Hong Kong has entered a state of mass civil disobedience
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joeychizzle
光復香港，時代革命
Samoans, Pacific Islanders, Inuits and Eskimoes are not counted as Asians by Asians. They're their unique culture.
source: I'm Asian
source: I'm Asian
One of my friends here in the states is fillapino.He is routinely treated poorly by korean and japanese folks here. I don't think I know any chinese folks for comparason...
but I used to bang this Vietnamiese chick and she was treated poorly by japanese people as well.
But, then I was watching wrestling and I remember her tryna say Rikishi wasn't asian, he was black (which is partially true), and I was saying he is related to Yokozuna (then after explaining to her who yokozuna was) she finally was like it doesn't matter cause he's samoan and Samoans aren't even asian. So I don't know how the asian hierchy goes... but they seem to be pretty divided.
Asian brehs, do you count pacific islanders and samoans or not? And what about Inuits/eskimos? Or do you only count people actually from Asia and the Orient?
If they identify as Asian, let them be Asian. I'm Asian though and I'm sure most Asian people have no idea Samoans even exist
Cac journalists are being dikks at the protest, what a surprise:
Digga38
The seperation between what's fake and what's real
realRight now I'm watching the news, and the leaders of Hong Kong are sipping champagne and laughing with each other, celebrating China National Day while thousands upon thousands protest in the streets.
The smile on our leader's face as he toasts his fellow corrupt brehs is despicable. I might go and check out the buzz. If so there'll be pics later.
joeychizzle
光復香港，時代革命
the chief executive has said he won't step down despite the entire city rooting against him. I expect protesting to intensify in the following days.
Went to occupy central tues night. Was mad peaceful. People are really united in their method down there.
There was a message sent from china with veiled threats and comparing it to tianenmen. As long as HK keeps fukkin up their money i think they are sweatin tho
There was a message sent from china with veiled threats and comparing it to tianenmen. As long as HK keeps fukkin up their money i think they are sweatin tho
usopp
Pro
More dead Chinaman 
"endless stream of resources"
i wonder who's funding the protests
Mainland China students shun Hong Kong protests
By Julie Zhu in Hong Kong
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While thousands of Hong Kong students are boycotting classes to take part in the city’s democracy protests, many of their mainland Chinese classmates keep attending, with only a few heading to the streets.
Serina Su, a student at the University of Hong Kong, said she had not skipped classes because of a heavy workload in her final year. Despite her sympathy for the protesters, she says the movement is “doomed to fail”.
“It won’t cause any real threat to Beijing despite the current momentum,” she said. “China is so big and Hong Kong so tiny. Beijing won’t compromise – they think, ‘I am the big boss, I can do whatever I like’.”
According to students and professors who spoke to the Financial Times, most mainland Chinese students at Hong Kong’s main universities have been attending classes.
“Most of my students from mainland China remain silent on the issue, saying they don’t want to mix politics with studies,” said Yu Shuo, a professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. “Even those who support the protests have been careful as they worry about possible political persecution if they go back [to mainland China].”
Under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong enjoys a much higher degree of freedom than mainland China. This exposes mainland Chinese students in the territory to issues that are widely censored back home, including the democracy movement.
While expressing cautious support for the movement, some mainland students, like Ms Su, see a bleak future for the protests.
Tracy Tong, another Chinese student at the HKU, says that although she supports democracy and freedom, the protesters lack pragmatic demands.
“Many people . . . keep shouting out their discontent and changing requests following the MC on the stage. But they don’t seem to know what they actually want, what they can achieve,” she said.
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Her view is echoed by Mr Shi, a graduate student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who would only gave his surname.
“So many people are gathering there,” he said. “All are very passionate. But it looks like they make decisions by their emotions, not by their reason. And don’t forget: the Chinese government won’t concede.”
However, those who have first-hand experience of the protests think differently.
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Zoe Zhao, a Chinese graduate student at CUHK, joined the protests from the start.
“I cherish Hong Kong for its freedom and good order,” she said. “Even if it’s a battle we can’t win, we still have to fight. Because there’s no other way out.”
She added that at least the world had now seen Hong Kong people protesting in a peaceful, disciplined and orderly way. “Have you seen this in other countries?”
