#Medical
3 Experts Leave as Wave of Resignation Sweeps HKU Microbiology Department
A wave of resignation is happening in the Microbiology department of the University of Hong Kong. According to a source, eight clinical professors and three senior experts for research, clinical study and teaching have already resigned, constituting to about 40% of the total clinical staff, including former and current department head Susanna Lau Kar-Pui and Patrick Woo Chin-yung, and Samson Wong Sai-yin, assistant professor.
The three experts resigned were students of Yuen Kwok-yung, with Susanna Lau Sai-yin and Patrick Woo Chin-yung had participated in research on new and emerging infectious and participated in the research study of SARS, etc.
At the early stage of an epidemic outbreak, 400 doctors from the Hong Kong West cluster held a petition to request the government to close the border. One of the cosigners was Susanna Wong.
Due to the shortage of manpower, Yuen Kowk-yung, chair professor of microbiology department, has requested to stop services in Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong and hospital in Shenzhen.
Source: Ming Pao
#Jul20 #Microbiology #HKU #Resignation
3 Experts Leave as Wave of Resignation Sweeps HKU Microbiology Department
A wave of resignation is happening in the Microbiology department of the University of Hong Kong. According to a source, eight clinical professors and three senior experts for research, clinical study and teaching have already resigned, constituting to about 40% of the total clinical staff, including former and current department head Susanna Lau Kar-Pui and Patrick Woo Chin-yung, and Samson Wong Sai-yin, assistant professor.
The three experts resigned were students of Yuen Kwok-yung, with Susanna Lau Sai-yin and Patrick Woo Chin-yung had participated in research on new and emerging infectious and participated in the research study of SARS, etc.
At the early stage of an epidemic outbreak, 400 doctors from the Hong Kong West cluster held a petition to request the government to close the border. One of the cosigners was Susanna Wong.
Due to the shortage of manpower, Yuen Kowk-yung, chair professor of microbiology department, has requested to stop services in Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong and hospital in Shenzhen.
Source: Ming Pao
#Jul20 #Microbiology #HKU #Resignation
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#Taiwan #Immigration
Nearly 4000 Hongkongers Have Relocated to Taiwan in First Half of 2020, the Highest Number in the Past Five Years
Since the start of the anti-ELAB (Extradition Law Amendment Bill) movement last year, many Hongkongers had begun planning on leaving the city for good. Data from the National Immigration Agency of Taiwan showed that more than 3100 Hong Kong residents had received Taiwan residency permits and 722 were granted permanent residency in the first half of this year. Both figures are the highest in five years.
The National Immigration Agency of Taiwan publishes figures of granted residency permits and permanent residency each month. Residency permits include working visas and student visas that are not applications towards permanent residency. Even with the on-going pandemic, the first half of this year have seen a monthly 300 to 600 Hongkongers receiving residency permits, averaging 527 per month, which is over twice as much as last year with only an average of 244 per month. There is also a small increase in permanent residency receivers, averaging at 120 per month.
The trend in moving to Taiwan has been rising since November and December last year with 1500 Hongkongers moving to Taiwan in those two months combined, doubling the figure from the same period in 2018, which only saw a total of 500. In 2019, 5858 Hongkongers received residency permits and nearly 1500 people obtained permanent residency in the entire year. Both figures were the highest since 2016, the year that the immigration agency began sorting new settlers from Hong Kong and Macau into two separate categories.
Currently, Hongkongers can apply for Taiwan residency under 16 different reasons, such as having lineal relations by blood to a Taiwanese national, having a spouse with Taiwan nationality, possessing a relevant special skill, through investment, etc. Also, in lieu of the enactment of the new Hong Kong National Security Law, Taiwan has established the Taiwan-Hong Kong Office for Exchange and Services to help facilitate enquiry and issues regarding immigration of Hongkongers.
Source: Stand News #Jul20
https://bit.ly/2P2Q3le
Nearly 4000 Hongkongers Have Relocated to Taiwan in First Half of 2020, the Highest Number in the Past Five Years
Since the start of the anti-ELAB (Extradition Law Amendment Bill) movement last year, many Hongkongers had begun planning on leaving the city for good. Data from the National Immigration Agency of Taiwan showed that more than 3100 Hong Kong residents had received Taiwan residency permits and 722 were granted permanent residency in the first half of this year. Both figures are the highest in five years.
