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Filmmaker established a mask production line in two weeks: Available from March, selling each for $1HKD
(20 Feb) A post-80 Hongkonger, Mr Tong started his own Face mask factory in HK. It took him 14 days to establish the business, factory of ‘made in HK’ masks. Under scarce supply of all resources for mask production, Mr Tong strived strenuously to secure resources including raw materials and machinery. The process worried him quite a lot. Finally, his factory, the Mask Factory finally was in operation. He honestly admited, that ‘Well, it’s faster to make it myself than to wait for the help from government.’ Now there is one production line, and first batch of mask will be sent to frontline medical staff, seniors, and cleaning janitors, etc.
Continue reading:
https://telegra.ph/Filmmaker-established-a-mask-production-line-in-two-weeks-Available-from-March-selling-each-for-1HKD-02-21
Source: Apple Daily
https://bit.ly/3bTEG9A
#MaskShortage #SelfHelp #FailedState
Filmmaker established a mask production line in two weeks: Available from March, selling each for $1HKD
(20 Feb) A post-80 Hongkonger, Mr Tong started his own Face mask factory in HK. It took him 14 days to establish the business, factory of ‘made in HK’ masks. Under scarce supply of all resources for mask production, Mr Tong strived strenuously to secure resources including raw materials and machinery. The process worried him quite a lot. Finally, his factory, the Mask Factory finally was in operation. He honestly admited, that ‘Well, it’s faster to make it myself than to wait for the help from government.’ Now there is one production line, and first batch of mask will be sent to frontline medical staff, seniors, and cleaning janitors, etc.
Continue reading:
https://telegra.ph/Filmmaker-established-a-mask-production-line-in-two-weeks-Available-from-March-selling-each-for-1HKD-02-21
Source: Apple Daily
https://bit.ly/3bTEG9A
#MaskShortage #SelfHelp #FailedState
#SelfHelp #FaceMask
In Solidarity: Nepali Organizations Distribute Free Masks in Hong Kong for Multiple Times
During the coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong, local communities stayed in solidarity by offering masks to the public at times of supply shortage. Public attention was also paid to the welfare of the eldeely, disabled, underpriviledged and frontline cleaners.
On February 10, the Nepali Lali Gurans Association of Hong Kong gave out around 5000 face masks to the public in Yuen Long.
On February 16, the Nepaliese Co-Ordination Committee distributed another 4000 facemasks on Shanghai Street at Jordan. On the same day, Nepali Youths Social Campaigner also handed out facemasks to those in need.
Self Help in Times of Coronavirus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17460
Filmmaker established a mask production line in two weeks: Available from March, selling each for $1HKD
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17682
In Solidarity: Nepali Organizations Distribute Free Masks in Hong Kong for Multiple Times
During the coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong, local communities stayed in solidarity by offering masks to the public at times of supply shortage. Public attention was also paid to the welfare of the eldeely, disabled, underpriviledged and frontline cleaners.
On February 10, the Nepali Lali Gurans Association of Hong Kong gave out around 5000 face masks to the public in Yuen Long.
On February 16, the Nepaliese Co-Ordination Committee distributed another 4000 facemasks on Shanghai Street at Jordan. On the same day, Nepali Youths Social Campaigner also handed out facemasks to those in need.
Self Help in Times of Coronavirus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17460
Filmmaker established a mask production line in two weeks: Available from March, selling each for $1HKD
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17682
#FirstHand #Feb22
The Accounting Bro'Sis Labour Union Calling For Members and Wider Representation in the Sector
The Accounting Bro'Sis Labour Union set up a booth on 12/F of Hanway Commercial Centre on Dundas Street, Mongkok on Saturday, February 22.
The newly created union distributed membership cards to their members and urged more employees of the accounting sector to join, so as to let more voices be heard and safeguard their professionalism in Hong Kong.
#LabourUnion #AccountingBroSis
The Accounting Bro'Sis Labour Union Calling For Members and Wider Representation in the Sector
The Accounting Bro'Sis Labour Union set up a booth on 12/F of Hanway Commercial Centre on Dundas Street, Mongkok on Saturday, February 22.
The newly created union distributed membership cards to their members and urged more employees of the accounting sector to join, so as to let more voices be heard and safeguard their professionalism in Hong Kong.
