Hong Kong University’s Pillar of National War moved out of the stake today: It’s more appropriate for the University of Hong Kong to contact Gao Zhihuo

The University of Hong Kong sent a letter to the Stake Association last Thursday (7th), requesting the Stake Association to remove the "Pillar of National Sorrow" before 5 pm today, otherwise it would be regarded as a waiver.

The Alliance of Stakes responded to the Hong Kong Index today (13th) before the deadline that "Pillar of National War" belongs to the original creator Gao Zhihuo. The other party has recently publicly stated that he is the owner of "Pillar of National War" and learned that the other party is appointing a lawyer to follow up For the relevant situation, the Stake Association believes that it is more appropriate for the University of Hong Kong to directly approach the lawyer Gao Zhihuo.

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Cai Yaochang: HKU has a social responsibility and mission to retain the "pillar of national sorrow"

The Stake said that Gao Zhihuo loaned the "Pillar of National Sorrow" to the Stake in 1997 for permanent exhibition in Hong Kong. Later, in 1998, the Student Union of the University of Hong Kong voted to permanently display the "Pillar of National Sorrow" in June of the following year. On the evening of the 4th, the "Pillar of National Sorrow" will be transported from Victoria Park to the platform of the Huang Kejing Building of the University of Hong Kong by the Hong Kong University Students' Association.

Gao Zhihuo also came to Hong Kong in 2013 to repair the "Pillar of National Sorrow" and repaint it in orange.

The Stake also pointed out that Gao Zhihuo has recently issued a statement stating that he is still the owner of "Pillar of National Sorrow". It is reported that he has appointed a lawyer to follow up on "Pillar of National Sorrow". Therefore, the University of Hong Kong directly approached Mr. Gao Zhihu's lawyer. The treatment is more suitable.

Stake liquidator Tsai Yiu-chang believes that as a space with free speech and academic freedom, HKU has the social responsibility and mission to retain the "Pillar of National Sorrow". It is hoped that the school can comply with the standards of conduct over the past 20 years and allow the "Pillar of National Sorrow" in HKU. The campus is erected.

Gao Zhihuo.

Gao Zhihuo: He has written to the University of Hong Kong for a hearing

Gao Zhihuo also issued a statement to the media this morning stating that he has successfully appointed a lawyer in Hong Kong. Yesterday, at 11 a.m. Hong Kong time, a lawyer's letter was sent to the University of Hong Kong requesting a hearing.

Gao Zhihuo emphasized that he hopes that his ownership can be respected and that the sculpture will be transported out of Hong Kong to ensure that the process is orderly and without any damage.

Gao Zhihuo reiterated that if the sculpture is damaged as a result, the school has the responsibility to make compensation.

Gao Zhihuo: I have written to the University of Hong Kong requesting a hearing in order to remove the "Pillar of National War" from Hong Kong to stay in the unknown. The Stake reiterated that the artist Gao Zhihu owns the school and should contact the sculptor's warning to deal with the removal of the Pillar of National War from Hong Kong. Damage or claim: not giving up ownership

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