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Canada Suspends Extradition Treaty with Hong Kong and Bans Exporting "Sensitive Goods" As Responses to National Security Law
//Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the territory.
"This process demonstrated disregard for Hong Kong's basic law and the high degree of autonomy promised for Hong Kong under the 'one country, two systems' framework," Champagne said.
"Hong Kong's role as a global hub was built on that foundation. Without it, Canada is forced to reassess existing agreements."
In a statement, Champagne says Canada will also treat sensitive goods being exported to Hong Kong as if they were being sent to mainland China.
That means outright banning some military-related goods from being traded there.//
Source: CBC #Jul4
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Canada Suspends Extradition Treaty with Hong Kong and Bans Exporting "Sensitive Goods" As Responses to National Security Law
//Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the territory.
"This process demonstrated disregard for Hong Kong's basic law and the high degree of autonomy promised for Hong Kong under the 'one country, two systems' framework," Champagne said.
"Hong Kong's role as a global hub was built on that foundation. Without it, Canada is forced to reassess existing agreements."
In a statement, Champagne says Canada will also treat sensitive goods being exported to Hong Kong as if they were being sent to mainland China.
That means outright banning some military-related goods from being traded there.//
Source: CBC #Jul4
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Canada suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong over new security law | CBC News
Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the region, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.
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Police Block Roads, as Citizens Try to Celebrate the Independence Day of the United States in Front of U.S. Consulate-General
14:52 | Admiralty
July 4 is the Indepedence Day of the United States. Netizens initiated a march to the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong to celebrate the occassion. The Hong Kong Police were heavily deployed in Admiralty and Central, blocking major access to the Consulate.
#IndependenceDay #UnitedStates #Consulate
Police Block Roads, as Citizens Try to Celebrate the Independence Day of the United States in Front of U.S. Consulate-General
14:52 | Admiralty
July 4 is the Indepedence Day of the United States. Netizens initiated a march to the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong to celebrate the occassion. The Hong Kong Police were heavily deployed in Admiralty and Central, blocking major access to the Consulate.
#IndependenceDay #UnitedStates #Consulate
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Police Allegdely Pose in Front of Camera
14:52 | Admiralty
Police officers approached a group of reporters who were trying to capture videos and pictures of the heavy police presence around Admiralty and Central.
One of the officers asked the reporters on site if they were "done photographing". An officer allegedly struck a few poses as though he was modelling for the camera.
#HongKongPolice #AsiasFinest
Police Allegdely Pose in Front of Camera
14:52 | Admiralty
Police officers approached a group of reporters who were trying to capture videos and pictures of the heavy police presence around Admiralty and Central.
One of the officers asked the reporters on site if they were "done photographing". An officer allegedly struck a few poses as though he was modelling for the camera.
#HongKongPolice #AsiasFinest
Police Send Away Woman Waving U.S. Flag in Hong Kong
1550 | Central
In celebration of the Independence Day of the United States, citizens brought with them U.S. flags to the U.S. Consulate General.
According to Stand News reporter, police had been recording the woman who waved the flag of the United States.
1555
Several riot police ushered the woman waving the U.S. flag down the slope.
Source: Stand News #Jul4
#IndependenceDay #UnitedStates #Consulate
1550 | Central
In celebration of the Independence Day of the United States, citizens brought with them U.S. flags to the U.S. Consulate General.
According to Stand News reporter, police had been recording the woman who waved the flag of the United States.
1555
Several riot police ushered the woman waving the U.S. flag down the slope.
Source: Stand News #Jul4
#IndependenceDay #UnitedStates #Consulate
Hongkongers Celebrate U.S. Independence Day
Netizens initiated a march to celebrate the Independence Day of the United States on July 4 in Hong Kong.
Mr Chan has previously participated in activities such as presenting petitions to the Consulate General of the United States. Today, the police tactical unit (PTU) intercepted him when he was waiting for his friend. An American flag was found in his belongings. He said he didn't worry about being arrested because of the "friendly relationship" between U.S and Hong Kong. Mr. Chan said it was all about celebration, but "not to declare war".
