#FirstHand #Jun22
Voices are Disappearing in Face of "Stability and Prosperity"
On a street in Hong Kong after midnight on June 22, 2021, a piece of paper lies on the ground and reads "In Face of 'Stability and Prosperity', Voices are Disappearing".
One day ago on June 21, 2021, Hongkongers learnt of the impending closure of the city's pro-democracy newspaper #AppleDaily, after the authorities has detained and charged its editor-in-chief #RyanLaw and #NextDigital CEO #CheungKimHung under the #NationalSecurityLaw, in addition to freezing the assets of Apple Daily and three connecting companies.
The words on this paper speak the mind of many Hongkongers: Authorities allow only one voice and call this "stability and prosperity".
#BeWater #NeverGiveUp #NeverForgive #SaveAppleDaily #SupportAppleDaily
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[21 June, 2021]
Arrests, National Security Charges and Frozen Assets: Apple Daily Might Shut Down in 5 Days
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30172
Voices are Disappearing in Face of "Stability and Prosperity"
On a street in Hong Kong after midnight on June 22, 2021, a piece of paper lies on the ground and reads "In Face of 'Stability and Prosperity', Voices are Disappearing".
One day ago on June 21, 2021, Hongkongers learnt of the impending closure of the city's pro-democracy newspaper #AppleDaily, after the authorities has detained and charged its editor-in-chief #RyanLaw and #NextDigital CEO #CheungKimHung under the #NationalSecurityLaw, in addition to freezing the assets of Apple Daily and three connecting companies.
The words on this paper speak the mind of many Hongkongers: Authorities allow only one voice and call this "stability and prosperity".
#BeWater #NeverGiveUp #NeverForgive #SaveAppleDaily #SupportAppleDaily
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Related News:
[21 June, 2021]
Arrests, National Security Charges and Frozen Assets: Apple Daily Might Shut Down in 5 Days
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30172
#Hongkongers #NeverGiveUp
Apple Daily Staff: "We will all become a sturdy apple tree"
The following is excerpted from an open letter written by an #AppleDaily staff:
"Dear colleagues at Apple Daily who stay until the last,
Dear fellow Hongkongers,
The perseverence and truth-seeking spirit of Apple Daily has long been seeded in our hearts.
Despite the turbulences of the time that try to disperse us, we have absorbed enough nutrients to grow wherever we are.
We will all become a sturdy apple tree.
I hope we all will never give up. We shall remember all the facts and true happenings. We will not let our present become the past rewritten. We will strengthen and better equip ourselves, so that we will be strong enough to face darkness in the future.
From an Apple Daily Staff"
The image comes from an overseas Hongkongers' group in San Francisco. It writes: "They try to bury us, without knowing that we are seeds."
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30204
Text: Tin Shui Wai Connection #Jun22
Image: San Francisco Hongkongers
https://www.facebook.com/SFHKers/photos/a.117623882943094/548582659847212/
https://t.me/tswconnection/2416
#BeWater #AppleTree #PressFreedom #FightforHongKong
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National Security Police Arrests News Commentator; Pro-democracy #AppleDaily Will Shut Down In One Day
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30198
Apple Daily Journalist: Hongkongers will not give up, journalists will never give up
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30203
#NextMegazine chief: “We’ve tried and enjoyed media freedom in the past. We have no regrets.”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30201
News Anchor Wishes Hongkongers Safe
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30177
Former Staff Bids Farewell to the Newspaper
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30179
Staff of Hong Kong's Pro-domocracy Newspaper #AppleDaily and Hongkongers Thank Each Other
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30213
Apple Daily Staff: "We will all become a sturdy apple tree"
The following is excerpted from an open letter written by an #AppleDaily staff:
"Dear colleagues at Apple Daily who stay until the last,
Dear fellow Hongkongers,
The perseverence and truth-seeking spirit of Apple Daily has long been seeded in our hearts.
Despite the turbulences of the time that try to disperse us, we have absorbed enough nutrients to grow wherever we are.
We will all become a sturdy apple tree.
I hope we all will never give up. We shall remember all the facts and true happenings. We will not let our present become the past rewritten. We will strengthen and better equip ourselves, so that we will be strong enough to face darkness in the future.
From an Apple Daily Staff"
The image comes from an overseas Hongkongers' group in San Francisco. It writes: "They try to bury us, without knowing that we are seeds."
