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Hong Kong Lyricist Albert Leung: "Even a firefly can light up the sky"
Hong Kong lyricist Albert Leung not only showed his support for the anti-ELAB movement publicly, but he also created movement-related songs like “City of Sadness”. His name was then censored by the Chinese Communist Party government and his works were marked as “by anonymous” in China.
In an interview with RTHK's The Screening Room, Leung reiterated that he did nothing wrong by fighting for freedom. In this regard, “being named anonymous is some sort of an honour”. He expected that he will have less work after he expressed his stance, but it was more important to listen to your conscience.
"I don't think darkness can overcome the light. Even a firefly can light up the sky," Leung said.
Source: Stand News
Watch: RTHK The Screening Room
#May17 #AlbertLeung #Cantopop #thescreeningroom #RTHK
Hong Kong Lyricist Albert Leung: "Even a firefly can light up the sky"
Hong Kong lyricist Albert Leung not only showed his support for the anti-ELAB movement publicly, but he also created movement-related songs like “City of Sadness”. His name was then censored by the Chinese Communist Party government and his works were marked as “by anonymous” in China.
In an interview with RTHK's The Screening Room, Leung reiterated that he did nothing wrong by fighting for freedom. In this regard, “being named anonymous is some sort of an honour”. He expected that he will have less work after he expressed his stance, but it was more important to listen to your conscience.
"I don't think darkness can overcome the light. Even a firefly can light up the sky," Leung said.
Source: Stand News
Watch: RTHK The Screening Room
#May17 #AlbertLeung #Cantopop #thescreeningroom #RTHK
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The true Hongkonger - Jeffrey Andrews
Jeffrey Andrews, despite his defeat in the 2020 Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries, earns HongKongers' respect with his courage. As an ethnic minority, he uses Cantonese in his campaign, and withstands pressures from all those minority businessmen who are mostly pro-government.
Hong Kong, claimed to be an international city, still has a long way to go in racial harmony.
Full interview:
https://twitter.com/simonshen_glos/status/1283035534798082048
Video:
We Connect
https://youtu.be/ieaNwXzTCW8
Further reading:
Local South Asian Community Voiced Support for Fellow Hongkongers: "This is our home too", "We Stand United"
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/8796
#SimonShen #JefferyAndrews #HongKonger #ProDemocracyParties
#PrimaryElection
The true Hongkonger - Jeffrey Andrews
Jeffrey Andrews, despite his defeat in the 2020 Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries, earns HongKongers' respect with his courage. As an ethnic minority, he uses Cantonese in his campaign, and withstands pressures from all those minority businessmen who are mostly pro-government.
Hong Kong, claimed to be an international city, still has a long way to go in racial harmony.
Full interview:
https://twitter.com/simonshen_glos/status/1283035534798082048
Video:
We Connect
https://youtu.be/ieaNwXzTCW8
Further reading:
Local South Asian Community Voiced Support for Fellow Hongkongers: "This is our home too", "We Stand United"
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/8796
#SimonShen #JefferyAndrews #HongKonger #ProDemocracyParties
#PrimaryElection
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🇭🇰🇮🇳 雖然Jeffrey Andrews 在初選以最低票落敗，但他絕對值得大力支持。以少數族裔身份，全程講廣東話參與泛民初選，本身就要非常勇氣，何況香港的南亞裔富商非常親建制，他在自己圈子承受的壓力，不足為外人道。香港作為國際都會，從來不只是華裔的香港，...
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#Interview #Laamchau
As the National Security Law suppresses Hong Kong, how will ‘laam chau’ brother’s “grassroot international lobbying” continue?
(9 Jul) Laam chau team’s work has gradually evolved from sending emails to international lobbying, organizing global rallies, and even inviting foreign legislators to witness the protests in Hong Kong. Laam chau brother described the team’s inception in last June as a “grassroot effort”, but it has now developed into a “grassroot international line” without the participation of political stars. Recently, they joined the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) – an alliance comprised of legislators from 13 countries, who are pushing for stronger responses from governments worldwide to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
After one year of protests, street protests have been heavily suppressed; After the implementation of the National Security Law, “local organizations, political figures, legislators and students in Hong Kong involved with international lobbying will inevitably be suppressed”. He understands that from now on, the international persuasion work would have to depend on overseas Hongkongers.
“Is this how my life would end?”
