#PrimaryElection
Over 581,969 People Voted Electronically in Primaries; Au Nok-hin: The High Turnout Shows Hongkongers' Bravery Under the National Security Law
The primary election organized by the democratic front came to an end at 9pm on July 12.
Au Nok-Hin, former legislator and coordinator of the primaries, announced that as of 9pm, 581,969 people had participated in the election electronically, representing over 34% of the votes obtained by the democratic camp in 2019. This means that one in three pro-democracy voters had participated in the primarirs. This stands for 13% of the registered voters in Hong Kong.
Au said Hongkongers had "again created a miracle" and he shared this "honour with fellow Hongkongers".
Source: Apple Daily; Stand News #Jul12
#LoveHongKong #Miracle
Classic Hong Kong Artist Deanie Ip Supports Primary: "What we do may fail, but if we do nothing, we will definitely fail."
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23423
Over 581,969 People Voted Electronically in Primaries; Au Nok-hin: The High Turnout Shows Hongkongers' Bravery Under the National Security Law
The primary election organized by the democratic front came to an end at 9pm on July 12.
Au Nok-Hin, former legislator and coordinator of the primaries, announced that as of 9pm, 581,969 people had participated in the election electronically, representing over 34% of the votes obtained by the democratic camp in 2019. This means that one in three pro-democracy voters had participated in the primarirs. This stands for 13% of the registered voters in Hong Kong.
Au said Hongkongers had "again created a miracle" and he shared this "honour with fellow Hongkongers".
Source: Apple Daily; Stand News #Jul12
#LoveHongKong #Miracle
Classic Hong Kong Artist Deanie Ip Supports Primary: "What we do may fail, but if we do nothing, we will definitely fail."
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23423
#PrimaryElection
Classic Hong Kong Artist Deanie Ip Supports Primary: "What we do may fail, but if we do nothing, we will definitely fail."
At Kowloon West Candidate Sunny Wong's kiosk, artist Deanie Ip arrives to support.
Ip expresses to Stand News that after the Hong Kong National Security Law passage, Nathan Law, whom she knows well, had to leave Hong Kong, she felt the need to continue what Law cannot do here and that she supports the groups he believes in. Ip also thinks the National Security Law will have an enormous impact on Hong Kongers, but the law itself is ridiculously broad, laughing that perhaps the government and citizens have different interpretations: because "Maybe [the gov't] are aliens who have a higher intelligence than me." She stresses different people have their own choices to make, and we have to believe in what we believe to be right and continue to work towards them.
Source: Stand News #Jul12
#DeanieIp #NathanLaw
Classic Hong Kong Artist Deanie Ip Supports Primary: "What we do may fail, but if we do nothing, we will definitely fail."
At Kowloon West Candidate Sunny Wong's kiosk, artist Deanie Ip arrives to support.
Ip expresses to Stand News that after the Hong Kong National Security Law passage, Nathan Law, whom she knows well, had to leave Hong Kong, she felt the need to continue what Law cannot do here and that she supports the groups he believes in. Ip also thinks the National Security Law will have an enormous impact on Hong Kongers, but the law itself is ridiculously broad, laughing that perhaps the government and citizens have different interpretations: because "Maybe [the gov't] are aliens who have a higher intelligence than me." She stresses different people have their own choices to make, and we have to believe in what we believe to be right and continue to work towards them.
Source: Stand News #Jul12
#DeanieIp #NathanLaw
#PrimaryElection #RiotPolice
Riot Police Deployed For Reasons Unknown Nearby Polling Station, Creating Tension
At the polling station outside Taipo Plaza, riot police were on alert for reasons unknown in a nearby shopping arcade since 20:30 on the second day of the primary election. Another group of riot police was also standing by near Taipo Center bus terminal, creating tension in the area.
The police were still on alert, as the volunteers at the polling station packed up and closed the booth.
Source: Stand News #Jul12
Shui Chuen O Estate Polling Station Cleared By Authorities
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23420
Police Storm in and Search Polling Station in So Uk Estate after Primary Election Voting
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23419
Riot Police Deployed For Reasons Unknown Nearby Polling Station, Creating Tension
At the polling station outside Taipo Plaza, riot police were on alert for reasons unknown in a nearby shopping arcade since 20:30 on the second day of the primary election. Another group of riot police was also standing by near Taipo Center bus terminal, creating tension in the area.
