Politics
Written by: Rong Zheng Zheng Xintong Chen Qianting
2019-12-12 18:44
Last updated: 2019-12-12 22:00A large number of citizens surrounded the Legislative Council in Admiralty on June 12 this year, setting off a prelude to anti-revision legislation. A group has applied for a "6.12 Half Anniversary Rally" to be held at Edinburgh Place, Central (tonight), and was issued a notice of no objection by the police.
The applicant for the rally, Liu Yingkang, said that the rally hopes to remember the police violent incidents that have occurred in the past six months and the government still ignores the demands of the citizens. It is reiterated that all citizens still adhere to the five major demands and go together and ask the government to withdraw the characterization of the 612 riot and Charges of arrested demonstrators.
The rally started at 7 pm on December 12 and ended at 9:30 pm. The theme was "One Two One Two, Let's Get Together", and around 300 people gathered at the scene when it officially started at seven. The meeting invited everyone to stand and observe a minute of silence for Zhou Zile and others who lost their lives in the anti-revision movement.
[21:56] The rally crowds dispersed one after another, and riot police were on alert near the Court of Final Appeal, separated from the crowd by the Statue Square.
[21:47] The promoter Liu Yingkuang announces the end of the rally.
[21:42] Paper and pen were provided at the meeting for the rally to write letters for those in prison. About 1,800 letters were collected before the rally.
[21:32] Artist Ruan Minan, who supports the "Anti-Revision Law" movement, sings his new song "The Bottom of the Boiler" for the live audience.
[21:22] The General Assembly announced that 43,000 people attended the rally.
[20:00] Lawyer Wu Zhanbang said that the police's recent behavior is "abnormal", for example, the arrested person did not go to the nearest police station or headquarters. He pointed out that he was calling to the police station to ask if someone was arrested at the police station, but the police station did not answer. Even if he knew he was in a police station but said he had no information to the lawyer, or asked the lawyer to make a fax inquiry, but did not respond. Complaints are not essential, and the situation is getting worse.
Wu Zhanbang said that the arrested were treated illegally at the police station, meaning that the police beat the arrested person at the police station, and some police officers did not allow the arrested person to see a lawyer and make phone calls, depriving the arrested person of their legal rights.
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[19:45] 612 On the same day, the logistic staff who prepared the stage at the rally site near the CITIC Building, recalling the situation that day, said that many people were peacefully gathering and watching live broadcasts.
From 3 am to 4 pm on the same day, the police advanced to the Rally rally area and knocked the ground with a long shield, scaring many peaceful rallyers. The rally organizer demanded that the police stop the advance. If you want to withdraw, please give time, but the police ignored and accelerated the advance, and fired tear gas. At least two of these gas fired near the stage.
At that time, the demonstrators were surrounded by police and fired tear gas bombs. Only when they entered the CITIC Building, there was no way out. Later, an exit began before these peaceful demonstrators could leave.
At that time, some commanders snatched the microphones from the platform, did not let them show the escape route to the demonstrators, and told them to "remove all the trenches within five minutes." In fact, it usually took a long time to demolish a platform. The police did not withdraw until they removed the platform.
She reprimanded the police for maintaining professionalism. The police knew that the area was a peaceful demonstration area. Even if the demonstrators were asked to retreat, the retreat route should be reserved.
[19:35] Cen Tsz Kit, RCD convener, said he heard revenge from Hong Kong people, but the first thing to avenge revenge, he clearly remembered everyone who died in the sport, including the man who lost sight on June 12. Teacher, and Liang Lingjie who passed away on June 15.
He also pointed out that very many people questioned the FDC as a representative of Hefei and were not separated from violence, "because Hong Kong people have paid too much in this movement." He was excited that Lin Zhengyue still has not stepped down and He Junyao is still a legislator. He shouted, "On November 24th, we don't want the democrats to win, we want the institutionalists to lose. Next September, we want He Junyao to lose nothing." The audience immediately applauded.
