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Taiwan Sets Example of Global Solidarity: To ship Australia 3 tons of fabric to make face masks

//Taiwan and Australia have reached an agreement in which the two countries will exchange raw materials desperately needed to battle the Wuhan coronavirus announced the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on March 30.

Taiwan will offer Australia 3 metric tons of non-woven fabric to produce surgical masks once Taiwan has reached sufficient domestic production capacity...

Australia has pledged to provide Taiwan with 1 million liters of alcohol which can be used to produce 4.2 million 300 milliliter bottles containing 75 percent alcohol to be used as a disinfectant.//

Source: Taiwan News #Mar31
#CoronavirusPandemic #FaceMasks

Europe thanks Taiwan for donating 5.6 million face masks during Coronavirus Pandemic
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19257
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Hong Kong Police pay late night visit but refuse to show warrant card, Citizen demands explanation

"On 26 March, 3 men and 1 woman proclaiming probe policemen arrived at Mr. Leung’s unit and hammered the door. They said they wanted to follow up a divorce case in 2017. Leung asked them to show their warrant cards, but the group rejected and said “there is no need to do so”. One man threatened Leung: "Don’t point finger, or we will charge you for assaulting police." The four “policemen” left the scene after 10 minutes of confrontation..."

Source: InMedia #Mar31
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Hong Kong Police pay late night visit but refuse to show warrant card, Citizen demands explanation

Mr. Leung, a resident of Nam Shan Estate made a report to Sham Shui Po Police Station, complaining that he was disturbed by 4 persons claiming to be policemen. He demanded an explanation from the commander of the Sham Shui Po District.

On 26 March, 3 men and 1 woman proclaiming probe policemen arrived at Mr. Leung’s unit and hammered the door. They said they wanted to follow up a divorce case in 2017. Leung asked them to show their warrant cards, but the group rejected and said “there is no need to do so”. One man threatened Leung: "Don’t point finger, or we will charge you for assaulting the police." The four “policemen” left the scene after 10 minutes of confrontation.

Mr. Leung had also received nuisance calls on that night and the following night, in which the caller cursed at him. Mr. Leung stressed that police officers must present their warrant cards and warrant issued by the court.

The security guard of the building recalled that around 10pm that night, 4 persons entered the building from the back door. He asked them to register their personal information, but was in vain.

Mr. Leung’s daughter had been arrested in the Anti-extradition law movement, but was not prosecuted. He doubted this if the incident was related to his daughter.

Source: InMedia #Mar31
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1072051

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#FailedState #Authoritarianism
Hong Kong Government Appoints Defeated Pro-Beijing Candidates and Figures to Public Offices

On 31 March, the government appointed 8 new members to the Youth Development Commission, a body that advises the government on the implementation of youth-related policies.

The 8 new members include 5 defeated candidates from last year's District Council election, who all belong to the pro-Beijing camp.

The remaining two new members also have a strong pro-Beijing background and relations: Kenneth Fok, son of pro-Establishment entrepreneur Timothy Fok, is a National Committee Member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; while Clarence Leung is the son of Andrew Leung, current chairman of the Legislative Council who is also a pro-Beijing politians.

Source: HKSAR Government #Mar31
#HongKong #AppointByGovernment #Appointment #DistrictCouncil
#Newapaper

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's twitter account suspended. Beijing said it was an impersonation account

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang’s twitter account has been suspended. China made a statement that this was an impersonation account, which was not operated by Geng Shuang.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespersons Hua Chunying and Zhao Lijan both have verified Twitter accounts, while another spokesperson Geng Shuang, also has a twitter account (@gengshuangCHN). Although his account was not verified, the public always thought it was authentic as he has repeatedly issued statements on China’s position, and his posts were widely quoted.

Before “Geng Shuang” account was suspended, the last tweet posted was a video on an American criticising Trump for the handling of Wuhan pneumonia, published on 28 Feb. “Listen to the voice of Americans”, “Geng Shuang” commented on the video. This tweet was also retweeted by the Chinese ambassador in Uganda.

After the account was suspended, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Arms Control Department stated on 19 March that it has been confirmed that Geng Shuang did not open a Twitter account, meaning the account @gengshuangCHN was impersonated.

Source: Unwire HK #Mar31
https://bit.ly/2V4BqAt

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Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist #AndyLi Represented By Mysterious Lawyer Not Appointed by His Family

Source: Stand News #Mar31

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Nike, H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton 'concerns'

State media outlets have since launched campaigns defending Xinjiang cotton and criticising the brands. H&M and Nike and are facing a backlash in China after they expressed concern about the alleged use of Uighur forced labour in cotton production. Many Chinese have called for boycotts and celebrities have cut ties and e-commerce platforms have dropped H&M.

Several Western countries sanction China over serious human rights violations against the Uighur Muslim minority in the Xinjiang autonomous region. The sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, target senior officials in the north-west region.

Source: BBC #Mar31

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56519411

#XinjiangCotton #China #Xinjiang #ChinaHumanRightsAbuse #HM #Nike
#MassSurveillance #Privacy
Media in the Netherlands: #Huawei Might Have Sent Users' Data to China

According to the media outlet de Volkskrant in the Netherlands, the local telecommunication company Telfort was aware sincec 2011 that the Chinese phone manufacturer Huawei could access the data of over millions of users without a trace.

This is revealed in an internal report of KPN, the parent company of Telport; however, the company has never informed relevant department such as the Data Protection Authority (#DPA) and their customers.

