CCTV fired TWELVE CONSECUTIVE SHOTS strongly condemning the US Senate for passing the SO-CALLED Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
Xinwen Lianbo
Editor’s Note: (20 Nov) CCTV is predominant state television broadcaster in Mainland China, Xinwen Lianbo is a daily news programme. Almost half of the airtime was used to do an in-depth report from twelve perspectives on this issue
Source: https://news.ifeng.com/c/7rlJNeM8vRo
#CCTV #HKHRDA
Xinwen Lianbo
Editor’s Note: (20 Nov) CCTV is predominant state television broadcaster in Mainland China, Xinwen Lianbo is a daily news programme. Almost half of the airtime was used to do an in-depth report from twelve perspectives on this issue
Source: https://news.ifeng.com/c/7rlJNeM8vRo
#CCTV #HKHRDA
Ifeng
新闻联播12连发批美干涉中国内政 香港是中国的香港！
Students demand the truth from the HKDI
A group of students of the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) went to the campus yesterday (Nov 28). They posted flyers demanding the school to give further explanation to the death of Chan Yin-Lam and to disclose full CCTV footages. Although the school was closed, a lot of students pushed open the gates outside the school. They also flew origami airplane made with promotional materials of the movement into the school.
Source: Stand News
#hongkongdesigninstitute #chanyinlam #cctv
A group of students of the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) went to the campus yesterday (Nov 28). They posted flyers demanding the school to give further explanation to the death of Chan Yin-Lam and to disclose full CCTV footages. Although the school was closed, a lot of students pushed open the gates outside the school. They also flew origami airplane made with promotional materials of the movement into the school.
Source: Stand News
#hongkongdesigninstitute #chanyinlam #cctv
#Newspaper
’China needs to apologize for troubles’ Former host at CCTV’s speech caused massive attack by netizens
(25 Feb) A former host at state broadcaster CCTV, Qiu Menghuang said, “China needs to apologize to the world with a bow and say ‘sorry we have caused troubles for everyone.” He posted the comment on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter, and was massively attacked by netizens.
Netizens said ‘Wuhan has suffered for the whole world with a city lockdown, China has suffered for everyone.” And that Qiu’s speech helps stimulate racism against Chinese by implying ‘Chinese are wrong, Chinese deserve to die”.
“Even though the stereotype of ‘sick man of Asia’ has been shattered for over a century, can we be slightly more gentle and apologetic in our tone, humbly put on a face mask and give a bow to the world and say ‘sorry that we have caused troubles for everyone” he wrote on his Weibo on February 20th.
His comment was to respond a US article named ‘China is the real sick man of Asia’ on Wall Street Journal, which triggered an incident of suspected insulting against Chinese.
Many netizens disagreed and recapped Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization's Polio and Emergencies Cluster, “The world owes Wuhan big time because of all the sacrifices they have made” and stated “the virus is a natural disaster, a common enemy of everyone. It happens everywhere, just that this time it happened in Wuhan. Wuhan took up all the suffering themselves with a city lockdown, China suffered for everyone in the world.”
Another netizen continued, “Qiu’s speech is very dangerous. He provides a ethical reason for racism against Chinese – Chinese did a wrong thing, Chinese deserves to die. Qiu, as a Chinese, would not apologize to the world by killing himself.”
Qiu had then deleted his comment, but that did not stop the vicious and extremist nationalistic comments, such as ‘A slave is a slave. He would not stand up even when you ask him to’, ‘CCTV really breeds all kinds of monsters’, ‘There is always someone loves to kneel down to be a dog of double standard. The whole world should thank and remember Wuhan, ‘The west do not let go of any chance for anti-Chinese, and the public intellectuals in China follow in their footsteps.’
Source: Apple Daily
https://bit.ly/2PEb72c
Further reading:
Caricature on Denmark Newspaper Stirs up Resentment among Chinese Netizens
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/16176
Why did a Dutch cartoonist's work make many people angry?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17027
Analysis of Chinese Extreme Nationalism
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/11146
#Coronavirus #Nationalism #CCTV #WHO
’China needs to apologize for troubles’ Former host at CCTV’s speech caused massive attack by netizens
(25 Feb) A former host at state broadcaster CCTV, Qiu Menghuang said, “China needs to apologize to the world with a bow and say ‘sorry we have caused troubles for everyone.” He posted the comment on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter, and was massively attacked by netizens.
