Flight Suspension of British and Indonesian Airlines Due to Wuhan Pneumonia
Reuters reported on Wednesday(Jan 29) that the British Airways has suspended the direct flight reservation to Beijing and Shanghai until March. It was later added that all flights to China were suspended. British Airways apologised for any inconvenience caused and expressed their concern on customers and cabin crew's safety in the press release. Reuters no longer found online booking to Beijing and Shanghai on BA's website.
Moreover, Lionair based in Indonesia also stopped all flights to China since Feb 1. According to the Guardians, British government was preparing evacuation of nationals from Hubei on Thursday the earliest. Outbound Travel Alert was made to British, reminding them to avoid non-essential travel mainland China.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan29
#CoronavirusOutbreak #WuhanPneumonia
Reuters reported on Wednesday(Jan 29) that the British Airways has suspended the direct flight reservation to Beijing and Shanghai until March. It was later added that all flights to China were suspended. British Airways apologised for any inconvenience caused and expressed their concern on customers and cabin crew's safety in the press release. Reuters no longer found online booking to Beijing and Shanghai on BA's website.
Moreover, Lionair based in Indonesia also stopped all flights to China since Feb 1. According to the Guardians, British government was preparing evacuation of nationals from Hubei on Thursday the earliest. Outbound Travel Alert was made to British, reminding them to avoid non-essential travel mainland China.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan29
#CoronavirusOutbreak #WuhanPneumonia
#ChinaPneumonia
Shoppers Snap Up Frozen Foods and Disinfection Items in Supermarkets
Fearing that the new coronavirus epidemic would persist, some citizens hurried to supermarkets to stock up food. Staple foods, such as rice and noodles could be seen to be low in stock. Frozen foods, hand sanitizers, and sanitized paper towels were almost all snapped up.
Shoppers said that the situation is worse than the SARS outbreak and that currently it is most difficult to buy disinfection goods.
Source: RTHK
#Jan29 #GlobalOutbreak #HK
Shoppers Snap Up Frozen Foods and Disinfection Items in Supermarkets
Fearing that the new coronavirus epidemic would persist, some citizens hurried to supermarkets to stock up food. Staple foods, such as rice and noodles could be seen to be low in stock. Frozen foods, hand sanitizers, and sanitized paper towels were almost all snapped up.
Shoppers said that the situation is worse than the SARS outbreak and that currently it is most difficult to buy disinfection goods.
Source: RTHK
#Jan29 #GlobalOutbreak #HK
Police Officer Misuses Police Vehicles, Ferries Friend Around for CNY Visitations
A netizen found multiple photos on a personal WeChat page, describing her visit to relatives residing in the disciplined services dormitory on the second day of Lunar New Year (January 26). In her post, she bragged about riding in a police car to leave after the visit. She wrote, “At last, I took a ride in a police car. What a once in a lifetime experience.”
The owner of the page is suspected to be a relative or a friend of a police officer. The photo clearly showed herself and her boyfriend sitting in the police car.
It is understood that ferrying of family and friends in a police vehicle is not permitted. When responding to media inquiries, the Force's spokesperson stated that they would look into the incident, and they will not allow police officers to commit anything illegal or against the rules, otherwise, they may face disciplinary actions.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan29 #PoliceState
A netizen found multiple photos on a personal WeChat page, describing her visit to relatives residing in the disciplined services dormitory on the second day of Lunar New Year (January 26). In her post, she bragged about riding in a police car to leave after the visit. She wrote, “At last, I took a ride in a police car. What a once in a lifetime experience.”
The owner of the page is suspected to be a relative or a friend of a police officer. The photo clearly showed herself and her boyfriend sitting in the police car.
It is understood that ferrying of family and friends in a police vehicle is not permitted. When responding to media inquiries, the Force's spokesperson stated that they would look into the incident, and they will not allow police officers to commit anything illegal or against the rules, otherwise, they may face disciplinary actions.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan29 #PoliceState
#ChinaPneumonia
Korea Consulate Provides 15,000 Masks for Free for Koreans in Hong Kong
On Wednesday (January 29), the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong announced on its Facebook page that it will provide 15,000 masks for free to Korean compatriots in Hong Kong, including South Koreans stranded in Hong Kong and those visiting and traveling in Hong Kong.
