Protesters call for pro-democracy ‘human chain’ across Hong Kong on 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way. Hong Kong Free Press (19 August 2019). Geraadpleegd op 26 August 2019. "'The Baltic states showed the world they were united. Hong Kong residents are united now as well. All of our five demands must be fulfilled, especially our main demand: universal suffrage,' said the user 'Spring Worm,' who started the thread. 'We urge the central and Hong Kong governments to listen to the strong public opinion of Hong Kong people fighting for democracy and freedom, and implement universal suffrage immediately.'"
Hong Kong Protesters Join Hands to Form Human Chains Across the City. The New York Times (23 August 2019). Gearchiveerd op 28 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 28 August 2019. "The demonstration was a display ‘of the solidarity and unity of Hong Kong people,’ said Joshua Wong, a prominent activist. ‘The turnout today was really a surprise,’ he said. ‘We just had less than five days to prepare the whole Hong Kong Way action. And people peacefully gathered. Just proves: No police, we have peace’ … ’The great majority of participants in protests are not advocates of Hong Kong independence,’ said Willy Lam, adjunct professor at the Center for China Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. ‘They have chosen this Baltic human chain as a symbol of unity’ … One widely read post on a bulletin board used by protesters said that while more militant protesters might find such an activity ‘silly,’ it was important that they still participate. ‘We are all Hong Kongers,’ it said. ‘We shouldn’t divide into ‘militant’ and ‘peaceful.’ To win we must be more unified than our opponent.’"
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Thirty years on, Hong Kong is emulating a human chain that broke Soviet rule. Quartz. Gearchiveerd op 23 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "The 1989 event, three months before the fall of the Berlin Wall, generated worldwide attention. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania would gain full independence two years later, during the fall of the Soviet Union ... Today, inspired by the Baltic demonstrations of 1989, thousands of protesters in Hong Kong formed 'The Hong Kong Way.'"
Photos: Hong Kong protesters unify in a human chain across the city. Quartz. Gearchiveerd op 24 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "The Hong Kong Way comes just five days after as many as 1.7 million demonstrators took to the streets in a peaceful rally on Aug. 18 — and before city gears up for another weekend of protests. The Chinese territory has seen a rare period of calm, with last weekend the first in more than two months with no tear gas fired by police."
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Hong Kong families form peaceful human chains ahead of airport protest. Gearchiveerd op 23 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "'I joined the Hong Kong Way because it's peaceful,' said protester Peter Cheung, 27. 'This is the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way. I hope there will be a bigger chance to make an international noise.'"
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Demonstrators offer sparkling visions of unity as an estimated 210,000 people form 60km of human chains to encircle city in ‘Hong Kong Way’. South China Morning Post. Gearchiveerd op 24 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "Lau Siu-kai, vice-chairman of The Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macau Studies, a semi-official think tank, said Beijing and mainland Chinese were likely to find the Friday protest 'provocative'. 'Beijing is wise enough to know that not everyone who came out understands what the Baltic Way was about, or supports Hong Kong independence ... But the Baltic Way triggered the dissolution of the Soviet Union; Beijing would see this symbolic protest in Hong Kong as a way to attract attention and a sympathetic response from Western countries and media.'"
Hong Kong protesters join hands in 30-mile human chain. The Guardian. Gearchiveerd op 24 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "For Friday's 'Hong Kong Way' demonstration, organisers had called for people to gather in single file along routes that roughly matched subway lines, snaking nearly 30 miles (50km) through Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories."
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Attacks in North Point, Tsuen Wan. The Standard. Gearchiveerd op 5 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 8 August 2019. "In Tsuen Wan, gangs of men in blue were equipped with iron pipes. They were spotted patrolling along streets and attacked protesters last night."
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Thousands link hands in a Hong Kong vigil protesting a more aggressive Beijing. The Washington Post (23 August 2019). Gearchiveerd op 26 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 28 August 2019. "'All of these events, they are all related to the same thing, which is China taking away our freedoms,' said Noelle, a 53-year-old wedged in the line, who only wanted to be identified by her first name for fear of repercussions over her participation. 'This is exactly what we don't want in Hong Kong, and that is why we are here today.' Noelle, along with a majority of participants, had their faces obscured with masks – an indication of the fear that has gripped this city. Protesters interviewed believe that even participating in peaceful protests can get one fired from their jobs or otherwise put them at risk."
