#OneCountryOneSystem #NationalSecurityLaw
Pro-democracy Artist Denise Ho: We Are At War Right Now
The arts and cultural circles held a press conference on May 28 to express their opposition to Beijing's imposition of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Singer and pro-democracy activist Denise Ho emphasized that "we are at war right now", and said that she expects to be imprisoned or even "extradited", but would continue to speak freely until the last moment.
Source: InMedia #May28
#FreeSpeech #Democracy #Authoritarianism #DeniseHo
Pro-democracy Artist Denise Ho: We Are At War Right Now
The arts and cultural circles held a press conference on May 28 to express their opposition to Beijing's imposition of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Singer and pro-democracy activist Denise Ho emphasized that "we are at war right now", and said that she expects to be imprisoned or even "extradited", but would continue to speak freely until the last moment.
Source: InMedia #May28
#FreeSpeech #Democracy #Authoritarianism #DeniseHo
#LegCo #OneCountryOneSystem
Draconian Laws for Hong Kong One After One,
National Anthem Law: Second Reading Completed,
National Security Law: Passed by Beijing
At 18:50 on May 28, the Legislative Council has completed the second reading of the National Anthem Law in Hong Kong. The third reading is expected to take place next Wednesday and Thursday. The highly controversial law will be passed in the pro-Beijing camp-dominated Council the soonest on Thursday.
On the same day, Beijing endorsed the insertion of the National Security Law in Hong Kong's constitution.
Source: Now News #May28
Image: Economist
#NationalAnthemLaw #NationalSecurityLaw
Draconian Laws for Hong Kong One After One,
National Anthem Law: Second Reading Completed,
National Security Law: Passed by Beijing
At 18:50 on May 28, the Legislative Council has completed the second reading of the National Anthem Law in Hong Kong. The third reading is expected to take place next Wednesday and Thursday. The highly controversial law will be passed in the pro-Beijing camp-dominated Council the soonest on Thursday.
On the same day, Beijing endorsed the insertion of the National Security Law in Hong Kong's constitution.
Source: Now News #May28
Image: Economist
#NationalAnthemLaw #NationalSecurityLaw
#NationalSecurityLaw
7 additional items in Security Law Draft as China tightens its grip; chief executive ordered to "develop national security education"
After Beijing passed plans to impose Hong Kong’s version of the "National Security Law", China state media Xinhua News Agency published some of the bill’s content. The bill contains an introduction and body of the motion. Although the law will be imposed in Hong Kong, the exact content was never known to the population.
According to sources, under "actions that endanger national security”, the bill now says “actions and activities”. Meanwhile, "promote the development of national security education", an item proposed by the HK Chief Executive, has been changed to "develop national security education".
Tanya Chan, convener of the pro-democracy parties, said that the legislation has officially put the final nail to the coffin to one country, two systems: "Hong Kong is officially operating as one country, one system".
Source: Apple Daily; InMedia #May28
7 additional items in Security Law Draft as China tightens its grip; chief executive ordered to "develop national security education"
After Beijing passed plans to impose Hong Kong’s version of the "National Security Law", China state media Xinhua News Agency published some of the bill’s content. The bill contains an introduction and body of the motion. Although the law will be imposed in Hong Kong, the exact content was never known to the population.
According to sources, under "actions that endanger national security”, the bill now says “actions and activities”. Meanwhile, "promote the development of national security education", an item proposed by the HK Chief Executive, has been changed to "develop national security education".
Tanya Chan, convener of the pro-democracy parties, said that the legislation has officially put the final nail to the coffin to one country, two systems: "Hong Kong is officially operating as one country, one system".
Source: Apple Daily; InMedia #May28
3rd session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee closes in Beijing
The CPPCC closed at the Great Hall of the People. The meeting approved the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee’s work report, and Li Bin was appointed as Secretary General of the CPPCC National Committee, replacing Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.
