'We wear masks because we know they will take photos and put it online on their social network sites and they try to find who are.'
Tensions in Hong Kong have rippled across Australian universities, as supporters of the pro-democracy protests have been targeted and harassed by "patriotic" mainland students.[SYDNEY] Tensions in Hong Kong have rippled across Australian universities, as supporters of the pro-democracy protests have been targeted and harassed by"patriotic" mainland students.
A video from a small pro-democracy rally at Monash University on Tuesday shows a man aggressively shouting at students and manhandling someone who tried to step in, while a companion films the confrontation."We wear masks because we know they will take photos and put it online on their social network sites and they try to find who are," said 23-year-old student James, who witnessed the skirmish.
Student activist Drew Pavlou, who has supported the campus protests, was told to"be careful" and received messages from someone who knew his name, claimed to know his whereabouts and threatened to"kill his family". More than 181,000 Chinese people are enrolled in Australian universities - by far the largest cohort of overseas students - bringing more than US$6.8 billion into the economy each year.
The Brisbane consulate's statement drew a sharp rebuke from Australia's foreign minister Marise Payne, who warned diplomats against undermining fundamental rights or"encouraging disruptive or potentially violent behaviour".
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australian universities become battleground over Hong Kong protestsSYDNEY: Tensions in Hong Kong have rippled across Australian universities, as supporters of the pro-democracy protests have been targeted and ...
Read more »
Hong Kong airport on alert ahead of fresh wave of protestsHONG KONG: Hong Kong's Airport Authority said on Friday (Aug 9) only departing passengers with travel documents will be allowed to enter the ...
Read more »
Hong Kong: Stocks advance in early trade[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares rose on Friday, tracking a rally on Wall Street as investors sought to shake off anxiety over escalating US-China trade tensions. Read more at The Business Times.
Read more »
China tells US diplomats in Hong Kong to stop interferingChina demanded Thursday that US diplomats based in Hong Kong 'stop interfering' in the city's affairs, after reports that they met with pro-democracy activists, prompting a furious response from Washington. China's foreign ministry had expressed 'strong dissatisfaction' with
Read more »
US calls China 'thuggish regime' for singling out US diplomat in Hong Kong[WASHINGTON] A US State Department spokeswoman on Thursday called China a 'thuggish regime' for disclosing the photographs and personal details of a US diplomat who met with student leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. Read more at The Business Times.
Read more »
China tells US diplomats in Hong Kong to stop interfering in city's affairsBEIJING: China demanded on Thursday (Aug 8) that US diplomats based in Hong Kong 'stop interfering' in the city's affairs, after reports that they ...
Read more »