Freedom Shrinks as Xi Jinping Visiting Macau (3 of 3)
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NOW TV Reporter Denied Entry into Macau via HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to Report Handover Celebrations
[Editor's Note: More Reporters Were Barred from Entering Macau, List of Media Banned]
NOW TV reported that two of their news workers had registered with the Macau government to report the celebration events. They took a bus to Macau via the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in the afternoon of December 17. When they reached the eastern artificial island checkpoint, the reporter was refused entry to Macau by the Mainland authority. The cameraman, however, managed to cross the border. It was reported that the Mainland authority did not provide any explanation for the refusal of entry, and it was unclear whether the refusal was directed by Macau or Zhuhai. They only claimed that the refusal of entry would apply in "these few days".
Tsang Chun-ho, the NOW TV reporter that was refused entry, took a bus with the cameraman to Macau in the afternoon via the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. At around 2:45 pm they arrived at the Mainland Security Checkpoint at the eastern artificial island. After the reporter had shown his China Home Permit and Hong Kong Identity Card to the authority, he was brought to a temporary waiting area. After a few hours he was informed by a border security officer that he was refused entry. The reporter asked the officer whether he was refused entry by the Macau or Zhuhai authority. The officer responded that "it is the same" and refused to provide any further explanation. The reporter further enquired whether this refusal was a temporary or permanent arrangement. The officer responded it would "only apply in these few days".
It was reported that the Mainland border security officers asked about the reporter's background. "Gongbei Port Police Station" was printed on the statement taken by the officers. At around 5:30 pm the reporter was arranged to take a bus back to Hong Kong. The cameraman was able to enter Macau successfully.
Source: Stand News (17-Dec)
https://bit.ly/2Z28DOL
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NOW TV Reporter Denied Entry into Macau via HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to Report Handover Celebrations
[Editor's Note: More Reporters Were Barred from Entering Macau, List of Media Banned]
NOW TV reported that two of their news workers had registered with the Macau government to report the celebration events. They took a bus to Macau via the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in the afternoon of December 17. When they reached the eastern artificial island checkpoint, the reporter was refused entry to Macau by the Mainland authority. The cameraman, however, managed to cross the border. It was reported that the Mainland authority did not provide any explanation for the refusal of entry, and it was unclear whether the refusal was directed by Macau or Zhuhai. They only claimed that the refusal of entry would apply in "these few days".
Tsang Chun-ho, the NOW TV reporter that was refused entry, took a bus with the cameraman to Macau in the afternoon via the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. At around 2:45 pm they arrived at the Mainland Security Checkpoint at the eastern artificial island. After the reporter had shown his China Home Permit and Hong Kong Identity Card to the authority, he was brought to a temporary waiting area. After a few hours he was informed by a border security officer that he was refused entry. The reporter asked the officer whether he was refused entry by the Macau or Zhuhai authority. The officer responded that "it is the same" and refused to provide any further explanation. The reporter further enquired whether this refusal was a temporary or permanent arrangement. The officer responded it would "only apply in these few days".
It was reported that the Mainland border security officers asked about the reporter's background. "Gongbei Port Police Station" was printed on the statement taken by the officers. At around 5:30 pm the reporter was arranged to take a bus back to Hong Kong. The cameraman was able to enter Macau successfully.
Source: Stand News (17-Dec)
https://bit.ly/2Z28DOL
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List of Media Barred From Entering Macau in name of "Internal Security":
-Portuguese Public TV (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
-NOW TV
-South China Morning Post (SCMP)
-Commercial Radio Hong Kong
-Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)
-Television Broadcasts…
-Portuguese Public TV (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
-NOW TV
-South China Morning Post (SCMP)
-Commercial Radio Hong Kong
-Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)
-Television Broadcasts…
Hong Kong Residents Sent to Mainland for Alleged Crimes at the Macau Border
The mainland Public Security Bureau had set up a checkpoint at the Eastern Artificial Island of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Boundary Crossing Facilities in order to stop and search Hong Kong residents suspected of committing “crimes” in the mainland. These alleged criminals were then sent back to the mainland for investigation. Such actions were deemed cross-border law enforcement which is prohibited, but the Bureau claimed that it was only a temporary security measure to ensure a smooth ceremony on the 20th Anniversary of Macau’s repatriation to China.