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30204
Text: Tin Shui Wai Connection #Jun22
Image: San Francisco Hongkongers
https://www.facebook.com/SFHKers/photos/a.117623882943094/548582659847212/
https://t.me/tswconnection/2416
#BeWater #AppleTree #PressFreedom #FightforHongKong
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National Security Police Arrests News Commentator; Pro-democracy #AppleDaily Will Shut Down In One Day
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30198
Apple Daily Journalist: Hongkongers will not give up, journalists will never give up
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30203
#NextMegazine chief: “We’ve tried and enjoyed media freedom in the past. We have no regrets.”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30201
News Anchor Wishes Hongkongers Safe
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30177
Former Staff Bids Farewell to the Newspaper
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30179
Staff of Hong Kong's Pro-domocracy Newspaper #AppleDaily and Hongkongers Thank Each Other
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30213
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Apple Daily Staff: "We will all become a sturdy apple tree"
Text: Tin Shui Wai Connection #Jun22
Image: San Francisco Hongkongers
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#FirstHand #Jun24
Hongkongers Stay Up Overnight to Buy #AppleDaily for One Last Time
At 2am on Jun 24 in Mongkok, newspaper vendors received the second batch of Apple Daily from the printer.
The first batch with 800 copies were sold out immediately. The second batch was increased to 10,000 copies.
As the copies arrived, journalists and civilians rushed to take picture of the last edition of the pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong.
This will be the last appearance of the 26-year-old top-selling newspaper.
The authorities have been using different means to stop the truth-seeking newspaper from operating, by charging editors and executives with #NationalSecurityLaw and freezing the assets of the newspaper and three connecting companies.
Many see this as an "end" to press freedom and local culture that Hongkongers have enjoyed.
The headline of the last edition writes: "Hongkongers bid farewell in rain: 'We Support Apple Daily til the End'."
#SupportAppleDaily #LastDay #BeWater #PressFreedom #Hongkongers
Hongkongers Stay Up Overnight to Buy #AppleDaily for One Last Time
At 2am on Jun 24 in Mongkok, newspaper vendors received the second batch of Apple Daily from the printer.
The first batch with 800 copies were sold out immediately. The second batch was increased to 10,000 copies.
As the copies arrived, journalists and civilians rushed to take picture of the last edition of the pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong.
This will be the last appearance of the 26-year-old top-selling newspaper.
The authorities have been using different means to stop the truth-seeking newspaper from operating, by charging editors and executives with #NationalSecurityLaw and freezing the assets of the newspaper and three connecting companies.
Many see this as an "end" to press freedom and local culture that Hongkongers have enjoyed.
The headline of the last edition writes: "Hongkongers bid farewell in rain: 'We Support Apple Daily til the End'."
#SupportAppleDaily #LastDay #BeWater #PressFreedom #Hongkongers
#SupportAppleDaily #Hongkongers
#AppleDaily Staff Bow to Thank Fellow Hongkongers for their Support
Before dawn on Thursday, June 24, 2021, the staff of Apple Daily across different news beat stood solemnly at the entrance of this once most popular newspaper outlet in Hong Kong.
They held in their hand the last print run of Apple Daily and took group photos together.
Then, they bowed to thank HongKongers who came to show their support in the rain.
Photo: Oiyan Chan
Source: Stand News #Jun24
https://bit.ly/3wVUjra
#BeWater #Solidarity #LastDay
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Hongkongers Stay Up Overnight to Buy Apple Daily for One Last Time
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30233
Hongkongers in Solidarity with Apple Daily journalists: "We'll not give in"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30221
#AppleDaily Staff Bow to Thank Fellow Hongkongers for their Support
Before dawn on Thursday, June 24, 2021, the staff of Apple Daily across different news beat stood solemnly at the entrance of this once most popular newspaper outlet in Hong Kong.
They held in their hand the last print run of Apple Daily and took group photos together.
Then, they bowed to thank HongKongers who came to show their support in the rain.
Photo: Oiyan Chan
Source: Stand News #Jun24
https://bit.ly/3wVUjra
#BeWater #Solidarity #LastDay
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30225
Hongkongers Stay Up Overnight to Buy Apple Daily for One Last Time
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30233
Hongkongers in Solidarity with Apple Daily journalists: "We'll not give in"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30221
Mid Autumn Festival 2021: May we share the same moon, no matter where we are
September 21, 2021 marks this year's mid-autumn festival, a day that symbolizes reunion.
For many Hongkongers, it proves to be difficult in the context of 2021.
"Though a thousand miles apart,
May we share in this beautiful sight,
Under the waning moon we wait,
Until she shines again, so full and bright"
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Wishing our readers peace on this Mid Autumn festival, from all of us at #BeWater HK.