Netizens said ‘Wuhan has suffered for the whole world with a city lockdown, China has suffered for everyone.” And that Qiu’s speech helps stimulate racism against Chinese by implying ‘Chinese are wrong, Chinese deserve to die”.
“Even though the stereotype of ‘sick man of Asia’ has been shattered for over a century, can we be slightly more gentle and apologetic in our tone, humbly put on a face mask and give a bow to the world and say ‘sorry that we have caused troubles for everyone” he wrote on his Weibo on February 20th.
His comment was to respond a US article named ‘China is the real sick man of Asia’ on Wall Street Journal, which triggered an incident of suspected insulting against Chinese.
Many netizens disagreed and recapped Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization's Polio and Emergencies Cluster, “The world owes Wuhan big time because of all the sacrifices they have made” and stated “the virus is a natural disaster, a common enemy of everyone. It happens everywhere, just that this time it happened in Wuhan. Wuhan took up all the suffering themselves with a city lockdown, China suffered for everyone in the world.”
Another netizen continued, “Qiu’s speech is very dangerous. He provides a ethical reason for racism against Chinese – Chinese did a wrong thing, Chinese deserves to die. Qiu, as a Chinese, would not apologize to the world by killing himself.”
Qiu had then deleted his comment, but that did not stop the vicious and extremist nationalistic comments, such as ‘A slave is a slave. He would not stand up even when you ask him to’, ‘CCTV really breeds all kinds of monsters’, ‘There is always someone loves to kneel down to be a dog of double standard. The whole world should thank and remember Wuhan, ‘The west do not let go of any chance for anti-Chinese, and the public intellectuals in China follow in their footsteps.’
Source: Apple Daily
https://bit.ly/2PEb72c
Further reading:
Caricature on Denmark Newspaper Stirs up Resentment among Chinese Netizens
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/16176
Why did a Dutch cartoonist's work make many people angry?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17027
Analysis of Chinese Extreme Nationalism
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/11146
#Coronavirus #Nationalism #CCTV #WHO
Despite High Court order, MTR released incomplete CCTV footages to arrestee who was allegedly beaten and trampled on by police officers in the 831 incident
#MTR #CCTV #PrinceEdward831
#MTR #CCTV #PrinceEdward831
#TVB #ChinaPropaganda
Evident favoritism towards Pro-china Broadcaster in Communications Authority’s Enforcement
The complaint against the RTHK programme, Headliner, a popular satirical show, for "defaming and insulting" Hong Kong Police force was substantiated according to findings from Communications Authority’s investigation.
The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, which oversees the Authority, said no broadcaster should spread hatred and the Bureau chief, Edward Yau Tang-wah, demanded an immediate review and suspension of the programme.
When it comes to controversial programmes produced by pro-china broadcasters, Hong Kong officials responded differently. A 80-min program about the Hong Kong ptotesds, which was produced by the Chinese Central Television (CCTV), was broadcasted in early June on all of the city’s free and paid TV channels, including TVB News & Finance Channel, NOW Finance Channel and Cable TV paid channel.
The program claimed to "analyse the hidden forces" behind the movement, pointing fingers directly at the “pro-independence” politicians and "foreign interference" for "strategizing and inciting the riots".
The US consulate accused the CCTV program as a “blatant fraudulent misrepresentation” and 377 complaints were received as the Communications Authority admitted.
Charles Mok, Panel Chair on Information Technology and Broadcasting of Legislative Council said “the content of the documentary could be tightened”. He urged the Authority to seriously investigate into the matter.
Surprisingly, CEDB stepped back on this incident and responded conservatively by only highlighting formalities and established complaint handling procedures as their defense.
Source: Apple Daily
https://bit.ly/2U6vdVk
#Jun4 #PressFreedom #CCTV
Evident favoritism towards Pro-china Broadcaster in Communications Authority’s Enforcement
The complaint against the RTHK programme, Headliner, a popular satirical show, for "defaming and insulting" Hong Kong Police force was substantiated according to findings from Communications Authority’s investigation.
The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, which oversees the Authority, said no broadcaster should spread hatred and the Bureau chief, Edward Yau Tang-wah, demanded an immediate review and suspension of the programme.
When it comes to controversial programmes produced by pro-china broadcasters, Hong Kong officials responded differently. A 80-min program about the Hong Kong ptotesds, which was produced by the Chinese Central Television (CCTV), was broadcasted in early June on all of the city’s free and paid TV channels, including TVB News & Finance Channel, NOW Finance Channel and Cable TV paid channel.
