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Are police officers allowed to read news materials during raid?
Lee Kwan-wah, superintendent of the Force's new National Security Department, argued that his colleagues took a different approach that they would only glance through documents and stop reading for news materials
He pointed out that officers were briefed ahead of time to confirm whether documents were news material to ensure actual news materials will not be taken or tampered with.
Lee described it as a sincere act of wanting to ensure that no stone was left unturned and that their actions to verify the nature of those documents.
When being asked, on what grounds were the police allowed to "glance through documents", Lee skimped and said that they needed to know whether it belonged to the companies under investigation so glancing through letterhead of the documents is neccessary.
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Aug10
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Are police officers allowed to read news materials during raid?
Lee Kwan-wah, superintendent of the Force's new National Security Department, argued that his colleagues took a different approach that they would only glance through documents and stop reading for news materials
He pointed out that officers were briefed ahead of time to confirm whether documents were news material to ensure actual news materials will not be taken or tampered with.
Lee described it as a sincere act of wanting to ensure that no stone was left unturned and that their actions to verify the nature of those documents.
When being asked, on what grounds were the police allowed to "glance through documents", Lee skimped and said that they needed to know whether it belonged to the companies under investigation so glancing through letterhead of the documents is neccessary.
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Aug10
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Why is the Police Allowed to Filter Media Agencies, allowing only the "well-known" ones to enter Police cordon line, while rejecting Reuters and AP?
Kwok Ka Chuen, Chief Superintendent of the Police Public Relations Branch (PPRB), said that the arrangements today were meant to allow journalists from outside the cordon line to enter the cordoned area, in order to allow some journalists to get better views to provide coverage.
A Cable TV reporter asked during the raid this morning why only a few news agencies were allowed in, and the officer replied that those agencies were "well known".
The reporter asked Kwok why RTHK, the government-funded network, and even Reuters and Associated Press were apparently not well-known enough to be allowed in? They also asked for a reason behind why the police only held a 'Facebook Live' broadcast, instead of a proper press conference, where the media could ask questions and clarify their doubts. Kwok responded to none of the questions.
Kwok mentioned that PPRB officers were assisting journalists on site, and that the new arrangements gave frontline commanders much more confidence.
He stated that they had to ensure that reporters were not being an obstruction to the officers carrying out their duties, and at the same time, being more open and transparent with what the police were doing.
He argued that 15 media agencies were allowed in, and asked, "Hasn't that increased our transparency?"
Source: Stand News #Aug10
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Why is the Police Allowed to Filter Media Agencies, allowing only the "well-known" ones to enter Police cordon line, while rejecting Reuters and AP?
Kwok Ka Chuen, Chief Superintendent of the Police Public Relations Branch (PPRB), said that the arrangements today were meant to allow journalists from outside the cordon line to enter the cordoned area, in order to allow some journalists to get better views to provide coverage.
A Cable TV reporter asked during the raid this morning why only a few news agencies were allowed in, and the officer replied that those agencies were "well known".
The reporter asked Kwok why RTHK, the government-funded network, and even Reuters and Associated Press were apparently not well-known enough to be allowed in? They also asked for a reason behind why the police only held a 'Facebook Live' broadcast, instead of a proper press conference, where the media could ask questions and clarify their doubts. Kwok responded to none of the questions.
Kwok mentioned that PPRB officers were assisting journalists on site, and that the new arrangements gave frontline commanders much more confidence.
He stated that they had to ensure that reporters were not being an obstruction to the officers carrying out their duties, and at the same time, being more open and transparent with what the police were doing.
He argued that 15 media agencies were allowed in, and asked, "Hasn't that increased our transparency?"
Source: Stand News #Aug10
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Will an organisation violate the national security law by merely sharing a post on social media that carrys "We burn together" banner?
Without disclosing name of the organisation, Lee Kwan-wah, replied that the concerning international organization not only posted social media but has also made real, physical actions resulting in the sanction of Hong Kong government senior officers.
Lee claimed that the two males and one female whom were arrested in today's (10 August 2020) operations were very obviously involved in whatever that they were accused of.
According to Lee, there was substantial proof that one of the senior officer of the media agency in question had transferred money to an overseas organisation.
A Stand News journalist asked which article of the NSL had the female arrestee violated. At this stage, Lee said that the arrest was under categorized under Article 29 of the NSL, but she may be charged for other related offences at a later stage.
When the journalist asked if he was worried about the sanction, Lee replied that he was just doing his job.
Source: Stand News #Aug10
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Will an organisation violate the national security law by merely sharing a post on social media that carrys "We burn together" banner?
