#BattleAgainstAuthoritarianism
Kwai Tsing Residents Suggest Alternative Location for Quarantine Facility
On Sunday, February 16, over 400 Kwai Tsing residents joined the march initiated by the pro-democracy district councilors.
They proposed alternative locations that are further away from residential area such as Kwai Chung Park, vacant government dormintory and Disneyland, for the government to set up quarantine facilities.
The residents opposed the government's current plan to set up designated clinic for the highly contagious Wuhan pneumomia within the 100,000-populated district and near other health facilities for infants, mothers and thr elderly.
Since the authorities had been ignoring citizens' demands, the residents, old and young, had no other way but to take it to the street. They still hoped the government would listen, as alternatives were available.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Kwai Tsing Residents Suggest Alternative Location for Quarantine Facility
On Sunday, February 16, over 400 Kwai Tsing residents joined the march initiated by the pro-democracy district councilors.
They proposed alternative locations that are further away from residential area such as Kwai Chung Park, vacant government dormintory and Disneyland, for the government to set up quarantine facilities.
The residents opposed the government's current plan to set up designated clinic for the highly contagious Wuhan pneumomia within the 100,000-populated district and near other health facilities for infants, mothers and thr elderly.
Since the authorities had been ignoring citizens' demands, the residents, old and young, had no other way but to take it to the street. They still hoped the government would listen, as alternatives were available.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
#FirstHand #HongKongProtests #FailedState
Government Insists Setting Up Designated Clinic for Contagious Wuhan Pneumonia in Densely Populated Area, Despite Public Discontent
Residents in Cheung Sha Wan organised a rally on Sunday, February 16 against the government’s decision to turn Cheung Sha Wan Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic to a designated clinic for Wuhan Pneumonia. Despite outcry from all walks of life, the government refused to seal off Hong Kong borders with China.
The rally started in Lei Cheng Uk Estate. On a a banner prepared by the owner’s corporation of Lei Cheng Uk Estate, it ststed that the residents have voted to object the government’s decision in a gener meeting held on Feb 23.
#Feb16 #ChinesePneumonia #DesignatedClinic
Government Insists Setting Up Designated Clinic for Contagious Wuhan Pneumonia in Densely Populated Area, Despite Public Discontent
Residents in Cheung Sha Wan organised a rally on Sunday, February 16 against the government’s decision to turn Cheung Sha Wan Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic to a designated clinic for Wuhan Pneumonia. Despite outcry from all walks of life, the government refused to seal off Hong Kong borders with China.
The rally started in Lei Cheng Uk Estate. On a a banner prepared by the owner’s corporation of Lei Cheng Uk Estate, it ststed that the residents have voted to object the government’s decision in a gener meeting held on Feb 23.
#Feb16 #ChinesePneumonia #DesignatedClinic
Police Obstruct Lawful Protest from Taking Place On Time, Police Ask Reporter: "Do you guys get paid?”
In Fo Tan, residents protested against the government's use of Chun Yeung Estate as Isolation Centre on Sunday, February 16.
Having obained the letter of no objection from the police, the rally originally scheduled at 3pm was, however, delayed till 5pm due to police opposition.
Special Crowd Management vehicles and Unimog Vehicles were on site standing by, while the police set up road blocks at Fo Tan to search passing vehicles. Starting from 3pm, there had been stop- and- search operations in multiple areas in Fo Tan, during which two reporters were searched and were asked by policemen, “Does the Stand News sell newspaper?”, “Do you guys get paid?”, “Do you guys need to standby at all
times?”
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
In Fo Tan, residents protested against the government's use of Chun Yeung Estate as Isolation Centre on Sunday, February 16.
Having obained the letter of no objection from the police, the rally originally scheduled at 3pm was, however, delayed till 5pm due to police opposition.
Special Crowd Management vehicles and Unimog Vehicles were on site standing by, while the police set up road blocks at Fo Tan to search passing vehicles. Starting from 3pm, there had been stop- and- search operations in multiple areas in Fo Tan, during which two reporters were searched and were asked by policemen, “Does the Stand News sell newspaper?”, “Do you guys get paid?”, “Do you guys need to standby at all
times?”
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Residents: Replacing the Government and Introducing Universal Suffrage is the Only Solution
200 residents gathered peacefully to oppose the government’s plan in converting Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre into a quarantine centre. The rally initiated by a district council member was held in Sai Kung Waterfront Park and has received a notice of no objection from the police.
There was a similar rally last week decrying the same government plan, which ended with the arrest of 2 civilians. Among them one was injured in the head by the police.
Residents voiced their opinions and raised signs reading “Objection Against Using Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre as A Coronavirus Quarantine Centre “and “Closing the Hong Kong Border is the Only Solution”.
