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COVID-19 Updates (29/4)
At the time of writing, 3,154,442 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 218,795 deaths. US, Spain, Italy, and France continue to be the worst affected countries by the pandemic.
China reports 22 new cases of coronavirus where 21 of them were imported.
108 UK health and social care workers have died from coronavirus.
Russian PM says "impossible to give an exact date" for reopening borders or lifting Covid-19 restrictions.
Germany advises against international travel until at least June 14.
Potential vaccine being tested in Germany will start US tests "shortly" and could "supply millions" by end of the year.
Beijing to lower coronavirus emergency response from highest level.
Military disinfecting Portuguese classrooms as schools prepare to open on May 18.
Hong Kong airport brings in cleaning robots and disinfection booth.
China will hold major annual political gathering on May 22 after 2-month delay as virus outbreak eases.
Greece plans to welcome tourists this summer.
Rare inflammatory syndrome seen in US child with COVID-19.
Study in China indicates men may be more likely to die from coronavirus than women.
30,000 reusable masks sent to pregnant women in Japan may be defective.
Angry mob attacks police at the cremation of suspected coronavirus patients in northern India.
Sailors will start to return to virus-stricken US Navy aircraft carrier.
Australian PM says country has not reached success despite low coronavirus case numbers.
2 major US airlines will provide masks for passengers beginning in early May.
Hungry protesters are back on the streets in Lebanon.
Canada says its epidemic growth rate is slower than in most countries but death rate continues to spike.
Source: CNN, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (29/4)
At the time of writing, 3,154,442 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 218,795 deaths. US, Spain, Italy, and France continue to be the worst affected countries by the pandemic.
China reports 22 new cases of coronavirus where 21 of them were imported.
108 UK health and social care workers have died from coronavirus.
Russian PM says "impossible to give an exact date" for reopening borders or lifting Covid-19 restrictions.
Germany advises against international travel until at least June 14.
Potential vaccine being tested in Germany will start US tests "shortly" and could "supply millions" by end of the year.
Beijing to lower coronavirus emergency response from highest level.
Military disinfecting Portuguese classrooms as schools prepare to open on May 18.
Hong Kong airport brings in cleaning robots and disinfection booth.
China will hold major annual political gathering on May 22 after 2-month delay as virus outbreak eases.
Greece plans to welcome tourists this summer.
Rare inflammatory syndrome seen in US child with COVID-19.
Study in China indicates men may be more likely to die from coronavirus than women.
30,000 reusable masks sent to pregnant women in Japan may be defective.
Angry mob attacks police at the cremation of suspected coronavirus patients in northern India.
Sailors will start to return to virus-stricken US Navy aircraft carrier.
Australian PM says country has not reached success despite low coronavirus case numbers.
2 major US airlines will provide masks for passengers beginning in early May.
Hungry protesters are back on the streets in Lebanon.
Canada says its epidemic growth rate is slower than in most countries but death rate continues to spike.
Source: CNN, Worldometer
Kwok Wing-hang not reappointed as Competition Commission member
Pro-democracy lawmaker Dennis Kwok Wing-hang of Civic Party was not reappointed as Competition Commission member after his two-year term.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam stressed that the appointment is based on merit. When asked if it was a score-settling, Kwok said that he hoped that these independent departments would not be politicised.
Kwok was recently under attacked by Beijing openly. Many believed that Beijing, by criticizing Kwok, has intervened Hong Kong affairs, which is against the Basic Law and the One Country Two Systems police.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr29
#CompetitionCommission #KwokWingHang #DennisKwok
Pro-democracy lawmaker Dennis Kwok Wing-hang of Civic Party was not reappointed as Competition Commission member after his two-year term.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam stressed that the appointment is based on merit. When asked if it was a score-settling, Kwok said that he hoped that these independent departments would not be politicised.
Kwok was recently under attacked by Beijing openly. Many believed that Beijing, by criticizing Kwok, has intervened Hong Kong affairs, which is against the Basic Law and the One Country Two Systems police.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr29
#CompetitionCommission #KwokWingHang #DennisKwok
#Showbiz #Cinema #FilmMaking
China Film Companies Ban Casting 'Non-patriotic' Actors and Actresses
Apple Daily reported that China film companies would ban Hong Kong and Taiwan actors who did not declare they "love China". Actors and actresses have to issue a statement and ensure they would not be banned by China for having an "incorrect political stance" for as long as 10 years.
Source: Apple Daily
#Apr29 #selfcensorship #mediacensorship
https://fortuneinsight.com/web/posts/490516
China Film Companies Ban Casting 'Non-patriotic' Actors and Actresses
Apple Daily reported that China film companies would ban Hong Kong and Taiwan actors who did not declare they "love China". Actors and actresses have to issue a statement and ensure they would not be banned by China for having an "incorrect political stance" for as long as 10 years.