Without disclosing name of the organisation, Lee Kwan-wah, replied that the concerning international organization not only posted social media but has also made real, physical actions resulting in the sanction of Hong Kong government senior officers.
Lee claimed that the two males and one female whom were arrested in today's (10 August 2020) operations were very obviously involved in whatever that they were accused of.
According to Lee, there was substantial proof that one of the senior officer of the media agency in question had transferred money to an overseas organisation.
A Stand News journalist asked which article of the NSL had the female arrestee violated. At this stage, Lee said that the arrest was under categorized under Article 29 of the NSL, but she may be charged for other related offences at a later stage.
When the journalist asked if he was worried about the sanction, Lee replied that he was just doing his job.
Source: Stand News #Aug10
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According to Cable News, the search warrant presented by the police today did not include news material.
In response, Steve Li, superintendent of the Force's National Security Department, said that…
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According to Cable News, the search warrant presented by the police today did not include news material.
In response, Steve Li, superintendent of the Force's National Security Department, said that they entered the second floor, where news and editorial sections are located, as it is the arrestee's office.
He reiterated that the seized materials were “signed off by multiple parties”, and that the process was fair and transparent. With regards to the police obstructing reporters at the scene from filming, he said that Apple Daily had immediately applied for an injunction. It was to their own disadvantage as the force already had pictures of the exhibits.
Source: Stand News #Aug10
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According to Cable News, the search warrant presented by the police today did not include news material.
In response, Steve Li, superintendent of the Force's National Security Department, said that they entered the second floor, where news and editorial sections are located, as it is the arrestee's office.
He reiterated that the seized materials were “signed off by multiple parties”, and that the process was fair and transparent. With regards to the police obstructing reporters at the scene from filming, he said that Apple Daily had immediately applied for an injunction. It was to their own disadvantage as the force already had pictures of the exhibits.
Source: Stand News #Aug10
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Police head announces new rule in onsite news reporting to "benefit" "trust-worthy" media, calling "ticketing trouble-making reporters" a trial measure
August 8, 2020 marked the 9th month since pro-democracy university student Chow Tsz-lok fell from height in a car park in an anti-ELAB demonstration last year. Police set up cordon lines and frisked civilian who went to pay tribute to the deceased. They also ticketed 16 reporters on the scene, saying that they were not “carrying out reporting activities while wearing reflective vest.” Police further issued statement on their Facebook, condemning that some people were “wearing reflective vest in disguise to cover up their violation of the gathering ban.”
In an exclusive interview, Chris Tang Ping-keung, Commissioner of HK Police Force announced new measures introduced to regulate onsite reporting activities, stating that all citizen journalists can still cover news beyond the orange police cordon line. However, police will allow “trust-worthy” media to enter the cordoned area to report. He pointed out that criteria for “trust-worthy media” is based on past behaviour of respective media outlet, whether they have committed any behaviour that are "regarded unprofessional by police", including whether the reporting is balanced, whether they have participated in activities beyond reporting, and whether they have obstructed police's work and causing danger to police officers. He believed that such measure would “benefit” the “trust-worthy media”.
When being asked whether such measure is a quasi-licensing system for reporters, Tang denied and reiterated that the decision will be made onsite by Police Public Relations Bureau based on “operation needs”. As to implementation details, objective and timeline, Tang did not provide further information. He did mention that no consensus has been reached with media. Despite that, police force has been putting the measure in practice for trial.
Source: Stand News; HK01 #Aug10
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Police head announces new rule in onsite news reporting to "benefit" "trust-worthy" media, calling "ticketing trouble-making reporters" a trial measure
August 8, 2020 marked the 9th month since pro-democracy university student Chow Tsz-lok fell from height in a car park in an anti-ELAB demonstration last year. Police set up cordon lines and frisked civilian who went to pay tribute to the deceased. They also ticketed 16 reporters on the scene, saying that they were not “carrying out reporting activities while wearing reflective vest.” Police further issued statement on their Facebook, condemning that some people were “wearing reflective vest in disguise to cover up their violation of the gathering ban.”
In an exclusive interview, Chris Tang Ping-keung, Commissioner of HK Police Force announced new measures introduced to regulate onsite reporting activities, stating that all citizen journalists can still cover news beyond the orange police cordon line. However, police will allow “trust-worthy” media to enter the cordoned area to report. He pointed out that criteria for “trust-worthy media” is based on past behaviour of respective media outlet, whether they have committed any behaviour that are "regarded unprofessional by police", including whether the reporting is balanced, whether they have participated in activities beyond reporting, and whether they have obstructed police's work and causing danger to police officers. He believed that such measure would “benefit” the “trust-worthy media”.
