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Hongkongers Close Down Business Rather Than Collecting Data for the Authorities: "There is no room for compromise"
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Citing the #CoronavirusPandemic as a reason, the Hong Kong government has suspended the entire fitness industry for more than 100 days.
On Feb 10, 2021, the government announced the permission of reopening facilities such as fitness centres, only if the facilities register customers with either the authorities' #LeaveHomeSafeApp or their personal information.
The government's decision sparked the city questions and criticisms in the city, as worries about #MassSurveillance arose. “It’s funny how they [the government officials] are not ashamed of their decisions”, said the owners of Wild Gym Fitness and Therapy.
The owners Mr and Mrs Tong were arrested by the police after helping out a girl to stand up near a protest site during the Anti-ELAB movement in 2019. The couple and the girl they helped were all charged with rioting, but finally acquitted.
Tong Wai-hung said he would rather close down the gym than colluding with the government to collect personal data. He also said that businesses are just going to lose more in the end if they betray customers' trust in exchange for making a living. “When are you going to stop selling out yourself?” he questioned.
Tong said, Hong Kong citizens and local businesses have been using effective measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus ever since the beginning of 2020. Nevertheless, they still suffered under the difficult times because the Hong Kong government refused to close the border with China to stop the source of the virus.
“We have already done the best we could in terms of preventive measures, but the government failed to protect our borders. I’m forced to close my business because of the pandemic now, while some people are still allowed to cross the border without being tested and undergoing quarantine”.
[Editor's note: From Feb 18, 2021 onwards, the Hong Kong government allows restaurants to re-open in the evening, but requires them to ask customers to register their personal information through the Leave Home Safe App or manually.]
Source: Stand News #Feb15
https://bit.ly/3tZqODM
#WildGymFitnessandTherapy #TongWaiHung
Hongkongers Close Down Business Rather Than Collecting Data for the Authorities: "There is no room for compromise"
Part 1
Citing the #CoronavirusPandemic as a reason, the Hong Kong government has suspended the entire fitness industry for more than 100 days.
On Feb 10, 2021, the government announced the permission of reopening facilities such as fitness centres, only if the facilities register customers with either the authorities' #LeaveHomeSafeApp or their personal information.
The government's decision sparked the city questions and criticisms in the city, as worries about #MassSurveillance arose. “It’s funny how they [the government officials] are not ashamed of their decisions”, said the owners of Wild Gym Fitness and Therapy.
The owners Mr and Mrs Tong were arrested by the police after helping out a girl to stand up near a protest site during the Anti-ELAB movement in 2019. The couple and the girl they helped were all charged with rioting, but finally acquitted.
Tong Wai-hung said he would rather close down the gym than colluding with the government to collect personal data. He also said that businesses are just going to lose more in the end if they betray customers' trust in exchange for making a living. “When are you going to stop selling out yourself?” he questioned.
Tong said, Hong Kong citizens and local businesses have been using effective measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus ever since the beginning of 2020. Nevertheless, they still suffered under the difficult times because the Hong Kong government refused to close the border with China to stop the source of the virus.
“We have already done the best we could in terms of preventive measures, but the government failed to protect our borders. I’m forced to close my business because of the pandemic now, while some people are still allowed to cross the border without being tested and undergoing quarantine”.
[Editor's note: From Feb 18, 2021 onwards, the Hong Kong government allows restaurants to re-open in the evening, but requires them to ask customers to register their personal information through the Leave Home Safe App or manually.]
Source: Stand News #Feb15
https://bit.ly/3tZqODM
#WildGymFitnessandTherapy #TongWaiHung
#PoliceState #PressFreedom
Local Newspaper Accused of "Smearing" After Publishing a News Report about the Hong Kong Police
Source: Stand News #Feb15
Photo: Apple Daily
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Local Newspaper Accused of "Smearing" After Publishing a News Report about the Hong Kong Police
Source: Stand News #Feb15
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#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
#Choices #Boycott
Hong Kong Netizens Boycott Made-in-China TV Series
ViuTV, a free-to-air TV channel in Hong Kong, broadcast a Chinese drama seriee called "Drug War" during their prime time since Feb 8, 2021. One week later on Feb 15, the TV station annnounced a change of program after facing strong opposition from Hong Kong netizens.