Source: Apple Daily
#Apr29 #selfcensorship #mediacensorship
https://fortuneinsight.com/web/posts/490516
A Civilian Is Charged For “Ordinary Assault” As He Separated A Student And A Masked Plainclothes Police Officer Who Sat On The Student
Previously,
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20134
The case had its second hearing in the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court on Apr 29, during which the prosecutors exchanged the "assaulting police" charge for "ordinary assault". The magistrate adjourned the case until June 10 at the request of the defendant to discuss with the Department of Justice. The defendant was released on bail under the original conditions. In addition, the prosecution applied for anonymity for the police officer to "ensure that police officer and their families will be protected from harassment". The anonymity order was approved today without opposition from the defendant.
Source: Stand News
#Apr29 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Previously,
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20134
The case had its second hearing in the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court on Apr 29, during which the prosecutors exchanged the "assaulting police" charge for "ordinary assault". The magistrate adjourned the case until June 10 at the request of the defendant to discuss with the Department of Justice. The defendant was released on bail under the original conditions. In addition, the prosecution applied for anonymity for the police officer to "ensure that police officer and their families will be protected from harassment". The anonymity order was approved today without opposition from the defendant.
Source: Stand News
#Apr29 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
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A Civilian Is Charged For “Ordinary Assault” As He Separated A Student And A Masked Plainclothes Police Officer Who Sat On The Student
On the morning of December 4, 2019, roads were blocked in To Kwa Wan as part of a protest. A middle school student…
A Civilian Is Charged For “Ordinary Assault” As He Separated A Student And A Masked Plainclothes Police Officer Who Sat On The Student
On the morning of December 4, 2019, roads were blocked in To Kwa Wan as part of a protest. A middle school student…
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Hong Kong Police Target Youngsters for Stop and Search during Coronavirus Outbreak
#Apr29 #PoliceBrutality
Hong Kong Police Target Youngsters for Stop and Search during Coronavirus Outbreak
#Apr29 #PoliceBrutality
Umbrella as Mobile Lennon Wall
A hongkonger displayed the five demands of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement on an umbrella.
The umbrella also shows "Police disappear on 7.21, kill on 8.31 and shoot on 10.1"
#Apr29 #LennonWall #ProtestArt #Umbrella
A hongkonger displayed the five demands of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement on an umbrella.
The umbrella also shows "Police disappear on 7.21, kill on 8.31 and shoot on 10.1"
#Apr29 #LennonWall #ProtestArt #Umbrella
Next Magazine issues statement condemning Hong Kong Police for arresting reporters and suppressing press freedom
At around 4:30pm on April 28, 2 Next Magazine reporters were arrested for no reason after an interview. Next Magazine issued an statement swiftly afterwards.
It stated that at 4:30pm in Clear Water Bay, 2 reporters were investigating on the case of Assistant Commissioner of Police Rupert Dover when they were arrested in a public area without any reason and held custody in Tseung Kwan O Police Station. Although the reporters proved their identities, one of them was handcuffed. Next Magazine solemnly condemned the Hong Kong Police Force for abusing their power and threatening reporters, aiming to hinder the reporters from revealing scandals of senior police officers.
It was also stressed that fear and the determination to reveal the truth were precisely the mission of Next Magazine.
Source: Next Media #Apr29 #PressFreedom #AppleDaily #PoliceBrutality #RupertDover
At around 4:30pm on April 28, 2 Next Magazine reporters were arrested for no reason after an interview. Next Magazine issued an statement swiftly afterwards.
It stated that at 4:30pm in Clear Water Bay, 2 reporters were investigating on the case of Assistant Commissioner of Police Rupert Dover when they were arrested in a public area without any reason and held custody in Tseung Kwan O Police Station. Although the reporters proved their identities, one of them was handcuffed. Next Magazine solemnly condemned the Hong Kong Police Force for abusing their power and threatening reporters, aiming to hinder the reporters from revealing scandals of senior police officers.
It was also stressed that fear and the determination to reveal the truth were precisely the mission of Next Magazine.
Source: Next Media #Apr29 #PressFreedom #AppleDaily #PoliceBrutality #RupertDover
#PolyU #HongKongChronicles
The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong 2019 VS 2020
In November 2019, the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong (PolyU) was sieged by the Hong Kong police.
Protesters exchanged words of encouragement exchange on the walls of the campus.
Months later, the wall has been cleaned, but we will not forget Hongkongers who took it to the streets and tried to rescue the citizens entrapped by the police inside the campus.