A few days ago, the Zhuhai Public Security Bureau revealed a Hong Kong resident, with the surname Chung, was sent to mainland China for investigation. A similar case was posted on the homepage of Beijing Global Times, in which another Hong Kong resident (surname Chan) who was wanted by the Gongbei Customs (Macau) for smuggling, was arrested at the same checkpoint just a few days earlier. The website also released a video of the arrestee “being interviewed” and giving a “confession on-screen”. The person was filmed praising the public security officers for their good manners, and claimed that he was diagnosed with cancer but had been released on bail for medical treatment.
Source: Apple Daily (Facebook)
#22Dec #confessionvideo #HongKongZhuhaiMacauBridge #Macau #China
The mainland Public Security Bureau had set up a checkpoint at the Eastern Artificial Island of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Boundary Crossing Facilities in order to stop and search Hong Kong residents suspected of committing “crimes” in the mainland. These alleged criminals were then sent back to the mainland for investigation. Such actions were deemed cross-border law enforcement which is prohibited, but the Bureau claimed that it was only a temporary security measure to ensure a smooth ceremony on the 20th Anniversary of Macau’s repatriation to China.
A few days ago, the Zhuhai Public Security Bureau revealed a Hong Kong resident, with the surname Chung, was sent to mainland China for investigation. A similar case was posted on the homepage of Beijing Global Times, in which another Hong Kong resident (surname Chan) who was wanted by the Gongbei Customs (Macau) for smuggling, was arrested at the same checkpoint just a few days earlier. The website also released a video of the arrestee “being interviewed” and giving a “confession on-screen”. The person was filmed praising the public security officers for their good manners, and claimed that he was diagnosed with cancer but had been released on bail for medical treatment.
Source: Apple Daily (Facebook)
#22Dec #confessionvideo #HongKongZhuhaiMacauBridge #Macau #China
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#Macau Cybersecurity Law Comes Into Effect; Mandatory Mobile Phones Registration Now Required
The Macau Cybersecurity Law came into effect on #22Dec, which requires all mobile phone users to register their real names with their mobile numbers to service operators in 120 days, or risk termination of phone services.
The Macau government described the purpose of the law as “to ensure that the network, system and data information used by critical infrastructure will be properly protected.” However, critics raised concerns that the law jeopardizes residents’ privacy without protecting cybersecurity, as most attacks are not launched from mobile users.
Source: Stand News
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The Macau Cybersecurity Law came into effect on #22Dec, which requires all mobile phone users to register their real names with their mobile numbers to service operators in 120 days, or risk termination of phone services.
The Macau government described the purpose of the law as “to ensure that the network, system and data information used by critical infrastructure will be properly protected.” However, critics raised concerns that the law jeopardizes residents’ privacy without protecting cybersecurity, as most attacks are not launched from mobile users.
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/2ZmID0M
New Cybersecurity Law in Macau; Citizens require to register personal identities on SIM card
The Macau Cybersecurity Law ("MCSL") is enacted shortly after its 20th Anniversary. On the same day (22-Dec), the government’s Cybersecurity Commission and Cybersecurity Incidents Alert and Response Centre, have started their operations to give 24/7 surveillance and protection to the critical infrastructures. The commission and response center is coordinated by the Judiciary Police.
Starting from 22nd Dec, public and private critical infrastructure operators of different industries will have to meet obligations that aim to protect the information network and computer systems of critical infrastructure.
According to the Cybersecurity Law, “critical infrastructures” refers to the assets, information networks and computer systems essential to the normal functioning of civil society and whose disruption, destruction, data leakage, suspension of operation or significant decrease in operational performance is likely to cause serious harm to public wellbeing, public safety, public order, or other important matter of public interest, such as different government departments, broadcasting and telecommunications.
The Law also requires citizens to register their personal details on the prepaid SIM card before 20th April 2020; otherwise, the service will be terminated. That means all mobile services must be registered with true personal identities.
