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14 Pics From The Massive Protests In Hong Kong That Illustrate The Discipline And Respect Of The People
The semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong has been rocked by protests recently after a controversial extradition bill, one that allows 'suspects' to be taken back to mainland China for questioning, has reopened old wounds and grievances.
The former British colony, which was handed back to Chinese rule in 1997, has endured an uneasy relationship with the mainland while attempting to keep its special status in a "one country, two systems," agreement.
Attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to further impose its will on the Hong Kong population have resulted in pro-democracy protests and civil disobedience, with activists most recently finding their voice in the 2014 'Umbrella Movement' which occupied large parts of Hong Kong for 79 days.
Now Hong Kongers are out on the streets again, heading out in even larger crowds of people this time. It is estimated that around 2 million people, 25% of the Hong Kong population, have taken part in the peaceful protests so far, and they have forced both the local government and Beijing to rethink their stance.
These are no wild, violent insurrections, though. Hong Kongers do their protests differently! Showing discipline, unity, good manners, and respect for their city; this is an expression of peaceful people power at its finest. Something that we could all learn from Chinese people when dealing with oppressive policies from those in power.
Scroll down to check out how Hong Kongers are successfully and respectfully standing up for a good cause, and let us know what you think about the Hong Kong protest in the comments!
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Hong Kong Students Studying For Their Finals While Protesting
Exam time is coming up and while Hong Kongers need to fight for their collective autonomy, they also have to take care of their individual futures too. Combining their responsibilities to their city with their need to succeed at school, these students were able to show their support without interrupting their exam prep.
Rhonda Wandler 6 years ago
What awesome young people. Asian youth are what our youth, in North America, should esteem towards. We can enjoy our relaxed democracy and be diligently studious too. A percentage of you have. Come on to the rest of those.
Eugenio Blanco 6 years ago
But that's is IMPOSIBLE in our country leader of freedom and democrazy USA, Antifa punks and in specially BLACKS punks always made riots and vandalism where they are, any time, with hundred of thousands of dollars in damages,,.
The fear among many Hong Kongers about the introduction of this extradition bill is that authorities will be able to target political challengers and critics, a further erosion of their freedoms. The conviction rates are extremely high in mainland China, with denial of representation, torture and arbitrary detention also common. If a pro-democracy campaigner can be taken to Beijing and swiftly disappeared without trial, where does that leave Hong Kongers in the fight for their future?
Supporters of the proposed law argue that it will protect Hong Kong from becoming a haven for criminals, out of the reach of Chinese authorities. State-owned newspaper state-owned China Daily said: “Any fair-minded person would deem the amendment bill a legitimate, sensible and reasonable piece of legislation that would strengthen Hong Kong’s rule of law and deliver justice.”
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Level Of Tidiness In Hong Kong After A Protest Of 1.3 Million People!
Rowlie 6 years ago
In comparison to my country it does look like a screenshot from a sci-fi movie
Rich McCormick 6 years ago
Wish lazy Americans were so considerate. After a protest, rally, fair or any other large gathering it's like an ugly trash bomb hit the entire area. It's gross and embarrassing to say I'm an American when I see this sort of behavior! I for one will carry my trash a mile or more until I find a trash receptacle! PEACE
Tom Sikorski 6 years ago
This is just fundamental respect to people and environment, but to some people it can be amazing. I am equally shocked seeing clean streets of Warsaw when I leave London from time to time.
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Hong Kong Protestors Giving Way To Ambulance Like Crossing The Red Sea
Foxxy 6 years ago (edited)
That’s how it should be anywhere, by blocking the ambulance you could be a cause of someone death if they don’t get there in time.
Amber Jouer 6 years ago
Sadly, the number of drivers I see almost every day who don't pull over for ambulances and fire trucks is just staggering. -_-
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Rhonda Wandler 6 years ago
No chaos. No confusion of what’s right. Hurrah to Hong Kong. I wouldn’t trust the mainland of China either. I feel as tho they have much to much force. Impatient to control the mass of population perhaps. Can there not be legislation that makes it so Hong Kong is obligated to try their citizens for allegations of crime abroad ??
