I feel like the world has forgotten about Hong Kong and consigned it to the tyranny of the Chinese government. Nevermind that it's proof in the pudding that deals made with the CCP will be changed...
I feel like the world has forgotten about Hong Kong and consigned it to the tyranny of the Chinese government. Nevermind that it's proof in the pudding that deals made with the CCP will be changed without notice.
They claim it's to keep things 'pure' but I'll bet dollars to donuts that if someone had a username supporting the CCP, it'd get a free pass.
In the defense of most countries, how can we respond? We've forgotten Tibet and the Uighurs. Hong Kong has been crushed, what are we supposed to do? For my money, give them free visas to gtfo, and...
In the defense of most countries, how can we respond? We've forgotten Tibet and the Uighurs. Hong Kong has been crushed, what are we supposed to do?
For my money, give them free visas to gtfo, and move towards maximally defending and supporting Taiwan, where we can actually still make a difference.
Yup! That's exactly what's been happening :) counties like UK and Canada have been making it easier to leave, and US has been extra friendly to Taiwan. For me, on the small front, I just try to...
Yup! That's exactly what's been happening :) counties like UK and Canada have been making it easier to leave, and US has been extra friendly to Taiwan.
For me, on the small front, I just try to buy less Chinese made goods, which is good for the environment and good for local businesses and human rights in general. Try to hit several goals at once :) because my energy and money are limited.n
I wish there was an easier way to make sure you're buying things that have been worked on by free countries. I try to buy local whenever I can anyway, but I wish there was an easier way to say, I...
I wish there was an easier way to make sure you're buying things that have been worked on by free countries. I try to buy local whenever I can anyway, but I wish there was an easier way to say, I only wants good and services from Japan, Europe, Taiwan, Canada, etc. I'd be happy to pay a premium if I could be assured that all the money went to Estonia, not China.
There's other considerations too (environmental, social, etc) but it's really hard to check the supply chains to everything I buy.
Indeed it's very hard to get the full story. Even a humble local potato might have been fertilized with X and grew in soil from Y and watered with a hose made in Z. Since human beings are very...
Indeed it's very hard to get the full story. Even a humble local potato might have been fertilized with X and grew in soil from Y and watered with a hose made in Z. Since human beings are very easily wearied, I think we all need to do what is sustainable for ourselves, so that our small efforts can last over a longer time.
At the very least, reducing the world's reliance on cheap Chinese labor is something I too try to do by buying things not made in China where possible. And support Taiwan's independence!
At the very least, reducing the world's reliance on cheap Chinese labor is something I too try to do by buying things not made in China where possible.
Part of the problem is that the CCP doesn't want ANYONE who has opinions that run counter - to be free to voice that opinion and if they can stop them within their "borders" then they will do it....
Part of the problem is that the CCP doesn't want ANYONE who has opinions that run counter - to be free to voice that opinion and if they can stop them within their "borders" then they will do it. They already intercepted a boat of people fleeing from HK to Taiwan. They just left and were not, at that that time, outlaws yet their boat was intercepted and the people arrested. Taiwan would have happily taken them in but they were stopped from even getting close.
:) it's okay, our challenge is to not forget ourselves. It's not possible to keep up rage forever, and there are a lot of other things that demand our attention, such as Ukraine, our environment,...
:) it's okay, our challenge is to not forget ourselves. It's not possible to keep up rage forever, and there are a lot of other things that demand our attention, such as Ukraine, our environment, and local civil rights and minorities rights.
A whole bunch of us are doing alright overseas! We're finding work, hosting fun get togethers, starting new small businesses, bringing our snacks to new communities, and reviving churches in decline etc. :D
There's good news all the time too: Canada just made it even easier to get out: find employment in Canada for a year and then we can apply for permanent residency, even without higher education - details
I'm guessing you're from Hong Kong? My heart to your family, I'm Taiwanese-American myself, I can't fully know what you're feeling but I can somewhat relate! My tattoo artist in Japan is also from...
I'm guessing you're from Hong Kong? My heart to your family, I'm Taiwanese-American myself, I can't fully know what you're feeling but I can somewhat relate!
My tattoo artist in Japan is also from Hong Kong, she was telling me that people who have the means to leave have basically left, and she didn't really have a desire to go back, hopefully you're having a similar experience.
Yes, Hong Konger :) That's super good to hear one of us made it in JP :D Yeah I'm not going back. It's not even the same place anymore and I don't want to spend a single dollar there. Super sucks...
Yes, Hong Konger :)
That's super good to hear one of us made it in JP :D
Yeah I'm not going back. It's not even the same place anymore and I don't want to spend a single dollar there. Super sucks for the people who have elders to care for or don't want to leave or can't leave otherwise, tho, such as those who have pending legal proceedings or currently in jail or have some kind of criminal record from the protests tho. I also have a lot of respect for those who choose to stay behind in solidarity.
My understanding is that Taiwan struggled a lot too in the last century, and has a far brighter one to look forward to. Dictators don't live forever so we shall see. :)
additional (shorter) article from The Standard Chinese language article from Radio Free Asia news - google translated to English here [note: screen shot included in the article]
The player involved used “Eazy.D.L.光復” as his account name, in which the two Chinese characters mean “Liberate,” [...] The slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times” was first used by localist activist Edward Leung, before being adopted as a key slogan during the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
The term was later ruled as being capable of inciting secession during the city’s first national security case.