#Cybersecurity #Surveillance #Macau
Source: Deloitte China, Stand News
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Chinese New Cybersecurity Law was enacted in 1st Dec, Read:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8506
The Macau Cybersecurity Law ("MCSL") is enacted shortly after its 20th Anniversary. On the same day (22-Dec), the government’s Cybersecurity Commission and Cybersecurity Incidents Alert and Response Centre, have started their operations to give 24/7 surveillance and protection to the critical infrastructures. The commission and response center is coordinated by the Judiciary Police.
Starting from 22nd Dec, public and private critical infrastructure operators of different industries will have to meet obligations that aim to protect the information network and computer systems of critical infrastructure.
According to the Cybersecurity Law, “critical infrastructures” refers to the assets, information networks and computer systems essential to the normal functioning of civil society and whose disruption, destruction, data leakage, suspension of operation or significant decrease in operational performance is likely to cause serious harm to public wellbeing, public safety, public order, or other important matter of public interest, such as different government departments, broadcasting and telecommunications.
The Law also requires citizens to register their personal details on the prepaid SIM card before 20th April 2020; otherwise, the service will be terminated. That means all mobile services must be registered with true personal identities.
#Cybersecurity #Surveillance #Macau
Source: Deloitte China, Stand News
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Chinese New Cybersecurity Law was enacted in 1st Dec, Read:
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Starting December 1st, China’s new MLPS 2.0 cybersecurity laws will require a submission of facial scan to receive internet access.
(14 Oct) China will implement its new MLPS (Multi-level Protection of Information…
Starting December 1st, China’s new MLPS 2.0 cybersecurity laws will require a submission of facial scan to receive internet access.
(14 Oct) China will implement its new MLPS (Multi-level Protection of Information…
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The Macau Government Tourism Office announced that all Chinese New Year celebration activities and events would be cancelled, including parade float and firework.
Source: i-Cable News
#Macau #Jan22
The Macau Government Tourism Office announced that all Chinese New Year celebration activities and events would be cancelled, including parade float and firework.
Source: i-Cable News
#Macau #Jan22
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“Secret Police” Bill in Macau passed, Sulu Sou Ka-Hou worries criticizing the government may become the target of the national security intelligence collection
(20-Jan) Amendments to “the Judicial Police Department” bill was generally passed with 25 votes in favor, 3 votes against, and 1 present in the Legislative Council of Macau. The bill proposes that crimes involving cybersecurity and national security should be added into the jurisdiction of the police authority while adding 4 new national security departments within the police department. On the other hand, the police department has the right to access civil and criminal identity data in any legal way, including data interconnection, and to deal with crimes in the databases of administrative authorities, public autonomous entities and franchisees in accordance with the law. The bill also recommends that the Chief Executive may be exempt from announcing the promotion of relevant police officers if a reasonable explanation is given. The bill is described as a "secret police" bill by many in Macau.
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Secret-Police-Bill-in-Macau-passed-01-23
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/3augx8M
#Macau #SecretPolice #NationalSecurity #OneCountryTwoSystems #Article23
“Secret Police” Bill in Macau passed, Sulu Sou Ka-Hou worries criticizing the government may become the target of the national security intelligence collection
(20-Jan) Amendments to “the Judicial Police Department” bill was generally passed with 25 votes in favor, 3 votes against, and 1 present in the Legislative Council of Macau. The bill proposes that crimes involving cybersecurity and national security should be added into the jurisdiction of the police authority while adding 4 new national security departments within the police department. On the other hand, the police department has the right to access civil and criminal identity data in any legal way, including data interconnection, and to deal with crimes in the databases of administrative authorities, public autonomous entities and franchisees in accordance with the law. The bill also recommends that the Chief Executive may be exempt from announcing the promotion of relevant police officers if a reasonable explanation is given. The bill is described as a "secret police" bill by many in Macau.