Tralee Aylett 6 years ago
this is how it should be. ..and then not attacking the EMT once they arrive
Rose Lei 6 years ago
We let the ambulance pass through many times that day. While the Hong Kong police block the ambulance and even drag the victim from the ambulance to arrest on 6.12.
Sasha Taylor 6 years ago
This should go without saying....the ambulance should always have right of way.
Edward Troy Perrot Sanderson 6 years ago
It wouod be the same here on PEI! Of course, we would never get that kind 9f crowd. Loll
Hong Kong has been fighting a slow, methodical takeover by the Chinese government; according to the Guardian: "Hong Kong’s top political leader is not elected by ordinary voters but by a 1,200-strong election committee accountable to Beijing. Half of its legislature are chosen through indirect electoral systems that favour pro-Beijing figures."
Mainland China’s increasing political, economic and cultural influence in Hong Kong has caused a great deal of worry. Property prices are soaring as wealthy investors from the mainland move in while local press outlets have been increasingly brought under Beijing's control. The largely youthful protesters on the streets of Hong Kong are facing the might of one of the richest and strongest countries on Earth, but they are facing up to the challenge with courage, respect and integrity.
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Hong Kong Protestors Cleaning Up The Field After The Protest
A notable feature of the protests has been the eagerness of those who take part to clean up after themselves. Large scale protests like these can quickly turn into riots, with more extreme elements of society taking advantage of the chaos to loot, steal and vandalize property.
These protests seem to have largely avoided this phenomenon as they are essentially self-policing, a perfect example of people looking out for each other to protect the greater good. They love their city and show it the respect it deserves, unlike recent riots in Paris, London or Athens, just to name a few.
Linda Robinett 6 years ago
Again, neat like the Japanese who cleaned the soccer stadium after losing a game.
Samantha Dement-Graham 6 years ago
I wish that more people did this, not just at protests, but whenever there is a gathering of people. I can't stand leaving an event and seeing how much trash is left behind. How hard is it to take out what you brought in or used? It is so rude to just assume someone will clean up after you. My kids have been taught from a very early age that you leave no trace behind.
Delilah Jones 6 years ago
High work ethic, high standards, high morals. That's why no one ever complains about them when they migrate to the West. They do it right, they do it respectfully.
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Protesters Shield Themselves With Umbrellas Against Pepper Spray Used By The Police Outside The Government Headquarters In Hong Kong
Randy Dhuyvetter 6 years ago
First thing that went through my head when I saw this
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Ricky Lau 6 years ago
How would you know? In Hong Kong, the 7-Eleven umbrella sold for tens of HK dollars.
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Volunteers In Ponchos Marked With A Blue Cross, Wearing Surgical Masks And Goggles, Form A Human Wall To Protect The First Aid Area Right Outside Admiralty Station, Across The Street From The Hong Kong Central Government Offices
Monday 6 years ago
It's kind of disgusting that they need to protect the first aid station. I get that the government will want to stop protests for various reasons....but leave medical stations alone. Good on these people for protecting it though.
Edward Ching 6 years ago
Cause police didnt care if it is first aid or press, still move in the beat everyone up
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June Lam 6 years ago
A HK police grabbed a serious wounded protester from the ambulance to prevent him being sent to hospital, according to a ambulance man.
Andromeda Sparkle 4 years ago
WHAT THE F- I ALREADY HATED THOSE SICK F***S BUT WHAT?! ( I’m talking about the police )
Load More Replies... Edward Troy Perrot Sanderson 6 years ago
Brave and smart. We could learn a lot from this group.
Pamela Fan 6 years ago
Medical volunteer confirmed that polices deployed the tear gas into a medical station aimly.
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We’re Hong Kong People, We’re Crazy People. There’re 2 Millions People Protesting But Still Very Disciplined
Ani Archeron 6 years ago
This is how you prove a point! Minimal violence, but still proving you care. I have enormous respect for every one of those people.