The program claimed to "analyse the hidden forces" behind the movement, pointing fingers directly at the “pro-independence” politicians and "foreign interference" for "strategizing and inciting the riots".
The US consulate accused the CCTV program as a “blatant fraudulent misrepresentation” and 377 complaints were received as the Communications Authority admitted.
Charles Mok, Panel Chair on Information Technology and Broadcasting of Legislative Council said “the content of the documentary could be tightened”. He urged the Authority to seriously investigate into the matter.
Surprisingly, CEDB stepped back on this incident and responded conservatively by only highlighting formalities and established complaint handling procedures as their defense.
Source: Apple Daily
https://bit.ly/2U6vdVk
#Jun4 #PressFreedom #CCTV
#WhiteTerror
Pro-Beijing Camp Suggest Surveilance Camera in Polling Stations, Suggestion Denied by Electoral Affairs Commission
The Legislative Council election will be held on 6 September in Hong Kong. Pro-Beijing lawmakers suggested earlier to set up a prioritised queue for the elderly, with the Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) having denied the proposal. Pro-establishment lawmakers held a press conference on July 3 to raise this suggestion again, and suggested adding CCTV in polling stations.
EAC responded by stressing a prioritised queue will not be set up, but there will be measures to assist the elderly and pregnant women. The Commission stated that there will be recording devices in polling stations, yet CCTVs will not be set up as confidentiality is an important principle of the election.
Source: Stand News
#Jul3 #LegCoElection #CCTV #Surveillance
Pro-Beijing Camp Suggest Surveilance Camera in Polling Stations, Suggestion Denied by Electoral Affairs Commission
The Legislative Council election will be held on 6 September in Hong Kong. Pro-Beijing lawmakers suggested earlier to set up a prioritised queue for the elderly, with the Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) having denied the proposal. Pro-establishment lawmakers held a press conference on July 3 to raise this suggestion again, and suggested adding CCTV in polling stations.
EAC responded by stressing a prioritised queue will not be set up, but there will be measures to assist the elderly and pregnant women. The Commission stated that there will be recording devices in polling stations, yet CCTVs will not be set up as confidentiality is an important principle of the election.
Source: Stand News
#Jul3 #LegCoElection #CCTV #Surveillance
#CCTV #DengChongHua
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office: More Laws to Come in Hong Kong regarding China's National Security
In an interview with China's state media CCTV, Deng Chong-hua, the deputy director of the PRC's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, revealed that the PRC's National People’s Congress can authorize the Standing Committee to pass legislations regarding Hong Kong on more than just one occasion.
Evaluating the situation in Hong Kong, the Standing Committee will continue to set up relevant legislation to deter and punish any crimes concerning China’s National Security.
Deng insisted that the national security is a matter responsible by the Central Government in Beijing. He emphasized there are numerous incidents that damage national security in Hong Kong, yet the central government is only managing four kinds of criminal activities stated in the law. He claimed this showed how little control the central government is exerting over Hong Kong, and that most cases will be followed by the relevant parties of the Hong Kong government.
Source: 881903 Radio #Jul4
#NationalSecurityLaw #HongKongandMacauAffairsOffice
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office: More Laws to Come in Hong Kong regarding China's National Security
In an interview with China's state media CCTV, Deng Chong-hua, the deputy director of the PRC's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, revealed that the PRC's National People’s Congress can authorize the Standing Committee to pass legislations regarding Hong Kong on more than just one occasion.
Evaluating the situation in Hong Kong, the Standing Committee will continue to set up relevant legislation to deter and punish any crimes concerning China’s National Security.
Deng insisted that the national security is a matter responsible by the Central Government in Beijing. He emphasized there are numerous incidents that damage national security in Hong Kong, yet the central government is only managing four kinds of criminal activities stated in the law. He claimed this showed how little control the central government is exerting over Hong Kong, and that most cases will be followed by the relevant parties of the Hong Kong government.
Source: 881903 Radio #Jul4
#NationalSecurityLaw #HongKongandMacauAffairsOffice
#ChinaMedia #CGTN #CCTV
China’s CGTN found in serious breach of UK broadcasting rules Chinese state TV network had aired allegedly forced confessions of British citizen Peter Humphrey
//The UK’s media regulator has found China’s state broadcaster to be in “serious” breach of its rules on fair treatment and privacy after it aired allegedly forced confessions, putting the network at risk of losing its licence to broadcast in the country.
