Freedom Summer 2019

60 Pages·2019·20.724 MB·English

by  Tse Yiu Lun & So Kai Lap

FREEDOM2 SUMMER
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相約煲底除罩相認
Freedom
Summer
The summer of 2019 has been
a very long one for Hong
Kong.
It has been a summer of
dreams, where countless
HongKongers spent their time
dreaming. In our dreams, our
city burned in smokes; in
our dreams, we faced white
terrors. Yet the relentless
HongKongers just would not
quit weaving our dream of
liberating Hong Kong.
It has been over 100 days
since the movement began.
The key demand expanded
from the withdrawal of
Extradition Bill, to "5
demands, not 1 less". We
promised each other we
would fight in our own ways,
and to stand together in this
revolution of our times,
leaving no one behind. This
is the best of times, and also
the worst of times. This is the
times of the Valiant, as well
as the times of the Peaceful.
We strived to defend our
conscience and freedom. May
our blood and tears not be
shed in vain.
May glory be to Hong Kong.
The Chinese characters of the cover
are five demands of the protesters,
including the withdrawal of the
Extradition Bill, an independent
commission, dual universal suffrage.
Some slogans chanting during the
marches, such as revive Hong Kong
revolution of our time, Black cops
eyes back, Hongkongers add oil are
also shown.
@harcourtromanticist
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7.1 Declaration of Hong Kong Protesters
Dear Hongkongers, Out of their love for Hong Kong, HongKongers Government, for the following five appeals:-
have been trying all methods in June to try to
We are protesters from the civic society. If there’s pursuade the government to withdraw the Bill. 01_Completely withdraw Extradition Bill.
a choice, we wish we didn’t have to protest Some did so peacefully, some bravely, some
against tyranny with our own bodies, and didn’t rationally, some even got injured. However, the 02_ Retract the proclamation that protests on 9th
have to occupy the Hong Kong Legislative Government decided to ignore the public, and June and 12th June were riots
Council bargaining chip in negotiations with the started treating people as enemies.
Government. But Government has put aside all 03_ Withdraw criminal charges against all
principles and procedures, demands of Hong The current Government of Hong Kong is no protesters
Kong People, and repeated their lame and lied longer putting HongKongers as first priority. To
over and over again. By facing with this rule and ensure the voice of the Hong Kong people are 04_ Thoroughly investigate abuse of powers by
unreasonable government, we will have no choice heard, we, Hong Kong citizens, are forced to take the police.
but to with justice, conscience and love of both non- cooperative actions, like occupying streets,
Hong Kong and HongKongers. or even the Legislative Council today. 05_ Dissolve the Legislative Council by
administrative order, and immediately
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Society may criticize us for the occupy action implement Dual Universal Suffrage.
Administrative Region (HKSAR) has been today. But what is the main reason for the sharp
established for 22 years, and both the political and division in society? What is the main cause of Since the “Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Bill
economic situation are getting worse. After Carrie the ever-increasing public grievance? Why is Protest” began, three martyrs have died already.
Lam became the Chief Executive, the situation HongKongers being forced into this position? We will not forget our sadness and our anger, but
of Hong Kong become worse. The Government We are not armed, nor being violent, we are only we will keep kindness in our hearts, and we wish
has been ignoring the demands of millions of moving forward bravely with a heart of justice, no more people will die for the cause of freedom,
Hong Kong people, and pushed for the Fugitive hoping the Government will get back on the right justice and democracy. We hope the society will
Offenders Ordinance Amendment Bill (a.k.a track in time. stick together, fight against tyranny and draconian
Extradition Bill to China). laws, and protect Hong Kong together.
We, protesters, are now requesting the
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8.31 Declaration of Hong Kong Liberation
Dear Hongkongers and friends of implement dual universal suffrage for Communist Party and the HKSAR government
Hong Kong around the world, Legislative Council and Chief Executive continue to be unrepentant, they must be
elections. responsible for China’s permanent loss of Hong
During the anti-extradition protests over the last Kong. We specifically call on those civil servants
three months, protesters have already announced To date, the HKSAR government has remained with a clear conscience – including those who
three manifestos, including the “Manifesto of unmoved and ignorant to the people’s voice, are members of the Hong Kong Police Force – to
Hongkongers” on 1st July inside the Legislative despite protesters staking their lives on the fight. refuse to obey any inhumane orders and to remind
Council Chamber, the “Des Voeux Road The Hong Kong police have used excessive yourself that you are supposed to serve the public