Demonstrators offer sparkling visions of unity as an estimated 210,000 people form 60km of human chains to encircle city in ‘Hong Kong Way’. South China Morning Post. Gearchiveerd op 24 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "Lau Siu-kai, vice-chairman of The Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macau Studies, a semi-official think tank, said Beijing and mainland Chinese were likely to find the Friday protest 'provocative'. 'Beijing is wise enough to know that not everyone who came out understands what the Baltic Way was about, or supports Hong Kong independence ... But the Baltic Way triggered the dissolution of the Soviet Union; Beijing would see this symbolic protest in Hong Kong as a way to attract attention and a sympathetic response from Western countries and media.'"
Hong Kong protesters join hands in 30-mile human chain. The Guardian. Gearchiveerd op 24 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "For Friday's 'Hong Kong Way' demonstration, organisers had called for people to gather in single file along routes that roughly matched subway lines, snaking nearly 30 miles (50km) through Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories."
Thirty years on, Hong Kong is emulating a human chain that broke Soviet rule. Quartz. Gearchiveerd op 23 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "The 1989 event, three months before the fall of the Berlin Wall, generated worldwide attention. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania would gain full independence two years later, during the fall of the Soviet Union ... Today, inspired by the Baltic demonstrations of 1989, thousands of protesters in Hong Kong formed 'The Hong Kong Way.'"
Photos: Hong Kong protesters unify in a human chain across the city. Quartz. Gearchiveerd op 24 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "The Hong Kong Way comes just five days after as many as 1.7 million demonstrators took to the streets in a peaceful rally on Aug. 18 — and before city gears up for another weekend of protests. The Chinese territory has seen a rare period of calm, with last weekend the first in more than two months with no tear gas fired by police."
Hong Kong families form peaceful human chains ahead of airport protest. Gearchiveerd op 23 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 23 August 2019. "'I joined the Hong Kong Way because it's peaceful,' said protester Peter Cheung, 27. 'This is the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way. I hope there will be a bigger chance to make an international noise.'"
Hong Kong Protesters Join Hands to Form Human Chains Across the City. The New York Times (23 August 2019). Gearchiveerd op 28 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 28 August 2019. "The demonstration was a display ‘of the solidarity and unity of Hong Kong people,’ said Joshua Wong, a prominent activist. ‘The turnout today was really a surprise,’ he said. ‘We just had less than five days to prepare the whole Hong Kong Way action. And people peacefully gathered. Just proves: No police, we have peace’ … ’The great majority of participants in protests are not advocates of Hong Kong independence,’ said Willy Lam, adjunct professor at the Center for China Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. ‘They have chosen this Baltic human chain as a symbol of unity’ … One widely read post on a bulletin board used by protesters said that while more militant protesters might find such an activity ‘silly,’ it was important that they still participate. ‘We are all Hong Kongers,’ it said. ‘We shouldn’t divide into ‘militant’ and ‘peaceful.’ To win we must be more unified than our opponent.’"
Thousands link hands in a Hong Kong vigil protesting a more aggressive Beijing. The Washington Post (23 August 2019). Gearchiveerd op 26 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 28 August 2019. "'All of these events, they are all related to the same thing, which is China taking away our freedoms,' said Noelle, a 53-year-old wedged in the line, who only wanted to be identified by her first name for fear of repercussions over her participation. 'This is exactly what we don't want in Hong Kong, and that is why we are here today.' Noelle, along with a majority of participants, had their faces obscured with masks – an indication of the fear that has gripped this city. Protesters interviewed believe that even participating in peaceful protests can get one fired from their jobs or otherwise put them at risk."
Attacks in North Point, Tsuen Wan. The Standard. Gearchiveerd op 5 augustus 2019. Geraadpleegd op 8 August 2019. "In Tsuen Wan, gangs of men in blue were equipped with iron pipes. They were spotted patrolling along streets and attacked protesters last night."
Baltic human chain still inspires activists 30 years on. Yahoo! News (22 August 2019). Geraadpleegd op 28 August 2019. "‘The Baltic Way was an inspirational event to many freedom fighters around the world. It demonstrates the power of solidarity and non-violent social movements,’ leading Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong told AFP."
