Approaching October, in addition to the National Day activities held by major organizations, there are also various "Double Ten" activities.
The Secretary for Security Deng Bingqiang said in a newspaper interview that during the "Double Ten" on October 10, citizens should not attempt to "separate Taiwan from China" or encourage or even instigate other people to do such behaviors. The police Strictly enforce the law.
In Hong Kong, there have been pro-Taiwan groups celebrating the "Double Ten" in the past. However, under the "Hong Kong National Security Law", it is unknown whether it will be regarded as an act of promoting Taiwan independence. Last year, related activities were forced to cancel.
Liu Zhaojia, vice president of the National Hong Kong and Macau Research Association, pointed out that under the current new political situation, the government will be careful to prevent people from expressing political messages against the central government through the "Double Ten" celebration. It is expected that the SAR government will strictly control it.
For many years, the former Yuen Long District Council vice chairman Mak Yecheng, who has organized the Double Ten events for many years, said that given the harsh political environment in Hong Kong, there will be no celebration of the 1911 Revolution this year.
Deng Bingqiang: If there is no intention of Taiwan independence, why should we celebrate Double Ten?
In an interview with Sing Tao Daily, Deng Bingqiang pointed out that there may be serious violations of the "Double Ten": "Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. Anyone who attempts to separate Taiwan from the country or incites others to separate Taiwan from the country, We will inevitably take decisive enforcement actions. I call on anyone not to do these acts. This is a very serious crime."
When asked whether it would be illegal to raise or hang the "blue sky, white sun and red" flag and call related slogans, Deng Bingqiang pointed out that he would deal with the actual situation according to individual circumstances. "If you really want to separate Taiwan from China, we must find evidence. , To prove what you think in your heart and what you do.” As for the act of celebrating the "Double Ten", he said that it depends on the intention: "Anyone who intends to separate Taiwan from China is a serious crime. You must first Ask yourself if you have this intention. If you don’t have this intention, why do you want to celebrate this day?” He pointed out that he will not judge from a flag alone. It depends on whether the flag is written and what words are written on it. , Who are nearby, what do they say, and how the people react to their behavior.
Last year, the group-run event restaurant cancelled the lease on the grounds of restricting gatherings
Under the "Docklands National Security Act", last year's Double Ten Festival related activities were cancelled. Some groups originally planned to hold two celebrations at the London Restaurant in Mong Kok, but the restaurant suddenly adopted a "restricted gathering order" on the eve of the event. Refusal to provide venues.
At that time, Mr. Mai Yecheng, the vice chairman of the Yuen Long District Council who was involved in organizing the event, questioned that the cancellation of the event was related to the National Security Law.
Article 20 of the National Security Law states that "separating the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or any other part of the People's Republic of China from the People's Republic of China" or "unlawfully changing the legal status of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or any other part of the People's Republic of China" is a crime.
The article does not state whether Taiwan independence is a crime, but literally "any other part of the People's Republic of China" should include Taiwan.
Liu Zhaojia: Celebrating "Double Ten" divided into three categories, or some people challenge the state power
Liu Zhaojia, the vice president of the National Hong Kong and Macau Research Association, said in an inquiry from "Hong Kong 01" that the nature of celebrating the "Double Ten" is generally divided into three categories: one is simply celebrating the Revolution of 1911 and overthrowing the monarchy; the other is the memory of some pro-Taiwan communities The governance of the Republic of China in the past; the third is to use the "Double Ten" to make some political expressions.
He pointed out that the third purpose is the most dangerous, because the use of "Double Ten" to promote political messages often involves recognizing Taiwan as an "independent country", supporting Taiwan as an "independent political entity," and opposing China's overall Taiwan policy. As a means of "soft confrontation" Chinese governance.
He believes that as long as the activities are conducted in a low-key manner and no political declarations are made, the danger is not too great.
However, he mentioned that in the current political environment, there may still be some opposition forces who are ready to do something to stimulate the central nerves. "If you are not a pro-Taiwan community, you are purely a new generation born and raised in Hong Kong, how can you remember anything? What about the Republic of China? Of course it’s a tortuous statement to challenge the state’s power and promote the right to independence?” He predicted that the SAR government will be strict with the "Double Ten" celebrations and prevent the escalation of the incident, especially the current Taiwan independence forces are very arrogant in Taiwan and the United States Strengthening political and military ties with Taiwan poses a considerable threat to mainland China. Of course, the SAR government must prevent some people from challenging the central authority through dissatisfaction with the SAR, as this will affect the cross-strait situation.
Mai Yecheng has organized activities to celebrate Double Ten for many years.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Mai Yecheng: No related activities will be held
Mai Yecheng replied to the reporter of "Hong Kong 01": "Considering the harsh political environment in Hong Kong, there will be no celebration of the Revolution of 1911 this year."
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