The National Immigration Agency of Taiwan publishes figures of granted residency permits and permanent residency each month. Residency permits include working visas and student visas that are not applications towards permanent residency. Even with the on-going pandemic, the first half of this year have seen a monthly 300 to 600 Hongkongers receiving residency permits, averaging 527 per month, which is over twice as much as last year with only an average of 244 per month. There is also a small increase in permanent residency receivers, averaging at 120 per month.
The trend in moving to Taiwan has been rising since November and December last year with 1500 Hongkongers moving to Taiwan in those two months combined, doubling the figure from the same period in 2018, which only saw a total of 500. In 2019, 5858 Hongkongers received residency permits and nearly 1500 people obtained permanent residency in the entire year. Both figures were the highest since 2016, the year that the immigration agency began sorting new settlers from Hong Kong and Macau into two separate categories.
Currently, Hongkongers can apply for Taiwan residency under 16 different reasons, such as having lineal relations by blood to a Taiwanese national, having a spouse with Taiwan nationality, possessing a relevant special skill, through investment, etc. Also, in lieu of the enactment of the new Hong Kong National Security Law, Taiwan has established the Taiwan-Hong Kong Office for Exchange and Services to help facilitate enquiry and issues regarding immigration of Hongkongers.
Source: Stand News #Jul20
https://bit.ly/2P2Q3le
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Reviewer tells Scholar: "It is not appropriate to only use the foreign name: Hong Kong"
A scholar at the University of Edinburgh recieved the following comments on an academic article from an reviewer:
"... mention the Chinese name of Hong Kong in the article as well at least at the beginning of the article: 香港 (Xianggang). It is not appropriate to only use the foreign name: Hong Kong."
Source: Andrew Yu's Twitter #Jul20
Reviewer tells Scholar: "It is not appropriate to only use the foreign name: Hong Kong"
A scholar at the University of Edinburgh recieved the following comments on an academic article from an reviewer:
"... mention the Chinese name of Hong Kong in the article as well at least at the beginning of the article: 香港 (Xianggang). It is not appropriate to only use the foreign name: Hong Kong."
Source: Andrew Yu's Twitter #Jul20
#BrotherNut #PerformanceArtist #ChineseArtist
In Protest Against Speech Ban and Suppression of the Truth During Pandemic, a Chinese Performance Artist Advocates for “Shut Up for 720 Hours”
Source: Stand News #Jul20
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In Protest Against Speech Ban and Suppression of the Truth During Pandemic, a Chinese Performance Artist Advocates for “Shut Up for 720 Hours”
Source: Stand News #Jul20
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Self-proclaimed senior government official at the Liaison Office Kuai Zheyuan accused of fraud worth 2 million, sentenced to 20 years in prison, criticises Hong Kong independence
Source: Stand News #Jul20
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Self-proclaimed senior government official at the Liaison Office Kuai Zheyuan accused of fraud worth 2 million, sentenced to 20 years in prison, criticises Hong Kong independence
Source: Stand News #Jul20
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Self-proclaimed senior government official at the Liaison Office Kuai Zheyuan accused of fraud worth 2 million, sentenced to 20 years in prison, criticises Hong Kong independence
Six years ago, it was revealed that a new newspaper titled Hong Kong Morning News was preparing to operate on Mainland Chinese funds but the plan eventually fell through. Its alleged secret sponsor Kuai Zheyuan, who had previously published political commentaries, disappeared shortly after. On 20 July, news emerged of Kuai's arrest in Mainland China in 2014. Sources show that he filed an appeal with High People’s Court of Guangdong Province in 2016 on grounds that included "service to the country with a special impact on the United Front" but was rejected.
Baidu's current information on Kuai describes him as a "professor" and adorns him with titles like "Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Development Strategy Research Centre" and "Executive Vice Chairperson of the International Institute for Strategic Studies". Of course, Baidu also provides a disclaimer that "anyone may edit the contents".
China Judgments Online announced the Second Hearing of Kuai Zhe's Crime of Contract Fraud and Fraud in August 2017. [The document] stated that Kuai, whose real name is Kuai Zhe, was born in 1968. He was involved in falsifying vehicle inspections in 2000. He also registered a private limited company using fraudulent capital and signed a collaborative deal with the Beijing Economic-Technological Investment & Development Corp. to swindle it out of CNY 6.8 million.
