#Breaking
National security law takes effect in Hong Kong at 11pm on June 30, 2020
On June 30, the PRC's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress had the National Security Law inserted into Annex III of the Hong Kong Basic Law, after an unanimous vote in Beijing.
On the same day, the law was promulgated via presidential order by Xi Jinping, and gazetted by the Hong Kong SAR government at 11pm. The details of the law was only published when gazetted.
June 30, 2020 marks 23 years since the sovereignty of Hong Kong has been transferred from Britain to China.
Source: RTHK #Jun30
#NationalSecurityLaw
National security law takes effect in Hong Kong at 11pm on June 30, 2020
On June 30, the PRC's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress had the National Security Law inserted into Annex III of the Hong Kong Basic Law, after an unanimous vote in Beijing.
On the same day, the law was promulgated via presidential order by Xi Jinping, and gazetted by the Hong Kong SAR government at 11pm. The details of the law was only published when gazetted.
June 30, 2020 marks 23 years since the sovereignty of Hong Kong has been transferred from Britain to China.
Source: RTHK #Jun30
#NationalSecurityLaw
#DailyUpdate #Jun30 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 30)
At the time of writing, 10,450,207 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 509,142 deaths. 5,706,511 have recovered.
The most affected countries are the USA, Brazil, Russia and the India.
Hong Kong has reported 2 new imported cases today.
Social distancing measures in Hong Kong have been extended for 2 weeks.
WHO is sending inspectors to China in order to investigate the origins of the virus.
In UK, Leicester is re-introducing lockdown measures.
At least 16 US states have paused reopening over fears of Covid-19 spread.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 30)
At the time of writing, 10,450,207 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 509,142 deaths. 5,706,511 have recovered.
The most affected countries are the USA, Brazil, Russia and the India.
Hong Kong has reported 2 new imported cases today.
Social distancing measures in Hong Kong have been extended for 2 weeks.
WHO is sending inspectors to China in order to investigate the origins of the virus.
In UK, Leicester is re-introducing lockdown measures.
At least 16 US states have paused reopening over fears of Covid-19 spread.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News
#YellowEconomy #Rice
Post-80s Entrepeneur Creates 'Yellow' Pro-democracy Rice Company to break Established Monopoly
A Post-80s businessman created a pro-democracy rice company "Riceberg," hoping to widen thr spectrum of the pro-democracy movement and breaking monopoly. This is to add "another voice" in the industry, creating a rice company in Hong Kong with a conscience which is willing to speak for its people.
He reveals that getting into the industry is very risky, with high costs, and is expected to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, he chose to "make a gamble," telling Hong Kong people to "not to bend down for 5 grams of rice."
Source: InMedia #Jun30
#RiceBerg
Post-80s Entrepeneur Creates 'Yellow' Pro-democracy Rice Company to break Established Monopoly
A Post-80s businessman created a pro-democracy rice company "Riceberg," hoping to widen thr spectrum of the pro-democracy movement and breaking monopoly. This is to add "another voice" in the industry, creating a rice company in Hong Kong with a conscience which is willing to speak for its people.
He reveals that getting into the industry is very risky, with high costs, and is expected to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, he chose to "make a gamble," telling Hong Kong people to "not to bend down for 5 grams of rice."
Source: InMedia #Jun30
#RiceBerg
#Economy
#Chickeeduck Suffers Political Suppression
Herbert Chow, the owner of the chain children's clothing store Chickeeduck, had placed the Hong Kong Goddess of Democracy at the Discovery Park branch in Tsuen Wan earlier. It was ordered to be removed by the New World Development, the mall owner, but he refused.
Chow received an email notification from the owner today that his contract will not be renewed and will have to move out within 21 days. He described the situation as abrupt, "I am feeling the political pressure of real estate developers," and rebuked New World Development, "The 1% have compromised", and hope to let the public see the true colors with this incident, "they're just like the government. "
Chickeeduck has set up shop in Discovery Park since July 25, 2017. Yesterday, the mall sent a letter to Chow that the lease will be annulled on June 30 and asked Chickeeduck to move out within 21 days; the letter also did not mention the reasons for refusing a renewal.
Source: Inmedia #Jun30
#Chickeeduck Suffers Political Suppression
Herbert Chow, the owner of the chain children's clothing store Chickeeduck, had placed the Hong Kong Goddess of Democracy at the Discovery Park branch in Tsuen Wan earlier. It was ordered to be removed by the New World Development, the mall owner, but he refused.
Chow received an email notification from the owner today that his contract will not be renewed and will have to move out within 21 days. He described the situation as abrupt, "I am feeling the political pressure of real estate developers," and rebuked New World Development, "The 1% have compromised", and hope to let the public see the true colors with this incident, "they're just like the government. "
Chickeeduck has set up shop in Discovery Park since July 25, 2017. Yesterday, the mall sent a letter to Chow that the lease will be annulled on June 30 and asked Chickeeduck to move out within 21 days; the letter also did not mention the reasons for refusing a renewal.
Source: Inmedia #Jun30
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen: Disappointed by the passing of the National Security Law, Hong Kongers shall keep fighting for freedom and democracy
While attending the press conference of Chunghwa Telecom on 30 June, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen was asked about her thoughts on the passing of Hong Kong’s National Security Law.
