Hong Kong Citizen Went Missing After Crossing the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge
Zhuhai Public Security Bureau announced earlier this month that it would set up a security checkpoint in the eastern artificial island of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge (HZMB) to inspect people and vehicles visiting Macau and Zhuhai from Hong Kong.
According to I-Cable News, a man reported that his father went to Macau by the HZMB but was detained by mainland security. He left a voice message before losing contact. The man said "My dad told my mum by Whatsapp that there were a lot of public security here. It felt like war; many people and vehicles were asked to queue up for security check. In the last voice message, he said he was arrested."
The man went to the Macau Public Security Police Force to enquire about the incident. He said that the police were shocked when he made the report. They could not find the immigration record of his father; hence they were unable to file a case. The man had no choice but to report the case to the Hong Kong Police. There were also reports saying that the staff of HZMB Shuttle Bus reminded their passengers that the mainland security would inspect the bus.
Legislator James To Kun-sun said the temporary inspection by Chinese officials is unreasonable. He pointed out that even though the section of the bridge belonged to China, passengers heading to Macau, who have not left the bus should not be inspected by the Mainland officials.
According to a notice by the Zhuhai Police Burea dated on 9th Dec, they said that in order to maintain the transport order of the HZMB and create a pleasant social environment for the Macau SAR's 20th Anniversary, they will set up security checkpoint in the eastern artificial island of the HZMB from 10th to 22nd December. Inspections will be carried out on the vehicles and people visiting Macau and Zhuhai from Hong Kong. It reminds people should strictly follow the law of PRC and actively cooperate with the public security for the security check.
Source: Stand News #Dec14
#Disappearance #ExtraditiontoChina
Zhuhai Public Security Bureau announced earlier this month that it would set up a security checkpoint in the eastern artificial island of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge (HZMB) to inspect people and vehicles visiting Macau and Zhuhai from Hong Kong.
According to I-Cable News, a man reported that his father went to Macau by the HZMB but was detained by mainland security. He left a voice message before losing contact. The man said "My dad told my mum by Whatsapp that there were a lot of public security here. It felt like war; many people and vehicles were asked to queue up for security check. In the last voice message, he said he was arrested."
The man went to the Macau Public Security Police Force to enquire about the incident. He said that the police were shocked when he made the report. They could not find the immigration record of his father; hence they were unable to file a case. The man had no choice but to report the case to the Hong Kong Police. There were also reports saying that the staff of HZMB Shuttle Bus reminded their passengers that the mainland security would inspect the bus.
Legislator James To Kun-sun said the temporary inspection by Chinese officials is unreasonable. He pointed out that even though the section of the bridge belonged to China, passengers heading to Macau, who have not left the bus should not be inspected by the Mainland officials.
According to a notice by the Zhuhai Police Burea dated on 9th Dec, they said that in order to maintain the transport order of the HZMB and create a pleasant social environment for the Macau SAR's 20th Anniversary, they will set up security checkpoint in the eastern artificial island of the HZMB from 10th to 22nd December. Inspections will be carried out on the vehicles and people visiting Macau and Zhuhai from Hong Kong. It reminds people should strictly follow the law of PRC and actively cooperate with the public security for the security check.
Source: Stand News #Dec14
#Disappearance #ExtraditiontoChina
#ReportSeries
Part 2: Whom do the Hong Kong Government Serve?
The Frequent Visits ofHong Kong Government Officials to China
While the latest survey outcomes published by Hong Kong PORI has shown negative approval rates for all bureau heads of the Hong Kong SAR government, the Hong Kong government officials seem to be busy paying official visit to China over the last 6 months. Over the weekend of December 14, Chief Executive Carrie Lam is at the time "reporting her duties" to Beijing.
The following is an overview of the frequency of these visits to China.
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June 17-18
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W. Yang visited China on the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
July 14
Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang visited China.
July 17-20
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng met with China's Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Supreme People's Court and visited the Beijing Internet Court.
July 18-20
Financial Secretary Paul Chan to attend a signing ceremony in China.
July 18
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau visited PRC Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Bingnan
July 22-23
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang attended the closing ceremony of the Youth Internship Programme at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
August 5-6
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip met with Chinese Communist party officialss from National Development and Reform Commission and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
September 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met with financial officials of the Central Authorities and called on the Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang.