In 2010, Kuai told a certain Mr Yu, the Chairman of the board of directors for Grand Cosmos Holdings, that he was the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Research Centre [sic] for the Hong Kong Liaison Office. He claimed to have close ties with leaders in the Supreme People's Court and the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China, which could allow Yu to win two lawsuits. Later, Kuai scammed CNY 2 million from Yu under the pretence of needing funds to facilitate relations.
On 29 April 2014, Kuai was arrested and placed under criminal detention. On 5 June of the same year, he was formally arrested. He was sentenced to 20 years of fixed-term imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of CNY 880,000 (approximately HK 970,000).
Afterwards, Kuai appealed to the High People's Court of Guangdong Province. In the "Penal Notice of Kuai Zhe" announced in November 2017, he requested that the court pronounce him not guilty on grounds of factual errors and procedural violations in the case. He also claimed to be serving the country with a special impact on the United Front. The court rejected his appeal.
Proclaiming himself to be the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Development Strategy Research Centre on his Weibo account, Kuai had published several political commentaries before his arrest. One such exposition titled "The alliance of 'two independences' is a dead-end" was published in Ta Kung Pao in 2013. It criticised advocates of Hong Kong independence for being the "dregs of the Chinese nation, to be condemned by history" and "destined for failure".
Source: Stand News #Jul20
#China #KuaiZheyuan #LiaisonOffice #FakeID
Self-proclaimed senior government official at the Liaison Office Kuai Zheyuan accused of fraud worth 2 million, sentenced to 20 years in prison, criticises Hong Kong independence
Six years ago, it was revealed that a new newspaper titled Hong Kong Morning News was preparing to operate on Mainland Chinese funds but the plan eventually fell through. Its alleged secret sponsor Kuai Zheyuan, who had previously published political commentaries, disappeared shortly after. On 20 July, news emerged of Kuai's arrest in Mainland China in 2014. Sources show that he filed an appeal with High People’s Court of Guangdong Province in 2016 on grounds that included "service to the country with a special impact on the United Front" but was rejected.
Baidu's current information on Kuai describes him as a "professor" and adorns him with titles like "Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Development Strategy Research Centre" and "Executive Vice Chairperson of the International Institute for Strategic Studies". Of course, Baidu also provides a disclaimer that "anyone may edit the contents".
China Judgments Online announced the Second Hearing of Kuai Zhe's Crime of Contract Fraud and Fraud in August 2017. [The document] stated that Kuai, whose real name is Kuai Zhe, was born in 1968. He was involved in falsifying vehicle inspections in 2000. He also registered a private limited company using fraudulent capital and signed a collaborative deal with the Beijing Economic-Technological Investment & Development Corp. to swindle it out of CNY 6.8 million.
In 2010, Kuai told a certain Mr Yu, the Chairman of the board of directors for Grand Cosmos Holdings, that he was the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Research Centre [sic] for the Hong Kong Liaison Office. He claimed to have close ties with leaders in the Supreme People's Court and the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China, which could allow Yu to win two lawsuits. Later, Kuai scammed CNY 2 million from Yu under the pretence of needing funds to facilitate relations.
On 29 April 2014, Kuai was arrested and placed under criminal detention. On 5 June of the same year, he was formally arrested. He was sentenced to 20 years of fixed-term imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of CNY 880,000 (approximately HK 970,000).
Afterwards, Kuai appealed to the High People's Court of Guangdong Province. In the "Penal Notice of Kuai Zhe" announced in November 2017, he requested that the court pronounce him not guilty on grounds of factual errors and procedural violations in the case. He also claimed to be serving the country with a special impact on the United Front. The court rejected his appeal.
Proclaiming himself to be the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Development Strategy Research Centre on his Weibo account, Kuai had published several political commentaries before his arrest. One such exposition titled "The alliance of 'two independences' is a dead-end" was published in Ta Kung Pao in 2013. It criticised advocates of Hong Kong independence for being the "dregs of the Chinese nation, to be condemned by history" and "destined for failure".
Source: Stand News #Jul20
Norway says cyber attack on parliament carried out from China
Norway said on Monday that a March 10 cyber attack on parliament's e-mail system was carried out from China, calling on authorities there to take steps to prevent such activities.
"The cyber attack in March compromised the e-mail systems of our most important democratic institution. We will always react to these types of intrusions," Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soereide said in a statement emailed to Reuters.
