Eric Tsang Reacts to Hong Kong’s Occupy Central
Occupy Central protesters continued to gather in Central, Hong Kong on October 1, China’s National Day. The pro-democracy movement protested the Chinese government’s announcement that Hong Kong’s election candidates in 2017 will be chosen by a pro-Beijing committee. Originally led by students, the protest brought Hong Kong’s struggle to retain its independence from the Mainland government to world attention.
To disperse the demonstrators, the Hong Kong police used aggressive crowd control tactics, which included batons, pepper spray, and tear gas. These methods garnered widespread criticism as it violated the Hong Kong citizens’ freedom of speech and assembly. Despite the police response, the protesters remained peaceful and unarmed.
Eric Tsang Comments on Occupy Central
At a charity banquet held on September 28, Eric Tsang (曾志偉) expressed his sadness over the Hong Kong police’s decision to use aggressive tactics on the demonstrators. He does not hope to see more harm and said everyone should have the right to express their opinions freely. He hopes everyone can unite together.
Eric added, “I don’t think [the police] will open fire, but I’m afraid of infiltration by terrorists. The students want to solve the matter peacefully. Whenever [the students] see [the police], they would raise their arms, to show that they’re not violent.”
Asked if the Hong Kong Performing Artistes’ Guild will monitor the events of the protests, Eric expressed that the Guild’s members have their own perspectives and respective differences on the matter. Therefore, the Guild will not release any official statement.
Charmaine Sheh (佘詩曼), Candice Yu (余安安), and Jaime Chik (戚美珍) also expressed their shock at the police resorting to aggressive tactics.
Maria Cordero (肥媽) broke into tears when she was asked about the protests. She stressed that the students are innocent and they should not have to suffer such treatment. Mentioning that the police had resorted to violence in an attempt to quell the protests, Maria cried and said, “Why has Hong Kong become like this? Do they [the police] not have children of their own? Do they not have mothers?”
Maria said the current protests remind her of the leftist riots in 1967 in which demonstrators also clashed with the police, resulting in over 50 deaths. Maria is very upset to witness a similar scenario in Hong Kong again.
Source: East Week
This article is written by Addy for JayneStars.com.
How long do you guys think this occupy central will last?
A long time. I would say at least a week and maybe even longer if China does nothing.
If this was in China these protestors would have been gun down and their organs harvested for the black market.
In Hong Kong because of the international press there, any Chinese military aggression would be shown for the whole world to see.
1/10 is the peak and perhaps last day.
Nope, it’s still going. I think it’d last for a very long time… Until either side does something. Both sides are just waiting each other out, I just really hope they don’t break out anymore violence …….
lol, occupy central. lmao, I was like lmao.
It should remind Maria of the riots in the past due to the violence of the police. However, this is not a riot, it’s a PEACEFUL PROTEST. I can’t stress those terms enough because people think what is happening in HK is a riot BUT IT’S NOT
when you break into government buildings it’s considered a riot. When you storm the streets and block off traffic to multiple districts of hong kong and not let anything through it’s considered a riot. Just because you don’t have weapons in your arms and the police officers do and you shove yourself into a police officers face it’s assault and that’s not considered PEACEFUL AT ALL!
Clearly, we know what side you’re on based on the comment you wrote. I don’t know about you, but I’m in a free country where various opinions are accepted. If you truly believe that the Hong Kong protest is a ‘riot’, search on google news and see what results you get. ‘Riot’ is constantly linked to police and not the protesters. Even though you’re free to express your opinion on this site, you should do your research before writing a comment. As well, a few people being violent doesn’t make the protest a riot. And on that note, the police are the ones creating violence as they are the ones spraying teargas and pepper spray. Whenever the Hong Kongers see the police, they raise their hands, evidencing their innocence. Here, I remind you to think twice before you speak.
Not a single broken glass. The protesters don’t even step on grass or leave trash behind. THIS is how you do peaceful protests, the rest of the world take note. I support you Hong Kong students, greetings from Belgium.
YOU SIDE WITH THE BLUE RIBBON! Don’t you know the police are heartless?