In addition, a political resolution was passed with 2039 votes in favour and 1 vote against, which mentioned that the CPPCC National Committee unanimously agrees and supports the establishment of the Hong Kong National Security Law, with full implementation of "one country, two systems", and fully support the protection of national security and the Chief Executive's administration in accordance with law.
Source: Now News #May28
7 additional items in Security Law Draft as China tightens its grip; chief executive ordered to "develop national security education"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/21773
The CPPCC closed at the Great Hall of the People. The meeting approved the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee’s work report, and Li Bin was appointed as Secretary General of the CPPCC National Committee, replacing Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.
In addition, a political resolution was passed with 2039 votes in favour and 1 vote against, which mentioned that the CPPCC National Committee unanimously agrees and supports the establishment of the Hong Kong National Security Law, with full implementation of "one country, two systems", and fully support the protection of national security and the Chief Executive's administration in accordance with law.
Source: Now News #May28
7 additional items in Security Law Draft as China tightens its grip; chief executive ordered to "develop national security education"
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7 additional items in Security Law Draft as China tightens its grip; chief executive ordered to "develop national security education"
After Beijing passed plans to impose Hong Kong’s version of the "National Security Law", China state…
7 additional items in Security Law Draft as China tightens its grip; chief executive ordered to "develop national security education"
After Beijing passed plans to impose Hong Kong’s version of the "National Security Law", China state…
#DailyUpdate #May28 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (May 28)
At the time writing, 5,822,571 cases of the coronavirus had been reported with 358,126 deaths. 2,522,999 have recovered.
The US, Brazil, Russia and Spain are the four most affected countries.
Hong Kong has no new reported cases today.
The death count in USA has surpassed 100,000. The number is about the sum of casualties in the Vietnam War, Korean War, Iraq War and Afghanistan War.
As Japan lifts state of emergency, epidemic bounce backs are found in Tokyo and northern Kyushu.
South Korea has reported 79 new cases. An infection group related to a logistics center has reach 82 cases. 560 schools in South Korea postponed class resumption.
4 more football players in the English Premier League have contracted the virus, after the third round of inspection.
WHO announced the establishment of a foundation to raise funds, director Tedros claims it has no relation to the recent fund crisis.
WHO Africa says they are seeing "rapid increases" in cases across the continent
Coronavirus could put nearly 14 million at risk of hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean, the UN says
Source: Now News, CNN, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (May 28)
At the time writing, 5,822,571 cases of the coronavirus had been reported with 358,126 deaths. 2,522,999 have recovered.
The US, Brazil, Russia and Spain are the four most affected countries.
Hong Kong has no new reported cases today.
The death count in USA has surpassed 100,000. The number is about the sum of casualties in the Vietnam War, Korean War, Iraq War and Afghanistan War.
As Japan lifts state of emergency, epidemic bounce backs are found in Tokyo and northern Kyushu.
South Korea has reported 79 new cases. An infection group related to a logistics center has reach 82 cases. 560 schools in South Korea postponed class resumption.
4 more football players in the English Premier League have contracted the virus, after the third round of inspection.
WHO announced the establishment of a foundation to raise funds, director Tedros claims it has no relation to the recent fund crisis.
WHO Africa says they are seeing "rapid increases" in cases across the continent
Coronavirus could put nearly 14 million at risk of hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean, the UN says
Source: Now News, CNN, Worldometer
#PoliceState #Arrest
Upon Beijing's Passing of the National Security Law, Arrests Made by Police Alarm Hongkongers
2017 | Causeway Bay
Police seized and arrested two people in Fung Ming Building.
The chairperson of Wan Chai District Council arrived at the scene to study the situation.
2251 |
The Police District Crime Squad (DCS) collected "evidence" but did not disclose the cause of arrest.
Source: Tokyo Choy Sum; Egg's Club #May28
Upon Beijing's Passing of the National Security Law, Arrests Made by Police Alarm Hongkongers
2017 | Causeway Bay
Police seized and arrested two people in Fung Ming Building.
