#NathanLaw writes to New Zealand PM to Urge Implementation of "#LifeboatScheme" to Help Hong Kong Protesters
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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Nathan Law writes to New Zealand PM to Urge Implementation of "Lifeboat Scheme" to Help Hong Kong Protesters
#NathanLaw, former Chairman of Demosisto, said on Facebook on Oct 22 that he had written to the recently re-elected Prime Minister of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, in the hope that New Zealand would follow the lead of other members of the #FiveEyesCoalition and open up the "#LifeboatScheme" to Hong Kong's protesters, so that those who face political challenges would be able to enjoy the benefits of the scheme.The young people who are being persecuted have another way to find safety.The New Zealand Prime Minister's Office said it has received the letter, which was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consideration.
Law has been in exile overseas since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. He hoped that New Zealand would respond quickly to the proposal, and work with democratic countries to defend human rights and freedom against the expanding authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party. He said he would work with legislators from different countries to promote various initiatives in support of Hong Kong, so that a consensus of global solidarity against China could soon be established.
New Zealand's attitude towards China has become tougher in recent times. Although not as high-profile as other countries in the Five Eyes alliance, New Zealand has gradually adopted various measures to deal with the threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Law says that apart from helping protesters, increasing diplomatic pressure on China is also an important tactic. He noted that more and more countries are lending a helping hand to Hong Kong protesters due to the National Security Law undermining the rule of law in Hong Kong. "This trend lends even more legitimacy to stronger international pressure" against China, he says.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/羅冠聰致函紐西蘭總理-促實施-救生艇計劃-助港抗爭者/
#NathanLaw, former Chairman of Demosisto, said on Facebook on Oct 22 that he had written to the recently re-elected Prime Minister of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, in the hope that New Zealand would follow the lead of other members of the #FiveEyesCoalition and open up the "#LifeboatScheme" to Hong Kong's protesters, so that those who face political challenges would be able to enjoy the benefits of the scheme.The young people who are being persecuted have another way to find safety.The New Zealand Prime Minister's Office said it has received the letter, which was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consideration.
Law has been in exile overseas since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. He hoped that New Zealand would respond quickly to the proposal, and work with democratic countries to defend human rights and freedom against the expanding authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party. He said he would work with legislators from different countries to promote various initiatives in support of Hong Kong, so that a consensus of global solidarity against China could soon be established.
New Zealand's attitude towards China has become tougher in recent times. Although not as high-profile as other countries in the Five Eyes alliance, New Zealand has gradually adopted various measures to deal with the threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Law says that apart from helping protesters, increasing diplomatic pressure on China is also an important tactic. He noted that more and more countries are lending a helping hand to Hong Kong protesters due to the National Security Law undermining the rule of law in Hong Kong. "This trend lends even more legitimacy to stronger international pressure" against China, he says.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/羅冠聰致函紐西蘭總理-促實施-救生艇計劃-助港抗爭者/
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UK Launches Immigration Route for Hong Kong's BNO Holders and Families, Welcoming Pro-democracy Protesters
The British government announced on October 22, 2020, that the Hong Kong BNO Visa will open for application from January 31, 2021, with no quota being set.
British Consul-General Andrew Heyn stressed in his statement that no attempt would be made to reject applications from those being convicted for involving in non-violent protests or exercising the freedom of expression.
London originally planned to extend the immigration rights of BNO holders on July 1, 2020 the day after China imposed a draconian national security law on Hong Kong. The British government explained that the attempt to alter BNO status was a response to the Chinese Government's hindrane of the rights, freedoms and autonomy of Hong Kong citizens which was also a violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
“The imposition of the National Security Law on Hong Kong marked a clear erosion of the rights and freedoms towards the people of this city,” said Andrew Heyn in a statement. “This new route to the UK is part of our commitment to the people of Hong Kong. The UK is ready to welcome BNO citizens and their dependents to the UK.”
Source: Stand News #Oct22
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#Asylum
UK Launches Immigration Route for Hong Kong's BNO Holders and Families, Welcoming Pro-democracy Protesters
The British government announced on October 22, 2020, that the Hong Kong BNO Visa will open for application from January 31, 2021, with no quota being set.
British Consul-General Andrew Heyn stressed in his statement that no attempt would be made to reject applications from those being convicted for involving in non-violent protests or exercising the freedom of expression.
London originally planned to extend the immigration rights of BNO holders on July 1, 2020 the day after China imposed a draconian national security law on Hong Kong. The British government explained that the attempt to alter BNO status was a response to the Chinese Government's hindrane of the rights, freedoms and autonomy of Hong Kong citizens which was also a violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
“The imposition of the National Security Law on Hong Kong marked a clear erosion of the rights and freedoms towards the people of this city,” said Andrew Heyn in a statement. “This new route to the UK is part of our commitment to the people of Hong Kong. The UK is ready to welcome BNO citizens and their dependents to the UK.”
Source: Stand News #Oct22
#GlobalSupport #Immigration
#Asylum
#FailedState #ChinesePneumonia
5 Unaccredited Labs Appointed for Hong Kong's COVID-19 Mandatory Testing
Source: Apple Daily #Oct22
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5 Unaccredited Labs Appointed for Hong Kong's COVID-19 Mandatory Testing
Source: Apple Daily #Oct22
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5 Unaccredited Labs Appointed for Hong Kong's COVID-19 Mandatory Testing
The Hong Kong Government has been requesting specific high-risk groups to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing. An investigation by Apple Daily revealed that among 69 high-risk groups, 35 were tested by 5 appointed testing laboratories. However, none of these 5 providers were accredited under the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS).
