Agnes Chow, a young freedom fighter in Hong Kong was arrested for leading a youth movement to protect the struggling sovereign country from the invasion of the Chinese Communist Party, and at the same time, an American Media giant is promoting Communism as good for the region’s youth.
“The Chinese Communist Party is continuing to reward and coerce American businesses, movie studios, universities, think tanks, scholars, journalists, and local, state, and federal officials to influence the public debate here in America,” Vice President Mike Pence said in 2019.
It is possible that the Washington Post falls into that category.
“Democracy dies in Darkness,” is the Washington Post’s motto, however, they often promote the Chinese Communist Party’s ideology, supporting the very political party mechanisms that are sweeping up a youth freedom movement in Hong Kong. The CCP is also stifling the pro-democracy media there.
The Washington Post is supportive of the CCP’s new sweeping National Security Law which puts a target on the back of independent journalists and activists, who want to hold on to their independence from China.
One of the leading organizers of protests against the CCP in Hong Kong is Agnes Chow, a Chinese born 23 year old who gave up her British citizenship to fight for Hong Kong, getting national notoriety.
去年の100万人デモから1年、今日、多くの市民がデモに参加しました。国家安全法の撤回と民主主義を求めました。 pic.twitter.com/KSJj0tsS4n
— Agnes Chow 周庭 (@chowtingagnes) June 9, 2020
According to the BBC:
“Chow was one of a handful of activists and media figures arrested this week under a controversial new security law imposed by Beijing. She was detained on a charge of “colluding with foreign forces” – if convicted, she could face up to life in jail.
She’s now been released on bail, but her arrest prompted an outpouring of support, with many tweeting the hashtag #FreeAgnes.”
Chow had warned her supporters that she might be arrested for her activism to keep Hong Kong liberated from the Chinese Communist Party control.
She posted on June 25 about the new National Security Law that she suspected would help make the case for her arrest.
“According to media reports, the China NPC Standing Committee is likely to pass the National Security Law at a meeting held on 28th and 30th of this month. If the law goes into effect in July, I and my colleagues may be arrested and may be taken to a “special detention agency” in Hong Kong or China. It’s a so-called life problem,” Chow posted.
【国家安全法成立まであと4日】
報道によると、中国全人代常務委員会が今月28日〜30日に開く会議で、国家安全法が可決される可能性が高い。法律が7月に成立すると、私や仲間たちが逮捕される可能性が、そして香港の「特別拘束機関」或いは中国に連行される可能性がある。いわゆる、命の問題です。
— Agnes Chow 周庭 (@chowtingagnes) June 26, 2020
Reaction to her arrest was swift. Supporters turned to Social media to post their concern.
#Japan’s ?? #FreeAgnes Campaign Shows Support for #HongKong ?? Activist #AgnesChow @chowtingagnes . @IsabelRTokyo reports. The plight of the 23-year-old activist has made the battle over #humanrights in the city personal for many in Japan.https://t.co/Vh0sREDZ4f
Ht @fion_li— ??Curtis S. Chin (@CurtisSChin) August 12, 2020
“Arrests of #AgnesChow & others under #HongKong Nat’l Sec. Law confirms #UN Rapporteurs’ concern that enforcement of vague law may constitute arbitrary detention. Int’l coordination needed on sanctions & other actions to protect rights, including the UN,” said The US Congressional-Executive Commission on China that was created to monitor human rights & rule of law.
Supporters of Chow are calling her the real-life Mulan, who is a character from a very popular Disney movie, who saved China.
Mulan is the story of a young woman who dresses as a man to help save her Father and China from invaders
#AgnesChow is the real Mulan cos she is loyal, brave & true. She brings honor to us all #FreeAgnesChow https://t.co/D6rLxeX1mK pic.twitter.com/xujEN0ZnBe
— Daliloha (@Dalilohalalala) August 11, 2020
#LiuYifei is a selfish #CCP shill who supports #PoliceBrutality in #HongKong#AgnesChow has given everything to #FightForFreedom and defend her people
So who is really loyal brave and true?
No wonder many #HongKongers are calling Agnes the real #Mulan#FreeAgnes #BoycottMulan pic.twitter.com/EGPh4IhD3M
— James Lee Proudfoot? (@PhilosophyNook) August 11, 2020
In an ironic twist, it is the Washington Post that is promoting Communism for youth. The Washington Post often posts positive messaging about the CCP.
Trump views China’s Communist Party as a threat. Young Chinese see it as a ticket to a better future. https://t.co/mA2qDgLQ1o
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 4, 2020
Apparently Washington Post doesn’t have a local office in Hong Kong and have overlooked a large youth movement.
去年の6月9日に、100万人以上の香港人が逃亡犯条例に反対する為に立ち上がりました。
香港の民主化運動はまだ成功していません。まだまだ頑張らないと。 pic.twitter.com/Tx1JSWKz1b
— Agnes Chow 周庭 (@chowtingagnes) June 9, 2020
Kari is an ex-Community Organizer who writes about Cultural Marxism, grassroots activism, music, IndyCar racing and political campaigns. @Saorsa1776
