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Part 2: Whom do the Hong Kong Government Serve?
The Frequent Visits ofHong Kong Government Officials to China
While the latest survey outcomes published by Hong Kong PORI has shown negative approval rates for all bureau heads of the Hong Kong SAR government, the Hong Kong government officials seem to be busy paying official visit to China over the last 6 months. Over the weekend of December 14, Chief Executive Carrie Lam is at the time "reporting her duties" to Beijing.
The following is an overview of the frequency of these visits to China.
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June 17-18
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W. Yang visited China on the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
July 14
Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang visited China.
July 17-20
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng met with China's Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Supreme People's Court and visited the Beijing Internet Court.
July 18-20
Financial Secretary Paul Chan to attend a signing ceremony in China.
July 18
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau visited PRC Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Bingnan
July 22-23
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang attended the closing ceremony of the Youth Internship Programme at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
August 5-6
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip met with Chinese Communist party officialss from National Development and Reform Commission and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
September 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met with financial officials of the Central Authorities and called on the Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang.
September 30
HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam led a delegation of more than 240 people ito participate in activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing.
October 23-24
The then Commissioner of Police, Lo Wai-chung, paid courtesy calls to the Ministry of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council
try of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
October 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met again with financial officials of the PRC, the Governor of the People’s Bank of China Yi Gang, and the Chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission Guo Shuqing
Oct 30 -Nov 1
The Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan met with the National Railway Administration and China State Railway Group Co Ltd
Nov 6 Beijing
CE Carrie Lam, the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office Chan Kwok-ki met for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area convened by the Vice Premier of PRC's State Council.
Dec 4-5 Beijing
The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Nicholas W Yang called on the PRC's Minister of Science and Technology.
Dec 6
Police chief Chris Tang visited and reported to Cbinese officials.
Dec 14
Carrie Lam went to Beijing.
#Beijing #ExtraditiontoChina #China #OneCountryTwoSystems
Part 2: Whom do the Hong Kong Government Serve?
The Frequent Visits ofHong Kong Government Officials to China
While the latest survey outcomes published by Hong Kong PORI has shown negative approval rates for all bureau heads of the Hong Kong SAR government, the Hong Kong government officials seem to be busy paying official visit to China over the last 6 months. Over the weekend of December 14, Chief Executive Carrie Lam is at the time "reporting her duties" to Beijing.
The following is an overview of the frequency of these visits to China.
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June 17-18
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W. Yang visited China on the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
July 14
Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang visited China.
July 17-20
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng met with China's Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Supreme People's Court and visited the Beijing Internet Court.
July 18-20
Financial Secretary Paul Chan to attend a signing ceremony in China.
July 18
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau visited PRC Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Bingnan
July 22-23
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang attended the closing ceremony of the Youth Internship Programme at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
August 5-6
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip met with Chinese Communist party officialss from National Development and Reform Commission and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
September 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met with financial officials of the Central Authorities and called on the Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang.
September 30
HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam led a delegation of more than 240 people ito participate in activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing.
October 23-24
The then Commissioner of Police, Lo Wai-chung, paid courtesy calls to the Ministry of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council
try of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
October 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met again with financial officials of the PRC, the Governor of the People’s Bank of China Yi Gang, and the Chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission Guo Shuqing
Oct 30 -Nov 1
The Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan met with the National Railway Administration and China State Railway Group Co Ltd
Nov 6 Beijing
CE Carrie Lam, the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office Chan Kwok-ki met for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area convened by the Vice Premier of PRC's State Council.
Dec 4-5 Beijing
The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Nicholas W Yang called on the PRC's Minister of Science and Technology.
Dec 6
Police chief Chris Tang visited and reported to Cbinese officials.
Dec 14
Carrie Lam went to Beijing.
#Beijing #ExtraditiontoChina #China #OneCountryTwoSystems
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Shoppers Paradise No More?
Citizens called for the "Christmas Shop with you" activity in shopping malls in different districts on Sunday, December 15. Police were alerted and massively deployed across the territory, leading to clashes and arrests. The video captured the scene when the Police trooped in New Town Plaza in Shatin.
Source: Internet #15Dec
Citizens called for the "Christmas Shop with you" activity in shopping malls in different districts on Sunday, December 15. Police were alerted and massively deployed across the territory, leading to clashes and arrests. The video captured the scene when the Police trooped in New Town Plaza in Shatin.