In a video released in early May, Laam chau brother, who is currently abroad, mentioned that someone offered a million dollars to have him killed. After the release of the video, netizens worry for him and asked him to be careful, and some even suggested hiring bodyguards.
However something still happened to him in recent months.
Laam chau brother said he was walking alone on the street one night when he noticed a figure approaching him. He walked hurriedly, but before he got to the corner of the street, he was surrounded by a few black men. One grabbed him from behind and the others started beating him. They aimed for the head, he recalled.
He soon collapsed and became unconscious. The smell of his blood was so thick that all he could think was, “Is this how my life would end?”. When he regained consciousness after an unknown period of time, he could barely get up, but the first thing he did was to photograph his injuries and tell his team. “At least they’d know what happened if I die”, he said.
He recalled that it took the nurse several hours to stop the bleeding from the wound on the back of his head. Apart from his skull, his eyes were also bleeding and swollen, and his white shirt was stained with blood. Till this day, the back of his head is still swollen.
Is the attack directly related to politics? “Frankly speaking, I can’t rule it out, but I also can’t prove that the attack is related to the CCP.” Laam chau brother said, “This may be the last warning, or it may be that I’m born unlucky”.
Laam chau brother also mentioned that a team member lost touch after participating in a Hong Kong protest. He said that member was active in the group, and he would never “suddenly disappear“. There is also a rule in the team that requires members to report their safety regularly and give notice before quitting. “If he is still safe, I hope he could inbox us and let the team know.” However, he is not too optimistic on the situation.
Source: Stand News
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
Further reading:
Translation of Laam Chau's speech
Summon the dead to identify protester's mother
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/23520
#Stirfry #LaamChau #WhiteTerror #ChineseInfiltration #Assault
As the National Security Law suppresses Hong Kong, how will ‘laam chau’ brother’s “grassroot international lobbying” continue?
(9 Jul) Laam chau team’s work has gradually evolved from sending emails to international lobbying, organizing global rallies, and even inviting foreign legislators to witness the protests in Hong Kong. Laam chau brother described the team’s inception in last June as a “grassroot effort”, but it has now developed into a “grassroot international line” without the participation of political stars. Recently, they joined the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) – an alliance comprised of legislators from 13 countries, who are pushing for stronger responses from governments worldwide to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
After one year of protests, street protests have been heavily suppressed; After the implementation of the National Security Law, “local organizations, political figures, legislators and students in Hong Kong involved with international lobbying will inevitably be suppressed”. He understands that from now on, the international persuasion work would have to depend on overseas Hongkongers.
“Is this how my life would end?”
In a video released in early May, Laam chau brother, who is currently abroad, mentioned that someone offered a million dollars to have him killed. After the release of the video, netizens worry for him and asked him to be careful, and some even suggested hiring bodyguards.
However something still happened to him in recent months.
Laam chau brother said he was walking alone on the street one night when he noticed a figure approaching him. He walked hurriedly, but before he got to the corner of the street, he was surrounded by a few black men. One grabbed him from behind and the others started beating him. They aimed for the head, he recalled.
He soon collapsed and became unconscious. The smell of his blood was so thick that all he could think was, “Is this how my life would end?”. When he regained consciousness after an unknown period of time, he could barely get up, but the first thing he did was to photograph his injuries and tell his team. “At least they’d know what happened if I die”, he said.
He recalled that it took the nurse several hours to stop the bleeding from the wound on the back of his head. Apart from his skull, his eyes were also bleeding and swollen, and his white shirt was stained with blood. Till this day, the back of his head is still swollen.
Is the attack directly related to politics? “Frankly speaking, I can’t rule it out, but I also can’t prove that the attack is related to the CCP.” Laam chau brother said, “This may be the last warning, or it may be that I’m born unlucky”.
Laam chau brother also mentioned that a team member lost touch after participating in a Hong Kong protest. He said that member was active in the group, and he would never “suddenly disappear“. There is also a rule in the team that requires members to report their safety regularly and give notice before quitting. “If he is still safe, I hope he could inbox us and let the team know.” However, he is not too optimistic on the situation.
Source: Stand News
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
Further reading:
Translation of Laam Chau's speech
Summon the dead to identify protester's mother
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/23520
#Stirfry #LaamChau #WhiteTerror #ChineseInfiltration #Assault
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Former Police Report Host Resigns: “Do I have to support them even when they are wrong?”
