#EditorialColumn #Jun15
National Security Law Turns Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's Legal Terrorism
"...As Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng admitted on June 14 that the National Security Law is unlikely to be based on common law, China is inserting a Chinese-style statute into Hong Kong's common law system.
The question arises: Will Hong Kong's National Security Law cases be recognized by other common law countries?"
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Secretary for Justice Admits National Security Law to Deviate from Hong Kong's Common Law System
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National Security Law Turns Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's Legal Terrorism
"...As Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng admitted on June 14 that the National Security Law is unlikely to be based on common law, China is inserting a Chinese-style statute into Hong Kong's common law system.
The question arises: Will Hong Kong's National Security Law cases be recognized by other common law countries?"
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Photo taken by Daniel Cheung on June 9, 2020 in Central
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Secretary for Justice Admits National Security Law to Deviate from Hong Kong's Common Law System
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#EditorialColumn #Jun15
National Security Law Turns Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's Legal Terrorism
China's decision to insert the National Security Law" as a so-called "nationwide" law into Hong Kong's legal system has far reaching ramifications - not only to Hong Kong, but also to the rest of the world.
The problematics stem from the very different nature of the two legal systems: Hong Kong's common law system inherited from Britain vis-a-vis China's own blend of civil law and socialist law.
Different Systems, Different Values
The strength of a common law system lies in the common legal basis and values agreed upon by countries and regions sharing the same system. International business is founded on this, especially for fast-paced decision makers who would not have time for the intricacies of a different local law - for example, China's.
The concept of judicial precedent, central to all common law systems, constrains judges to base their rulings on the principles laid down in past cases. These precedent cases may be cited from other common law countries. In fact, Commonwealth and former Commonwealth regions such as Australia, Canada, and Hong Kong recognize, and often cite, each other's cases.
However, in China's law system, judges base their decisions only on the text of the law (and from time to time, on the whims and fancies of the Party)--not on any previous cases, nor cases from other legal systems, and certainly not on the universally shared values underlying those courts' decisions. It is noteworthy that in China's court, the conviction rate is nearly 99%.
As Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng admitted on June 14 that the National Security Law is unlikely to be based on common law, China is inserting a Chinese-style statute into Hong Kong's common law system.
The question arises: Will Hong Kong's National Security Law cases be recognized by other common law countries?
One Country, One (Messed Up) System?
This raises some worrying scenarios:
Scenario 1: After winning national security cases in Hong Kong, China sues governments and private enterprises in other common law countries, citing Hong Kong cases as precedents.
Scenario 2: To avoid scenario 1, other countries no longer recognize Hong Kong's case rulings as being made under common law. Then Hong Kong's legal system becomes a unique (thus isolated) "common law system with Chinese characteristics", losing the greatest advantage of common law - that is, individuals and companies can understand and execute contracts according to values common to the rest of the world.
In China, concerns of national security is all-encompassing; even the revenue of Huawei and other "national enterprises" are "national security" issues. If scenario 2 comes to pass, not only are small and medium businesses robbed of the legal protection they once enjoyed, even multinational companies are in danger of losing basic properties, including their trademarks (recall that Chinese courts ruled that even Michael Jordan doesn't own the rights to his own name within China).
Incoming: Legal Terrorism
China's forcing their national security law upon Hong Kong severely undermines the foundation of Hong Kong's legal system; this has been widely noted and criticized by the international community.
Although foreign countries can withdraw their capital and mitigate their losses, this does not stop China from launching legal terrorism attacks into the common law world, by exporting precedent cases under this "common law with Chinese characteristics".
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#LegalTerrorism #CommonLaw #CivilLaw #ChinaJudiciary
Secretary for Justice Admits National Security Law to Deviate from Hong Kong's Common Law System
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22447
National Security Law Turns Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's Legal Terrorism
China's decision to insert the National Security Law" as a so-called "nationwide" law into Hong Kong's legal system has far reaching ramifications - not only to Hong Kong, but also to the rest of the world.
