United beneath the umbrellas，unyielded in the rain — never forget 12 June
Umbrella - They were our only defence — unarmed and vulnerable — against the brutal force of the police. The umbrella came to symbolise not just our courage in resistance, but also the fragility and resilience of the powerless standing up to tyranny.
Umbrella shield- Though one umbrella offers little protection, countless Hongkongers stood side by side to form a shield — a line of defance built from the strength of our shared convictions, united to protect one another.
It has now been six years since 12 June 2019. Many Hongkongers have been forced into exile, scattered across the world. Yet the meaning of the umbrella shield still lives on in our hearts — each individual may only hold limited power, but when we come together, we can still stand strong in solidarity.
Yesterday, on 7 June, HongKongers in Leeds formed an umbrella shield at Briggate in the city centre— a tribute to those who stood firm on 12 June and a public reminder of the struggle for Hong Kong. It was also a warning: that the Chinese Communist Party’s influence is creeping into the UK, and we must remain vigilant.
We remember 12 June.
In solemn commemoration,
HongKongers in Leeds
A call to action:
Please support the two protests on 14 June outside the site of the planned Chinese mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court in London.
Also, add your name to the petition launched by HKDC, calling for a Foreign Influence Registration Scheme to ensure the UK government properly monitors Chinese state activities here.
Sign the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716992
HongKongers in Leeds
https://linktr.ee/hkersinleeds
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