Daring to sacrifice amidst billowing smoke; Finding courage amongst the swells

“There’s no revolution without blood.” Revolution is the heftiest form of resistance. The bravery and sacrifices of revolutionaries are not only captured through camera lenses during confrontation and bloodshed, but also shown in their unyielding souls.

History, Identity, Opinion, PoliticsWe Are HKers30 December 2020sacrifice, courage, revolution, bravery, frontlines, next generation, movement, social movement, headliner, simon cheng, whistleblower, exile, overseasComment

【Video】Simon Cheng | A Whistleblower’s Conviction - Never Give Up On Freedom Of Speech

Simon Cheng, 29, is a former employee of the UK Consulate in Hong Kong. In August 2019, he was detained and tortured by Chinese authorities while being accused of inciting pro-democracy protests.

Having been forced to confess to soliciting prostitution, he was released following international pressure and now lives in exile in the UK.