An investigation by the country’s intelligence services had revealed the attack came from "actors operating out of China", the ministry said. "Several of our allies, the EU, and Microsoft have also confirmed this."
Source: Reuters #Jul20
https://t.co/6fk6rcd5DD
#Norway #Cyber #Attack #China
Norway said on Monday that a March 10 cyber attack on parliament's e-mail system was carried out from China, calling on authorities there to take steps to prevent such activities.
"The cyber attack in March compromised the e-mail systems of our most important democratic institution. We will always react to these types of intrusions," Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soereide said in a statement emailed to Reuters.
An investigation by the country’s intelligence services had revealed the attack came from "actors operating out of China", the ministry said. "Several of our allies, the EU, and Microsoft have also confirmed this."
Source: Reuters #Jul20
https://t.co/6fk6rcd5DD
#Norway #Cyber #Attack #China
#WhiteTerror #PressFreedom #PoliticalOppression
On 7.21 Anniversary, Another Apple Daily Executive Arrested for National Security Threat
Source: Stand News, #Jul20
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On 7.21 Anniversary, Another Apple Daily Executive Arrested for National Security Threat
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On 7.21 Anniversary, Another Apple Daily Executive Arrested for National Security Threat
A source revealed that Lam Man-chung, a former executive chief editor of Apple Daily was the latest being arrested today (July 21) for the alleged "conspiring to collude with foreign forces" case related to #AppleDaily.
Lam was arrested and detained at Cheung Sha wan Police Station for further investigation.
It was reported that Lam has resigned from Apple Daily soon after the paper closed last month. He, however, continued to meet and handle follow-up works for the paper with associate publisher Chan Pui-man.
With Lam included, a total 14 people connected to Apple Daily have been arrested under National Security Law, including founder #JimmyLai and his sons, as well as current and former senior executives of the paper. Among them, 3 have been charged and are in custody, including Jimmy Lai, Cheung Kin-hung and Lo Wai-kwong. The remaining 11 have yet been charged.
#WhiteTerror #PressFreedom #PoliticalOppression
Source: Stand News; #Jul20
A source revealed that Lam Man-chung, a former executive chief editor of Apple Daily was the latest being arrested today (July 21) for the alleged "conspiring to collude with foreign forces" case related to #AppleDaily.
Lam was arrested and detained at Cheung Sha wan Police Station for further investigation.
It was reported that Lam has resigned from Apple Daily soon after the paper closed last month. He, however, continued to meet and handle follow-up works for the paper with associate publisher Chan Pui-man.
With Lam included, a total 14 people connected to Apple Daily have been arrested under National Security Law, including founder #JimmyLai and his sons, as well as current and former senior executives of the paper. Among them, 3 have been charged and are in custody, including Jimmy Lai, Cheung Kin-hung and Lo Wai-kwong. The remaining 11 have yet been charged.
#WhiteTerror #PressFreedom #PoliticalOppression
Source: Stand News; #Jul20
#WhiteTerror #PressFreedom #PoliticalOppression
Hong Kong National Police revoked bail of two Apple Daily Executives
The National Security police in Hong Kong have revoked the bail granted to two Apple Daily executives arrested last month. Associate publisher Chan Pui-man and editorial writer Fung Wai-kong were reportedly being detained at police stations in Sau Mau Ping and Wan Chai, respectively.
The two were among the several senior Apple Daily staff arrested in June on suspicion of conspiracy to collude with external forces to endanger national security.
Police claimed that those arrested were playing a key role in the publication of articles that called for foreign sanctions against HK and mainland officials.
Earlier on the same day, another former senior employee, Lam Man-chung, from the newspaper was also arrested for the same alleged offence.
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30558
Source: Stand News, hkcnews; #Jul20
Hong Kong National Police revoked bail of two Apple Daily Executives
The National Security police in Hong Kong have revoked the bail granted to two Apple Daily executives arrested last month. Associate publisher Chan Pui-man and editorial writer Fung Wai-kong were reportedly being detained at police stations in Sau Mau Ping and Wan Chai, respectively.
The two were among the several senior Apple Daily staff arrested in June on suspicion of conspiracy to collude with external forces to endanger national security.
Police claimed that those arrested were playing a key role in the publication of articles that called for foreign sanctions against HK and mainland officials.
Earlier on the same day, another former senior employee, Lam Man-chung, from the newspaper was also arrested for the same alleged offence.
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30558
Source: Stand News, hkcnews; #Jul20