#PoliceBrutality #Court
Police Assault Pro-democracy Protester During Arrest, Injuries Found All Over Victim's body
March 21 marks 8 months after the 7.21 Triad attack in Yuen Long. Many civilians took part in commemorative activities across different districts in Hong Kong. As police charged in, a total of 61 civilians were arrested. Among them, a 42-year-old construction worker was charged with assaulting the police.
The defence barrister revealed in court that the defendant was assaulted by the police with baton in his hand, elbow, upper body, sternum, lower body and other parts of his body, when the arrest was made.
During the 36-hour detention, he spent 5.5 hours in the hospital for medical treatment and his chest needed to be bandaged due to the wound caused by the police.
Source: InMedia
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1071808
#Mar23 #PoliceState
Police Assault Pro-democracy Protester During Arrest, Injuries Found All Over Victim's body
March 21 marks 8 months after the 7.21 Triad attack in Yuen Long. Many civilians took part in commemorative activities across different districts in Hong Kong. As police charged in, a total of 61 civilians were arrested. Among them, a 42-year-old construction worker was charged with assaulting the police.
The defence barrister revealed in court that the defendant was assaulted by the police with baton in his hand, elbow, upper body, sternum, lower body and other parts of his body, when the arrest was made.
During the 36-hour detention, he spent 5.5 hours in the hospital for medical treatment and his chest needed to be bandaged due to the wound caused by the police.
Source: InMedia
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1071808
#Mar23 #PoliceState
#WuhanPneumonia
Mui Wo Residents are concerned about a community outbreak
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, more than 30 countries have been affected. As imported cases increase in Hong Kong, the local community becomes concerned again.
In addition to wearing masks, the public was asked by the health authorities to reduce meal gatherings.
InMedia reporter discovered that many Mui Wo residents living on Hong Kong's largest outlying island did not wear mask, nor did they maintain social distance -- as they continued to dine at bars and greeting each other by kissing on the cheeks.
Some Mui Wo residents expressed their concerns, although they understand some ethnic communities were not accustomed to wearing masks and some expats might not have any SARS experience in Hong Kong back in 2003. Residents still hope that everyone could wear a mask to prevent a community outbreak.
Source: In Media
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1071819
Further reading
Wear Mask?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18564
Mui Wo Residents are concerned about a community outbreak
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, more than 30 countries have been affected. As imported cases increase in Hong Kong, the local community becomes concerned again.
In addition to wearing masks, the public was asked by the health authorities to reduce meal gatherings.
InMedia reporter discovered that many Mui Wo residents living on Hong Kong's largest outlying island did not wear mask, nor did they maintain social distance -- as they continued to dine at bars and greeting each other by kissing on the cheeks.
Some Mui Wo residents expressed their concerns, although they understand some ethnic communities were not accustomed to wearing masks and some expats might not have any SARS experience in Hong Kong back in 2003. Residents still hope that everyone could wear a mask to prevent a community outbreak.
Source: In Media
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1071819
Further reading
Wear Mask?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18564
#DailyUpdate #Mar25 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (25/3)
At the time of writing, 436,481 cases of the coronavirus had been reported worldwide with 19,643 deaths. China, Italy, the US, and Spain continue to be the worst affected countries due to the pandemic.
Italy now has more confirmed cases than the Chinese province of Hubei, the original epicenter of the pandemic.
Saudi Arabia has suspended inter-city travel between Riyadh, Medina, and Mecca and has tightened curfews in the cities to start at 3 p.m. local time, according to state news agency SPA.
Tokyo governor asks residents to stay at home after a spike in coronavirus cases.
Pakistan prime minister under increased pressure to impose lockdown.
Thailand announces a state of emergency starting tomorrow until April 30.
Italy threatens jail for coronavirus sufferers violating quarantine.
Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self-isolating in Scotland.
China will resume domestic passenger flights to and from Wuhan starting April 8, according to the Hubei provincial transportation authority.
Head of German disease control and prevention agency says “we are at the beginning of the epidemic".
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has warned local officials not to hide new coronavirus cases.
