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The Umbrella Revolution….

HONG KONG (September 30, 2014) —  In one of the biggest political challenges for The People’s Republic of China (aka Communist China) since the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, pro-democracy protesters took to the streets Tuesday in a growing confrontation with China over the financial hub’s future as either an enclave of freedom or another communist-controlled city.

Some protesters are already labeling the movement The Umbrella Revolution for the umbrellas many are holding to deflect pepper spray and tear gas that was lobbed by police on Sunday night.That fueled even more protesters to come out in force Monday. Tens of thousands of young demonstrators blocked what are normally some of Hong Kong’s busiest streets.

China, which has ruled Hong Kong since 1997 as “one country, two systems,” has denounced the week-long protest and, in typical communist behavior, blocked information about it from reaching the mainland of China.

Ever wonder how and why America fought for freedom in the late 18th century during the American Revolution? Look to Hong Kong today, and the Umbrella Revolution…..

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I've visited Hong Kong more often than any other city in the world, including cities within my own country, the United States of America….at least two dozen visits throughout my lifetime….as a child….as a United States Naval Officer….as a private world traveler in my retirement.

There are few places as fascinating, dynamic, industrious or exciting as Hong Kong!

I watched with heartbreaking sadness as Hong Kong left the British Commonwealth in 1997 and passed to the jurisdiction of Communist China.

I now watch with a held-breath, trepidation, and the greatest of joy and hope as the young people of Hong Kong fight for their freedom from the bondages of Communist China.

I sincerely wish the free people of Hong Kong all the very best of luck in their pursuits!

我衷心祝愿香港所有的好运的自由人在自己的追求！ [Chinese (Simplified) translation]

我衷心祝愿香港所有的好運的自由人在自己的追求！[Chinese (Traditional) translation]

And a final note to the “rulers” in Beijing: you might do best to let Hong Kong go their own way if you value your own economy and future!

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I feel like very few, or at least not many of the people of tumblr are aware of what is going on in my home country Hong Kong right now.

You guys gave alot of coverage and support when Scotland was voting for its independance, so I’m hoping you’ll all support the people of Hong Kong as well.

Right now, many of us are in a mass demonstration of pro-democracy against China. But wait a sec, isn’t Hong Kong China? This is a big misconception amongst foreigners, but please, we are far from being similar to China at all.

A little history class: Hong Kong used to be colonized by the British, and before you white-knights begin going all “them damn white racist ppl taking over another asian country” please don’t. We are thankful Britain took us under its wing and instilled in us values that I feel made us what we are today; that is, a democratic people with respect for free speech, amongst many things.

On the other hand, China is communist, with government controlled media and news. Google, instagram, facebook and many tv shows are blocked in China. It really is just a few steps from North Korea imo.

So what’s the problem here? Britain unfortunately had to hand back Hong Kong to China, but one of the requirements is that Hong Kong be allowed to operate as ‘one country two systems’, meaning Hong Kong should be able to have its own democratic government. But China has broken its promise. A while back, China tried to put a mandatory ‘national education’ curriculum in all our primary schools. We all know what that is; a communist brainwashing regime. And now, they have announced that in 2017 Hong Kong will be able to vote for its president; BUT only from 3 candidates hand picked by its PRO-BEIJING legislation.

As you can see, China is trying to takeover completely and turn us into another communist state.

Of course, we have taken to the streets. In a mirror if the Tiananmen protests, students have also stepped up to fight for our rights and our future, albeit in a peaceful protest of course. But the police force who have always been a friend of the people, are now responding with force, something that had never been done before in Hong Kong.

First it was pepperspray, then teargas. Then, armed forces came in qith rubber bullets. They warn they will come out with live ammunition soon if we do not get off the streets but the people continue to sit tight, disrupting businesses China so strive to takeover and make use of. It’s been 2 days now, but the people plan to continue at least till 1st October or even beyond. The significance is that October 1st is China’s National day, not ours, Hong Kong has not been granted it’s own National day.

Please spread the news. This is a country we’re talking about. These are my people.

You can join this event to wear yellow in support of my people on October 1st.

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