Source：https://www.facebook.com/kcginhk/
#Jan29 #GlobalOutbreak #Korea
Korea Consulate Provides 15,000 Masks for Free for Koreans in Hong Kong
On Wednesday (January 29), the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong announced on its Facebook page that it will provide 15,000 masks for free to Korean compatriots in Hong Kong, including South Koreans stranded in Hong Kong and those visiting and traveling in Hong Kong.
Source：https://www.facebook.com/kcginhk/
#Jan29 #GlobalOutbreak #Korea
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Unexploded IED Found at Shenzhen Border; Suspect Demands Border Closure
Hong Kong has seen 3 bomb cases over 2 consecutive days. An improvised explosive device (IED) was found in a rubbish bin at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point on Tuesday morning. 2 other incidents involving suspected IEDs and explosives happened, prior to this discovery: The first incident was the discovery of an IED at a public toilet in King George V Memorial Park in Jordan. The second incident was a men's toilet cubicle being set ablaze at Caritas Medical Centre, Cheung Sha Wan. It was suspected to be caused by a home-made bomb.
A message on Telegram claimed responsibility, demanding the immediate closure of the city’s borders to the Mainland, in order to prevent the coronavirus outbreak from worsening in the city. The message also issued a warning, threatening to blowing up major transportation networks between the Mainland and Hong Kong if the demands are not met. The 3 cases are currently being followed up by the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau.
Source: Ming Pao
#Jan29 #Bomb #HongKong
Unexploded IED Found at Shenzhen Border; Suspect Demands Border Closure
Hong Kong has seen 3 bomb cases over 2 consecutive days. An improvised explosive device (IED) was found in a rubbish bin at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point on Tuesday morning. 2 other incidents involving suspected IEDs and explosives happened, prior to this discovery: The first incident was the discovery of an IED at a public toilet in King George V Memorial Park in Jordan. The second incident was a men's toilet cubicle being set ablaze at Caritas Medical Centre, Cheung Sha Wan. It was suspected to be caused by a home-made bomb.
A message on Telegram claimed responsibility, demanding the immediate closure of the city’s borders to the Mainland, in order to prevent the coronavirus outbreak from worsening in the city. The message also issued a warning, threatening to blowing up major transportation networks between the Mainland and Hong Kong if the demands are not met. The 3 cases are currently being followed up by the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau.
Source: Ming Pao
#Jan29 #Bomb #HongKong
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Renowned Doctor Urges Govt. to Send Wuhan Tourists Back to Mainland
Hong Kong’s neighbouring Guangdong Province has the second highest number of confirmed patients down with the coronavirus in China.
On a phone-in program on RTHK, Head of HKU’s Centre of Influenza Research Dr. Ho Pak-leung expressed concerns of a “second wave of community outbreak”, and believed that a complete border closure “has its urgency”.
“Individuals who have been to Wuhan may hide in hotels,” he warned the government, as he described such hidden cases as “ticking time bombs.”
He urged the Hong Kong government to send police officers to the hospitals to find such people, and sent them back to the mainland for treatment.
Source: Stand News
#Jan29 #HongKong #HealthCrisis
Renowned Doctor Urges Govt. to Send Wuhan Tourists Back to Mainland
Hong Kong’s neighbouring Guangdong Province has the second highest number of confirmed patients down with the coronavirus in China.
On a phone-in program on RTHK, Head of HKU’s Centre of Influenza Research Dr. Ho Pak-leung expressed concerns of a “second wave of community outbreak”, and believed that a complete border closure “has its urgency”.
“Individuals who have been to Wuhan may hide in hotels,” he warned the government, as he described such hidden cases as “ticking time bombs.”
He urged the Hong Kong government to send police officers to the hospitals to find such people, and sent them back to the mainland for treatment.