Doctors evicted from their homes in India as fear spreads amid coronavirus lockdown.
The first coronavirus case confirmed in Cox's Bazar, near the world's largest refugee camp.
South Korea to quarantine travellers from the US starting Friday.
Domestic train and air travel suspended in Pakistan.
New Zealand declares a state of emergency.
Libya announces the first coronavirus case.
Australia bans overseas travel and extends social restrictions.
Source: CNN, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (25/3)
At the time of writing, 436,481 cases of the coronavirus had been reported worldwide with 19,643 deaths. China, Italy, the US, and Spain continue to be the worst affected countries due to the pandemic.
Italy now has more confirmed cases than the Chinese province of Hubei, the original epicenter of the pandemic.
Saudi Arabia has suspended inter-city travel between Riyadh, Medina, and Mecca and has tightened curfews in the cities to start at 3 p.m. local time, according to state news agency SPA.
Tokyo governor asks residents to stay at home after a spike in coronavirus cases.
Pakistan prime minister under increased pressure to impose lockdown.
Thailand announces a state of emergency starting tomorrow until April 30.
Italy threatens jail for coronavirus sufferers violating quarantine.
Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self-isolating in Scotland.
China will resume domestic passenger flights to and from Wuhan starting April 8, according to the Hubei provincial transportation authority.
Head of German disease control and prevention agency says “we are at the beginning of the epidemic".
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has warned local officials not to hide new coronavirus cases.
Doctors evicted from their homes in India as fear spreads amid coronavirus lockdown.
The first coronavirus case confirmed in Cox's Bazar, near the world's largest refugee camp.
South Korea to quarantine travellers from the US starting Friday.
Domestic train and air travel suspended in Pakistan.
New Zealand declares a state of emergency.
Libya announces the first coronavirus case.
Australia bans overseas travel and extends social restrictions.
Source: CNN, Worldometer
#PoliceState #WhiteTerror #PoliticalRepression
Police Arrest District Council Chairlady and Democratic Party Member
After midnight, police arrested Lai-king Cheng in her home. Cheng is a Democratic Party nember and the Central and Western District Council chairlady. She was known for her support of an inquiry police brutality and her order to expel police officers without identification number in a meeting, when the police commissioner Chris Tang was also present in the council
Although the Hong Kong police has not yet announced the cause of her arrest, China-funded newspaper Ta Kung Pao gave some clues one day ago by accusing Cheng of violating the court's interim injunction to ban the publication of police information.
Cheng shared a facebook post which contained information of the suspected officer who shot an Indonesian reporter in the eye during a protest in Hong Kong.
What does "one country two systems" mean when HK police action is explained by a China-funded newspaper?
Source: Stand News #Mar26
Police Arrest District Council Chairlady and Democratic Party Member
After midnight, police arrested Lai-king Cheng in her home. Cheng is a Democratic Party nember and the Central and Western District Council chairlady. She was known for her support of an inquiry police brutality and her order to expel police officers without identification number in a meeting, when the police commissioner Chris Tang was also present in the council
Although the Hong Kong police has not yet announced the cause of her arrest, China-funded newspaper Ta Kung Pao gave some clues one day ago by accusing Cheng of violating the court's interim injunction to ban the publication of police information.
Cheng shared a facebook post which contained information of the suspected officer who shot an Indonesian reporter in the eye during a protest in Hong Kong.
What does "one country two systems" mean when HK police action is explained by a China-funded newspaper?
Source: Stand News #Mar26
Netizens Identify Police Suspected of Shooting Indonesian Journalist in the Eye
Indonesian journalist Veby Mega Indah was shot by the police in the eye when she was covering the Global Anti-Totalitarianism March on Sept 29, 2019. The injury made her lost her eye sight permanently in the right eye.
Veby's demand for the officer's name had been objected by the Police. Her counsel Michael Vidler criticized the police for firing and not even conducting an investigation properly after the incident, as lawyers recovered the rubber bullet and other evidence at the scene 5 days later.
Recently, a facebook post urged to find the name of the officer, claiming that the 6-month period for Veby to pursue a private prosecution would soon be due.
