もっと詳しく

Image from the Stand News. Used with permission. A common expression, “Hong Kong, Add Oil,” has become a politically sensitive term subject to censorship in Hong Kong. “Add oil” (加油) is an expression of encouragement and support to a person. It is commonly used in Chinese-speaking regions, particularly at sports games when audiences want to express their support for players. For example, the expression, “Hong Kong, Add Oil” was used by Chinese leaders during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, as noted by New York Times reporter, Austin Ramzy on Twitter: Worth stressing how generic the slogan 香港加油 is. …