Monday 6 years ago
I also have the utmost respect for these protesters. They're standing up for what they believe in but they aren't negatively impacting the lives of other people just wanting to get to work or get home.
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A Small Crowd Is Back Outside The Hong Kong Government Offices...to Clean Up The Rubbish. To Sort Out Recyclables And Unused Materials, And Clean Up The Rubbish. Incredible
Laura Enez 6 years ago
Woodstock people could have taken a lesson from these people!
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katboxjanitor 6 years ago
Impressive respect for their fellow Hong Kong residents and businesses.
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Impressive How Thoughtful And Organised These Protestors Are. Bottles Of Water Are Left Along Pavements And Other Strategic Areas So People Can Douse Themselves, And Put Out Teargas Grenades When Police Move In
Delores Berg 6 years ago
That's not how OCD works. That's being a**l retentive or a control freak.
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Notes Of Remembrance Cover A Sidewalk Outside Pacific Place, A Luxury Mall From Which A Protester Fell To His Death Yesterday Night
Social workers set up this station for people "to commemorate a martyr, to express their feelings and emotions."
LuckyL 6 years ago
I'm not sure - I think they are wearing black for the protest anyways
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Rich McCormick 6 years ago
My heart just broke. I mean look at the sea of notes ... it's incredible!
Elisa Wong 6 years ago
Not an accident. He was protesting on top of the building and demanding the chief executive resign, to take back the extradition law, to release young protesters who have been arrested etc. He then fell off the building... well basically jumped to his death (firemen tried to save him but he slipped from his shirt and fell 4 stories down to the pavement)
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Hong Kong Press Wears Helmets, Eye Masks And Reflective Vests To Express Discontent Towards Local Police's Actions
Candy Monster 6 years ago
Journalists wore protective gear in the press conference after a few incident of journalists being attacked by HK police. Here's one of the videos: https://observers.france24.com/en/20190614-hong-kong-protests-photographer-police-viral
jevais 6 years ago
The police came from the mainland China. Hong Kong was a democratic country before that it was taken back from GB. Now these people will live in a COMMUNIST WORLD, may God hear them.
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Aren’t they wearing those things to protect themselves (possibly from the police)?
캉 홍빈 6 years ago (edited)
Nope, it's sort of like they're mocking them. They're wearing protection at a press conference to show how rough the police are
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Ken Ho 6 years ago
There is video recording of the period of conflict in front of the gov HQ. Many protesters throw helmets, water bottles and broken umbrellas to the police while they try to push forward and enter gov HQ. Seems only 1 to 2 ppl throw bricks, and less than 5 bricks were thrown. The shoots did not happen during the conflict to avoid police injury. The conflict was stopped by tear gas. After the conflict, some police start shooting random protesters.
jevais 6 years ago
so sad to see that the freedom of the people is being shattered by this very monster from mainland China. So sad.
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Hong Kong Protesters Helping Journalist After Tear Gas Deployment
Falcon 6 years ago
I think this shows how the protesters are good people standing up for what they think is wrong rather than mindless rioters and looters that has been common in a lot of other countries.
Bob Beltcher 6 years ago
Unfortunately, if there's even one bad actor in a protest that's all you'll hear about and that's what you'll remember. Those that organize a protest have a valid reason. But they can't prevent others that have bad intentions from joining.
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These Hong Kong Protesters Run Around Putting Out Fires Instead Of Starting Them
birdhouse 6 years ago
They are not being kind and putting out a fire. It's a tear gas grenade they are stopping.
Jake FT 6 years ago
But aren't they kind putting out the tear gas grenade before it deploys on the protesters who can possibility get hurt from it?
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Brandford Chan 6 years ago
Thank you Boredpanda for posting these pictures. We the Hong Kongers could use all the attention and support from overseas.
