#NationalSecurityLaw
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Xinhua News Agency: The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress to consider the implementation of the National Security Law
#Jun18 #NPC #StandingCommittee
1351 | Beijing
Xinhua News Agency: The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress to consider the implementation of the National Security Law
#Jun18 #NPC #StandingCommittee
#DailyUpdate #Jun18 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 18)
At the time of writing, 8,476,295 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 452,084 deaths. 4,444,375 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong has reported 4 imported cases.
Hong Kong is strengthening inspections for entrants from Beijing.
The Hong Kong Disneyland Park reopens today.
China has reported 24 local cases, 21 from Beijing, and 2 from Hebei and 1 from Tianjin.
China's CDC claims Beijing's Covid-19 outbreak is under control.
WHO suggests dexamethasone should be only used on patients with serious symptoms.
From Friday onwards Japan allows people to travel across different regions.
US - Eight Kansas State student-athletes test positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus in Africa could set back some HIV preventions by a decade.
Eight countries account for 84% of the coronavirus cases across the African region.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 18)
At the time of writing, 8,476,295 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 452,084 deaths. 4,444,375 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong has reported 4 imported cases.
Hong Kong is strengthening inspections for entrants from Beijing.
The Hong Kong Disneyland Park reopens today.
China has reported 24 local cases, 21 from Beijing, and 2 from Hebei and 1 from Tianjin.
China's CDC claims Beijing's Covid-19 outbreak is under control.
WHO suggests dexamethasone should be only used on patients with serious symptoms.
From Friday onwards Japan allows people to travel across different regions.
US - Eight Kansas State student-athletes test positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus in Africa could set back some HIV preventions by a decade.
Eight countries account for 84% of the coronavirus cases across the African region.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News
#NOWTV
NOW TV chief Cheung Chi-kong will retire in August, former TVB Chinese team head Bill Chan takes his position
NOW TV has been one of the most credible news channels in Hong Kong. Its chief Cheung Chi-kong will retire in August 2020, and retired journalist Bill Chan will take his position. Cheung admitted in his interview with Stand News that he decided to retire before the anti-ELAB movement. He suggested that it is useless to worry if his departure will affect NOW’s credibility.
A NOW TV employee expressed his worry about Cheung’s departure. It still remains a question as to whether Chan’s new position will affect the TV station in any manner.
Another senior journalist from NOW TV suggested that Chan’s arrival was unexpected, because the position should have been given to Annie Cheng, Cheung’s subordinate who has been working with NOW for 15 years. He admitted that he was not confident about the personnel change because it may affect the freedom of press and the journalistic integrity of the NOW TV news team.
Source: Stand News
#Jun18 #TVB #PressFreedom #ChinaInfiltration
NOW TV chief Cheung Chi-kong will retire in August, former TVB Chinese team head Bill Chan takes his position
NOW TV has been one of the most credible news channels in Hong Kong. Its chief Cheung Chi-kong will retire in August 2020, and retired journalist Bill Chan will take his position. Cheung admitted in his interview with Stand News that he decided to retire before the anti-ELAB movement. He suggested that it is useless to worry if his departure will affect NOW’s credibility.
A NOW TV employee expressed his worry about Cheung’s departure. It still remains a question as to whether Chan’s new position will affect the TV station in any manner.
Another senior journalist from NOW TV suggested that Chan’s arrival was unexpected, because the position should have been given to Annie Cheng, Cheung’s subordinate who has been working with NOW for 15 years. He admitted that he was not confident about the personnel change because it may affect the freedom of press and the journalistic integrity of the NOW TV news team.
Source: Stand News
#Jun18 #TVB #PressFreedom #ChinaInfiltration
#Taiwan
Taiwan to provide aid to oppressed Hong Kong people who wish to live in Taiwan
Mainland Affairs Council announced today (Jun 18) the details of the plan to help Hong Kong people to stay and live in Taiwan. It is stated that the public and private sector will cooperate to help Hong Kong people settle down in Taiwan.
From 1 July 2020, a liaison office will be set up to handle enquiries from Hong Kong people wishing to stay in Taiwan. Those with threats to their lives will be given priority.
"From the anti-ELAB movement in 2019, to the forceful implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong recently, the Taiwanese were able to see the dedication of the Hong Kong people in this fighting for freedom. Beside condemning China for exploiting Hong Kong’s freedom and human rights, we will continue to show our support to Hong Kong at a institutional level."
Source: MAC website #Jun18
Further reading:
Pompeo says U.S. considers welcoming Hong Kong people, entrepreneurs
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests-usa-pompeo/pompeo-says-u-s-considering-welcoming-hong-kong-people-entrepreneurs-idUSKBN23837A
Taiwan to provide aid to oppressed Hong Kong people who wish to live in Taiwan
Mainland Affairs Council announced today (Jun 18) the details of the plan to help Hong Kong people to stay and live in Taiwan. It is stated that the public and private sector will cooperate to help Hong Kong people settle down in Taiwan.
