Editor’s note: Reproduced from Reddit, an American social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website.
A group of mainland Chinese posted an open letter on Reddit on Sept. 5 to thank Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protesters for their relentless efforts in fighting for freedom. The letter was written in Chinese and below is an English translation.
We are a group of mainland Chinese who grew up and received an education in communist China. Since the Civil Human Rights Front of Hong Kong (CHRF) launched the first anti-extradition bill protest on March 31, we have been following the situation in Hong Kong closely. We would like to express our deep admiration for your courage and perseverance, and our sorrow for the price you have been forced to pay. At the same time, as Mainland Chinese, we would like to thank you for all that you have done! Thank you indeed—you are not only fighting for the freedom of Hong Kong, you are fighting for freedom for us as well.