When being asked whether such measure is a quasi-licensing system for reporters, Tang denied and reiterated that the decision will be made onsite by Police Public Relations Bureau based on “operation needs”. As to implementation details, objective and timeline, Tang did not provide further information. He did mention that no consensus has been reached with media. Despite that, police force has been putting the measure in practice for trial.
Source: Stand News; HK01 #Aug10
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Mysterious Blue-Clad People "Have Duties to Fulfill" Around China's Liaison Office, National Security Office and Happy Valley in Hong Kong
Source: Apple Daily #Aug10
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Source: Apple Daily #Aug10
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Mysterious Blue-Clad People "Have Duties to Fulfill" Around China's Liaison Office, National Security Office and Happy Valley in Hong Kong
The PRC's Liaison Office has purchased many buildings in Happy Valley and other locations in Hong Kong. It was said that they are to be used as staff dormitories.
Since the National Security Law (NSL) has been enforced in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020, many mysterious people dressed in blue have reportedly been showing up for surveillance in Happy Valley.
They not only took photos and patrolled the area, but also approached residents to obtain information about that community. A resident said that he has made reports to the police, but the police responded, “they [those people dressed in blue] have duties to fulfill. It’s does not concern you.”
Apple Daily reporter has discovered that these blue-clad personnels were responsible for protecting the people getting off the coaches which belong to China Travel Services (CTS) and these vehicles travel between Sai Wan, where the Liaison Office is located, and Happy Valley every evening.
These people dressed in blue were also found around the National Security Office and Parkcrest owned by Hong Kong Liaison Office at Unit No. 8 of Yan Wah Terrence in Sai Wan.
Lawmakers are suspicious of the identity of these people and questioned, “Are they law enforcement officers or are they here for surveillance?” White terror has fully engulfed the district.
[Editor's note:
On the same day this story was published by Apple Daily on the frontpage, the newspaper's headquarters was raided by 200 police. The newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, his two sons, and 4 executives of Next Media were arrested over the allegation of national security violation.
The police had reportedly searched reporters' documents and news material during the 9-hour raid.]
Source: Apple Daily #Aug10
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Mysterious Blue-Clad People "Have Duties to Fulfill" Around China's Liaison Office, National Security Office and Happy Valley in Hong Kong
The PRC's Liaison Office has purchased many buildings in Happy Valley and other locations in Hong Kong. It was said that they are to be used as staff dormitories.
Since the National Security Law (NSL) has been enforced in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020, many mysterious people dressed in blue have reportedly been showing up for surveillance in Happy Valley.
They not only took photos and patrolled the area, but also approached residents to obtain information about that community. A resident said that he has made reports to the police, but the police responded, “they [those people dressed in blue] have duties to fulfill. It’s does not concern you.”
Apple Daily reporter has discovered that these blue-clad personnels were responsible for protecting the people getting off the coaches which belong to China Travel Services (CTS) and these vehicles travel between Sai Wan, where the Liaison Office is located, and Happy Valley every evening.
These people dressed in blue were also found around the National Security Office and Parkcrest owned by Hong Kong Liaison Office at Unit No. 8 of Yan Wah Terrence in Sai Wan.
Lawmakers are suspicious of the identity of these people and questioned, “Are they law enforcement officers or are they here for surveillance?” White terror has fully engulfed the district.
[Editor's note:
On the same day this story was published by Apple Daily on the frontpage, the newspaper's headquarters was raided by 200 police. The newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, his two sons, and 4 executives of Next Media were arrested over the allegation of national security violation.
The police had reportedly searched reporters' documents and news material during the 9-hour raid.]
Source: Apple Daily #Aug10
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"We will Walk Together"
Hong Kong artist Kit Man released this comic strips after Apple Daily, a Hong Kong newspaper with a pro-democracy stance, was raided by 200 police on August 10, 2020.
On the same day, police arrested 10 people including pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow Apple Daily's founder Jimmy Lai, his two sons, Next Media's CEO and COO, on suspicion of national security law infringement.
Despite the raid and arrest, Apple Daily staff continued to bring the 11 August edition to print, while Hongkongers queued up in front of many newspaper stalls and convenience stores to buy the newspaper as they still can to show support to a newspaper that has strived to speak the voice of the local.
Source: Kit Da Sketch #Aug10
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"We will Walk Together"
Hong Kong artist Kit Man released this comic strips after Apple Daily, a Hong Kong newspaper with a pro-democracy stance, was raided by 200 police on August 10, 2020.
On the same day, police arrested 10 people including pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow Apple Daily's founder Jimmy Lai, his two sons, Next Media's CEO and COO, on suspicion of national security law infringement.
