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Hongkongers Call for End to Polytechnic University Siege

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Hongkongers Call for End to Polytechnic University Siege

Hundreds of people gathered in Hong Kong’s central business district on Nov. 21 to support those still trapped in Polytechnic University. And in the evening there, several hundred people joined a sit-in protest at Yoho Mall in the city’s center.

“I’m here to protest, we’re here to voice out our message,” IT worker Ho said. “We are so angry about the government now, and the police force now. They’re killing, they’re murdering, they’re mass-killing the Hong Kong people.”

They chanted slogans like “Stand for freedom, Stand with Hong Kong,” “Five demands, not one less,” and sang what many protesters now call the Hong Kong national anthem “Glory to Hong Kong,” which was created during the months-long protests.

Some explained that they want to preserve their freedoms and why they do not want to live under the rule of the Chinese communist regime.

“There are lots of acts that the Chinese Communist Party is doing in China that is illegal and is anti-human,” banker David said.

Meanwhile, protesters holed up in Polytechnic University surrounded by riot police are pondering their fate.

It is estimated that there are fewer than 100 of them remaining on the site, although it is unclear exactly how many.Michelle, a 20-year-old student, said she chose to stay behind.“No matter how the police are threatening us outside and doing a lot of things to create horror (intimidate), such as sending plainclothes [police] on campus, using loudspeakers shouting at us, playing ‘surrender songs’ every day, I hope that everyone can continue to be strong,” […]