...they expect the players to maintain the spirit of Olympism and keep the competition pure. [...] The esports governing body said the decision is undoubtedly a severe penalty for the player but found it necessary to maintain the fairness of the entire event and competition ethics.
About ten minutes after the start of the game, the word "liberate (光復)" in the gamer tag was blocked
[note: screen shot included in the article]
In fact , it is not the first time that an e-sports player has been DQed or punished for sensitive words . In 2020 , an e-sports player who participated in Hong Kong's "Hearthstone" was interviewed after the game and shouted "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of the times" and protested against the "Prohibition of Mask Law". He was subsequently removed from the Masters Pro Tournament and his prize money was forfeited.
Getting serious reminders of the Blitzchung Hearthstone ban, and less-so Kuku's disqualification from the DOTA 2 Chongqing Major and the subsequent ban he got from even entering that part of...
Getting serious reminders of the Blitzchung Hearthstone ban, and less-so Kuku's disqualification from the DOTA 2 Chongqing Major and the subsequent ban he got from even entering that part of China, though the latter came as a result of racist conduct within a livestreamed ladder game, so was completely on Kuku.
I feel like the world has forgotten about Hong Kong and consigned it to the tyranny of the Chinese government. Nevermind that it's proof in the pudding that deals made with the CCP will be changed without notice.
They claim it's to keep things 'pure' but I'll bet dollars to donuts that if someone had a username supporting the CCP, it'd get a free pass.
In the defense of most countries, how can we respond? We've forgotten Tibet and the Uighurs. Hong Kong has been crushed, what are we supposed to do?
For my money, give them free visas to gtfo, and move towards maximally defending and supporting Taiwan, where we can actually still make a difference.
Yup! That's exactly what's been happening :) counties like UK and Canada have been making it easier to leave, and US has been extra friendly to Taiwan.
For me, on the small front, I just try to buy less Chinese made goods, which is good for the environment and good for local businesses and human rights in general. Try to hit several goals at once :) because my energy and money are limited.n
I wish there was an easier way to make sure you're buying things that have been worked on by free countries. I try to buy local whenever I can anyway, but I wish there was an easier way to say, I only wants good and services from Japan, Europe, Taiwan, Canada, etc. I'd be happy to pay a premium if I could be assured that all the money went to Estonia, not China.
There's other considerations too (environmental, social, etc) but it's really hard to check the supply chains to everything I buy.
Indeed it's very hard to get the full story. Even a humble local potato might have been fertilized with X and grew in soil from Y and watered with a hose made in Z. Since human beings are very easily wearied, I think we all need to do what is sustainable for ourselves, so that our small efforts can last over a longer time.
At the very least, reducing the world's reliance on cheap Chinese labor is something I too try to do by buying things not made in China where possible.
And support Taiwan's independence!
Part of the problem is that the CCP doesn't want ANYONE who has opinions that run counter - to be free to voice that opinion and if they can stop them within their "borders" then they will do it. They already intercepted a boat of people fleeing from HK to Taiwan. They just left and were not, at that that time, outlaws yet their boat was intercepted and the people arrested. Taiwan would have happily taken them in but they were stopped from even getting close.
:) it's okay, our challenge is to not forget ourselves. It's not possible to keep up rage forever, and there are a lot of other things that demand our attention, such as Ukraine, our environment, and local civil rights and minorities rights.
A whole bunch of us are doing alright overseas! We're finding work, hosting fun get togethers, starting new small businesses, bringing our snacks to new communities, and reviving churches in decline etc. :D
There's good news all the time too: Canada just made it even easier to get out: find employment in Canada for a year and then we can apply for permanent residency, even without higher education - details
I'm guessing you're from Hong Kong? My heart to your family, I'm Taiwanese-American myself, I can't fully know what you're feeling but I can somewhat relate!
My tattoo artist in Japan is also from Hong Kong, she was telling me that people who have the means to leave have basically left, and she didn't really have a desire to go back, hopefully you're having a similar experience.
Yes, Hong Konger :)
That's super good to hear one of us made it in JP :D
Yeah I'm not going back. It's not even the same place anymore and I don't want to spend a single dollar there. Super sucks for the people who have elders to care for or don't want to leave or can't leave otherwise, tho, such as those who have pending legal proceedings or currently in jail or have some kind of criminal record from the protests tho. I also have a lot of respect for those who choose to stay behind in solidarity.
My understanding is that Taiwan struggled a lot too in the last century, and has a far brighter one to look forward to. Dictators don't live forever so we shall see. :)
Canada stepping up to the plate again!
additional (shorter) article from The Standard
Chinese language article from Radio Free Asia news - google translated to English here
[note: screen shot included in the article]
Getting serious reminders of the Blitzchung Hearthstone ban, and less-so Kuku's disqualification from the DOTA 2 Chongqing Major and the subsequent ban he got from even entering that part of China, though the latter came as a result of racist conduct within a livestreamed ladder game, so was completely on Kuku.