Ofcom said on Monday that China Global Television Network’s two programmes China 24 and News Hour had breached rules “both in connection with the obtaining of material included in the programmes, and in the programmes as broadcast”.
In May, Ofcom found CGTN had broken its broadcasting rules on impartiality and failed to present alternative viewpoints to that of Beijing after separate investigations into its coverage of pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong last year.//
Source: Financial Times #Jul6
China’s CGTN found in serious breach of UK broadcasting rules Chinese state TV network had aired allegedly forced confessions of British citizen Peter Humphrey
//The UK’s media regulator has found China’s state broadcaster to be in “serious” breach of its rules on fair treatment and privacy after it aired allegedly forced confessions, putting the network at risk of losing its licence to broadcast in the country.
Ofcom said on Monday that China Global Television Network’s two programmes China 24 and News Hour had breached rules “both in connection with the obtaining of material included in the programmes, and in the programmes as broadcast”.
In May, Ofcom found CGTN had broken its broadcasting rules on impartiality and failed to present alternative viewpoints to that of Beijing after separate investigations into its coverage of pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong last year.//
Source: Financial Times #Jul6
CCTV Warns "First War Will Be Final” and Military Drills over Taiwan's Airspace. Tsai Ing-wen Says Threats are Meaningless and Has Confidence in National Security
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said in a public speech last Monday (10 Aug) that the People's Liberation Army’s (PLA) strategy for attacking Taiwan is that "the first war will be final", and that it will not allow Taiwan the chance to wait for the US’s military assistance. China's official media, China Central Television (CCTV), made the same statement in its straits commentary yesterday (18 August), claiming that PLA has the strength, confidence and determination to “enforce unification”, and warned that the PLA may perform military drills around the island and even over Taiwan's airspace. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen today responded that China's incessant military threats are "meaningless," stressing that Taiwan has been closely monitoring the situation and has full control over the military condition. She was confident that Taiwan could protect its national security and believed that the international community would not accept any actions that undermine regional peace and stability.
Following Ma's earlier remarks in a public speech that the PLA's strategy on Taiwan is that "the first war will be final," CCTV published a straits commentary yesterday (18 Aug) mentioning the same statement. Entitled "US-Taiwan Collusion and Provocations Will Face a Decisive Blow", the article stated that the PLA has the strength, confidence and determination to “enforce unification”, and when that happens, “the first war will be final”. It stated that Taiwan could not afford the consequences of war, and that even US interference would not save “Taiwan independence” from that. The commentary also accused Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party of “relying on the US for independence” and “using military force to resist unification”, claiming the more “arrogant” Taiwan assumes in these stances, the stronger the PLA’s counter responses will be, “Today’s drill is in the Taiwan Strait plus its northern and southern ends. For tomorrow, a bigger drill around the island or even over Taiwan's airspace is not out of the question either."
Source: Stand News #Aug19
#Taiwan #TaiwanStrait #PeopleLiberationArmy #PLA #TaiwanIndependence #MilitaryDrill #CCTV #China #TsaiIngwen #Mayingjeou
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said in a public speech last Monday (10 Aug) that the People's Liberation Army’s (PLA) strategy for attacking Taiwan is that "the first war will be final", and that it will not allow Taiwan the chance to wait for the US’s military assistance. China's official media, China Central Television (CCTV), made the same statement in its straits commentary yesterday (18 August), claiming that PLA has the strength, confidence and determination to “enforce unification”, and warned that the PLA may perform military drills around the island and even over Taiwan's airspace. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen today responded that China's incessant military threats are "meaningless," stressing that Taiwan has been closely monitoring the situation and has full control over the military condition. She was confident that Taiwan could protect its national security and believed that the international community would not accept any actions that undermine regional peace and stability.
Following Ma's earlier remarks in a public speech that the PLA's strategy on Taiwan is that "the first war will be final," CCTV published a straits commentary yesterday (18 Aug) mentioning the same statement. Entitled "US-Taiwan Collusion and Provocations Will Face a Decisive Blow", the article stated that the PLA has the strength, confidence and determination to “enforce unification”, and when that happens, “the first war will be final”. It stated that Taiwan could not afford the consequences of war, and that even US interference would not save “Taiwan independence” from that. The commentary also accused Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party of “relying on the US for independence” and “using military force to resist unification”, claiming the more “arrogant” Taiwan assumes in these stances, the stronger the PLA’s counter responses will be, “Today’s drill is in the Taiwan Strait plus its northern and southern ends. For tomorrow, a bigger drill around the island or even over Taiwan's airspace is not out of the question either."