Ruby Leung grew up watching Hong Kong police drama which often portrayed the police as heroic and righteous. So, it was natural that she would join the police force after graduating from university. Her work experience as a police officer ranged from patrolling to duties at the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau and the Special Duties Team. She even hosted the show Police Report (on #RTHK) which has been cancelled recently. However, she always found it difficult to accept the culture in the police force where dissenting voices are not well tolerated.
https://telegra.ph/Interview-Former-Police-Report-Host-Resigns-Do-I-have-to-support-them-even-when-they-are-wrong-08-14
Former Police Report Host Resigns: “Do I have to support them even when they are wrong?”
Ruby Leung grew up watching Hong Kong police drama which often portrayed the police as heroic and righteous. So, it was natural that she would join the police force after graduating from university. Her work experience as a police officer ranged from patrolling to duties at the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau and the Special Duties Team. She even hosted the show Police Report (on #RTHK) which has been cancelled recently. However, she always found it difficult to accept the culture in the police force where dissenting voices are not well tolerated.
https://telegra.ph/Interview-Former-Police-Report-Host-Resigns-Do-I-have-to-support-them-even-when-they-are-wrong-08-14
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[Interview] Former Police Report Host Resigns: “Do I have to support them even when they are wrong?”
Text: Ronson Chan
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Hongkonger in Exile: "I use my lifetime to defend the Hongkonger identity"
Part 1:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/27836
Part 2:
#SunnyCheung Kwan-yang was a former spokesman of #NetworkDIPLO who was active in international lobbying. He decided to leave Hong Kong in August 2020 for a life of exile.
In an interview in 2020, Chrung expressed he missed the time of setting street booths during elections in Hong Kong. In contrast to dealing with high-rank politicians in international lobbying now, he was at that time really getting in touch with Hongkongers, chatting with passers-by, and enjoying snacks from supporters. ‘Interacting with the people, talking to them closely, are what I treasure.’
While he is now abroad and safe, the fact that his comrades-in-arms are being arrested one after another makes him feel guilty and struggling. ‘Was it a correct decision to leave Hong Kong? Have I abandoned my comrades-in-arms?’ Upheavals in Hong Kong sadden him. ‘Lonely exile. No more connection with people in Hong Kong. As a stranger, everything needs to start from scratch.’
‘Every day I need to remind myself not to indulge in sadness. I need to become stronger.’
Asked if he had any words for the brothers in Hong Kong, he wanted to say ‘cheers and take care’, but held his tongue on second thought.
‘As a matter of fact, efforts we make abroad are always cheap. We can only play the role of supporter. We talk about solidarity and support, cheering up brothers and sisters, and asking them to take care, but except talking we can do nothing else…’ He advised Hongkongers that ‘despite the feebleness, gloom and absurdity of reality, [Hongkongers] still choose to be hopeful. It is all because hope forms the very basis of survival and resistance. This hope is the very source of strength.’
‘During exile, I reshuffle my life, which is a process of spiritual awakening. I will hold on to my faith, and use my lifetime to defend the Hongkonger identity.’
Living abroad and bearing in heart Hong Kong his homeland – this is Cheung’s promise to Hong Kong.
Source: Stand News #Dec29
https://bit.ly/2KRH9sg
Hongkonger in Exile: "I use my lifetime to defend the Hongkonger identity"
Part 1:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/27836
Part 2:
#SunnyCheung Kwan-yang was a former spokesman of #NetworkDIPLO who was active in international lobbying. He decided to leave Hong Kong in August 2020 for a life of exile.
In an interview in 2020, Chrung expressed he missed the time of setting street booths during elections in Hong Kong. In contrast to dealing with high-rank politicians in international lobbying now, he was at that time really getting in touch with Hongkongers, chatting with passers-by, and enjoying snacks from supporters. ‘Interacting with the people, talking to them closely, are what I treasure.’
While he is now abroad and safe, the fact that his comrades-in-arms are being arrested one after another makes him feel guilty and struggling. ‘Was it a correct decision to leave Hong Kong? Have I abandoned my comrades-in-arms?’ Upheavals in Hong Kong sadden him. ‘Lonely exile. No more connection with people in Hong Kong. As a stranger, everything needs to start from scratch.’
