A Chinese Canadian boy watched news reports about how hard Hong Kong police officers had been working in safeguarding the city over the past few months. He then used his savings to purchase snacks and sent them to the Police Headquarters in Wan Chai as a way to express his gratitude and support to front-line officers for their efforts in maintaining the city's law and order. The boy also sent a letter to the officers:

"I am an 11-year-old Chinese Canadian boy who lives in Canada. We visit our friends and relatives in Hong Kong every year, so Hong Kong is my second home.

Recently, I have been watching lots of videos and news from Hong Kong with my mom and she interprets them into English for me. I may not understand everything that is going on but I know that violence is not the answer to anything. I saw rioters throwing bricks and Molotov cocktails at policemen. They vandalised the city and have taken the freedom away from people. I also heard that some policemen have serious injuries, they cannot take any vacation, they work long hours and their families are being bullied. I feel very sorry for them.

My mom told me she saw a video of a man from mainland China who brought snacks to a police station for the Hong Kong Police. I asked my mom if we could do the same from Canada. I have some money in my bank account, so I asked her to use some of it to buy some snacks and send them to the policemen and police women in Hong Kong. With the help of my aunt and uncle, we shipped a big box of snacks to the Hong Kong Police.

I just want the policemen in Hong Kong to know that although we do not live in Hong Kong, we appreciate them keeping my relatives safe in Hong Kong."

The snacks may not be much but the warm sentiment and encouragement are potent. With such support, Hong Kong police officers are determined to overcome adversity and will stand united and demonstrate professionalism to uphold law and order and bring Hong Kong back on track.