay, the Hong Kong police set up cordon at Great George Street and East Point Road.
Over 50 officers…
#TodayinHistory #FailedState
June 30, 2021, Hong Kong: 24 Years after the #Handover and 1 Year after the enforcement of the National Security Law
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June 30, 2021, Hong Kong: 24 Years after the #Handover and 1 Year after the enforcement of the National Security Law
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June 30, 2021, Hong Kong: 24 Years after the #Handover and 1 Year after the enforcement of the National Security Law
On June 30, 2021, the flags of the Hong Kong SAR and of the PRC were hanged across the territory, as the authorities celebrate the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty from Britain to the PRC in 1997.
The day also marks one year since the #NationalSecurityLaw has been forcefully imposed by Beijing.
While the annual July 1st march of the pro-democracy camp has been objected by the police, the force claimed that they will still deploy 10,000 officers. The scale is similar to that on June 4, 2021.
The Government is aldp awarding awards to 750 individuals who made "contribution" to
society. The list included at lesst 20 politicians from the pro-Beijing party DAB and members of the Department of Jusfice such as the Chief Justice and Judge.
Meanwhile, on the same day, Next Media, the parent company of Apple Daily, is forced to stop operating. The company's is still being frozen.
Photo: #FirstHand #Jun30
Text: InMedia; Stand News
https://bit.ly/3jxX4Lo
https://thestandnews.page.link/ueRa15wcpwYQQsKR6
June 30, 2021, Hong Kong: 24 Years after the #Handover and 1 Year after the enforcement of the National Security Law
On June 30, 2021, the flags of the Hong Kong SAR and of the PRC were hanged across the territory, as the authorities celebrate the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty from Britain to the PRC in 1997.
The day also marks one year since the #NationalSecurityLaw has been forcefully imposed by Beijing.
While the annual July 1st march of the pro-democracy camp has been objected by the police, the force claimed that they will still deploy 10,000 officers. The scale is similar to that on June 4, 2021.
The Government is aldp awarding awards to 750 individuals who made "contribution" to
society. The list included at lesst 20 politicians from the pro-Beijing party DAB and members of the Department of Jusfice such as the Chief Justice and Judge.
Meanwhile, on the same day, Next Media, the parent company of Apple Daily, is forced to stop operating. The company's is still being frozen.
Photo: #FirstHand #Jun30
Text: InMedia; Stand News
https://bit.ly/3jxX4Lo
https://thestandnews.page.link/ueRa15wcpwYQQsKR6