Political situation
Written by: Peng Zhuowei, Wu Zhuoan, Zheng Baosheng, Luo Jiaqing, Hu Jiaxin, Zhang Jiamin, Chen Jingqi, Li Enci, and Wang Jieen
2021-06-04 13:56
Last update date: 2021-06-04 18:19
Today (June 4) marks the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The police banned the stakes from holding candlelit evenings at Victoria Park on the grounds of the epidemic. The Tiananmen Square Memorial Hall was also closed due to alleged violations of entertainment venues regulations.
Stakes, pan-democrats and other different democrats have stated that they will mourn in different places in their own way. Some people set up street stations in the area and distributed candles to the neighborhood. Seven Catholic churches will hold June Fourth Mass.
Stake Vice Chairman Zou Xingtong was arrested by the police this morning on charges of "promotion or announcement of unauthorized assembly" and appeared at the Central Police Station. She stated that if she cannot light candles today, she will go on a hunger strike.
The police closed the Victoria Park football field with an iron horse formation at about 2 pm.
Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters Senior Superintendent (Operations) Liao Jiaqi stated that he cited Article 17(4) of the Public Order Ordinance to implement blockade measures, including six football pitches, basketball courts, central lawn and football pitches.
According to the police, if someone forcibly enters the blockade area, the police officers can use appropriate force and methods to remove the person from the area. The person who forcibly enters can be sentenced to up to 12 months in prison.
The closure order will take effect from 2 pm.
▼At about 6 o'clock in the evening, the water cannon vehicles cross the sea along the Western Tunnel to Hong Kong Island▼
[18:13] At St. Andrew's Church in Hang Hau, dozens of people have entered the venue and are preparing to participate in Mass.
At 6 o'clock in the evening, dozens of people entered the venue at St. Andrew's Church in Hang Hau, ready to participate in Mass.
(Photo by Wu Zhuoan)
▼The situation around Causeway Bay at 5 p.m.▼
[17:35] Citizen Mr. Li held up a slogan "I want a conscience" outside Victoria Park, and was stopped by the police. At one time, 30 police officers were present at the scene.
Mr. Li was later released after copying his ID card and personal information.
Mr. Li pointed out that he was warned by the police not to hold up the slogan, saying, "You can't raise the edge."
He continued to point out that he came to mourn the June 4th incident today, thinking that today's society is "ill" and he hopes to mourn in any form.
70-year-old grandmother Li, holding the June 4th newspaper, was pacing outside Victoria Park.
She pointed out that she was a neighborhood in the district, and she often came to Victoria Park to learn to swim and count the stars. She said, "I have my own destiny, and I have my own way." Wearing black clothes, she is not worried about the risk of being arrested. "I have a black shirt in the house. I look at my fat lady, and I don’t know how to have a good figure. Black shirt. Wearing a black shirt is not against the law."
Another citizen with a white flower in his hand bowed at the entrance of Victoria Park, and then was surrounded by several police officers and left.
She said that even if she could not enter Victoria Park, she would be there as long as she was in Hong Kong.
▼About 5 p.m. in Victoria Park area▼
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[17:00] The Victoria Park keeps broadcasting, saying that due to the risk of the spread of the epidemic, citizens are urged not to gather in the Victoria Park and enter the enclosed area.
[16:50] Yu Weiyuan, a Form 3 student, Li, who was wearing black clothes, was intercepted by police and found a white candle in his bag. The police officer took him to a location farther from the reporter for further search and was finally released.
He claimed that the police officer asked to show his identity card and search the backpack, and was then warned by the police officer under public security regulations.
He said that he wanted to fulfill his civic responsibilities, but Hong Kong people "have already been unable to do so."
He felt helpless about the police's actions, and his youth was afraid of being intercepted by multiple police officers alone and said that he would leave Victoria Park.
Mr. Hu was suspected by the police for participating in the rally tonight, and once intercepted and registered his ID card information.
Hu Zhi, originally planned to host a live lecture on the spot and use a collection of newspapers to tell the history of June 4th, but he was unexpectedly visited and questioned by the police.
He pointed out that at that time, a police officer inspected the authenticity of his newspaper and warned that he would study whether his behavior violated the National Security Law. However, he was not worried, "I only read the newspaper, so I don't feel there is a problem."
Mr. Hu held a newspaper to Victoria Park 32 years ago and said that all the facts were recorded, but there are different opinions in the society. Today, I have to compare which accounts are facts.
He said that many mainlanders he knew did not know about the June 4th incident before they went to Hong Kong or foreign countries, and they were shocked by the incident when they came to Hong Kong.
Mr. Hu said that he has stored a large number of reports from that year and will post all the reports online.
He also said that he donated 100 yuan in the "Sing of Democracy for China" back then, saying that there was already a lot of money for him at that time.
Citizens: Suppression will not prevent people from sealing Victoria Park unnecessary
[16:30] Mr. Lin, dressed in black, made a special trip from the outlying islands to Victoria Park. He pointed out that the stake rally has not been approved, and the pan-democracy groups have urged the public to mourn for themselves. They don’t think there is a safety risk today. Feng Weiyuan was "meaningless", "Everyone can walk in the park, don't you have to "blow the chicken" first, there is danger of bleating?" He bluntly said, "Suppressing it will stop people's hearts." He pointed out. After the implementation of the National Security Law, the entire Hong Kong has changed. June 4th mourning activities and dissidents have been suppressed, frankly there will be a sense of powerlessness, but the history of June 4th will not be forgotten.