From 1 July 2020, a liaison office will be set up to handle enquiries from Hong Kong people wishing to stay in Taiwan. Those with threats to their lives will be given priority.
"From the anti-ELAB movement in 2019, to the forceful implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong recently, the Taiwanese were able to see the dedication of the Hong Kong people in this fighting for freedom. Beside condemning China for exploiting Hong Kong’s freedom and human rights, we will continue to show our support to Hong Kong at a institutional level."
Source: MAC website #Jun18
Further reading:
Pompeo says U.S. considers welcoming Hong Kong people, entrepreneurs
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests-usa-pompeo/pompeo-says-u-s-considering-welcoming-hong-kong-people-entrepreneurs-idUSKBN23837A
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#Stalking
Apple Daily Founder stalked by suspicious persons for 3 days
After the NPC passed the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, Lai Chee-ying, founder of Next Digital, was stalked by suspicious persons.
Apple Daily reported that from 16 Jun, Lai has been followed by unknown cars and individuals, and 2 minivans followed him from his home to his office in Tsuen Kwan O. He was also followed by several people in different areas in Hong Kong, armed with professional surveillance equipment.
One of the people stalking Lai was also found to share the same name as a senior police officer.
Source: Stand News
#Jun18 #JimmyLai #NextDigital #NationalSecurityLaw
Apple Daily Founder stalked by suspicious persons for 3 days
After the NPC passed the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, Lai Chee-ying, founder of Next Digital, was stalked by suspicious persons.
Apple Daily reported that from 16 Jun, Lai has been followed by unknown cars and individuals, and 2 minivans followed him from his home to his office in Tsuen Kwan O. He was also followed by several people in different areas in Hong Kong, armed with professional surveillance equipment.
One of the people stalking Lai was also found to share the same name as a senior police officer.
Source: Stand News
#Jun18 #JimmyLai #NextDigital #NationalSecurityLaw
#HongKongProtests #Students
School Boycott and Strike Referendum: Education Bureau Warns Against Participation
Hong Kong Secondary School Students Strike and the Hong Kong Strike will hold a referendum on school boycott and strike on 20 Jun to collect opinions on this issue.
Demosisto Vice President, Isaac Cheng Ka Long clained that the referendum was supported by most students, due to their concerned over how the National Security Law may affect their future. He was confident that there will be more than 10,000 effective votes.
The Education Bureau issued a letter to secondary and primary school principals that schools should not allow students to participate in the referendum.
If more than 60% of students and 80% unions supports the action, then an official strike will be started to oppose the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Source: Ming Pao ; Now News
#Jun18 #strike
School Boycott and Strike Referendum: Education Bureau Warns Against Participation
Hong Kong Secondary School Students Strike and the Hong Kong Strike will hold a referendum on school boycott and strike on 20 Jun to collect opinions on this issue.
Demosisto Vice President, Isaac Cheng Ka Long clained that the referendum was supported by most students, due to their concerned over how the National Security Law may affect their future. He was confident that there will be more than 10,000 effective votes.
The Education Bureau issued a letter to secondary and primary school principals that schools should not allow students to participate in the referendum.
If more than 60% of students and 80% unions supports the action, then an official strike will be started to oppose the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Source: Ming Pao ; Now News
#Jun18 #strike
#Education
Teacher who was shot in the eye in June does not get contract renewed by school
Secondary school Liberal Studies teacher, Yeung Tsz-tsun, who was shot in his right eye by the police on 12 June 2019 in Admiralty, confirmed that his contract with DGS was not renewed in March 2020. He decided to resign before his contract officially ended. Yeung posted on Facebook that the school ended his contract because the F3 Liberal Studies subject will be cancelled next year, so there will be enough manpower in the school. He admitted that unemployment is a challenge, but he hopes that he will return to the education sector one day.
Source: Stand News
#Jun18 #DGS #LiberalStudies #remember612
Teacher who was shot in the eye in June does not get contract renewed by school
Secondary school Liberal Studies teacher, Yeung Tsz-tsun, who was shot in his right eye by the police on 12 June 2019 in Admiralty, confirmed that his contract with DGS was not renewed in March 2020. He decided to resign before his contract officially ended. Yeung posted on Facebook that the school ended his contract because the F3 Liberal Studies subject will be cancelled next year, so there will be enough manpower in the school. He admitted that unemployment is a challenge, but he hopes that he will return to the education sector one day.
Source: Stand News
#Jun18 #DGS #LiberalStudies #remember612
#Censorship #Education
School Censors Students' Hand Gesture from Graduate Photos
The education sector in Hong Kong is suffering from white terror lately.
