Hong Kong University’s Pillar of National War moved out of the stake today: It is more appropriate for the University of Hong Kong to contact the owner 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 situation, the Stake 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 stated that Gao Zhihuo loaned the "Pillar of National Sorrow" to the Stake in 1997 for a permanent exhibition in Hong Kong. Afterwards, the University of Hong Kong Student Union passed a referendum in 1998 and placed the "Pillar of National Sorrow" on campus. , On the evening of June 4th of the following year, the "Pillar of National Sorrow" will be transported from Victoria Park to the Hong Kong University Huang Kejing Building platform by the Hong Kong University Student Association.

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

The Stake also stated that Gao Zhihuo 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 with "Pillar of National Sorrow". Therefore, the University of Hong Kong directly contacted Gao Zhihu's lawyer to handle the matters. Fit.

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, creator of the Pillar of National War.

(Gao Zhihuo Facebook)

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

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