September 30
HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam led a delegation of more than 240 people ito participate in activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing.
October 23-24
The then Commissioner of Police, Lo Wai-chung, paid courtesy calls to the Ministry of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council
try of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
October 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met again with financial officials of the PRC, the Governor of the People’s Bank of China Yi Gang, and the Chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission Guo Shuqing
Oct 30 -Nov 1
The Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan met with the National Railway Administration and China State Railway Group Co Ltd
Nov 6 Beijing
CE Carrie Lam, the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office Chan Kwok-ki met for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area convened by the Vice Premier of PRC's State Council.
Dec 4-5 Beijing
The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Nicholas W Yang called on the PRC's Minister of Science and Technology.
Dec 6
Police chief Chris Tang visited and reported to Cbinese officials.
Dec 14
Carrie Lam went to Beijing.
#Beijing #ExtraditiontoChina #China #OneCountryTwoSystems
Part 2: Whom do the Hong Kong Government Serve?
The Frequent Visits ofHong Kong Government Officials to China
While the latest survey outcomes published by Hong Kong PORI has shown negative approval rates for all bureau heads of the Hong Kong SAR government, the Hong Kong government officials seem to be busy paying official visit to China over the last 6 months. Over the weekend of December 14, Chief Executive Carrie Lam is at the time "reporting her duties" to Beijing.
The following is an overview of the frequency of these visits to China.
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June 17-18
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W. Yang visited China on the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
July 14
Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang visited China.
July 17-20
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng met with China's Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Supreme People's Court and visited the Beijing Internet Court.
July 18-20
Financial Secretary Paul Chan to attend a signing ceremony in China.
July 18
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau visited PRC Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Bingnan
July 22-23
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang attended the closing ceremony of the Youth Internship Programme at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
August 5-6
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip met with Chinese Communist party officialss from National Development and Reform Commission and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
September 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met with financial officials of the Central Authorities and called on the Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang.
September 30
HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam led a delegation of more than 240 people ito participate in activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing.
October 23-24
The then Commissioner of Police, Lo Wai-chung, paid courtesy calls to the Ministry of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council
try of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
October 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met again with financial officials of the PRC, the Governor of the People’s Bank of China Yi Gang, and the Chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission Guo Shuqing
Oct 30 -Nov 1
The Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan met with the National Railway Administration and China State Railway Group Co Ltd
Nov 6 Beijing
CE Carrie Lam, the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office Chan Kwok-ki met for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area convened by the Vice Premier of PRC's State Council.
Dec 4-5 Beijing
The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Nicholas W Yang called on the PRC's Minister of Science and Technology.
Dec 6
Police chief Chris Tang visited and reported to Cbinese officials.
Dec 14
Carrie Lam went to Beijing.
#Beijing #ExtraditiontoChina #China #OneCountryTwoSystems
#NationalSecurityLaw #ExtraditiontoChina #1C1S
China's State Media: Apple Daily Founder Jimmy Lai Might Face Life Sentence in China
Source: Stand News
China's State Media: Apple Daily Founder Jimmy Lai Might Face Life Sentence in China
Source: Stand News
#NationalSecurityLaw #ExtraditiontoChina #1C1S
China's State Media: Apple Daily Founder Jimmy Lai Might Face Life Sentence in China
Bruce Lui, veteran journalist specialized in China affairs and currently senior lecturer of Journalism in Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU), published an article recently regarding the Hong Kong authorities' arrest of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai among others under the National Security Law.
Lui pointed out that the Apple Daily case has been defined as a priority case by the PRC's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office and China-owned media after the enforcement of the “National Security Law”.
Lui cited how Beijing-controlled media like Global Times and Ta Kung Po had quoted pro-Beijing reseacher Lau Siu-Kai, Vice President of Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macau Studies (CAHKMS), calling “Next Media” an “organisation with a political stance”. It was a hint that “Next Media” is highly likely to be rectified.
In particular, Lui indicated that China state-owned Global Times has quoted Tian Fei-long of the CAHKMS committee saying, “this case may involve complicated external elements. If it is difficult for further investigation and collecting evidence, Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong may participate in the investigation or take over the case.” It, moreover, implied Jimmy Lai might be sent to China for hearing. In the same report, Tian said if Jimmy Lai is a prime culprit, his penalty may be a life sentence.”