@rain
OK, then call it whatever you want. A riot, a protest, a demonstration, a very big HINT that Hong Kong people do not appreciate or like China’s tactics, an EXAMPLE of what people will do to fight for democracy, a big FINGER to China’s government and their desire to choose a pro-Beijing committee…
Call it whatever you want, it doesn’t matter. It’s the intention that matter, and the intention of the Hong Kong people is not to create violence (although violence may be an unfortunate consequence), but to protect their own rights. Peaceful is just dependent on your perspective. If China would just back off, then these people would not be on the street in the first place.
but this intention will not succeed,china will not approve for more democracy,no matter what.im not against them to fight for more democracy if there are any chance to succeed, i wish them good luck but this is a suicide attempt.and the result will be less freedom in the end.
“OK, then call it whatever you want. A riot, a protest, a demonstration, a very big HINT that Hong Kong people do not appreciate or like China’s tactics, an EXAMPLE of what people will do to fight for democracy, a big FINGER to China’s government and their desire to choose a pro-Beijing committee…”
Thumbs up to Joshua Wong for challenging the government. For sure the government will pay more attention to him lol. It won’t change anything but at least he’s got attention from the world. 😀 🙁 LOL!
I think it’s ridiculous that HK-ers ask for democracy when China is communist. It’s never going to happen!
No one disagrees that that Mainland Chinese governing clashes with HK culture…but protesting like this has to be the dumbest strategy for change. This is like a thousand ants challenging an elephant to a fist fight.
a chinese saying many ants can overthrow a elephant,maybe not with thousands ants but if there are 1 billion they seriously will make a chance,but think this will never happen.
From what i heard Supposedly xi jingping is fighting power against jiang zemin’s faction and jiang zemin want trouble in HK.
I am a Hong Konger but currently living in the USA. as a student myself,i am so proud of the students for being strong leaders in this protest and remaining graceful, peaceful, and calm despite everything. after living in the US for many years and witnessing many violent riots, i can not be more proud of the way the situation is being handled and approached and the unity that is seen this past week.i completely agree with @amy. this is NOT a riot, it’s simply HK people standing up for their rights through a PEACEFUL protest.
The protest was largely peaceful , however there were rotten apples at the front line were spoiling the soup by aggressively shoving and pushing policemen.
If these protesters did that in a democracy country, like the USA which you live in, they would have received a much more violent responds from the policemen.
i am also from HK, now live in USA…I came when i was 18. I respect the students…however, it is not the illegal to block the streets…not letting other to go to school and open the stores…no matter what great reason and goal they have…it is still selfish! I don’t think it is allow in USA neither
do they weep for OFWs demanding right of abode or WTO protesters getting gassed? Did they all unite and voice an opinion when the Diaoyutai protesters got rammed from two directions by the Japanese?
of course not
they voice these opinions because HK police is benevolent and they know China will not abandon them
but no matter what, HK politics is still cleaner than many places where there is a vote. I don’t think that will be improved if these protestors will mean what they claim but I also strongly feel these protestors are from the Allies including China.
Saw some pics posted on FB and should I say this is indeed a very peaceful protest with student protestors who even clean up the places and say sorry on the posters when they had to barricade certain walkways and Subway stations. I sincerely hope this matter would resolve ASAP and return the peace to HK.
Every protest starts peacefully but it will just take a spark and things will get ugly and then comes the opportunists to start the looting.
this isnt america buddy, hong kong is different, people are peaceful.
Don’t know about some of the peaceful pro-democracy politicians. Ever see the brawls and screaming started by ‘long hair’ Leung Kwok Hung in the political chambers? Would he be a qualified leader of HK?
My mum’s reaction to this is actually disgusting- she’s angry/annoyed that people are fighting for “stupid” matters and blocking up the road. She says that they’re acting like Americans with their democracy ideas and just because they’re learned they’re trying to make themselves seem impressive.
I can not stress enough that I certainly don’t agree with her. I fully support this protest.
good on you! 😀
That’s the same for a lot of chinese mothers and people of a certain age group in general. They someone seem to live in a world where everyone has to be obedient and listen to authority figures, even if what they are doing is wrong and unethical. And I hate the fact that somehow democracy and freedom is an ‘American’ thing. They seem to forget that Sun Yat Sen, father of modern china, fought for those same ideals when he started the revolution and overthrew the Qing Dynasty.