A telegram channel revealed the identity of the officer concerned as a Chief Police Offier surnamed Wong. Veby once expressed that more tragedies would happen, if police volence is carried out without any consequence.
Source: Stand News #Mar24
Indonesian journalist Veby Mega Indah was shot by the police in the eye when she was covering the Global Anti-Totalitarianism March on Sept 29, 2019. The injury made her lost her eye sight permanently in the right eye.
Veby's demand for the officer's name had been objected by the Police. Her counsel Michael Vidler criticized the police for firing and not even conducting an investigation properly after the incident, as lawyers recovered the rubber bullet and other evidence at the scene 5 days later.
Recently, a facebook post urged to find the name of the officer, claiming that the 6-month period for Veby to pursue a private prosecution would soon be due.
A telegram channel revealed the identity of the officer concerned as a Chief Police Offier surnamed Wong. Veby once expressed that more tragedies would happen, if police volence is carried out without any consequence.
Source: Stand News #Mar24
#FailedState #AlcoholBan
Government Proposes Liquor Ban, Bar Owners and Medics: Fake Anti-Epidemic Measure
On March 24, Chief Executive Carrie Lam proposed to ban alcohol in bars and restaurants in Hong Kong, calling it an anti-epidemic measure. Lam said, "when you go to a bar, you take off your face masks, have a drink, chat, sometimes people get a bit too close to each other when they’re drunk, and this will raise the risk of cross infection."
Industry representatives warned that the ban would affect thousands of restaurants and bars and might trigger business closures and lay-offs. They said the proposal targeted the trade unfairly. Vice Chairman of the Bars Association Chin Chun-wing slammed the proposal and called it a “feeble imagination”, as the Chief Executive claimed the risk for virus transmission increases when "people get a bit intimate after a few drinks".
A bar owner in Soho located the cause of outbreak in the goverment's refusal to close the borders with China.
Source: Apple Daily; RTHK
Government Proposes Liquor Ban, Bar Owners and Medics: Fake Anti-Epidemic Measure
On March 24, Chief Executive Carrie Lam proposed to ban alcohol in bars and restaurants in Hong Kong, calling it an anti-epidemic measure. Lam said, "when you go to a bar, you take off your face masks, have a drink, chat, sometimes people get a bit too close to each other when they’re drunk, and this will raise the risk of cross infection."
Industry representatives warned that the ban would affect thousands of restaurants and bars and might trigger business closures and lay-offs. They said the proposal targeted the trade unfairly. Vice Chairman of the Bars Association Chin Chun-wing slammed the proposal and called it a “feeble imagination”, as the Chief Executive claimed the risk for virus transmission increases when "people get a bit intimate after a few drinks".
A bar owner in Soho located the cause of outbreak in the goverment's refusal to close the borders with China.
Source: Apple Daily; RTHK
#HKMedics #SelfHelp
Hong Kong Medical Doctor Explains Hongkongers' Fight Against Wuhan Pneumonia
Dr. Alfred Yam-hong Wong was interviewd by Die Welt to share insights about Hongkongers' methods in curbing community outbreak despite the city's close proximity to China, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtS99rJMcsU&feature=youtu.be
#WuhanPneumonia
Hong Kong Medical Doctor Explains Hongkongers' Fight Against Wuhan Pneumonia
Dr. Alfred Yam-hong Wong was interviewd by Die Welt to share insights about Hongkongers' methods in curbing community outbreak despite the city's close proximity to China, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtS99rJMcsU&feature=youtu.be
#WuhanPneumonia
#WhiteTerror #YMCA
YMCA sacks pro-democracy staff, stifling formation of labour union
Citing financial difficulty, the Hong Kong YMCA dismissed 28 staff members a week ago, including 2 convenors of the labour union and 9 employees of the Department of Social Services.
Two of the dismissed employees held a press conference on Monday, March 23, disclosing that Peter Ho Hing-lim, Chief Executive of YMCA has long been dissatisfied with the formation of a union. They condemned the political motivation in the lay-off plan, calling it a “white terror”.
