Hong Kong “National Security Law” decision withdrawal of civic groups on the street

Hong Kong “National Security Law” decision to withdraw from citizens' groups on street street May 31 at 18:35

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In response to China's decision to introduce a "national security legislation" into Hong Kong, a civic group conducts street activities in Hong Kong, and it is decided that "the introduction of the legislation will lead to the loss of freedom and the rule of opposition." Appealed for the withdrawal.

Street activities were carried out by a civic group that appealed to China for democratization in Hong Kong, and if the "national security legislation" to crack down on anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong was introduced, "freedom of speech was lost and "I am ruled by politics" and urged China to withdraw the introduction of the legal system.

The group hosted a large-scale demonstration march every year in Hong Kong before June 4, 1989, when the Tiananmen Incident occurred in 1989. Was not allowed to.

Unlike mainland China, where public talk of the Tiananmen case is taboo, Hong Kong has been allowed to hold rallies and demonstrations in memory of victims under the "unilateral, dual system". With the introduction of the "legal system," there is growing concern that these activities may be subject to crackdowns in the future.

A woman who participated in street activities said, "The scary thing is not only that new laws are applied, but that it also creates fear in society and silences people."

In Hong Kong, public opposition is increasing over the introduction of the "national security legislation", but due to the prevention of the new coronavirus infection, assembly is regulated and police enforcement is becoming more severe. , Protests are more limited than before.

Hong Kong The background of difficult protests

Large-scale protests have continued in Hong Kong since June last year, but since the beginning of this year, the number of calls for protests has dropped significantly due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

Citizens have decided to introduce a "national security legislation" into Hong Kong, and there are again protest movements among the citizens, many of whom are small-scale facilities such as in commercial facilities. The rally has reduced the number of large-scale demonstrations it used to have, and reduced the amount of vandalism.

The background is that the Hong Kong government will continue to take measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus until next month by banning more than nine people from gathering.

For this reason, police have not allowed meetings and demonstrations, and are continuing to crack down in various parts of the country. Hundreds of people a day may be arrested for participating in illegal rallies, making it harder for citizens to participate in protests.

In addition, since June last year, 8,300 people have been arrested for protests, and more than 1,600 of these people have been prosecuted for rioting or for participating in illegal rallies.

Many of these people have been released on bail, but partly because of fear of affecting future trials, they have withdrawn from participating in protests.

On the other hand, the "national security legislation" introduced this time is led by the Chinese government and the Hong Kong government and the parliament do not have the authority to make decisions, so among the citizens, "to appeal to the international community to move the Chinese government The idea that "there is only a means" is spreading, and democratic groups and other organizations frequently hold press conferences to encourage the international community to support more than ever.