THE MAY UPHEAVAL IN HONGKONG
Committee of the Hong-Kowloon Chinese Compatriots of All Circles for the Struggle Against Persecution by the British Authorities in Hongkong
Published by Committee of the Hong-Kowloon Chinese Compatriots of All Circles for the Struggle Against Persecution by the British Authorities in Hongkong, Hong Kong, 1967
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180p. A small softcover book in near fine condition. The top and bottom edges of the spine are lightly wrinkled. The text is clean and the binding tight. Includes several black and white illustrations. Measures 5.25'' by 7.25''. A scarce Maoist propaganda piece recounting the events of May to October of 1967, including lists of Chinese patriots who were arrested or killed in riots. Seller Inventory # 203762
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Title: THE MAY UPHEAVAL IN HONGKONG
Publisher: Committee of the Hong-Kowloon Chinese Compatriots of All Circles for the Struggle Against Persecution by the British Authorities in Hongkong, Hong Kong
Publication Date: 1967
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1st Edition.
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THE MAY UPHEAVAL IN HONGKONG. [Begun MaY 12, 1967, ]
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Seller: RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, Aptos, CA, U.S.A.
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[Hong Kong 1967], Committee Of Hongkong-Kowloon Chinese Com- patriots Of All Circles For The Struggle Against Persecution By The British Authorities in Hongkong.Stiff white wrappers, superbly clean, 180p. * * RARE FIRST & ONLY EDITION * * . *** **** *** . . HIGHLY RARE AND OBSCURE EXAMPLE ! . . . DOCUMENTING THE 'HONG WEI BING' [CHINESE RED GUARDS] . . . INSPIRED HONG KONG RIOTS OF MAY 1967 . . . ACTIVATED NEAR THE END OF THE CULTURAL REVOLUTION . . . WENHUA DA GEMING . * Book description continued: 14 black & white photographs. The front cover shows a HONG WEI BING [CHINESE RED GUARD] wearing a Mao badge, holding slogans reading: "Aiguo wu zui kangbao youli" ["Patriotism is not a crime, resistance to violence is justified."].And "Dadao ying diguo zhuyi" ["Down with British imperialism."] . This kind of WENHUA DA GEMING [CHINESE CULTUREAL REVOLUTION] poster graphics & slogans are commonly found in large numbers of Red Guard posters, ceramics, hanging textiles and in numerous "Little Red Books" with Mao slogans and also found on numerous posters displayed in public areas, universities & high schools throughtout China during this period of utter chaos. . This item is a typical example of Red Guard action against all old norms, attacking old institutions and loudly demonstrating in the streets, shouting the usual "loyalty to Chairman Mao" and other common slogans. . *** This pamphlet documents and covers the activities of the "Committee of Hongkong-Kowloon Chinese compatriots of All circles for the Struggle Against Persecution by the British Authorities in Hongkong. . Issued to coincide with the return of Hong Kong colony from the British to communist China. . * SOME FACTS: Start date: May [1st] 1967, End date: October 1967, located in Hong Kong B.C.C [British Crown Colony], with 4979 arrested, 51 deaths, 832 injured. . * Extracted from the Wikipedia article: . "The 1967 Hong Kong riots were large-scale anti-government riots that occurred in Hong Kong during British colonial rule. Beginning as a minor labour dispute, the demonstrations eventually escalated into protests against the colonial government. The protests were partially inspired by successful anti-colonial demonstrations in Portuguese Macau which had occurred a few months prior. . The use of roadside bombs and petrol bombs by demonstrators prompted the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) to raid the demonstrators' strongholds and arrest their leaders. Fifty-one people were killed in the subsequent violence. As many of the bombs were made in pro-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) schools, then governor David Trench decided to close those schools and ban pro-CCP publications in the colony. . The protests occurred in the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution taking place in the People's Republic of China (mainland China), with many of the protesters harboring leftist views and sympathies toward the CCP. After the riots, the British Hong Kong government publicly reflected on its failure to address certain social grievances and carried out major social reforms." . "On 16 May, demonstrators formed the "Committee of Hong Kong and Kowloon Compatriots from All Circles for Struggle Against British Hong Kong Persecution" or "Anti-British Struggle Committee" for short. Yeung Kwong of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Federation of Trade Unions was appointed its chairman. The committee organized and coordinated a series of large demonstrations. Hundreds of supporters from 17 different leftist organizations demonstrated outside Government House, chanting pro-CCP slogans.