#FirstHand #Nov8 #Video
Granny Wong, Previously Detained by Chinese Police, Mourns the Death of Pro-democracy Student

22:11 | Tsang Kwan O

Granny Wong is known for waving the British Hong Kong flag at the frontline of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. She had been arrested by Chinese police in August 2019. In the past year, she was jailed in China and was grounded in Shenzhen afterwards. Granny Wong made her way to Hong Kong in October 2020 and revealed what had happened during her disappearance.

Today, one year after the death of 22-year-old Alex Chow, Granny Wong appeared with a bonquet of white flowers, hoping to pay tribute to the young deceased at the memorial site despite police intervention.

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One Year Since the Passing of Pro-democracy Student Alex Chow
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26482

HK Police Raise Purple Flag, Warning Mourning Civilians of National Security Violation
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26498

#Remembrance #AlexChow #ChowTszLok #GrannyWong

#FirstHand #Feb28 #Video
Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist #LesterShum: We've Decided to Not Surrender to the Authoritarian Regime and We'll Continue with this Road

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28805

#FirstHand #Feb28 #Video
Hong Kong Police Violently Subdue a Civilian in Downtown Mongkok on a Sunday

1800 | Mongkok

On Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 in downtown Hong Kong, several police officers aggressively subdued a civilian on the ground.

The man was arrested and taken away.

Earlier, in the area, pro-democracy students and representatives from the medical workers' union set up a booth, warning Hongkongers of the potential threat of the government location-tracking app #LeaveHomeSafe.

See more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28813

On the same day, the police announced charging 47 pro-democracy figures of "conspiracy to subverting state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.

#PoliceState #AuthoritarianRegime #Arrest #StreetBooth

#FirstHand #Feb28 #Video
Hongkongers Chant "Liberate Hong Kong", Police Warn of National Security Violation

1800 | Mong Kok

On Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 in Mongkok, the Hong Kong Police caused chaos in the crowd as they wrestled a civilian to the ground.

See video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28806

On the same day, the police announced charging 47 pro-democracy politians and acitivists with "conspiracy to subverting state powers".

It was reported that civilians chanted "liberate Hong Kong, revolution of the times". The police then hastily raised a warning flag and cautioned nearby citizens for violating the #NationalSecurityLaw.

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Read more from the same day:

Student and Hospital Workers Call for Boycott of Govt Tracking App and Support for Arrested Pro-Dem Candidates

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28813

Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist: We've Decided to Not Surrender to the Authoritarian Regime

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28805

#PoliceState #Arrest #AuthoritarianRegime

#May7 #FirstHand #Video
"This is a Hong Kong I'm not familiar with": #Chickeeduck Owner Recounts Police Raid on Newly-Opened Branch

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29619

#May7 #FirstHand #Video
"This is a Hong Kong I'm not familiar with": #Chickeeduck Owner Recounts Police Raid on Newly-Opened Branch

After national security police raided #Chickeeduck 's new Tsuen Wan branch on May 6, 2021, store owner #HerbertChow recounted the ordeal in English to reporters at the store.

About 30 officers entered the premises with a search warrant, he said, claiming that the store may have products that violated the National Security Law.

Although the police only searched for products, all store staff were detained and not allowed to leave, even at Chow's request.

Many customers left the store when the police began surrounding and cordoning off the shop, and police took down the ID card numbers of the customers before letting them go.

Chow and four other employees remained in the store as the policemen conducted their search for about an hour, opening bags and carton boxes. The police found nothing. However, one senior officer told Chow that although the police were not confiscating any evidence, the investigation was not finished.

He gave Chow a verbal warning: "In the future, if you violate the National Security Law, we will prosecute you."

When Chow asked him whether he had violated any law, the officer only answered, "We have no responsibility to answer your question." "I just want to know whether I can continue business," Chow said.