The Chinese drama, which has 30 episodes in total, has been boycotted by Hongkongers since its first release. Hong Kong netizens filled the facebook page of ViuTV with requests to remove the series and the hastag "#StopShowingDrugWar". The 45,000-membered activists group "Boycott TVB" has voiced support for the boycott. A recently established concern group has already gathered 3,500 likes within a week. Netizens also warned ViuTV that they might extend the boycott to artists like Mirror and Error in the TV station.
In the end, #ViuTV announced that the Chinese series will be aired during midnight over the weekend. The primetime slot will be replaced by the South Korean drama "Kkondae Intern". ViuTV also said they will release more locally produced programmes in due course.
Source: Stand News #Feb15
#ViuTV #KkondaeIntern #CCTVB #KoreanDrama #YellowEconomy #Television
Hong Kong Netizens Boycott Made-in-China TV Series
ViuTV, a free-to-air TV channel in Hong Kong, broadcast a Chinese drama seriee called "Drug War" during their prime time since Feb 8, 2021. One week later on Feb 15, the TV station annnounced a change of program after facing strong opposition from Hong Kong netizens.
The Chinese drama, which has 30 episodes in total, has been boycotted by Hongkongers since its first release. Hong Kong netizens filled the facebook page of ViuTV with requests to remove the series and the hastag "#StopShowingDrugWar". The 45,000-membered activists group "Boycott TVB" has voiced support for the boycott. A recently established concern group has already gathered 3,500 likes within a week. Netizens also warned ViuTV that they might extend the boycott to artists like Mirror and Error in the TV station.
In the end, #ViuTV announced that the Chinese series will be aired during midnight over the weekend. The primetime slot will be replaced by the South Korean drama "Kkondae Intern". ViuTV also said they will release more locally produced programmes in due course.
Source: Stand News #Feb15
#ViuTV #KkondaeIntern #CCTVB #KoreanDrama #YellowEconomy #Television
Canada launches 58-nation initiative to stop arbitrary detentions
On 15 Feb, Canada launched a 58-nation initiative to stop countries from detaining foreign citizens for diplomatic leverage. Other signatories include Japan, Britain, Australia and virtually all members of the 27-nation European Union.
Even the declaration does not target any nation, a Canadian official said the initiative had been sparked by concern over arrests of foreigners by China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Also, the declaration could help put pressure on Beijing.
The Canadian initiative was started last year by Francois-Philippe Champagne, Garneau’s predecessor. Champagne said by working together nations could better focus attention on the detainees.
Source: Reuters #Feb15
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-diplomacy-detainees-idUSKBN2AF0NV
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy #58NationInitiative
On 15 Feb, Canada launched a 58-nation initiative to stop countries from detaining foreign citizens for diplomatic leverage. Other signatories include Japan, Britain, Australia and virtually all members of the 27-nation European Union.
Even the declaration does not target any nation, a Canadian official said the initiative had been sparked by concern over arrests of foreigners by China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Also, the declaration could help put pressure on Beijing.
The Canadian initiative was started last year by Francois-Philippe Champagne, Garneau’s predecessor. Champagne said by working together nations could better focus attention on the detainees.
Source: Reuters #Feb15
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-diplomacy-detainees-idUSKBN2AF0NV
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy #58NationInitiative
#ShameOnYouChina: Burmese Population Condemn China for its Reported Assistance in Nationwide Internet Blockage and Support for Military Coup
Source: Stand News #Feb15
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#ShameOnYouChina: Burmese Population Condemn China for its Reported Assistance in Nationwide Internet Blockage and Support for Military Coup
On Feb 14, 2021, armoured vehicles were deployed by the Myanmar military in response to the escalation of the demonstrations in the country.
On the morning of Feb 15, the military shut down the country’s internet, which left the national connectivity to only 14% according to the internet observatory #NetBlocks. The internet was resumed at 9am.
Netizens suspected China's intervention by delivering hardwares that helped the internet shut down.
