#EU #LegCo #HKElection #Postponement
EU pays close attention to the postponement of Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong
EU continues to support Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, in accordance with the “one country, two systems” principle. However, the EU has agreed on options for drawing the consequences of the new situation in Hong Kong as set out in the Council conclusions of 24 July.
The proposed postponement by one year of the elections to the Legislative Council through recourse to emergency powers and the recent disqualification of pro-democracy candidates, including sitting lawmakers call into question the exercise of the democratic rights and freedoms guaranteed under Hong Kong’s Basic Law.
Source:
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/china/news/article/hong-kong-q-a-from-the-press-briefing-03-aug-20
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/08/03/declaration-of-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-postponement-of-the-legislative-council-elections-in-hong-kong/
EU pays close attention to the postponement of Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong
EU continues to support Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, in accordance with the “one country, two systems” principle. However, the EU has agreed on options for drawing the consequences of the new situation in Hong Kong as set out in the Council conclusions of 24 July.
The proposed postponement by one year of the elections to the Legislative Council through recourse to emergency powers and the recent disqualification of pro-democracy candidates, including sitting lawmakers call into question the exercise of the democratic rights and freedoms guaranteed under Hong Kong’s Basic Law.
Source:
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/china/news/article/hong-kong-q-a-from-the-press-briefing-03-aug-20
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/08/03/declaration-of-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-postponement-of-the-legislative-council-elections-in-hong-kong/
France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Hong Kong - Q&A from the press briefing (03 Aug. 20)
Q: Does France share the EU's concern with respect to the national security law in Hong Kong? Do you think that the measures adopted by Europe (…)
#ProtesterStory #YuenLong721 #RyanLau
Ryan Lau’s book on the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack - preventing distortion of history
Ryan Lau, a journalist who previously worked for TVB, gives his own personal account of the 7.21 Yuen Long attack in his new book. In doing so, he hopes this story will not be distorted in the history books. In this Ming Pao interview, he talked about the details of being attacked by gang members that night and presented his own analysis of the incident.
https://telegra.ph/Ryan-Lau-published-a-book-on-the-721-Yuen-Long-Attack-to-prevent-distortion-of-history-08-08
Ryan Lau’s book on the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack - preventing distortion of history
Ryan Lau, a journalist who previously worked for TVB, gives his own personal account of the 7.21 Yuen Long attack in his new book. In doing so, he hopes this story will not be distorted in the history books. In this Ming Pao interview, he talked about the details of being attacked by gang members that night and presented his own analysis of the incident.
https://telegra.ph/Ryan-Lau-published-a-book-on-the-721-Yuen-Long-Attack-to-prevent-distortion-of-history-08-08
Telegraph
Ryan Lau published a book on the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack to prevent distortion of history
Author: Pang Lei Fong
#NeverForget #HongKongChronicles #9Aug2019 #FlyWithYou
"Fly With You" One-Year Anniversary: Hongkongers Flooded the Airport to Introduce the 5 Democratic Demands to Tourists
On Aug 9, 2019, thousands of Hongkongers welcomed international visitors at the Airport and introduced the pro-democracy movement to them (see video taken on the day).
This is also the population's supportive response to the strike launched by over 3,640 staff members of the Civil Aviation Department and 4 local air companies on 5 August, 2019, being Hong Kong's largest strike since 1967 and causing over 200 flights to cancel.
In the evening, civilians in Wong Tai Sin and Shatin gathered for the traditional Hungry Ghost Festival, where paper offerings are burnt for the deceased. Yet, the occasion was faced with rounds of tear gas fired by the police.
All these efforts aimed to express population's demands for genuine dual universal suffrage and the protection of rights.
Video: #FirstHand
#805Strike #809Airport #HungryGhostFestival
"Fly With You" One-Year Anniversary: Hongkongers Flooded the Airport to Introduce the 5 Democratic Demands to Tourists
On Aug 9, 2019, thousands of Hongkongers welcomed international visitors at the Airport and introduced the pro-democracy movement to them (see video taken on the day).
This is also the population's supportive response to the strike launched by over 3,640 staff members of the Civil Aviation Department and 4 local air companies on 5 August, 2019, being Hong Kong's largest strike since 1967 and causing over 200 flights to cancel.
In the evening, civilians in Wong Tai Sin and Shatin gathered for the traditional Hungry Ghost Festival, where paper offerings are burnt for the deceased. Yet, the occasion was faced with rounds of tear gas fired by the police.
All these efforts aimed to express population's demands for genuine dual universal suffrage and the protection of rights.