Manifesto” on 21st July in front of the Liaison violence against and arbitrarily arrested numerous with dedication. We are ready to rise up when
Office of the Central People's Government, and protesters; they have turned a blind eye to necessary by forming a provisional parliament,
the “Manifesto on the Eve of General Strike” on multiple indiscriminate attacks by triads against drafting a new constitution, and establishing a
4th August inside Lam Tin MTR station. All of citizens; and they have repeatedly insulted provisional government.
these manifestos call on the HKSAR government detainees with sexual violence. Furthermore, the
to meet our five major demands as follows: government is planning to invoke the Emergency Countless blood and sweat of Hongkongers
Regulations Ordinance in order to cover up its have been shed in this movement, and some of
01_ To completely withdraw the extradition bill, administrative mistakes at the severe cost of Hong us have suffered irreparable harm. The HKSAR
in order to legally terminate the legislative Kong’s economy and Hongkongers’ livelihood. government has started to mass arrest protesters
procedure of the bill; We must point out that Hongkongers will not be so as to undermine our determination to fight for
silenced or intimidated by these actions – if the democracy and freedom. If we lose the battle
02_ To retract the characterisation of any anti- government continues to defy the people, it will this time, Hong Kong will fall. We have already
extradition protest as a riot; only lose its legitimacy. reached the point of no return.
03_ To release all arrested protesters without The HKSAR government has ruthlessly We believe that Hongkongers are born
charge and undertake not to prosecute any suppressed the protests under China’s independent and free. Even if Hong Kong falls
protesters in relation to the anti-extradition authoritarianism. On the other hand, the Chinese under military rule and is turned into a prison of
protests; Communist Party has long been infiltrating terror, we will not yield to tyranny. Hongkongers
Hong Kong’s political and business sectors by would rather die on our feet than live on our
04_ To establish an independent commission of various means, depriving Hongkongers’ right to knees – no matter what lies ahead, we will, by
inquiry to inquire into the abuse of power by a high degree of autonomy, distorting our well- all necessary means, rebuild Hong Kong into a
the police; and functioning social system and destroying our united, democratic, free and just society.
core values. We hereby declare that the Chinese
05_ To dissolve the Legislative Council by way Communist Party has completely violated the Liberate Hong Kong;
of an executive order and immediately Sino-British Joint Declaration. If the Chinese Revolution of Our Times.
(from LIHKG)
Photography by Ha Ka Long
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June 9 June 16
Beginning of the movement There's no riot Photography by Ho Ka Tat
Like flowing water going
against the stream
Even though we've gone through so many marches,
gatherings, resistance in the past 100 days, and we're all
beaten up physically and emotionally, our movement is
still going strong. We believe we're doing the right thing
and we have no fear!
June 16
2 million and 1 march Photography by Tung Lap Wah
June 18 June 26 July 1
Refusal to withdraw the bill Photography by Ha Ka Long Hong Kong SOS Photography by Leung Chi Wing Denounciation of tyranny Photography by Chu Wing Lun
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July 7 July 14
March in Kowloon Battlefield in New Town Plaza, Shatin
Photography by Wong Sum Yee
July 21
Landlord-triad terrorist attack
July 21 July 26 July 27
Ink against Western District Peaceful gathering at Hong Kong International Airport Restoration of Yuen Long, New Territories
Photography by Ho Pak Kai Photography by Ho Ka Tat Photography by Wong Wan Hing
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Aug 2 Aug 5 Aug 6
Locals deter riot police Strikes across Hong Kong First civilian press
conference
Photography by Tse Wing Yiu Photography by Chu Wing Lun Photography by Ho Pak Kai
A resistance in defiance
of freedom
Aug 23
The Hong Kong Way Photography by Ho Pak Kai
Aug 25 Aug 31 Sep 1
Water cannon trucks in action Terrorist attack in Prince Edward station Operation Dunkirk
in Hong Kong
Photography by Chu Wing Lun Photography by Tse Wing Yiu Photography by Lai Shu Hung
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Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 18
First civilian press Laser show "Be Water" march
conference
Photography by Ho Pak Kai Photography by Ho Pak Kai
Aug 23
The Hong Kong Way Photography by Ho Pak Kai
Sep 1 Sep 3 Sep 15
Operation Dunkirk Students' rallies Police-triad collusion
in Hong Kong
Photography by Lai Shu Hung Photography by Derek Yung Photography by Wong Tsz Chun
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June 9 June 16 July 1
1 million people, Hong Kong Island 2 million + 1 people, Hong Kong Island 550,000 people, Hong Kong Island
July 7
230,000 people, Kowloon
July 13
30,000 people, Sheung Shui
July 14
115,000 people, Shatin
Photography by Yik Yeung Man Photography by Ho Pak Kai
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