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Hong Kong police arrest 9 more people suspected of aiding fleeing activists; families worry the arrests are result of Torture and "Secret Interrogation" by China
On the morning of Oct 10, 2020, HK police arrested 4 men and 5 women suspected of arranging transport for 12 Hongkongers who were arrested by Chinese authorities in late August at sea and were detained in China since then.
The 12 Honhkongers are believed to be pro-demoracy activists in the Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong. They have been detained in Shenzhen, Chins after Chinese Coastal Guard intercepted their boat and accused them of illegal border crossing in late August.
Hong Kong Policd's senior superintendent Ho Chun-tung, in charge of organised crime and triad bureau, said they believed the 9 arrestees, aged between 27 and 72, are friends of the 12 Hongkongers detained in China.
The 9 people were reportedly involved in "funding the operation, providing a boat, and providing transportation and accommodation".
Meanwhile, family members of the 12 detainees raised grave concern. They suspected that the authorities might have tortured their loved to extract information. In a statement released by the "Save 12 Hong Kong Youths" concern group on Oct 10, they suspected HK police’s arrests of the 9 people could be the result of the "secret interrogation" undertaken by Chinese authorities.
The concern group condemned the police for colluding with Chinese authorities and diverting public attention.
The group had previously pointed out that the HK police might be involved in the arrest of the 12 Hongkongers by tracking and giving away geographical position to the Chinese authorities.
When being asked whether HK Police were aware of the "escape plan" of the 12 Hongkongers and whether they have a hand in the arrest operation, the senior superintendent refused to answer.
Source: Stand News; Apple Daily #Oct10
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#Collusion #SecretInterrogation #Torture
Hong Kong police arrest 9 more people suspected of aiding fleeing activists; families worry the arrests are result of Torture and "Secret Interrogation" by China
On the morning of Oct 10, 2020, HK police arrested 4 men and 5 women suspected of arranging transport for 12 Hongkongers who were arrested by Chinese authorities in late August at sea and were detained in China since then.
The 12 Honhkongers are believed to be pro-demoracy activists in the Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong. They have been detained in Shenzhen, Chins after Chinese Coastal Guard intercepted their boat and accused them of illegal border crossing in late August.
Hong Kong Policd's senior superintendent Ho Chun-tung, in charge of organised crime and triad bureau, said they believed the 9 arrestees, aged between 27 and 72, are friends of the 12 Hongkongers detained in China.
The 9 people were reportedly involved in "funding the operation, providing a boat, and providing transportation and accommodation".
Meanwhile, family members of the 12 detainees raised grave concern. They suspected that the authorities might have tortured their loved to extract information. In a statement released by the "Save 12 Hong Kong Youths" concern group on Oct 10, they suspected HK police’s arrests of the 9 people could be the result of the "secret interrogation" undertaken by Chinese authorities.
The concern group condemned the police for colluding with Chinese authorities and diverting public attention.
The group had previously pointed out that the HK police might be involved in the arrest of the 12 Hongkongers by tracking and giving away geographical position to the Chinese authorities.
When being asked whether HK Police were aware of the "escape plan" of the 12 Hongkongers and whether they have a hand in the arrest operation, the senior superintendent refused to answer.
Source: Stand News; Apple Daily #Oct10
https://bit.ly/36W48LL
#Collusion #SecretInterrogation #Torture
#DoubleTen #TsaiIngWen
#Taiwan President on Taiwan's National Day: The Year 2020 is a "Generational Opportunity" and a "Chance to determine own Future"
Source: Stand News; President's Office, Taiwan #Oct10
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#Taiwan President on Taiwan's National Day: The Year 2020 is a "Generational Opportunity" and a "Chance to determine own Future"
Source: Stand News; President's Office, Taiwan #Oct10
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#Taiwan President on Taiwan's National Day: The Year 2020 is a "Generational Opportunity" and a "Chance to determine own Future"
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivered her speech celebrating the National Day of the Republic of China (#ROC) on Oct 10, 2020.