In the end, Cen Zijie emphasized that he would work with Hong Kong people to the end, "Some things cannot be revealed now. I hope everyone remembers this day. See you on New Year's Day on January 1!"
[19:28] Huang Zhifeng, Secretary-General of Zhongzhi, shared his feelings in the prison on June 12, and saw the crowd gathered around the Legislative Council through live television at 7 am that day. Although he failed to fight with everyone, he was very grateful. Hong Kong people have persisted for 6 months.
Huang Zhifeng said that nearly 100 brothers were being remanded, calling on Hong Kong people to be "letter writers" and to write letters and write Christmas cards for everyone in prison so that they would not be too lonely when serving their sentences.
He also revealed that he is participating in the coordination and hopes that the Democratic District Councillors who are designating can exercise the power of official visits when they take office on January 1 next year to visit the righteous in prison.
[19:20] Democrat member Junjun Yu said that no one believed that the citizens had the ability to prevent the passage of a bad law six months ago. It was only on the evening of June 11 that a large number of students and citizens refused to go to Admiralty, which led to the siege on June 12. Legislative Council matters.
Bian Junyu said that today ’s rally was by no means a celebration, but to keep in mind what happened in the past six months, he excitedly said, "How many people have been arrested for bleeding and injuries in the past six months, because of this woman you Lin Zhengyue!"
He emphasized that the movement from severe summer to cold winter can be promoted, and the most important thing is solidarity with courage. Ji Junyu once fainted physically at the demonstration site. He smiled and said after that "everyone sees me, tell me to eat more."
He also said that it is not just the public's hatred for the government that drives this movement, but everyone loves Hong Kong. "Everyone has lost the cover of Time Magazine. It does n’t matter. I do n’t want to see it on the cover. "It is also said that no matter how big the attack, he is proud to be a elected member of the Hong Kong people.
Tong Junyu said that the anti-revision activities have created a lot of "household people" and hope that everyone can go home safely. He said that many people encountered many police forces within six months. The government has always wanted citizens to cut off from protesters, but citizens have to cut off from violent police.
Bian Junyu was attacked. He said he received a lot of support and encouragement, describing "Hello everyone, tin me", and it was everyone who made him "make another move." Tong Junyu said that there are many people in the society who accompany people in different positions, so they are not alone, and "all together" is not a slogan.
[19:10] 612 Democrat Chairman Hu Zhiwei who asked to see the commander at the scene of the conflict in Admiralty on the same day, said that the movement has improved all citizens. In the past, everyone may think that the Democratic Party will not appear on the front lines of the conflict. Members are determined to walk with everyone.
Hu mentioned that the police and the government often ask why the mainstream voice of society is not cut by violence. "When society faces greater violence on the table, we can only understand the methods of the protesters and reiterate" No cut, no division, no supervision. ".
He also pointed out that although voters voted for the government in the district board elections, it was only a small step in the journey. The final result of the struggle. "
[19:00] Beginning of the rally, the conference will observe a minute of silence.
[18:58] Before the rally began, the audience sang "May Glory Return to Hong Kong".
On June 12, the public resumed the second reading in the Legislative Council in order to prevent the revised draft of the Fugitive Offenders Regulations. It settled in the Admiralty Government Headquarters and the Legislative Council to occupy the road. It has since evolved into a fierce police-civilian conflict. The police have identified 6.12 as " "The riots" even further heated up the situation. During the 6.12 conflict, the police have so far charged nine people, including riots, resistance to police officers, illegal assembly, possession of dangerous drugs, criminal damage and assault on police.
Police earlier said that at about 8 am on June 12, a number of masked demonstrators suddenly rushed out of Lung Wo Road and Harcourt Road in an organized manner, occupying the road and disrupting order. At more than 3 pm, a large number of demonstrators violently attacked the police line at various locations, during which they threw bricks, iron sticks, wooden boards, iron horses, etc. at the police. During the dispersal, police officers fired more than 150 tear gas bombs, about 20 ammunition pouches, and several rubber bullets.
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