Source: Stand News #Aug19
#Taiwan #TaiwanStrait #PeopleLiberationArmy #PLA #TaiwanIndependence #MilitaryDrill #CCTV #China #TsaiIngwen #Mayingjeou
#Australia
Australian Foreign Minister: Australian-Chinese Female Host for CCTV’s Overseas Operation Detained in Beijing
The Australian government has confirmed that Australian-Chinese reporter Cheng Lei is being detained in Beijing. An employee of China Global Television Network (CGTV), an overseas subsidiary of China’s state media organization CCTV, Cheng is under residential surveillance. The Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) described the case as a “fresh challenge” to Australia-China relations.
A statement from Australia’s foreign minister Marise Payne confirms that Cheng is detained in Beijing, China’s capital. Australian diplomats were allowed a conversation with her by video conferencing last week. The statement said the Australian government had been informed that Cheng, an Australian citizen, had been detained in China.
Australia received an official notification of Cheng’s detention from the Chinese authorities on 14 August. Australian officials made their first consular visit to Cheng by means of a video conference at the detention facility on 27 August. The Australian authorities promised to “continue to provide assistance and support to her and her family”.
Colleagues: Cheng had not replied to messages for weeks
According to the ABC’s report, Cheng’s co-workers at CGTV noticed that she had not been replying to messages for weeks and started to worry about her. They suspected that she might have been detained by the Chinese authorities. No charges have yet been pressed against Cheng, though she is kept under what is known as “residential surveillance at a designated location”. Several of her family members, including two children, are in Melbourne.
Cheng’s family has since issued a statement, saying they were aware of the current situation of Cheng Lei as reported by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). They added that they will communicate closely with DFAT and give Cheng their full support. “In China,” they said, “due process will be observed and we look forward to a satisfactory and timely conclusion to the matter.”
Born in 1975 in Yueyang, Hunan, Cheng moved to Australia with her parents when she was 10. She gained a business degree at The University of Queensland in 1994 and became a business analyst in 2001. She joined CCTV the next year and later the financial channel CNBC Asia, where she had worked for nine years, stationed in China and Singapore. The ABC described her as being “well known” in the Australian community of Beijing for having hosted various events for business associations and the Australian Embassy.
China’s Foreign Ministry has yet to comment on the matter. Cheng is the second Australian detained in Beijing. Writer and former Chinese government employee Yang Hengjun was detained by the Chinese authorities back in January 2019. He has been placed under investigation for espionage and denied access to his lawyer for the past 19 months. This July, the Australian government updated its travel advisory for China, warning citizens of an increased risk of being arbitrarily detained.
Source: Stand News #Sep01
#China #CCTV #CGTV #Diplomacy
Australian Foreign Minister: Australian-Chinese Female Host for CCTV’s Overseas Operation Detained in Beijing
The Australian government has confirmed that Australian-Chinese reporter Cheng Lei is being detained in Beijing. An employee of China Global Television Network (CGTV), an overseas subsidiary of China’s state media organization CCTV, Cheng is under residential surveillance. The Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) described the case as a “fresh challenge” to Australia-China relations.
A statement from Australia’s foreign minister Marise Payne confirms that Cheng is detained in Beijing, China’s capital. Australian diplomats were allowed a conversation with her by video conferencing last week. The statement said the Australian government had been informed that Cheng, an Australian citizen, had been detained in China.
Australia received an official notification of Cheng’s detention from the Chinese authorities on 14 August. Australian officials made their first consular visit to Cheng by means of a video conference at the detention facility on 27 August. The Australian authorities promised to “continue to provide assistance and support to her and her family”.
Colleagues: Cheng had not replied to messages for weeks
According to the ABC’s report, Cheng’s co-workers at CGTV noticed that she had not been replying to messages for weeks and started to worry about her. They suspected that she might have been detained by the Chinese authorities. No charges have yet been pressed against Cheng, though she is kept under what is known as “residential surveillance at a designated location”. Several of her family members, including two children, are in Melbourne.
Cheng’s family has since issued a statement, saying they were aware of the current situation of Cheng Lei as reported by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). They added that they will communicate closely with DFAT and give Cheng their full support. “In China,” they said, “due process will be observed and we look forward to a satisfactory and timely conclusion to the matter.”