Video: #FirstHand
#805Strike #809Airport #HungryGhostFestival
#Statement #5Eyes #LegCoElection #DQ
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK and the US Condemn Beijing for Eroding Hongkongers' Rights and Demands HK Government to Reinstate Disqualified Candidates and Hold "Geuinely Free" Elections
Released on #Aug9, the joint statement comdemned that the HK government's "unjust disqualification of candidates and disproportionate postponement" of Legislative Elections have "undermined the democratic process that has been fundamental to Hong Kong’s stability and prosperity"; and Beijing’s imposition of the new National Security Law is "eroding the Hong Kong people’s fundamental rights and liberties".
The 5 countries support Hongkongers' "legitimate expectations" to elect legislators "via genuinely free, fair, and credible elections"; call on the HK government to "reinstate the eligibility of disqualified candidates" and "hold the elections as soon as possible".
Read the Full Statement here.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK and the US Condemn Beijing for Eroding Hongkongers' Rights and Demands HK Government to Reinstate Disqualified Candidates and Hold "Geuinely Free" Elections
Released on #Aug9, the joint statement comdemned that the HK government's "unjust disqualification of candidates and disproportionate postponement" of Legislative Elections have "undermined the democratic process that has been fundamental to Hong Kong’s stability and prosperity"; and Beijing’s imposition of the new National Security Law is "eroding the Hong Kong people’s fundamental rights and liberties".
The 5 countries support Hongkongers' "legitimate expectations" to elect legislators "via genuinely free, fair, and credible elections"; call on the HK government to "reinstate the eligibility of disqualified candidates" and "hold the elections as soon as possible".
Read the Full Statement here.
Political allegiance suspected to be a key consideration in Personelle Change in i-Cable News
i-Cable Communications Limited announced on August 7 that Fung Tak-hung who “rejoined” the company as Executive Director last year, will move onto an advisory role, with effect from August 10.
Current supervisor of the International Finance Channel, Edna Chan Yin-na will oversee the news division. Sources also revealed that the News Controller role will be split into two and filled by Chan Hing-cheong, former senior management of ATV, a pro-China channel, and Oscar Lee, General Manager of Content Development of i-Cable, respectively.
Academia questioned that replacing media veterans with those who have less relevant experience could have been an action which has been consideration based on their political allegiances.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
#PressFreedom #ICable #News
i-Cable Communications Limited announced on August 7 that Fung Tak-hung who “rejoined” the company as Executive Director last year, will move onto an advisory role, with effect from August 10.
Current supervisor of the International Finance Channel, Edna Chan Yin-na will oversee the news division. Sources also revealed that the News Controller role will be split into two and filled by Chan Hing-cheong, former senior management of ATV, a pro-China channel, and Oscar Lee, General Manager of Content Development of i-Cable, respectively.
Academia questioned that replacing media veterans with those who have less relevant experience could have been an action which has been consideration based on their political allegiances.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
#PressFreedom #ICable #News
#FailedState #COVID19 #Test
Hong Kong Doctor Explains Why China's Mixed Testing Method is Not Effective and HK Government's Practice is Impoverished
Source: Apple Daily #Aug8
#MixedTesting
#WuhanPneumonia #DeepThroat #NoseSwab
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Hong Kong Doctor Explains Why China's Mixed Testing Method is Not Effective and HK Government's Practice is Impoverished
Source: Apple Daily #Aug8
#MixedTesting
#WuhanPneumonia #DeepThroat #NoseSwab
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#FailedState #COVID19 #Test
Hong Kong Doctor Explains Why China's Mixed Testing Method is Not Effective and HK Government's Practice is Impoverished
There are three main ways to collect specimen for COVID19 tests, including nose swab, deep throat swab, and deep throat saliva sampling.
Regarding a Chinese expert’s criticism of the deep throat saliva sample testing, a public hospital doctor in Hong Kong pointed out that this was because nose swab and deep throat swab were mainly used in China, and mixed testing will require more workload.
Respiratory Medicine specialist in Hong Kong Dr. Leung Chi-chi explained that the common practice in China was to mix 5 samples, and it was less effective. If a patient is highly contagious and carries more virus, then the test result will still be positive. Yet, if the patient is in an early state of infection, or carries less virus, then the result may come back as negative. Mixed sample testing was usually used in large-scale testing instead of clinical diagnosis to avoid an inaccurate result.
