Radio Taiwan International
Date: 21 August, 2019
By: Shirley Lin

Wall plastered with messages in support of protesters in Hong Kong[/caption] A pedestrian underpass in the central city of Taichung has been plastered in sticky notes, each one filled with a message of support to protesters in Hong Kong. This homage to Hong Kong’s ongoing protest movement is an expression of solidarity and concern that covers the underpass walls.

The local government is none too pleased. It warned that it would issue a fine of US$3,200 if the messages weren’t cleared away. But the public pushed back. One woman said that for every note the authorities take down, she would put up another. She said that posting these messages is a way for people to exercise their freedom.

The organizers also refused to back down, saying they would continue supporting freedom of speech and would not give in.    [FULL  STORY]