Strong Spirits

After a brief of period of calmness since the district elections, this weekend marked the 26th consecutive weekend of public demonstrations by the people of Hong Kong. Protesters are committed to their five demands and refuse to back down with simple wins against the Pro-Beijing government. Over 300,000 people came out to support the rally and the police provided its approval by issuing their non-objecting letter.

Birdseye view of today’s march in TST. Photo credit KC Leung from HongKong

Week 26: no giving up. from HongKong

As the march from Tsim Sha Tsui to Coliseum began. via @rachel_cheung1 from HongKong

The march comprised of peaceful protesters voicing their demands and concerns, however after the march began and there was a large turnout, the police revoked their non-objecting notice and decides to deploy tear gas onto crowds with children and elders participating.

1646 Police fires tear gas into massive on-going march, where thousands are walking in very close proximity, without any warning. Source: Stand News from HongKong

police fires tear gas for no reason or warning, with many elderly and children being affected from HongKong

Throughout the day there were numerous incidents of brutality by the police, from using pepper spray in close proximity to using tear gas on children and seniors.

Longer version of the older lady being pushed by green object. from HongKong

The girl injured near the eye by a police pepper bullet in Prince Edward on Saturday evening.

Photo: Stand News. #HongKong pic.twitter.com/JUVZmTYJ8e

— Hong Kong Free Press (@HongKongFP) November 30, 2019

As night time comes police’s confrontations increases as they began randomly searching people on the streets or detaining people without violating any laws.

Police conducting stop and search on a group of 20 young girls – Live on RTHK now from HongKong

It was especially bad in areas in Mong Kok and Whampoa, where officers were seen stepping onto private property to confront residents gathering outside and also deploying tear gas in residential areas.

Newly elected member of the Whampoa West District Coucil, Dr. Kwong Po-yin managed to fend off the police. She repeats: "Nobody is touching you, don’t come closer’ from HongKong

12/1 Hong Kong Police pepper sprays reporters and threatens to arrest them for obstruction from HongKong

Hong Kong Police shot a tear gas outside a toy store (credit:Stand News) from HongKong

Stop and Search anyone on the streets of Mong Kong tonight from HongKong

As we enter December, the people of Hong Kong shows they won’t give up so easily and they will not be deterred by coercion. The spirit of Hong Kong is at its all time highest as the most of the people are uniting to fight for their own freedom and autonomy.