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Banning ‘Liberate Hong Kong’ slogan was govt’s worst mistake: Co-author
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Banning ‘Liberate Hong Kong’ slogan was govt’s worst mistake: Co-author

The slogan ‘Liberate Hong Kong: the revolution of our times’ has now been banned by the authorities and the slogan co-author has said that the ban was one of the government's worst mistake in handling the political unrest.The infamous slogan was created by ex localist leader Edward Leung, ousted lawmaker Baggie Leung and former member of party Youngspiration who asked to be known as J.The slogan first gained popularity during the anti-extradition law movement last in July last year in Sheung Wan.“The 'Liberate Hong Kong' flag was first waved in Sha Tin's New Town Plaza on July 14. On July 21 in Sheung Wan, as far as I know, a number of Edward Leung's supporters were at the scene," J was quoted as saying. "They began chanting and the crowd responded fervently," he added.“The government made