Some residents described the government as “always choosing to be an enemy to the people”; some said the government had already started to convert the location into a quarantine camp. They said they felt very powerless and believed that the problem can only be solved with a replacement of the entire government. “What they are doing is very harmful for the next generation,” one resident said.
Source: InMedia
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1070832
#Feb16 #ChinesePneumonia #SaiKung #QuarantineCentre
200 residents gathered peacefully to oppose the government’s plan in converting Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre into a quarantine centre. The rally initiated by a district council member was held in Sai Kung Waterfront Park and has received a notice of no objection from the police.
There was a similar rally last week decrying the same government plan, which ended with the arrest of 2 civilians. Among them one was injured in the head by the police.
Residents voiced their opinions and raised signs reading “Objection Against Using Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre as A Coronavirus Quarantine Centre “and “Closing the Hong Kong Border is the Only Solution”.
Some residents described the government as “always choosing to be an enemy to the people”; some said the government had already started to convert the location into a quarantine camp. They said they felt very powerless and believed that the problem can only be solved with a replacement of the entire government. “What they are doing is very harmful for the next generation,” one resident said.
Source: InMedia
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1070832
#Feb16 #ChinesePneumonia #SaiKung #QuarantineCentre
Residents: Replacing the Government and Introducing Universal Suffrage is the Only Solution
Source: InMedia #Feb16
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1070832
Source: InMedia #Feb16
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1070832
Cultural Revolution Redux:
Pro-Beijing factions slam political sarcasm in Hong Kong
"Headliner", a RTHK program, was attacked by the pro-Beijing factions for making pejorative remarks against the police and the authorities regarding their handling of the epidemic as well as protests. Former Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying condemned the RTHK for “fabricating stories”, calling on the Hong Kong government to dismiss and sue RTHK Director of Broadcasting Leung Ka Wing.
Read More: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17681
Source: Stand News #Feb16
http://bit.ly/3bEg9oN
Pro-Beijing factions slam political sarcasm in Hong Kong
"Headliner", a RTHK program, was attacked by the pro-Beijing factions for making pejorative remarks against the police and the authorities regarding their handling of the epidemic as well as protests. Former Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying condemned the RTHK for “fabricating stories”, calling on the Hong Kong government to dismiss and sue RTHK Director of Broadcasting Leung Ka Wing.
Read More: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17681
Source: Stand News #Feb16
http://bit.ly/3bEg9oN
Cultural Revolution Redux:
Pro-Beijing factions slam political sarcasm in Hong Kong
"Headliner", a RTHK program, was attacked by the pro-Beijing factions for making pejorative remarks against the police and the authorities regarding their handling of the epidemic as well as protests. Former Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying condemned the RTHK for “fabricating stories”, calling on the Hong Kong government to dismiss and sue RTHK Director of Broadcasting Leung Ka Wing.
Police Commissioner Chris Tang wrote to RTHK accusing the program of “confusing right and wrong”. Lam Chi-wai, Chairman of the Junior Police Officers Association, issued a letter to his fellow members, claiming that “Headliner smeared by discrediting police’s effort in fighting the Coronavirus epidemic”. Lam said that the program’s implication of the Force hoarding and misusing protective equipment was “sheer fiction”.
In addition to RTHK, Lam carried on to criticize people who support RTHK's right to expression. Lam condemned pro-democracy lawmaker Kwok Ka-kei for supporting RTHK’s “slander” with “shallow figures and false allegations”.
The Police Force also released letter to further pressurize RTHK Director of Broadcasting by pinpointing Headliner's sarcastic comments on the police.
Within the Legislative Council, pro-Beijing lawmakers castigated RTHK director for "ignoring the problem" after the director reinstated that the RTHK had been an impartial platform for all walks of life.
In the end, RTHK spokesperson acknowledged the effort from different departments for fighting the pandemic, and that the program Headliner always reflects the view spectrum on social issues ironically.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Feb16
http://bit.ly/3bEg9oN
#RTHK #Censorship #FreeSpeech #CulturalRevolution
Pro-Beijing factions slam political sarcasm in Hong Kong
"Headliner", a RTHK program, was attacked by the pro-Beijing factions for making pejorative remarks against the police and the authorities regarding their handling of the epidemic as well as protests. Former Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying condemned the RTHK for “fabricating stories”, calling on the Hong Kong government to dismiss and sue RTHK Director of Broadcasting Leung Ka Wing.
Police Commissioner Chris Tang wrote to RTHK accusing the program of “confusing right and wrong”. Lam Chi-wai, Chairman of the Junior Police Officers Association, issued a letter to his fellow members, claiming that “Headliner smeared by discrediting police’s effort in fighting the Coronavirus epidemic”. Lam said that the program’s implication of the Force hoarding and misusing protective equipment was “sheer fiction”.