President Tsai said that she is very disappointed as the Chinese government once promised Hong Kong people “One Country, Two Systems” and “no change for 50 years”. She added that the social movements in HK proved that “One Country, Two Systems” is not feasible. She also encouraged Hong Kong people to continue to protect their beloved democracy and freedom.
On the humanitarian aid for Hong Kong people, President Tsai announced the establishment of the Taiwan-Hong Kong Services and Exchanges Office. The office began running on 1 July to process asylum applications from Hong Kong people.
Source: United Social Press #Jun30
#Taiwan
While attending the press conference of Chunghwa Telecom on 30 June, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen was asked about her thoughts on the passing of Hong Kong’s National Security Law.
President Tsai said that she is very disappointed as the Chinese government once promised Hong Kong people “One Country, Two Systems” and “no change for 50 years”. She added that the social movements in HK proved that “One Country, Two Systems” is not feasible. She also encouraged Hong Kong people to continue to protect their beloved democracy and freedom.
On the humanitarian aid for Hong Kong people, President Tsai announced the establishment of the Taiwan-Hong Kong Services and Exchanges Office. The office began running on 1 July to process asylum applications from Hong Kong people.
Source: United Social Press #Jun30
#Taiwan
#HongkongersVoice
Gregory Wong Encourages Hongkongers Under National Security Law: "Don't be scared of the white terror...Remember the colourful rainbow after the Rain"
The following was posted by actor-activist Gregory Wong on facebook on 30 June 2020, after the National Security Law was in effect in Hong Kong:
"Everyone is worried about
The days after tomorrow ...
23 years, almost half of 50,
We experienced a radical change like 100 years ...
Don't be scared of the white terror ahead of us...
Remember the colourful rainbow after the rain 🌈
Take some paper of different colours
Write down our history,
Write down why we look forward.
Never forget our original cause.
We are Hongkongers."
Source: Gregory Wong's Facebook #Jun30
Gregory Wong Encourages Hongkongers Under National Security Law: "Don't be scared of the white terror...Remember the colourful rainbow after the Rain"
The following was posted by actor-activist Gregory Wong on facebook on 30 June 2020, after the National Security Law was in effect in Hong Kong:
"Everyone is worried about
The days after tomorrow ...
23 years, almost half of 50,
We experienced a radical change like 100 years ...
Don't be scared of the white terror ahead of us...
Remember the colourful rainbow after the rain 🌈
Take some paper of different colours
Write down our history,
Write down why we look forward.
Never forget our original cause.
We are Hongkongers."
Source: Gregory Wong's Facebook #Jun30
#SouthKorea #Newspaper #NationalSecurityLaw
12 South Korean Newspapers Show Concerns Ove the National Security Law in Hong Kong
The PRC's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has forcefully passed a Hong Kong version of the National Security Law without any public consultation from the Hong Kong public. Nine comprehensive national newspapers and three major financial newspapers in South Korea have published this news with full-page coverage.
Of which, 6 newspapers headlined the news with relevant photos and 4 of them included written reports.
The following headlines are compiled by Korean Peninsula News Platform:
【Dong-a Ilbo】 Situation in Hong Kong Triggers Conflict between China and USA, Opening the Doorway to a Mass Exodus from Hong Kong
【Joong Ang llbo】 Political and Economic Freedom in Hong Kong are Stripped Away
【The Hankyoreh】 National Security Law Enacted in Hong Kong
【Seoul Shinmun】 China Passes National Security Law Despite US's Declaration of Removing Hong Kong’s Special Status
【Segye llbo】 China Forcefully Passes National Security Law, Ignoring US's Warning of Removing Hong Kong’s Special Status
【Kukmin llbo】 Polarized Reactions towards the Passing of National Security Law: One Side Objects with Protest while the Other Side Welcomes the Law with Celebration
Source: https://www.facebook.com/1449242832005268/posts/2656475081282031/
#Jun30
12 South Korean Newspapers Show Concerns Ove the National Security Law in Hong Kong
The PRC's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has forcefully passed a Hong Kong version of the National Security Law without any public consultation from the Hong Kong public. Nine comprehensive national newspapers and three major financial newspapers in South Korea have published this news with full-page coverage.
Of which, 6 newspapers headlined the news with relevant photos and 4 of them included written reports.
The following headlines are compiled by Korean Peninsula News Platform:
【Dong-a Ilbo】 Situation in Hong Kong Triggers Conflict between China and USA, Opening the Doorway to a Mass Exodus from Hong Kong
【Joong Ang llbo】 Political and Economic Freedom in Hong Kong are Stripped Away
【The Hankyoreh】 National Security Law Enacted in Hong Kong
【Seoul Shinmun】 China Passes National Security Law Despite US's Declaration of Removing Hong Kong’s Special Status
【Segye llbo】 China Forcefully Passes National Security Law, Ignoring US's Warning of Removing Hong Kong’s Special Status
【Kukmin llbo】 Polarized Reactions towards the Passing of National Security Law: One Side Objects with Protest while the Other Side Welcomes the Law with Celebration
Source: https://www.facebook.com/1449242832005268/posts/2656475081282031/
#Jun30
#TodayinHistory #FailedState
June 30, 2021, Hong Kong: 24 Years after the #Handover and 1 Year after the enforcement of the National Security Law
On June 30, 2021, the flags of the Hong Kong SAR and of the PRC were hanged across the territory, as the authorities celebrate the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty from Britain to the PRC in 1997.