Albert Sun, an HKU fresher, said that unlike Chinese students who are seeking a better education in Hong Kong, he came here mainly because of the democracy movement.
“Hong Kong was a bit boring before. It’s just an international financial centre. But with Occupy Central, it has become very interesting.”
Mr Sun thinks the protesters’ determination and an endless stream of resources will sustain the movement. More importantly, he said it would enlighten mainland visitors travelling to the city.
“When they see Hong Kong people fighting for true democracy, for universal suffrage, it will make them think about their environment, where they don’t even dare say whatever they truly think,” he said. “That’s not what the Chinese government wants to see.”
i wonder who's funding the protests
Mainland China students shun Hong Kong protests
By Julie Zhu in Hong Kong
While thousands of Hong Kong students are boycotting classes to take part in the city’s democracy protests, many of their mainland Chinese classmates keep attending, with only a few heading to the streets.
Serina Su, a student at the University of Hong Kong, said she had not skipped classes because of a heavy workload in her final year. Despite her sympathy for the protesters, she says the movement is “doomed to fail”.
“It won’t cause any real threat to Beijing despite the current momentum,” she said. “China is so big and Hong Kong so tiny. Beijing won’t compromise – they think, ‘I am the big boss, I can do whatever I like’.”
According to students and professors who spoke to the Financial Times, most mainland Chinese students at Hong Kong’s main universities have been attending classes.
“Most of my students from mainland China remain silent on the issue, saying they don’t want to mix politics with studies,” said Yu Shuo, a professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. “Even those who support the protests have been careful as they worry about possible political persecution if they go back [to mainland China].”
Under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong enjoys a much higher degree of freedom than mainland China. This exposes mainland Chinese students in the territory to issues that are widely censored back home, including the democracy movement.
While expressing cautious support for the movement, some mainland students, like Ms Su, see a bleak future for the protests.
Tracy Tong, another Chinese student at the HKU, says that although she supports democracy and freedom, the protesters lack pragmatic demands.
“Many people . . . keep shouting out their discontent and changing requests following the MC on the stage. But they don’t seem to know what they actually want, what they can achieve,” she said.
More video
Her view is echoed by Mr Shi, a graduate student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who would only gave his surname.
“So many people are gathering there,” he said. “All are very passionate. But it looks like they make decisions by their emotions, not by their reason. And don’t forget: the Chinese government won’t concede.”
However, those who have first-hand experience of the protests think differently.
In-depth
Hong Kong protests
News and analysis of the Occupy Central demonstrations against Beijing’s controversial plans for electoral reform in the former British colony
Further reading
Zoe Zhao, a Chinese graduate student at CUHK, joined the protests from the start.
“I cherish Hong Kong for its freedom and good order,” she said. “Even if it’s a battle we can’t win, we still have to fight. Because there’s no other way out.”
She added that at least the world had now seen Hong Kong people protesting in a peaceful, disciplined and orderly way. “Have you seen this in other countries?”
Albert Sun, an HKU fresher, said that unlike Chinese students who are seeking a better education in Hong Kong, he came here mainly because of the democracy movement.
“Hong Kong was a bit boring before. It’s just an international financial centre. But with Occupy Central, it has become very interesting.”
Mr Sun thinks the protesters’ determination and an endless stream of resources will sustain the movement. More importantly, he said it would enlighten mainland visitors travelling to the city.
“When they see Hong Kong people fighting for true democracy, for universal suffrage, it will make them think about their environment, where they don’t even dare say whatever they truly think,” he said. “That’s not what the Chinese government wants to see.”
Some violence broke out today at the Mong Kok protest. Seems like a group of anti-protesters attacked the people protesting. No police on the scene. Some people think its a setup. Not sure what really went down.
Apparently some of the anti-protesters are triads...mostly older men in their 40s-50s. Saw some pictures of dudes busted open and people being interviewed on NowTV were claiming kids were attacked by these grown men.
joeychizzle
光復香港，時代革命
Apparently some of the anti-protesters are triads...mostly older men in their 40s-50s. Saw some pictures of dudes busted open and people being interviewed on NowTV were claiming kids were attacked by these grown men.
communists payin off triads to do their dirty work now?
communists payin off triads to do their dirty work now?
ain't nothing new, but you gotta be a real piece of shyt to sell out your homeland for a few bucks