Watch video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29618

Since the police did not remove any questionable items, he reasoned, everything in the store could be assumed to be legal, and the store could continue to open for business. "So have I violated any law?" Chow asked, "Should I continue, or should I take away some stuff?" The officer only said again that they were not obliged to answer.

"So this is Hong Kong," said a flabbergasted Chow. "The national security department is so powerful, they can come in, interrupt your business for one hour, take your customers' ID card numbers, and they don't have to explain.“

"This is a Hong Kong I'm not familiar with. I've been living here for 57 years; this is the first time I've experienced this."

Chow is resolute in continuing his business despite the harassment, though his view of the police force is quickly dimming.

"I used to tell youngsters that there are good people in the police force. I'm changing [my stance]."

#YellowEconomy #PoliticalSuppression #NationalSecurityLaw

#FirstHand #May31
Ex-Lawmaker #EmilyLau Calls Out Unfairness in NSL Trial Procedures, As Hundreds Gather Outside 47 Democrats' Court Hearing

Video: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29878

Former Democratic Party chairperson Emily Lau was among the large crowds of Hongkongers who turned out on Monday, May 31, 2021, in support of the #47Democrats, who appeared in court at the West Kowloon Magistracy,

"I'm not a lawyer," Lau said, "but I think that if they haven't finished investigations -- and it could go on for who knows how many more months, how many more years -- then finish it first, and let the people go! Why keep them all locked up?"

"This is not how things used to work in Hong Kong." said Lau, who had been involved in politics since the first direct election of LegCo in 1991. "That's why you see so many people coming out today. Everybody is incensed."

"You have to be more fair," Lau continued.

"Others have also said the same thing: free the people first, then they can take as long as they want with the investigations. But no, they haven't gathered enough evidence, they said; they needed to investigate carefully, they said."

"It's handled so badly! How could they do this?"

The case is adjourned until July 8, 2021, when the 47 Democrats will appear in court again. The 36 defendants who had not been granted bail continue to be held in custody.

#Court #NationalSecurityLaw
#PoliticalProsecution #PoliceState #Save47 #Interview #Video

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Hong Kong Court Refuses to Answer Whether Jury Trial Would Take Place for #47Democrats

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29857

Hongkongers Voice Support for Pro-democracy Activists Charged with National Security Law
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29846

#FirstHand #Video
Granny Wong stands in remembrance of the Massacre; Police order her back on pedestrian road

2157 | Russell Street, Causeway Bay

On June 4, 2021, Granny Wong, an icon of the Movement, held a small yellow umbrella and a white flower in remembrance of the Massacre. However, she was quickly surrounded by police officers, who ordered her to walk back on the pedestrian road. She complied, as another black-clad man helped her to the road.

#June4 #TiananmenMassacre

#FirstHand #Video #Jun4
“This is an attitude problem with the police”: Intern Journalist Fined for Gathering Ban

Earlier, an intern journalist of Stand News was issued a fine ticket due to violations of the gathering ban (Cap. 599G). When tried to explain her identity, the police asked for a valid accreditation from the Hong Kong Journalists’ Association, which was simply absent due to the journalist being an intern.

Ronson Chan, a senior journalist in Hong Kong, expressed his bewilderedness to the event. “There is a problem with the [police's] attitude during law enforcement.” he said.

“The Hong Kong Police Force announced that they didn’t recognise those documents anymore. Why are they asking for them again?” He noticed the officers involved belonged to the Police Tactical Unit. “Their training were mainly physical, and may not be equipped with adequate knowledge on the matter.” He went on to state it is important to know which team these officers belong to in order to follow up the case.

#NeverForget #NeverGiveUp
Hong Kong Pro-democracy Trade Unions Commemorate CCP-'Suicided' #LiWangYang for Fighting Against Totalitarian Power

Video: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29988

On June 6, 2021, the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (#HKCTU), a pro-democracy labour rights group, held a memorial for Chinese dissident Li Wangyang (1950-2012) who passed away on the day 9 years ago in 2012.

