DC member Chiang Man-ching condemns EDBās political interference in HKDSE
Secretary for Education Yeung Yun-hung criticised the HKDSE history exam question about the second Sino-Japanese war for being hurtful to Chinese people and misleading earlier. He asked the HKEAA to cancel the question. Northern District DC member and Chinese tutor Chiang Man-ching knelt outside of HKEAA today, he had also been collecting signatures to stop the HKEAA from cancelling the question and condemn the EBD for interfering. Chiang pointed out that candidates this year already experienced the anti-ELAB movement and COVID-19, and they had to deal with EDBās political interference after the exam. He described the EDA as āfell into enemy handsā, and the HKEAA was the ālast line of defenceā. He urged the HKEAA Secretary General So Kwok-sang to stand strong.
So was not present, and the petition letter was received by a representative of the HKEAA.
Source: Inmedia HK #May18
#HKDSE #Education #CulturalRevolution #WhiteTerror #EDB
Secretary for Education Yeung Yun-hung criticised the HKDSE history exam question about the second Sino-Japanese war for being hurtful to Chinese people and misleading earlier. He asked the HKEAA to cancel the question. Northern District DC member and Chinese tutor Chiang Man-ching knelt outside of HKEAA today, he had also been collecting signatures to stop the HKEAA from cancelling the question and condemn the EBD for interfering. Chiang pointed out that candidates this year already experienced the anti-ELAB movement and COVID-19, and they had to deal with EDBās political interference after the exam. He described the EDA as āfell into enemy handsā, and the HKEAA was the ālast line of defenceā. He urged the HKEAA Secretary General So Kwok-sang to stand strong.
So was not present, and the petition letter was received by a representative of the HKEAA.
Source: Inmedia HK #May18
#HKDSE #Education #CulturalRevolution #WhiteTerror #EDB
#CulturalRevolution
Government Blames Liberal Studies for Generating Different Opinions in HK
In an interview with China-funded, pro-Beijing newspaper Ta Kung Pao, Carrie Lam drew an analogy of education in Hong Kong to āa doorless chicken coop without supervision".
Responding to the criticism launched by the Chinese Communist Party media and Beijing loyalists on Hong Kong public exam for "not being patriotic", Lam reiterated that the issues raised by Beijing would be dealt with as the future of Liberal Studies would be announced this year.
Conjoining Beijing, Lam blamed subjects like Liberal Studies for having been "infiltrated" and that "some people intentionally disseminated false and biased information in schools". Lam concluded "stringent control is required."
Since Beijing's open attack of Hong Kong's legislature and education system, the local population are worried that China's "Cultural Revolution" tactics will be applied in Hong Kong.
Source: Now News #May11 #LiberalStudies #Censorship
Government Blames Liberal Studies for Generating Different Opinions in HK
In an interview with China-funded, pro-Beijing newspaper Ta Kung Pao, Carrie Lam drew an analogy of education in Hong Kong to āa doorless chicken coop without supervision".
Responding to the criticism launched by the Chinese Communist Party media and Beijing loyalists on Hong Kong public exam for "not being patriotic", Lam reiterated that the issues raised by Beijing would be dealt with as the future of Liberal Studies would be announced this year.
Conjoining Beijing, Lam blamed subjects like Liberal Studies for having been "infiltrated" and that "some people intentionally disseminated false and biased information in schools". Lam concluded "stringent control is required."
Since Beijing's open attack of Hong Kong's legislature and education system, the local population are worried that China's "Cultural Revolution" tactics will be applied in Hong Kong.
Source: Now News #May11 #LiberalStudies #Censorship
#RTHK #Headliner #Censorship
Hong Kong Public Broadcaster Suspends Political Satirical Show After Being Attacked by Police and Pro-Beijing Forces
Image from the show
Ng Chi-sum, one of the key members of Headliner as well as news commentator, spoke on public broadcaster RTHK's sudden decision of halting Headliner on May 22, 2020.
Ng believes the "suspension" of the Headliner would probably be a permanent one. He added that even the programme is allowed to return one day, it would only bear the same title but without the essence and spirit.
