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Written by: Chen Shuxia
2021-05-30 18:10
Last update date: 2021-05-30 18:10
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the June 4th Incident. The June Fourth parade and rally proposed by the Stake were rejected by the police on the grounds of the epidemic for two consecutive years. The Stake’s subsequent appeal was also rejected.
The June 4th parade originally scheduled to be held today (30th) could not proceed as scheduled. Police deployed around Wan Chai in the afternoon. Police officers were also stationed at the exits of the MTR station and Southorn Stadium.
Wang Fengyao, known as "Wang's mother-in-law," who has appeared at the demonstrations several times, appeared with a yellow umbrella bearing the Union Jack and a slogan. She was suddenly taken away by a police car on her way to the original destination of the Liaison Office.
It is understood that Granny Wang was arrested on suspicion of participating in an unauthorized assembly and has been taken back to Wan Chai Police Station.
"Hong Kong 01" has made an inquiry to the Police Public Relations Branch.
The refusal of the June 4th rally will not be able to light the candlelight in Victoria Park as usual.
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Police opposed today’s scheduled "Do Not Don't forget June 4th" parade
For the second year in a row, the police used the epidemic as an excuse to oppose the Stake’s "Non Don't forget June 4th" parade in Wan Chai today and a candlelight evening in Victoria Park on the night of June 4. The appeal was also rejected yesterday.
The Stake announced today that it will stop publicizing the June 4th rallies and holding street stations, and members will not participate in activities in the name of the organization.
The Security Bureau issued a statement yesterday reminding members of the public not to participate in or promote unauthorized gatherings. No one may participate in, or make publicity or announcements. Otherwise, they will violate the law. It also stated that if anyone tries to challenge the law, including the "restricted gathering order" "Public Security Ordinance", "Hong Kong National Security Law", etc., the police will deal with it seriously in accordance with the law.
It is understood that Granny Wang, a frequent demonstrator, was arrested this afternoon.
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Workers' Union Mengzuda Southorn Stadium was checked for ID
Although the parade has been cancelled, the police are still intensively deployed this afternoon. Police officers are stationed at the MTR station and Southorn Stadium in Wanchai District, and nearby residents are also intercepted for investigation.
The director general of the Trade Union Union, Meng Zhaoda, who was waiting at Southorn Stadium with friends and was not participating in the parade, was also searched for his bag and his ID card, and then released.
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According to online footage, Wang Fengyao, also known as "Grandma Wang", also brought a yellow umbrella with the British flag and slogans such as "Tiananmen Elegy" to the scene in the afternoon. No one else was seen at the scene. Gather together.
She originally planned to walk to the Liaison Office where she was originally scheduled to finish, but when she arrived near the police headquarters, several uniformed police officers came to surround her, and then took her into a police car.
According to sources at the scene, she was arrested on suspicion of illegal assembly.
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