Yuen Long Attacks Not Forgotten

Lots of police in Yuen Long for the anniversary of 7/21 attacks

On the fourth anniversary of the July 21 Yuen Long attacks, the Hong Kong police were out in force and arrested eight men and two women in Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai. 

The police did numerous stop-and-searches of people in the area, and even journalists there had to produce identification and credentials.

Police arrested Grandma Wong (right)

One of the women detained was Alexandra Wong known as "Grandma Wong" who has been supportive of the protesters since 2019. The police searched her bags which included a yellow umbrella and a British flag.

She and another woman were arrested for allegedly being involved in misconduct in a public place. Two men allegedly possessed offensive weapons, and another accused of possessing dangerous drugs.

Another man was arrested for alleged illegal entry, while the other four were found to have unpaid fines.

Meanwhile across the Pacific Ocean in downtown Vancouver, many gathered in Waterfront Station to mark the anniversary. 

People gathered at Piccadilly Circus in London

They did what they couldn't do in Hong Kong. They wore black and waved flags with the banned protest slogan, "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times", and sang "Glory to Hong Kong".

Remembrances were also held in London and Birmingham too.

Friends visiting from Hong Kong have told me how the city has become a police state, with a huge presence all the time on the streets -- even in outlying islands -- and constantly checking people's IDs. 

"Happy Hong Kong", isn't it.