Florence Au 6 years ago
Thank you for making such a comprehensive summary. I was born and raised in Hong Kong. We love our city and hope the wolrd know what is happening here!
Amr Mohamed 6 years ago
This is badass!!!! Though I would like to note that that looked like a dinky little teargas canister. Not the US-made ones used in the Middle East.
Whatevers not taken 6 years ago
Who did start the fires then? BTW tear gas canister cant start fires. Look it up.
Muses Edit 6 years ago
You do know it is illegal to consume cats and dogs in Hong Kong right? Or are we one of those Asian places that you will condemn for some fake internet points because they are all the same to you anyway?
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At Times Square, Causeway Bay A Guide On How To Fold Origami Lilies For Those Who'd Like To Pay Tribute To The Protester Who Fell To His Death Saturday Night
Tamma Hon 6 years ago
latest photo from other facebook users that ppl tidy up the sidewalk outside Pacific Place by themselves 64568829_1...e9c8da.jpg 
Sandra La Madeleine 6 years ago
Cute and wholesome? May I suggest Heartbreaking and sad?
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What do you think ?
Monday 6 years ago
and South Africans burn down their free clinics to protest poor service delivery....
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TheKnightOwl 6 years ago
Hong Kong is an interesting place, though it's been a long time since I've been there. The youth were always respectful and courteous, but the homeless problem was heartbreaking - the worst I'd ever seen. However, perfect strangers were always happy to help me. Including one time when I almost passed out in the street, and an older lady ran to me and called over other women. They all started rubbing some sort of oil on my pulse points, and walked with me until I felt better. I'd love to go back someday soon.
Cherrie Chiu 6 years ago
I was in HK just 4 weeks ago. I only encountered 2 homeless people in my 3 days in Kowloon; nothing like the homelessness in San Francisco, or Los Angeles (there are homeless people in the landscaping in front of the LAX international terminal).
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Harish Bhardwaj 6 years ago
Leave Hong Kong and its people alone. They are currently teaching the world how to register a discontentment. #respect
Lana Belysheva 6 years ago
Meanwhile, in Montreal, taxi driver strike a couple of months ago. They blocked access to the airport, and a driver of the head car came out and proceeded to demonstratively urinate in the middle of the road, right in front of my office. Facepalm.
Pervinca 6 years ago
Total respect to this people. Unfortunately in my country we are far away from this amount of civilization. Hong Kong people are an example for all the world. Thank you for show us how People should behave.
Charlene Chow 6 years ago (edited)
Thx you!!! Plz come visit our city!!!! 🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰
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Monday 6 years ago
and South Africans burn down their free clinics to protest poor service delivery....
Load More Replies... TheKnightOwl 6 years ago
Hong Kong is an interesting place, though it's been a long time since I've been there. The youth were always respectful and courteous, but the homeless problem was heartbreaking - the worst I'd ever seen. However, perfect strangers were always happy to help me. Including one time when I almost passed out in the street, and an older lady ran to me and called over other women. They all started rubbing some sort of oil on my pulse points, and walked with me until I felt better. I'd love to go back someday soon.
Cherrie Chiu 6 years ago
I was in HK just 4 weeks ago. I only encountered 2 homeless people in my 3 days in Kowloon; nothing like the homelessness in San Francisco, or Los Angeles (there are homeless people in the landscaping in front of the LAX international terminal).
Load More Replies... Harish Bhardwaj 6 years ago
Leave Hong Kong and its people alone. They are currently teaching the world how to register a discontentment. #respect
Lana Belysheva 6 years ago
Meanwhile, in Montreal, taxi driver strike a couple of months ago. They blocked access to the airport, and a driver of the head car came out and proceeded to demonstratively urinate in the middle of the road, right in front of my office. Facepalm.
Pervinca 6 years ago
Total respect to this people. Unfortunately in my country we are far away from this amount of civilization. Hong Kong people are an example for all the world. Thank you for show us how People should behave.
Charlene Chow 6 years ago (edited)
Thx you!!! Plz come visit our city!!!! 🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰
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