#StandwithThailand
Protesters vow more protests to end dictatorship in Thailand
Over ten thousand citizens in Thailand rallied against the Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, calling for his resignation to end the dictatorship. Royal Thai Police deployed water cannon on Friday evening (16 Oct) to disperse protesters gathered at the Ratchaprasong Intersection at city center, attempting to end the 3-day-long anti-government protest.
In spite of government warning and heavy police enforcement, protesters continued to gather and lit up the flashlights on their phones, showing a sea of lights in the torrential downpour.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#StandwithThailand #whatishappeninginthailand
Protesters vow more protests to end dictatorship in Thailand
Over ten thousand citizens in Thailand rallied against the Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, calling for his resignation to end the dictatorship. Royal Thai Police deployed water cannon on Friday evening (16 Oct) to disperse protesters gathered at the Ratchaprasong Intersection at city center, attempting to end the 3-day-long anti-government protest.
In spite of government warning and heavy police enforcement, protesters continued to gather and lit up the flashlights on their phones, showing a sea of lights in the torrential downpour.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#StandwithThailand #whatishappeninginthailand
#LegCoElection #CCPControl
HK Government attempts to loosen up election law to allow permanent citizens living in China to cast ballots in its offices in China
The 2020 Hong Kong Legislative Council election was originally scheduled on 6 September 2020 until it was postponed by the government for a whole year to 5 September 2021. An amendment bill to existing Elections Ordinance was reportedly prepared for LegCo deliberation next month.
The amendment bill was said to enable Hong Kong citizens residing in Mainland to vote. As well, “priority lanes”were proposed to facilitate not only elderlies but staff members of ballot office, and members of disciplined forces, including Hong Kong Police to cast their votes.
A source revealed that under the amendment, Hong Kong permanent residents living on the mainland would be allowed to cast ballots in polling stations set up at the city government’s offices there, without having to travel back to the city. The source said, “the Hong Kong government’s offices in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai are likely to be the locations where the first batch of polling stations on the mainland will be set up.”
Source: Stand News; #Oct16
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HK Government attempts to loosen up election law to allow permanent citizens living in China to cast ballots in its offices in China
The 2020 Hong Kong Legislative Council election was originally scheduled on 6 September 2020 until it was postponed by the government for a whole year to 5 September 2021. An amendment bill to existing Elections Ordinance was reportedly prepared for LegCo deliberation next month.
The amendment bill was said to enable Hong Kong citizens residing in Mainland to vote. As well, “priority lanes”were proposed to facilitate not only elderlies but staff members of ballot office, and members of disciplined forces, including Hong Kong Police to cast their votes.
A source revealed that under the amendment, Hong Kong permanent residents living on the mainland would be allowed to cast ballots in polling stations set up at the city government’s offices there, without having to travel back to the city. The source said, “the Hong Kong government’s offices in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai are likely to be the locations where the first batch of polling stations on the mainland will be set up.”
Source: Stand News; #Oct16
https://bit.ly/2H3jAuD
#FailedState #ElectionLaw
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Police Commissioner barred from attending district council meeting as councilors intends to stop government propaganda
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Police Commissioner barred from attending district council meeting as councilors intends to stop government propaganda
In past year, Police representatives attending District Council meetings were repeatedly decried for flouting the Councilors elected by local population. They were found for unreasonably opposing meeting agenda items and documents, and ditching meetings at their own will. When sitting through a meeting, they only act on their own sidestepping questions raised by councilors. When discontented, they even abandon the meeting to talked to media outside the meeting room.
In an attempt to set things right, Kowloon City District Council barred Police Commissioner, Chris Tang from attending their meetings. Kwong Po-yin, vice Chairperson of the Council explained in a radio programme on October 16, 2020 that the new plan was meant to stop the Commission from making use of the Councilors for propaganda and his lust for media exposure.