A screenshot showing 6 flights from Kunming to Yangong was posted on social media this morning, with hashtags #ShameOnYouChina and #ChinaHelpMilitaryCoupForOwnBenefit. Multiple universities in Myanmar also issued open letters to Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) leader #XiJiping demanding China to stop recognising the military dictatorship in Myanmar.
Previously, there have been photos circulating on the internet implying China assisted the Myanmar military by providing hardwares to shutdown the internet and build firewalls.
On Feb 10, 2021, the Chinese Enterprises Chamber in Myanmar claimed that the delivery only contained, but protestors were still skeptical. The nationwide internet shutdown on Feb 14 further escalated the protestors’ anti-China stance.
Netizens once again suspected China’s intervention based on the screenshot circulating on social media which showed the arrival of 6 flights from Kunming, China to Yangon. It was reported that the related posts were shared at least 3500 times, and the hashtag #ShameOnYouChina was used more than 1,500 times in just 6 hours after the internet was resumed.
Source: Stand News #Feb15
Read more about the #OpenLetter from university students in Myanmar:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55960284
http://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-student-union-leaders-appeal-china.html
#MyanmarProtest #InternetShutdown
On Feb 14, 2021, armoured vehicles were deployed by the Myanmar military in response to the escalation of the demonstrations in the country.
On the morning of Feb 15, the military shut down the country’s internet, which left the national connectivity to only 14% according to the internet observatory #NetBlocks. The internet was resumed at 9am.
Netizens suspected China's intervention by delivering hardwares that helped the internet shut down.
A screenshot showing 6 flights from Kunming to Yangong was posted on social media this morning, with hashtags #ShameOnYouChina and #ChinaHelpMilitaryCoupForOwnBenefit. Multiple universities in Myanmar also issued open letters to Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) leader #XiJiping demanding China to stop recognising the military dictatorship in Myanmar.
Previously, there have been photos circulating on the internet implying China assisted the Myanmar military by providing hardwares to shutdown the internet and build firewalls.
On Feb 10, 2021, the Chinese Enterprises Chamber in Myanmar claimed that the delivery only contained, but protestors were still skeptical. The nationwide internet shutdown on Feb 14 further escalated the protestors’ anti-China stance.
Netizens once again suspected China’s intervention based on the screenshot circulating on social media which showed the arrival of 6 flights from Kunming, China to Yangon. It was reported that the related posts were shared at least 3500 times, and the hashtag #ShameOnYouChina was used more than 1,500 times in just 6 hours after the internet was resumed.
Source: Stand News #Feb15
Read more about the #OpenLetter from university students in Myanmar:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55960284
http://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-student-union-leaders-appeal-china.html
#MyanmarProtest #InternetShutdown
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Scott Morrison could tear up Victoria's controversial Belt and Road deal with China with WEEKS as PM declares there's 'no benefit' to Australia
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has claimed Victoria's controversial Belt and Road Initiative agreement with China has no benefits.
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews who signed a memorandum of understanding in 2018 with China,
and other state premiers and chief ministers must detail to the Commonwealth all agreements made with foreign powers by March 10 for the assessment of the Federal Government
The intervention was made possible when Federal legislation was passed in December allowing the foreign minister to review and scrap state, territory, local council and public university deals with other nations.
Source: DailyMail #Feb15
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9260117/No-benefit-Scott-Morrison-tear-Victorias-controversial-Belt-Road-deal-China.html
#Australia #BRI #BRINoBenefit #China #CCP
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has claimed Victoria's controversial Belt and Road Initiative agreement with China has no benefits.
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews who signed a memorandum of understanding in 2018 with China,
and other state premiers and chief ministers must detail to the Commonwealth all agreements made with foreign powers by March 10 for the assessment of the Federal Government
The intervention was made possible when Federal legislation was passed in December allowing the foreign minister to review and scrap state, territory, local council and public university deals with other nations.
Source: DailyMail #Feb15
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9260117/No-benefit-Scott-Morrison-tear-Victorias-controversial-Belt-Road-deal-China.html
#Australia #BRI #BRINoBenefit #China #CCP
Tong has been an assistant boxing trainer and fitness coach for over 10 years.
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