Regarding the inquiry of Stand News, Lui replied, “in the current state, it is not only limited to individual criminals but also extends to “Next media” and “Apple Daily” be accused of inciting a political organisation.” He believed Beijing likes to determine the nature of an incident, then to rationalise all their actions. “Global Times” has mentioned the accusation of this incident was a “political battle” and “involvement of external elements”. If it is the direction, media in Hong Kong won’t be protected by articles of the law related to freedom of speech and media operation, such as protection of news material and freedom to publish. In the meantime, the way how Beijing crackdown media may restrict daily activities and source of capital in “Next Media.”
Source: Stand News #Aug12
China's State Media: Apple Daily Founder Jimmy Lai Might Face Life Sentence in China
Bruce Lui, veteran journalist specialized in China affairs and currently senior lecturer of Journalism in Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU), published an article recently regarding the Hong Kong authorities' arrest of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai among others under the National Security Law.
Lui pointed out that the Apple Daily case has been defined as a priority case by the PRC's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office and China-owned media after the enforcement of the “National Security Law”.
Lui cited how Beijing-controlled media like Global Times and Ta Kung Po had quoted pro-Beijing reseacher Lau Siu-Kai, Vice President of Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macau Studies (CAHKMS), calling “Next Media” an “organisation with a political stance”. It was a hint that “Next Media” is highly likely to be rectified.
In particular, Lui indicated that China state-owned Global Times has quoted Tian Fei-long of the CAHKMS committee saying, “this case may involve complicated external elements. If it is difficult for further investigation and collecting evidence, Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong may participate in the investigation or take over the case.” It, moreover, implied Jimmy Lai might be sent to China for hearing. In the same report, Tian said if Jimmy Lai is a prime culprit, his penalty may be a life sentence.”
Regarding the inquiry of Stand News, Lui replied, “in the current state, it is not only limited to individual criminals but also extends to “Next media” and “Apple Daily” be accused of inciting a political organisation.” He believed Beijing likes to determine the nature of an incident, then to rationalise all their actions. “Global Times” has mentioned the accusation of this incident was a “political battle” and “involvement of external elements”. If it is the direction, media in Hong Kong won’t be protected by articles of the law related to freedom of speech and media operation, such as protection of news material and freedom to publish. In the meantime, the way how Beijing crackdown media may restrict daily activities and source of capital in “Next Media.”
Source: Stand News #Aug12
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China Detains At Least 10 Hongkongers Reportedly Fleeing to Taiwan
The China Coast Guard announced on their Weibo on August 26, 2020. At 9 o'clock on August 23, 2020 (no indication of morning or afternoon), the China Coast Guard intercepted a cross-border vessel outside Hong Kong’s southeastern waters (21°54'00''N, 114°53'00''E) and captured at least ten people who were "suspected of illegally crossing the border" including "someone named Li" and "someone named Tang".
According to Stand News and Radio Free Asia, there were 12 young Hongkongers on board heading to Taiwan at the time. "Someone named Li" referred to by the China Coast Guard is Andy Yu-hin Li, who had recently be charged with national security violations. All of them had participated in the pro-democracy protests. Some are currently on bail awaiting trial after being arrested in Hong Kong.
These Hong Kong youth are now being detained by the China Coast Guard and the Chinese police are "investigating".
According to the Criminal Law in China, the Public Security Bureau can file a case against stowaways with criminal responsibility. The stowaways will be sentenced to imprisonment of up to one year before being deported to Hong Kong.
Among the Hong Kong youth detained, Andy Li is a member of "Hong Kong Story", a group that promotes the responsibility of election inspectors. On August 10, 2020, he was arrested by the National Security Service of the Hong Kong Police Force. On the same day, Apple Daily’s founder Jimmy Lai, his two sons and Next Media's senior management were also arrested. They all had their travelling documents confiscated by the authorities.
Source: Stand News; RFA #Aug27
#AntiELAB #Taiwan #NationalSecurityLaw #AndyLi #ExtraditionToChina
China Detains At Least 10 Hongkongers Reportedly Fleeing to Taiwan
The China Coast Guard announced on their Weibo on August 26, 2020. At 9 o'clock on August 23, 2020 (no indication of morning or afternoon), the China Coast Guard intercepted a cross-border vessel outside Hong Kong’s southeastern waters (21°54'00''N, 114°53'00''E) and captured at least ten people who were "suspected of illegally crossing the border" including "someone named Li" and "someone named Tang".
