3 Years On: ‘What Does the Future Hold?’ How an Exile Survives Police Brutality and Trauma After 831 Prince Edward Attack

After the riot police attacked civilians inside the Prince Edward MTR Station, citizens went to the station to place flowers for the people who were hurt, missing, and allegedly killed by police. The writing on the wall says “Never forget 831 Terror Attack.” Sung Pi-lung/The Epoch Times

For Hongkongers 2019 was a memorable year as they fought for freedom and democracy. They rallied against the Hong Kong government and the anti-extradition bill. Millions of people took to the streets and attended rallies, and protests to stand for their beliefs. The former chief executive Carrie Lam was deafened but she ignored her people’s needs. Lam’s ignorance to the public’s demands, not only caused the yearlong protests, but also scarred and separated many families. Protesters and activists have been jailed, some had to flee the city.

One of the most horrific events was the Prince Edward MTR Station Attack by Hong Kong Police on Aug. 31, 2019, known locally as 831.