‘Every day I need to remind myself not to indulge in sadness. I need to become stronger.’
Asked if he had any words for the brothers in Hong Kong, he wanted to say ‘cheers and take care’, but held his tongue on second thought.
‘As a matter of fact, efforts we make abroad are always cheap. We can only play the role of supporter. We talk about solidarity and support, cheering up brothers and sisters, and asking them to take care, but except talking we can do nothing else…’ He advised Hongkongers that ‘despite the feebleness, gloom and absurdity of reality, [Hongkongers] still choose to be hopeful. It is all because hope forms the very basis of survival and resistance. This hope is the very source of strength.’
‘During exile, I reshuffle my life, which is a process of spiritual awakening. I will hold on to my faith, and use my lifetime to defend the Hongkonger identity.’
Living abroad and bearing in heart Hong Kong his homeland – this is Cheung’s promise to Hong Kong.
Source: Stand News #Dec29
https://bit.ly/2KRH9sg
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Movement should be localized — Exiled Hongkonger Sunny Cheung’s resistance imagination
Part 1
The China-imposed National Security Law has driven fear into the hearts of many people in Hong Kong. In the past few months, “Immigration”…
Movement should be localized — Exiled Hongkonger Sunny Cheung’s resistance imagination
Part 1
The China-imposed National Security Law has driven fear into the hearts of many people in Hong Kong. In the past few months, “Immigration”…
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Arrested Pro-democracy Uni Student is Not Pessimistic: "The Movement is About Seeking an Ideal, Which Can Only Come True through Practice"
Part 1:
Ah Ling (pseudonym), is a MPhil postgraduate student in Philosophy at Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK). He is also one of 1.03 million citizens who took to the street on 9 June, 2019 to protest against the government’s willful introduction of extradition to China.
At the end of the rally, he headed to the Legislative Council (#LegCo) building to offer help, knowing his fellow protesters needed assistance. Shortly after he arrived at the LegCo building, a large team of police broke into protesters’ defense and arrested Ah Ling and six others.
The seven of them were dragged into the Legco building and forced down on their knees in front of a wall. They knelt there for for five hours. In November 2020, Ah Ling was charged with illegal assembly for piling up mills barriers.
On January 13, 2021, Ah Ling decided to plead guilty. In court, his lawyer stated that Ah Ling was graduated with first class honors and received 18 scholarships in three years. It is likely that he will lose the opportunity to study a Ph.D at Yale University.
Ah Ling was at last sentenced to 16 weeks of imprisonment.
“Actually, many Philosophy students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have been arrested, accounting for quite a large faction of the total arrestees. For God knows why, we kept being arrested.” Ah Ling said it lightly.
“In times like this, many of us felt being summoned and urged to do something following our [philosophical] training."
Ah Ling said Hongkongers' involvement in the pro-democracy movement came from the “sense of justice”. “We genuinely see the importance in seeking justice in Hong Kong. So willingly, we put in our time and efforts.”
Commenting on the arrests of Jimmy Lai and 12 Youths, Ah Ling expressed, “the authorities will not let go any slightest chance to scourge us.”
The current silence at the street is built up at the expense of disquiet minds and raging hearts. At the end of the Umbrella Movement in 2014, a regression took place. As of this moment, social activism in Hong Kong has seemingly slumped into another state of speechlessness and helplessness. Many people asked how could they carry on?
With reference to history, Ah Ling acknowledged a long and tough journey ahead, “there are too many races going extinct in history. Nobody is giving shit to the so-called resistance and sacrifice. All those brave deeds have been deeply buried in our history.”
But he is not pessimistic.
Ah Ling said, “it doesn’t matter … do not presume that you are going to see any achievement in your lifetime, or like some commentators claimed - the coming two weeks are the most critical. It’s better to drop this mentality altogether.”
“The entire movement is about seeking an ideal, which can only come true through our practice.”
Source: Stand News #Jan21
https://bit.ly/3iyYrXF
#ProtestersStory #Arrest #PhilosophyStudent #University #Youth #Future #Justice
Arrested Pro-democracy Uni Student is Not Pessimistic: "The Movement is About Seeking an Ideal, Which Can Only Come True through Practice"
Part 1:
Ah Ling (pseudonym), is a MPhil postgraduate student in Philosophy at Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK). He is also one of 1.03 million citizens who took to the street on 9 June, 2019 to protest against the government’s willful introduction of extradition to China.
