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Initiated Occupy Central to fight for Hong Kong's democracy. Was associate professor at HKU. Now an independent scholar on rule of law fighting for HK's rebirth

Hong Kong
Joined January 2011
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Though I was dismissed by the University of Hong Kong, I will not stop my research and teaching on the rule of law. I need your support. I hope you can be my patron, please click this link: patreon.com/bennytai We will wee the rebirth of Hong Kong’s rule of law.
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Rule of Law is not just about social order. From Hong Kong’s Rule of Law Culture Study by the Hong Kong’s Rule of Law Rebirth Project. news.mingpao.com/pns/%e8%a7%… Please support Hong Kong’s Rule of Law Rebirth Project: patreon.com/bennytai
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The impasse Hong Kong is currently in is not an issue of democracy, but the governance failure in the absence of democracy. (Please support: patreon.com/bennytai) hk.appledaily.com/opinion/20…
Meaning of suffering (1): Hong Kong is going through tribulation and all people here are involved in this political suffering. This common experience of suffering is unknowingly creating a unique shared identity for all Hong Kong people. Please support: patreon.com/bennytai
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Perhaps it is a belief that transcends the world that provides people hope for the future. This belief could be originated from religion, or the observation from history, or just a simple belief of kindness in the nature of human being. Please support: patreon.com/bennytai
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Light sparks of hope in dark wintry nights Please support: patreon.com/bennytai hk.appledaily.com/opinion/20…
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Resistance needs resilience to be successful. Resilience is the capability to prepare for disruptions, to recover from shocks and presses, and to adapt and grow from a disruptive experience. news.mingpao.com/pns/%e8%a7%…
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The CCP makes a wrong diagnosis. The prescription must then be mistaken also. The oppression is the fiercest and densest in history.  hk.appledaily.com/local/2020… #蘋果日報
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There are two HongKongs, each embracing different sets of values. Yellow Hong Kong embraces the values of democracy, the rule fo law and human rights that can meet universal standards.  Purple Red Hong Kong supports the authoritarian rule.  news.mingpao.com/pns/%e8%a7%…
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It is time for Hong Kong’s Democratic Movement to return to civil society. From building up many points of civil power and linking them together, lines and surfaces can be formed. hk.appledaily.com/local/2020… #蘋果日報
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Would we be cowed down?Would Hong Kong people still prepare to continue the protest? This is definitely not an easy question to answer.  news.mingpao.com/pns/%e8%a7%…
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We have to adjust our attitude. We cannot look back. We must also prepare ourselves to get over these long and dark days with patience.  hk.appledaily.com/local/2020… #蘋果日報
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The problem facing by Hong Kong now is her rule of law's advancement or sliding back.  news.mingpao.com/pns/%e8%a7%…
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How to save our next generation? First, help our next generation to retain their ability of critical thinking. Next, go and capture all parent associations and alumni associations. hk.appledaily.com/local/2020… #蘋果日報
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When many people in a human community discover they also have the human needs of self-esteem and self-actualisation, the authoritarian laws will be questioned. People will demand to have laws that can protect the rights of a dignified human being. news.mingpao.com/pns/%e8%a7%…
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I hope that after the long and difficult waiting process, you and I will see together the change we are hoping for. hk.appledaily.com/local/2020… #蘋果日報
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Even if we are now in an era of authoritarian zombies, there are still ways to handle. Do not surrender. No need to be afraid. Insist to speak the truth and have to be more creative. Build a network of parents and teachers. news.mingpao.com/pns/%e8%a7%…
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The decision to cancel the teacher’s registration is illegal (no compelling evidence), irrational (disproportionate punishment) and procedurally improper (no opportunity to make oral representation). hk.appledaily.com/local/2020… #蘋果日報
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Human society needs laws to resolve problems so as to satisfy these human needs. What is considered to be the most important need will determine which problem is to be handled first and the ultimate purpose of law. news.mingpao.com/pns/%e8%a7%…
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