“And I hate the fact that somehow democracy and freedom is an ‘American’ thing. They seem to forget that Sun Yat Sen, father of modern china, fought for those same ideals when he started the revolution and overthrew the Qing Dynasty”
And from where did Sun Yat Sen get his democratic ideas??? Where did he go to school during his formative years?
No, America certainly did not invent democracy; but she certainly was the first experiment.
You talk about democracy, but you cannot respect her opinion on the matter. That is the fallacy in democracy.
A protest that is not even organised and are spreading wildly across the city as we speak.
The student federation and the Occupy Central groups have asked the people to stay in the three designated protest areas. What did the people say in response? We are adults, we have minds of our own why do we have to listen to you?
The protest is largely peaceful but the frontline protesters were pushing, swearing at police and shoving umbrellas into police faces. Students stormed the barricades and climbed into the government courtyard kicking down fences. People seem to forget these things, which kicked everything off long before the tear gas.
HK Protesters are now treating the whole thing like a carnival. There are people blocking up the MTR stations and telling people what they can and cannot do. Whilst you have others there partying and having a nice BBQ…in addition to drinking beer.
You can look this up online with videos as evidence to back it up.
People’s livelihood are hugely affected by this protest, stock market is falling and with the lost of money. You can expect people’s fortunes to fall as well, which means death.
There will always be collateral damage in this world.
1000% agree!
Well written！
>>> She says that they’re acting like Americans with their democracy ideas and just because they’re learned they’re trying to make themselves seem impressive.<<
She's wrong. Amurca has the world's highest incarceration numbers per capital.
@ Natalie,
I can see why your mom says that but if everyone thought the way she did,then who would fight for changes and for what they believe in? My mom is from the same generation as yours I think,but she supports this demonstration because she believes we should fight for what we believe in,but only to some extent. I was wondering why it is always students protesting so my mom said it us because they are the future of the country so of course their words and actions are the most powerful.
the students from the ’89movement also fight for what they believes. also against the same communistic china and the result is terrifying,you just dont want to see this happen again. you can fight for changes in a democratic country but not in a communistic regime.and unfortunately hk is a part of this regime.
You are not a very good daughter. You should support your mum.
even if her idea was wrong on all levels, support what she does? there are limits. if my father was alive today, he would support this as well. I understand the mother’s point of view, who does not want to live in a democratic society?
We are individuals. We all have the right to express what we believe in so I shouldn’t support her just because she’s my mum. Imagine if your mum supported ISIS, would you agree just because she’s your mum?
So if her mom kills someone, she needs to support her mom by burying the dead body? Utter stupidity.
@Rika,
LOL
People born with their own brain but don’t use it in adulthood. -sigh-
Gotta agree with your mum…did you get to vote on who gets to be your mum? No of course not, yeah…that’s life. You also did not get to vote on who becomes your teacher at school or vote for your manages you at work. HK is part of China and China is HK’s mum…live with it…1.6 billion others have the same mum so these punk activists are not anymore special…
There were students at the front line of the protest throwing objects at police, storming the police line, violently pushing and shoving policemen. If they do that in any democracies, like the USA, these students would be promptly tasered and arrested.
If Eric Tsang dare to rush police lines and push and shove them in the USA, he would be forced down to the ground and arrested on the spot. That is democracy.
I agree. Most of the students were peaceful and orderly. But a small portion of aggresive protesters did break the rules by breaking through the police barricade and abuse the police.
I support the demonstration for democracy and free speech but i disagree with now much disruption it is causing to schools and hospitals. People need to get to the emergency department without having the major roads blocked. I applaud the rational protesters who pushed others back to let the ambulances through.
I think the police did the right thing by trying to disperse the crowds before any stampedes happened because of the pushing and shoving. I just hope no one gets seriously hurt.
I know there are asking for CY leung to quit by tonight, but that does not solve the problem. He is just the puppet.
I agree. Protest all you want but I don’t think it’s good when you’re affecting the lives of others and all.
actually this protest is going nowhere,they dont have any credits to fight against the communistic party,the student/citizens are brave and idealistic but also unrealistic.i dont think the usa or any foreign country will help them if the liberation army comes in action.if they dont give up then im afraid that this will become a second tian amen and means the end of the sar hk.