Born in 1975 in Yueyang, Hunan, Cheng moved to Australia with her parents when she was 10. She gained a business degree at The University of Queensland in 1994 and became a business analyst in 2001. She joined CCTV the next year and later the financial channel CNBC Asia, where she had worked for nine years, stationed in China and Singapore. The ABC described her as being “well known” in the Australian community of Beijing for having hosted various events for business associations and the Australian Embassy.
China’s Foreign Ministry has yet to comment on the matter. Cheng is the second Australian detained in Beijing. Writer and former Chinese government employee Yang Hengjun was detained by the Chinese authorities back in January 2019. He has been placed under investigation for espionage and denied access to his lawyer for the past 19 months. This July, the Australian government updated its travel advisory for China, warning citizens of an increased risk of being arbitrarily detained.
Source: Stand News #Sep01
#China #CCTV #CGTV #Diplomacy
#FakeNews #Disinformation
China Tampers With #WHO Video, Removes a Crucial "If", and Falsely Claims Vaccine Success
China's state-run CCTV News posted a video on Sept 24, 2020 to their Chinese-language Facebook page, claiming that WHO had stated that China's COVID-19 vaccine had "proved to be successful" in current clinical trials.
The video was reposted by a number of pro-Beijing Facebook pages, with captions such as "WHO Top Scientist: New Chinese COVID Vaccine Proven to be Effective", "China is Great 👍 For the Good of the World".
However, Factcheck Lab compared the video disseminated by China with the actual proceedings of WHO's press conference, and found that CCTV had cut the statement out of context, carefully removing a paronwith a crucial "if". Moreover, stock footage is played over the resulting audio clip, carefully concealing the distortion of facts upon the edits made by the China-owned news organization.
In the CCTV video [1], the quote from WHO Chief Scientist, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, was modified to apparently claim that China had already created a successful vaccine:
"... very active vaccine development programme and several of their vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of clinical trial so this is also of interest to us so we're following those very closely. Some of their candidates actually proved to be successful in the clinical trials that are going on"
The full quote of Dr. Swaminathan is preserved in the conference transcripts [2] and video [3] of the Sept 21 press conference. The parts edited out by CCTV makes it sound that the above italicized quote was not meant to be an assertive statement on its own:
"We've been engaged in discussions with China for the last several months because, as you know, they also have a very active vaccine development programme and several of their vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of clinical trial so this is also of interest to us so we're following those very closely. <b>We've had very constructive and open discussions with them and they have always been reiterating their commitment to global access if some of their candidates actually prove to be successful in the clinical trials that are going on."
Taken in its entirety, it is clear that Dr Swaminathan's statement was only acknowledging China's promise to share any vaccines that they might develop.
In other words, the edited CCTV video, as well as the reposts made by pro-Beijing pages, had deliberately modified the scientist's statement to make false claims of China's success, and is clearly an intentional attempt to mislead the public.
NOTES:
[1] CCTV News video:
https://www.facebook.com/761870613900500/posts/3972027886218074
[2] Transcript of WHO COVID-19 Virtual Press Conference, 21 September 2020:
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/transcripts/joint-covid-19-virtual-press-conference---21-september.pdf#page=16
[3] Video of press conference, beginning at Dr. Swaminathan's statement (0:42:44):
https://youtu.be/ia8DElK7SE4?t=2564
Source: FactCheck Lab, Hong Kong #30Sept2020 https://www.factchecklab.org/20200930/
#WuhanPneumonia #CoronavirusPandemic #Covid19Vaccine
#CCPLies #CCTV
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[Editor's Note:
As the WHO represents the world's concerted effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, such misleading reports only serves to undermine the organization's credibility and international cooperation. It is all the more despicable that it would come from a state-run media such as China's CCTV; such falsehood is an affront to any journalist's commitment to the pursuit of the truth, and ought to be widely condemned.]
The false video was first reported by Factcheck Lab on Sept 30, 2020.
Their original report in Chinese is attached as follows:
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China Tampers With #WHO Video, Removes a Crucial "If", and Falsely Claims Vaccine Success
China's state-run CCTV News posted a video on Sept 24, 2020 to their Chinese-language Facebook page, claiming that WHO had stated that China's COVID-19 vaccine had "proved to be successful" in current clinical trials.
The video was reposted by a number of pro-Beijing Facebook pages, with captions such as "WHO Top Scientist: New Chinese COVID Vaccine Proven to be Effective", "China is Great 👍 For the Good of the World".