In China, medical staff collect specimen for the testing through a throat swab, whereas the Hong Kong government asks Hong Kong citizens to collect specimen themselves. Doctors in Hong Kong criticised that this practice was even more impoverished than China.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug8 #WuhanPneumonia #DeepThroat #NoseSwab
#FailedState #COVID19 #Test
Hong Kong Doctor Explains Why China's Mixed Testing Method is Not Effective and HK Government's Practice is Impoverished
There are three main ways to collect specimen for COVID19 tests, including nose swab, deep throat swab, and deep throat saliva sampling.
Regarding a Chinese expert’s criticism of the deep throat saliva sample testing, a public hospital doctor in Hong Kong pointed out that this was because nose swab and deep throat swab were mainly used in China, and mixed testing will require more workload.
Respiratory Medicine specialist in Hong Kong Dr. Leung Chi-chi explained that the common practice in China was to mix 5 samples, and it was less effective. If a patient is highly contagious and carries more virus, then the test result will still be positive. Yet, if the patient is in an early state of infection, or carries less virus, then the result may come back as negative. Mixed sample testing was usually used in large-scale testing instead of clinical diagnosis to avoid an inaccurate result.
In China, medical staff collect specimen for the testing through a throat swab, whereas the Hong Kong government asks Hong Kong citizens to collect specimen themselves. Doctors in Hong Kong criticised that this practice was even more impoverished than China.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug8 #WuhanPneumonia #DeepThroat #NoseSwab
#PoliticalSuppression
Apple Daily's Jimmy Lai and His Son Arrested on National Security Charges
This morning (10 Aug), the National Security Agency of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested Jimmy Lai, his son Ian Lai, and some of the senior staff in Next Digital. They were arrested on suspicion of violating Article 29 of the National Security Law, 'colluding with a Foreign Country or with External Elements to Endanger National Security'.
In April, the police arrested 15 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures, including the founder of Next Digital, Jimmy Lai, and the founding chairman of the Democratic Party, Martin Lee. They were accused of organizing and participating in unlawful assemblies, in 4 demonstrations, during the anti-extradition law protests last year. The case is still under trial.
Source: Apple Daily #10Aug
#NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
Apple Daily's Jimmy Lai and His Son Arrested on National Security Charges
This morning (10 Aug), the National Security Agency of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested Jimmy Lai, his son Ian Lai, and some of the senior staff in Next Digital. They were arrested on suspicion of violating Article 29 of the National Security Law, 'colluding with a Foreign Country or with External Elements to Endanger National Security'.
In April, the police arrested 15 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures, including the founder of Next Digital, Jimmy Lai, and the founding chairman of the Democratic Party, Martin Lee. They were accused of organizing and participating in unlawful assemblies, in 4 demonstrations, during the anti-extradition law protests last year. The case is still under trial.
Source: Apple Daily #10Aug
#NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
#Mainlandization
Chinese biotech companies appointed by HK Government for #COVID19 testing
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that three national-level testing facilities will be in charge of voluntary community testing in Hong Kong that will be launched in two weeks. The three facilities include #BGI Group, #KingMed and #Hybribio.
BGI Group was recently sanctioned by the US government for facilitating mandatory gene testing in Xinjiang, while the other two are closely related to the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) government.
Hybribio is under the Chinese Academy of Science and Shanghai Atomic Nucleus Institute of the Shanghai local committee. KingMed set up a branch in Hong Kong in 2014, while its parent company Guangzhou KingMed Diagnostics is managed by CCP committee members. Its major shareholder Liang Yaoming is also the Secretary of Party Committee. Liang stated in a previous interview that KingMed will be responsible for the “testing” in Hong Kong.
Source: Stand News #Aug8 #WuhanPnemonia
Chinese biotech companies appointed by HK Government for #COVID19 testing
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that three national-level testing facilities will be in charge of voluntary community testing in Hong Kong that will be launched in two weeks. The three facilities include #BGI Group, #KingMed and #Hybribio.
BGI Group was recently sanctioned by the US government for facilitating mandatory gene testing in Xinjiang, while the other two are closely related to the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) government.
Hybribio is under the Chinese Academy of Science and Shanghai Atomic Nucleus Institute of the Shanghai local committee. KingMed set up a branch in Hong Kong in 2014, while its parent company Guangzhou KingMed Diagnostics is managed by CCP committee members. Its major shareholder Liang Yaoming is also the Secretary of Party Committee. Liang stated in a previous interview that KingMed will be responsible for the “testing” in Hong Kong.
