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Following the sentences of @joshuawongcf, @chowtingagnes and Ivan Lam, #HongKong district councilor @michaelmohk thinks that today's sentences could trigger a new wave of protests and a mass exodus. https://www.dw.com/en/opinion-joshua-wongs-imprisonment-in-hong-kong-is-persecution-by-prosecution/a-55796285
"The Hong Kong magistrate court's judgment reveals the future for activists and Hong Kongers who dare to continue their struggle for freedom. The future of Hong Kong looks grim."
"Authorities arrested Wong for organizing an "unlawful assembly." The Public Order Ordinance law has been repeatedly criticized by the United Nations and activists. Under the law, groups of more than three people are banned from walking towards the same direction."
"The world may expect that Wong's latest sentencing could trigger another round of resistance in the streets of Hong Kong. Wong appealed to Hong Kongers to keep their fighting spirit before he was led to the court last week."
"The administration could technically go after all Hong Kongers who were arrested in the pro-democracy protests. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam did not rule out such possibilities."
"Over 500 pro-democracy protesters involved in the anti-extradition bill protests were sentenced and some of them are now serving their six-year jail terms. There are still over 2,000 Hong Kongers facing court charges related to the protests and...
... around 10,000 Hong Kongers — myself included — who were arrested then released on bail."
"As activists observe Hong Kong's trend of persecution by prosecution, the pressure they are facing is beyond words. Together with the enactment of the National Security Law in July — a tool which enables authorities to arrest, detain and imprison dissents —...
... many activists feel that Hong Kong is no more. The freedom and civil liberties that were once guaranteed to Hong Kongers no longer exist."
"While Hong Kong daily life appears to continue as usual, there are already signs indicating the city is undergoing a shift. Advertisements of overseas properties fill the streets of Hong Kong."
"Even prestigious high schools reported a record high dropout rate in recent years as more parents are sending their children abroad to enjoy a censorship-free education."
"Many Hong Kongers are at a crossroads. The sentencing of Wong and other pro-democracy activists might drive them to make up their minds on whether to stay or leave a city they once called home."
Thanks to @michaelmohk for accepting my invitation and write this thought-provoking piece that reflects the reality facing many people in #HongKong. He expressed his thoughts fearlessly despite still facing charges.