In addition to RTHK, Lam carried on to criticize people who support RTHK's right to expression. Lam condemned pro-democracy lawmaker Kwok Ka-kei for supporting RTHK’s “slander” with “shallow figures and false allegations”.
The Police Force also released letter to further pressurize RTHK Director of Broadcasting by pinpointing Headliner's sarcastic comments on the police.
Within the Legislative Council, pro-Beijing lawmakers castigated RTHK director for "ignoring the problem" after the director reinstated that the RTHK had been an impartial platform for all walks of life.
In the end, RTHK spokesperson acknowledged the effort from different departments for fighting the pandemic, and that the program Headliner always reflects the view spectrum on social issues ironically.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Feb16
http://bit.ly/3bEg9oN
#RTHK #Censorship #FreeSpeech #CulturalRevolution
#FirstHand #Interview #Feb16
District Councilor: Designated Clinics for Wuhan Pneumonia Affect the Elderly, the Babies and Other Patients
Our reporter spoke with the District Councillor of Kwai Shing West Estate, Leung Ching Shan, on Feb 16, 2020. She told us about previous rally to oppose the government's forceful decision to convert the South Kwai Chung Polyclinic specifically for patients of the new coronavirus.
Read full interview:
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District Councilor: Designated Clinics for Wuhan Pneumonia Affect the Elderly, the Babies and Other Patients
Our reporter spoke with the District Councillor of Kwai Shing West Estate, Leung Ching Shan, on Feb 16, 2020. She told us about previous rally to oppose the government's forceful decision to convert the South Kwai Chung Polyclinic specifically for patients of the new coronavirus.
Read full interview:
https://telegra.ph/District-Councilor-Designated-Clinics-for-Wuhan-Pneumonia-Affect-the-Elderly-the-Babies-and-Other-Patients-03-16
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District Councilor: Designated Clinics for Wuhan Pneumonia Affect the Elderly, the Babies and Other Patients
#FirstHand #Interview #Feb16 Our reporter spoke with the District Councillor of Kwai Shing West Estate, Leung Ching Shan, on Feb 16, 2020. She told us about previous rally to oppose the government's forceful decision to convert the South Kwai Chung Polyclinic…
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Hongkongers Root for Burmese Protesters
On Feb 16, 2021, netizens in Hong Kong called for a gathering at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar against the military junta's coup d'etat since early February.
Granny Wong was among those present at the scene. They turned on the torchlight of their phones and chanted pro-democracy slogan.
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Protest Scenes in Myanmar Recall the Fight for Freedom in Hong Kong and Thailand
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28588
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
Hongkongers Root for Burmese Protesters
On Feb 16, 2021, netizens in Hong Kong called for a gathering at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar against the military junta's coup d'etat since early February.
Granny Wong was among those present at the scene. They turned on the torchlight of their phones and chanted pro-democracy slogan.
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Protest Scenes in Myanmar Recall the Fight for Freedom in Hong Kong and Thailand
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28588
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
#FirstHand #Feb16
Hongkongers Stand With Protesters in Myanmar
On Feb 16, 2021, some Hongkongers gathered at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar, despite the surveillance of the Hong Kong Police.
Citizens displayed light boxes, handbills and flags, expressing the solidarity demonstrated in the fight against authoritarianism.
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
#MilkTeaAlliance
Hongkongers Stand With Protesters in Myanmar
On Feb 16, 2021, some Hongkongers gathered at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar, despite the surveillance of the Hong Kong Police.
Citizens displayed light boxes, handbills and flags, expressing the solidarity demonstrated in the fight against authoritarianism.
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
#MilkTeaAlliance
#PoliceState #PressFreedom
Local Newspaper Accused of "Smearing" After Publishing a News Report about the Hong Kong Police
The Hong Kong Police Force accused local newspaper #AppleDaily of "smearing", as one of its article revealed that the Hong Kong police's firearm orders had been cancelled by foreign manufacturers’ due to the police’s misconduct including arbitrary arrests during the pro-democracy movement.
On Feb 15, 2021, Apple Daily headlined that the American firearm manufacturer SIG cancelled the Hong Kong police’s submachine gun orders because of its arbitrary arrests during the Anti-ELAB movement and the implementation of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
It was said that the Hong Kong police tried to buy CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 submachine guns from Česká zbrojovka a.s. Uherský Brod, a firearm company in the Czech Republic.
In response to the news report, the Hong Kong Police posted on Facebook and issued a letter to Apple Daily chief editor Ryan Law Wai-kwong, claiming that the term “arbitrary arrest” in the headline was defaming.
The Hong Kong Police also accused Apple of slandering as it mentioned that the police sometimes “shoot not just once, but 4 or 5 times continuously” when subduing citizens.