Kwong said, “knowing that he is coming to hurt you, why would we allow it to happen? He is, after all, a douche.” Kwong’s comment was supported and acclaimed by many.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct16
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201016/M6QUNOQMDFDYZP5WZPO6G2H2OA/
#PoliceState #Justice
In past year, Police representatives attending District Council meetings were repeatedly decried for flouting the Councilors elected by local population. They were found for unreasonably opposing meeting agenda items and documents, and ditching meetings at their own will. When sitting through a meeting, they only act on their own sidestepping questions raised by councilors. When discontented, they even abandon the meeting to talked to media outside the meeting room.
In an attempt to set things right, Kowloon City District Council barred Police Commissioner, Chris Tang from attending their meetings. Kwong Po-yin, vice Chairperson of the Council explained in a radio programme on October 16, 2020 that the new plan was meant to stop the Commission from making use of the Councilors for propaganda and his lust for media exposure.
Kwong said, “knowing that he is coming to hurt you, why would we allow it to happen? He is, after all, a douche.” Kwong’s comment was supported and acclaimed by many.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct16
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201016/M6QUNOQMDFDYZP5WZPO6G2H2OA/
#PoliceState #Justice
#Attack
Attacker Spreads Manure at Pro-democracy, Pro-Hong Kong Restaurant in #Taiwan
A masked assailant dashed into a restaurant in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Oct 16, 2020 and spattered chicken manure over kitchen equipment and the staff.
The restaurant announced on Facebook that it will close for 1 week for necessary cleaning work.
The restaurant #Aegis was launched in 2020. It offers assistance to young people from Hong Kong who have been relocated to Taiwan after participating in last year’s pro-democracy protests.
Taipei’s city government condemned the attack and ordered the police to use “full resources” in hunting down the assailant.
A suspect was swiftly arrested in less than 12 hours. 3 more suspects masterminding behind the scene were also arrested on Oct 17, 2020.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
Attacker Spreads Manure at Pro-democracy, Pro-Hong Kong Restaurant in #Taiwan
A masked assailant dashed into a restaurant in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Oct 16, 2020 and spattered chicken manure over kitchen equipment and the staff.
The restaurant announced on Facebook that it will close for 1 week for necessary cleaning work.
The restaurant #Aegis was launched in 2020. It offers assistance to young people from Hong Kong who have been relocated to Taiwan after participating in last year’s pro-democracy protests.
Taipei’s city government condemned the attack and ordered the police to use “full resources” in hunting down the assailant.
A suspect was swiftly arrested in less than 12 hours. 3 more suspects masterminding behind the scene were also arrested on Oct 17, 2020.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#CrossStrait
Entry Denial for a Taiwan military chartered flight into Hong Kong Flight Information Region
As the tension across the strait continue to heat up, a Taiwan military chartered flight heading for Dongsha Island Airport was reportedly denied entry into Hong Kong Flight Information Region.
The plane was requested to return to Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport in Taiwan.
The Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Department responded to media inquiry that upon receiving Taiwan's civil aviation authorities’ request for the passage of a military chartered flight into the Hong Kong flight region. It stated the required minimum safety altitude was not met.
The Hong Kong authorities added that prior approval and coordination is required for any flight to enter Hong Kong’s flight information region when using the flight path concerned. The Deparrment stressed that they have acted in accordance with established mechanism and procedure.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#Taiwan #FlightInformationZone #PratasIslands
Entry Denial for a Taiwan military chartered flight into Hong Kong Flight Information Region
As the tension across the strait continue to heat up, a Taiwan military chartered flight heading for Dongsha Island Airport was reportedly denied entry into Hong Kong Flight Information Region.
The plane was requested to return to Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport in Taiwan.
The Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Department responded to media inquiry that upon receiving Taiwan's civil aviation authorities’ request for the passage of a military chartered flight into the Hong Kong flight region. It stated the required minimum safety altitude was not met.
The Hong Kong authorities added that prior approval and coordination is required for any flight to enter Hong Kong’s flight information region when using the flight path concerned. The Deparrment stressed that they have acted in accordance with established mechanism and procedure.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#Taiwan #FlightInformationZone #PratasIslands
Victim of #PoliceBrutality: Homeless Vietnamese Hangs Himself to Death in Hong Kong
Source: Stand News #Oct16
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Victim of #PoliceBrutality: Homeless Vietnamese Hangs Himself to Death in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong's Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, an immate was, according to the Correctional Services Department, found dead “hanging himself with a pair of long pants”.