#LabourUnion #AccountingBroSis
Source: Bean Lab’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/462119064589403/posts/629340904533884/
Li Ziqi, the most successful Chinese YouTuber has over 8 million subscribers on her channel, and more than 50 million fans from China and other countrues.
Her popularity abroad has provided a good example to other Chinese social media activists. She has been dazzling legions of fans with her fairy-tale-like life in rural China. Her videos cover all sorts of topics, such as her farm life, cooking, handcrafting, and her cultural heritage, all of these with the backdrop of scenic mountains and ambient music. Some people have described her videos as a living Chinese landscape painting.
The Chinese government have taken notice and have recognised her approach as an effective way to export the Chinese culture. She was awarded the "People's Choice Award" by the state media, and social media has crowned her a "cultural juggernaut".
In Li's case, the Chinese government appears to be recognising that the contribution of individual creativity in promoting a positive image of a country can be more effective than a state-run official campaign.
China is no stranger to the usage of 'soft power'. "Cultural export" has often been interpreted as "propaganda" and the responsibility of promoting China's image abroad is largely seen part of the government's efforts, as declared by President Xi in 2014.
This non confrontational way has been funded by the government to change and influence the public's opinions and views for many decades. The government has also sponsored acrobatic troupes travelling the world, performing traditional martial art and opera. They have also established international cultural institutions all around the world.
The influence of social media celebrities like Li provides a break though the Great Fire Wall and an advancement of Chinese 'soft power' to inject China's influence into the bloodflow of the world.
#SoftPower #ChinaInfluence
Further more:
https://www.goldthread2.com/culture/li-ziqi-chinese-media-culture/article/3041801l
Her popularity abroad has provided a good example to other Chinese social media activists. She has been dazzling legions of fans with her fairy-tale-like life in rural China. Her videos cover all sorts of topics, such as her farm life, cooking, handcrafting, and her cultural heritage, all of these with the backdrop of scenic mountains and ambient music. Some people have described her videos as a living Chinese landscape painting.
The Chinese government have taken notice and have recognised her approach as an effective way to export the Chinese culture. She was awarded the "People's Choice Award" by the state media, and social media has crowned her a "cultural juggernaut".
In Li's case, the Chinese government appears to be recognising that the contribution of individual creativity in promoting a positive image of a country can be more effective than a state-run official campaign.
China is no stranger to the usage of 'soft power'. "Cultural export" has often been interpreted as "propaganda" and the responsibility of promoting China's image abroad is largely seen part of the government's efforts, as declared by President Xi in 2014.
This non confrontational way has been funded by the government to change and influence the public's opinions and views for many decades. The government has also sponsored acrobatic troupes travelling the world, performing traditional martial art and opera. They have also established international cultural institutions all around the world.
The influence of social media celebrities like Li provides a break though the Great Fire Wall and an advancement of Chinese 'soft power' to inject China's influence into the bloodflow of the world.
#SoftPower #ChinaInfluence
Further more:
https://www.goldthread2.com/culture/li-ziqi-chinese-media-culture/article/3041801l
#Newspaper
Expat Families Flee Hong Kong After Double Whammy of Virus, Protests
//“It’s just becoming an unstable environment to raise a child in,” Jacob said.
//An exodus by expats could further damage an economy already reeling from the unrest and the virus, with visitor numbers plunging and unemployment rising.
//Hong Kong residents who come from elsewhere play outsized roles in finance, law and other service industries that make the city a global business capital. About 690,000 foreigners and non-Hong Kong Chinese live in the Special Administrative Region, accounting for about 9.5% of the population, according to the 2016 census.
//The city’s population at the end of 2019 fell 0.1% from the midyear count, the first decline in almost two decades, according to government data released Tuesday. There was a net outflow of Hong Kong residents of 29,200 in 2019, compared with a net inflow of 23,000 in the 12-month period ending in the middle of 2019.
//The government’s announcement on Feb. 13 that schools would remain closed until mid-March -- at least -- will likely prompt more families to relocate
//while there’s strong demand for moves from Hong Kong, there is almost no interest in relocations to the city. Robert Chipman, Asian Tigers Group Hong Kong CEO’s been in his position for almost 20 years. “I’ve never seen anything like this,” he said.
//“If the specific needs of international schools cannot be rapidly addressed, this will very likely trigger decisions of families (not just expatriates) to leave Hong Kong in the coming weeks,”
//“A lot of people who are planning to move haven’t been in Hong Kong enough to see how resilient Hong Kong is,” she said. “If you have been here long enough, you realize Hong Kong will push through this as it has before.”
