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Valentine's Day 2020: We Have Each Other

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We have spent the latter half of 2019 shrouded in clouds of tear gas. We wear masks and even gas masks to show our defiance against the unelected government and the police state.

We have spent most days of 2020 in the midst of an omnipresent novel coronavirus. Ever since Lunar New Year up until Valentine's Day today, we still have to wear masks, even when we want to kiss our dearest ones.

Against all odds, the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong will live on and the people of Hong Kong will continue the battle against authoritarianiam.

While thinking of your loved ones, never forget the protesters in Hong Kong fighting for human rights, democracy and freedom— no matter where you are from, we are all Hong Kongers.

Photos: Flash Media #Feb14
#HappyValentine #Crisis #YNWA #ValentinesDay2020

The Contrast Between Police and Medics in Hong Kong
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17053
#FirstHand #Feb24
Pro-democracy Citizens: “As long as there is a Hongkonger with a burning heart to struggle on, we will never give up”

1755 | Mongkok
Citizens in protester outfit stood in different parts of the city to remind Hongkongers not to forget the injustice and violence that took place in the past eight months.

They encouraged their fellow citizens not to get numbed amidst the long way to "liberate Hong Kong" and to achieve the "revolution of our times".

“As long as there is a Hongkonger with a burning heart to struggle on, we will never give up.”

#YNWA #HongKongProtests
#ProtestorLetters
A “Thank You” Letter From a Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protestor who was detained for 146 days


"First of all, I would like to thank everyone. On the 19th of this month (February), I was granted parole at the West Kowloon Court. Without your help, I may not be out at all. Yesterday was the 19th, and the original time for bail hearing was around 3:30pm. When it came to negotiating the conditions of bail, Barrister Kwok acting on my behalf, was racking his brains on how to achieve the best outcome for me. Many strategic changes were made to my bail conditions (bail bond was originally $ 50,000 plus another $50,000 was subsequently added)..."
--February 19, 2020

Read full letter:
https://telegra.ph/A-Thank-You-Letter-04-05

#ThankYou #YNWA
#PoliceState #StateTerrorism
'You are Not Alone': Families Wait For Their Loved Ones Outside the Police Station

In defence of their rights and freedom, many Hongkongers expressed their opposition toward the National Anthem Law and the National Security Law in protests on May 27, as the authorities continued to ignore the population's opinion.

Police arrested at least 396 civilians in multiple districts including Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Shum Shui Po, Mongkok, Kwai Chung, Tsuen Wan and Yuen Long.

According to the police, there were 234 men and 162 women between 12 and 70 years old among the arrested. Police arrested 180 students from 60 schools, of which 80 were underaged.

At 12am on May 29, the familes and friends of the arrested were still waiting outside the North Point Police Station.

Source: Stand News; Benjamin Yuen @ USP United Social Press #May29 #YNWA #MassArrests
Football Fan Detained by Hong Kong Police for Inciting Independence After Exclaiming "Long Live Liverpool"

Mr. Wat was investigated by the police for 10 minutes. Although he was later let go, he expressed to reporters that he has been a fan of Liverpool football team for 30 years.

After knowing Liverpool won their first English Premier league, he was very excited. He met with other fans on the street after eating and "felt compelled" to exclaimed "Long Live Liverpool!".

Mr Wat did not understand why he was stopped, after the National Security Law took effect less than a day ago.

Source: InMedia #July1
#Liverpool #YNWA #Football #Independence #NationalSecurityLaw
#NeverGiveUp #YNWA
To those with #conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark

People always say the university is a miniature society; and even at the university, a free and fair election is impossible in Hong Kong.

On Feb 25, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) accused the newly elected students' union #Syzygia of potentially breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and cut tie with the student body.

Around midnight, the students told the press, their supporters, and fellow Hongkongers that they would uphold their stance as much as they can. They even apologize for not being able to carry out fully what they have promised owing to the University's oppression.

To all those with conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark to brighten our nights.

Photos: #FirstHand #Feb25

#University #PoliticalOppression #StudentUnion

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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
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Granny Wong and hundreds of Hongkongers show support pro-democracy activists outside of the court

1040 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, Hong Kong

On the day of the court hearing, hundreds of Hongkongers showed up to voice support for the pro-democracy activists outside of the court.

By 10:00am, Granny Wong was seen outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts along with hundreds of pro-democracy supporters.