The problematics stem from the very different nature of the two legal systems: Hong Kong's common law system inherited from Britain vis-a-vis China's own blend of civil law and socialist law.
Different Systems, Different Values
The strength of a common law system lies in the common legal basis and values agreed upon by countries and regions sharing the same system. International business is founded on this, especially for fast-paced decision makers who would not have time for the intricacies of a different local law - for example, China's.
The concept of judicial precedent, central to all common law systems, constrains judges to base their rulings on the principles laid down in past cases. These precedent cases may be cited from other common law countries. In fact, Commonwealth and former Commonwealth regions such as Australia, Canada, and Hong Kong recognize, and often cite, each other's cases.
However, in China's law system, judges base their decisions only on the text of the law (and from time to time, on the whims and fancies of the Party)--not on any previous cases, nor cases from other legal systems, and certainly not on the universally shared values underlying those courts' decisions. It is noteworthy that in China's court, the conviction rate is nearly 99%.
As Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng admitted on June 14 that the National Security Law is unlikely to be based on common law, China is inserting a Chinese-style statute into Hong Kong's common law system.
The question arises: Will Hong Kong's National Security Law cases be recognized by other common law countries?
One Country, One (Messed Up) System?
This raises some worrying scenarios:
Scenario 1: After winning national security cases in Hong Kong, China sues governments and private enterprises in other common law countries, citing Hong Kong cases as precedents.
Scenario 2: To avoid scenario 1, other countries no longer recognize Hong Kong's case rulings as being made under common law. Then Hong Kong's legal system becomes a unique (thus isolated) "common law system with Chinese characteristics", losing the greatest advantage of common law - that is, individuals and companies can understand and execute contracts according to values common to the rest of the world.
In China, concerns of national security is all-encompassing; even the revenue of Huawei and other "national enterprises" are "national security" issues. If scenario 2 comes to pass, not only are small and medium businesses robbed of the legal protection they once enjoyed, even multinational companies are in danger of losing basic properties, including their trademarks (recall that Chinese courts ruled that even Michael Jordan doesn't own the rights to his own name within China).
Incoming: Legal Terrorism
China's forcing their national security law upon Hong Kong severely undermines the foundation of Hong Kong's legal system; this has been widely noted and criticized by the international community.
Although foreign countries can withdraw their capital and mitigate their losses, this does not stop China from launching legal terrorism attacks into the common law world, by exporting precedent cases under this "common law with Chinese characteristics".
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Secretary for Justice Admits National Security Law to Deviate from Hong Kong's Common Law System
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National Security Law Turns Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's Legal Terrorism
"...As Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng admitted on June 14 that the National Security Law is unlikely to be based on common law, China…
National Security Law Turns Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's Legal Terrorism
"...As Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng admitted on June 14 that the National Security Law is unlikely to be based on common law, China…
Gigantic #Banner on Devil's Peak: "One Country One System, Hong Kong is Over"
A 3x30m gigantic banner was sighted early in the morning on June 15, 2020 at Devil's Peak in Hong Kong.
The banner reading "One Country One System, Hong Kong is Over" shows the concern over the National Security Law forcefully imposed by Beijing on Hong Kong.
Source: Apple Daily #Jun15
#DevilsPeak #OneCountryOneSystem #NationalSecurityLaw
A 3x30m gigantic banner was sighted early in the morning on June 15, 2020 at Devil's Peak in Hong Kong.
The banner reading "One Country One System, Hong Kong is Over" shows the concern over the National Security Law forcefully imposed by Beijing on Hong Kong.
Source: Apple Daily #Jun15
#DevilsPeak #OneCountryOneSystem #NationalSecurityLaw
#Remembrance
Marco Leung's Death Anniversary: Citizens Pay Tribute with White Flowers
It's been a year since the death of Marco Leung, also known as the 'Yellow Raincoat Man' affectionately to many Hongkongers. Netizens have called for memorials to be held in multiple districts across Hong Kong.
