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 Joshua Wong, Nathan Law, Agnes Chow Resigned from Demosisto as National Security Law Passed At 9:30 am, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law by a full 162 votes, which will be implemented immediately, but the detail provisions have yet to be announced. Founding Secretary General Joshua Wong, Chairman Nathan Law, Deputy Secretary General Anges Chow, and Standing Committee Member Jeffery Ngo each announced their withdrawal from Demosisto on social media at about 11 am. All said they would continue to fight individually. As the National Security Law is passed and take effect, collusion with foreign forces will be a criminal offense. Joshua Wong and Nathan Law have visited the United States many times recently to lobby the US political circles to pass the Hong Kong Democracy and Human Rights Act. Jeffery Ngo also participated while studying in Washington, DC. Agnes Chow has repeatedly interviewed by Japanese media on the situation in Hong Kong. Joshua Wong pointed out that since the founding of Demosisto, the team has been in the epicentre of the political storm, but with the pressure of the national security law, 'Worrying about one's life and safety during democratic resistence in Hong Kong is no longer a joke.' He is facing the possibilities of political prisonment, and even sent directly to China for trial. 'I will continue to safeguard my home - Hong Kong, until they silence me and wipe me out from this land.' The United States announced the withdrawal of Hong Kong's special status, the suspension of preferential treatments for Hong Kong, including export licensing exemptions, and is evaluating the further elimination of differential treatment. US Secretary of State Pompeo said that it is no longer possible to clearly distinguish between exporting controlled goods to China or Hong Kong and stopping exporting equipment that can be used for both military and civilian purposes to Hong Kong. Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2020 30 Jun 2020  Mysterious Hindu Temple in Fanling The Hindu Temple at the Queen's Hill Army Camp in Fanling was completed in the 1960s and was built by Nepalese Gurkhas soldiers stationed at the camp to worship Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. After 1996, the Gurkhas left, and the Hindu temple was abandoned. In 2010, it was rated as a Grade III historical building. The temple is a gray-greenish hexagonal building with six spires on top, which is crown-shaped, symbolising a lotus flower that is regarded as a beautiful and sacred in Hinduism. It is the only lotus-shaped building in Hong Kong, rare and unique. The building is covered with moss and there is no decoration left in the temple. Each of the 6 sides has a portal, except the southeast side, with a small yellow window above the door. The interior of the building is painted red and blue, and the atmosphere is full of mystery. Fanling . Hong Kong | 2020 29 Jun 2020  June 28 Fluid Silent March Undaunted by Police Blue Flag Warnings and Intercepts The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress is about to vote on the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law. Some netizens launched the 'June 28 Silent march' today to protested against the evil law. A large number of citizens started the march at Jordan Station at 3 pm and chanted 'See You at Victoria Park on July 1', '5 Demands, Not One Less' and gestured with their hands. The police raised the blue flag at least 5 times to warn of illegal assembly, and repeatedly pulled up a blockade line at Nathan Road to stop the public from moving forward plus stop and search many. However, the citizens marched fluidly, turning into side streets , and then continued after the blockades. They marched to the vicinity of Langham Place in Mong Kok and disbanded on its own, undaunted by the deployment of hundreds of riot police. Jordan . Hong Kong | 2020 28 Jun 2020  Abandoned ATV Studios The former ATV (Asian Television) studios is in Ho Chung, just off Hiram's Highway on the way to Sai Kung and is now being taken over by nature and graffiti. It was abandoned in 2007 and quickly became popular amongst urban explorers and graffiti artists, who have covered all the walls with their artwork. The sun-faded vintage logo of ATV on the facade serves as the only reminder of the former TV company which was shut down on 1 April 2015. It failed as news programmes broadcast by ATV were deemed by some observers to have taken on a pro-Beijing bias, reporting news involving pro-democracy political forces in Hong Kong in a negative light. Sai Kung . Hong Kong | 2020 27 Jun 2020  Marsh Frog The marsh frog, aka Gunther's frog, can be found all over Hong Kong. It is a large frog with a body length of about 70-100 mm. Features: Smooth skin, light brown on the back, dark brown on the sides. The tympanic membrane clearly has white edges and there are thick edges on both sides of the back. It mainly eats crickets, cockroaches and earthworms. Male marsh frogs make a series of barking-like sound when courting. A bubble balloons out under the cheek when barking. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2020 26 Jun 2020  Sea of Sunflower in Yuen Long Midsummer is approaching, and there are 80,000 sunflowers blooming at peak time at San Tin Farm in Yuen Long. The annual 'Sunflower Festival' has started on May 23 and is expected to last until August. In addition to different varieties of sunflowers, there are also blooming Thai lotus flowers and water lilies. The festival attract a large number of visitors to take pictures. Weekends and holidays are extremely crowded, it is recommended to go on weekdays. Opening hours: Daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Fees are $10, $50 if you want to go into the fields, children under 11 are free. Yuen Long . Hong Kong | 2020 25 Jun 2020  Exuberant Art Lane Colourful and exuberant wall-to-wall murals and street art can be found at Art Lane in Sai Ying Pun. It is the first and largest mural area in Hong Kong, and very Instagram-worthy. Art Lane is located in the western district around Ki Ling Lane between Queen's Road West and Des Voeux Road West, right outside Exit B3 of Sai Ying Pun Station. Sai Ying Pun is home to a unique mix of cultures, of modernity with tradition: century-old buildings standing next to fancy modern residential complexes, dried seafood shops, local eateries alongside hipster cafes, Chinese temples standing next to Western- style churches, art galleries... Sai Ying Pun . Hong Kong | 2020 24 Jun 2020  Dinosaurs Invade Hong Kong? A brontosaurus has been spotted in Central, appeared to be lording over Jardine House, with its iconic round windows. The dinosaur is one of a pair seen at the Vitality Park at the Central Harbourfront promemade, which features a range of healthy living and wellness-themed activities. Central . Hong Kong | 2020 23 Jun 2020  Mourning Chan Yin-lam at IFC Undaunted by National Security Law Chan Yin-lam, a 15-year-old female student of the Hong Kong Design Institute, was found naked floating in the harbour on 22 September last year. The police found that the cause of her death unsuspicious at their press conference on 11 October while Chan's body had already been cremated. The cause of death was highly questioned by the public, suspecting that the cause of death was related to her participation in anti-extradition protests. Some netizens held the 'Justice Not Served - Chan Yin-lam Lunchtime Memorial' at International Financial Center (IFC) mall in Central, 9 months later today. They pointed out 'Hong Kong daughter Chan Yin-lam, you are braver than anyone else, your contribution will not be in vain, Hong Kong people will not forget you, REST IN PEACE.' At 1:15 pm, nearly 100 gathered at the atrium of International Financial Centre (IFC) on three floors, raising the black flag of the 'Free Hong Kong, Revolution of our Time', the flag of the colonial era, and singing 'Glory to Hong Kong', demonstrating they are resolute in '5 Demands, Not One Less' in their protest. Later, they marched around the mall, undaunted by at least 5 police vans deployed outside the mall. Central . Hong Kong | 2020 22 Jun 2020  [We Are Back] ”Shop with You” in 4 Districts – Over 200 in Mongkok Flashmob Today on Father's Day, netizens launched the “Shop with You” protest that they just browse but not buy in 4 districts at 1:30 pm, including Moko Mall in Mongkok, Kowloon, Yoho Mall in Yuen Long, New Town Plaza in Shatin and Time Square on Hong Kong Island. A large number of citizens gathered at the 4 malls from 1:30 pm. Among them, in Moko Mall in Mongkok, over 200 gathered. The black flags of 'Free Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Time' were raised and they chanted '5 Demands, Not One Less' and other anti- extradition slogans, undaunted by at least 5 police vans deployed outside Mongkok . Hong Kong | 2020 21 Jun 2020  Children's Clothing Store Displays Lady Liberty Statue - Removal Requested Chickeeduck, a children's clothing chain store, placed a two-meter-high Hong Kong version of the 'Lady Liberty Statue' at the Tsuen Wan Discovery Park branch, holding the banner of 'Free Hong Kong'. There is also a Lennon wall in the store to fulfill its social responsibilities through exhibitions and let children understand the importance of democracy and freedom. Chickeeduck received a warning letter from New World's Discovery Park shopping mall, requesting the removal of the statue, stating that the exhibition does not comply with the lease, and that the interior decoration and design of the store requires the landlord's written consent. Chickeeduck said that they will be discussed with the mall later. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2020 20 Jun 2020  Variegated Flutterer (Dragonfly) Variegated Flutterer is a medium-sized dragonfly, females are about 22-24 mm long, while males are longer, about 26-27 mm. It lives in swamps, ponds and artificial pools. It is common and widely distributed in Hong Kong, and mainly lives in the northwest New Territories. The male compound eyes are reddish-brown, the chest is dark metallic green, and the abdomen is black. The wings are amber with many irregular dark brown spots. Females are similar to males, but the dark brown parts of the wings are more and the tips of the wings are transparent and colourless. Although Hong Kong is a small place, 128 species of dragonflies have been recorded, of which 2 species are unique to Hong Kong, and more than 10 species have been discovered for the first time scientifically. Dragonflies are insects belonging to the order Lacerta, some species appear throughout the year, with slender wings and abdomen. Its characteristics include huge compound eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and a slender abdomen. When stationary, the wings are flat, and they hunt pests. Dragonfly can be seen everywhere in Hong Kong. The best places to observe include: Lau Shui Heung Reservoir in Fanling, Aberdeen Valley and the Dragonfly Pond of Lions Nature Education Centre in Sai Kung. Fanling . Hong Kong | 2020 19 Jun 2020  Chinese Pond Heron in Flight Hong Lok Park near Fanling East Rail Station is small in size, and landscaped as a Chinese-style park. It is the habitat for a few Chinese Pond Herons. Photo shooting is quite convenient and attracts a large number of citizens and photographers. The Chinese Pond Heron is typically 47 cm long with white wings, a yellow bill with a black tip, yellow eyes and legs. In breeding season, it is a dark bird with wine chestnut head and neck and purple black back with white wings. Fanling . Hong Kong | 2020 18 Jun 2020  [We are Back] 'Lunch with You' in Tsimshatsui Undaunted by National Security Laws Angered by Beijing's full-blown attack on Hong Kong by introducing National Security Laws directly by the National People's Congress, threatening 'One Country, Two Systems', the protests have been reactivated. 'Lunch with You' Flashmob protest in various districts is now revived regularly. Netizens launched the 'Lunch with You' at Tsimshatsui this afternoon, to protest against the Hong Kong version of National Security Laws. At 1:20 pm, a few dozen protesters started gathering at all 3 levels of K11 MUSEA atrium in Tsimshatsui. They raised the black flags 'Free Hong, Revolution of Our Time', colonial Hong Kong flag and sang 'Glory to Hong Kong', demonstrating they are resolute in '5 Demands, Not One Less' in their protest, undaunted by at least 20 police deployed outside the mall. Tsimshatsui . Hong Kong | 2020 17 Jun 2020 、  Over 100 in Central Flashmob "Lunch with You" on 16 Jun One Year On On 16 June last year, a record 2 million people took to the street, demanding the withdrawal of the extradition amendment. The sea of people in black in the march was led by two black and white giant front banners ‘Distressed with a bleeding heart. Withdraw the evil law’, from day to night. Rarely, the police have made available all roads to allow a constant flow of people throughout the day. The march took more than eight hours to complete. Today, police again banned the '5 Demands Anniversary March' planned by Student Localism, citing social distancing rules, which was originally scheduled to depart from Victoria Park to the government headquarters. The march was cancelled, but noted that the convener Chung Hong-lam would go shopping in Causeway Bay, and also called on Hong Kong people to continue to fight for freedom, democracy and justice in their own way. Massive riot police at Victoria Park prevented any protest action. At 1 pm, over 100 gathered at all levels of Landmark Atrium in Central. Some raised the black flags 'Free Hong, Revolution of Our Time', colonial Hong Kong flag and sang “Glory to Hong Kong”, demonstrating they are resolute in '5 Demands, Not One Less' in their protest, undaunted by at least 3 police cars deployed nearby. Central . Hong Kong | 2020 16 Jun 2020 、  Over 10,000 Mourn Leung Ling-kit's Death in Central 1 Year On On 15 June last year, Leung Ling-kit, a protester wearing a yellow raincoat with 'Carrie Lam Killing Hong Kong, Evil Police Cold-blooded' written on his back, stood high above Pacific Place in Admiralty, demanding the Hong Kong government to withdraw the amendment to the extradition laws. Unfortunately, he fell and died. He was the first protester who passed away in the anti-extradition movement and awakened more Hong Kong people to join the struggle. His family has always hoped that the police will apply for a hearing to acertain the cause of death through normal procedures. The lawyer representing Leung's father