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Secret-Police-Bill-in-Macau-passed-01-23
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/3augx8M
#Macau #SecretPolice #NationalSecurity #OneCountryTwoSystems #Article23
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“Secret Police” Bill in Macau passed
“Secret Police” Bill in Macau passed, Sulu Sou Ka-Hou worries criticizing the government may become the target of the national security intelligence collection (20-Jan) Amendments to “the Judicial Police Department” bill was generally passed with 25 votes…
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Hubei visitors are said to have spat in Macau hotel rooms and floors to take revenge on being discriminated
Editor’s note: The Macau Government is tracking Hubei visitors who are now in Macau, and enforced the Hubei visitors to stay in detention camp even if they do not have pneumonia symptoms; or let them return to Mainland China by themselves. With effect from 27 Jan, any visitors from Hubei or non-Macau residents who have visited Hubei within 14 days have to provide medication proof to ensure that they are not infected with Wuhan coronavirus.
(28 Jan) (Image)
1. Understood.
2. The Venetian #Macau colleagues claimed that they are checking in the hotel to see if there are any visitors from Hubei staying. When they found that there was a group of #Hubei visitors in the hotel and asked them to leave, those Hubei guys spat in Room 217! It is insane!
3. It sucks!
4. StarWorld Hotel CCTV showed that some customers intended to take lift and stopped by every floor of the hotel and spat on the floor because they thought that they have been discriminated.
Source: https://bit.ly/2uFqrUU
#CoronavirusOutbreak #ChineseCharacteristics
Hubei visitors are said to have spat in Macau hotel rooms and floors to take revenge on being discriminated
Editor’s note: The Macau Government is tracking Hubei visitors who are now in Macau, and enforced the Hubei visitors to stay in detention camp even if they do not have pneumonia symptoms; or let them return to Mainland China by themselves. With effect from 27 Jan, any visitors from Hubei or non-Macau residents who have visited Hubei within 14 days have to provide medication proof to ensure that they are not infected with Wuhan coronavirus.
(28 Jan) (Image)
1. Understood.
2. The Venetian #Macau colleagues claimed that they are checking in the hotel to see if there are any visitors from Hubei staying. When they found that there was a group of #Hubei visitors in the hotel and asked them to leave, those Hubei guys spat in Room 217! It is insane!
3. It sucks!
4. StarWorld Hotel CCTV showed that some customers intended to take lift and stopped by every floor of the hotel and spat on the floor because they thought that they have been discriminated.
Source: https://bit.ly/2uFqrUU
#CoronavirusOutbreak #ChineseCharacteristics
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Hong Kong and Macau university students studying in Taiwan must undergo home quarantine upon entering Taiwan
A Macau student studying in Pingtung, Taiwan entered the country on 6 Feb and his home quarantine expired on 20 Feb. However, according to his mobile phone's GPS location, the Public Health Bureau found that he did not stay in his dormitory. He went out eight times in two days. The town chief visited the dormitory to question him but he denied going out. The Public Health Bureau is now investigating the case.
The town chief stated that two local universities were about to start a new semester and that many students would return to school. He indicated that epidemic prevention must stringent. If Public Health Bureau's investigation is confirmed, the college student may be fined up to 150,000 NTD.
Source: PNN
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#Taiwan #WuhanPneumonia #Macau #Quarantine #Pingtung
Hong Kong and Macau university students studying in Taiwan must undergo home quarantine upon entering Taiwan
A Macau student studying in Pingtung, Taiwan entered the country on 6 Feb and his home quarantine expired on 20 Feb. However, according to his mobile phone's GPS location, the Public Health Bureau found that he did not stay in his dormitory. He went out eight times in two days. The town chief visited the dormitory to question him but he denied going out. The Public Health Bureau is now investigating the case.
The town chief stated that two local universities were about to start a new semester and that many students would return to school. He indicated that epidemic prevention must stringent. If Public Health Bureau's investigation is confirmed, the college student may be fined up to 150,000 NTD.
