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Police carried out clearance in the Mongkok area for the fifth time during the night. They video taped all citizens at the scene.
Source: Stand News #16Dec
Police carried out clearance in the Mongkok area for the fifth time during the night. They video taped all citizens at the scene.
Source: Stand News #16Dec
2 million + 1 People March for Hong Kong's Freedom and Rights on June 16
Six months ago, tens of thousands of protesters carry posters and banners to oppose the government's plan to pass the extradition bill, which would allow extradition to China.
Although the bill was finally withdrawn in early September, disappearance cases continue to take place where Hong Kong residents were allegedly abducted by Chinese authorities. Proven cases include ex-staff of the British Consulate-general Simon Cheng who was detained and tortured in China. On December 14, a man was also reported missing after crossing the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge.
Read more: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13281
Photo: AP Photo/ Vincent Yu
#16Dec #16June #PeacefulProtest
Six months ago, tens of thousands of protesters carry posters and banners to oppose the government's plan to pass the extradition bill, which would allow extradition to China.
Although the bill was finally withdrawn in early September, disappearance cases continue to take place where Hong Kong residents were allegedly abducted by Chinese authorities. Proven cases include ex-staff of the British Consulate-general Simon Cheng who was detained and tortured in China. On December 14, a man was also reported missing after crossing the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge.
Read more: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13281
Photo: AP Photo/ Vincent Yu
#16Dec #16June #PeacefulProtest
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Hong Kong Police Attack on Press
Police aggressively hit a reporter from Mad Dog Daily with baton in Mongkok.
Source: Heng Sang University SU Editorial Board #16Dec #FreedomOfPress #PoliceBrutality
Report: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13389
Police aggressively hit a reporter from Mad Dog Daily with baton in Mongkok.
Source: Heng Sang University SU Editorial Board #16Dec #FreedomOfPress #PoliceBrutality
Report: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13389
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Police Violently Assault Reporter in Mongkok on December 16: View from Above
Source: HKTGB Channel #16Dec #PoliceBrutality #Assault #FreedomOfPress https://t.me/hktgb/43256
Source: HKTGB Channel #16Dec #PoliceBrutality #Assault #FreedomOfPress https://t.me/hktgb/43256
Police Fire Tear Gas Canister to the Right Eye of a Baptist University Student Reporter
01:08 Mongkok
Police fired multiple rounds of teargas on Portland Street. One of the canisters hit the reporter straight in his right eye.
Photo: HKBU SU Editorial Board #16Dec #FreedomOfPress #PoliceBrutality #eye #SevereInjury
01:08 Mongkok
Police fired multiple rounds of teargas on Portland Street. One of the canisters hit the reporter straight in his right eye.
Photo: HKBU SU Editorial Board #16Dec #FreedomOfPress #PoliceBrutality #eye #SevereInjury
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Police refuse to converse in English with foreign reporters
[Editor's note: English is one of the two official languages in Hong Kong]
A foreign female report did not understand the police's request since she doesn't understand Cantonese. The police officer yelled at her, "No English", then in Cantonese "We speak Cantonese here, if you don't understand it, ask your fellow reporters to translate it to you".
Source: APA SU Editorial Board #16Dec #AsianFinest #HongKongPoliceForce
[Editor's note: English is one of the two official languages in Hong Kong]
A foreign female report did not understand the police's request since she doesn't understand Cantonese. The police officer yelled at her, "No English", then in Cantonese "We speak Cantonese here, if you don't understand it, ask your fellow reporters to translate it to you".
Source: APA SU Editorial Board #16Dec #AsianFinest #HongKongPoliceForce
“Coffee Prince of Japan” Brings Smiles to Hong Kongers
1350 | Wanchai
Masanori Nishikawa, a famous Japanese who also named “Coffee Prince of Japan” provided free coffee for citizens. He stationed himself outside Wanchai MTR station exit B every day, aiming to bring smiles and give warmth to Hong Kongers with hand-made distilled coffee with the movement happening in Hong Kong. He also drew little cards and pictures of himself to show his sincerity to Hong Kongers.
Today would be his last day in Hong Kong and he would return to Japan soon. Crowds surrounded Masanori and requested to take photos with him.
#firsthand #16Dec #Japan #GlobalSupport
1350 | Wanchai
Masanori Nishikawa, a famous Japanese who also named “Coffee Prince of Japan” provided free coffee for citizens. He stationed himself outside Wanchai MTR station exit B every day, aiming to bring smiles and give warmth to Hong Kongers with hand-made distilled coffee with the movement happening in Hong Kong. He also drew little cards and pictures of himself to show his sincerity to Hong Kongers.
Today would be his last day in Hong Kong and he would return to Japan soon. Crowds surrounded Masanori and requested to take photos with him.
#firsthand #16Dec #Japan #GlobalSupport
Cleaners Without Protective Gears forced to Expose to Residues for Half a Year
Five hours after the police's dispersing operation, cleaners from Food and Environmental Hygiene Department arrived at the junction of Argyle Street and Nathan Road at 6:30am to clean the scene, where canisters of tear gas were left behind.