Citizens were already seen gathering and paying their respects and tributes earlier on in the afternoon of June 16 at Pacific Plaza, which is located at Admiralty. About 30 people were seen on site. Some of them were dressed in black clothes and wearing white ribbons. There were also people laying white flowers on makeshift altars.
Among these items being placed in tribute to Leung was a card with these words written on it:
"Though it has been a year, Hong Kongers have never forgotten about you."
Source: Stand News
#Jun15 #MarcoLeung #YellowRainCoatMan
Marco Leung's Death Anniversary: Citizens Pay Tribute with White Flowers
It's been a year since the death of Marco Leung, also known as the 'Yellow Raincoat Man' affectionately to many Hongkongers. Netizens have called for memorials to be held in multiple districts across Hong Kong.
Citizens were already seen gathering and paying their respects and tributes earlier on in the afternoon of June 16 at Pacific Plaza, which is located at Admiralty. About 30 people were seen on site. Some of them were dressed in black clothes and wearing white ribbons. There were also people laying white flowers on makeshift altars.
Among these items being placed in tribute to Leung was a card with these words written on it:
"Though it has been a year, Hong Kongers have never forgotten about you."
Source: Stand News
#Jun15 #MarcoLeung #YellowRainCoatMan
#DailyUpdate #Jun15 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 15)
At the time of writing, 8,028,253 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 436,276 deaths in 213 countries and territories. 4,148,128 have recovered.
The 4 most countries affected are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong has reported 3 imported cases today.
Pupils from K3 up to P3 in Hong Kong resume classes today.
The Hong Kong Disneyland Park would be reopened this Thursday.
China has reported 49 new cases, 36 of them are from Beijing.
China - Some markets are closed in Beijing due to the recent outbreak.
Japan - For 2 consecutive days Tokyo has reported more than 40 cases, over half of them are related to nightclubs.
UK plans to loosen social distancing measures early next month.
Germany lifts travel warning for 27 European countries
Stocks tumble as investors continue to worry about a possible second coronavirus wave.
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 15)
At the time of writing, 8,028,253 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 436,276 deaths in 213 countries and territories. 4,148,128 have recovered.
The 4 most countries affected are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong has reported 3 imported cases today.
Pupils from K3 up to P3 in Hong Kong resume classes today.
The Hong Kong Disneyland Park would be reopened this Thursday.
China has reported 49 new cases, 36 of them are from Beijing.
China - Some markets are closed in Beijing due to the recent outbreak.
Japan - For 2 consecutive days Tokyo has reported more than 40 cases, over half of them are related to nightclubs.
UK plans to loosen social distancing measures early next month.
Germany lifts travel warning for 27 European countries
Stocks tumble as investors continue to worry about a possible second coronavirus wave.
Source: CNN, Now News, Worldometer
Hongkongers: 'Golden Nica' Awardees of Ars Electronica
Hongkongers’ movement won the highest award in the 'Digital Communities' category.
"Be Water by Hong Kongers"
"We submit this project not as artists but as messengers. Our agenda is to collect examples of digital excellence from within the protest movement and generalize them into one discourse of “digital community.” Hong Kongers have set new standards of digital activism, the lessons of which must be shared.
“Be Water” is their guiding philosophy, just as in the Chinese classical text *Tao Te Ching* by Lao Tzu, the highest good is like water. As messengers and Hong Kong citizens ourselves, we document the past and present, credit the Hong Kong protesters, and hope to bring Hong Kongers to the center of art, technology, and society and provoke a much-needed dialogue about how digital culture shapes our practice of civic responsibility now and in the future."
Source: Ars Electronica #Jun15
Hongkongers’ movement won the highest award in the 'Digital Communities' category.
"Be Water by Hong Kongers"
"We submit this project not as artists but as messengers. Our agenda is to collect examples of digital excellence from within the protest movement and generalize them into one discourse of “digital community.” Hong Kongers have set new standards of digital activism, the lessons of which must be shared.