Source: PNN
https://bit.ly/39TfwWH
#Taiwan #WuhanPneumonia #Macau #Quarantine #Pingtung
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Carrie Lam declares to lessen border control, yet tightens education censorship
In an interview with China-funded newspaper, Ta Kung Pao, Chief Executive Carrie Lam proclaimed that Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao have aligned to concurrently lessen border control measures, exempting more people to commute through borders of these three cities without undergoing mandatory quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prescribed requirements for such exemption may include a dedicated cause and medical surveillance, a requirement similar to the current practice of cross-boundary drivers. Lam hoped for an agreement to be reached within this month.
As for the arrangement for cross-border students to enter the city for studies, Lam said these students are scattered across multiple locations, so the issue would be dealt with when all borders are about to resume normal operations.
Source: Now News #May11
#WuhanPneumomia #Macau #Zhuhai
Carrie Lam declares to lessen border control, yet tightens education censorship
In an interview with China-funded newspaper, Ta Kung Pao, Chief Executive Carrie Lam proclaimed that Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao have aligned to concurrently lessen border control measures, exempting more people to commute through borders of these three cities without undergoing mandatory quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prescribed requirements for such exemption may include a dedicated cause and medical surveillance, a requirement similar to the current practice of cross-boundary drivers. Lam hoped for an agreement to be reached within this month.
As for the arrangement for cross-border students to enter the city for studies, Lam said these students are scattered across multiple locations, so the issue would be dealt with when all borders are about to resume normal operations.
Source: Now News #May11
#WuhanPneumomia #Macau #Zhuhai
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Jund 4 Vigil in Macau - Teens arrested for commemorating
At least 3 teenagers, including two daughters of pan-democratic lawmaker in Macau, were arrested for taking a commemorating photo at the June Fourth Vigil. They were detained for three hours and may be charged of illegal gathering.
According to Macau netizens, some citizens insisted to sit at San Ma Lo to commemorate June 4 Massacare in groups of two and three, abiding by the rule of social distancing. Yet they were interrogated and dispersed by the police.
Source: Apple Daily #June4
Jund 4 Vigil in Macau - Teens arrested for commemorating
At least 3 teenagers, including two daughters of pan-democratic lawmaker in Macau, were arrested for taking a commemorating photo at the June Fourth Vigil. They were detained for three hours and may be charged of illegal gathering.
According to Macau netizens, some citizens insisted to sit at San Ma Lo to commemorate June 4 Massacare in groups of two and three, abiding by the rule of social distancing. Yet they were interrogated and dispersed by the police.
Source: Apple Daily #June4
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Why is Hong Kong not capable of...?
A reporter asked, “why can Macau and Singapore preform 11000 and 20000 test respectively? Is the way of testing different? Is the nasopharyngeal [nucleic acid] test there different from the deep throat saliva test in Hong Kong?”
Choi Kin, chairman of HKMA, picked up the microphone immediately and answered, “The Chief Executives are different.”
Source: Telegram Channel
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Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#Coronavirus #VirusTest #Macau #Singapore
Why is Hong Kong not capable of...?
A reporter asked, “why can Macau and Singapore preform 11000 and 20000 test respectively? Is the way of testing different? Is the nasopharyngeal [nucleic acid] test there different from the deep throat saliva test in Hong Kong?”
Choi Kin, chairman of HKMA, picked up the microphone immediately and answered, “The Chief Executives are different.”
Source: Telegram Channel
https://t.me/hktgb
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#Coronavirus #VirusTest #Macau #Singapore
#Malaysia #1MalaysiaDevelopmentBerhad #RoyalMalaysiaPolice #LowTaekJho #Macau
1Malaysia Development Berhad Fraud Case – Malaysian Police Insists Low Taek Jho Hiding in Macau
Source: Stand News #Aug07
#Interpol #AbdulHami #ChineseEmbassy #MacauPolice
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1Malaysia Development Berhad Fraud Case – Malaysian Police Insists Low Taek Jho Hiding in Macau
Source: Stand News #Aug07
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1Malaysia Development Berhad Fraud Case – Malaysian Police Insists Low Taek Jho Hiding in Macau
The Inspector-General of Police of the Royal Malaysia Police (#PDRM) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador recently stated that the mastermind behind the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (#1MDB) fraud case and wealthy Chinese businessman Low Taek Jho was hiding in Macau.