It was also revealed that the senior management of YMCA once claimed that the pro-democracy movement is in opposition to YMCA. The group therefore refused to give any assistance to young protesters.
Source: inmedia.net
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1071817
#Mar23 #LaborUnion #HongKongProtests
YMCA sacks pro-democracy staff, stifling formation of labour union
Citing financial difficulty, the Hong Kong YMCA dismissed 28 staff members a week ago, including 2 convenors of the labour union and 9 employees of the Department of Social Services.
Two of the dismissed employees held a press conference on Monday, March 23, disclosing that Peter Ho Hing-lim, Chief Executive of YMCA has long been dissatisfied with the formation of a union. They condemned the political motivation in the lay-off plan, calling it a “white terror”.
It was also revealed that the senior management of YMCA once claimed that the pro-democracy movement is in opposition to YMCA. The group therefore refused to give any assistance to young protesters.
Source: inmedia.net
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1071817
#Mar23 #LaborUnion #HongKongProtests
#FailedState #StateTerrorism
Beijing-run Newspaper Ta Kung Pao: Airport Authority Has Fired Staff Who Locked Police Patrol Car for Illegal Parking
A photo of a police patrol car being locked at the airport for illegal parking has gone viral on the internet. As a response, Beijing-funded newspaper Ta Kung Pao published a news article, claiming that the Airport Authority had apologised for the incident and had already fired the respective staff on 23 March.
Source: Ta Kung Pao
#24March #AirportAuthority #PoliticalDecision #PoliceState #Unemployment
Beijing-run Newspaper Ta Kung Pao: Airport Authority Has Fired Staff Who Locked Police Patrol Car for Illegal Parking
A photo of a police patrol car being locked at the airport for illegal parking has gone viral on the internet. As a response, Beijing-funded newspaper Ta Kung Pao published a news article, claiming that the Airport Authority had apologised for the incident and had already fired the respective staff on 23 March.
Source: Ta Kung Pao
#24March #AirportAuthority #PoliticalDecision #PoliceState #Unemployment
Zuitable
Photo album: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18955
We all deserve a moment of glamour. For this, the tailors at Zuitable put their heart and soul into every measurement taken and every thread woven, as they believe that everybody can shine in a well-crafted suit. And in such dark times as these, it is their wish to be of at least some help to our comrades on trial, giving them the confidence they need to fight the many injustices ahead.
Zuitable offers tailor-made suits at different prices. Every aspect, from the overall design to such details as the textile and the buttons, allows for customization. For the owner, all that matters is that her customers are presentable whatever the situation may be.
The owner made a lot of friends in the movement, and together they made some wonderful memories. It always delights her that people she had never met would become her friends, coming into her shop every now and then for a chat and hanging out with her during festive seasons.
Speaking of the attacks directed at yellow businesses like hers, the owner said she’s not worried about them. A broken door or a shattered window would cost her at most a few thousand dollars, which are nothing compared to the many years of jail time our young freedom fighters are facing. Nothing is closer to her heart than seeing Hongkongers unite.
Text：子虛
Photo：漫漫
Zuitable
由師父量度身形開始，經一針一線去細心縫製，因為相信一個人無論外形就算不夠討好，但穿起西裝的時候也會很好看，作為一間有明確政治立場的店鋪，為每一位來到而將要上庭的手足送贈西裝，這一份心意在今日經濟下行的香港，更增添了一份可貴的人情味。
Zuitable主打經營度身訂造的西裝，有著不個不同的價位，由整體造型和款式設計，以至是裁剪布料和細微到每一粒鈕也可以給客人選擇，務求每一位客人也能有一件好看又稱身的西裝，可以適合在不同的場合穿著，相信對店主來說也是最開心的事。
與無數的手足認識，店主笑言有開心的經歷，也有不開心的經歷，但當中絕對是開心的佔大多數，有不少的手足會在路經的時候，買一點小禮物來到店鋪探望她，更有在節日的時候一起相約食飯，從一開始的互不相識，到現在成為了朋友。
言談之間講及曾有一些表態反修例的店鋪被騷擾，也有一些甚至被破壞和搶劫，店主很輕鬆的說對這種事不會擔心，因為就算是破壞了大門或者玻璃也好，大不了也只是幾萬元的事，但年青人付上的卻是十年的光陰，香港人最重要的是齊心呢。
文：子虛
圖：漫漫
Photo album: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18955
We all deserve a moment of glamour. For this, the tailors at Zuitable put their heart and soul into every measurement taken and every thread woven, as they believe that everybody can shine in a well-crafted suit. And in such dark times as these, it is their wish to be of at least some help to our comrades on trial, giving them the confidence they need to fight the many injustices ahead.