The chairperson of Wan Chai District Council arrived at the scene to study the situation.
2251 |
The Police District Crime Squad (DCS) collected "evidence" but did not disclose the cause of arrest.
Source: Tokyo Choy Sum; Egg's Club #May28
#Court
Young Student, Who Was Shot By Traffic Police With Live Rounds Was Charged By the Police
On 11 Nov 2019, a 21-year-old student surnamed Chow was shot by a traffic police with three live rounds near Sai Wan Ho MTR station, where protesters had blocked roads.
Chow, together with another young man surnamed Wu, were arrested for allegedly attempting to snatch a police officer’s gun.
On May 28, police announced that after having conducted further investigation and consulted legal opinion, Chow and Wu were charged for “deliberately obstruct the police in the execution of their lawful duties” and “attempting to snatch a police officer’s gun”.
The case will be mentioned on 2 June at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts.
Source: Apple Daily #May28
Picture: _koalasmarch_
#FailedState #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #HongKongProtest #SaiWanHo
Young Student, Who Was Shot By Traffic Police With Live Rounds Was Charged By the Police
On 11 Nov 2019, a 21-year-old student surnamed Chow was shot by a traffic police with three live rounds near Sai Wan Ho MTR station, where protesters had blocked roads.
Chow, together with another young man surnamed Wu, were arrested for allegedly attempting to snatch a police officer’s gun.
On May 28, police announced that after having conducted further investigation and consulted legal opinion, Chow and Wu were charged for “deliberately obstruct the police in the execution of their lawful duties” and “attempting to snatch a police officer’s gun”.
The case will be mentioned on 2 June at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts.
Source: Apple Daily #May28
Picture: _koalasmarch_
#FailedState #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #HongKongProtest #SaiWanHo
#1Country1System
All Dead
Including the Joint Declaration
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All Dead
Including the Joint Declaration
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#May28 #SinoBritishJointDeclaration #AllDead
#BREAKING #HKPolicyAct
US certified that Hong Kong no longer continued to warrant differential treatment
//The Department of State is obligated by law to certify to Congress annually whether Hong Kong continues to warrant differential treatment under U.S. law. After careful consideration, as required by section 301 of the Hong Kong Policy Act, I can no longer certify that Hong Kong continues to warrant such treatment.//
Source: US Department of State #May28 #US
US certified that Hong Kong no longer continued to warrant differential treatment
//The Department of State is obligated by law to certify to Congress annually whether Hong Kong continues to warrant differential treatment under U.S. law. After careful consideration, as required by section 301 of the Hong Kong Policy Act, I can no longer certify that Hong Kong continues to warrant such treatment.//
Source: US Department of State #May28 #US
United States Department of State
2020 Hong Kong Policy Act Report
Consistent with sections 205 and 301 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (the “Act”), as amended by the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, and section 7043(f)(4)(B) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs…
#US #China
10 China Supporters Protest Outside U.S. Consulate for U.S. interfering with Hong Kong Affairs
A group called “Concern for Hong Kong Politics and Life” chanted outside the US Consulate with slogan and banner. The spokesperson of the 10-peopled group claimed it is of "imminent importance" the National Security Law being imposed in Hong Kong. He objected to U.S. Officials’ statement about Hong Kong and asked the U.S. to stop interfering.
The consulate sent out staff to receive their letter.
Source : Now News #May28
10 China Supporters Protest Outside U.S. Consulate for U.S. interfering with Hong Kong Affairs
A group called “Concern for Hong Kong Politics and Life” chanted outside the US Consulate with slogan and banner. The spokesperson of the 10-peopled group claimed it is of "imminent importance" the National Security Law being imposed in Hong Kong. He objected to U.S. Officials’ statement about Hong Kong and asked the U.S. to stop interfering.
The consulate sent out staff to receive their letter.
Source : Now News #May28