//Departures that become permanent could hurt the city’s competitiveness... “Once talent is lost from Hong Kong, it will be very hard to get it back,” she said.
Full Article: Bloomberg
https://bloom.bg/2PfazzJ
#Economy #Expat #FailedState #Coronavirus #SchoolSuspension
Expat Families Flee Hong Kong After Double Whammy of Virus, Protests
//“It’s just becoming an unstable environment to raise a child in,” Jacob said.
//An exodus by expats could further damage an economy already reeling from the unrest and the virus, with visitor numbers plunging and unemployment rising.
//Hong Kong residents who come from elsewhere play outsized roles in finance, law and other service industries that make the city a global business capital. About 690,000 foreigners and non-Hong Kong Chinese live in the Special Administrative Region, accounting for about 9.5% of the population, according to the 2016 census.
//The city’s population at the end of 2019 fell 0.1% from the midyear count, the first decline in almost two decades, according to government data released Tuesday. There was a net outflow of Hong Kong residents of 29,200 in 2019, compared with a net inflow of 23,000 in the 12-month period ending in the middle of 2019.
//The government’s announcement on Feb. 13 that schools would remain closed until mid-March -- at least -- will likely prompt more families to relocate
//while there’s strong demand for moves from Hong Kong, there is almost no interest in relocations to the city. Robert Chipman, Asian Tigers Group Hong Kong CEO’s been in his position for almost 20 years. “I’ve never seen anything like this,” he said.
//“If the specific needs of international schools cannot be rapidly addressed, this will very likely trigger decisions of families (not just expatriates) to leave Hong Kong in the coming weeks,”
//“A lot of people who are planning to move haven’t been in Hong Kong enough to see how resilient Hong Kong is,” she said. “If you have been here long enough, you realize Hong Kong will push through this as it has before.”
//Departures that become permanent could hurt the city’s competitiveness... “Once talent is lost from Hong Kong, it will be very hard to get it back,” she said.
Full Article: Bloomberg
https://bloom.bg/2PfazzJ
#Economy #Expat #FailedState #Coronavirus #SchoolSuspension
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Expat Families Flee Hong Kong After Double Whammy of Virus, Protests
After a decade and a half in Hong Kong, New Zealand native Ian Jacob is calling it quits. The owner of a construction-materials company, Jacob and his wife were worried last year about the political unrest, especially after the temporary suspension of schools.…
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#FirstHand #Protest
Justice Served; Citizens March to Oppose Designated Clinic
2137 | Richland Gardens, Kowloon Bay
Today citizens (22Feb) has organised a protest at Richland Gardens to object the government's decision of using the Kowloon Bay Healthcare Centre as a designated clinic for patients with the Wuhan Pneumonia.
The protest started at 2135 by celebrating with champagne for the police officer who got the Wuhan Pneunomia.
Citizens held posters and chanted, objecting the government's unconsulted decision.
#Feb22 #KowloonBay #DesignatedClinic #JusticeServed
Justice Served; Citizens March to Oppose Designated Clinic
2137 | Richland Gardens, Kowloon Bay
Today citizens (22Feb) has organised a protest at Richland Gardens to object the government's decision of using the Kowloon Bay Healthcare Centre as a designated clinic for patients with the Wuhan Pneumonia.
The protest started at 2135 by celebrating with champagne for the police officer who got the Wuhan Pneunomia.
Citizens held posters and chanted, objecting the government's unconsulted decision.
#Feb22 #KowloonBay #DesignatedClinic #JusticeServed
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2147 | Kowloon Bay
At the protest, civilians shout "No to Designated Clinic", "Close the Borders".
According to district councilor Derek Wan in a Facebook post, a young man wearing a press pass was arrested by the police at 20:48.
2147 | Kowloon Bay
At the protest, civilians shout "No to Designated Clinic", "Close the Borders".
According to district councilor Derek Wan in a Facebook post, a young man wearing a press pass was arrested by the police at 20:48.
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#FirstHand #Protest
2156 | Richland Gardens, Kowloon Bay
Officers were dispatched en masse across the nearby areas. Without warrant, some riot police and plainclothes officers have entered Richland Gardens, a private housing estate.