Zuitable offers tailor-made suits at different prices. Every aspect, from the overall design to such details as the textile and the buttons, allows for customization. For the owner, all that matters is that her customers are presentable whatever the situation may be.
The owner made a lot of friends in the movement, and together they made some wonderful memories. It always delights her that people she had never met would become her friends, coming into her shop every now and then for a chat and hanging out with her during festive seasons.
Speaking of the attacks directed at yellow businesses like hers, the owner said she’s not worried about them. A broken door or a shattered window would cost her at most a few thousand dollars, which are nothing compared to the many years of jail time our young freedom fighters are facing. Nothing is closer to her heart than seeing Hongkongers unite.
Text：子虛
Photo：漫漫
Zuitable
由師父量度身形開始，經一針一線去細心縫製，因為相信一個人無論外形就算不夠討好，但穿起西裝的時候也會很好看，作為一間有明確政治立場的店鋪，為每一位來到而將要上庭的手足送贈西裝，這一份心意在今日經濟下行的香港，更增添了一份可貴的人情味。
Zuitable主打經營度身訂造的西裝，有著不個不同的價位，由整體造型和款式設計，以至是裁剪布料和細微到每一粒鈕也可以給客人選擇，務求每一位客人也能有一件好看又稱身的西裝，可以適合在不同的場合穿著，相信對店主來說也是最開心的事。
與無數的手足認識，店主笑言有開心的經歷，也有不開心的經歷，但當中絕對是開心的佔大多數，有不少的手足會在路經的時候，買一點小禮物來到店鋪探望她，更有在節日的時候一起相約食飯，從一開始的互不相識，到現在成為了朋友。
言談之間講及曾有一些表態反修例的店鋪被騷擾，也有一些甚至被破壞和搶劫，店主很輕鬆的說對這種事不會擔心，因為就算是破壞了大門或者玻璃也好，大不了也只是幾萬元的事，但年青人付上的卻是十年的光陰，香港人最重要的是齊心呢。
文：子虛
圖：漫漫
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American Violinist fired over social media controversy
(19 Mar) Member of The Shanghai Quartet, violinist Yi-Wen Jiang has been fired by The Tianjin Juilliard School, over his expression, calling Chinese ‘pigs in the wall’.
Fellow violist of the Shanghai Quartet, Jay Liu uploaded a photo of a parody of Chinese flag to Facebook, with caption of “Virus Made in China”. Later a screen capture of a private conversion between Liu and Jiang on Wechat was leaked. It shows Liu sharing a video about American political commentary with Jiang’s reply ‘I heard that the pigs in the wall can’t see it.’
Another leaked conversation shows Liu saying ‘The 300 journalists deployed by CCPPD should be already there... they have come, they have come with touching stories(for propaganda).’ ‘The last thing China need is ignorant people’, ‘The most important revelation of the Wuhan Pneumonia is not about preventing virus, but consider when we should renounce Chinese citizenship and claim one from a civilised country.’ Meanwhile Jiang also commented, ‘Never too many liars!’
On a page of Classical Music on Wechat, Chinese netizen have publicly criticised Jiang with his ‘inappropriate speech’ of ‘demonising former countrymen’, ‘Act such as making money in China whilst demonising Chinese are pigs is an act of foolishness.’, ‘Immoral and ungrateful.’
Jiang apologised later, saying ‘I feel deeply regret. I should self-reflect of my false remark and apologise to everyone in the country (China)’ However, Chinese netizen did not take them.
