Political situation
Written by: Lin Jian, Zhou Haoyi
2021-04-27 12:40
Last update date: 2021-04-27 14:45
The stake today (27) applied to the police for a notice of no objection regarding the June 4th commemorative event this year.
Recently, some media reported that if the Stake continued to follow the "Ending One-Party Dictatorship" as its program, its members may not be eligible for election, and some even questioned that the slogan violated the "Minato National Security Law."
The report also quoted sources saying that this year's June 4th commemorative rally may be banned again.
Stake Secretary Tsai Yiu Cheong said that he hopes that the police will pay full attention to and respect the citizens' right to march. It is difficult and will not speculate about the result at present.
When asked if he would continue to chant the slogan "Ending one-party dictatorship," he pointed out that the Stake will adhere to the Five Outlines and maintain its consistent principles.
Zou Xingtong, vice chairman of the Stake Association, also stated that he would not change his mind due to recent reports and emphasized that the principles of the Stake Association remain unchanged. However, he believes that the red line of the National Security Law is "erratic" and it is difficult to judge whether it is illegal.
Critic deliberately nuisance FDC: it is impossible for the police to have no information
In the morning, the Social Democrats and the Stake went to the Central Liaison Office to demonstrate in solidarity with domestic political prisoners.
In response to a reporter’s question, Zou Xingtong said that he did not know the authenticity of the relevant media reports, and he would not assume in advance that the government would violate human rights standards and prevent the stakes from holding meetings.
She pointed out that the "Ending One-Party Dictatorship" program is a principle that the Stake has adhered to for more than 30 years. If it is sincere and sincere to support democracy, it is impossible to support one-party dictatorship. She then asked Chief Executive Carrie Lam and the establishment: Do you agree that the current regime is a one-party dictatorship?” She also mentioned that no one has enough authority to indicate whether a slogan violates the National Security Law, because the red line of the National Security Law is quite "erratic" and no longer It may be analyzed from a legal perspective, emphasizing that the Stake Association has absolutely no idea of changing its attitude.
The FDC yesterday was asked by the police to provide the reasons for not re-registering as an association, information on demonstrations and gatherings held since September 2006, sources of income, and the 70th anniversary of International Human Rights Day held on December 9 last year. "Stop Torture and Respect Human Rights" "The purpose and reason of the co-signature.
Zou Xingtong criticized that the police's move was obviously politically motivated and meant to suppress the FDC, saying that the FDC had applied for holding a parade for many years, and the police could not have no information.
She estimated that the police's approach was to deliberately harass the work of the FDC on the one hand, and to "take a seat" on the other hand to ban FDC on the other hand.
Zou Xingtong pointed out that, as one of the organizations that signed the International Human Rights Day last year, it is very common for the Stake to speak out on human rights issues in Hong Kong and China. There are people all over the world who will speak up on related issues. It will not be any "violation of the law." "behavior.
When asked whether the stake is worried about becoming the next target of banning, she said that of course the concerns in this area have always been there, but she will do her job well.
The Social People’s Lian and the Stake Association today support the mainland poet Wang Zang and his wife Wang Li, who are suspected of inciting subversion of state power. The case is heard today at the Intermediate Court of Chuxiong Prefecture, Yunnan.
The group asked the Chinese authorities to release the two and account for the whereabouts of human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng, who has been missing for more than three years.
Zou Xingtong, vice chairman of the stake.
(Information Picture/Photographed by Chen Kangzhi)
Did not respond positively if there is "Plan B"
Cai Yaochang arrived outside the police headquarters in the afternoon, preparing to apply to the police for a no-objection notice for the June 4th candlelight party, May 4th parade and long-distance running.
He pointed out that in the past 30 years or so, the Stake Association has aimed at rehabilitating the 1989 pro-democracy movement and held accountable for the suppression.
He pointed out that since 1989, many Hong Kong people have gone through the annual June 4th rallies together with the stake, and believe that Hong Kong people will persevere for truth and justice.
When asked if the police refused to issue a no-objection notice, there would be a "Plan B" operation. Cai Yaochang said that the Stake will notify the police of the procession and assembly in accordance with Hong Kong law and will not speculate on the final result.
As for whether the application for this rally has put forward anti-epidemic recommendations, Cai Yaochang pointed out that if the police have reasonable concerns, the stake will be happy to study it together.
Regarding Mr. Xia Boyi, chairman of the Bar Association, pointed out that peaceful demonstrations are blocked or lead to violence. Cai Yaochang said that he does not comment on individual opinions and emphasizes that peaceful assembly is the right of everyone, which can effectively reflect the opinions of the public, and every local government should respect it.
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