Timeline of the controversy arisen from this year’s HKDSE history paper. Condemnation from pro-establishment parties, EDB and Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs raises doubts on whether “national feelings” should be prioritised over the academic aspect, even in exams
#DSE #AcademicFreedom
#DSE #AcademicFreedom
#LegCo
Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Only Take Favourable Legal Opinion in Legislative Council Meetings
At the controversial House Committee meeting in the Legislative Council on May 8, the pro-Beijing faction showed how they took in opinion that was favourable to the Establishment and refused to listen to different opinions.
Under these circumstances, the pro-Beijing fraction quoted barristers Benjamin Yu and Jenkin Suen's opinion that DAB chairperson Starry Lee had the right to preside over the afternoon meeting.
Pro-Beijing lawmaker Michael Luk Chung-hung of The Federation of Trade Unions pointed out that barrister Philip Dykes and legal professor Johannes Chan Man Mun are the "trump cards" of the pro democratic faction. Luk claimed their positions and answers made discussion meaningless. Beijing loyalist Junius Ho Kwan-yiu added that the internal meeting should be based on Yu's opinion, "Because he is a lot brighter than Philip Dykes."
Source: Stand News #May8
#Bias #BeijingLoyalist #StarryLee #DAB
Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Only Take Favourable Legal Opinion in Legislative Council Meetings
At the controversial House Committee meeting in the Legislative Council on May 8, the pro-Beijing faction showed how they took in opinion that was favourable to the Establishment and refused to listen to different opinions.
Under these circumstances, the pro-Beijing fraction quoted barristers Benjamin Yu and Jenkin Suen's opinion that DAB chairperson Starry Lee had the right to preside over the afternoon meeting.
Pro-Beijing lawmaker Michael Luk Chung-hung of The Federation of Trade Unions pointed out that barrister Philip Dykes and legal professor Johannes Chan Man Mun are the "trump cards" of the pro democratic faction. Luk claimed their positions and answers made discussion meaningless. Beijing loyalist Junius Ho Kwan-yiu added that the internal meeting should be based on Yu's opinion, "Because he is a lot brighter than Philip Dykes."
Source: Stand News #May8
#Bias #BeijingLoyalist #StarryLee #DAB
#Firsthand #May16
District Councilor and Activist Demand Mall to Explain Constant Police Presence
1412 | New Town Plaza, #Shatin
Shatin District Councillor Lee Chi-wan, and the Citizens' Assembly Convener Ventus Lau, handed their open letters to the management of the shopping mall.
The Lennon Wall at New Town Plaza has been remove, and there is no access to the wall, as it has been blocked.
#OpenLetter
District Councilor and Activist Demand Mall to Explain Constant Police Presence
1412 | New Town Plaza, #Shatin
Shatin District Councillor Lee Chi-wan, and the Citizens' Assembly Convener Ventus Lau, handed their open letters to the management of the shopping mall.
The Lennon Wall at New Town Plaza has been remove, and there is no access to the wall, as it has been blocked.
#OpenLetter
#FirstHand #May16
Plainclothes and Uniformed Police Arrest Nearby Residents in Shopping Mall
Netizens initiated "Shop with You" event in multiple malls on May 16. At around 14:15, uniformed police suddenly charged into East Point City, Tseung Kwan O, warning citizens that they might violate the gathering ban.
8 minutes later, plainclothes police officers on the second floor suddenly arrested 4 teenagers. Screams could be heard according to reporters.
Citizens, mainly shoppers, heckled at the police's action and the atmosphere was tensed. Police raised the blue warning flag inside the mall.
According to sources, at least 8 residents have been arrested. They were sent to Tseung Kwan O Police Station with their hands tied up.
#ShopwithYou #ArbitraryArrest
Plainclothes and Uniformed Police Arrest Nearby Residents in Shopping Mall
Netizens initiated "Shop with You" event in multiple malls on May 16. At around 14:15, uniformed police suddenly charged into East Point City, Tseung Kwan O, warning citizens that they might violate the gathering ban.
8 minutes later, plainclothes police officers on the second floor suddenly arrested 4 teenagers. Screams could be heard according to reporters.
Citizens, mainly shoppers, heckled at the police's action and the atmosphere was tensed. Police raised the blue warning flag inside the mall.
According to sources, at least 8 residents have been arrested. They were sent to Tseung Kwan O Police Station with their hands tied up.
#ShopwithYou #ArbitraryArrest
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#FirstHand #May16
"Five Demand Not One Less" Echoes Through Shopping Mall During Weekend
14:33 | New Town Plaza, Shatin
Pro-democracy civilians continued to chant protest slogans in the shopping mall, as protests in conventional forms, such as demonstrations and rallies have been disapproved by the police in the name of gathering ban.
#ShopWithYou #GatheringBan
District Councilor and Activist Demand Mall to Explain Constant Police Presence
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20829
"Five Demand Not One Less" Echoes Through Shopping Mall During Weekend
14:33 | New Town Plaza, Shatin
Pro-democracy civilians continued to chant protest slogans in the shopping mall, as protests in conventional forms, such as demonstrations and rallies have been disapproved by the police in the name of gathering ban.