Source: Internet #15Dec
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#Video #PoliceBrutality #FreedomOfPress
Police Violently Subdued Citizens in Shopping Mall on Sunday
“Christmas Shop With You” at Shatin New Town Plaza unfolded into an intense clash between the Police and civilians. With the Police pressing down a few black-shirts onto the floor. Some protesters rushed forward in an attempt to rescue the arrested, but the Police waved their batons and squirted pepper spray multiple times and many reporters at the scene got sprayed.
Source: Stand News #15Dec
Police Violently Subdued Citizens in Shopping Mall on Sunday
“Christmas Shop With You” at Shatin New Town Plaza unfolded into an intense clash between the Police and civilians. With the Police pressing down a few black-shirts onto the floor. Some protesters rushed forward in an attempt to rescue the arrested, but the Police waved their batons and squirted pepper spray multiple times and many reporters at the scene got sprayed.
Source: Stand News #15Dec
#Economy #Boycott
Citizens Post "Boycott Notice" on Shops Run by Pro-China Corporations
"Boycott Notices" were posted at eateries under the Maxim's group, including Peking Garden Restaurant, Starbucks and Simplylife, which stipulated reasons for the boycott. Protesters checked corresponding reasons on the notice, indicating that these eateries were not unreasonably targeted. This was also convenient for the public to understand reasons for the boycott.
Source: United Social Press #15Dec
Citizens Post "Boycott Notice" on Shops Run by Pro-China Corporations
"Boycott Notices" were posted at eateries under the Maxim's group, including Peking Garden Restaurant, Starbucks and Simplylife, which stipulated reasons for the boycott. Protesters checked corresponding reasons on the notice, indicating that these eateries were not unreasonably targeted. This was also convenient for the public to understand reasons for the boycott.
Source: United Social Press #15Dec
#Economy #Boycott
To Support or to Boycott: Protesrers Show Clear Standard
In New Town Plaza in Shatin, protestors proclaim their support for business owned by loc tycoon Li Ka-Shing outside stores like Fortress and Watsons.
Note:
While Ann Wu of Maxim's group told China-owned Global Times on November 2, 2019 that she would "give up" two generations of young people in Hong Kong; Li Ka-Shing has efficiently set up a HKD$1 billion instant relief fund for local retail industry. His praise for its efficiency. Like Fortress and Watsons, businesses under Li's company CK Hutchison Holdings Limited remained unaffected throughout the movement.
Source: HKEJ #15Dec
To Support or to Boycott: Protesrers Show Clear Standard
In New Town Plaza in Shatin, protestors proclaim their support for business owned by loc tycoon Li Ka-Shing outside stores like Fortress and Watsons.
Note:
While Ann Wu of Maxim's group told China-owned Global Times on November 2, 2019 that she would "give up" two generations of young people in Hong Kong; Li Ka-Shing has efficiently set up a HKD$1 billion instant relief fund for local retail industry. His praise for its efficiency. Like Fortress and Watsons, businesses under Li's company CK Hutchison Holdings Limited remained unaffected throughout the movement.
Source: HKEJ #15Dec
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Hong Kong Police Attack on Press
Police aggressively hit a reporter from Mad Dog Daily with baton in Mongkok.
Source: Heng Sang University SU Editorial Board #16Dec #FreedomOfPress #PoliceBrutality
Report: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13389
Police aggressively hit a reporter from Mad Dog Daily with baton in Mongkok.
Source: Heng Sang University SU Editorial Board #16Dec #FreedomOfPress #PoliceBrutality
Report: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13389
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Police Violently Assault Reporter in Mongkok on December 16: View from Above
Source: HKTGB Channel #16Dec #PoliceBrutality #Assault #FreedomOfPress https://t.me/hktgb/43256
Source: HKTGB Channel #16Dec #PoliceBrutality #Assault #FreedomOfPress https://t.me/hktgb/43256
Police Fire Tear Gas Canister to the Right Eye of a Baptist University Student Reporter
01:08 Mongkok
Police fired multiple rounds of teargas on Portland Street. One of the canisters hit the reporter straight in his right eye.
Photo: HKBU SU Editorial Board #16Dec #FreedomOfPress #PoliceBrutality #eye #SevereInjury
01:08 Mongkok
Police fired multiple rounds of teargas on Portland Street. One of the canisters hit the reporter straight in his right eye.