RTHK's Headliner is a popular news commentary programme which has been running on and off for 30 years in Hong Kong. Accompanied by satirical sketches, parody songs and derivative works, the show is known for its criticism, sharpness and humour toward social issues and problems. Outspoken of governance failure, the show has amassed many keen supporters in the local population.
During the Anti-extradition bill Movement in 2019, the show continues to speak out for the public and bring spotlight to police brutality and governance crisis.
Hong Kong police commissioner Chris Tang, various police-related organizations and Beijing loyalists had through different channels reprimanded the show for "distorting" the fact and the image of the police.
Watch the English-subtitled "Shock Report" in Headliner
Since the handover in 1997, the show had been attacked by Chinese officials, China-owned media and Beijing loyalists including former Chief Executive Tung Chee-Hwa. Although each time these attacks sparked concerns over the gradual erosion of the freedom of speech, the tension had never amassed to the cancellation of the entire show.
On 19 May 2020, RTHK issued an apology while announcing that the long-running Headliner would be suspended until further notice. Considering the removal of episodes which the police force claimed to be "inappropriate", this somehow indicates the source of pressure and the cause of the programme suspension.
After firing on the education system and exam authorities, the Hong Kong government is also increasing its contol over the media lanscape: As a public broadcaster, RTHK has been repeatedly challenged by the authorities, despite the station's popularity, good ratings and compliments for its impartiality during Hong Kong protests.
In addition to cutting RTHK funding, the government ordered RTHK's to vacate one of its buildings in Kowloon Tong. On top of Headliner, the Education Bureau also stopped RTHK from making Education Television Program, one role RTHK has been playing for decades.
On 19 May, the government ordered a full review of RTHK's programme production and editorial processes and called for any staff found to have committed "negligence or errors" to be disciplined.
Source: Ng Chi-sum's Youtube; RTHK; Stand News #May19
#CulturalRevolution #ShockReport #NgChiSum #TsangChiHo #WongHei
Cultural Revolution 2.0: From Hong Kong Limited Edition to World Edition
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Hong Kong Public Broadcaster Suspends Political Satirical Show After Being Attacked by Police and Pro-Beijing Forces
Image from the show
Ng Chi-sum, one of the key members of Headliner as well as news commentator, spoke on public broadcaster RTHK's sudden decision of halting Headliner on May 22, 2020.
Ng believes the "suspension" of the Headliner would probably be a permanent one. He added that even the programme is allowed to return one day, it would only bear the same title but without the essence and spirit.
RTHK's Headliner is a popular news commentary programme which has been running on and off for 30 years in Hong Kong. Accompanied by satirical sketches, parody songs and derivative works, the show is known for its criticism, sharpness and humour toward social issues and problems. Outspoken of governance failure, the show has amassed many keen supporters in the local population.
During the Anti-extradition bill Movement in 2019, the show continues to speak out for the public and bring spotlight to police brutality and governance crisis.
Hong Kong police commissioner Chris Tang, various police-related organizations and Beijing loyalists had through different channels reprimanded the show for "distorting" the fact and the image of the police.
Watch the English-subtitled "Shock Report" in Headliner
Since the handover in 1997, the show had been attacked by Chinese officials, China-owned media and Beijing loyalists including former Chief Executive Tung Chee-Hwa. Although each time these attacks sparked concerns over the gradual erosion of the freedom of speech, the tension had never amassed to the cancellation of the entire show.
On 19 May 2020, RTHK issued an apology while announcing that the long-running Headliner would be suspended until further notice. Considering the removal of episodes which the police force claimed to be "inappropriate", this somehow indicates the source of pressure and the cause of the programme suspension.
After firing on the education system and exam authorities, the Hong Kong government is also increasing its contol over the media lanscape: As a public broadcaster, RTHK has been repeatedly challenged by the authorities, despite the station's popularity, good ratings and compliments for its impartiality during Hong Kong protests.
In addition to cutting RTHK funding, the government ordered RTHK's to vacate one of its buildings in Kowloon Tong. On top of Headliner, the Education Bureau also stopped RTHK from making Education Television Program, one role RTHK has been playing for decades.
On 19 May, the government ordered a full review of RTHK's programme production and editorial processes and called for any staff found to have committed "negligence or errors" to be disciplined.