I believe this protest will goes on, but I don’t think it’ll end up like Tiannanmen. In those days, no social medias and Internet to spread the news, besides Beijing has a lot to lose if it ended up that way. The only time I believe that will happen is when foul play is involved aka false flag.
they will talk soon with each other, so lets hope that they will come to an agreement.if they couldnt come to a deal then im afraid that there are no other options for the government to use proportional force to make a end to this.
I have my hat off for what they are doing. Very polite,peaceful and clean. I respect HKers and protestors more and more.
Alluka, I can’t agree with you more. Probably the first time I see such polite and peaceful protestors and even cleans up after. HK should be so proud that its younger generation cares about what happens to the country and wants to be a part of it
Chinese people in China needs yo dethrown the communist government! Free China!
Free China.. and let the maerikans in to run the show/
Didn’t the Americans free Iraq…that went “well” didn’t it…
China is prosperous…just need to stamp our the corruption.
Democracy is excellent on paper…doesn’t work as well when you have 1 billion + people…look at India…
Thailand discarded their democracy and went back to military control.
Is was NOT peaceful on Friday night and Saturday. They are just ‘peaceful’ now upon reflection what they did. Those vile protestors were storming high gates and attacking into the Government office. On TV you can see protestors using metal ‘horse’ barriers to attack police cars. What the students are doing is just stupid !
Well, you must watching the footage from CCTV who claims people are ‘rioting’ and ‘causing trouble’ and ‘trying to overthrow the central government’.
HKer, so you denies there were student pushing and shoving policemen, throwing objects at them, and , as Michelle said, pulling and breaking down those ‘metal horse’ fences?
These scenes where clearly showned on HK TVs channels and internation TVs.
Tom, maybe the provocateurs are “sponsored” by foreign elements…
I was watching the HK televised news!
Well to be fair,how can protestsbe 100% peaceful? There is bound to,be some level of violence due to the number of people and other factors? But I must say that I am proud of the students for fighting for what they believe in. Let’s hope their words are heard and their efforts pay off.
Support HK!
We all support HK…doesn’t mean we support the activists’ method. We can support HK and fight for its freedom and culture without hurting it
wow ..looks like that 17 yr old superstar protester has been earmarked by the sponsors 3 years ago..
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-10-01/us-secretly-egging-hong-kong-protesters
Sad that China is trying to discredit the protestors in any way they can think of. Joshua was only 14 yrs. old three years ago so very doubtful the US would invest resources in a kid when there are much better candidates. None of these protests would take place if China would just allow HK the freedom to choose their chief executive.
Why should China let HK choose whoever they “want”.. HK is part of china -no longer leased out or loan out. Like it or lump it – China has a say in HK politics MUCH LESS interference from outside sources.
HK police is showing much more restraint than their counterparts in Guangzhou – so you should not push your luck by running the city to a stop.
China should let HK choose whoever they “want” because………..
1) the freedom to vote is a basic human right
2) China promised HK would be governed under the principle of “one country, two systems” so that HK would have “a high degree of autonomy” in the 50 years after the British colony was returned to China in 1997. Moreoever, HK was supposed to be able to vote for their chief executice in 2017. However, China recently went back on their words and said that HK can only choose between 2 or 3 candidates, all of whom must be approved by Beijing and “love China,” whatever that means.
China can try to impose its iron will on HK like it does on its citizens and neighboring countries in East Asia, but whether China can succeed is another matter. In a similar incident, Putin recently accepted a bitter defeat after trying to impose Russia’s will on Ukraine. China can either try to learn from Russia’s mistake or repeat it.
This is in response to Lao Wai’s comment.
If those prime candidates are compromised – they should be vetted. Period.
WE don’t want NOBLE HOUSE candidates..
The voters in HK are not little kids, they (and everyone else around the world for that matter) deserve the freedom to vote for whoever they want. This is just simple basic human right, yet Beijing can’t even respect that.
Vetted by China? Based on standards developed by Beijing, no doubt. How is that fair to the Hong Kong people when they are the ones who will have to live and obey the laws from a puppet chief executive chosen by Beijing? This is the reason for the protests right now.
Why should the people in HK give Beijing the power to “vet” their candidates so Beijing can choose a puppet chief executive for them? As Benjamin Franklin once said – Those that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
I heard that there power struggle in china between two faction and one of the faction call universal suffrage off in HK to create a mess so that the other faction has to deal with it.