Scholars pointed out the possibilty of having the data channeled to China, although Huawei denied that data has been shared.

Source: Stand News #Mar31

https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E5%A4%96%E5%AA%92-%E8%8F%AF%E7%82%BA%E6%9B%BE%E5%8F%AF%E4%B8%8D%E7%95%99%E7%97%95%E8%B7%A1%E5%AD%98%E5%8F%96%E8%8D%B7%E8%98%AD%E9%9B%BB%E8%A8%8A%E5%95%86%E9%81%8E%E7%99%BE%E8%90%AC%E7%94%A8%E6%88%B6%E8%B3%87%E6%96%99/

#Telport #KPN #Telecommunication #BigData #BigBrother
Exclusive: Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang

The group of more than 50 investors, backed by the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, said it is in the process of contacting more than 40 companies, including H&M, VF Corp, Hugo Boss and Zara-owner Inditex, requesting more information about their supply chains and urging them to quit situations that could lead to human rights abuses.

The investor alliance alleged that companies removing or moving statements in relation to Xinjiang were doing so in fear of commercial retaliation from the Chinese government. It also said compliance rules were being developed in other markets, including the European Union, obliging them to fully disclose their supply chains.

Source: Reuters #Mar31

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-xinjiang-shareholders-exclusive/exclusive-investors-press-companies-on-human-rights-in-xinjiang-idUSKBN2BM2FP

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Exclusive: Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang

A group of religious and socially conscious investors and other funds are ramping up pressure on Western companies over alleged human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, highlighting the challenges for brands trying to maintain their business ties amid rising tensions.

The group of more than 50 investors, backed by the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, said it is in the process of contacting more than 40 companies, including H&M, VF Corp, Hugo Boss and Zara-owner Inditex, requesting more information about their supply chains and urging them to quit situations that could lead to human rights abuses.

Source: Reuters #Mar31

https://reut.rs/31wruU3

#China #Investors #HumanRights #Xinjiang
UK judges quit Hong Kong's top court over national security law concerns while Canadian and Australian judges decide to remain

Source: InmediaHK, #Mar30; HKFP, #Mar31

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UK judges quit Hong Kong's top court over national security law concerns while Canadian and Australian judges decide to remain

Two senior British judges, including the president of the UK Supreme Court, Lord #RobertReed and his deputy Lord #PatrickHodge resigned from Hong Kong's highest court. Four of the ten remaining overseas judges, however, said they would remain to defend the city's "last surviving strong institution of democracy".

Reed said in a statement on March 30, 2022, that they could no longer serve in Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal "without appearing to endorse an administration which has departed from values of political freedom."

The judges resignation was endorsed by the UK prime minister as #BorisJohnson told MPs: “They have evidently concluded the constraints of the national security law make it impossible for them to serve in the way they would want.”

British Foreign Secretary #LizTruss also said that the situation had reached a tippingpoint "untenable" for judges to serve independently without risk legitimising oppression.

"We have seen a systematic erosion of liberty and democracy in Hong Kong. Since the National Security Law was imposed, authorities have cracked down on free speech, the free press and free association."

Four of the ten remaining overseas judges, however, have said on the next day that they will remain, including former Canadian chief justice Beverley McLachlin, Australian judges William Gummow, Anthony Murray Gleeson and Robert French.

Sources:
InmediaHK, #Mar30;
https://bit.ly/3LqiLrr

HKFP, #Mar31
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/03/31/australian-canadian-judges-to-stay-on-hong-kong-top-court-after-2-uk-judges-quit-citing-security-law/

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Former Confederation of Trade Unions leaders brought in for questioning by Hong Kong national security police

Four former leaders of a disbanded pro-democracy union have reportedly been brought in for questioning by Hong Kong’s national security police after allegedly failing to supply information about its past activities.

"The core members of the CTU allegedly violated the Societies Ordinance and needed to assist our investigations," a police source said.

The former chair of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (#HKCTU) Joe Wong, former vice-chair Leo Tang, ex-treasurer Chung Chung-fai, and former general secretary Lee Cheuk-yan – who is currently behind bars – were taken on March 31, 2022 to assist police investigations.

The HKCTU was Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy union coalition, representing almost 100 affiliated organisations totalling around 145,000 members, before its dissolution in October 2021.

Despite the shutdown, the Security Bureau issued a statement saying any organisation or its members would “remain criminally liable” for offences committed, regardless of disbandment.

Source: Inmediahk, HKFP; #Mar31
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Former Confederation of Trade Unions leaders brought in for questioning by Hong Kong national security police

Source: Inmediahk, HKFP; #Mar31

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Former Confederation of Trade Unions leaders brought in for questioning by Hong Kong national security police

Four former leaders of a disbanded pro-democracy union have reportedly been brought in for questioning by Hong Kong’s national security police after allegedly failing to supply information about its past activities.

"The core members of the CTU allegedly violated the Societies Ordinance and needed to assist our investigations," a police source said.

The former chair of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (#HKCTU) Joe Wong, former vice-chair Leo Tang, ex-treasurer Chung Chung-fai, and former general secretary Lee Cheuk-yan – who is currently behind bars – were taken on March 31, 2022 to assist police investigations.

The HKCTU was Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy union coalition, representing almost 100 affiliated organisations totalling around 145,000 members, before its dissolution in October 2021.

Despite the shutdown, the Security Bureau issued a statement saying any organisation or its members would “remain criminally liable” for offences committed, regardless of disbandment.

Source: Inmediahk, HKFP; #Mar31
https://bit.ly/3LxdqyP