Despite the raid and arrest, Apple Daily staff continued to bring the 11 August edition to print, while Hongkongers queued up in front of many newspaper stalls and convenience stores to buy the newspaper as they still can to show support to a newspaper that has strived to speak the voice of the local.
Source: Kit Da Sketch #Aug10
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Notes from a Distant Past: An Interview with Agnes Chow
In 2017, when Agnes Chow was interviewed by Hong Kong anime and manga review dōjinshi Platform (プラットホーム), she said the following words:
//Reporter: Living in this era, we are facing fast-changing environments. For readers who love anime, manga, idols and other Japanese subcultures, how do they make good use of the skills they gained from pursuing their interests when they face different social and political issues?
Agnes Chow: For me, anime and manga are the same as film and literature works, they represent things that the authors wanted to express. Why do Japanese people watch works like Legal High and PSYCHO-PASS that are critical of the social system, but cannot realise that these stories and oppressions actually happen in reality? I remember asking Toru Kurata sensei from Japan before, and he replied that it was because most Japanese people thought that stories are stories and reality is reality, all separate and different. In addition, nowadays Japanese people are generally apolitical. It is difficult for them to draw and imagine the link between reality and stories.
So in my perspective, when watching a work, imagination is very important. Imagination is the connection between the work and reality. Reflecting on relationships, society and the world through the works is the whole point of anime and manga appreciation. To be honest, I am not doing too well on this either and I need more time to hone it (smile).
In 2017, Hong Kong will be facing more political events: the judicial review of lawmakers, the chief executive election and the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover. In this turbulent era, it is time to think about how we link the critiques in these works to the real society.//
Revisiting these words from 3 years ago now, everything seems like a distant past. “More political events”, “20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover”, “turbulent era” – at the time, who would have felt things were turbulent? 3 years ago, with this same magazine, I was just happily writing away with my friends, never once imagining what this era’s turbulence would look like.
Then, in 2019, the anti-extradition law amendment bill movement broke out. And then, Hong Kongers received the “mission of our time”. And then, the Hong Kong national security law was “passed” on 30th June 2020. On the same day, through her Twitter account with 45 million followers, Agnes Chow posted what was probably her last tweet, as a farewell.
On 10th August 2020, Agnes Chow was arrested for alleged offences against the “party’s security law”.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/444209758986030/posts/4217032908370344/ #Aug10
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Notes from a Distant Past: An Interview with Agnes Chow
In 2017, when Agnes Chow was interviewed by Hong Kong anime and manga review dōjinshi Platform (プラットホーム), she said the following words:
//Reporter: Living in this era, we are facing fast-changing environments. For readers who love anime, manga, idols and other Japanese subcultures, how do they make good use of the skills they gained from pursuing their interests when they face different social and political issues?
Agnes Chow: For me, anime and manga are the same as film and literature works, they represent things that the authors wanted to express. Why do Japanese people watch works like Legal High and PSYCHO-PASS that are critical of the social system, but cannot realise that these stories and oppressions actually happen in reality? I remember asking Toru Kurata sensei from Japan before, and he replied that it was because most Japanese people thought that stories are stories and reality is reality, all separate and different. In addition, nowadays Japanese people are generally apolitical. It is difficult for them to draw and imagine the link between reality and stories.
So in my perspective, when watching a work, imagination is very important. Imagination is the connection between the work and reality. Reflecting on relationships, society and the world through the works is the whole point of anime and manga appreciation. To be honest, I am not doing too well on this either and I need more time to hone it (smile).
In 2017, Hong Kong will be facing more political events: the judicial review of lawmakers, the chief executive election and the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover. In this turbulent era, it is time to think about how we link the critiques in these works to the real society.//
Revisiting these words from 3 years ago now, everything seems like a distant past. “More political events”, “20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover”, “turbulent era” – at the time, who would have felt things were turbulent? 3 years ago, with this same magazine, I was just happily writing away with my friends, never once imagining what this era’s turbulence would look like.
Then, in 2019, the anti-extradition law amendment bill movement broke out. And then, Hong Kongers received the “mission of our time”. And then, the Hong Kong national security law was “passed” on 30th June 2020. On the same day, through her Twitter account with 45 million followers, Agnes Chow posted what was probably her last tweet, as a farewell.
On 10th August 2020, Agnes Chow was arrested for alleged offences against the “party’s security law”.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/444209758986030/posts/4217032908370344/ #Aug10
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China Imposes Unspecified Sanctions on 11 Americans in Retaliation, Including Several US Senators and Heads of Human Rights Organizations
Source: Stand News #Aug10
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Source: Stand News #Aug10
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