#Feb22 #KowloonBay #DesignatedClinic
2156 | Richland Gardens, Kowloon Bay
Officers were dispatched en masse across the nearby areas. Without warrant, some riot police and plainclothes officers have entered Richland Gardens, a private housing estate.
#Feb22 #KowloonBay #DesignatedClinic
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21:58 | Richland Gardens, Kowloon Bay
Protestors have retreated back to the basketball court next to Richland Gardens, the starting point of the march.
21:58 | Richland Gardens, Kowloon Bay
Protestors have retreated back to the basketball court next to Richland Gardens, the starting point of the march.
#DailyUpdate #Feb22 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (22/2):
- The total number of infected is now standing at 77976 where the number of deaths is now at 2366. 76291 confirmed cases and 2345 deaths are from mainland China.
- China has changed its method of counting cases, “clinically confirmed” were excluded and only “positive lab results” cases would be counted.
- A patient in Hubei has an incubation period of 27 days, longer than the estimated 24 days by Chinese experts.
- The National Health Commission of China stated the possibility of “fake negative results” from nucleic acid amplification testing.
- Chinese authorities confirmed 5 prisons have prisoners confirmed infected by the coronavirus.
- A 68 years old man who briefly quarantined on Chun Yeung estate in Fo Tan was confirmed with the coronavirus after returning from Diamond Princess.
- The third chartered plane HKSAR government sent to retrieve non-direct contacts is expected to take off at 1:45 HKT on 23 Feb. 5 Hong Kong citizens are present on the flight.
- 84 Diamond Princess passengers who are Hongkongers returned to the city by the second chartered plane, they were sent to Chun Yeung Estate for quarantine.
- Chartered plane sent by Taiwan to retrieve Taiwanese nationals from Diamond Princess has arrived Taoyuan International Airport.
- Nicholas YANG Wei-hsiung, Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation and Technology, said reusable masks would be introduced before the end of the epidemic.
- South Korea got 229 new cases confirmed in one day, giving a total of 433. 3 deaths are reported in the country. A “super infector” is suspected to present.
- 10 new cases are confirmed in Iran, 5 deaths are reported. Experts estimated there are actually more than 200 people infected.
- The WHO warned the chance to suppress the epidemic is decreasing. Its expert team headed to Wuhan for inspection today.
- Italy reports first death of coronavirus patient.
- Italian authorities ordered lockdown in northern towns after 5 doctors and 10 other individuals tested positive for the coronavirus.
Source: Now News, Cable News, CNN, World Meter, RTHK, CCTV, ANSA, Business Insider
COVID-19 Updates (22/2):
- The total number of infected is now standing at 77976 where the number of deaths is now at 2366. 76291 confirmed cases and 2345 deaths are from mainland China.
- China has changed its method of counting cases, “clinically confirmed” were excluded and only “positive lab results” cases would be counted.
- A patient in Hubei has an incubation period of 27 days, longer than the estimated 24 days by Chinese experts.
- The National Health Commission of China stated the possibility of “fake negative results” from nucleic acid amplification testing.
- Chinese authorities confirmed 5 prisons have prisoners confirmed infected by the coronavirus.
- A 68 years old man who briefly quarantined on Chun Yeung estate in Fo Tan was confirmed with the coronavirus after returning from Diamond Princess.
- The third chartered plane HKSAR government sent to retrieve non-direct contacts is expected to take off at 1:45 HKT on 23 Feb. 5 Hong Kong citizens are present on the flight.
- 84 Diamond Princess passengers who are Hongkongers returned to the city by the second chartered plane, they were sent to Chun Yeung Estate for quarantine.
- Chartered plane sent by Taiwan to retrieve Taiwanese nationals from Diamond Princess has arrived Taoyuan International Airport.
- Nicholas YANG Wei-hsiung, Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation and Technology, said reusable masks would be introduced before the end of the epidemic.
- South Korea got 229 new cases confirmed in one day, giving a total of 433. 3 deaths are reported in the country. A “super infector” is suspected to present.
- 10 new cases are confirmed in Iran, 5 deaths are reported. Experts estimated there are actually more than 200 people infected.
- The WHO warned the chance to suppress the epidemic is decreasing. Its expert team headed to Wuhan for inspection today.
- Italy reports first death of coronavirus patient.
- Italian authorities ordered lockdown in northern towns after 5 doctors and 10 other individuals tested positive for the coronavirus.
Source: Now News, Cable News, CNN, World Meter, RTHK, CCTV, ANSA, Business Insider