[12] At the same time, many workers went on strike, with Hong Kong's transport services being disrupted particularly badly." . "More violence erupted on 22 May, with another 167 people being arrested. The rioters began to adopt more sophisticated tactics, such as throwing stones at police officers or police vehicles passing by, before retreating into leftist "strongholds" such as newspaper offices, banks or department stores once the police responded.[citation needed] Casualties began soon after. At least eight protester deaths were recorded before 1 July; most of the victims were shot or beaten to death by the police." . "The waves of bombings did not subside until October 1967. In December, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai ordered the leftist groups in Hong Kong to stop all bombings, and the riots in Hong Kong finally came to an end after 18 months. It became known much later that, during the riots, the commander of the People's Liberation Army's Guangzhou Military Region Huang Yongsheng (one of Lin Biao's top allies) secretly suggested invading and occupying Hong Kong, but his plan was vetoed by Zhou Enlai." . With official statements from the Chinese Ministry; editorials of the PEOPLE'S DAILY, Peking; Chen Yu's address; protest & message statement by the "Committee of Hongkong-Kowloon Chinese Compatriots; THE SITUATION AND OUR TASKS IN THE STRUGGLE AGAINST BRITISH VIOLENCE by the Standing Committee; Premier Chou En-lai Condemns the British Government; with several slogans & quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung. . With charts of statistics &c. . *** RARITY: This is a VERY RARE AND OBSCURE WORK ! Printed in a very small number of copies, seldom if ever found on the market for sale. . *** CONDITION: This book is bound in the original stiff wrappers, with pictorial design commonly found in HONG WEI BING [CHINESE RED GUARD] publications. The book is very clean, solidly bound without mark or issues to the contents. There is a tiny closed tear on the upper back cover, neatly restored, else on issues. AS ABOUT AS GOOD AS IT CAN GET ! . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *. Seller Inventory # 45024601
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The May Upheaval in Hongkong
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Seller: INDOSIAM RARE BOOKS ABA/ILAB, HONG KONG, HK, Hong Kong
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1 small volume in-12, soft illustrated paper cover, slightly foxed on first cover, 180 pp., with 8 full pages of photographic illustrations, a good copy. A rare document on May 1967 Upheaval Event in Hong Kong. Contents: Part I: A Red BannerUnfurls in the West Wind. Part II: Heroes in the Upheaval: Defending National Dignity With Blood - A Heroic Battle, A Glorious Life - Study as they Struggle -Mao Tse-tung'sThought, The Best Weapon for Struggle Against British Atrocities - Mao Tse-tung's Thought Propaganda Teams Active in Hongkong and Kowloon - Hongkong Heroine Turns the Tables on Her British Persecutors - Onward, Our Young Fighter - The Sea-gulls that Grow in the Storm - Patriotic Chinese Journalists and Teachers Denounce British Hongkong Authorities in "Court". Ma Chin-lung - an Old Hero - Every Red Heart Turns to Chairman Mao Fragmentary Reports on Anti-British and Anti-violence Fighters in Prisons - Round-up Report of Patriotic Chinse in Hongkong Celebrating National Day. Part III: Statistics. Part IV: Appendices. Seller Inventory # 12385
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The May Upheaval In Hongkong
Published by
The Committee, Hongkong, 1967
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Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Alexander Books (ABAC/ILAB), Ancaster, ON, Canada
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 179 Pages Illus. Book. Seller Inventory # 035835
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