However, Factcheck Lab compared the video disseminated by China with the actual proceedings of WHO's press conference, and found that CCTV had cut the statement out of context, carefully removing a paronwith a crucial "if". Moreover, stock footage is played over the resulting audio clip, carefully concealing the distortion of facts upon the edits made by the China-owned news organization.
In the CCTV video [1], the quote from WHO Chief Scientist, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, was modified to apparently claim that China had already created a successful vaccine:
"... very active vaccine development programme and several of their vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of clinical trial so this is also of interest to us so we're following those very closely. Some of their candidates actually proved to be successful in the clinical trials that are going on"
The full quote of Dr. Swaminathan is preserved in the conference transcripts [2] and video [3] of the Sept 21 press conference. The parts edited out by CCTV makes it sound that the above italicized quote was not meant to be an assertive statement on its own:
"We've been engaged in discussions with China for the last several months because, as you know, they also have a very active vaccine development programme and several of their vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of clinical trial so this is also of interest to us so we're following those very closely. <b>We've had very constructive and open discussions with them and they have always been reiterating their commitment to global access if some of their candidates actually prove to be successful in the clinical trials that are going on."
Taken in its entirety, it is clear that Dr Swaminathan's statement was only acknowledging China's promise to share any vaccines that they might develop.
In other words, the edited CCTV video, as well as the reposts made by pro-Beijing pages, had deliberately modified the scientist's statement to make false claims of China's success, and is clearly an intentional attempt to mislead the public.
NOTES:
[1] CCTV News video:
https://www.facebook.com/761870613900500/posts/3972027886218074
[2] Transcript of WHO COVID-19 Virtual Press Conference, 21 September 2020:
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/transcripts/joint-covid-19-virtual-press-conference---21-september.pdf#page=16
[3] Video of press conference, beginning at Dr. Swaminathan's statement (0:42:44):
https://youtu.be/ia8DElK7SE4?t=2564
Source: FactCheck Lab, Hong Kong #30Sept2020 https://www.factchecklab.org/20200930/
#WuhanPneumonia #CoronavirusPandemic #Covid19Vaccine
#CCPLies #CCTV
=======
[Editor's Note:
As the WHO represents the world's concerted effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, such misleading reports only serves to undermine the organization's credibility and international cooperation. It is all the more despicable that it would come from a state-run media such as China's CCTV; such falsehood is an affront to any journalist's commitment to the pursuit of the truth, and ought to be widely condemned.]
The false video was first reported by Factcheck Lab on Sept 30, 2020.
Their original report in Chinese is attached as follows:
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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China's CCTV said the NBA continued to Release Goodwill after the Suspension, Rebroadcasting from Tomorrow
NBA Team Houston Rockets Director Daryl Morey supported Hong Kong democracy on Twitter, causing dissatisfaction from China. At that time, CCTV announced that they would stop broadcasting events and “would investigate all cooperation and exchanges involving the NBA”. After a year, CCTV indicated today that they would rebroadcast NBA from tomorrow (10th October). The spokesperson stated that he noted NBA continued to show their goodwill, including “expressed holiday blessings to Chinese fans” on National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival and “Put active efforts in areas including supporting the Chinese people to fight COVID-19 pandemic”.
CCTV stated today (9th October), “Basketball has a broad mass base and viewing demand in China”. As a result, the CCTV Sports Channel would resume broadcasting the NBA competitions as “normal broadcast arrangement” on the morning of 10th October, Hong Kong time. The NBA 19/20 season has reached the finals, and it would be the fifth game by the time of rebroadcasting. For the time being, Los Angeles Lakers led the Miami Heat with 3:1 games, only one victory away from the championship.
The NBA team Houston Rockets Director Daryl Morey posted a “Stand with Hong Kong” photo on Twitter, indicating his support for Hong Kong democracy. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver showed his support for Morey to exercise freedom of speech. CCTV first announced the suspension on broadcasting the competitions of Houston Rockets, then issued a statement about the immediate ban for NBA preseason broadcasting and would investigate all NBA-related cooperation and exchanges.
Source: Stand News #Oct09
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China's CCTV said the NBA continued to Release Goodwill after the Suspension, Rebroadcasting from Tomorrow
NBA Team Houston Rockets Director Daryl Morey supported Hong Kong democracy on Twitter, causing dissatisfaction from China. At that time, CCTV announced that they would stop broadcasting events and “would investigate all cooperation and exchanges involving the NBA”. After a year, CCTV indicated today that they would rebroadcast NBA from tomorrow (10th October). The spokesperson stated that he noted NBA continued to show their goodwill, including “expressed holiday blessings to Chinese fans” on National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival and “Put active efforts in areas including supporting the Chinese people to fight COVID-19 pandemic”.
