Tertiary Teachers’ Statement on Students Arrested in Chater Rd Sit-in

An unprecedented mass arrest of protesters who staged a sit-in in Chater Rd, in Hong Kong’s Central district after the annual July 1st protest, has set off alarm bells in the city. The protesters, many of them university students, were demanding the government pay heed to the community’s calls for genuine universal suffrage. This is a statement by teachers in tertiary education in support of the students.

Students and supporters take to the stage during the sit-in

In the early hours of July 2^nd, more than 500 people were arrested as students staged a sit-in for democracy in Central. We, a group of teachers in tertiary education, feel we have a responsibility to support these students.

In a utilitarian society like today’s Hong Kong, many people are only willing to spend their time on money-making pursuits, or those that will further personal interests. That students are willing to set aside personal interest and risk being charged to fight for democracy and justice, is commendable and deserving of our recognition.

Throughout the police action to clear the street and carry out arrests, the students demonstrated utmost restraint and forbearance. Not only was there no physical confrontation, but there was also an absence of profanities and insults. Their behavior was civilized and rational, embodying the spirit of non-violent struggle. We, as teachers are proud that the students and other participants held steadfastly to their peaceful struggle for democracy and justice, despite personal sacrifice.
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We hope the S.A.R. and central governments can understand the reason the students are willing to withstand the pressure of standing up in the face of legal consequences. It is because Hong Kong stands at a critical juncture – never before have Hong Kong people felt so much anxiety about whether real universal suffrage can be implemented, or even if one country, two systems can be upheld. Half a million people took part in the July 1^st protest, 800,000 people voted in the civil referendum. The students, as the conscience of society, hope to persuade the central and S.A.R. government to address society’s demands through their own actions and sacrifice.

Therefore, we call on the central government and S.A.R. government to address these demands, to uphold the pledge of one country, two systems and to implement real universal suffrage without pre-selection in 2017. Otherwise, the students’ efforts and sacrifice will have been wasted and Hong Kong’s political situation will deteriorate further.

Initiators:

馬嶽(中大)
周保松(中大)
蔡子強(中大)