Source: Ng Chi-sum's Youtube; RTHK; Stand News #May19
#CulturalRevolution #ShockReport #NgChiSum #TsangChiHo #WongHei
Cultural Revolution 2.0: From Hong Kong Limited Edition to World Edition
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China Describes Hong Kong's Education System as "Toxic" and "Lawless"
Chinese Communist Party-owned media Peopleās Daily commented on the reform of Hong Kong's education system. It criticised the HKDSE history exam question about the Second Sino-Japanese war for being ātoxicā and ālawlessā. It advised the Hong Kong government to ācut the toxic people out of the system, like a warrior cutting his poisoned wrist to save himselfā.
Source: Commercial Radio
Image: Financial Times
#May16 #HKDSE #History #PeoplesDaily #Propaganda #Censorship #Education
#CulturalRevolution
China Describes Hong Kong's Education System as "Toxic" and "Lawless"
Chinese Communist Party-owned media Peopleās Daily commented on the reform of Hong Kong's education system. It criticised the HKDSE history exam question about the Second Sino-Japanese war for being ātoxicā and ālawlessā. It advised the Hong Kong government to ācut the toxic people out of the system, like a warrior cutting his poisoned wrist to save himselfā.
Source: Commercial Radio
Image: Financial Times
#May16 #HKDSE #History #PeoplesDaily #Propaganda #Censorship #Education
#CulturalRevolution
#CCPPropaganda #Education #Brainwashing
Former Chief Executive Condemns HK's Secretary for Education for ignoring Xiās opinion
The "803 HK" is a bounty website formed by CY Leung, former HK's Chief Executive and current chairman of CCPCC. Leunv applied for a judicial review at Hong Kong's,High Court on Oct 3, 2020, requesting the Court to order Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung to disclose the personal information of the teacher who was disqualified because of accusations of "professional misconduct" recently.
On Oct 4, Leung quoted from CCP secretary-general Xi Jinping āēŗå®éæäŗå¹³ēę„ā, which means as a public servant one should not hide away from any challenge. Leungās post implied that the Secretary for Education should follow Xiās saying.
Leung also called the Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union (#HKPTU) as a "union of bullies", claiming that āchaos will continue as long as HKPTU existsā.
In his post, Leung described the disqualified teacher and HKPTU as an "overbearing driver" and a "bully". The Education Bureau, on the other hand, was described as a "traffic warden" who hid away from the publicās demand to disclose the teacherās personal information to avoid trouble. Then, Leung criticised the ātraffic wardenā for ignoring Xiās famous quote, and shirking the responsibility to the judge.
Leung said the Bureau should ābe strongā and not be afraid of the ābullyā HKPTU.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct4
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201004/JU2YDJ7XRNDVBFVA2TFNJ6D65Q/
#CYLeung #Smearing #CulturalRevolution
Former Chief Executive Condemns HK's Secretary for Education for ignoring Xiās opinion
The "803 HK" is a bounty website formed by CY Leung, former HK's Chief Executive and current chairman of CCPCC. Leunv applied for a judicial review at Hong Kong's,High Court on Oct 3, 2020, requesting the Court to order Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung to disclose the personal information of the teacher who was disqualified because of accusations of "professional misconduct" recently.
On Oct 4, Leung quoted from CCP secretary-general Xi Jinping āēŗå®éæäŗå¹³ēę„ā, which means as a public servant one should not hide away from any challenge. Leungās post implied that the Secretary for Education should follow Xiās saying.
Leung also called the Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union (#HKPTU) as a "union of bullies", claiming that āchaos will continue as long as HKPTU existsā.
In his post, Leung described the disqualified teacher and HKPTU as an "overbearing driver" and a "bully". The Education Bureau, on the other hand, was described as a "traffic warden" who hid away from the publicās demand to disclose the teacherās personal information to avoid trouble. Then, Leung criticised the ātraffic wardenā for ignoring Xiās famous quote, and shirking the responsibility to the judge.