Reporters found that cleaners were equipped differently, although they were all working in the "hardest hit area of tear gas" .
Most cleaners working at the intersection only wore ordinary surgical masks and black rubber gloves; only two of them wore N95 masks, eye masks, aprons and headgear.
Source: Inmedia HK
https://bit.ly/2ExRpQ1 #16Dec #teargas #HumanRights
Five hours after the police's dispersing operation, cleaners from Food and Environmental Hygiene Department arrived at the junction of Argyle Street and Nathan Road at 6:30am to clean the scene, where canisters of tear gas were left behind.
Reporters found that cleaners were equipped differently, although they were all working in the "hardest hit area of tear gas" .
Most cleaners working at the intersection only wore ordinary surgical masks and black rubber gloves; only two of them wore N95 masks, eye masks, aprons and headgear.
Source: Inmedia HK
https://bit.ly/2ExRpQ1 #16Dec #teargas #HumanRights
Xi Jinping Recognises Carrie Lam’s Ability in Adhering to the Bottom Line of the “One Country, Two Systems” Principle with Due Diligence
In Beijing, Secretary General of the Communist Pary and President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive Carrie Lam in Zhongnanhai in the afternoon. Xi said that this year has been the most difficult and complicated year for Hong Kong since its return to the motherland. Facing various difficulties and pressures, Lam was able to adhere to the bottom line of the “one country, two systems” principle, govern by the law, perform her duties with due diligence, and accomplish many arduous tasks.
Xi said that Lam has been leading the special administrative region’s government to actively respond to social concerns, adopting a series of policies and measures to assist enterprises, alleviating the plight of the people, as well as earnestly studying and solving the deep-rooted social conflicts. Her demonstration of courage and accountability during this critical period is positively recognised by the central government.
Xi also said that he had already expressed the central government's position and attitude towards the situation in Hong Kong when he spoke in Brazil on 14th November at the 11th Annual BRICS Summit. He spoke of "Three Unwavering Determinations", including safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development of state interest, implementing the policy of “one country, two systems”, and objecting any external forces from interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs. The central government will continue to firmly support Lam in leading Hong Kong SAR government to govern by the law and firmly support the Hong Kong police in their strict enforcement of the law. He hoped that people from all walks of life would unite and work together to steer Hong Kong's development back on track.
Lam said that she was very grateful to President Xi for his concern and his guidance on the situation in Hong Kong over the past six months, as well as his trust and support for the SAR Government and for her as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong in handling such a crisis.
Source: RTHK #16Dec #XiJinPing #CarrieLam #Beijing
In Beijing, Secretary General of the Communist Pary and President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive Carrie Lam in Zhongnanhai in the afternoon. Xi said that this year has been the most difficult and complicated year for Hong Kong since its return to the motherland. Facing various difficulties and pressures, Lam was able to adhere to the bottom line of the “one country, two systems” principle, govern by the law, perform her duties with due diligence, and accomplish many arduous tasks.
Xi said that Lam has been leading the special administrative region’s government to actively respond to social concerns, adopting a series of policies and measures to assist enterprises, alleviating the plight of the people, as well as earnestly studying and solving the deep-rooted social conflicts. Her demonstration of courage and accountability during this critical period is positively recognised by the central government.
Xi also said that he had already expressed the central government's position and attitude towards the situation in Hong Kong when he spoke in Brazil on 14th November at the 11th Annual BRICS Summit. He spoke of "Three Unwavering Determinations", including safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development of state interest, implementing the policy of “one country, two systems”, and objecting any external forces from interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs. The central government will continue to firmly support Lam in leading Hong Kong SAR government to govern by the law and firmly support the Hong Kong police in their strict enforcement of the law. He hoped that people from all walks of life would unite and work together to steer Hong Kong's development back on track.
Lam said that she was very grateful to President Xi for his concern and his guidance on the situation in Hong Kong over the past six months, as well as his trust and support for the SAR Government and for her as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong in handling such a crisis.
Source: RTHK #16Dec #XiJinPing #CarrieLam #Beijing
Taiwanese KOL Potter King firmly refuses to remove the video co-produced with Tsai Ing-wen despite pressure from Chinese partners to ban his Weibo account
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen co-produced videos with the local Youtuber "Potter King" which hit over 2.6 million view in 2 days. However, "Potter King" posted on his Facebook on December 16 that he was asked by his Chinese partners to remove the word "President" in these videos. His team refused to comply and they found out later that the password to their Weibo account was changed without permission. Potter King requested to terminate the contract and said, "If we can't call the leader of our country the President, then there is no point making such money."
Source: Stand News #16Dec #Taiwan #TsaiIngWen #China
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen co-produced videos with the local Youtuber "Potter King" which hit over 2.6 million view in 2 days. However, "Potter King" posted on his Facebook on December 16 that he was asked by his Chinese partners to remove the word "President" in these videos. His team refused to comply and they found out later that the password to their Weibo account was changed without permission. Potter King requested to terminate the contract and said, "If we can't call the leader of our country the President, then there is no point making such money."
Source: Stand News #16Dec #Taiwan #TsaiIngWen #China