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#Survey to assess demand for setting up a Hong Kong Government in exile
A political campaign group #AtlasMovement initiated a survey to gauge the demand for setting up a Hong Kong Government in exile.
“We have been thinking of setting up a Democratic Government in Exile to represent Hong Kongers and their interest in front of the international community, and to provide certain key state services,” the group wrote on its website and initiated a survey.
The group explained that the imposition of the #NationalSecurityLaw in June 2020 has led to a significant backslide and deterioration of democracy, rule of law and the guarantee of civil and political rights in Hong Kong.
It called the legislative elections in Hong Kong in December 2021 “a sham”, in which Hong Kongers can no longer express their voice or votes inside the city, and have no representation outside.
The survey aimed to assess demand for a Democratic Government in Exile; its representation; its function; how leaders could be elected and sources of funding.
The survey:
https://www.atlasmovement.org/governmentinexile
Source: Citizen News #Dec4
https://bit.ly/33R9Z5z
#Hongkongers #Exile #LegCoElection #GovernmentinExile
#Survey to assess demand for setting up a Hong Kong Government in exile
A political campaign group #AtlasMovement initiated a survey to gauge the demand for setting up a Hong Kong Government in exile.
“We have been thinking of setting up a Democratic Government in Exile to represent Hong Kongers and their interest in front of the international community, and to provide certain key state services,” the group wrote on its website and initiated a survey.
The group explained that the imposition of the #NationalSecurityLaw in June 2020 has led to a significant backslide and deterioration of democracy, rule of law and the guarantee of civil and political rights in Hong Kong.
It called the legislative elections in Hong Kong in December 2021 “a sham”, in which Hong Kongers can no longer express their voice or votes inside the city, and have no representation outside.
The survey aimed to assess demand for a Democratic Government in Exile; its representation; its function; how leaders could be elected and sources of funding.
The survey:
https://www.atlasmovement.org/governmentinexile
Source: Citizen News #Dec4
https://bit.ly/33R9Z5z
#Hongkongers #Exile #LegCoElection #GovernmentinExile
Atlas
Survey | Hong Kong Government in Exile?
Hong Kong Government in Exile Campaign Survey
#GlobalSolidarity #UK
Pro-democracy #Hongkongers Rally in #Manchester: "You Can't Kill Us All"
On December 11, 2021 Hongkongers in Manchester initiated a rally in support of human rights. The rally was titled “YOU CAN’T KILL US ALL,” symbolizing the solidarity of people in pursuit of freedom and democracy despite political oppression.
The assembly was attended by around 100 participants, including the members of #AmnestyInternational, Tibetan activists, former councillors from Hong Kong and prodemocracy activists in exile.
A two-feet-tall replica of the “#PillarOfShame," commemorating the victims of the 1989 June 4th Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing, was exhibited. The original statue made by a Danish sculptor has been displayed in the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) for years. The university management's recent plan to remove the statue has sparked public outcry in Hong Kong and abroad.
Source: Harbour of Freedom #Dec11
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXXMG17I8SZ/
Pro-democracy #Hongkongers Rally in #Manchester: "You Can't Kill Us All"
On December 11, 2021 Hongkongers in Manchester initiated a rally in support of human rights. The rally was titled “YOU CAN’T KILL US ALL,” symbolizing the solidarity of people in pursuit of freedom and democracy despite political oppression.
The assembly was attended by around 100 participants, including the members of #AmnestyInternational, Tibetan activists, former councillors from Hong Kong and prodemocracy activists in exile.
A two-feet-tall replica of the “#PillarOfShame," commemorating the victims of the 1989 June 4th Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing, was exhibited. The original statue made by a Danish sculptor has been displayed in the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) for years. The university management's recent plan to remove the statue has sparked public outcry in Hong Kong and abroad.
Source: Harbour of Freedom #Dec11
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXXMG17I8SZ/
China enters Taiwan air defense zone a day after island's military budget boost
Taiwan's air force scrambled on Friday to warn away 10 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense zone, Taiwan's defense ministry said, the day after the island announced a $9 billion boost to military spending to counter the threat from China.
Chinese-claimed Taiwan has complained for a year or more of repeated missions by China's air force near the democratically governed island, often in the southwestern part of its air defense zone close to the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands.