PDRM accused Chinese law enforcement agencies of providing asylum to him and causing many obstructions in the extradition process. The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia and the Macau Government subsequently denied the claims. The Office of the Secretary for Security of Macau issued a statement saying that PDRM unilaterally claimed that Low was in Macau and that it was inconsistent with the facts.
Abdul Hamid pointed out that "the Macau police should take this matter seriously"
According to foreign news reports on Aug 7, Abdul Hamid reiterated that Low was hiding in Macau. Speaking about requesting the foreign police to arrest a criminal, he asked, "Did we do anything wrong? If they asked for our cooperation, we would also assist." He believed that it should be in the “nature” of police to bring criminals to justice. He emphasized that this is a crime involving RM50 billion, not a political feud.
Abdul Hami pointed out, "Low has developed business in Macau with almost no constraints. His family is there. Is it really that difficult to investigate into their whereabouts?" He said that since PDRM has submitted an Interpol red alert calling for police everywhere to assist in tracing Low’s whereabouts, “Macau police should take this matter seriously and uphold a spirit of mutual assistance, instead of shirking responsibilities."
Source: Stand News #Aug07 (Originally published in Macau Concealers)
#Interpol #AbdulHami #ChineseEmbassy #MacauPolice
1Malaysia Development Berhad Fraud Case – Malaysian Police Insists Low Taek Jho Hiding in Macau
The Inspector-General of Police of the Royal Malaysia Police (#PDRM) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador recently stated that the mastermind behind the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (#1MDB) fraud case and wealthy Chinese businessman Low Taek Jho was hiding in Macau.
PDRM accused Chinese law enforcement agencies of providing asylum to him and causing many obstructions in the extradition process. The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia and the Macau Government subsequently denied the claims. The Office of the Secretary for Security of Macau issued a statement saying that PDRM unilaterally claimed that Low was in Macau and that it was inconsistent with the facts.
Abdul Hamid pointed out that "the Macau police should take this matter seriously"
According to foreign news reports on Aug 7, Abdul Hamid reiterated that Low was hiding in Macau. Speaking about requesting the foreign police to arrest a criminal, he asked, "Did we do anything wrong? If they asked for our cooperation, we would also assist." He believed that it should be in the “nature” of police to bring criminals to justice. He emphasized that this is a crime involving RM50 billion, not a political feud.
Abdul Hami pointed out, "Low has developed business in Macau with almost no constraints. His family is there. Is it really that difficult to investigate into their whereabouts?" He said that since PDRM has submitted an Interpol red alert calling for police everywhere to assist in tracing Low’s whereabouts, “Macau police should take this matter seriously and uphold a spirit of mutual assistance, instead of shirking responsibilities."
Source: Stand News #Aug07 (Originally published in Macau Concealers)
#Interpol #AbdulHami #ChineseEmbassy #MacauPolice
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Macau’s Legislature Approves Amendments to Police Law, Allowing Non-locals to Join Secret Police
Macau’s Legislative Assembly passed in detail a bill to amend the city’s police law on August 20. Effective from October 12, 2020, the bill contains a clause on the formation of secret police, which has sparked controversy for granting Macau's Chief Executive the right to exempt the disclosure of the names of secret police officers performing secret duties as security authorities see fit.
Macau's Chief Executive can keep certain police officers anonymous
The bill provides that the Chief Executive may conceal the identity of a specific police officer “for appropriately stated reasons pertaining to the officer’s safety or the need to perform special duties”.
José Maria Pereira Coutinho, a directly elected member of the Legislative Assembly, questioned how the public could report violations or abuse of power by the secret police, and what measures the authorities would taken to conceal the identity of the officers concerned, given that Macau is such a small city.
Secretary for Security Wong Sio-chak said in response that law enforcers must identify themselves before carrying out their duty. Citizens may resist should the officers fail to do so. As to how the authorities would conceal the identities of the officers, Wong gave no response, saying that it was inappropriate to discuss this somewhat technical issue. He claimed, however, that the authorities have considered approaches taken by other regions and have access to the technology needed.