“Be Water” is their guiding philosophy, just as in the Chinese classical text *Tao Te Ching* by Lao Tzu, the highest good is like water. As messengers and Hong Kong citizens ourselves, we document the past and present, credit the Hong Kong protesters, and hope to bring Hong Kongers to the center of art, technology, and society and provoke a much-needed dialogue about how digital culture shapes our practice of civic responsibility now and in the future."
Source: Ars Electronica #Jun15
#Censorship
Pro-Beijing Activists Call For Citizens to "Monitor" and "Report" Products That Might "Incite Subversion of State Power"
The government had announced that this year's Book Fair would be held between 15 July and 21 July as usual. Pro-Beijing Organisations such as Politihk Social Strategic organised the movement "Independence-less Book Fair", calling for citizens to "monitor" and "report" products that may "incite subversion of state power" using their smartphones, claiming that they would "assist in passing on the information to the Ministry of State Security (MSS) and bringing quislings to justice."
Although the National Security Law has not finished drafting, and with pro-Beijing activists repeatedly emphasising that the National Security Law only targets a small amount of people, the Politihk Social Strategic stated that Hong Kong already has a "National Security Law", and that the "tolerated" pro-Independence promotion may already be commission of inciting subversion of state power. They had observed that "corruption-spreading publishers and political parties had exploited previous year's book fair to spread their illegal political views," and are teaming up with pro-Beijing organisations such as DQaction and Johnny Patriotic 101 to call for "parents" to exercise caution while picking children's books, while also "inviting" parents to report book stalls selling products that may "incite subversion of state power" to the MSS via them.
Source: Stand News
#Jun15 #BookFair #PolitihkSocialStrategic #WhiteTerror
Pro-Beijing Activists Call For Citizens to "Monitor" and "Report" Products That Might "Incite Subversion of State Power"
The government had announced that this year's Book Fair would be held between 15 July and 21 July as usual. Pro-Beijing Organisations such as Politihk Social Strategic organised the movement "Independence-less Book Fair", calling for citizens to "monitor" and "report" products that may "incite subversion of state power" using their smartphones, claiming that they would "assist in passing on the information to the Ministry of State Security (MSS) and bringing quislings to justice."
Although the National Security Law has not finished drafting, and with pro-Beijing activists repeatedly emphasising that the National Security Law only targets a small amount of people, the Politihk Social Strategic stated that Hong Kong already has a "National Security Law", and that the "tolerated" pro-Independence promotion may already be commission of inciting subversion of state power. They had observed that "corruption-spreading publishers and political parties had exploited previous year's book fair to spread their illegal political views," and are teaming up with pro-Beijing organisations such as DQaction and Johnny Patriotic 101 to call for "parents" to exercise caution while picking children's books, while also "inviting" parents to report book stalls selling products that may "incite subversion of state power" to the MSS via them.
Source: Stand News
#Jun15 #BookFair #PolitihkSocialStrategic #WhiteTerror
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HK Protest Artworks Wins Gold at Prix Ars Electronica
The Prix Ars Electronica is one of the best known and longest running yearly prizes in the field of electronic and interactive art, computer animation, digital culture and music since 1987.
The Golden Nica in the category “Digital Communities” went to the Hong Kong protest movement, which brought forward a slew of creative and powerful artwork which supported pro-democracy ideals.
The Prix Ars Electronica 2020 brought together a total of 3,209 submissions from 90 different countries.
The Hong Kong protest artworks won in the category “Digital Communities".
#Canada #HongKong #ProtestArt
Source: Prix Ars Electronica Website #Jun15
https://ars.electronica.art/press/en/2020/06/15/prix_ars_electronica_2020/
The Prix Ars Electronica is one of the best known and longest running yearly prizes in the field of electronic and interactive art, computer animation, digital culture and music since 1987.