Chief violinist of the band, Li Weigang has published a statement regarding the controversy at the midnight of 18 March. Stated ‘Jiang’s speech is unacceptable when fellow countrymen have suffered. We condemn his irresponsible remarks and apologise to public. The Shanghai Quartet has requested his departure and his resignation has been accepted.’
The Shanghai Quartet is currently contracted as lecturers by The Tianjin Juilliard School since 2019. The school have made a statement regarding Jiang’s released on Weibo. It states that the school will not tolerate Jiang’s recent disgraceful speech with the strongest condemnation and has terminated the contract with Jiang.
While Liu has also been condemned by Symphony Orchestra League of China on his behaviour over ‘Demonise and shaming the national flag’. Whilst NYO-China has also made a statement that he will no longer be the mentor of Viola in the orchestra.
The Shanghai Quartet was once one of the most important groups of chamber music in the world. Founded in 1983 in Shanghai. Formed by Li Weigang, Jiang Yiwen, Li Honggang and Nicholas Tzavaras. The Shanghai Quartet has been played across the world, over 35 countries and 3000 musical and recored 35 albums over 30 years.
Source: Apple Daily
http://bit.ly/3912JRe
#WhiteTerror #FreedomOfSpeech #WeChat #Coronavirus #CensorshipKill
American Violinist fired over social media controversy
(19 Mar) Member of The Shanghai Quartet, violinist Yi-Wen Jiang has been fired by The Tianjin Juilliard School, over his expression, calling Chinese ‘pigs in the wall’.
Fellow violist of the Shanghai Quartet, Jay Liu uploaded a photo of a parody of Chinese flag to Facebook, with caption of “Virus Made in China”. Later a screen capture of a private conversion between Liu and Jiang on Wechat was leaked. It shows Liu sharing a video about American political commentary with Jiang’s reply ‘I heard that the pigs in the wall can’t see it.’
Another leaked conversation shows Liu saying ‘The 300 journalists deployed by CCPPD should be already there... they have come, they have come with touching stories(for propaganda).’ ‘The last thing China need is ignorant people’, ‘The most important revelation of the Wuhan Pneumonia is not about preventing virus, but consider when we should renounce Chinese citizenship and claim one from a civilised country.’ Meanwhile Jiang also commented, ‘Never too many liars!’
On a page of Classical Music on Wechat, Chinese netizen have publicly criticised Jiang with his ‘inappropriate speech’ of ‘demonising former countrymen’, ‘Act such as making money in China whilst demonising Chinese are pigs is an act of foolishness.’, ‘Immoral and ungrateful.’
Jiang apologised later, saying ‘I feel deeply regret. I should self-reflect of my false remark and apologise to everyone in the country (China)’ However, Chinese netizen did not take them.
Chief violinist of the band, Li Weigang has published a statement regarding the controversy at the midnight of 18 March. Stated ‘Jiang’s speech is unacceptable when fellow countrymen have suffered. We condemn his irresponsible remarks and apologise to public. The Shanghai Quartet has requested his departure and his resignation has been accepted.’
The Shanghai Quartet is currently contracted as lecturers by The Tianjin Juilliard School since 2019. The school have made a statement regarding Jiang’s released on Weibo. It states that the school will not tolerate Jiang’s recent disgraceful speech with the strongest condemnation and has terminated the contract with Jiang.
While Liu has also been condemned by Symphony Orchestra League of China on his behaviour over ‘Demonise and shaming the national flag’. Whilst NYO-China has also made a statement that he will no longer be the mentor of Viola in the orchestra.
The Shanghai Quartet was once one of the most important groups of chamber music in the world. Founded in 1983 in Shanghai. Formed by Li Weigang, Jiang Yiwen, Li Honggang and Nicholas Tzavaras. The Shanghai Quartet has been played across the world, over 35 countries and 3000 musical and recored 35 albums over 30 years.
Source: Apple Daily
http://bit.ly/3912JRe
#WhiteTerror #FreedomOfSpeech #WeChat #Coronavirus #CensorshipKill