Non-locals may join the secret police
Sulu Sou, another directly elected councillor, stressed that the public was concerned about possible abuse of the secret police law and said that the term “performing special duties” was vague. Wong simply repeated his comment on the procedure of the exemption, without explaining how abuse could be avoided. The judiciary and the public, he said, could keep things in check.
Sou asked further if any non-locals would join the secret police under the government’s Individual Employment Contract Law. Wong said non-locals would not work as investigators, without elaborating further.
It is worth noting that while directly elected members António Ng, Au Kam-sun and Sou voted against the bill in principle, only Sou and Coutinho voted against the clause on secret police with Ng and Au voting in favour this time.
#Macau #SecretPolice #MacauLegCo #NationalSecurity
Source: Stand News #Aug21
https://bit.ly/32NlCpM
Macau’s Legislative Assembly passed in detail a bill to amend the city’s police law on August 20. Effective from October 12, 2020, the bill contains a clause on the formation of secret police, which has sparked controversy for granting Macau's Chief Executive the right to exempt the disclosure of the names of secret police officers performing secret duties as security authorities see fit.
Macau's Chief Executive can keep certain police officers anonymous
The bill provides that the Chief Executive may conceal the identity of a specific police officer “for appropriately stated reasons pertaining to the officer’s safety or the need to perform special duties”.
José Maria Pereira Coutinho, a directly elected member of the Legislative Assembly, questioned how the public could report violations or abuse of power by the secret police, and what measures the authorities would taken to conceal the identity of the officers concerned, given that Macau is such a small city.
Secretary for Security Wong Sio-chak said in response that law enforcers must identify themselves before carrying out their duty. Citizens may resist should the officers fail to do so. As to how the authorities would conceal the identities of the officers, Wong gave no response, saying that it was inappropriate to discuss this somewhat technical issue. He claimed, however, that the authorities have considered approaches taken by other regions and have access to the technology needed.
Non-locals may join the secret police
Sulu Sou, another directly elected councillor, stressed that the public was concerned about possible abuse of the secret police law and said that the term “performing special duties” was vague. Wong simply repeated his comment on the procedure of the exemption, without explaining how abuse could be avoided. The judiciary and the public, he said, could keep things in check.
Sou asked further if any non-locals would join the secret police under the government’s Individual Employment Contract Law. Wong said non-locals would not work as investigators, without elaborating further.
It is worth noting that while directly elected members António Ng, Au Kam-sun and Sou voted against the bill in principle, only Sou and Coutinho voted against the clause on secret police with Ng and Au voting in favour this time.
#Macau #SecretPolice #MacauLegCo #NationalSecurity
Source: Stand News #Aug21
https://bit.ly/32NlCpM
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Shenzhen recruits civil servants for the first time for Hong Kong and Macao residents, 446 people compete for 5 positions
(Dec 14) Shenzhen’s civil service examination of 2020 was held on 12 and 13 Dec in China. There are five positions open for Hong Kong and Macau residents. The offices are mainly located in downtown areas like Futian, Luohu, and Nanshan in China. This is the first time that Hong Kong and Macau residents are allowed to participate in the China civil service examination. According to China News Service, the five positions are responsible for areas like administration, finance, urban planning, management of foreign affairs, and medical administration. These positions involved the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area development. A total of 446 Hong Kong and Macau residents applied for the examination. Among all, a position in the Futian District attracted 244 people to apply.
Source: Mingpao News
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#China #HongKong #Macau #Positions #Hire
Shenzhen recruits civil servants for the first time for Hong Kong and Macao residents, 446 people compete for 5 positions
(Dec 14) Shenzhen’s civil service examination of 2020 was held on 12 and 13 Dec in China. There are five positions open for Hong Kong and Macau residents. The offices are mainly located in downtown areas like Futian, Luohu, and Nanshan in China. This is the first time that Hong Kong and Macau residents are allowed to participate in the China civil service examination. According to China News Service, the five positions are responsible for areas like administration, finance, urban planning, management of foreign affairs, and medical administration. These positions involved the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area development. A total of 446 Hong Kong and Macau residents applied for the examination. Among all, a position in the Futian District attracted 244 people to apply.