has sent letters to the police many times, asking them to submit investigation reports, including autopsy reports and related records, but the police failed to respond, only acknowledging the letters were received. So far, no progress has been made. Leung’s death triggered a record 2 million people to march on the next day against extradition and police brutality, the most attended march in Hong Kong's history. A large number of citizens mourned when they passed through the Pacific Place where the incident occurred. The Civil Human Right Front, organiser of the march on that day, called on Hong Kong people to wear black with white ribbons to mourn Leung today. Netizens called for mourning in multiple districts, including Pacific Place in Admiralty, outside Sogo Department Store in Causeway Bay, Ginza Plaza in Mong Kok, Tuen Mun Park, etc. A large number of citizens gathered to mourn Leung outside Pacific Place in Admiralty at 6 pm, some holding white flowers and lighted candles. A man wore a yellow raincoat similar to that Leung wore when he fell. People set the flowers trough as a temporary altar and placed A black flag of “Free Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Time” and colonial era Hong Kong flags was raised. There were over 1,000 people at the memorial gathering by 6:40 pm, undaunted by the hundreds of riot police officers were on alert and patrolling the venue. The crowd swelled greatly as many joined after work. By 8 pm, an estimated over 10,000 attended the memorial. Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2020 15 Jun 2020  Natalia Mota - Passionate Art Connoisseur Multi-talented Natalia Mota, from Wroclaw, Poland, is a seasoned communications professional with a lifelong passion for art. She is the founder and host of Arta - Stories Behind Art. Arta is a platform to connect art enthusiasts and collectors with creative gurus in the art world. Her exclusive network of 400+ art lovers is constantly growing, while Natalia is expanding her audience in new directions with the recently launched Arta podcast and YouTube channel, offering engaging conversations with some of Asia's most creative and inspiring artists. Besides her entrepreneurship adventures with fine art, Natalia loves to challenge herself with marathons and mountain trail running around the world, as well as cultivating her lifelong passion for equestrian sports. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2020 14 Jun 2020  'Wounds of Hong Kong' Exposes Police Brutality & Wins Sony World Photography Awards Hong Kong photojournalist Ko Chung Ming's work "Wounds of Hong Kong" records the wounds of Hong Kong people sustained during the anti-extradition protests, nakedly exposing the extreme police brutality, and won the first place in 2020 Sony World Photography Award - Professional Documentary section. During the process, all photos were completely deleted from the official website, which was most controversial. In February this year, the 10 works of Ko Chung Ming's 'Wounds of Hong Kong' were shortlisted, but a few days later these photos were deleted from the official website. At the time, Ko Chung Ming quoted the organizer's reply and stated: 'We have temporarily taken down the images as part of a standard process... until we are able to review everything in further detail.' After that, the organizers lifted the ban at one time, but only 4 of the original 10 were displayed. After Ko won the first place in "Professional Award-Documentary", all 10 photos were completely displayed, but soon after they were censored and only 4 works can still be seen on the official website. Ko expressed disappointment on his Facebook, pointing out that there are 24 photos in the "Wounds of Hong Kong" project, and he shares them on his Facebook for full appreciation by everyone. Wounds of Hong Kong Photo Exhibition Openground 198 Tainan Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon 13 June - 4 July | 12 noon ‑ 7 pm Tue-Sun Shamshuipo . Hong Kong | 2020 13 Jun 2020  June 12 Commemoration Citywide - Flashmob at The Peak Unduly Interrupted by Riot Police On June 12 last year, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest. The police fired tear gas at citizens who participated in legal rallies outside the Government Headquarters. The protesters were trapped, and almost crushed inside CITIC Building. On its first anniversary, Hong Kong people still cannot forget the atrocity that day. Today, on June 12, various commemoration events were planned in many districts. The police issued a notice of objection on the grounds of social distancing order. The June 12 anniversary rally was postponed to June 19. Netizens called for commemoration in all districts of Hong Kong. Some netizens launched 'Lunch with You' in various districts today at 1 pm to protest the Hong Kong version of the National Security Laws. At 1:15 pm, over 100 people