Source: HK History Channel
#Apr29 #PolyU
The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong 2019 VS 2020
In November 2019, the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong (PolyU) was sieged by the Hong Kong police.
Protesters exchanged words of encouragement exchange on the walls of the campus.
Months later, the wall has been cleaned, but we will not forget Hongkongers who took it to the streets and tried to rescue the citizens entrapped by the police inside the campus.
Source: HK History Channel
#Apr29 #PolyU
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Court Dismisses Charges on Man who Bought Balloons for His Kids on Protest Day
On 1 January 2020, "New Year's Day Protest" organized by Hong Kong's,democracy front had devolved into a conflict between the police and the protestors. A 39-year-old electrician was accused of possessing zip-ties and balloons outside the MTR Causeway Bay station that day, and was charged with one count of possession of offensive weapons or tools suitable for illegal use.
When the case was heard again in the Eastern Magistrates' Court on April 29, 2020, the prosecutors applied to dismiss the charge on the grounds of insufficient evidence, and the electrician was acquitted in court. The defendant applied to avoid the hearing costs and reiterated that the items involved in the case were reasonable, and that he indicated his job as an electrician to the police, and the balloons involved were gifts for his children.
Source: Stand News #Apr29
#Balloon
Court Dismisses Charges on Man who Bought Balloons for His Kids on Protest Day
On 1 January 2020, "New Year's Day Protest" organized by Hong Kong's,democracy front had devolved into a conflict between the police and the protestors. A 39-year-old electrician was accused of possessing zip-ties and balloons outside the MTR Causeway Bay station that day, and was charged with one count of possession of offensive weapons or tools suitable for illegal use.
When the case was heard again in the Eastern Magistrates' Court on April 29, 2020, the prosecutors applied to dismiss the charge on the grounds of insufficient evidence, and the electrician was acquitted in court. The defendant applied to avoid the hearing costs and reiterated that the items involved in the case were reasonable, and that he indicated his job as an electrician to the police, and the balloons involved were gifts for his children.
Source: Stand News #Apr29
#Balloon
#PoliceState #LegCo #Budget #MTR
Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
Part 1:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20188
The pro-demorcracy camp were dissatisfied with the government's rejection to publish the construction plan.
Chan Pai-Ming Jimmy, Director of Highways, said "There should be some considerations of security while having official events and International meetings."
Pro-democracy lawmaker Chan Chi-Chuen Raymond responded, "You provided the building plans of Hong Kong Police headquarters when you applied for the funding proposal in relation to its construction, right?"
Another pro-democracy lawnaker Wu Chi-Wai added, "This is club house for the police, it should not contains any security concerns like Police stations and buildings of the HKPF. That means that you are not carrying out normal operations since you received those documents provided by the HKPF. In other words, you are an idiot!"
Chan Fan Frank, Secretary for Transport and Housing, replied "I wish that Mr Wu Chi Wai could take back his words just now."
A number of council members doubted the reason why the cost of renovation of the POC increased from 300 million to 600 million, which includes the construction of unnecessary facilities, pro-democracy Cheng Chung Tai said "these 4 swimsuit dryers are going to cost us 60 thousand dollars."
Tam Man-Ho Jeremy, a pro-democracy lawmaker of the Civic Party then proposed an adjournment of the discussion which has yet to be resumed.
Source: iCable news #Apr29
Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
Part 1:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20188
The pro-demorcracy camp were dissatisfied with the government's rejection to publish the construction plan.
Chan Pai-Ming Jimmy, Director of Highways, said "There should be some considerations of security while having official events and International meetings."
Pro-democracy lawmaker Chan Chi-Chuen Raymond responded, "You provided the building plans of Hong Kong Police headquarters when you applied for the funding proposal in relation to its construction, right?"
Another pro-democracy lawnaker Wu Chi-Wai added, "This is club house for the police, it should not contains any security concerns like Police stations and buildings of the HKPF. That means that you are not carrying out normal operations since you received those documents provided by the HKPF. In other words, you are an idiot!"
Chan Fan Frank, Secretary for Transport and Housing, replied "I wish that Mr Wu Chi Wai could take back his words just now."
A number of council members doubted the reason why the cost of renovation of the POC increased from 300 million to 600 million, which includes the construction of unnecessary facilities, pro-democracy Cheng Chung Tai said "these 4 swimsuit dryers are going to cost us 60 thousand dollars."
Tam Man-Ho Jeremy, a pro-democracy lawmaker of the Civic Party then proposed an adjournment of the discussion which has yet to be resumed.
Source: iCable news #Apr29
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Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
The Public Works Subcommittee of the Legislative Council scrutinised the significant cost overruns…
Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
The Public Works Subcommittee of the Legislative Council scrutinised the significant cost overruns…