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Hong Kong Leaders chant forbidden slogan while thanking China for supplies

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Source: HK01; #Mar2

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Hong Kong Leaders chant forbidden slogan while thanking China for supplies

"Hong Kong Add Oil," a phrase that is now virtually banned in the city, was recently heard again in Hong Kong - this time, from the mouths of government officials.

The Hong Kong government had reportedly been planning for a city-wide COVID-19 testing programme in March. With no official information released, uncertainties are building over the extent of lockdown, leading to waves of panic-buying stripped supermarket and pharmacies of supplies.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam turned to China for assistance to ensure the supply of daily essentials in Hong Kong. When the first train transporting supplies from China to Hong Kong arrived in Lo Wu on March 2, Lam and Frank Chan, the city’s Secretary for Transport and Housing showed up at the train station to express appreciation.

The group of senior officials were seen taking photographs in front of the train and chanted “Hong Kong Add Oil”, a ubiquitous term of encouragement popular among the locals.

The phrase “Hong Kong Add Oil” was frequently used by pro-democracy supporters of the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement. As a result, the phrase was often seen as politically sensitive. After the #NationalSecurityLaw came into effect, organizers of major events often forbade the usage of the phrase.

The annual Hong Kong Marathon, held in October 2021, had required runners to remove clothing items with the "Hong Kong Add Oil" slogan, or cover up tattoos with tape before being allowed to compete.

Likewise, in Legislative Council election in December 2021, the phrase, “Hong Kong Add Oil” was prohibited from being displayed in or near poll stations. If voters wore shirts with the phrase n it, officers overseeing the stations were told to offer them jackets to cover up the slogan.

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Source: HK01; #Mar2
https://lih.kg/2910545

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