gathered on the three-storeys at the atrium of Pacific Place, Admiralty, holding up black flags of "Fre Hong Kong, Revolution of our Time" and the flag of the colonial era, and singing "Glory to Hong Kong", demonstrating that they are still resolute in "5 Demands, Not One Less". On the second floor, a banner was hung 'Why threaten people if they don't fear death?' At 2 p.m., protesters marched on the first floor of Pacific Place holding flags and chanting anti-extradition slogans, undaunted by at least 5 police vans deployed outside the mall. At 3:30 pm, some citizens marched at The Peak, raising the black flag of 'Free Hong Kong, Revolution of our Time' and the flags of the colonial era. At least 15 riot police arrived at the scene, interrupted the rally, and recorded the identity of those present, including the reporters. This reporter asked the police what law they had broken and did not receive a reply. The police released the citizens present, implying that no offence had been committed. The Peak . Hong Kong | 2020 12 Jun 2020  Auyeung Cheong of King Wah Signboard Witnessing the Last Days of State Theatre The State Theatre Building, a grade I historical building, is about to be demolished. More than 90% of the shops have closed and shuttered. When you visit the almost empty building, there is still a little light in the dark and empty corridors, and one man is counting down the last days, alone. It attracted many urban explorers and photographers like Karma to witness and document this end of an era. After a long history, Auyeung Cheong, an over 60-year-old calligrapher, has been operating the King Wah Signboard store in the State Theatre Building for more than 30 years. He has offered calligraphy, made signboards, and Chinese new year signage for many shops in North Point. Auyeung is proficient in calligraphy of all kinds of Chinese fonts, and even in English with a special style. He is a calligrapher and specialises in using "True Font" exclusively to make signs. When other shops closed down one after another, Auyeung, dressed in a white Chinese suit, plans to stay until the last moment as a witness to the last days of the State Theatre. North Point . Hong Kong | 2020 11 Jun 2020  Iconic Roof of State Theatre The State Theatre, the 68-year-old landmark that’s been left dilapidated by decades of negligence, is a former cinema in North Point, Hong Kong. Concerns were raised in 2015 that it may be demolished in the near future. In the past 15 years, the community has fought for conservation. Finally, in March 2017, the building was listed as a Grade I historic building with a distinctive parabolic roof trusses. In October 2019, New World Development, which owns 95 percent of the complex, applied to buy the building with plans to redevelop portions of it. They will 'actively consider how to preserve the essence of the former State Theatre.' But the relevant plan has not been announced. The 1,400-seat cinema opened in December 1952 as the Empire Theatre. It closed in 1957, and reopened in 1959 as the State Theatre, following extensive renovations. The State Theatre closed in 1997. North Point . Hong Kong | 2020 10 Jun 2020  Thousands March in Waves in Central on Anniversary of June 9 Million Man March On 9 June 2019, a record 1.03 million people took to the streets to protest the extradition laws, the largest march in Hong Kong in 16 years since 2003 that prompted the Hong Kong government to stay the legislation on Article 23 of the Basic Law. Today is the first anniversary of June 9 march. Netizens called for 'Lunch with You' protest s in 7 districts in Hong Kong, including Central, Wan Chai, Taikoo, Kwai Chung, San Po Kong, Kowloon Bay and Kwun Tong. Hundreds gathered at Landmark atrium in Central for the flashmob protest. In the evening, a march is held on Hong Kong Island against the Hong Kong version of the National Security Laws, which is more stringent than Article 23. They marched at 6:30 pm from Chater Garden towards Central in waves. At 6:30 pm, thousands of people gathered at Chater Garden in Central and marched towards Central in Waves. Some raised the black flags 'Free Hong, Revolution of Our Time', colonial Hong Kong flag and sang 'Glory to Hong Kong', demonstrating they are resolute in “5 Demands, Not One Less” in their protest. They occupied Queen's Road Central marching to Central, and lit up their mobile phone undaunted by at least 20 police cars and hundreds of riot police deployed nearby. Central . Hong Kong | 2020 9 Jun 2020  My photo is the top story on the front page of Master-Insight.  [We are Back] 'Lunch with You' at Olympian City Undaunted by National Security Laws Hong Kong people are angry with Beijing's plan to force through the Hong Kong version of National Security Laws, in a move that critics say will effectively end the territory's autonomy and the 'One Country, Two Systems.' Netizens launched the 'Lunch with You' at Olympian City 2 in West Kowloon, at 1:15 pm today, to protest against the Hong Kong version of National Security Laws. At 1:15 pm, a few dozen protesters started gathering at all 3 levels of Olympian City 2 in West Kowloon and then marched around the mall. They chanted 'Free Hong, Revolution of Our Time', waved the colonial Hong Kong flag and sang 'Glory to Hong Kong', demonstrating they are resolute in '5 Demands, Not One Less' in their protest, undaunted by at least 3 police vans deployed outside the mall. West Kowloon . Hong Kong | 2020 8 Jun 2020  Lotus Viewing at Fanling Hong Lok Park Hong Lok Park near Fanling East Rail Station is small in size, and landscaped as a Chinese- style park. There are a few lotus flowers of different varieties that grow near the roadside and the garden pavilion. Photo shooting is very convenient and attracts a large number of citizens and photographers to come and enjoy. The lotus is an aquatic perennial. The flower stem stands up to 150 cm high on the surface of the water. The flower can be red, pink, and white in colour. They bloom only in summer. The lotus leaf area is larger. Water lilies float on the surface of the water, the petals are more pointed and long, and the leaves are smaller. Generally, the flowering period is longer, and may bloom throughout the year. Their colours include purple, red, white, yellow and pink. The Lotus is a sacred flower for Buddhists. The pink lotus is the national flower of India. Fanling . Hong Kong | 2020 7 Jun 2020  June 4 'Tank Man' Re-enacted as Chan Ka-hing Stands Before PLA Building On 5 June 1989, the day after the June 4 Tiananmen Massacre, on the Changan Avenue in Beijing, "Tank Man" Wang Weilin, alone, blocked the advancement of a row of PLA tanks and became a classic image of June 4, that is still seared in the hearts and mind of countless people around the world. At 4 pm on 5 June 2020, performance artist Chan Ka-hing wore a white shirt and black trousers, imitating the dress of the "Tank Man", holding plastic bags and standing silently in front of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Forces Building, under the scorching sun. Chan sweated profusely, but raised his head and his chest, fearless. Before, at 3 pm, Chan also stood silently in front of the Government Headquarters in Admiralty for half an hour to do the "We all are Tank Man" performance art. Mok Chiu-yu, chairman of the Asian People's Theatre Festival Association, and others also participated. Designer and artist Chan Ka-hing said that the "Tank Man" in the June 4 incident symbolises the defenseless people and is still not afraid of authoritaran power. The tanks 31 years ago are now replaced by the Hong Kong government Headquarters and the People’s Liberation Army Headquarters, which are also symbols of authoritaran power and violence. Chan pointed out that he hoped that more people would participate, and urged others to do it in various places, if they could not come to Government Headquarters. Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2020 6 Jun 2020  [We are Back] Flashmob March at IFC to Protest National Security Laws Netizens launched the “With You Lunch” at the Landmark in Central, at 1 pm today, to protest against the Hong Kong version of National Security Laws. At 1 pm, over 100 protesters started gathering at all 3 levels of IFC atrium in Central. They raised the black flags 'Free Hong, Revolution of Our Time', colonial Hong Kong flag and sang 'Glory to Hong Kong”' demonstrating they are resolute in '5 Demands, Not One Less' in their protest. A large banner 'People are not afraid of death, why threaten them?' calling on people to come out and continue to fight. At 1:30 pm, the demonstrators marched around on the first floor of the IFC mall with their flag, shouting anti-extradition slogans, undaunted by at least 5 police vans deployed outside the mall. Central . Hong Kong | 2020 5 Jun 2020  Over 10,000 in Hong Kong Commemorates Tiananmen Massacre Defying Police Ban In defiance of the police ban for the first time in 30 years, Hong Kong continues its annual commemorative candlelight vigil for the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre victims. The authorities cited virus-related social distancing measures. Many fear that the vigil at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, where attendees call for an end to one-party rule, may never happen again with the looming national security laws. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department worked with the police to block access to the Victoria Park football fields with blockades and chains, to prevent people from entering, thus making large scale candlelight vigil impossible. Lee Cheuk-yan, chair of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the vigil organiser, and members entered Victoria Park in groups of eight, in accordance with virus control regulations. Smaller rallies happened citywide. They lit candles at 8 pm and at 8:09 pm observe 1 minute of silence. At least 100 booths were set up across the city in the afternoon to distribute candles and they called on the public to to the same and join an online rally to commemorate the June 4 massacre. The public are encouraged to share photos and messages on social media with hashtag #6431truth. Over 10,000 entered Victoria Park, taking down the barricades, to join the candlelight vigil, undaunted by at least 20 police vans deployed nearby. Lee Cheuk-yan called the ban a political decision even before the National Security Laws are enacted, pointing out that schools have reopened, large religious gatherings are allowed and commercial activities have largely resumed. Pro-democracy legislators requested to mark the anniversary in the Legislative Council chamber. They were refused by the chair, then stood and held a moment of silence anyway. Then they chanted “Never forget June 4!” while a pro-government politician spoke. A record 180,000 attended the annual candlelight vigil to commemorate the 30th anniversary of June 4 last year, according to the organisers. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2020 4 Jun 2020  My photo is the top story on the front page of Master-Insight.  'Black Lives Matter' Protests Against Police Brutality & Injustice Spread Global On 25 May, George Floyd, a black man, was killed in Minneapolis, United States while handcuffed with his neck pinned under the knee of a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, as he gasped, 'Please, I can't breathe.' Manslaughter charges have been brought against Derek Chauvin. Anger over Floyd's death has bubbled over into protests across the US calling for an end to police brutality and injustice. According to a tweet with video by Wei Quanbo (@awei3742), 'On 1 Jun 2020, the police in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, arrested 3 Chinese-speaking Chinese students at the riot, who revealed that they were led by the China consulate officials and instructed them to take part and instigate black people smashing and looting riots.' Thousands across the UK, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Canada, and more condemn racism and demand justice at global Black Lives Matter protests. A 'Black Lives Matter' peaceful protest is scheduled in Hong Kong at the US Consulate General on Sunday, 7 June at 1 pm. Over 600 are going or interested as of today. Los Angeles . USA | 2020 3 Jun 2020  Hong Kong Police Ban Tiananmen Vigil for First Time in 30 Years Hong Kong police on Monday banned the annual June 4 vigil marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre citing the coronavirus pandemic, the first time in 30 years. Lee Cheuk-yan, chair of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China - organiser of the annual vigil, said alliance members would still enter Victoria Park in groups of 8 to comemorate that night. At least 60 booths will be set up across the city in the afternoon to distribute candles and they called on the public to light candles at 8:09 pm across the city, observe 1 minute of silence and join an online rally to commemorate the June 4 massacre. The public are encouraged to share photos and messages on social media with hashtag #6431truth. Lee Cheuk-yan called the ban a political decision even before the National Security Laws are enacted, pointing out that schools have reopened, large religious gatherings are allowed and commercial activities have largely resumed. 180,000 attended the annual candlelight vigil to commemorate the 30th anniversary of June 4 last year, shown in this photo. The stunning sea of candles at June 4 vigil at Victoria Park is no longer? Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2020 2 Jun 2020  "We are Back" - "Lunch with You" in Central Undaunted by National Security Laws Angered by Beijing's full-blown attack on Hong Kong by introducing National Security Laws directly by the National People's Congress on 28 May, threatening 'One Country, Two Systems', the protests have been reactivated. Central Flashmob protest is now revived regularly. Netizens launched the “With You Lunch” at the Landmark in Central, at 1 pm today, to protest against the Hong Kong version of National Security Laws, decided by the National People's Congress on 28 May, threatening One Country Two Systems. At 1:15 pm, a few dozen protesters started gathering at all 3 levels of Landmark atrium in Central. They raised the black flags 'Free Hong, Revolution of Our Time', colonial Hong Kong flag, carried yellow and black umbrella and sang 'Glory to Hong Kong', demonstrating they are resolute in '5 Demands, Not One Less' in their protest, undaunted by at least 5 police vans deployed outside the mall. Central . 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