At the end of the rally, he headed to the Legislative Council (#LegCo) building to offer help, knowing his fellow protesters needed assistance. Shortly after he arrived at the LegCo building, a large team of police broke into protesters’ defense and arrested Ah Ling and six others.
The seven of them were dragged into the Legco building and forced down on their knees in front of a wall. They knelt there for for five hours. In November 2020, Ah Ling was charged with illegal assembly for piling up mills barriers.
On January 13, 2021, Ah Ling decided to plead guilty. In court, his lawyer stated that Ah Ling was graduated with first class honors and received 18 scholarships in three years. It is likely that he will lose the opportunity to study a Ph.D at Yale University.
Ah Ling was at last sentenced to 16 weeks of imprisonment.
“Actually, many Philosophy students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have been arrested, accounting for quite a large faction of the total arrestees. For God knows why, we kept being arrested.” Ah Ling said it lightly.
“In times like this, many of us felt being summoned and urged to do something following our [philosophical] training."
Ah Ling said Hongkongers' involvement in the pro-democracy movement came from the “sense of justice”. “We genuinely see the importance in seeking justice in Hong Kong. So willingly, we put in our time and efforts.”
Commenting on the arrests of Jimmy Lai and 12 Youths, Ah Ling expressed, “the authorities will not let go any slightest chance to scourge us.”
The current silence at the street is built up at the expense of disquiet minds and raging hearts. At the end of the Umbrella Movement in 2014, a regression took place. As of this moment, social activism in Hong Kong has seemingly slumped into another state of speechlessness and helplessness. Many people asked how could they carry on?
With reference to history, Ah Ling acknowledged a long and tough journey ahead, “there are too many races going extinct in history. Nobody is giving shit to the so-called resistance and sacrifice. All those brave deeds have been deeply buried in our history.”
But he is not pessimistic.
Ah Ling said, “it doesn’t matter … do not presume that you are going to see any achievement in your lifetime, or like some commentators claimed - the coming two weeks are the most critical. It’s better to drop this mentality altogether.”
“The entire movement is about seeking an ideal, which can only come true through our practice.”
Source: Stand News #Jan21
https://bit.ly/3iyYrXF
#ProtestersStory #Arrest #PhilosophyStudent #University #Youth #Future #Justice
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Transcending Fear: Hong Kong Social Worker Vows for the Quest for Freedom, Out of His Love for Hong Kong
Reflecting on the year-long anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong in 2019, social worker Hendick Lui Chi-Hang said, “I have been increasingly involved and more and more forth coming in each protest. For many times, I told myself that this time is going to be the last time and I have to overcome my limit.”
Despite that, there has been “next time”. Lui said, “Probably, it is out of my love to this land.”
It could also be rage. Lui elaborated, “You might also see it as ‘I can’t stand it’. There are some small things that we could do, though these things might not be useful, we should continue doing it.”
What if one day he was arrested and being sent to China for trial?
It seems that Lui was sharing his thoughts to the reporter, but also talking in melancholy, “it doesn’t matter. I believe as long as there are Hongkongers, there will be a pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, fighting for freedom.”
Source: InMedia, #Jan22
https://bit.ly/3p87xgt
#LuiChiHang #SocialWorker #HKProtest #NeverGiveUp
Transcending Fear: Hong Kong Social Worker Vows for the Quest for Freedom, Out of His Love for Hong Kong
Reflecting on the year-long anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong in 2019, social worker Hendick Lui Chi-Hang said, “I have been increasingly involved and more and more forth coming in each protest. For many times, I told myself that this time is going to be the last time and I have to overcome my limit.”
Despite that, there has been “next time”. Lui said, “Probably, it is out of my love to this land.”
It could also be rage. Lui elaborated, “You might also see it as ‘I can’t stand it’. There are some small things that we could do, though these things might not be useful, we should continue doing it.”
What if one day he was arrested and being sent to China for trial?
It seems that Lui was sharing his thoughts to the reporter, but also talking in melancholy, “it doesn’t matter. I believe as long as there are Hongkongers, there will be a pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, fighting for freedom.”