The police described Apple Daily’s headline as “inexplicable, exaggerating and misrepresenting” and demand the local newspaper for a clarification.
AFP correspondant Xingqi Su revealed on Twitter on Feb 16, 2021 that the Czech Republic cannot export arms to Hong Kong due to international emargo. "AFA arms exports are concerned, Czech has made no difference between HK and mainland China est 2020," the reporter tweeted.
Source: Stand News #Feb15 ; Twitter #Feb16
https://twitter.com/XinqiSu/status/1361600601180704771?s=20
Photo: Apple Daily
https://www.facebook.com/hk.nextmedia/photos/10159881562357448
#PoliticalOppression #ArbitraryArrest #WhiteWash #Censorship
Local Newspaper Accused of "Smearing" After Publishing a News Report about the Hong Kong Police
The Hong Kong Police Force accused local newspaper #AppleDaily of "smearing", as one of its article revealed that the Hong Kong police's firearm orders had been cancelled by foreign manufacturers’ due to the police’s misconduct including arbitrary arrests during the pro-democracy movement.
On Feb 15, 2021, Apple Daily headlined that the American firearm manufacturer SIG cancelled the Hong Kong police’s submachine gun orders because of its arbitrary arrests during the Anti-ELAB movement and the implementation of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
It was said that the Hong Kong police tried to buy CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 submachine guns from Česká zbrojovka a.s. Uherský Brod, a firearm company in the Czech Republic.
In response to the news report, the Hong Kong Police posted on Facebook and issued a letter to Apple Daily chief editor Ryan Law Wai-kwong, claiming that the term “arbitrary arrest” in the headline was defaming.
The Hong Kong Police also accused Apple of slandering as it mentioned that the police sometimes “shoot not just once, but 4 or 5 times continuously” when subduing citizens.
The police described Apple Daily’s headline as “inexplicable, exaggerating and misrepresenting” and demand the local newspaper for a clarification.
AFP correspondant Xingqi Su revealed on Twitter on Feb 16, 2021 that the Czech Republic cannot export arms to Hong Kong due to international emargo. "AFA arms exports are concerned, Czech has made no difference between HK and mainland China est 2020," the reporter tweeted.
Source: Stand News #Feb15 ; Twitter #Feb16
https://twitter.com/XinqiSu/status/1361600601180704771?s=20
Photo: Apple Daily
https://www.facebook.com/hk.nextmedia/photos/10159881562357448
#PoliticalOppression #ArbitraryArrest #WhiteWash #Censorship
#FailedState #WuhanPneumonia
HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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#FailedState #WuhanPneumonia
HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
On Feb 10, 2021, upon the review of the newly developed #Covid19 vaccine by the Chinese company #Sinovac , the Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines, established by the Hong Kong SAR government, requested the company to submit supplementary information, and scheduled a reassessment in two weeks.
However, on Feb 16, 2021 the Panel announced that based on the supplementary information received, it was concluded that the pros of the vaccine outbalance the cons, and that it recommended the Department of Health of the Hong Kong government to administer the vaccine for emergency use.
Wallace Lau Chak-sing, the convenor of the Panel, indicated that the efficiency of the vaccine is as high as 62.3%. However, in a data pool with about 11 million testers, 44 developed facial palsy and 2 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome.
When being compared with the efficiency of the vaccine by BioNTech, which is as high as 95%, panel member David HUI Shu-cheong argued that it is impossible to compare different kinds of vaccines, and quoted that the standard efficiency determined by WHO is only 50%. He also said the supplementary data for the vaccine provided by Sinovac was sufficient enough and that it was unnecessary to wait for the publication of its third term report in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#MadeinChina #Vaccines #DavidHui
HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
On Feb 10, 2021, upon the review of the newly developed #Covid19 vaccine by the Chinese company #Sinovac , the Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines, established by the Hong Kong SAR government, requested the company to submit supplementary information, and scheduled a reassessment in two weeks.
However, on Feb 16, 2021 the Panel announced that based on the supplementary information received, it was concluded that the pros of the vaccine outbalance the cons, and that it recommended the Department of Health of the Hong Kong government to administer the vaccine for emergency use.
Wallace Lau Chak-sing, the convenor of the Panel, indicated that the efficiency of the vaccine is as high as 62.3%. However, in a data pool with about 11 million testers, 44 developed facial palsy and 2 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome.
When being compared with the efficiency of the vaccine by BioNTech, which is as high as 95%, panel member David HUI Shu-cheong argued that it is impossible to compare different kinds of vaccines, and quoted that the standard efficiency determined by WHO is only 50%. He also said the supplementary data for the vaccine provided by Sinovac was sufficient enough and that it was unnecessary to wait for the publication of its third term report in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#MadeinChina #Vaccines #DavidHui