Comments on: UQ pro-Hong Kong protest turns ugly

By: Wade Zaglas

Wade Zaglas — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 01:03:11 +0000

In reply to Jun Wang.

Dear Jun,

While I can understand the sensitivities behind this issue, the’Pro-China’ and ‘Pro-Beijing’ labels point to something very important. Both are the same country, but they are ideologically opposed: one supports freedom of speech, while the other despises dissent. Also, you will note that all media outlets (yes, including The Guardian, use the same Pro-Beijing Pro-China distinction for brevity.

By: Marco H

Marco H — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 06:22:00 +0000

Students should look at the reason why people in Hong Kong, Tibet and Xinjiang are fighting for their freedom instead of blaming each others.

By: Sarah K

Sarah K — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 04:30:56 +0000

Dear Jun,

What are your preferred terms to describe the parties involved in this incident? I am asking genuinely.

By: Jun Wang

Jun Wang — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 03:13:14 +0000

Hi, Wade Zaglas, What do you mean by “pro-Hong Kong and pro-China supporters/students” in your article? Do you mean Hong Kong is not part of China? For sensitive issues, please choose your words carefully.