Photo: HKBU SU Editorial Board #16Dec #FreedomOfPress #PoliceBrutality #eye #SevereInjury
Reporter Shot In Face By Tear Gas Canister In Mongkok
During conflicts in Mongkok last night (15 Dec), a reporter from Hong Kong Baptist University Students' Editorial Board was suspected to be hit by a tear gas canister in his cheekbone, injuring the corner of his eye. He was sent to the hospital for treatment. In a public statement today, the Editorial Board condemned the police for deliberately aiming at reporters. The statement also quoted from a first-aid medic, who testified that the injured reporter was conducting his work with a group of first-aiders and reporters, and police deliberately aimed tear gas shots towards the group, so it was an attack with intent, instead of crowd-dispersing operation. The Board reaffirmed that police officers must respect the rights for journalists to conduct their work.
Democratic Party Legislator Lam Cheuk-Ting also condemned the use of violence towards journalists, stating that the injured reporter did not break any laws. He urged the police force to stop sheltering frontline officers from their fault and responsibility, and urged the government to establish an Independent Commission of Inquiry into police brutality immediately, before the issue further exacerbates.
Source: RTHK
During conflicts in Mongkok last night (15 Dec), a reporter from Hong Kong Baptist University Students' Editorial Board was suspected to be hit by a tear gas canister in his cheekbone, injuring the corner of his eye. He was sent to the hospital for treatment. In a public statement today, the Editorial Board condemned the police for deliberately aiming at reporters. The statement also quoted from a first-aid medic, who testified that the injured reporter was conducting his work with a group of first-aiders and reporters, and police deliberately aimed tear gas shots towards the group, so it was an attack with intent, instead of crowd-dispersing operation. The Board reaffirmed that police officers must respect the rights for journalists to conduct their work.
Democratic Party Legislator Lam Cheuk-Ting also condemned the use of violence towards journalists, stating that the injured reporter did not break any laws. He urged the police force to stop sheltering frontline officers from their fault and responsibility, and urged the government to establish an Independent Commission of Inquiry into police brutality immediately, before the issue further exacerbates.
Source: RTHK
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Police refuse to converse in English with foreign reporters
[Editor's note: English is one of the two official languages in Hong Kong]
A foreign female report did not understand the police's request since she doesn't understand Cantonese. The police officer yelled at her, "No English", then in Cantonese "We speak Cantonese here, if you don't understand it, ask your fellow reporters to translate it to you".
Source: APA SU Editorial Board #16Dec #AsianFinest #HongKongPoliceForce
[Editor's note: English is one of the two official languages in Hong Kong]
A foreign female report did not understand the police's request since she doesn't understand Cantonese. The police officer yelled at her, "No English", then in Cantonese "We speak Cantonese here, if you don't understand it, ask your fellow reporters to translate it to you".
Source: APA SU Editorial Board #16Dec #AsianFinest #HongKongPoliceForce
Premier Li: Beijing Approves of HK Government, But Must Investigate Deeply-Rooted Conflicts In Society
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam travelled to Beijing to report on her work to the Central Government. Premier Li Keqiang stated that Hong Kong's economy has suffered in recent months, and the challenges being faced currently are unprecedented; however, Lam had led the Hong Kong Government in an all-out effort to preserve stability in society, and she had received affirmation from Beijing's Central Government for her actions. He also stated that the Hong Kong Government would continue to curb violence using the law, but must also investigate the causes of the deeply-rooted conflicts in Hong Kong's society.
Source: Now News
#Dec16 #CarrieLam #Bejing #LiKeqiang
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam travelled to Beijing to report on her work to the Central Government. Premier Li Keqiang stated that Hong Kong's economy has suffered in recent months, and the challenges being faced currently are unprecedented; however, Lam had led the Hong Kong Government in an all-out effort to preserve stability in society, and she had received affirmation from Beijing's Central Government for her actions. He also stated that the Hong Kong Government would continue to curb violence using the law, but must also investigate the causes of the deeply-rooted conflicts in Hong Kong's society.
Source: Now News
#Dec16 #CarrieLam #Bejing #LiKeqiang
How IPCC Works in 2018: 3% Cases Substantiated; Police faced only a warning for fabricating evidence
According to the latest annual report released by the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC), until March 31, 1521 complaints were received, compared to only 1616 cases in Year 2017/18. And of the 630 cases being fully investigated, only 56 cases were substantiated, with 81 officers facing internal actions. None of them faced any criminal charges.
