Punitive censorship and libel lawsuits against the press -- "Reading every line" : era of the daily vetting of newspaper proofs -- "Communist China now contiguous to Hong Kong" : censorship imposedby the "free world" -- "Patriotism to you can be revolutionary heresy to us" : hardened control of media, schools, and entertainment -- Preparing to negotiate with China : overt loosening and covert control -- Liberating Hong Kong for China : de-silencing the city.
Summary:
"Introduction Around noon on 3 June 1919, nine schoolboys aged eight to seventeen walked westwards along Queen's Road in the Central District of Hong Kong clad in their school uniforms and holding open oil-paper umbrellas made in mainland China. The umbrellas featured Chinese characters reading 'Chinese people should buy native goods' The boys attracted the attention of passers-by, with more than 100 joining them to form an impromptu parade. They also attracted the attention of a police inspector surnamed Brazil who stopped the crowd and asked one of the students whether he had obtained a permit. The student said no, but that one of their teachers had instructed them to march. Inspector Brazil arrested the nine students on the spot and then went to the teacher's residence to arrest him as well"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.