In addition to her familiar yellow umbrella and British flag, Granny Wong displayed hand-made light boxes that read, “#FightforFreedom", "#StandwithHongKong" and "#StandwithMyanmar".

#FirstHand #March1 #Court #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
#FirstHand #Court #Mar1
Consulate Representatives Attend Hearing of 47 Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong

1100 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, Hong Kong


In Hong Kong, 47 pro-democracy activists charged under the National Security Law appeared in court on March 1, 2021. Hundreds of Hongkongers in support of democracy turned up outside yhe court to voice their determination in the fight for freedom despite political oppression by the government.

Representatives of the EU consulate and several other countries are also in attendance.

The consulates express great concern for the case, as it is indicative of the Hong Kong government's continued suppression of dissenting voices. They demand that the Hong Kong government promptly release the political prisoners.

#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA #Consulate
#FirstHand #Court
"Release political prisoners.
Never forget our fellow protesters."

Photos taken on 1 March 2021
West Kowloon Magistrate Courts, Hong Kong

#Mar1 #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
#FirstHand #Court
"Release Political Prisoners", "Liberate Hong Kong": Hundreds Chant Outside Court in Support of Pro-Democracy Activists

On March 1, 2021 in Hong Kong, over 200 citizens were queuing to attend the court hearing by 9am. 47 pro-democracy activists were charged with "conspiracy to subverting state powers".

Several police vehicles were deployed nearby, and officers set up cordon lines outside the court.

A number of pro-democracy activists who were involved in the case but not yet charged attended the hearing. These include Convener of Civil Human Rights Front Figo Chan, Chairman of Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China Lee Chuk-Yan, and former Democratic Party lawmaker Roy Kwong Chun-Yu.

Citizens held up banners that read, “release political prisoners”.

Pro-democracy supporters are still queueing outside the court at 11am, chanting "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times".

Text: RTHK
Photos: First hand

#Mar1 #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
#FirstHand #Mar1 #Court
Elderly Weeps in Hong Kong, “We'll have a chance to meet again. Democracy will return!”

1215 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, Hong Kong

On March 1, 2021 in Hong Kong, 47 pro-democracy activists who were charged with "subverting state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw were mentioned in court.

Outside of the court, hundreds of Hongkongers arrived to show support for the fight for freedom and democracy in face of political oppression and persecution.

“We'll have a chance to meet again. Democracy will return!”
Grandpa Chan, a pro-democracy activist from the "Guard Our Kids" campaign, said in tears.

#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA #PoliticalPersecution

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Hundreds of Hongkongers show support pro-democracy activists outside of the court

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Young students in HK show support for pro-democracy activists braving draconian National Security enforcement

The video captured scenes not seen for months after #China #NSL crackdown in Hong Kong.

James Pomfret, a special correspondent of Reuters wrote on Twitter:

// Students at a primary school outside the court where 47 democrats will be arraigned for subversion shout “#HK add oil” drawing cheers - an indicator of deeper underlying support for the democracy movement still. //

Source: James Pomfret, Special Correspondent, Reuters; #Mar1
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Determined and Unafraid: Pro-democracy Hongkongers in Solidarity Rally Outside of the Court

1330 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court, Hong Kong

Half of the day has gone by, hundreds of pro-democracy Hong Kong citizens, continued to rally outside the Court to show support and respect to the 47 democrats facing National Security accusation.

Many showed up in black to express discontentment to the Government's crackdown of dissenting voices, they chanted “Hongkongers #AddOil” [a Cantonese slang meaning "Hang on], along the way as well as “Release all political prisoners” and “#StandwithHongKong”.

#Solidarity #HongKongProtests #NeverGiveUp #PoliticalPrisoner #YNWA
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"Hang In There": Citizens Line the Streets in Support as 47 Activists are Taken Back to Custody

0007 | Lau Chi Kok Reception Center


Police had cordoned off the parking area by the Magistrates’ Courts, only allowing journalists to enter.

After midnight on 5 March, the crowd of citizens waiting in support for the 47 arrested activists thus went to the Lau Chi Kok Reception Center to see them off.

They lined the sidewalk, waving cell phone lights and shouting words of encouragement as their vehicle passed by: "Hongkongers, add oil!" "Hang in there!"

#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA #47Democrats
#FirstHand #Mar4 #Court
Snapshots outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts as 47 pro-democrats faced 4-day-long bail hearing

The 47 activists, who had been arrested on National Security charges for participating in a primary election, had been enduring the absurdly long bail hearing for four days in a row. Despite the cold and the rain, dozens of supporters continued to show concern and their hearty regards in their own ways, eager to let those standing in the dock know that they are not alone.