According to a group of CNEC Lee I Yao Memorial Secondary School graduates, their graduation photo was altered because they made the “Five Demands, Not One Less” gesture, known from the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. In the touched-up photo, their hand gestures were changed from “5, 1” to “4, 2”.
Their parents complained to the photographers about the forced change, but were told the alteration was “an order from the school”. Many criticised that the freedom of speech is exploited and the school cannot even tolerate a hand gesture.
Source: Apple Daily
#Jun18 #5DN1L #whiteterror
School Censors Students' Hand Gesture from Graduate Photos
The education sector in Hong Kong is suffering from white terror lately.
According to a group of CNEC Lee I Yao Memorial Secondary School graduates, their graduation photo was altered because they made the “Five Demands, Not One Less” gesture, known from the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. In the touched-up photo, their hand gestures were changed from “5, 1” to “4, 2”.
Their parents complained to the photographers about the forced change, but were told the alteration was “an order from the school”. Many criticised that the freedom of speech is exploited and the school cannot even tolerate a hand gesture.
Source: Apple Daily
#Jun18 #5DN1L #whiteterror
#NationalAnthemLaw
National Anthem Law to be Enforced in Schools During Statutory Holidays; Teachers May Report Misbehaving Students to the Police
The Education Bureau issued a guideline to all schools on how to display the Chinese national flag, Hong Kong flag and play the Chinese national anthem. The Bureau pointed out that if students fail to respect the Chinese national anthem, the school has the option to call the police for help. If parents ask the school to exempt their kids from singing the Chinese national anthem, the school needs to explain to them that it is a normal school activity.
The guideline also states that students have to raise the Chinese national flag, Hong Kong flag and sing the Chinese national anthem on 1 Jan, 1 Jul and 1 Oct. Yet it was not explained why and how such ceremony can be held with these three days being statutory holidays (New Year, HKSAR establishment day, and National Day).
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Jun18
National Anthem Law to be Enforced in Schools During Statutory Holidays; Teachers May Report Misbehaving Students to the Police
The Education Bureau issued a guideline to all schools on how to display the Chinese national flag, Hong Kong flag and play the Chinese national anthem. The Bureau pointed out that if students fail to respect the Chinese national anthem, the school has the option to call the police for help. If parents ask the school to exempt their kids from singing the Chinese national anthem, the school needs to explain to them that it is a normal school activity.
The guideline also states that students have to raise the Chinese national flag, Hong Kong flag and sing the Chinese national anthem on 1 Jan, 1 Jul and 1 Oct. Yet it was not explained why and how such ceremony can be held with these three days being statutory holidays (New Year, HKSAR establishment day, and National Day).
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Jun18
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教育局指若學生不尊重國歌應訓導處理 嚴重可向警求助
教育局向全港中、小學發通告，就學生展示國旗、區旗及奏唱國歌，提供指引。教育局指出，如果學生不尊重國歌，奏唱國歌時行為有偏差，學校應以訓育及輔導方式處理，若情況嚴重並涉及違法行為，校方未能處理，可考慮尋求警方協助。 教育局表示，如果教師故意在學生面前侮辱國歌，影響學校運作及他人，而校方未能處理，學校同樣可考慮尋求警方協助。如果有家長向學校要求校方豁免子女在校內唱國歌，學校就應向家長解釋，奏唱國歌屬校內正常學習活動，學生如無特殊理由應該參與。 教育局在音樂科的補充文件中提到，國歌教學分為三個階段。小一至小三…
District Commander of Mong Kok denies police brutality
Yau Tsim Mong District Council held a meeting in the morning of Jun 18. Pan-democratic lawmakers urged the police to follow up on police brutality in the district on 10 May and explain why citizens were asked to kneel on the ground when being stopped and searched near GT (Ellen Yeung) College.
District Commander of Mong Kok Bradley Stephen Wright explained the officer only asked citizens to “sit down” instead of “kneel”, and never raised any “inhumane requests”.
Pan-democratic lawyer To Kun-sun criticised him for being ridiculous and unreasonable. He pointed out either the citizens were willing to kneel down, or Wright trusted his subordinates blindly.
Source: InMedia HK #Jun18
#PoliceBrutality #PoliceState #HongKongPolice
What Happened on May 10:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20542
Yau Tsim Mong District Council held a meeting in the morning of Jun 18. Pan-democratic lawmakers urged the police to follow up on police brutality in the district on 10 May and explain why citizens were asked to kneel on the ground when being stopped and searched near GT (Ellen Yeung) College.
District Commander of Mong Kok Bradley Stephen Wright explained the officer only asked citizens to “sit down” instead of “kneel”, and never raised any “inhumane requests”.
Pan-democratic lawyer To Kun-sun criticised him for being ridiculous and unreasonable. He pointed out either the citizens were willing to kneel down, or Wright trusted his subordinates blindly.
Source: InMedia HK #Jun18
#PoliceBrutality #PoliceState #HongKongPolice
What Happened on May 10:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20542