Hong Kong Cantonese-language advocacy group closes after China's national security police raid founder’s home (hongkongfp.com)

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Andrew Chan established the group to promote Cantonese and “safeguard the linguistic rights of Hongkongers,” after policies were put forward to push Mandarin-language instruction in the city’s schools. Currently living abroad, Chan said he would not return to Hong Kong due to safety concerns.

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[-] stopthatgirl7@kbin.social 18 points 1 year ago

That really sucks. Mainland China is really pushing for Mandarin to be the main language, or at least the prestige language, used in China, even though there are so many languages there. Cantonese has its own rich linguistic history. But cracking down on Cantonese advocacy groups is one way Beijing is going to make Hong Kong just like the rest of China.

[-] trustnoone@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago

Wow thats a shame. I imagine there is so many cutural and historical languages there, it would be sad if they were lost to history.

[-] sculd@beehaw.org 12 points 1 year ago

This is a shame and is why democracy is so important. Don't fall for the authoritarian trap!!

[-] Hikingbirdingdying@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

The CCP is a blight on Humanity.

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