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Source: Ah To #Sept21
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=417583549736343&id=100044541035098
#Art #LionRock #MoonFestival
#MidAutumnFestival
September 21, 2021 marks this year's mid-autumn festival, a day that symbolizes reunion.
For many Hongkongers, it proves to be difficult in the context of 2021.
"Though a thousand miles apart,
May we share in this beautiful sight,
Under the waning moon we wait,
Until she shines again, so full and bright"
===
Wishing our readers peace on this Mid Autumn festival, from all of us at #BeWater HK.
===
Source: Ah To #Sept21
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=417583549736343&id=100044541035098
#Art #LionRock #MoonFestival
#MidAutumnFestival
#HKCTU 30th Anniversary Exhibition: "Renewing Our Minds with Each Step in the Fight"
Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (#HKCTU) hosted "30th Anniversary of HKCTU Exhibition" on Sept 25, 2021, telling their stories with fellow Hongkongers in these 30 years.
At this instance, when we are deciding our next steps, we can see lots of “leaving”, and we are unsure about the date of reunion.
Knowing that “leaving” and “gathering” is a cycle, originally gathering us from different places, and now scattering again. However, expanding our networks at different locations on this land can lead us to gather again.
In 1989, 2003, 2014 and 2019, the HKCTU marked down every step walking with Hongkongers so that we can review every historic record.
Source:寄寓記語
https://www.facebook.com/102393808857815/posts/113346357762560/
#Bewater #Disband #Exhibition #AntiELAB #UmbrellaMovement #June4th
Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (#HKCTU) hosted "30th Anniversary of HKCTU Exhibition" on Sept 25, 2021, telling their stories with fellow Hongkongers in these 30 years.
At this instance, when we are deciding our next steps, we can see lots of “leaving”, and we are unsure about the date of reunion.
Knowing that “leaving” and “gathering” is a cycle, originally gathering us from different places, and now scattering again. However, expanding our networks at different locations on this land can lead us to gather again.
In 1989, 2003, 2014 and 2019, the HKCTU marked down every step walking with Hongkongers so that we can review every historic record.
Source:寄寓記語
https://www.facebook.com/102393808857815/posts/113346357762560/
#Bewater #Disband #Exhibition #AntiELAB #UmbrellaMovement #June4th
#Regime #WhiteTerror
HK Government Arrest at least 10 Civilians for 'Inciting' #BlankVotes in “Patriots-only” #LegCoElection
As of December 16, 2021, the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (#ICAC) has arrested a total of 10 civilians suspected of "inciting" others not to vote, or to cast invalid votes.
The latest two civilians were arrested and accused of sharing a social media post by democrat and former lawmaker #TedHui, who is in self-imposed exile in Australia. In the post, Hui called for Hongkongers to cast blank votes in the upcoming “patriots only” legislative election as a form of “silent protest.”
Responding to the arrest, Hui wrote on his Facebook page that “I’m confident and I believe, HongKongers, who know the true meaning of ‘#BeWater’, would know what to do on election day.”
This time, Hui added a prominent disclaimer to this facebook post, which wrote “the tyranny has been making rampant arrests. Avoid public dissemination, but please share the post privately.”
Source: Inmediahk.net; #Dec16
https://bit.ly/3Fd6nZ2
#Elections #CCP #LegCo #Protest #SocialMedia #Censorship
HK Government Arrest at least 10 Civilians for 'Inciting' #BlankVotes in “Patriots-only” #LegCoElection
As of December 16, 2021, the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (#ICAC) has arrested a total of 10 civilians suspected of "inciting" others not to vote, or to cast invalid votes.
The latest two civilians were arrested and accused of sharing a social media post by democrat and former lawmaker #TedHui, who is in self-imposed exile in Australia. In the post, Hui called for Hongkongers to cast blank votes in the upcoming “patriots only” legislative election as a form of “silent protest.”
Responding to the arrest, Hui wrote on his Facebook page that “I’m confident and I believe, HongKongers, who know the true meaning of ‘#BeWater’, would know what to do on election day.”
This time, Hui added a prominent disclaimer to this facebook post, which wrote “the tyranny has been making rampant arrests. Avoid public dissemination, but please share the post privately.”
