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Dozens of people detained behind a cordon line outside the shopping mall Fashion Walk.
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People walked and shouted protest slogans along Paterson Street. This is as close as Hong Kong can get to a protest these days, as police ban any applications for public assembly and are out in force to prevent people from gathering.
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No mass arrest on this corner of the street. But police officers plucked a young kid out of the crowd to conduct a search. A cordon line is set up to push reporters further back.
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Someone left a Bluetooth speaker on the floor, playing Glory to #HongKong. Within minutes, police rushed over with the purple flag.
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Another sign of how #HongKong police are on alert today. No sign of protesters gathering in Lo Tak Ct of Tsuen Wan yet, where people have called for a demonstration online, but riot police officers are out in force, patrolling the area and searching anyone that looks suspicious.
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Police officers now take people away from reporters’ cameras and to more obscure locations such as the alleys, before questioning them and going through their belongings.
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Last year protesters seized the narrative and called it a National Mourning Day, throwing joss paper in the air. This year, police are out in force to ensure there is not a slightest display of defiance. Officers stood guard on Lion Rock in case protesters gather.
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This was taken on Oct 1, 2019. Only found this when going through my photos later on. It was Chinese National Day but #HongKong protesters called it a National Day of Tragedy, determined that there was nothing worth celebrating. It's been a year, but we are in for a long fight.
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#HongKong protesters detained at Lai Chi Kok reception centre made the gesture for “five demands, not one less” and shouted Happy Mid Autumn Festival to supporters standing outside.
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This came after Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Education Secretary would take this up with university leaders and if they can’t handle the matter, law enforcement would be asked to intervene. twitter.com/elson_tong/sta…
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Adding to the controversy, a homeless person, 亞十, allegedly committed suicide in jail last Thursday. He was among rough sleepers who were assaulted by police and had their belongings destroyed in February. 9 cops were suspended afterwards but none was prosecuted. twitter.com/elson_tong/sta…
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Quite amazing to see Belarusian students enacting their own version of Liberty Leading the People, which has also inspired protest art in Hong Kong. twitter.com/franakviacorka…
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In 2 acclaimed episodes of Hong Kong Connection, a documentary series on public broadcaster RTHK, journalists traced carplates, interviewed residents and witnesses of Yuen Long attack on 7.21 last year.
Now the producer is arrested.
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Like many other protesters who lost their jobs, Yeung started a crowdfunding campaign for daily expense and his parents' medical fees, which was met with an overwhelming response. He aimed for 500k and remaining money would be donated to grassroot students. twitter.com/damon_pang/sta…
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It’s impossible to summarise the new horrors #HongKong ppl wake up to each day since Beijing imposed a national security law, but in a story for @WPReview, I try to explain why the day Hong Kong dies is different for everyone.
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How it started vs how it’s going.
Constitutional and mainland affairs minister, Erick Tsang, who was caught snoozing at the policy address yesterday is one hard-working student today.
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"In the remaining days, we will stand first in our positions and do our best to deliver good reporting. Thank you for your support." A message from iCable's China desk, which submitted a mass resignation in light of the abrupt dismissal. twitter.com/alvinllum/stat…
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"Staff questioned why the heads of desks were not consulted beforehand and how news operations can continue after an abrupt dismissal on such a large scale. They also pressed the management for an explanation on shedding the most outstanding staff..."
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People rushed to film a prison vehicle, which paused at a traffic light on its way out of West Kowloon Magistrates’ court, banging on the glass and shouting add oil and the names of the three activists - but it turns out to be empty.
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#HongKong authorities now raiding the Good Neighbour North District Church, after a bank was instructed to freeze their account.
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#Hongkong artist Justin Wong’s recent work in Mingpao, titled “wait till I return”. Who knew dotted lines could carry so much emotions
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In the charge sheet against @JimmyLaiApple for collusion with foreign forces, police listed excerpts of his interviews with media as well as commentaries he wrote, including this op-ed on New York Times, where he asked:
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#HongKong people spoke loud and clear about their determination for democracy when 600,000 participated in the primary elections last year.
Today, Chung is among dozens of candidates arrested for subverting national security. twitter.com/rachel_cheung1…
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Speaking to the press, John Lee, Secretary for Security cited Benny Tai's analysis, 攬炒十部曲 as evidence that the primary election is a premeditated plan to throw Hong Kong into an abyss, with significant consequences on economy and daily lives.
Journalist based in Hong Kong. Formerly @VICEWorldNews, @SCMPNews. Words in @WPReview, @latimes and @AJEnglish
Contact: rachel_cheung1@protonmail.com