After being jailed by the Chinese authorities for 21 years, Li who had become blind and nearly deaf by then was found dead in a hospital room. The #ChineseCommunistParty (#CCP) government initially claimed that Li had "committed suicide".

Li's sudden death -- which took place just a few days after he in an interview called for the vindication of the 1989 June 4th #TiananmenMassacre -- had stirred up outcry in Hong Kong and abroad. The real cause of his death remained in the shadow.

The HKCTU organized a commemorative event to pay tribute to Li's perseverance in fighting against the regime.

#ChowHangTung, vice chairperson of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China who was arrested by the Hong Kong police on the morning of June 4, 2021, joined the memorial on bail.

Chow said, "The regime does not win even by imprisoning us. As long as we manage to reinforce the movement during the process, we are not losing."

Source: HKCTU; InMedia;
#FirstHand #Jun6
https://bit.ly/3ghbIDu

#Dissent #Death #Suicide #StateTerrorism #Memorial
#Video

#FirstHand #Jun12 #PressConference #Video
#StudentPoliticism Calls On Citizens to Stay True to the Original Cause on Protest Anniversary

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#FirstHand #Jun12 #PressConference #Video
#StudentPoliticism Calls On Citizens to Stay True to the Original Cause on Protest Anniversary

Video: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30063

On June 11, 2021, the Hong Kong police arrested the convenor of the pro-democracy group #StudentPoliticism, #WongYatChin and the spokeperson #WongYuenLam. The police claimed that their plan to set up a street booth in Mongkok the next day was an "intent to incite or promote unauthorized assembly". The police also accused them of "inciting violence".

Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30053

On June 12, 2021, the two pro-democracy youth were still detained by the police. Their fellow group members held a press meeting to reiterate their stance and express their determination.

The group clarified that in the past, when they mentioned the 2019 #AntiELAB movement, the use of force in protests was recounted as events but never promoted as a strategy. Their goal is to take part in civic education.

The group said the authorities has forced Hong Kong to enter an era of #WhiteTerror.

On June 12, the two year-mark of the first police-civilian clash in the 2019 pro-democracy movement, the group will not take any collective action, but every individual can speak up in defense of freedom and stay true to the original cause of the 2019 ptotests.

#HongKongProtests #Freedom

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Student Politicism Convenor Wong Yat-chin:
"No matter how many obstacles are there in front of us, we should continue to forge forward and stand by our beliefs"

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30066

#FirstHand #June12
Arrested Pro-democracy Youth:
"No matter how many obstacles are there in front of us, we should continue to forge forward and stand by our beliefs"

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#FirstHand #June12
Arrested Pro-democracy Youth:
"No matter how many obstacles are there in front of us, we should continue to forge forward and stand by our beliefs"

#Video in English:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30065

On June 12, 2021, the pro-democracy group #StudentActivism held a #PressConference in response to the police arrest of their convenor #WongYatChin and spokeperson #WongYuenLam the day before for a so-called "unauthorized assembly" that has not yet taken place.

Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30053

Towards the end of the press conference, the group delivered a message from the convenor Wong Yat-chin who is currently in custody:

"While the regime can imprison us physically, they can never confine our wills and beliefs. No matter how many obstacles are there in front of us, we should continue to forge forward and stand by our beliefs. Wish everyone safe and sound."

The group called on pro-democracy and freedom-loving Honhkongers to never give up, despite the worsening situation:

"As long as there are lights, there will be people; and with people, there is always hope."

#AntiELAB #HongKongProtests #2Years

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#StudentPoliticism Calls On Citizens to Stay True to the Original Cause on Protest Anniversary
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30064

#Interview with Wong Yat-chin: “I was not born in Hong Kong, but I am willing to die for it”

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26874

#Creativity #ProtestArts #Video
#Ode to Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement

The video is a visual and audio poetry produced by the pro-democracy Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (#HKCTU) on the second anniversary of the population's fight for democracy in June 2021,

The music video captures many objects representative of events that took place over the course of the 2019 #AntiELAB movement.