The day also marks one year since the #NationalSecurityLaw has been forcefully imposed by Beijing.
While the annual July 1st march of the pro-democracy camp has been objected by the police, the force claimed that they will still deploy 10,000 officers. The scale is similar to that on June 4, 2021.
The Government is aldp awarding awards to 750 individuals who made "contribution" to
society. The list included at lesst 20 politicians from the pro-Beijing party DAB and members of the Department of Jusfice such as the Chief Justice and Judge.
Meanwhile, on the same day, Next Media, the parent company of Apple Daily, is forced to stop operating. The company's is still being frozen.
Photo: #FirstHand #Jun30
Text: InMedia; Stand News
https://bit.ly/3jxX4Lo
https://thestandnews.page.link/ueRa15wcpwYQQsKR6
June 30, 2021, Hong Kong: 24 Years after the #Handover and 1 Year after the enforcement of the National Security Law
On June 30, 2021, the flags of the Hong Kong SAR and of the PRC were hanged across the territory, as the authorities celebrate the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty from Britain to the PRC in 1997.
The day also marks one year since the #NationalSecurityLaw has been forcefully imposed by Beijing.
While the annual July 1st march of the pro-democracy camp has been objected by the police, the force claimed that they will still deploy 10,000 officers. The scale is similar to that on June 4, 2021.
The Government is aldp awarding awards to 750 individuals who made "contribution" to
society. The list included at lesst 20 politicians from the pro-Beijing party DAB and members of the Department of Jusfice such as the Chief Justice and Judge.
Meanwhile, on the same day, Next Media, the parent company of Apple Daily, is forced to stop operating. The company's is still being frozen.
Photo: #FirstHand #Jun30
Text: InMedia; Stand News
https://bit.ly/3jxX4Lo
https://thestandnews.page.link/ueRa15wcpwYQQsKR6
#ProtestArt #Creativity
The Second Anniversary of Hong Kong's Pro-democracy Movement: Memories don’t fade, Revisiting #LennonWalls from 2019
During the #AntiELAB movement in 2019, citizens in Hong Kong spontaneously built Lennon Walls all over the city to make their voices heard.
Harvey, a photographer, visited many areas of the city and took hundreds of shots to record every detail of the Lennon Walls.The photos were stitched together to become panoramic images of the Walls.
With Harvey’s permission, Stand News was able to share three of his works as an interactive webpage for readers to visit these virtually rebuilt Lennon Walls from 2019.
See here:
https://beta.thestandnews.com/interactive/回憶撕不走-重見-2019-連儂牆
Source: Stand News #Jun30
#Memory
The Second Anniversary of Hong Kong's Pro-democracy Movement: Memories don’t fade, Revisiting #LennonWalls from 2019
During the #AntiELAB movement in 2019, citizens in Hong Kong spontaneously built Lennon Walls all over the city to make their voices heard.
Harvey, a photographer, visited many areas of the city and took hundreds of shots to record every detail of the Lennon Walls.The photos were stitched together to become panoramic images of the Walls.
With Harvey’s permission, Stand News was able to share three of his works as an interactive webpage for readers to visit these virtually rebuilt Lennon Walls from 2019.
See here:
https://beta.thestandnews.com/interactive/回憶撕不走-重見-2019-連儂牆
Source: Stand News #Jun30
#Memory
China applauds Canadian senators who voted against genocide motion as 'people of vision'
China's foreign ministry is praising Canadian senators who voted down a motion to label the Chinese government's treatment of Uyghurs as genocide — calling them "people of vision" who see through "the despicable schemes of a few anti-China forces."
A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said Wednesday that the defeat of Motion 79 — which called on the Senate to recognize that China's government is perpetrating a genocide against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims — shows that the "the hype of 'genocide' in Xinjiang is unpopular and doomed to fail."
"We urge some Canadian politicians to respect facts, stop the clumsy trick of attacking China for their selfish political gains, and stop interfering in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights," said ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin.
Source: CBC #Jun30
https://bit.ly/2SO2XJA
#China #Canadian #Uyghur
China's foreign ministry is praising Canadian senators who voted down a motion to label the Chinese government's treatment of Uyghurs as genocide — calling them "people of vision" who see through "the despicable schemes of a few anti-China forces."
A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said Wednesday that the defeat of Motion 79 — which called on the Senate to recognize that China's government is perpetrating a genocide against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims — shows that the "the hype of 'genocide' in Xinjiang is unpopular and doomed to fail."
"We urge some Canadian politicians to respect facts, stop the clumsy trick of attacking China for their selfish political gains, and stop interfering in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights," said ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin.
Source: CBC #Jun30
https://bit.ly/2SO2XJA
#China #Canadian #Uyghur