Source: CNBC #Sep18
https://t.co/uHxejm9gjR
#China #Taiwan #Defense
Taiwan's air force scrambled on Friday to warn away 10 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense zone, Taiwan's defense ministry said, the day after the island announced a $9 billion boost to military spending to counter the threat from China.
Chinese-claimed Taiwan has complained for a year or more of repeated missions by China's air force near the democratically governed island, often in the southwestern part of its air defense zone close to the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands.
Source: CNBC #Sep18
https://t.co/uHxejm9gjR
#China #Taiwan #Defense
#BreakingNews
The pillar of Shame is being destroyed in these minutes : Jen Galschiot calls for public record on Twitter
Sources: Stand News; Citizen News; Jen Galschiot's Twitter page; #Dec23
Images: Stand News; Citizen News; Roy Li and Stephanie Wu
#HKU #PillarOfShame
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The pillar of Shame is being destroyed in these minutes : Jen Galschiot calls for public record on Twitter
Sources: Stand News; Citizen News; Jen Galschiot's Twitter page; #Dec23
Images: Stand News; Citizen News; Roy Li and Stephanie Wu
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The pillar of Shame is being destroyed in these minutes : Jen Galschiot calls for public record on Twitter
According to the Undergrad, at around 2200 on #Dec22, the Pillar of Shame located inside HKU grounds were closed off by construction workers, authorised by the school authorities.
White cloth and yellow barriers could be seen barricading the view of the Pillar from the pedestrian bridge above and near it on the ground. School personnel watched over the site, with construction noise emanating nearby.
Sources revealed that the school Council have convened a meeting on #Dec22 and has come to the conclusion of disassembling the Pillar of Shame. People at HKU believed that this decision was spurred on by pressure from the National Security Department, which could be seen as direct pressure from the Chinese Central Government.
At around 0000 on #Dec23, a crane and a truck carrying a container could be seen arriving at HKU.
The Pillar of Shame, sculpted by artist Jens Galschiøt to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, has stood in HKU grounds for 24 years. The school authorities had initially remained cooperative with its display on school grounds, but had recently called for removal of the sculpture since October. As the University could not determine who the sculpture belonged to, the fate of the sculpture had remained undecided.
Many have regarded the Pillar of Shame as a symbol of freedom in Hong Kong as the creator, Jen Galschiøt, wrote in 1997, "it [the Pillar of Shame] was put on permanent public display to serve, as a test of the authorities’ “guarantees for human rights and freedom of expression in Hong Kong.”
Sources: Stand News; Citizen News; Jen Galschiot's Twitter page; #Dec23
Images: Stand News; Citizen News; Roy Li and Stephanie Wu
#HKU #PillarOfShame
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The pillar of Shame is being destroyed in these minutes : Jen Galschiot calls for public record on Twitter
According to the Undergrad, at around 2200 on #Dec22, the Pillar of Shame located inside HKU grounds were closed off by construction workers, authorised by the school authorities.
White cloth and yellow barriers could be seen barricading the view of the Pillar from the pedestrian bridge above and near it on the ground. School personnel watched over the site, with construction noise emanating nearby.
Sources revealed that the school Council have convened a meeting on #Dec22 and has come to the conclusion of disassembling the Pillar of Shame. People at HKU believed that this decision was spurred on by pressure from the National Security Department, which could be seen as direct pressure from the Chinese Central Government.
At around 0000 on #Dec23, a crane and a truck carrying a container could be seen arriving at HKU.
The Pillar of Shame, sculpted by artist Jens Galschiøt to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, has stood in HKU grounds for 24 years. The school authorities had initially remained cooperative with its display on school grounds, but had recently called for removal of the sculpture since October. As the University could not determine who the sculpture belonged to, the fate of the sculpture had remained undecided.
Many have regarded the Pillar of Shame as a symbol of freedom in Hong Kong as the creator, Jen Galschiøt, wrote in 1997, "it [the Pillar of Shame] was put on permanent public display to serve, as a test of the authorities’ “guarantees for human rights and freedom of expression in Hong Kong.”