Leung said the Bureau should ābe strongā and not be afraid of the ābullyā HKPTU.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct4
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201004/JU2YDJ7XRNDVBFVA2TFNJ6D65Q/
#CYLeung #Smearing #CulturalRevolution
#Education #Censorship
Experts in Education Sector Criticise the Hong Kong Government for Firing a Teacher without Allowing Him to Defend
A teacher at Alliance Primary School, Kowloon Tong was deregistered by the Education Bureau for "promotion of Hong Kong independence" in early October.
James Hon, former chairman of the Council on Professional Conduct in Education (#CPCE), explained that normally if a case is handled by the CPCE, the decision of firing the teacher would be made after considering the complainant's and defendantās statement at a hearing. However, in this case, the teacher was fired without being given a chance to defend.
Hon criticised the Education Bureau for treating the teacher unfairly and that it was very inconceivable for the teacher to be fired just because of one discussion section.
Leung Yan-wing, former council member of the CPCE, criticised that there was no academic rationale for the Education Bureau to fire the teacher. He also suspected that the Bureauās decision was based on political correctness considering the fact that the Bureau has announced to change the contents of textbooks in Liberal Education recently.
Leung worried that this case would serve as a warning to teachers and stop them from initiating discussions of controversial topics from their professional perspective, which in turn will cause a huge damage to the profession of education.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct10
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201010/4TR556YE45ETZOSZ2ZJ7Z3CN54/
#CulturalRevolution #Teacher
Experts in Education Sector Criticise the Hong Kong Government for Firing a Teacher without Allowing Him to Defend
A teacher at Alliance Primary School, Kowloon Tong was deregistered by the Education Bureau for "promotion of Hong Kong independence" in early October.
James Hon, former chairman of the Council on Professional Conduct in Education (#CPCE), explained that normally if a case is handled by the CPCE, the decision of firing the teacher would be made after considering the complainant's and defendantās statement at a hearing. However, in this case, the teacher was fired without being given a chance to defend.
Hon criticised the Education Bureau for treating the teacher unfairly and that it was very inconceivable for the teacher to be fired just because of one discussion section.
Leung Yan-wing, former council member of the CPCE, criticised that there was no academic rationale for the Education Bureau to fire the teacher. He also suspected that the Bureauās decision was based on political correctness considering the fact that the Bureau has announced to change the contents of textbooks in Liberal Education recently.
Leung worried that this case would serve as a warning to teachers and stop them from initiating discussions of controversial topics from their professional perspective, which in turn will cause a huge damage to the profession of education.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct10
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201010/4TR556YE45ETZOSZ2ZJ7Z3CN54/
#CulturalRevolution #Teacher
#FailedState #Education
New #HKU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Candidate is Reportedly a Chinese Communist Party Member, Lawmaker Challenges Hiring of Mainland Chinese Scholars a Practice of Cronyism
On Oct 22, 2020, it was reported that the Selection Committee led by the University of Hong Kong president Zhang Xiang recommended 2 candidates from Tsinghua University to be the pro-vice-chancellors (university deputy heads) for this oldest university in Hong Kong: Shen Zuojun (ē³ä½č») was nominated to head research while Gong Peng (宮鵬) for academic development.
This will be the first time a Mainland Chinese scholar will become a pro-vice-chancellor at the University of Hong Kong.
Shen specializes in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He was also the chief scientist of the intelligent supply chain of JD.com, China's online shopping platform. According to the website of Tsinghua University's Department of Industrial Engineering, Shen is a Committee member of the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) representing the Engineering Department. Following a media inquiry, Shenās name as a CCP committee member was removed.
In Hong Kong, Yip Kin-yuen, a lawmaker representing the Education sector told reporter that the appointment, once confirmed, means that three of the top management team of HKU have all worked in the University of California, Berkeley before. Yip described it an āextremely rare situationā and casted doubt that ācould it be a practice of cronyism?ā
Source: HK Citizens News #Oct23
#CulturalRevolution #CCPControl
New #HKU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Candidate is Reportedly a Chinese Communist Party Member, Lawmaker Challenges Hiring of Mainland Chinese Scholars a Practice of Cronyism
On Oct 22, 2020, it was reported that the Selection Committee led by the University of Hong Kong president Zhang Xiang recommended 2 candidates from Tsinghua University to be the pro-vice-chancellors (university deputy heads) for this oldest university in Hong Kong: Shen Zuojun (ē³ä½č») was nominated to head research while Gong Peng (宮鵬) for academic development.