The deceased was called Le Van Muoi, a homeless Vietnamese who had been ferociously assaulted by 9 policemen in February this year in Tung Chau Street Park. The police also destroyed all his belongings.
Responding to media's inquiry, the Hong Kong Police Force admitted that the 9 police officers who were involved have not been prosecuted so far. They were suspended and further investigation was pending.
The Force refused to disclose whether the 9 officers are fully paid during the suspension period.
Concerning the said 9 police officers, the police force said they are awaiting legal advice from the Department of Justice.
Pro-democracy lawmaker and social workrr Shiu Ka-chun has previously requested for the footage of the surveillance cameras situated at Tung Chau Street on the day when Muoi was assaulted by 9 police officers. The Police Force, however, ordered the Leisure and Cultural Services Department not to release the footage, citing that “it is likely to undermine the investigation of the case and possible future trial proceedings.”
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#HumanitarianCrisis #Injustice #AsiasFinest #Homeless #LeVanMuoi #HumanRights #BottleShiu
Victim of #PoliceBrutality: Homeless Vietnamese Hangs Himself to Death in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong's Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, an immate was, according to the Correctional Services Department, found dead “hanging himself with a pair of long pants”.
The deceased was called Le Van Muoi, a homeless Vietnamese who had been ferociously assaulted by 9 policemen in February this year in Tung Chau Street Park. The police also destroyed all his belongings.
Responding to media's inquiry, the Hong Kong Police Force admitted that the 9 police officers who were involved have not been prosecuted so far. They were suspended and further investigation was pending.
The Force refused to disclose whether the 9 officers are fully paid during the suspension period.
Concerning the said 9 police officers, the police force said they are awaiting legal advice from the Department of Justice.
Pro-democracy lawmaker and social workrr Shiu Ka-chun has previously requested for the footage of the surveillance cameras situated at Tung Chau Street on the day when Muoi was assaulted by 9 police officers. The Police Force, however, ordered the Leisure and Cultural Services Department not to release the footage, citing that “it is likely to undermine the investigation of the case and possible future trial proceedings.”
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#HumanitarianCrisis #Injustice #AsiasFinest #Homeless #LeVanMuoi #HumanRights #BottleShiu
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Hong Kong Government continue suffering negative popularity: #OpinionPoll
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) revealed its latest poll result on the popularity rating of the city’s Chief Executive and her administration. With a marginal increase of 1.1 points in popularity rating to 28.6 marks, CE Carrie Lam continue to face a negative net popularity at 53%, maintaining at the similar level as last month.
As for the Secretaries of Departments, the net popularity of Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, Secretary for Justice, was negative 57%, 1 percentage point lower than last time, remaining as the lowest among the Secretaries of Departments surveyed.
Net popularity of both Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung Kin-chung and Financial Secretary Mr Paul Chan Mo-po slightly rose, recorded at negative 32% and negative 16% respectively.
The poll was conducted from 5 – 8 of October, during which a total of 1,002 Hong Kong citizens age above 18 were randomly sampled and interviewed.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#CarrieLam #ApprovalRate
Hong Kong Government continue suffering negative popularity: #OpinionPoll
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) revealed its latest poll result on the popularity rating of the city’s Chief Executive and her administration. With a marginal increase of 1.1 points in popularity rating to 28.6 marks, CE Carrie Lam continue to face a negative net popularity at 53%, maintaining at the similar level as last month.
As for the Secretaries of Departments, the net popularity of Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, Secretary for Justice, was negative 57%, 1 percentage point lower than last time, remaining as the lowest among the Secretaries of Departments surveyed.
Net popularity of both Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung Kin-chung and Financial Secretary Mr Paul Chan Mo-po slightly rose, recorded at negative 32% and negative 16% respectively.
The poll was conducted from 5 – 8 of October, during which a total of 1,002 Hong Kong citizens age above 18 were randomly sampled and interviewed.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#CarrieLam #ApprovalRate
Brazilian Federal Government Unwilling to Buy Chinese Vaccines, Only Buying Products Developed by British Pharmaceutical Companies and Oxford University
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