Sources: Stand News; Citizen News; Jen Galschiot's Twitter page; #Dec23
Images: Stand News; Citizen News; Roy Li and Stephanie Wu
#HKU #PillarOfShame
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"Barbarious", "Mafia Tactic": #PillarofShame Creator Shocked as the University of Hong Kong Demands Removal
Sources: Stand News; InMediaHK; #Oct18
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#Identity #Poll
A year after National Security Law, more HongKongers afraid of admitting as “#Hongkonger”
On December 14, 2021, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) announced its survey findings on Hong Kong citizens’recognition of their identity.
The findings showed a record low of 38.6% who recognize themselves as “HongKonger”, which was the lowest point since June 2017.
On the other hand, a growing 17.8% of respondents called themselves “Chinese”, the highest point since June 2018.
The Institute did caution in its announcement saying that response rate to the survey was low (44.9%), 25 percentage points lower than last year.
Former district councilor explained in the press briefing that the findings showed that some citizens were either afraid of identifying themselves as “Hongkongers” or unwilling to acknowledge their identity publicly.
Source: Stand News; #Dec14
https://thestandnews.page.link/coVtkp1Zsf4VLCfo7
A year after National Security Law, more HongKongers afraid of admitting as “#Hongkonger”
On December 14, 2021, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) announced its survey findings on Hong Kong citizens’recognition of their identity.
The findings showed a record low of 38.6% who recognize themselves as “HongKonger”, which was the lowest point since June 2017.
On the other hand, a growing 17.8% of respondents called themselves “Chinese”, the highest point since June 2018.
The Institute did caution in its announcement saying that response rate to the survey was low (44.9%), 25 percentage points lower than last year.
Former district councilor explained in the press briefing that the findings showed that some citizens were either afraid of identifying themselves as “Hongkongers” or unwilling to acknowledge their identity publicly.
Source: Stand News; #Dec14
https://thestandnews.page.link/coVtkp1Zsf4VLCfo7
Chinese Students Shocked Watching HKU's Removal of Pillar of Shame, Believes in Power of Witnesses
Source: Citizen News #Dec23
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Chinese Students Shocked Watching HKU's Removal of Pillar of Shame, Believes in Power of Witnesses
As the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) removed the Pillar of Shame without announcement durinv the night of December 22, 2021, two university students from China nearby until midnight, hoping to bear witness to history.
Wei and Wang (pseudonyms) are fourth-year Social Sciences students in HKU. They grew up in China and were educated in China's school system, only coming to Hong Kong 4 years ago to study in HKU.
They were planning to attend the university's Christmas party that night, they recounted. They were shocked when they received words that the Pillar of Shame was being destroyed, and so they rushed to the site immediately.
They said that the Pillar has great symbolic meaning to both HKU and Hong Kong itself; its removal, in turn, symbolizes the deterioration of freedom in Hong Kong.
"As long as this Pillar remains here, this university still has academic freedom. Now that it's gone, it seems that academic freedom is also gone."
The two felt the great significance of the Pillar as a memorial to the 1989 June 4th Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing. "The Pillar's existence means at least two things: one, that the incident took place; two, that we can discuss it publicly."
Now that the pillar is gone, it seems that June 4th can no longer be discussed in public. However, the two students believe that people's memory of history cannot be erased.
Growing up in China, the two students knew very little about the June 4th massacre, until they had come to Hong Kong. "Many students from China didn't even know about it before they saw the Pillar," Wei said. "After tonight, they might never get a chance at all."
The two came to study in Hong Kong for its freedom. However, after witnessing the political upheaval over the past 4 years, they felt the city is no longer free as it was in the past. They did not want to place blame for its loss. "It’s not Hong Kong to blame," said Wang. "We come to this place for freedom, and we see how people try to defend it, we don’t think Hong Kong or Hong Kong people are to blame."
The two stayed at the scene of the demolished Pillar until midnight, and they conceded that there is not much they could do as students. "But witnesses have power, to participate, to remember the thing," they said.
Source: Citizen News #Dec23
https://www.hkcnews.com/article/49522/國殤之柱-香港大學-內地留學生-49525/內地生震驚國殤之柱被拆-留守至深夜-「見證是有力量」
#June4 #PillarOfShame #JensGalschiøt #Censorship #AcademicFreedom #University
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As the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) removed the Pillar of Shame without announcement durinv the night of December 22, 2021, two university students from China nearby until midnight, hoping to bear witness to history.
Wei and Wang (pseudonyms) are fourth-year Social Sciences students in HKU. They grew up in China and were educated in China's school system, only coming to Hong Kong 4 years ago to study in HKU.