This will be the first time a Mainland Chinese scholar will become a pro-vice-chancellor at the University of Hong Kong.
Shen specializes in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He was also the chief scientist of the intelligent supply chain of JD.com, China's online shopping platform. According to the website of Tsinghua University's Department of Industrial Engineering, Shen is a Committee member of the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) representing the Engineering Department. Following a media inquiry, Shenās name as a CCP committee member was removed.
In Hong Kong, Yip Kin-yuen, a lawmaker representing the Education sector told reporter that the appointment, once confirmed, means that three of the top management team of HKU have all worked in the University of California, Berkeley before. Yip described it an āextremely rare situationā and casted doubt that ācould it be a practice of cronyism?ā
Source: HK Citizens News #Oct23
#CulturalRevolution #CCPControl
#CCPControl #CulturalRevolution #NationalSecurityLaw
HK Police National Security unit is set to open multi-platform snitching hotline for āintelligenceā
Source: Apple Daily #Oct29
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HK Police National Security unit is set to open multi-platform snitching hotline for āintelligenceā
HK police was said to be planning to launch a multi-platform hotline as early as November this year to gather intelligence for enforcement of the National Security Law.
According to government source, informantsā identities will be kept secret and, information will be shared only among national security unit personnel.
Lawmakers reprimanded the hotline arrangement, feared that it could encourage Cultural-Revolution-like purges, turning the city into a silent and lifeless place. The arrangement was compared to an act of ethnic cleansing aimed to silence dissidents, detrimental to economic development in Hong Kong.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct29
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201029/2TCMR7HEMFCUVOCNYSD4JOOFAI/
#Hotline
HK Police National Security unit is set to open multi-platform snitching hotline for āintelligenceā
HK police was said to be planning to launch a multi-platform hotline as early as November this year to gather intelligence for enforcement of the National Security Law.
According to government source, informantsā identities will be kept secret and, information will be shared only among national security unit personnel.
Lawmakers reprimanded the hotline arrangement, feared that it could encourage Cultural-Revolution-like purges, turning the city into a silent and lifeless place. The arrangement was compared to an act of ethnic cleansing aimed to silence dissidents, detrimental to economic development in Hong Kong.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct29
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201029/2TCMR7HEMFCUVOCNYSD4JOOFAI/
#Hotline
#CulturalRevolution #CCP
Pro-Beijing Newspaper Accuses Teacher of Spreading HK Independence with "Wrong Historical Facts"
A teacher from Alliance Primary School in Kowloon Tong was accused of "spreading Hong Kong Independence with a plan", and was the first teacher to lose teaching qualification due to "professional misconduct".
On November 10, 2020, a pro-Beijing newspaper Sing Tao Daily exclusively disclosed the said case, stressing that the teaching materials used had "misled" students with "incorrect historical facts".
The newspaper report also quoted an anonymous primary school principal commenting the teaching arrangement as "biased".
The vice chairman of Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union and former pro-democracy lawmaker Ip Kin-yuen expressed regret over the leakage: "If someone has tried to influence the court appeal through leaking [confidential information], it is unethical".
Source: Stand News #Nov10
#FreedomofSpeech #CulturalRevolution #Education #Teacher
Pro-Beijing Newspaper Accuses Teacher of Spreading HK Independence with "Wrong Historical Facts"
A teacher from Alliance Primary School in Kowloon Tong was accused of "spreading Hong Kong Independence with a plan", and was the first teacher to lose teaching qualification due to "professional misconduct".
On November 10, 2020, a pro-Beijing newspaper Sing Tao Daily exclusively disclosed the said case, stressing that the teaching materials used had "misled" students with "incorrect historical facts".
The newspaper report also quoted an anonymous primary school principal commenting the teaching arrangement as "biased".
The vice chairman of Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union and former pro-democracy lawmaker Ip Kin-yuen expressed regret over the leakage: "If someone has tried to influence the court appeal through leaking [confidential information], it is unethical".
Source: Stand News #Nov10
#FreedomofSpeech #CulturalRevolution #Education #Teacher