The #lyrics of the #song go:

"I light up the madman's candle
And follow the ants into the crowd,
There is nothing recognizable in the scenery anymore,
But it all feels familiar.

None of this will fade away,
Though footsteps crush each name into dust,
Let the song that flows across the eons
Befriend the souls not yet laid to rest.

Let the moth visit this burning heart

For a moment I remember who I was,
For a moment I remember.

To all who have persevered to this day."

Source: Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions #Jun16

#WhiteTerror #PoliticalOppression
Members of Student Politicism arrested when setting up street booth

#StudentPoliticism, a local organisation, first planned to set up a street booth in Causeway Bay. However, due to heavy police deployment and the cordon lines, the organisation had to relocate the booth in Mongkok.

Members of the organisation prepared leaflets to be distributed, but were surrounded by a large group of police. The police demanded all citizens on site to leave, otherwise they would be fined for violation of the 599G gathering ban.

At around 1700, three core members of Student Politicism and one volunteer were arrested, including the convenor #WongYatChin.

More video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30345

Source: Egg Club, Stand News

Video: #FirstHand #Jul1

#PoliceState #Arrest

#FirstHand #Video #July1
Police Arrest Members of #StudentPoliticism in Mongkok Before Setting Up Street Booth

On the afternoon of July 1, 2021, #StudentPoliticism, a pro-democracy student organisation, was about to set up a street booth in Mongkok to distribute leaflet. However, they were targeted by the police immediately.

Even before the group could set up the booth, police arrested three members of the group and one volunteer who was helping out. They include convenor #WongYatChin and spokeperson #WongYuenLam.

The police took them away with a police vehicle.

#WhiteTerror #PoliticalOppression

#Censorship
Film Censorship Amendment Ordinance passed in Hong Kong in merely 45 mins

#LegCo #FilmCensorship #NationalSecurity #Film #Movie #Video

Source: Stand News; #Oct27

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#Censorship
Film Censorship Amendment Ordinance passed in Hong Kong in merely 45 mins

On the last meeting of the extended Sixth Legislative Council in Hong Kong, lawmakers discussed the 2021 Film Censorship Ordinance Amendment Bill. 5 legislators spoke regarding the bill, so it only took 45 minutes to pass the third reading.

The content of the amendment mainly includes requiring the censor to consider whether the film would be contrary to the interests of national security.

The checking process is extended to 28 days, in order to have a thorough consideration and acquire all necessary information.

If the Chief Secretary for Administration believes that a film is contrary to the interests of national security, the Film Censorship Authority can revoke approval certificates or exemption certificates.

Inspectors can enter and search any place without a court warrant, as well as require the holder of exemption certificates or approval certificates to provide more information about the film, including the date, time and venue. This is to prevent individuals from illegally publishing films via social media or instant messaging applications.

The maximum penalty for showing films not yet approved by the Censorship Authority is raised to 3 years imprisonment and HKD1 million fine.

See also:
Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31374

#LegCo #FilmCensorship #NationalSecurity #Film #Movie #Video

Source: Stand News #Oct27 https://thestandnews.page.link/ytxgpfdR7JzGDWQy9

#StandWithUkraine
Ukrainians Show Extraordinary Bravery As Unarmed Civilians Try To Stop Russian troops from advancing near Nuclear Plants

Unarmed Ukrainian civilians tried to stop Russian convoys from entering their city as thousands of them worked to form a barricade to hold back Russian forces nearing Enerhodar, where Europe's largest nuclear power plant islocated.

#Video footage posted on social media showed that Ukrainians were building makeshift roadblocks with lorries, scrap cars and piles of tyres.

Thousands of civilians were filmed gathering on the main road leading to the town of Enerhodar, just south of the huge Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is the largest in Europe.

Source: Iyouport; #Mar2
https://t.me/iyouport/9930

#RussianInvasion #NuclearPlant