Tsai emphasized that Taiwan was one of the few countries in the world that maintained positive economic growth despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Tsai raised concern over Hong Kong's National Security Law and pointed out that "it is clear that democracy, peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific are currently facing serious challenges".
While Taiwan-US economic cooperation is expected to be deepened, Tsai said Taiwan-China dialogue would be possible "as long as the Beijing authorities are willing to resolve antagonisms and improve cross-strait relations, while parity and dignity are maintained".
Tsai ended her speech by the following remark:
“Let's wish that 20 years from now, when Taiwanese look back on 2020, they will remember this as the year we grasped a generational opportunity, bravely forging ahead in rapidly changing times to overcome challenges and throw off our shackles, giving them a chance to determine their own future."
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https://english.president.gov.tw/News/6051
Source: President's Office, Taiwan
Image: Stand News #Oct10
#Taiwan President on Taiwan's National Day: The Year 2020 is a "Generational Opportunity" and a "Chance to determine own Future"
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivered her speech celebrating the National Day of the Republic of China (#ROC) on Oct 10, 2020.
Tsai emphasized that Taiwan was one of the few countries in the world that maintained positive economic growth despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Tsai raised concern over Hong Kong's National Security Law and pointed out that "it is clear that democracy, peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific are currently facing serious challenges".
While Taiwan-US economic cooperation is expected to be deepened, Tsai said Taiwan-China dialogue would be possible "as long as the Beijing authorities are willing to resolve antagonisms and improve cross-strait relations, while parity and dignity are maintained".
Tsai ended her speech by the following remark:
“Let's wish that 20 years from now, when Taiwanese look back on 2020, they will remember this as the year we grasped a generational opportunity, bravely forging ahead in rapidly changing times to overcome challenges and throw off our shackles, giving them a chance to determine their own future."
Read the full script:
https://english.president.gov.tw/News/6051
Source: President's Office, Taiwan
Image: Stand News #Oct10
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President Tsai delivers 2020 National Day Address
President Tsai Ing-wen on the morning of October 10 attended the ROC's 109th Double Tenth National Day Celebration in the plaza fronting the Presidential Office Building, and delivered an address...
HKU #LennonWall torn down after student union’s contract renewal application rejected, Government intervention suspected
The Student Union of #HKU stated that the university’s accommodation committee has rejected its application to renew contract to manage the Lennon Wall, where students had posted pro-democracy comments. The wall, which signified liberty and freedom of speech, was torn down on October 10 and the site was quickly barricaded.
Earlier on 6 October, the city's Chief Executive Carrie Lam alleged that Law Enforcement agent should intervene if necessary and assist the school handling issues related to National Security Law. Though disappointed, the Union expressed that they were prepared for this outcome amidst the sweeping #WhiteTerror and #PoliticalOppression.
Source: HK Citizens News #Oct10 https://www.hkcnews.com/article/34647/%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%A7%E9%80%A3%E5%84%82%E7%89%86-%E6%B8%AF%E7%89%88%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%89%E6%B3%95-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8-34651/%E6%B8%AF%E5
The Student Union of #HKU stated that the university’s accommodation committee has rejected its application to renew contract to manage the Lennon Wall, where students had posted pro-democracy comments. The wall, which signified liberty and freedom of speech, was torn down on October 10 and the site was quickly barricaded.
Earlier on 6 October, the city's Chief Executive Carrie Lam alleged that Law Enforcement agent should intervene if necessary and assist the school handling issues related to National Security Law. Though disappointed, the Union expressed that they were prepared for this outcome amidst the sweeping #WhiteTerror and #PoliticalOppression.