#ShopWithYou #GatheringBan
District Councilor and Activist Demand Mall to Explain Constant Police Presence
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20829
#FirstHand #May16
Heavy Police Presence in Residential and Shopping Area
1506 | East Point City, Tseung Kwan O
Police cordoned the ground floor of the shopping mall on a Saturday.
#PoliceState #TseungKwanO #ShopWithYou
Heavy Police Presence in Residential and Shopping Area
1506 | East Point City, Tseung Kwan O
Police cordoned the ground floor of the shopping mall on a Saturday.
#PoliceState #TseungKwanO #ShopWithYou
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The Fight Goes On: Protest Slogans Sounded in Multiple Shopping Malls in Hong Kong
15:24 | Olympian City
People are gathered at the balconies of the atrium to chant protest slogans as 'Shop with You' started.
Olympian City is not the only location with 'Shop With You' happening right now. It is happening at many other malls currently.
#Shopwithyou
The Fight Goes On: Protest Slogans Sounded in Multiple Shopping Malls in Hong Kong
15:24 | Olympian City
People are gathered at the balconies of the atrium to chant protest slogans as 'Shop with You' started.
Olympian City is not the only location with 'Shop With You' happening right now. It is happening at many other malls currently.
#Shopwithyou
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Mall Remains Peaceful When Civilians Chant Protest Slogans
15:25 | Olympian City
Shops in the mall remained open. Riot police have yet to enter the premise at this point of time.
Citizens were still strolling in the mall, and families were still seen shopping in the mall.
#Shopwithyou #Business
Mall Remains Peaceful When Civilians Chant Protest Slogans
15:25 | Olympian City
Shops in the mall remained open. Riot police have yet to enter the premise at this point of time.
Citizens were still strolling in the mall, and families were still seen shopping in the mall.
#Shopwithyou #Business
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#FirstHand #Video
1551 | New Town Plaza, #Shatin
Despite the initially peaceful atmosphere in New Town Plaza, Shatin, where shoppers were enjoying their time while citizens participating in "Shop with You" were voicing their hope for freedom, the peace did not last long. Over fifty police officers charged to fifth floor and set up cordon line, causing panic to the people around.
Related: "Five Demand Not One Less" Echoes Through Shopping Mall During Weekend
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20836
#May16 #HKProtest #ShopWithYou #PoliceState
1551 | New Town Plaza, #Shatin
Despite the initially peaceful atmosphere in New Town Plaza, Shatin, where shoppers were enjoying their time while citizens participating in "Shop with You" were voicing their hope for freedom, the peace did not last long. Over fifty police officers charged to fifth floor and set up cordon line, causing panic to the people around.
Related: "Five Demand Not One Less" Echoes Through Shopping Mall During Weekend
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20836
#May16 #HKProtest #ShopWithYou #PoliceState
#FirstHand #May16
Pro-democracy Citizens Encourage One Another to Fight On
15:36 | New Town Plaza, Shatin
In the shopping mall, citizens displayed "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" flags and banner that read:
"Night will never overcome day,
Even fireflies could light up the sky,
They can at most hurt your bodies,
they can never take away your beliefs."
[Editor's note: The lines originally come from Albert Leung, a prolific, award-winning lyricist in Hong Kong. He was banned in China for speaking out his belief in democracy.]
#Words #Encouragement #AlbertLeung #Belief
Pro-democracy Citizens Encourage One Another to Fight On
15:36 | New Town Plaza, Shatin
In the shopping mall, citizens displayed "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" flags and banner that read:
"Night will never overcome day,
Even fireflies could light up the sky,
They can at most hurt your bodies,
they can never take away your beliefs."
[Editor's note: The lines originally come from Albert Leung, a prolific, award-winning lyricist in Hong Kong. He was banned in China for speaking out his belief in democracy.]
#Words #Encouragement #AlbertLeung #Belief
#FirstHand #May16
Plainclothes Police Officers Wield Baton at Reporters
15:53 | East Point City, Tseung Kwan O
While it seemed like the police have their departure, the fact was that there were still groups of plainclothes police officers lurking in the mall.
A plainclothes police officer was seen drawing his baton at a group of reporters at the 1st Floor of the mall.
#ShopWithYou #PressFreedom #PoliceBaton
Plainclothes Police Officers Wield Baton at Reporters
15:53 | East Point City, Tseung Kwan O
While it seemed like the police have their departure, the fact was that there were still groups of plainclothes police officers lurking in the mall.
A plainclothes police officer was seen drawing his baton at a group of reporters at the 1st Floor of the mall.
#ShopWithYou #PressFreedom #PoliceBaton
#FirstHand #May16
Police Raise Blue Warning Flag in Shopping Mall for at least 6 Times
16:00 | #TKO East Point City
Police officers have returned to the mall. This time round, they did not hesitate in pushing and nudging reporters away. At the same time, warnings were issued and the blue flag was raised. They were also seen setting up cordon lines.
16:07
Police raised blue flag at residents nearby inside the shopping mall again.
#ShopWithYou #PoliceState
Police Raise Blue Warning Flag in Shopping Mall for at least 6 Times
16:00 | #TKO East Point City
Police officers have returned to the mall. This time round, they did not hesitate in pushing and nudging reporters away. At the same time, warnings were issued and the blue flag was raised. They were also seen setting up cordon lines.
16:07
Police raised blue flag at residents nearby inside the shopping mall again.
#ShopWithYou #PoliceState