The largest political prosecution case in Hong Kong is scheduled to resume on 29 November as protesters begin to freely express their opinions.
Last week, a silent tending was held outside Sheffield Town Hall to spread awareness regarding the 47 politicians, who were arrested for joining the primary election in Hong-Kong.
The overall goal was to urge the UK Government to sanction Hong-Kong officials who have allegedly violated joint decoration between China and Britain.
Clara Cheung, Former district councillor in Hong Kong and founder of Re-water CIC, organised the rally and stood out as one of the rare few without a mask.
She said: “We need to get more political rallies by spreading the word and engage with people from different walks of life.
“This is exactly why as part of the Hong Kong Revolt in the Uk we want to keep doing different rallies to remind people as the situation is not getting better in Hong-Kong.”
Hong Kong students from the University of Sheffield also came to support and actively participated in the protest.
One student who participated said: “I personally think that the protest could have gone better as the effectiveness of such a small-scale protest is still questionable.
“If the world fails to stand with the Hong Kong Nation, nobody knows who would be next. Could it be Taiwan? Or even the UK?”
During the rally, a heckler appeared expressing his disagreement with their views. The individual was in support of the Chinese Government and began harassing the group and recording them in an attempt to expose their identities.
Clara replied: “It is unfortunate that some passers-by are pro-Chinese Government and were not particularly happy seeing that Hong-Kong independent flag.
“We need to be smart and keep ourselves safe but protect our freedom of speech in the UK.
Music played on the speaker featured the title ‘Glory to Hong-Kong’ which is prohibited in China under National Security Law.
Another piece played was the international song, sang by the Sheffield Choir.
During 2020, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp held a primary election to withhold a ‘35+’ majority in the Legislative council.
47 advocates faced ‘conspiring to subvert state power’ charges under the National Security Law, with potentially leading to life sentences.
A majority of the ‘Hong Kong 47’ endured over 700 days in custody previous to their trial, with limited bail granted to a some, but imposing conditions and supressing freedom of speech.
The majority of the “Hong Kong 47” were held in custody with- out bail for over 700 days before their trial began. Only a few were granted bail, but with harsh conditions such as limited freedom of speech.