CCTV stated today (9th October), “Basketball has a broad mass base and viewing demand in China”. As a result, the CCTV Sports Channel would resume broadcasting the NBA competitions as “normal broadcast arrangement” on the morning of 10th October, Hong Kong time. The NBA 19/20 season has reached the finals, and it would be the fifth game by the time of rebroadcasting. For the time being, Los Angeles Lakers led the Miami Heat with 3:1 games, only one victory away from the championship.
The NBA team Houston Rockets Director Daryl Morey posted a “Stand with Hong Kong” photo on Twitter, indicating his support for Hong Kong democracy. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver showed his support for Morey to exercise freedom of speech. CCTV first announced the suspension on broadcasting the competitions of Houston Rockets, then issued a statement about the immediate ban for NBA preseason broadcasting and would investigate all NBA-related cooperation and exchanges.
Source: Stand News #Oct09
https://bit.ly/37f45KR
#China #NBA #DarylMorey #HoustonRockets #LosAngelesLakers #MiamiHeat #CCTV #HongKong #HKdemocracy #StandWithHongKong
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Taiwan Said it is Disgraceful to Frame-up its Citizen after its Businessman Morrison Lee Admitting Wrongdoing in a CCTV Program.
Source: The Stand News #Oct11
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Source: The Stand News #Oct11
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Arrested after taking photos of Shenzhen Armed Police force
In the second half of "Focus interview", the program said Lee went to Shenzhen to film military vehicles and people armed police (PAP) training, then sent the videos back to Taiwan. He was arrested at a ferry terminal while preparing to leave the country. The program said that the state security authorities arrested Lee, and the 16 videos and 48 photos taken were a Chinese state secret. If a professional intelligence agency analyzed the data, they would be able to reveal the number of personnel, the main combat equipment, as well as the intention and the scale of operations of the entire army. Therefore, this action endangered China's national security.
It's breaching due process of law and violating of judicial human rights, said Mainland Affairs Council of Taiwan
According to the Taiwan media ETtoday and SET News, the MAC said that the Chinese government required the involving persons to interview at the official media, admitting their crime, and repent in front of the camera, which does not comply with due process of law. The international community has unanimously condemned this kind of inappropriate accusation of violating judicial human rights. The council also expressed their opposition, calling on the mainland authorities to stop practicing these as soon as possible.
The Mainland Affairs Council emphasizes that it has been in contact with Lee's family since the incident to keep abreast of the case and to provide the necessary assistance.
#China #Taiwan #CCTV #MorrisonLee #ArcherChen #NationalSecurity #AntiExtraditionBill #NationalSecurityAgency #MainlandAffarisCouncil #AntiELAB
Source: The Stand News #Oct11
https://bit.ly/37IRjof
In the second half of "Focus interview", the program said Lee went to Shenzhen to film military vehicles and people armed police (PAP) training, then sent the videos back to Taiwan. He was arrested at a ferry terminal while preparing to leave the country. The program said that the state security authorities arrested Lee, and the 16 videos and 48 photos taken were a Chinese state secret. If a professional intelligence agency analyzed the data, they would be able to reveal the number of personnel, the main combat equipment, as well as the intention and the scale of operations of the entire army. Therefore, this action endangered China's national security.
It's breaching due process of law and violating of judicial human rights, said Mainland Affairs Council of Taiwan
According to the Taiwan media ETtoday and SET News, the MAC said that the Chinese government required the involving persons to interview at the official media, admitting their crime, and repent in front of the camera, which does not comply with due process of law. The international community has unanimously condemned this kind of inappropriate accusation of violating judicial human rights. The council also expressed their opposition, calling on the mainland authorities to stop practicing these as soon as possible.
The Mainland Affairs Council emphasizes that it has been in contact with Lee's family since the incident to keep abreast of the case and to provide the necessary assistance.
#China #Taiwan #CCTV #MorrisonLee #ArcherChen #NationalSecurity #AntiExtraditionBill #NationalSecurityAgency #MainlandAffarisCouncil #AntiELAB
Source: The Stand News #Oct11
https://bit.ly/37IRjof
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Note: Apologies about the typo at 0:11, should be "claimed".
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