They were planning to attend the university's Christmas party that night, they recounted. They were shocked when they received words that the Pillar of Shame was being destroyed, and so they rushed to the site immediately.
They said that the Pillar has great symbolic meaning to both HKU and Hong Kong itself; its removal, in turn, symbolizes the deterioration of freedom in Hong Kong.
"As long as this Pillar remains here, this university still has academic freedom. Now that it's gone, it seems that academic freedom is also gone."
The two felt the great significance of the Pillar as a memorial to the 1989 June 4th Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing. "The Pillar's existence means at least two things: one, that the incident took place; two, that we can discuss it publicly."
Now that the pillar is gone, it seems that June 4th can no longer be discussed in public. However, the two students believe that people's memory of history cannot be erased.
Growing up in China, the two students knew very little about the June 4th massacre, until they had come to Hong Kong. "Many students from China didn't even know about it before they saw the Pillar," Wei said. "After tonight, they might never get a chance at all."
The two came to study in Hong Kong for its freedom. However, after witnessing the political upheaval over the past 4 years, they felt the city is no longer free as it was in the past. They did not want to place blame for its loss. "It’s not Hong Kong to blame," said Wang. "We come to this place for freedom, and we see how people try to defend it, we don’t think Hong Kong or Hong Kong people are to blame."
The two stayed at the scene of the demolished Pillar until midnight, and they conceded that there is not much they could do as students. "But witnesses have power, to participate, to remember the thing," they said.
Source: Citizen News #Dec23
https://www.hkcnews.com/article/49522/國殤之柱-香港大學-內地留學生-49525/內地生震驚國殤之柱被拆-留守至深夜-「見證是有力量」
#June4 #PillarOfShame #JensGalschiøt #Censorship #AcademicFreedom #University
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【國殤之柱消失】內地生震驚留守至深夜見證 港大舊生稱拆卸時間鬼祟 「實物可拆走、腦入面東西拆唔走」
港大校方深夜突然清拆國殤之柱，有兩名內地生在場留守至凌晨，希望能見證國殤之柱被清拆的歷史時刻。
The Pillar of Shame located inside HKU grounds were closed off by construction workers and later removed on December 22, 2021.
It was sculpted by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt to commemorate the victims of the 1989 June 4th Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing.
The Pillar has stood in HKU grounds for 24 years
#PillarOfShame #HKU #JenGalshiot #TiananmenMassacre #GoHKgraphics
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#Migration #Hongkongers
Students and Teachers leaving Hong Kong en masse
The Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools (#HKAHSS) and Hong Kong Centre for International Student Assessment (#HKCISA) jointly revealed research report on December 1, 2021.
The report found that the number of students withdrawing in 2020/2021 academic year has surged by 1.7 times to 4,460 in comparison to the 2019/2020 academic year.
On average, each school recorded 32 withdrawals. Among them, nearly 60% named “leaving Hong Kong” as a reason for withdrawal.
Among teachers, 987 resigned in 2020/2021, a sharp jump of nearly 100% as compared to last academic year. 7.1 teachers resigned on average in each school with most of them citing emigration and early retirement as reasons.
Source: Citizen News; #Dec1
https://bit.ly/3Ddp519
#HongKongStudents #HongKongYouth #Future
Students and Teachers leaving Hong Kong en masse
The Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools (#HKAHSS) and Hong Kong Centre for International Student Assessment (#HKCISA) jointly revealed research report on December 1, 2021.
The report found that the number of students withdrawing in 2020/2021 academic year has surged by 1.7 times to 4,460 in comparison to the 2019/2020 academic year.
On average, each school recorded 32 withdrawals. Among them, nearly 60% named “leaving Hong Kong” as a reason for withdrawal.
Among teachers, 987 resigned in 2020/2021, a sharp jump of nearly 100% as compared to last academic year. 7.1 teachers resigned on average in each school with most of them citing emigration and early retirement as reasons.
Source: Citizen News; #Dec1
https://bit.ly/3Ddp519
#HongKongStudents #HongKongYouth #Future
#BreakingNews #CUHK
CUHK Removes Goddess of Democracy Statue Without Warning
Sources: 白影, HKGolden, CUHK Student Press; #Dec23
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