Source: HK Citizens News #Oct10 https://www.hkcnews.com/article/34647/%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%A7%E9%80%A3%E5%84%82%E7%89%86-%E6%B8%AF%E7%89%88%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%89%E6%B3%95-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8-34651/%E6%B8%AF%E5
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#Chinazi #ConcentrationCamp
Video Shows the Horror of China's So-Called "Education Camp" in Uyghur
Released on Oct 10, 2020, the video shows a frail Uyghur man 'returning' from what the Chinese Communist Party government called "education camp".
The man was in a condition that he cannot walk on his own and had to be carried by another person. The health of the man is equally worrying.
The original Tweet about the video compares the traumatic scene to Holocaust caused by the #Nazi:
//This is the condition of a #Uyghur man who was lucky enough, unlike millions of others, to be released from #China's brutal #concentrationcamps in Occupied #EastTurkistan. What China is doing in East Turkistan is a 21st Century #Holocaust.//
Source: Twitter @SalihHudayar #Oct10
https://mobile.twitter.com/SalihHudayar/status/1314613523138437120
Video Shows the Horror of China's So-Called "Education Camp" in Uyghur
Released on Oct 10, 2020, the video shows a frail Uyghur man 'returning' from what the Chinese Communist Party government called "education camp".
The man was in a condition that he cannot walk on his own and had to be carried by another person. The health of the man is equally worrying.
The original Tweet about the video compares the traumatic scene to Holocaust caused by the #Nazi:
//This is the condition of a #Uyghur man who was lucky enough, unlike millions of others, to be released from #China's brutal #concentrationcamps in Occupied #EastTurkistan. What China is doing in East Turkistan is a 21st Century #Holocaust.//
Source: Twitter @SalihHudayar #Oct10
https://mobile.twitter.com/SalihHudayar/status/1314613523138437120
#BasicLaw #PoliticalOppression
Civil servants who violate statement of declaration supporting Basic Law or sworn oath of allegiance to HK government may lose jobs, Civil Service chief warns
Source: Stand News #Oct10
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Civil servants who violate statement of declaration supporting Basic Law or sworn oath of allegiance to HK government may lose jobs, Civil Service chief warns
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Civil servants who violate statement of declaration supporting Basic Law or sworn oath of allegiance to HK government may lose jobs, Civil Service chief warns
The government will begin sending out notices on October 12, 2020 to new employees who have joined since July 1, 2020 and ask them to sign the statement, indicating their support for the Basic Law and the HK government, Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip said. Those next in line will be staff who are on probation, while arrangements for other staff will be finalized later.
Senior civil servants such as department heads and permanent secretaries will be asked to take an oath.
In the event of a civil servant violating the statement, actions will be taken and they will be dealt with according to the government’s disciplinary system, and in more severe cases, be dismissed from their job, Nip warned.
Nip stressed that civil servants should “wholeheartedly” promote and endorse the government policies the minute the government makes a certain decision. Any personal or political opinions should not affect their work and civil servants should not publicly express their dissatisfaction with the government.
He likened the relationship between civil servants and the government to that of any normal worker and their boss. It is hard to imagine any employee who would openly criticize and confront their boss, he said, adding that no company or institution would accept such behaviour.
Source: Stand News; Apple Daily #Oct10
#CivilServant #PatrickNip #PoliticalAllegiance #Neutrality #Professionalism #FailedState #FreeSpeech
Civil servants who violate statement of declaration supporting Basic Law or sworn oath of allegiance to HK government may lose jobs, Civil Service chief warns
The government will begin sending out notices on October 12, 2020 to new employees who have joined since July 1, 2020 and ask them to sign the statement, indicating their support for the Basic Law and the HK government, Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip said. Those next in line will be staff who are on probation, while arrangements for other staff will be finalized later.
Senior civil servants such as department heads and permanent secretaries will be asked to take an oath.
In the event of a civil servant violating the statement, actions will be taken and they will be dealt with according to the government’s disciplinary system, and in more severe cases, be dismissed from their job, Nip warned.
Nip stressed that civil servants should “wholeheartedly” promote and endorse the government policies the minute the government makes a certain decision. Any personal or political opinions should not affect their work and civil servants should not publicly express their dissatisfaction with the government.