Mr. Zhou and Ms. Wong, who were dressed in black, also came to Victoria Park from the New Territories to mourn the Tiananmen Massacre.
Regarding those accused of wearing black shirts and chanting slogans, they have the opportunity to violate the law. The two said that they are not afraid to wear black shirts. "Black shirts are of ordinary color, so there is no need to make a fuss." Ms. Huang pointed out that the June 4th rally has been banned. Feng Weiyuan is unnecessary.
Mr. Zhou said, "If you want to be scared yourself, it's a bit boring, and you don't want to kill people, you have to use thousands of people to deploy defenses."
Some citizens at the scene laughed and said that the number of police officers at the scene was more than that of nearby residents passing through Victoria Park, but they would not be panicked. "Nothing breaks the law!" Some members of the public supported the police action, "Good thing, I'll pay for it. Wait, etc. It’s better if it’s in the sun, it’s better than a cold air-conditioning.”
▼The police set up roadblocks at the Eastern Tunnel, the Hong Kong Tunnel and the Western Tunnel to intercept and search vehicles at about 4 pm▼
[16:00] The police set up roadblocks in three cross-harbour tunnels. According to online pictures, roadblocks have been set up on many lines from the CHT to Hong Kong Island to intercept vehicles. When the reporter went to Hong Kong Island through the Western Harbour Crossing, he also saw the police set up roadblocks. Get off the roadblock.
It is reported that the police are checking for contraband.
The Security Bureau issued a statement stating that the police had cited the "Public Security Ordinance" to block part of the Victoria Park, and citizens should not enter the Victoria Park to participate in an unauthorized assembly.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Xiao Zeyi appeared at the Victoria Park and patrolled the surroundings.
[15:20] At the scene, there were a large number of police cars parked outside the Central Library, a large number of police officers patrolling inside and outside the Victoria Park, and some citizens staying in the Victoria Park were intercepted for investigation.
As part of the road was closed, a security guard held a sign to instruct the public to go to the unclosed tennis court.
▼The police blocked the Victoria Park in the afternoon▼
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The police said that if the situation is bad or the blockade is extended
[14:30] Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters Senior Superintendent (Operation) Liao Jiaqi criticized that some people ignored the opposition of the police and continued to promote and instigate others to participate in the unauthorized assembly. The police believed that someone ignored the opposition of the police and went to the original meeting place. To protect the rights, freedom, safety and other factors of others, the police have the responsibility to take active measures to prevent others from committing illegal acts. Therefore, they cited Article 17(4) of the Public Security Ordinance to implement blockade measures, including six football fields, basketball courts, central lawn and football. Channel of the field.
According to the police, if someone forcibly enters the blockade area, the police officers can use appropriate force and methods to remove the person from the area. The person who forcibly enters can be sentenced to up to 12 months in prison.
The closure order will take effect from 2 pm.
Liao said that he understands that the closure of Victoria Park has an impact on the general public. However, after considering factors such as public safety and order, blocking the maintenance is the most effective method. He emphasized that the police should unblock the Victoria Park as soon as possible if the situation is feasible, and if the situation is bad. The blockade may be extended. He also pointed out that there is still publicity on the Internet that they will go to the Victoria Park for gatherings, emphasizing that the purpose of the police blocking the Victoria Park is to prevent violations from occurring, and that the possibility of violations should be minimized. .
When asked whether it is illegal to raise candlelight in other places, Liao said that as long as the behavior is peaceful, legal and orderly, there is no problem in doing any activity in other places.
Liao was asked whether it was illegal to raise candlelights in other areas. He emphasized that if the behavior was not illegal, the police would ignore it.
Some reporters mentioned that police officers maintained order outside Victoria Park last year and assisted citizens in entering Victoria Park.
Liao said that he disagreed with the statement and emphasized that the police action is advancing as time goes by, and the blockade action only occurs after considering intelligence.
▼Police blockade area▼
Police display announcement refers to participants or violate the "Public Security Ordinance"
[14:10] Police officers at the scene enclosed the six Victoria Park football stadiums with iron horses and displayed a police announcement, stating that if citizens participated in an unauthorized assembly, it would violate the "Public Security Ordinance."
Earlier news stated that the police will use at least 7,000 police officers to cope with today's situation. It is possible that the "Public Security Ordinance" may be used to close part of the Victoria Park to prevent people from gathering.
According to sources, about half of the 7,000 police officers will stay on Hong Kong Island, especially the Victoria Park and the Liaison Office.
The other half of the staff will be on guard in all districts in Hong Kong, including Langham Place in Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront, and Sha Tin New Town Plaza.
According to sources, the police will conduct high-profile patrols and enforce the law with a gathering restriction order to prevent crowds from gathering.
The source also stated that if someone wears black shirts and black pants, calls slogans, and lights candles in Victoria Park on June 4th, they may be deemed to be related to a prohibited assembly. The police may film and then follow up, or even on the spot. Warning or arrest.
▼The Hong Kong University Student Union Washes the Pillar of Sorrow ▼
June 4th 32｜The Hong Kong University Student Union as usual cleans up the pillars of national sorrow, believes that the activities are legal and reasonable
▼Review the June Fourth Rally from 2011 to 2019▼
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