During the search, police had his face filmed. He believed that it would be used as "a record". Mr Chan said he would not go to China and has thought about migration after the national security law took effect. He was still under observation, "if the situation gets worse in these one or two years, there is nothing more we can do. Many Hongkongers are thinking the same."
Source: Stand News #Jul4
Netizens initiated a march to celebrate the Independence Day of the United States on July 4 in Hong Kong.
Mr Chan has previously participated in activities such as presenting petitions to the Consulate General of the United States. Today, the police tactical unit (PTU) intercepted him when he was waiting for his friend. An American flag was found in his belongings. He said he didn't worry about being arrested because of the "friendly relationship" between U.S and Hong Kong. Mr. Chan said it was all about celebration, but "not to declare war".
During the search, police had his face filmed. He believed that it would be used as "a record". Mr Chan said he would not go to China and has thought about migration after the national security law took effect. He was still under observation, "if the situation gets worse in these one or two years, there is nothing more we can do. Many Hongkongers are thinking the same."
Source: Stand News #Jul4
Hong Kong Police Warn Woman With U.S. Flag of Arrest
15:55 | Central
The woman holding a U.S. national flag celebrating the Independence Day of the United States was pushed away by the police, when on her way to the Consulate General.
The woman told reporters that she almost fell when the police pushed her away. The police also warned her of arrest if she entered the cordon.
Source: Alex@STP #Jul4
#IndependenceDay #UnitedStates #Consulate
15:55 | Central
The woman holding a U.S. national flag celebrating the Independence Day of the United States was pushed away by the police, when on her way to the Consulate General.
The woman told reporters that she almost fell when the police pushed her away. The police also warned her of arrest if she entered the cordon.
Source: Alex@STP #Jul4
#IndependenceDay #UnitedStates #Consulate
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Under National Security Law: Wordless Lennon Wall in Tsuen Wan
Since the enforcement of the National Security Law, the governmeng and the pro-Beijing lawmakers keep interpreting pro-democracy protest slogans. The government on July 2 announced that the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our times” suggested Hong Kong independence and the subversion of the state. Pro-Beijing politicians Tam Wai-chu and Tong Ka-wah claimed that the slogan means to overthrow the regime.
On July 4, Tsuen Wan’s District Councillor Roy Tam Hoi-Pong and Pun Long Chung built a Lennon Wall using blank sticky notes. It was to protest the authorities' manipulation of the National Security Law to ban the pro-democracy demands and slogans.
Source: USP United Social Press #Jul4
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Under National Security Law: Wordless Lennon Wall in Tsuen Wan
Since the enforcement of the National Security Law, the governmeng and the pro-Beijing lawmakers keep interpreting pro-democracy protest slogans. The government on July 2 announced that the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our times” suggested Hong Kong independence and the subversion of the state. Pro-Beijing politicians Tam Wai-chu and Tong Ka-wah claimed that the slogan means to overthrow the regime.
On July 4, Tsuen Wan’s District Councillor Roy Tam Hoi-Pong and Pun Long Chung built a Lennon Wall using blank sticky notes. It was to protest the authorities' manipulation of the National Security Law to ban the pro-democracy demands and slogans.
Source: USP United Social Press #Jul4
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Government Instructs Hong Kong Public Libraries to Remove Books For Review under the National Security Law
On July 4, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) started to review whether any book in the public libraries of Hong Kong has breached the newly enforced National Security Law.
Selected books by lawmaker Tanya Chan, former secretary-general of Demosisto Joshua Wong and scholar Chin Wan were removed from the shelves. Loan and reservation were suspended.
Stand News reporter went to the Tuen Mun Public Library to query related matters. A librarian said that they received instruction from the LCSD that some books including Joshua Wong's “I am not a hero”, Chin Wan's “On Hong Kong as A City-state” had to be reviewed under the National Security Law. It was, however, unclear whether all books by these authors have been removed.
Earlier, China state media including Wen Wei Po accused these books of “inciting riot and Hong Kong independence".
