Stay Vigilant, Wu Chi-wai Tells Protesters

Democratic Party chairman Wu Chi-wai says the thousands of people who took to the streets on July 1 to protest the new national security law reflect the people's determination to protect their rights and their freedom.

Speaking on RTHK's Letter to Hong Kong, the lawmaker warned that Beijing would try to whitewash history and distract people from their political demands.

He called on Hong Kongers not to forget what they have been fighting for since the anti-extradition law was proposed last year, and not to forget the sacrifices of protesters – referred to as ‘sau zuk’ in Cantonese, meaning ‘brothers and sisters’.

“Learn from history, we must: never forget our original intention; never let the Chinese government use any tactics to steer away from our original mission but stay vigilant and remain committed [to] what they come up together with our sau zuks – five demands, not one less”, he said.

“Only if we are able to hold up this shield of faith, we’re actually stronger than ever because faith is bulletproof and cannot be taken away.”