According to Stand News and Radio Free Asia, there were 12 young Hongkongers on board heading to Taiwan at the time. "Someone named Li" referred to by the China Coast Guard is Andy Yu-hin Li, who had recently be charged with national security violations. All of them had participated in the pro-democracy protests. Some are currently on bail awaiting trial after being arrested in Hong Kong.
These Hong Kong youth are now being detained by the China Coast Guard and the Chinese police are "investigating".
According to the Criminal Law in China, the Public Security Bureau can file a case against stowaways with criminal responsibility. The stowaways will be sentenced to imprisonment of up to one year before being deported to Hong Kong.
Among the Hong Kong youth detained, Andy Li is a member of "Hong Kong Story", a group that promotes the responsibility of election inspectors. On August 10, 2020, he was arrested by the National Security Service of the Hong Kong Police Force. On the same day, Apple Daily’s founder Jimmy Lai, his two sons and Next Media's senior management were also arrested. They all had their travelling documents confiscated by the authorities.
Source: Stand News; RFA #Aug27
#AntiELAB #Taiwan #NationalSecurityLaw #AndyLi #ExtraditionToChina
#Save12HKYouths #ExtraditiontoChina
Detainee's Father Suspects HK Police Assisted the Arrest: HK Police Held My Son Whatsapp Record
Source: InMedia #Sept20
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Detainee's Father Suspects HK Police Assisted the Arrest: HK Police Held My Son Whatsapp Record
Source: InMedia #Sept20
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Detainee's Father Suspects HK Police Assisted the Arrest: HK Police Held My Son Whatsapp Record
Pro-democracy legislator Eddie Chu Hoi-dick said information about the 12 Hong Kong citizens has, so far, only been released by the Chinese authority. Although the HKSAR government is aware of the incident, they have never disclosed specific information as to where the arrest was made and at what time.
Chu pointed out that the Hong Kong Marine Police has 24-hour radar surveillance over Hong Kong waters. He doubted that the Police have been holding up information from the families of the detainees and general public.
The father of one of the detained youths who is called Cheng Tsz-ho told reporters that he went to Tsuen Wan Police Station on August 26, 2020 in person to report his son’s missing. The officers refused to take down the case, claiming it is a normal situation for people to go out of reach in a 6/7-day fishing trip on the sea. Police officers even showed to him history of his son’s WhatsApp chats as proof.
Cheng’s father said that it is “highly likely” for HK Police to watch over his son, monitoring his phone records and handing useful intelligence to the Chinese authorities to make an arrest.
He scorned the so-called “maintaining status quo for 50 years” as a fake commitment under Carrie Lam Administration. He reiterated the rights every Hong Kong citizen rightfully deserved. He believes that his son is in good health condition and he “can make it through”. He admitted that he was not supportive of anti-ELAB movement as it first sparked, even considered youngsters involved in the movement “trouble-makers”. He now has changed his view and he wanted to tell his son, “Well done, boy!”
Li Tsz-yin’s father reported his son’s missing to the Wanchai Police Station on August 28, 2020 where he was told that his son has been detained in China. Li’s father said it is hard for him to know for sure whether his son has been detained in Yantin Detention Center when they were not allowed to make any visit. He opined that if a face-to-face visit is prohibited, they should be allowed to reach out in alternative means, such as via a letter or a photograph.
Tang Kai-yin’s brother said the Hong Kong waters are under HKSAR jurisdiction. He urged Hong Kong Police to investigate. With regards to Chief Secretary for Administration, Matthew Cheung Kin-chun's claim that the Hong Kong Office in Guangdong has been in close contact with Chinese authorities on this matter for as many as 80 times, Tang’s brother said, the Office in Guangdong has been providing the same response to his inquiry all along, instructing him to pass his letter via Immigration Office which will then be passed to relevant Chinese authority.
Source: Inmedia #Sept20
https://bit.ly/2ROQSiV
#PoliceState #MassSurveillance #WhatsApp
Detainee's Father Suspects HK Police Assisted the Arrest: HK Police Held My Son Whatsapp Record
Pro-democracy legislator Eddie Chu Hoi-dick said information about the 12 Hong Kong citizens has, so far, only been released by the Chinese authority. Although the HKSAR government is aware of the incident, they have never disclosed specific information as to where the arrest was made and at what time.