Source: Inmediahk.net; #Dec16
https://bit.ly/3Fd6nZ2
#Elections #CCP #LegCo #Protest #SocialMedia #Censorship
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(獨媒報導)廉政公署至今拘捕10人,指他們涉嫌在社交媒體專頁轉載呼籲杯葛選舉的貼文。廉署今再發新聞稿,起訴其中兩人,案件將在下周二在觀塘法院提堂。許智峯的 Facebook 專頁亦於今日刊出一篇外媒訪問,再次提及「我有信心,be water 的香港人,深知投票當日要做什麼」,但該貼文特別附加提示「暴政濫捕猖獗,傳播宜私下進行,不公開轉載」。 廉署新
#3years #today #Jun9
June 9, 2019: 1 Million Pro-Democracy #Hongkongers Took Part in #AntiExtradition Protest
On June 9, 2019, the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) initiated a protest against extradition to China.
Despite the hot weather, 1 million Hongkongers, donning white as the "dress code", walked from #VictoriaPark in Causeway Bay to the Government Headquarters in Admiralty. The massive number of participants could not be contained by the assembly venue and occupied six lanes of the road, patiently waiting and moving step by step.
On that hot summer day three years ago, Hongkongers showed their determination to voice their opinion and safeguard their rights and freedom.
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/139543009419663/posts/3046082258765709/?d=n
#NeverForget #BeWater
June 9, 2019: 1 Million Pro-Democracy #Hongkongers Took Part in #AntiExtradition Protest
On June 9, 2019, the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) initiated a protest against extradition to China.
Despite the hot weather, 1 million Hongkongers, donning white as the "dress code", walked from #VictoriaPark in Causeway Bay to the Government Headquarters in Admiralty. The massive number of participants could not be contained by the assembly venue and occupied six lanes of the road, patiently waiting and moving step by step.
On that hot summer day three years ago, Hongkongers showed their determination to voice their opinion and safeguard their rights and freedom.
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/139543009419663/posts/3046082258765709/?d=n
#NeverForget #BeWater
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#3years #today #Jun9
June 9, 2019: 1 Million Pro-Democracy #Hongkongers in #AntiExtradition Protest
The time lapse video shows how 1 million Hongkongers walked through Causeway Bay in a protest against the government's plan to inplement extradition to China on June 9, 2019.
It was the largest protest turnout in the history of Hong Kong until the record was broken by the 2 million peopled June 16 protest.
Source:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2265322376887906&id=178965725523592
#NeverForget #BeWater
June 9, 2019: 1 Million Pro-Democracy #Hongkongers in #AntiExtradition Protest
The time lapse video shows how 1 million Hongkongers walked through Causeway Bay in a protest against the government's plan to inplement extradition to China on June 9, 2019.
It was the largest protest turnout in the history of Hong Kong until the record was broken by the 2 million peopled June 16 protest.
Source:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2265322376887906&id=178965725523592
#NeverForget #BeWater
"Glory HK": #Hongkongers Raise Glowing Signs amid Storm Clouds on Lion Rock
In Hong Kong, a group of pro-democracy citizens braved the heavy rain and hiked to the top of the #LionRock on the evening of June 9, 2022.
On the mountain, they displayed the light signs that spelled "Glory HK", to commemorate the third anniversary of the 2019 June 9 #AntiExtradition protest march.
When the group reached the summit, however, the hill was shrouded by dense clouds and heavy rain, with a thunderstorm warning from the weather observatory. After discussing their options, the group decided to carry through and set up the sign while they waited for the clouds to clear. Their patience was rewarded after waiting for over an hour; the clouds cleared for a brief moment, and Hong Kong's city lights come into view behind their glowing sign.
Speaking to a reporter, the organizer likened the weather atop the mountain to the outlook for Hong Kong's future: full of dark clouds, but there will be light for those who hold on to the end.
"The oppression keeps Hongkongers from speaking our minds, and even rational debates on the Internet risk violating the authority's red line; however, the beliefs of Hongkongers 3 years ago surely remain engraved in our hearts, and they will never change," said one of the participants.
Source: Boomhead #Jun9
#June9 #GloryToHongKong #AntiELAB #KeepTheFaith #NeverForget #3Years
See also:
Two Years into Hongkongers' #FightForFreedom: "Keep the Faith, Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn and Freedom Returns to Our Land"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30108
June 9, 2019: 1 Million Pro-Democracy #Hongkongers in #AntiExtradition Protest
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32866
In Hong Kong, a group of pro-democracy citizens braved the heavy rain and hiked to the top of the #LionRock on the evening of June 9, 2022.
On the mountain, they displayed the light signs that spelled "Glory HK", to commemorate the third anniversary of the 2019 June 9 #AntiExtradition protest march.