Granny Wong, who wrapped herself around with a British flag against the rain, was on the scene for four days straight.

In addition, Cantopop singer Tommy Yuen also came to show support in the evening with a district councilor, Jocelyn Chau Hui Yan.

#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA

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Arrestee's foster mother: "You'll burn in hell, CCP"
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"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkongers to fight on

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"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkongers to fight on

Yuen Long district councillor Ng Kin-wai, one of the 47 charged under national security law for taking part in last year's primary election, had his bail revoked today after the Department of Justice's appeal. Members of Tin Shui Wai Connection, of which he is the convener, attended the court hearing and spoke to media afterwards.

Fellow #TSWConnection member Lam Chun recounted that Ng had remained strong throughout the difficult time in custody. "Even though he may be facing a very long jail term," Lam said, "he hopes to see Hongkongers continue to stand up for their beliefs."

When Ng heard the judge revoking his bail, he called out to the citizens in attendance: "Stay strong, everyone! See you in 10 years!" He also shouted the group's slogans in call-and-answer fashion, to roaring replies from their members in attendance: "May my life be purified for the defense of our city!" "Citizens saving ourselves; break free from fate!"

Lam felt that these slogans aptly describe the path they had walked in this past year and a half. He urged Hongkongers to continue to pay attention to the court cases, both for the 47 and for activists arrested in other cases, so that none of them would feel left behind.

#FirstHand #Mar11 #Court #YNWA
#FirstHand #Court
High Court hears govt's challenge to activists' bail

The HK High Court held two separate hearings for former Democratic Party lawmaker #HelenaWong, and Yuen Long district councillor #NgKinWai on March 11, for the prosecutors' challenge to a lower court’s decision to grant bail to 11 pro-democracy activists.

The two are among the #47Democrats charged under the national security law for taking part in last year's primary election.

Dozens of people lined up to attend the bail hearing; some came as early as 1 am. There was a heavy police presence around the court building.

Sighted on the scene was Granny Wong who made a long trip to show her respect. Shortly afterwards, several police officers arrived and asked her leave.

Lam Chun, a member of #TSWConnect and fellow supporters of Ng Kin-wai, were also seen outside the court.

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"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkonger to fight on
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29019

#Mar11
#FirstHand #Mar12
21 of 47 democrats denied bail; Supporters chant "Victory to Democracy" outside the Court

21 of #47Democrats detained on charges of subversion under the National Security Law appeared in the Western Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on March 12 for bail hearing.

The Court upheld its decision to refuse bail to 11 of them, while 10 others withdrew their appeals.

A large group of supporters gathered outside the court to show support. Among them was Granny Wong who showed up with a British flag and a small umbrella, a symbol of the pro-democracy movement which also signifies “support and solidarity” to each fellow protester.

At the end of the hearing and when police vehicle was seen leaving the Court, Granny Wong ran into the cordoned area by Police and shouted, “Hang in there, fellow protesters. Victory to democracy.”

The 47 defendants were accused of conspiring to commit subversion by taking part in LegCo primary elections last year. Only five have been released on bail so far, pending their next hearing in late May.

#Court #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
Hundreds Gather in Toronto in Solidarity with HK, Decries 7.21 Police Collusion with Triads

A flashmob of over 200 gathered in Toronto on Sunday July 18 ahead of the two-year anniversary of the 7.21 Yuen Long attack, when a group of white-clad gangsters attacked citizens in Yuen Long MTR Station. Attendees called for support of press freedom in Hong Kong, and protested against the Hong Kong Police's collusion with triads, as highlighted by the events of 7.21.

The event was organized by the groups Toronto Association for Democracy in China, and Torontonians Stand with Hong Kong. Many attendees held up apples and copies of Apple Daily; others held up large banners of lyrics for "Glory to Hong Kong".

Jane, a spokesperson for Torontonians Stand with Hong Kong, said that while Canadians enjoy democracy, rights, and freedom at home, the same are being stripped away from Hong Kong every minute. Hongkongers who now live as immigrants in Canada should make use of their special identity and speak up on behalf of Hong Kong. She also called for Canadians to boycott Chinese products, as well as the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

Source: Sing Tao Canada #Jul18

https://www.singtao.ca/5074050/2021-07-19/post-shorten/&refer=toronto#.YPWKIMjjAGw.facebook

#Solidarity #Toronto #Canada #YNWA