Political situation
Written by: Wu Zhuoan Zhou Lixi
2021-06-29 15:14
Last update date: 2021-06-29 15:14
The Social People's Company, Tianshui Connection, and the Lantau Guardian Alliance applied to the police to hold the "July 1" parade. However, the police refused to approve the notice of no objection for epidemic prevention reasons. The three groups appealed to the Public Assembly and Procession Appeals Committee today (29th).
The outside world is concerned that if the appeal of the "July 1" parade is rejected, whether democratic parties or organizations will "change their lines" and set up streets in various districts.
When receiving enquiry from "Hong Kong 01", Meng Zhaoda, the director general of the United Labor Union, said that street stations will be set up in 3 to 4 districts, including Causeway Bay and Mong Kok. The street stations will be "opposed to political repression" and "release political prisoners." Emphasize that no gatherings and demonstrations will be promoted.
The chairman of the Social People's Company Huang Hao-ming pointed out that the party will set up two to four street stations in Causeway Bay. The location of the street stations will be adjusted depending on whether the police will "close the area."
The Democratic Party middleman pointed out that the party will not put up a street stand on the day of "July 1" this year after deliberation.
▼July 1 Parade in previous years▼
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The Workers Union is expected to be at Baijie Station in Districts 3 to 4
The Confederation of Trade Unions stated that even if the police refused to approve the "July 1st" parade, the "July 1st" is an important tradition of Hong Kong's civil society. Even if they are unable to participate in the parade, different groups still intend to continue to open street stations in various districts to maintain civil society positions. Announce street station arrangements and details in the evening.
When Meng Zhaoda accepted the "01" inquiry, he pointed out that even if the civil society and other groups failed to appeal the "July 1" demonstration, the trade union still hoped to speak out in a legal manner.
Meng Zhaoda pointed out that with the themes of "opposing political repression" and "release of political prisoners," street stations will be set up in three to four districts, including Causeway Bay and Mong Kok, and he emphasized that street stations will not promote any gatherings or demonstrations.
On the eve of June 4th, Zou Xingtong, the vice chairman of the stake, stated that she would go to Victoria Park to light the candles as usual. However, on the morning of June 4th, she was arrested by the police on suspicion of propagating or publishing an unauthorized assembly.
When asked if he was worried that Weibai Street would be arrested first, Meng Zhaoda said that the "red line" of the National Security Act is constantly "flipping", and many Hong Kong people are already living in "political fear" and think they cannot do " Unlimited retreat" emphasizes that the street station is the legal right of Hong Kong people.
He said that the street station will not promote any gatherings or demonstrations, but only exercise the most basic human rights and "do the right things."
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The Democratic Party does not stand on the street after deliberation
Tianshui Online cooperated with the community company and the Lantau Guardian Alliance to bid for the "July 1" parade this year, but the parade appeal was rejected.
Lin Jin, a member of Tianshui Connection and Yuen Long District Councillor, said that he is still thinking about it at this stage, and it is up to them to decide whether the other two groups will set up street stations.
Huang Hao-ming pointed out that the Social People's Company initially planned to set up 2 to 4 street stations on the day of "July 1". They will be located in the area of Great George Street in Causeway Bay. The location will be adjusted depending on whether the police will "close the area" unless the police close the area significantly. Expand, and then make judgments on the situation.
On July 1st last year, the Democratic Party set up 17 street stations in the port area to sell lottery tickets to raise funds and appeal to the public to donate.
The Democratic Party middleman pointed out that the party will not put up a street stand on the day of "July 1" this year after deliberation.
When receiving enquiries, the Civic Party also stated that it currently has no plans to hold a street stop.
Democratic Party Chairman Luo Jianxi.
(Profile picture / Photo by Lu Yiming)
The pro-democracy group expects "being arrested before going out"
Some pro-democracy people said frankly that the current political environment is deteriorating rapidly. With reference to the June 4th incident this year, even if you want to put up a street station, you will have a good chance to "shut up." It is also estimated that the police are hoarding heavy troops on July 1. It may "have been arrested before going out."
This year’s "June 4th", the police used Article 17(4) of the Public Security Ordinance for the first time to block the passages of the six football fields, basketball courts, central lawn and football fields of Victoria Park. If someone forcibly enters the blockade area, police officers can use it. Appropriate force and methods should be used to remove the relevant persons from the relevant area. Those who enter forcibly can be sentenced to up to 12 months in prison, and a large number of police forces will be deployed in Causeway Bay and all districts in Hong Kong.
The police issued an objection notice against the July 1 parade
Three groups bid to host the July 1 parade, claiming that the arrangement meets the requirements of the police and expects to be issued a notice of no objection
July 1st Parade｜3 groups including the community took over the bid to host a legal parade to express their demands
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The July 1st parade, the citizens of the Hong Kong version of the National Security and Law Police Department
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