Source: Stand News #Jul4
Government Instructs Hong Kong Public Libraries to Remove Books For Review under the National Security Law
On July 4, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) started to review whether any book in the public libraries of Hong Kong has breached the newly enforced National Security Law.
Selected books by lawmaker Tanya Chan, former secretary-general of Demosisto Joshua Wong and scholar Chin Wan were removed from the shelves. Loan and reservation were suspended.
Stand News reporter went to the Tuen Mun Public Library to query related matters. A librarian said that they received instruction from the LCSD that some books including Joshua Wong's “I am not a hero”, Chin Wan's “On Hong Kong as A City-state” had to be reviewed under the National Security Law. It was, however, unclear whether all books by these authors have been removed.
Earlier, China state media including Wen Wei Po accused these books of “inciting riot and Hong Kong independence".
Source: Stand News #Jul4
#Education #Indoctrination #NationalSecurityLaw
Authorities Demand All Schools to Implement National Security Education
The Education Bureau in Hong Kong issued a notice to all schools including kindergartens, primary, secondary and special schools, to "remind" them that they have to let staffs and students "at the appropriate time" understand the National Security Law.
According to the notice, National Security Education included helping students to understand China as well as the relationship between China and Hong Kong "correctly", reinforcing students' identification. All these are deemed "the basic responsibilities of schools".
The Education Bureau will provide support and recommendation by "visiting schools" and "developing teachers' learning circle". More detailed guidelines will be released as quickly as possible concerning how to improve students' awareness of national security and obedience in school management and studies' activities.
Source: Stand News #Jul4
Authorities Demand All Schools to Implement National Security Education
The Education Bureau in Hong Kong issued a notice to all schools including kindergartens, primary, secondary and special schools, to "remind" them that they have to let staffs and students "at the appropriate time" understand the National Security Law.
According to the notice, National Security Education included helping students to understand China as well as the relationship between China and Hong Kong "correctly", reinforcing students' identification. All these are deemed "the basic responsibilities of schools".
The Education Bureau will provide support and recommendation by "visiting schools" and "developing teachers' learning circle". More detailed guidelines will be released as quickly as possible concerning how to improve students' awareness of national security and obedience in school management and studies' activities.
Source: Stand News #Jul4
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Tam Yiu-chung had an interview with Now News and said media do not need to worry after the implementation of the National Security Law. "I believe journalists can easily distinguish between news and propaganda. They should not take advantage of their position to spread propaganda. They will also not be accused indiscriminately.”
Chairperson of Hong Kong Journalists Association Chris Yeung said the definitions under the National Security Law were broad. The statement from Tam Yiu-chung reflected the determination of criminality will come from subjective judgement. They cannot tell the difference between "news" and "propaganda".
Mr Yeung said some pro-Beijing people always described Hong Kong journalists as "toxic media" and "black reporters." After implementing National Security Law, Mr Yeung said media would have self-censorship in the short term and doubts when reporting. He worried, if the self-censorship continues, the impact is not only to media but also to the whole society. It will be similar to mainland China. "Need to use VPN and take a big detour before reading information. Beat around the bush when talking."
Source: Apple Daily #Jul4
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Tam Yiu-chung had an interview with Now News and said media do not need to worry after the implementation of the National Security Law. "I believe journalists can easily distinguish between news and propaganda. They should not take advantage of their position to spread propaganda. They will also not be accused indiscriminately.”
Chairperson of Hong Kong Journalists Association Chris Yeung said the definitions under the National Security Law were broad. The statement from Tam Yiu-chung reflected the determination of criminality will come from subjective judgement. They cannot tell the difference between "news" and "propaganda".
Mr Yeung said some pro-Beijing people always described Hong Kong journalists as "toxic media" and "black reporters." After implementing National Security Law, Mr Yeung said media would have self-censorship in the short term and doubts when reporting. He worried, if the self-censorship continues, the impact is not only to media but also to the whole society. It will be similar to mainland China. "Need to use VPN and take a big detour before reading information. Beat around the bush when talking."
Source: Apple Daily #Jul4
#Press #WhiteTerror