The annual report listed a few complaint cases. Here are some selected ones:
Officers accused of fabricating evidences face only a warning.
A complainant and his friend were intercepted for a search by the police and were charged with “Trafficking of Dangerous Drugs” after two packs 'cocaine' were found inside their car. However, the complainant pointed out that the officers deliberately gave him the car keys, and then returned to seize the car keys from the complainant, even putting him in custody. This prompted him to suspect that the police officers planted the car keys on him, constituting to the fabrication of evidence. However, despite the disputed versions from the complainant and the results of their investigations, the Complaints Against Police Reporting Center (CAPO) classified the case as “not pursuable” and the officers were only given warnings without any divisional record file entry.
Off-duty officer filed a case based on subjective impression.
The complainant was driving a high-performance car when an off-duty inspector (CIP) was walking past the location. Without conducting further investigations, the inspector completed a Defective Vehicle Report against the car and the car was examined, which was found neither to be defective nor illegally altered. The complainant believes that the CIP made the judgement based on his emotions, and there was no concrete evidence. When interviewed by the CAPO, the CIP pointed out that he is a veteran driver with 23 years of experience, and his instincts prompted him to be suspicious. Hence, the CAPO classified the case as “unsubstantiated”, of which the IPCC disagreed, pointing out the CIP’s actions as brash. They urged the CAPO to reclassify this case as “substantiated”.
Source: Stand News
#12Dec #HongKongPoliceForce #IPCC #PoliceLies
According to the latest annual report released by the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC), until March 31, 1521 complaints were received, compared to only 1616 cases in Year 2017/18. And of the 630 cases being fully investigated, only 56 cases were substantiated, with 81 officers facing internal actions. None of them faced any criminal charges.
The annual report listed a few complaint cases. Here are some selected ones:
Officers accused of fabricating evidences face only a warning.
A complainant and his friend were intercepted for a search by the police and were charged with “Trafficking of Dangerous Drugs” after two packs 'cocaine' were found inside their car. However, the complainant pointed out that the officers deliberately gave him the car keys, and then returned to seize the car keys from the complainant, even putting him in custody. This prompted him to suspect that the police officers planted the car keys on him, constituting to the fabrication of evidence. However, despite the disputed versions from the complainant and the results of their investigations, the Complaints Against Police Reporting Center (CAPO) classified the case as “not pursuable” and the officers were only given warnings without any divisional record file entry.
Off-duty officer filed a case based on subjective impression.
The complainant was driving a high-performance car when an off-duty inspector (CIP) was walking past the location. Without conducting further investigations, the inspector completed a Defective Vehicle Report against the car and the car was examined, which was found neither to be defective nor illegally altered. The complainant believes that the CIP made the judgement based on his emotions, and there was no concrete evidence. When interviewed by the CAPO, the CIP pointed out that he is a veteran driver with 23 years of experience, and his instincts prompted him to be suspicious. Hence, the CAPO classified the case as “unsubstantiated”, of which the IPCC disagreed, pointing out the CIP’s actions as brash. They urged the CAPO to reclassify this case as “substantiated”.
Source: Stand News
#12Dec #HongKongPoliceForce #IPCC #PoliceLies
“Coffee Prince of Japan” Brings Smiles to Hong Kongers
1350 | Wanchai
Masanori Nishikawa, a famous Japanese who also named “Coffee Prince of Japan” provided free coffee for citizens. He stationed himself outside Wanchai MTR station exit B every day, aiming to bring smiles and give warmth to Hong Kongers with hand-made distilled coffee with the movement happening in Hong Kong. He also drew little cards and pictures of himself to show his sincerity to Hong Kongers.
Today would be his last day in Hong Kong and he would return to Japan soon. Crowds surrounded Masanori and requested to take photos with him.
#firsthand #16Dec #Japan #GlobalSupport
1350 | Wanchai
Masanori Nishikawa, a famous Japanese who also named “Coffee Prince of Japan” provided free coffee for citizens. He stationed himself outside Wanchai MTR station exit B every day, aiming to bring smiles and give warmth to Hong Kongers with hand-made distilled coffee with the movement happening in Hong Kong. He also drew little cards and pictures of himself to show his sincerity to Hong Kongers.
Today would be his last day in Hong Kong and he would return to Japan soon. Crowds surrounded Masanori and requested to take photos with him.
#firsthand #16Dec #Japan #GlobalSupport