Source: Stand News #Aug8 #WuhanPnemonia
#PoliticalSuppression
Police Raids Apple Daily HQ En Masse
Hong Kong Police arrested Jimmy Lai, the founder of Next Digital, along with his son and a number of high-ranking staff this morning. In addition, a large number of officers have raided Apple Daily's headquarters in Tseung Kwun O to conduct searches.
Source: Stand News #10Aug
#NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
Police Raids Apple Daily HQ En Masse
Hong Kong Police arrested Jimmy Lai, the founder of Next Digital, along with his son and a number of high-ranking staff this morning. In addition, a large number of officers have raided Apple Daily's headquarters in Tseung Kwun O to conduct searches.
Source: Stand News #10Aug
#NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
#PoliticalSuppression
Apple Daily Headquarters in Lockdown as Police Raid Continues
A month after the National Security Law came into effect, the National Security Agency of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested Jimmy Lai, his son Ian Lai, and some of the senior staff in Next Digital. Police state that at least 7 arrests were made during this morning's operations, on charges of 'colluding with a Foreign Country or with External Elements to Endanger National Security'.
Meanwhile, hundreds of police officers had raided Apple Daily's headquarters in Tseung Kwun O. Jimmy Lai, already under arrest in Kowloon City Police Station, was also brought to the building for investigations.
Over 200 officers are in the newspaper's headquarters conducting searches. According to Apple Daily, the police have already cordoned off the building.
Source: Stand News
Photo from: Apple Daily
#Aug10 #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
Apple Daily Headquarters in Lockdown as Police Raid Continues
A month after the National Security Law came into effect, the National Security Agency of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested Jimmy Lai, his son Ian Lai, and some of the senior staff in Next Digital. Police state that at least 7 arrests were made during this morning's operations, on charges of 'colluding with a Foreign Country or with External Elements to Endanger National Security'.
Meanwhile, hundreds of police officers had raided Apple Daily's headquarters in Tseung Kwun O. Jimmy Lai, already under arrest in Kowloon City Police Station, was also brought to the building for investigations.
Over 200 officers are in the newspaper's headquarters conducting searches. According to Apple Daily, the police have already cordoned off the building.
Source: Stand News
Photo from: Apple Daily
#Aug10 #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
#PoliticalSuppression
Jimmy Lai and His Son Ian Lai May Face Life Imprisonment for National Security Charges
The National Security Agency of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested the founder of Next Digital, Jimmy Lai, his son Ian Lai and some high ranking staff in Next Digital on charges of 'colluding with foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security' and other offences.
According to the "Hong Kong National Security Law", the maximum penalty for colluding with foreign forces is life imprisonment.
Source: 公視新聞網
#Aug10 #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
Jimmy Lai and His Son Ian Lai May Face Life Imprisonment for National Security Charges
The National Security Agency of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested the founder of Next Digital, Jimmy Lai, his son Ian Lai and some high ranking staff in Next Digital on charges of 'colluding with foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security' and other offences.
According to the "Hong Kong National Security Law", the maximum penalty for colluding with foreign forces is life imprisonment.
Source: 公視新聞網
#Aug10 #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
#PoliticalSuppression
Senior From Next Digital Unable to Access Situation as Police Rejects His Requests
Details Regarding Arrests Not Yet Disclosed
1112 | #AppleDailyHQ, #TseungKwunO
A senior from Next Digital (circled in the image) tried to approach and understand the situation, but he was rejected and kept outside the cordon line. A senior police officer warned to arrest him with 'deliberately obstruct the police' if he doesn't cooperate with their operation.
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At least 7 people were arrested, but the police has not yet disclose the list of arrestees. Details such as the concerning area of the search warrant, reasons for search has yet been released.
Source: Apple Daily
#Aug10 #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
Senior From Next Digital Unable to Access Situation as Police Rejects His Requests
Details Regarding Arrests Not Yet Disclosed
1112 | #AppleDailyHQ, #TseungKwunO
A senior from Next Digital (circled in the image) tried to approach and understand the situation, but he was rejected and kept outside the cordon line. A senior police officer warned to arrest him with 'deliberately obstruct the police' if he doesn't cooperate with their operation.
1117 |
At least 7 people were arrested, but the police has not yet disclose the list of arrestees. Details such as the concerning area of the search warrant, reasons for search has yet been released.
Source: Apple Daily
#Aug10 #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #WhiteTerror
#PoliticalSuppression
Police Searches Journalists' Documents; No Response From Police As of Yet
After the enactment of the National Security Law (NSL) for over a month, police arrested the founder of Next Digital Jimmy Lai and his son with the violation of NSL and alleged to have warrant issued from the court for searching the Next Digital Headquarters at Tseung Kwun O.
