After picking beauty queens, joining protests for democracy, Hong Kong university student unions now face impact of national security law
- Chinese University’s stern action against union leaders is a sign of changing times on campuses
- Beijing once treasured the support of Hong Kong university student unions, but not any more
But in May 1967, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) student union joined hundreds of groups in supporting the colonial government to quell the riots instigated by the left wing.
The union passed a resolution that said: “We appeal to each and every Hong Kong citizen not to participate in any activities that may result in disturbing civic peace.
“We sincerely hope that any civic-minded person who feels as we do will rise up and join together in opposing any disruptive movement and uphold the peace.”
The communist-instigated riots claimed 51 lives, including 15 in bombings.
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Thousands of Hong Kong university students join week-long class boycott for democracy
In the midst of the troubles, the HKU student union organised a “Miss HKU” beauty contest.