Chu pointed out that the Hong Kong Marine Police has 24-hour radar surveillance over Hong Kong waters. He doubted that the Police have been holding up information from the families of the detainees and general public.
The father of one of the detained youths who is called Cheng Tsz-ho told reporters that he went to Tsuen Wan Police Station on August 26, 2020 in person to report his son’s missing. The officers refused to take down the case, claiming it is a normal situation for people to go out of reach in a 6/7-day fishing trip on the sea. Police officers even showed to him history of his son’s WhatsApp chats as proof.
Cheng’s father said that it is “highly likely” for HK Police to watch over his son, monitoring his phone records and handing useful intelligence to the Chinese authorities to make an arrest.
He scorned the so-called “maintaining status quo for 50 years” as a fake commitment under Carrie Lam Administration. He reiterated the rights every Hong Kong citizen rightfully deserved. He believes that his son is in good health condition and he “can make it through”. He admitted that he was not supportive of anti-ELAB movement as it first sparked, even considered youngsters involved in the movement “trouble-makers”. He now has changed his view and he wanted to tell his son, “Well done, boy!”
Li Tsz-yin’s father reported his son’s missing to the Wanchai Police Station on August 28, 2020 where he was told that his son has been detained in China. Li’s father said it is hard for him to know for sure whether his son has been detained in Yantin Detention Center when they were not allowed to make any visit. He opined that if a face-to-face visit is prohibited, they should be allowed to reach out in alternative means, such as via a letter or a photograph.
Tang Kai-yin’s brother said the Hong Kong waters are under HKSAR jurisdiction. He urged Hong Kong Police to investigate. With regards to Chief Secretary for Administration, Matthew Cheung Kin-chun's claim that the Hong Kong Office in Guangdong has been in close contact with Chinese authorities on this matter for as many as 80 times, Tang’s brother said, the Office in Guangdong has been providing the same response to his inquiry all along, instructing him to pass his letter via Immigration Office which will then be passed to relevant Chinese authority.
Source: Inmedia #Sept20
https://bit.ly/2ROQSiV
#PoliceState #MassSurveillance #WhatsApp
#Save12 #Detention #PoliceState
Missing Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist Reportedly Detained in HK Psychiatric Centre
Pro-democracy activist Andy Li, whose whereabouts was not confirmed by the Hong Kong authorities, was reportedly detained in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre. According to Apple Daily, Li was guarded under high security by a special unit in the Department of Correctional Service, and is currently detained in isolation.
Li was one of the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who were arrested and jailed in China after attempting to flee the city in August last year.
On March 22, 2021, Li and 8 others who had completed their jail sentence in China were sent back to the Hong Kong into police custody for further interrogation and detention.
However, Li was the only one who insofar has no contact with his family and lawyer ever since his assumed arrival in Hong Kong. His family has made inquiries to the Hong Kong Police Force and the Department of Correctional Service earlier; but no government department had information on his whereabouts.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar27
https://bit.ly/3rBEv9K
#PoliceBrutality #Save12HKYouths #SiuLam #PsychiatricCentre #AndyLi #ExtraditiontoChina
Missing Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist Reportedly Detained in HK Psychiatric Centre
Pro-democracy activist Andy Li, whose whereabouts was not confirmed by the Hong Kong authorities, was reportedly detained in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre. According to Apple Daily, Li was guarded under high security by a special unit in the Department of Correctional Service, and is currently detained in isolation.
Li was one of the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who were arrested and jailed in China after attempting to flee the city in August last year.
On March 22, 2021, Li and 8 others who had completed their jail sentence in China were sent back to the Hong Kong into police custody for further interrogation and detention.
However, Li was the only one who insofar has no contact with his family and lawyer ever since his assumed arrival in Hong Kong. His family has made inquiries to the Hong Kong Police Force and the Department of Correctional Service earlier; but no government department had information on his whereabouts.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar27
https://bit.ly/3rBEv9K
#PoliceBrutality #Save12HKYouths #SiuLam #PsychiatricCentre #AndyLi #ExtraditiontoChina