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1. In the past few days, some compared the storming to the Hong Kong Legislative Council to the chaos in Capitol hill. It's the WRONG comparison. Several scenes on 1st July 2019, one of the monumental days of the protest movement, can help you tell the differences.
1. In the past few days, some compared the storming to the Hong Kong Legislative Council to the chaos in Capitol hill. It's the WRONG comparison. Several scenes on 1st July 2019, one of the monumental days of the protest movement, can help you tell the differences.
2. This photo shows signs written in Chinese: "Do not damage" (right), "Protect the historical relics."(left) in the building. The protestors had a very clear understanding of what they were targeting: they only damaged the symbols representing the authoritarian regime.
3. This is a display wall showing the pictures of the previous Presidents of the Legco. On the left side, the pictures of pro-Beijing presidents who served the interest of CCP were put down. The picture of Andrew Wong, who is considered more impartial and fair, was intact.
4. Outside the library, these two boards say: "Protect the books. No destruction.", "Don't mess up around here. We are not rioters."
5. In the cafeteria, the protestors reminded each other to pay for what they have taken. "I am sorry for bothering," "Pay at the basket =>."
The basket in the fridge which the sign is pointing at was full of bills that the protestors left, when they took a can of soda out.
The basket in the fridge which the sign is pointing at was full of bills that the protestors left, when they took a can of soda out.
6. The protestors who entered the building were civilized and well-mannered. They were fighting for a better society and social justice. They were demanding an unelected government to implement a fair and open electoral system. These mark the differences.
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