More alarming is the fact that some of these laboratories boasted of having “hospital-level laboratory equipment”. This is potentially misleading.
A staff member at one of the appointed laboratories acknowledged that the company is seeking ISO accreditation, although he insisted its operation is “meeting the requirements”.
A professional medical technologist pointed out that HOKLAS accreditation is a basic-level requirement of testing laboratories. He opined that it is absurd for the government to appoint a testing lab without HOKLAS certification to carry out COVID-19 mandatory tests for citizens of Hong Kong.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct22
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201021/CMG3XWGKVBBUDHJ7JBRZZJZMNA/
5 Unaccredited Labs Appointed for Hong Kong's COVID-19 Mandatory Testing
The Hong Kong Government has been requesting specific high-risk groups to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing. An investigation by Apple Daily revealed that among 69 high-risk groups, 35 were tested by 5 appointed testing laboratories. However, none of these 5 providers were accredited under the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS).
More alarming is the fact that some of these laboratories boasted of having “hospital-level laboratory equipment”. This is potentially misleading.
A staff member at one of the appointed laboratories acknowledged that the company is seeking ISO accreditation, although he insisted its operation is “meeting the requirements”.
A professional medical technologist pointed out that HOKLAS accreditation is a basic-level requirement of testing laboratories. He opined that it is absurd for the government to appoint a testing lab without HOKLAS certification to carry out COVID-19 mandatory tests for citizens of Hong Kong.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct22
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201021/CMG3XWGKVBBUDHJ7JBRZZJZMNA/
#HongKongProtests
500 Days of Fight and Ongoing
It has been more than a year since the Anti-Extradition Law Movement btoke out in Hong Kong in 2019.
The Stand News has hosted 2,787 live broadcasts during countless protests, capturing the moments when its reporter was assaulted by the white-clad mobsters at Yuen Long 7.21 triad attack; when the seize of Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU) traumatuzed many; and when Hongkongers were in solidarity chanting and singing protest slogans and songs at playgrounds, shopping malls and on the streets.
The Stand News created a digital archive of all the live broadcasts which covered these 500 days of protests, all starting with 1.03 million Hongkongers took it to the street on June 9, 2019.
As the exiled Czech writer Milan Kundera once said, "The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting."
Source: Stand News #Oct22
#NeverForget #NeverForgive #StandwithHongkong #FightForFreedom
500 Days of Fight and Ongoing
It has been more than a year since the Anti-Extradition Law Movement btoke out in Hong Kong in 2019.
The Stand News has hosted 2,787 live broadcasts during countless protests, capturing the moments when its reporter was assaulted by the white-clad mobsters at Yuen Long 7.21 triad attack; when the seize of Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU) traumatuzed many; and when Hongkongers were in solidarity chanting and singing protest slogans and songs at playgrounds, shopping malls and on the streets.
The Stand News created a digital archive of all the live broadcasts which covered these 500 days of protests, all starting with 1.03 million Hongkongers took it to the street on June 9, 2019.
As the exiled Czech writer Milan Kundera once said, "The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting."
Source: Stand News #Oct22
#NeverForget #NeverForgive #StandwithHongkong #FightForFreedom
#FailedState #PoliceState
HK Police suspected of using encrypted devices without recording function during enforcement operation; Lawmakers: a deliberate attempt to ditch legal liability
Source: Apple Daily; #Oct22
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HK Police suspected of using encrypted devices without recording function during enforcement operation; Lawmakers: a deliberate attempt to ditch legal liability
Source: Apple Daily; #Oct22
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HK Police suspected of using encrypted devices without recording function during enforcement operation; Lawmakers: a deliberate attempt to ditch legal liability
Since last year, massive deployment of Hong Kong Police was often seen on public occasions for various operations. However, none of the Force's mobility and instructions concerning these operations have been disclosed to public, with recordings of their intercom devices be the only source.
An Apple Daily’s investigation revealed that some police officers were suspected of using “privately encrypted” devices without recording function during enforcement operations to avoid communications being recorded.
These devices are available for sell in street stalls in Hong Kong and online stores in China, costing only several hundred Hong Kong Dollars. Anyone using the same model of device can pick up the communication channel to talk and listen.
Legislators condemned such suspected practices of Hong Kong Police a deliberate attempt to ditch legal liability of their unlawful actions. The Force, in the meantime, has not responded to Apple Daily’s inquiry, saying only that they would look into the matter.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct22
HK Police suspected of using encrypted devices without recording function during enforcement operation; Lawmakers: a deliberate attempt to ditch legal liability
Since last year, massive deployment of Hong Kong Police was often seen on public occasions for various operations. However, none of the Force's mobility and instructions concerning these operations have been disclosed to public, with recordings of their intercom devices be the only source.
An Apple Daily’s investigation revealed that some police officers were suspected of using “privately encrypted” devices without recording function during enforcement operations to avoid communications being recorded.
These devices are available for sell in street stalls in Hong Kong and online stores in China, costing only several hundred Hong Kong Dollars. Anyone using the same model of device can pick up the communication channel to talk and listen.
Legislators condemned such suspected practices of Hong Kong Police a deliberate attempt to ditch legal liability of their unlawful actions. The Force, in the meantime, has not responded to Apple Daily’s inquiry, saying only that they would look into the matter.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct22
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DoJ Applied to Transfer Reporter's Damage Claims to High Court, Rejected by Judge: "Out of Touch with Reality"
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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DoJ Applied to Transfer Reporter's Damage Claims to High Court, Rejected by Judge: "Out of Touch with Reality"
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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