He likened the relationship between civil servants and the government to that of any normal worker and their boss. It is hard to imagine any employee who would openly criticize and confront their boss, he said, adding that no company or institution would accept such behaviour.
Source: Stand News; Apple Daily #Oct10
#CivilServant #PatrickNip #PoliticalAllegiance #Neutrality #Professionalism #FailedState #FreeSpeech
Posters Saying “Happy National Day, Taiwan” Appear Outside Chinese Embassy After China Warns Indian Media to Abide by ‘One China’ Policy
Source: Stand News #Oct10
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Posters Saying “Happy National Day, Taiwan” Appear Outside Chinese Embassy After China Warns Indian Media to Abide by ‘One China’ Policy
As the Republic of China’s national day (10 October) approached, a number of Indian media outlets ran advertisements celebrating the occasion and published related reports. To the annoyance of the local community, the Chinese embassy in India issued a letter warning that Indian media must follow the ‘one China’ principle. Indian netizens responded by congratulating Taiwan on social media with some media outlets saying they would produce special reports on the occasion. Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) reported that the ruling party BJP’s Delhi spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga posted 100 posters saying “Happy National Day” to Taiwan outside the Chinese embassy late at night on 9 October. Baga said it was to let China know that both India and Taiwan are free countries and not subject to authoritarian oppression.
According to the report, a group led by Bagga went to the embassy district late at night and posted 100 posters showing the Republic of China’s flag and the slogan “Happy National Day, Taiwan” on every lamppost in front of the Chinese embassy. Bagga told the CNA that he knew the Chinese embassy had issued a letter to Indian media to wag its finger. In protest against China’s attempt to undermine India’s democracy and freedom, he ordered 100 flags celebrating Taiwan’s national day. “The action last night,” he said, “was to teach China a lesson about democracy.”
The report also said that Bagga had particpated in a university exchange program in 2018 and spent 20 days in Taiwan, which left a good impression on him for being in stark contrast to China. He wished to thank China for sending the letter, which “made more people aware of the ugly, authoritarian country that it really is and come to know about the free and independent Taiwan.”
Source: Stand News #Oct10
#India #Taiwan #China #TaiwanNationalDay #Bagga #Diplomacy #PressFreedom
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As the Republic of China’s national day (10 October) approached, a number of Indian media outlets ran advertisements celebrating the occasion and published related reports. To the annoyance of the local community, the Chinese embassy in India issued a letter warning that Indian media must follow the ‘one China’ principle. Indian netizens responded by congratulating Taiwan on social media with some media outlets saying they would produce special reports on the occasion. Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) reported that the ruling party BJP’s Delhi spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga posted 100 posters saying “Happy National Day” to Taiwan outside the Chinese embassy late at night on 9 October. Baga said it was to let China know that both India and Taiwan are free countries and not subject to authoritarian oppression.
According to the report, a group led by Bagga went to the embassy district late at night and posted 100 posters showing the Republic of China’s flag and the slogan “Happy National Day, Taiwan” on every lamppost in front of the Chinese embassy. Bagga told the CNA that he knew the Chinese embassy had issued a letter to Indian media to wag its finger. In protest against China’s attempt to undermine India’s democracy and freedom, he ordered 100 flags celebrating Taiwan’s national day. “The action last night,” he said, “was to teach China a lesson about democracy.”
The report also said that Bagga had particpated in a university exchange program in 2018 and spent 20 days in Taiwan, which left a good impression on him for being in stark contrast to China. He wished to thank China for sending the letter, which “made more people aware of the ugly, authoritarian country that it really is and come to know about the free and independent Taiwan.”
Source: Stand News #Oct10
#India #Taiwan #China #TaiwanNationalDay #Bagga #Diplomacy #PressFreedom
https://bit.ly/33OLgfF
TikTok is Banned in Pakistan, Referring to Unfiltered “Immoral” Content
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