In the meantime, police not only searched Jimmy Lai’s office, but also the editorial department including documents on journalists’ desk. Staff has asked if they had right to do so. The police officer didn't respond to the staff's inquiries.
Source: Apple Daily
#AppleDailyHQ #FreedomOfPress #NationalSecurityLaw
Police Searches Journalists' Documents; No Response From Police As of Yet
After the enactment of the National Security Law (NSL) for over a month, police arrested the founder of Next Digital Jimmy Lai and his son with the violation of NSL and alleged to have warrant issued from the court for searching the Next Digital Headquarters at Tseung Kwun O.
In the meantime, police not only searched Jimmy Lai’s office, but also the editorial department including documents on journalists’ desk. Staff has asked if they had right to do so. The police officer didn't respond to the staff's inquiries.
Source: Apple Daily
#AppleDailyHQ #FreedomOfPress #NationalSecurityLaw
#PoliticalSuppression
HKJA: Terrified of HKPF’s raid on Apple Daily building
HKJA chairperson Yeung Kin-hing expressed his shock towards Hong Kong Police’s raid on Apple Daily building. He stated that this severely violated the freedom of press and created white terror. He accused the police for abusing their power under the national security law and that even the court cannot check and balance the Force.
Source: RTHK
#Aug10 #WhiteTerror #AppleDaily
HKJA: Terrified of HKPF’s raid on Apple Daily building
HKJA chairperson Yeung Kin-hing expressed his shock towards Hong Kong Police’s raid on Apple Daily building. He stated that this severely violated the freedom of press and created white terror. He accused the police for abusing their power under the national security law and that even the court cannot check and balance the Force.
Source: RTHK
#Aug10 #WhiteTerror #AppleDaily
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記協對警方壹傳媒大樓翻閱採訪資料感恐怖 斥白色恐怖
記協主席楊健興表示，警員在《壹傳媒》大樓翻閱記者個人物品及採訪材料，令他感到相當震驚及恐怖，嚴重踐踏新聞自由，亦製造白色恐怖。 他又質疑警方在港區國安法下權力過大，連法院亦無法制衡。
#PoliticalSuppression
Police Raid Apple Daily Building, Obstructing Web-media From Covering the News
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Source: Stand News Facebook
#Aug10 #WhiteTerror #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #PoliticalOppression
Police Raid Apple Daily Building, Obstructing Web-media From Covering the News
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Source: Stand News Facebook
#Aug10 #WhiteTerror #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #PoliticalOppression
#PoliticalSuppression
Police Raid Apple Daily Building, Obstructing Web-media From Covering the News
Hong Kong police arrested Jimmy Lai and several executives of Apple Daily this morning (Aug 10), quoting suspect of violating the national security law and they raided the Apple Daily building with a warrant. Senior Superintendent Li Kwai-wah of the National Security Department told reporters that the search went well, and he conducted preliminary inspection with another superintendent. They identified “appropriate areas to be further investigated”, yet editorial and reporting departments that might contain “news materials” would not be searched.
However, viewing live broadcast as above, plain-clothed officers were sighted going through Finance reporters’ documents on their desks. When meeting reporters, Li also checked reporters on the scene, allowing only those said they will not “obstruct police work” and “endanger police safety”. Several web-media channels, including reporters from Stand News were rejected and refrained from getting close to Apple Daily building.
Source: Stand News Facebook
#Aug10 #WhiteTerror #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #PoliticalOppression
Police Raid Apple Daily Building, Obstructing Web-media From Covering the News
Hong Kong police arrested Jimmy Lai and several executives of Apple Daily this morning (Aug 10), quoting suspect of violating the national security law and they raided the Apple Daily building with a warrant. Senior Superintendent Li Kwai-wah of the National Security Department told reporters that the search went well, and he conducted preliminary inspection with another superintendent. They identified “appropriate areas to be further investigated”, yet editorial and reporting departments that might contain “news materials” would not be searched.
However, viewing live broadcast as above, plain-clothed officers were sighted going through Finance reporters’ documents on their desks. When meeting reporters, Li also checked reporters on the scene, allowing only those said they will not “obstruct police work” and “endanger police safety”. Several web-media channels, including reporters from Stand News were rejected and refrained from getting close to Apple Daily building.
Source: Stand News Facebook
#Aug10 #WhiteTerror #NationalSecurityLaw #FreedomOfPress #PoliticalOppression