Source: Stand News
#Jan29 #HongKong #HealthCrisis
Young Shopper Injured After Being Subdued by Police
Yesterday (#Jan28), a young man was being pursued by the police down the streets of Mong Kok. He was later pinned to the ground by the officers. Although he was released soon after, his hand was injured. According to him, he was just buying clothes, and did not do anything wrong.
Source: Internet (蛋蛋俱樂部, 實時現場新聞直播（及 獨家實時消息）)
#Jan29 #PoliceState
Yesterday (#Jan28), a young man was being pursued by the police down the streets of Mong Kok. He was later pinned to the ground by the officers. Although he was released soon after, his hand was injured. According to him, he was just buying clothes, and did not do anything wrong.
Source: Internet (蛋蛋俱樂部, 實時現場新聞直播（及 獨家實時消息）)
#Jan29 #PoliceState
Rush On Markets as Citizens Scramble for Masks to Protect Their Families From Lethal Coronavirus
Across Hong Kong, people are rushing to pharmacies for masks and anti-disease supplies, with most of them being sold out by the evening. The masks that were left in the evening were sold at about $200 - 300 for a box of 50 masks, and 10 3M n95 masks were sold close to $1000. Meanwhile, hygiene product scams like masks from unknown sources with dubious protection standards went rampant both at pharmacies and the internet.
Source: United Social Press
#Jan29 #HealthCrisis #HongKong
Across Hong Kong, people are rushing to pharmacies for masks and anti-disease supplies, with most of them being sold out by the evening. The masks that were left in the evening were sold at about $200 - 300 for a box of 50 masks, and 10 3M n95 masks were sold close to $1000. Meanwhile, hygiene product scams like masks from unknown sources with dubious protection standards went rampant both at pharmacies and the internet.
Source: United Social Press
#Jan29 #HealthCrisis #HongKong
China no longer accepts BNO as travel and identification document, stating it "is not the original BNO anymore"
Source: Stand News, #Jan29
#BNO #CCP #UK #SinoBritishJointDeclaration
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Source: Stand News, #Jan29
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28251
China no longer accepts BNO as travel and identification document, stating it "is not the original BNO anymore"
Today (29 Jan, 2021), the UK government published details of British National Overseas (BNO) visa application. In a press conference in the afternoon of the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China declared that BNO passport would not be recognized as a travel document and Hong Kong identification document from 31 Jan.
Lijian Zhao, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, denounced that the UK went back on their promise by disregarding Hong Kong's 24-year reunification to China and the stance of China. "BNO visa is customized for Hong Kong citizens who can stay in the UK and apply for UK citizenship," Zhao said. Also, the UK government intended to turn Hongkongers to "second-class British citizens" by further expanding the scope of BNO visa, which original nature was completely changed.
Zhao continued that BNO mentioned by the UK government at the moment was not the original BNO anymore. This action severely invaded China's sovereignty and interfered in Hong Kong general affairs and China internal affairs. It violated the international law and basic norms of international relations, expressing "great indignation and firm objection."
Source: Stand News, #Jan29
#BNO #CCP #UK #SinoBritishJointDeclaration
Today (29 Jan, 2021), the UK government published details of British National Overseas (BNO) visa application. In a press conference in the afternoon of the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China declared that BNO passport would not be recognized as a travel document and Hong Kong identification document from 31 Jan.
Lijian Zhao, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, denounced that the UK went back on their promise by disregarding Hong Kong's 24-year reunification to China and the stance of China. "BNO visa is customized for Hong Kong citizens who can stay in the UK and apply for UK citizenship," Zhao said. Also, the UK government intended to turn Hongkongers to "second-class British citizens" by further expanding the scope of BNO visa, which original nature was completely changed.
Zhao continued that BNO mentioned by the UK government at the moment was not the original BNO anymore. This action severely invaded China's sovereignty and interfered in Hong Kong general affairs and China internal affairs. It violated the international law and basic norms of international relations, expressing "great indignation and firm objection."
Source: Stand News, #Jan29
#BNO #CCP #UK #SinoBritishJointDeclaration