Who are the qualified candidates that HKers have in mind?
HK protesters of the 60’s were deported by British leaders selected by the queen to rule the colony. Hope there won’t be a repeat.
msxie,
..not as bad as the Treaty of Nanjing after the Boxer’s Riot. The Chinese has to pay damages and “retribution-charges” amounting to $15 million – interest compounded THAT amounts to 40 billion in todays terms.
Can you imagine paying for damages to get rid of invaders inside China??
Do you ever read that in History Books?
Do you ever read about the (foreign) NOBLE HOUSES – the far east pioneer Drug Peddlers aha Trading Houses ?
Do you think any of the HK democracy leaders and protesters know about that part of Chinese history?
Do they have any inkling about how HK’ers were treated like 2nd class citizens during early British rule? Yet some of the protesters raised the Union Jack flag
I also hope that history will not repeat itself. I still remember the Tiananmen Square incident. I hope that things like this will not happen again. We need more peace not violence in this world.
Hey dudes,
Even in Amerika, they regularly put down people with tear gases & pepper sprays if not rammed & charged with steel batons and trunks.
Just evident by the recent occupy movements in Financial Districts of New York.
Never mind the latest protest in Ferguson.
More & worst police brutality in a PoliceState.
Enjoy your freedom HongKong people.
I’m not HongKonger, but I’m so impressed with HongKong protesters for their well-mannered and courage to stand up for their rights. Other countries have a lot to learn. HongKong (Civil Rights Umbrella Movement) you have my support!
“Hong Kong’s election candidates in 2017 will be chosen by a pro-Beijing committee.”
If China succeeds, Cantonese will likely end soon (no matter what China promises, which are worthless).
Now that just an ignorant post-of-the-day?
Guangzhou existed long before Beijing was ever a city roughly 500 years before… Last time i went to Guangzhou everyone on the streets & city centre were speaking Cantonese.
And i thought the legal & governing language in HK is English. Not chinese. Did the Brits stripped your mother tongue too?
Good one…nice response!
You gotta be kidding, right? Even prior to the current Cantonese produced TVB dramas and films, a lot of film noir from HK a few decades ago were mostly produced in Mandarin. Before the ‘transition’ to Cantonese.
Most of the major films produced by Shaw Brothers and Cathay in the 60s and 70s were in Mandarin. The movie stars of that time were from mainland China and Taiwan.
You know cantonese is spoken in canton China and many other southern China cities…you know that right?
My guess is that, regarding to HK, if China succeeds, Cantonese will decrease while Mandarin will increase. Time will tell. Wait and see.
Have a nice day!! 🙂
If Charmaine and all the celebrities stand in the front line. I bet, the police would not dare to “push” them.
What a cute post!
The police would just take photos and chat with them (Charmaine celebrities)!!
I meant “Charmaine and other celebrities”.
But if LF had stood in the front line, then…….
I am not impressed at all with what they did, How can they include secondary student as protestors? Student should be at school and not on the street.
Some people in this post profess to compare HK to Ukraine as if they knew what is happenning in Ukraine just by reading AppleDaily.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWkfpGCAAuw
I heard that there power struggle in china between two faction and one of the faction call universal suffrage off in HK to create a mess so that the other faction has to clean it up.
Everyone is focusing on the students as the victims. I think the real victims are the small business operators and common workers who are suffering financially and the protestors are turning a blind eye to their plight. HK is a very tough place to survive and these hard working folks just want to make an honest buck to support their families but they are all caught up in the middle. These university students are supported financially by their families which gives them the freedom to behave this way.
I worked for a company situated in Central, and ever since this started we have had almost ZERO walk-ins. Whatever sales we do now is tru the phone or online.
Haha CC.. you can now get online to Jaynestar more often
What is also upsetting is the protesters only have courage to ask for universal sufferage against Chinese leadership. Where were these “noble” individuals when the British appointed HK governors? They were not protesting and were instead saying to their british overlords “yes sir, thank you sir, sorry sir” HK has never in its history had demoracy yet all these stupid protesters especially the pseudo chinese in North America are screaming for democracy like before…before what? the beginnging of time? HK people have never been able to elect its leaders…ever…and the place turned out pretty fine in my opinion.