Source: InMedia, #Jan22
https://bit.ly/3p87xgt
#LuiChiHang #SocialWorker #HKProtest #NeverGiveUp
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【大搜捕後】勇氣背後的恐懼 呂智恆：每一次抗爭，我都覺得自己去到極限 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒報導） 2021 年 1 月 6 日，警方出動逾千警力，以《港區國安法》「顛覆國家政權罪」拘捕去年參與民主派初選的 53 人。在新界東排名第八、未能出線的呂智恆亦是被捕的其中一人。回顧過去的抗爭經歷，他說：「我諗我係越走越前，我本身好多時都諗住：唉！呢次係最後一次喇」，「覺得我做嘅嘢可能已經去到我嘅極限。」 雖是這麼說，但他往往都還有「下一次
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How Do I Perceive the Position I am in?
Former Stand News journalist and now-detained pro-democracy activist Gwyneth Ho wrote about her thoughts and experience when going through the trial in Hong Kong.
Ho was accused of subverting the state and charged with the #NationalSecurityLaw.
"...When called by the name by Victor SO Wai-tak ... oops it should be 'called by the number' (defendants and prisoners are not named. Hi, this is D33 here~), I was reading a copy of Ming Pao [newspaper] left on the floor by another defendant. I was momentarily absorbed in an article about the '7.21 Mob in white' court case. It wrote that the courtroom was constantly showing the live broadcast, of that day, from 'The Stand News'… (I feel embarrassed just to think about it.)"
Read our fully translated article here:
https://telegra.ph/How-Do-I-Perceive-the-Position-I-am-in-06-11
Source：Stand News #Mar23
#Interview #Standnews #Journalist #GwynethHo #Position
Former Stand News journalist and now-detained pro-democracy activist Gwyneth Ho wrote about her thoughts and experience when going through the trial in Hong Kong.
Ho was accused of subverting the state and charged with the #NationalSecurityLaw.
"...When called by the name by Victor SO Wai-tak ... oops it should be 'called by the number' (defendants and prisoners are not named. Hi, this is D33 here~), I was reading a copy of Ming Pao [newspaper] left on the floor by another defendant. I was momentarily absorbed in an article about the '7.21 Mob in white' court case. It wrote that the courtroom was constantly showing the live broadcast, of that day, from 'The Stand News'… (I feel embarrassed just to think about it.)"
Read our fully translated article here:
https://telegra.ph/How-Do-I-Perceive-the-Position-I-am-in-06-11
Source：Stand News #Mar23
#Interview #Standnews #Journalist #GwynethHo #Position
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#Interview #KiwiChow
“Revolution Of Our Times” Director Seeks Freedom by Faith: "Hong Kong is Where My Heart Is"
Part 1
On July 16, 2021, the #CannesFilmFestival in France added #KiwiChow’s “Revolution Of Our Times” to this year’s screening as a last minute surprise. The short film documented the pro-democracy movement sparked off by an extradition law in Hong Kong in 2019.
Speaking in subsequent media interviews, Chow acknowledged that his safety has been a grave concern to many people close to him. Some advised him to release the film anonymously, while others urged him to leave Hong Kong.
Chow, however, does not want to be overtaken by fear, so he decided to stay behind.
“If I leave, I’ll be trapped in fear”
In early July, Chow’s interview was featured on the CGST Magazine published by the Chinese Academy of Theology. In this feature story, he talked about his short film “Self-Immolator”, one of the segment episodes of “Ten Years”, a film which won multiple awards in Hong Kong in 2016. Back then, people close to him were also concerned for his safety and advised him to flee, but he decided otherwise, clinging to his strong Christian faith.
Chow recalled the time he went on a mission trip in Africa with his wife. “Where your heart is" (扎心) is an expression that they spoke of often. Chow said his heart is now tightly knit to Hong Kong. He decides to stay, not only to fulfill his responsibility, but also to seek freedom in his heart.
Chow expressed that if he leaves Hong Kong, he will be trapped in fear. “We are Christians. We have always been seeking Christ, seeking love, seeking freedom.” “They can imprison my body, but not my soul, nor my faith,” Chow added.
In recent months, the social situation in Hong Kong has become tense. Chow expressed in his interview with Stand News that he thought that the documentary, “Revolution of our Times”, could well be banned from discussion even on the internet. He is delighted to see netizens sharing the film, as well as its news, posters and trailers online as usual.