The Golden Nica in the category “Digital Communities” went to the Hong Kong protest movement, which brought forward a slew of creative and powerful artwork which supported pro-democracy ideals.
The Prix Ars Electronica 2020 brought together a total of 3,209 submissions from 90 different countries.
The Hong Kong protest artworks won in the category “Digital Communities".
#Canada #HongKong #ProtestArt
Source: Prix Ars Electronica Website #Jun15
https://ars.electronica.art/press/en/2020/06/15/prix_ars_electronica_2020/
#FirstHand #Jun15
2 Years Since the Fatal Fall of the Yellow Raincoat Man
June 15, 2021 marks two years since the 35-year-old "Yellow Raincoat Man" Marco Leung used his death to protest against extradition to China and warn Hongkongers of the threat of the tyrannical regime.
It was in 2019, on the eve of the second rally called forth by the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), Leung chanted pro-democracy slogans and unfurled banners in protest of the government's undemocratic acts in a shopping mall in Admiralty.
On the day in 2021, Hongkongers of different ages commemorated Leung near the shopping mall, despite the threat of the authorities.
Familiar faces like #GrannyWong and convenor of #StudentPoliticism #WongYatChin were also present among the crowd.
#NeverForget #NeverForgive #MarcoLeung #YellowRaincoatMan #Martyr #Death #AntiELAB
2 Years Since the Fatal Fall of the Yellow Raincoat Man
June 15, 2021 marks two years since the 35-year-old "Yellow Raincoat Man" Marco Leung used his death to protest against extradition to China and warn Hongkongers of the threat of the tyrannical regime.
It was in 2019, on the eve of the second rally called forth by the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), Leung chanted pro-democracy slogans and unfurled banners in protest of the government's undemocratic acts in a shopping mall in Admiralty.
On the day in 2021, Hongkongers of different ages commemorated Leung near the shopping mall, despite the threat of the authorities.
Familiar faces like #GrannyWong and convenor of #StudentPoliticism #WongYatChin were also present among the crowd.
#NeverForget #NeverForgive #MarcoLeung #YellowRaincoatMan #Martyr #Death #AntiELAB
#FirstHand #Jun15
A Sea of Flower to Commemorate Yellow Raincoat Man
2 years ago in 2019, "yellow raincoat man" Marco Leung displayed banners that read "Carrie Lam, Step Down" and "say no to extradition to China" on top of a shoping mall in Admiralty, Hong Kong.
He used his life to call on Hongkongers to wake up and resist the threat of the tyrannical regime.
He fell to his death in the same evening.
The next day, on June 16, 2019, over 2 million Hongkongers took it to the street to voice out their democratic demands and opposition to extradition to China.
Two years on, the situation in Hong Kong has not been improved, but Marco Leung used his life to remind Hongkongers to persist.
On June 15, 2021, hundreds of Hongkongers went to the site to pay tribute to Leung. A sea of flowers was formed.
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30104
#NeverForget #NeverForgive #MarcoLeung #YellowRaincoatMan #Martyr #Death #AntiELAB
A Sea of Flower to Commemorate Yellow Raincoat Man
2 years ago in 2019, "yellow raincoat man" Marco Leung displayed banners that read "Carrie Lam, Step Down" and "say no to extradition to China" on top of a shoping mall in Admiralty, Hong Kong.
He used his life to call on Hongkongers to wake up and resist the threat of the tyrannical regime.
He fell to his death in the same evening.
The next day, on June 16, 2019, over 2 million Hongkongers took it to the street to voice out their democratic demands and opposition to extradition to China.
Two years on, the situation in Hong Kong has not been improved, but Marco Leung used his life to remind Hongkongers to persist.
On June 15, 2021, hundreds of Hongkongers went to the site to pay tribute to Leung. A sea of flowers was formed.
Read more
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30104
#NeverForget #NeverForgive #MarcoLeung #YellowRaincoatMan #Martyr #Death #AntiELAB