Unfortunately, this is true. IMO, this is more about a fight for identity rather than universal suffrage. I’m not saying they don’t deserve to vote, everyone has the right to vote. But from what has been going on in HK, the past months and years, I would its more about identity but packaged in a way that it’s more abt universal suffrage. Like how else is one gonna fight for identity?
Agree with you that it is about identity for them…everything they are doing is symbolic only…as an example demanding CY Leung to resign which would have no impact to their goals of democracy.
Poor CY leung, self made multi-millionaire and captain of industry from humble beginnings being disparaged and looked down upon by individuals not worthy enough to shine his shoes. Why put yourself in harm’s way CY? What do you have to gain being the scapegoat and most hated man in HK?
Are you equating British rule to Communist China rule? Lol…
LOL
So you are saying since its different, Britain has the right to appoint the leader but not the Chinese gvnt?
Guess you are another one of those Hong Kongers who considers themselves “british” and not chinese. Its funny how the brits never considered hong kongers one of them at any time especially in 97
I’m not Chinese at all. But I am a history major who specialized in Asian history. If you honestly believe that the rights of the people will be the same under British rule as they were under Chinese Communist rule, then all the more power to you.
No lah – they were obediently singing
God save the Queen
May the Queen ruleth forever
Rule Britania
Stupid spoiled brats have nothing to do… whenever I open the TV all I see is a bunch of retards laughing and playing around. During the June 4th 89 Tiananmen Square protests we don’t see protesters laughing and playing their stupid phones. They were serious on a mission. Now? All I see is a bunch of kids trying to gain fame… and most important of all being used by adults to do their dirty works. (Pan-Democrats) If they were to occupy Tiananmen Square of the Great Wall of China, then I’ll support them because at least they are in ‘China’ doing something for Hong Kong. I hope these kids can receive enlightenment and get back on track, the world moves around and there are times when you need to realize that there are obligations that you need to fulfill… like helping others who ‘need’ help and giving back to your parents. Each and every one of those young protesters parents raise them with hard earn money and if it wasn’t for such obligations they wouldn’t have the ‘free’ time to have their carnival in those occupied areas… Yes carnival, the occupy Central looks like a carnival and the the group(s) are not even unified. It’s so sad how our beloved HK has so many rejected people… it hurts to watch that our next generation is like this.
In 89 the world does not have cellphone and I doubt you were there to see what really happened. Let’s leave it out.
This time in HK, they are doing peaceful protest. You call it whatever but those students are not spoiled brats. They may end up with nothing but they let the world see what is happening in HK and China somehow will have a step back to consider. It doesnt like China can do everything they want anymore. No second Tinamen
Your funny Alluka. You don’t have to be there to see what happened, you can actually see the major difference in the protesters attitude between the 89 and the Occupy Central. One is on a mission the other is simply having fun.
And you call the student protesters ‘peaceful’? You for real? Who was the one who barge/charge into the Government building? And if they were peaceful, why did they go into the protest with full gear? Think, think about it.
Also whether you like it or not, HK is part of China. We’re simply a city. During the British rule, we never had a universal suffrage. All the governor was selected by the British government until 97. And when HK was handed back to China, we had no call on which Chief Executive to run our city. So cut the BS out, for some reason all of a sudden we want universal suffrage? All I see is the Pan-Democrats lust of power. Being a CE has it’s advantages, and every one of those greedy retards want the seat. Unfortunately students are being used as pawns in this so-called mission. It’s obvious who’s behind the Occupy Central if you watched the whole thing on TV. I don’t think a bunch of students are capable of pulling off something big as well as having the ‘resources’ as well as ‘money’ to keep up with this protest for this long.
Finally, yes they are a bunch of spoiled brats. All I see are a bunch of kids who have nothing to do in their spare time and no goals. They simply want to have fun and to get some fame. Just look at Facebook and you will understand. During a protest, you don’t see people laughing and having fun Alluka. It’s the attitude that always counts. And also their goal is pathetic. You want change? You want a revolution? Then do so in China and don’t make a mess in HK. This place isn’t just about those students, there are people who need to make a living and doing things to keep the society running. IF they did a protest in China, then I will support them fully.