Source: Mingpao News
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
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Macau and Hong Kong different paths to China. Why?
While Hong Kong seems to have resisted Beijing’s tightening control, Macau has embraced one country, two systems rule.
A tiny former Portuguese colony, Macau, has marked 21 years since its return to China.
It was agreed in 1999 the territory would be governed under the Chinese “one country, two systems” rule, as is the case with Hong Kong.
Source: Aljazeera #Dec20
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2020/12/20/different-paths-to-china-macau-and-hong-kong-why
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While Hong Kong seems to have resisted Beijing’s tightening control, Macau has embraced one country, two systems rule.
A tiny former Portuguese colony, Macau, has marked 21 years since its return to China.
It was agreed in 1999 the territory would be governed under the Chinese “one country, two systems” rule, as is the case with Hong Kong.
Source: Aljazeera #Dec20
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2020/12/20/different-paths-to-china-macau-and-hong-kong-why
#Macau #HongKong #China #OneCountry #TwoSystem
China Prepares New Anti-Sanction Laws for Hong Kong and Macau
China’s government is planning to introduce new laws in Hong Kong and Macau that could bar foreign entities and individuals in the cities from complying with sanctions against China, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The new laws are expected to mirror China’s own “antiforeign sanctions law,” which Beijing rushed through in June in response to sanctions imposed on the country by the U.S. and Europe, the people said.
China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday that the country’s legislature was scheduled to add provisions to the mini-constitutions of Hong Kong and Macau during a four-day session beginning Aug. 17, though it didn’t specify what changes would be made.
Source: WSJ #Jul28
https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-prepares-new-anti-sanction-laws-for-hong-kong-and-macau-11627475091?st=r0lq99ql8jrm0kj&reflink=article_copyURL_share
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China’s government is planning to introduce new laws in Hong Kong and Macau that could bar foreign entities and individuals in the cities from complying with sanctions against China, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The new laws are expected to mirror China’s own “antiforeign sanctions law,” which Beijing rushed through in June in response to sanctions imposed on the country by the U.S. and Europe, the people said.
China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday that the country’s legislature was scheduled to add provisions to the mini-constitutions of Hong Kong and Macau during a four-day session beginning Aug. 17, though it didn’t specify what changes would be made.
Source: WSJ #Jul28
https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-prepares-new-anti-sanction-laws-for-hong-kong-and-macau-11627475091?st=r0lq99ql8jrm0kj&reflink=article_copyURL_share
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The European Parliament’s Report Mentioned Macau Legislative Assembly DQ Incident, Urging China to Respect the Basic Law and the Joint-Declaration
The European Parliament passed the “A New EU-China Strategy” yesterday (16th) with 570 votes in favour, 61 against, and 40 abstentions. The report indicates that Macau, one after another, banned the hosting of Candlelight Vigil for the June 4 Massacre, media being forced to adopt pro-China editorial guidelines, disqualified a large amount of pro-democracy candidates in the Macau Legislative Assembly Election. The European Parliament urged China to respect “Macau Basic Law”, which is effective till 2049, and the “Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration”, which prohibit interference in an election and the operation of media.
Source: Stand News #Sep17
https://bit.ly/3EYjRZd
#China #Macau #EuropeParliament #ForeignAffairs #Diplomacy #NewEUChinaStrategy #June4th
The European Parliament passed the “A New EU-China Strategy” yesterday (16th) with 570 votes in favour, 61 against, and 40 abstentions. The report indicates that Macau, one after another, banned the hosting of Candlelight Vigil for the June 4 Massacre, media being forced to adopt pro-China editorial guidelines, disqualified a large amount of pro-democracy candidates in the Macau Legislative Assembly Election. The European Parliament urged China to respect “Macau Basic Law”, which is effective till 2049, and the “Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration”, which prohibit interference in an election and the operation of media.
Source: Stand News #Sep17
https://bit.ly/3EYjRZd
#China #Macau #EuropeParliament #ForeignAffairs #Diplomacy #NewEUChinaStrategy #June4th