#KiwiChow #RevolutionOfOurTimes #Art #KeepTheFaith
Source: Stand News #Jul17
https://bit.ly/37zcPdX
“Revolution Of Our Times” Director Seeks Freedom by Faith: "Hong Kong is Where My Heart Is"
Part 1
On July 16, 2021, the #CannesFilmFestival in France added #KiwiChow’s “Revolution Of Our Times” to this year’s screening as a last minute surprise. The short film documented the pro-democracy movement sparked off by an extradition law in Hong Kong in 2019.
Speaking in subsequent media interviews, Chow acknowledged that his safety has been a grave concern to many people close to him. Some advised him to release the film anonymously, while others urged him to leave Hong Kong.
Chow, however, does not want to be overtaken by fear, so he decided to stay behind.
“If I leave, I’ll be trapped in fear”
In early July, Chow’s interview was featured on the CGST Magazine published by the Chinese Academy of Theology. In this feature story, he talked about his short film “Self-Immolator”, one of the segment episodes of “Ten Years”, a film which won multiple awards in Hong Kong in 2016. Back then, people close to him were also concerned for his safety and advised him to flee, but he decided otherwise, clinging to his strong Christian faith.
Chow recalled the time he went on a mission trip in Africa with his wife. “Where your heart is" (扎心) is an expression that they spoke of often. Chow said his heart is now tightly knit to Hong Kong. He decides to stay, not only to fulfill his responsibility, but also to seek freedom in his heart.
Chow expressed that if he leaves Hong Kong, he will be trapped in fear. “We are Christians. We have always been seeking Christ, seeking love, seeking freedom.” “They can imprison my body, but not my soul, nor my faith,” Chow added.
In recent months, the social situation in Hong Kong has become tense. Chow expressed in his interview with Stand News that he thought that the documentary, “Revolution of our Times”, could well be banned from discussion even on the internet. He is delighted to see netizens sharing the film, as well as its news, posters and trailers online as usual.
#KiwiChow #RevolutionOfOurTimes #Art #KeepTheFaith
Source: Stand News #Jul17
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“Revolution Of Our Times” Director is Not Afraid: "“No matter how insignificant it is, I'll do it and keep going”
Previously, Part 1:
https://www.facebook.com/2406628919558580/posts/3041807359374063/
Continue with Part 2:
On July 16, 2021, the #CannesFilmFestival in France added #KiwiChow’s “Revolution Of Our Times” to this year’s screening as a last minute surprise. The short film documented the pro-democracy movement sparked off by an extradition law in Hong Kong in 2019.
“No matter how insignificant it is, I'll do it and keep going”
Kiwi Chow said, “[If] I leave Hong Kong, it is going to be painful and fearful for me. So, I am in fact too scared to leave Hong Kong for now. Although it might sound contradictory, I am staying behind to find freedom, to be free from fear.”
Chow continued to say that his decision to stay in Hong Kong is connected to his religious belief. “I believe in freedom and justice. I want to practice what I believe. Now I am presented this opportunity to practice it, so I must hold on and carry it through.”
Chow also mentioned that a businessman approached him two years ago to produce a documentary about the anti-extradition movement. Although Chow specializes primarily in feature films, he saw it as an appropriate role for him to contribute. “No matter how insignificant my role is going to be, I'll do it and keep going.”
In another interview on Ming Pao Weekly, Chow said he felt blessed that the documentary was accepted and shown in the Cannes Film Festival, so that people around the world can come to understand the movement taking place in Hong Kong.
Chow said he is hoping the film would send a message of empathy, justice, and freedom. He does not want history to be distorted, and it is never his intention to spread hatred.
"I am a film director, and I documented this movement. As to what the audience may take from the film, it is beyond my control. In this documentary, I recorded what happened. The scenes, the people and their voices captured in this documentary are real. That’s what I want to let the world know and understand.”
#KiwiChow #RevolutionOfOurTimes #Art #KeepTheFaith
Source: Stand News #Jul17
https://bit.ly/37zcPdX
“Revolution Of Our Times” Director is Not Afraid: "“No matter how insignificant it is, I'll do it and keep going”
Previously, Part 1:
https://www.facebook.com/2406628919558580/posts/3041807359374063/
Continue with Part 2:
On July 16, 2021, the #CannesFilmFestival in France added #KiwiChow’s “Revolution Of Our Times” to this year’s screening as a last minute surprise. The short film documented the pro-democracy movement sparked off by an extradition law in Hong Kong in 2019.