Have to agree…i was always under the illusion that hk parents had very high expectations of their children and disiplined them…i guess that was in the past. I understand the student’s passion as that’s what they learn in University…but where are the parents to remind these punks in times like this that passion does not pay the rent or put food on the table? Wait to these students get out in the real world and figure out how it really works. Don’t believe me? Look at all those radical hippies in the during the 60’s…they are now all in the same financial and political positions that they were protesting against in their younger days.
Well, parents still have high expectations on their children alright, but that has been twisted into spoiling and giving ‘too much’ freedom to them without even teaching/guiding them what is black or white. Just look at the US, sure there is freedom over there, but on the flip side look how messed up their next generation is. Democracy is what we deserve to have, but don’t abuse it and take it for granted. Unfortunately this is becoming a ‘trend’ in our coming era and its a pity to see how our future is going into that direction.
Like you said, when they start to come out to the society and work, they’ll realize that reality is different from delusion. The world goes around and does NOT stop there just for you. You need to contribute to yourself as well as to the society. One thing I find extremely funny is that a bunch of kids talk about Universal Suffrage and democracy, they haven’t even been out to the society, work, or even paid any taxes and they talk about adult shit like it’s effecting them already. Youngsters in HK need to wake up and see that the real threat that is coming at them and that is ‘competition’ coming from all sort of places. Don’t blame others when you wasted your time doing something which is not even your time when you can go out there and improve yourself to be competitive for your future’s sake. The retards keep complaining that people in China are coming to HK and stealing their spots, well stop doing BS stuff and focus on having a goal and improving yourself. Each and every single one of those secondary-high school and university students which are participating in the Occupying Central protest don’t even know what they are doing (No, seriously really) and they are falling behind while the world keeps moving. No wonder people from China are catching up, because our next generation has simply put a stop to our competition.
@Rain, coming from a country plagued with riots, I can say you have no idea what a riot is. Because they go against what is deemed normal behaviour without violence is a riot? So if 1000 people stood in a small Mong Kong street and blocked it because there was simply no space could that be considered a riot?
If 1000 people block my stall and my neighborhood stalls — i would consider it an unruly act.
If the same 1000 people continue to block my stall for another day – i would certainly consider it a riot.
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1608680/live-student-protesters-await-dialogue-date-lung-wo-road-open-traffic
Mong Kok residents are battling with the protesters,, they are getting fed-up
Apparently there are anti-Central Occupying groups gathering around HK now and conflicts are starting up between the two groups. Also, there fights within the Central Occupying groups as there are too many people and not everyone is listen to the organizers. And some protesters are partying which annoys the local people. I applaud the couple who are fasting for this cause. Takes a lot of commitment to fast when some protesters are eating next to you.
I just hope no one gets hurt. I doubt China will dare to bring the tanks in as the whole world is watching them.
Where is Jackie Chan???
This oldman Jackie talked so much about how much he loves & support HK!!…….
Is he still grieved over his son’s……..?
Drop everything,go back to school/Uni or migrate to UK if they dislike Communist rulz. China will not give in!
I heard that Andy Lau supports the students? Well if so, dont go to China for jobs please… Chinese Celebrities are much better and i mean MUCH MUCH MUCH BETTER than HK celebs.
These HK celebrities’ support is the the wind sail.. depends where the wind blows. Case in point was the previous Flash Point with the demo against the Japanese Government.
Ahh But Jacky Chan always know which way is his bread buttered. Muahaha.
Agree with @Lambo . Trying their a$$ off to speak a line mandarin ( still bad ) . Its simple, if you love HK so much then just do jobs in HK. I guess they’ll round up saying sorry when people in China start cutting offers. Haha., Lets face it Hkers , you need China…
just mindgames for the people.
This video explain what really happening in hong kong. I’m not sure is it truth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eob49hfqCAc#t=333
to sandy:
i would take news from falun gong with a grain of salt.
there were falun gong protesters in hong kong too, and the pro-democratic protesters had some scuffles with them because they didn’t want the falun gong to paint a certain image of the protests. i read this on the bbc. but i bet you wouldn’t see this being reported on china uncensored, off the great wall, new tang dynasty tv, or the epoch times.
Theyare letting loose water Canons in ITALY even as we speak.. haha No watercanons at Central or Admiralty
http://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2014/oct/02/european-central-bank-ecb-meeting-markets-mario-draghi-live