When the group reached the summit, however, the hill was shrouded by dense clouds and heavy rain, with a thunderstorm warning from the weather observatory. After discussing their options, the group decided to carry through and set up the sign while they waited for the clouds to clear. Their patience was rewarded after waiting for over an hour; the clouds cleared for a brief moment, and Hong Kong's city lights come into view behind their glowing sign.
Speaking to a reporter, the organizer likened the weather atop the mountain to the outlook for Hong Kong's future: full of dark clouds, but there will be light for those who hold on to the end.
"The oppression keeps Hongkongers from speaking our minds, and even rational debates on the Internet risk violating the authority's red line; however, the beliefs of Hongkongers 3 years ago surely remain engraved in our hearts, and they will never change," said one of the participants.
Source: Boomhead #Jun9
#June9 #GloryToHongKong #AntiELAB #KeepTheFaith #NeverForget #3Years
See also:
Two Years into Hongkongers' #FightForFreedom: "Keep the Faith, Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn and Freedom Returns to Our Land"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30108
June 9, 2019: 1 Million Pro-Democracy #Hongkongers in #AntiExtradition Protest
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32866
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Two Years into Hongkongers' #FightForFreedom: "Keep the Faith, Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn and Freedom Returns to Our Land"
June 16, 2021 marks #2years since over 2 million Hongkongers--nearly 1/3 of the city's population…
Two Years into Hongkongers' #FightForFreedom: "Keep the Faith, Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn and Freedom Returns to Our Land"
June 16, 2021 marks #2years since over 2 million Hongkongers--nearly 1/3 of the city's population…
Protests has erupted in multiple cities across China, including Urumqi, Shanghai, and Wuhan.
Some protesters even chanted "CCP, step down" and "Xi Jinping, step down". Others recited the slogans from Beijing's lone protester at Sitong Bridge last month:
No lies, we want dignity
No cultural revolution, we want reforms
No dictator, we want the vote
No more being slaves, we are citizens
Videos and photos of the protests are shared by liberal Chinese netizens. Some had hashtagged their posts with "Liberate China, Revolution of Our Times".
Some protesters were seen holding up blank sheets of A4 paper, devoid of any slogans. Some had written messages on theirs: "What's so scary about blank paper?" "I'm a Chinese youth, not foreign powers".
Shanghai police has reportedly begun arresting protesters on the streets. The crowds responded with resistance as they retreated.
On the Clubhouse platform, protesters hosted a live feed to show the situation around them. They urged their audience to share their message, just as Iranian protesters did, so that the world can see their efforts.
Nearly a thousand people watched the live feed, some leaving comments that they should emulate Hong Kong protesters' "#BeWater" tactics to avoid casualties. Others predicted Shanghai will be under a heavy curfew by tomorrow. One commenter shared a Mandarin version of Hong Kong's protest anthem "#GloryToHongKong".
One of the hosts said that the most precious lesson she learned from the Hong Kong protests is "#DoNotSplit". She called on other protesters not to criticize each other, but instead respect each other's decisions.
Source: HKReaderXWriter #Nov27
#A4Revolution #ChinaProtests #Shanghai
Some protesters even chanted "CCP, step down" and "Xi Jinping, step down". Others recited the slogans from Beijing's lone protester at Sitong Bridge last month:
No lies, we want dignity
No cultural revolution, we want reforms
No dictator, we want the vote
No more being slaves, we are citizens
Videos and photos of the protests are shared by liberal Chinese netizens. Some had hashtagged their posts with "Liberate China, Revolution of Our Times".
Some protesters were seen holding up blank sheets of A4 paper, devoid of any slogans. Some had written messages on theirs: "What's so scary about blank paper?" "I'm a Chinese youth, not foreign powers".
Shanghai police has reportedly begun arresting protesters on the streets. The crowds responded with resistance as they retreated.
On the Clubhouse platform, protesters hosted a live feed to show the situation around them. They urged their audience to share their message, just as Iranian protesters did, so that the world can see their efforts.
Nearly a thousand people watched the live feed, some leaving comments that they should emulate Hong Kong protesters' "#BeWater" tactics to avoid casualties. Others predicted Shanghai will be under a heavy curfew by tomorrow. One commenter shared a Mandarin version of Hong Kong's protest anthem "#GloryToHongKong".
One of the hosts said that the most precious lesson she learned from the Hong Kong protests is "#DoNotSplit". She called on other protesters not to criticize each other, but instead respect each other's decisions.
Source: HKReaderXWriter #Nov27
#A4Revolution #ChinaProtests #Shanghai