“No matter how insignificant it is, I'll do it and keep going”
Kiwi Chow said, “[If] I leave Hong Kong, it is going to be painful and fearful for me. So, I am in fact too scared to leave Hong Kong for now. Although it might sound contradictory, I am staying behind to find freedom, to be free from fear.”
Chow continued to say that his decision to stay in Hong Kong is connected to his religious belief. “I believe in freedom and justice. I want to practice what I believe. Now I am presented this opportunity to practice it, so I must hold on and carry it through.”
Chow also mentioned that a businessman approached him two years ago to produce a documentary about the anti-extradition movement. Although Chow specializes primarily in feature films, he saw it as an appropriate role for him to contribute. “No matter how insignificant my role is going to be, I'll do it and keep going.”
In another interview on Ming Pao Weekly, Chow said he felt blessed that the documentary was accepted and shown in the Cannes Film Festival, so that people around the world can come to understand the movement taking place in Hong Kong.
Chow said he is hoping the film would send a message of empathy, justice, and freedom. He does not want history to be distorted, and it is never his intention to spread hatred.
"I am a film director, and I documented this movement. As to what the audience may take from the film, it is beyond my control. In this documentary, I recorded what happened. The scenes, the people and their voices captured in this documentary are real. That’s what I want to let the world know and understand.”
#KiwiChow #RevolutionOfOurTimes #Art #KeepTheFaith
Source: Stand News #Jul17
https://bit.ly/37zcPdX
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#ChrisPatten on How #CCP Changed #HongKong: "They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly"
The last UK governor of Hong Kong, #lChris Patten, blames the #ChineseCommunistParty for the city's malaise.
Patten, 78, who holds the title Baron Patten of Barnes and serves as chancellor of the #UniversityofOxford, spoke the Amelia Loi of RFA Cantonese about the changes in Hong Kong as the July 1 25th anniversary of the #handover approaches.
In the interview, Patten was asked to assess the changes in Hong Kong in the 25 years since the handove. Patten said, "Hong Kong was an exceptionally successful community ––the eighth largest trading community in the world and we never had the sort of demonstrations which have affected Hong Kong in the last few years. I had very much hoped it would continue as long as possible and the Chinese had promised that it would continue for 50 years. They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly. They break their word. They break international treaties whenever it suits them. And I think that’s happening again this time."
Patten also said, "the fact that the independence movement has grown in Hong Kong is an indication of how badly China has behaved and how little people actually trust China today. It’s an extraordinary thing that so few people are actually proud of Hong Kong being part of China now. There’s a great sense of Hong Kong citizenship, and there’s a great sense that people are Hong Kongers but only a small number think of themselves as Chinese."
Read the full interview:
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/hongkong-patten-06262022085742.html
Source: RFA #Jun26
Illustration: #RebelPepper
#ChrisPatten on How #CCP Changed #HongKong: "They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly"
The last UK governor of Hong Kong, #lChris Patten, blames the #ChineseCommunistParty for the city's malaise.
Patten, 78, who holds the title Baron Patten of Barnes and serves as chancellor of the #UniversityofOxford, spoke the Amelia Loi of RFA Cantonese about the changes in Hong Kong as the July 1 25th anniversary of the #handover approaches.
In the interview, Patten was asked to assess the changes in Hong Kong in the 25 years since the handove. Patten said, "Hong Kong was an exceptionally successful community ––the eighth largest trading community in the world and we never had the sort of demonstrations which have affected Hong Kong in the last few years. I had very much hoped it would continue as long as possible and the Chinese had promised that it would continue for 50 years. They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly. They break their word. They break international treaties whenever it suits them. And I think that’s happening again this time."
Patten also said, "the fact that the independence movement has grown in Hong Kong is an indication of how badly China has behaved and how little people actually trust China today. It’s an extraordinary thing that so few people are actually proud of Hong Kong being part of China now. There’s a great sense of Hong Kong citizenship, and there’s a great sense that people are Hong Kongers but only a small number think of themselves as Chinese."
Read the full interview:
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/hongkong-patten-06262022085742.html
Source: RFA #Jun26
Illustration: #RebelPepper
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Interview: 'They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly'
The last UK governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, blames the Chinese Communist Party for the city's malaise.