The police were still on alert, as the volunteers at the polling station packed up and closed the booth.
Source: Stand News #Jul12
Shui Chuen O Estate Polling Station Cleared By Authorities
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23420
Police Storm in and Search Polling Station in So Uk Estate after Primary Election Voting
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23419
#PrimaryElection #TinShuiWai
Hundreds of Citizens Still In Queue at Tin Shui Wai Polling Station After Deadline
After the primary election closed at 9pm, hundreds of citizens were still lining up outside legislator Roy Kwong's office, which was used as one of the polling stations in Tin Shui Wai.
This polling station processed 4,395 votes on the second day of the primary election. A total of 7,021 had voted there during the two days of the primaries. At its peak, 350 people voted within an hour.
Source: CBC #Jul12
Hundreds of Citizens Still In Queue at Tin Shui Wai Polling Station After Deadline
After the primary election closed at 9pm, hundreds of citizens were still lining up outside legislator Roy Kwong's office, which was used as one of the polling stations in Tin Shui Wai.
This polling station processed 4,395 votes on the second day of the primary election. A total of 7,021 had voted there during the two days of the primaries. At its peak, 350 people voted within an hour.
Source: CBC #Jul12
#PrimaryElection
Primary Voter Does Not Believe in Resisting Within the System, But Still Votes Because "Not Many People Come Out" Anymore for the Social Movement
At the last primary voting day on 12 July, a voter at New Territories West stated clearly that they didn't believe in fighting within the system. However, they still voted in today's primary because "not many people come out" for the social movement now. Therefore, they can only see this year's Legislative Council election as Hong Kong's last gamble.
Source: Inmedia #Jul12
Primary Voter Does Not Believe in Resisting Within the System, But Still Votes Because "Not Many People Come Out" Anymore for the Social Movement
At the last primary voting day on 12 July, a voter at New Territories West stated clearly that they didn't believe in fighting within the system. However, they still voted in today's primary because "not many people come out" for the social movement now. Therefore, they can only see this year's Legislative Council election as Hong Kong's last gamble.
Source: Inmedia #Jul12
#PrimaryElection #Future
Parents Bring Children Along to Vote in Primaries
At various long queues on the second day of primary voting in Hong Kong, one can often see parents bringing their kids to vote. For example, Mr. Lau brought his son in kindergarten and his daughter, less than 1 year old, to the polling station.
Mr. Lau expressed, "There is no reason not to exercise our remaining voting right. If there is a right to choose, I'll take it for now." When asked if he was afraid of violating the National Security Law, he laughed, "Lots of people are with me. I believe Hong Kong people are not that afraid of dying." As a father, he was not particularly pessimistic: "Our generation has our responsibility." He hoped to give his son and daughter the right mindset and bring changes to the society.
Ms. Yeung also brought her children to vote because she wanted to "vote while there is still a chance." She described that over the years the Legislative Council has been controlled by a group of people who "not matter how cannot push past the boundaries." As such, she wanted to vote in newcomers to "make a gamble." Yeung candidly expressed that she was pessismistic for her children, but won't emigrate in the near future. She knew that some candidates may be disqualified by the authorities and 35+ pro-democracy seats may not be reached, but she still hoped to continue resisting because, "doing nothing will definitely result in failure."
Source: InMedia #Jul12
#Children #Parents
Parents Bring Children Along to Vote in Primaries
At various long queues on the second day of primary voting in Hong Kong, one can often see parents bringing their kids to vote. For example, Mr. Lau brought his son in kindergarten and his daughter, less than 1 year old, to the polling station.
Mr. Lau expressed, "There is no reason not to exercise our remaining voting right. If there is a right to choose, I'll take it for now." When asked if he was afraid of violating the National Security Law, he laughed, "Lots of people are with me. I believe Hong Kong people are not that afraid of dying." As a father, he was not particularly pessimistic: "Our generation has our responsibility." He hoped to give his son and daughter the right mindset and bring changes to the society.
Ms. Yeung also brought her children to vote because she wanted to "vote while there is still a chance." She described that over the years the Legislative Council has been controlled by a group of people who "not matter how cannot push past the boundaries." As such, she wanted to vote in newcomers to "make a gamble." Yeung candidly expressed that she was pessismistic for her children, but won't emigrate in the near future. She knew that some candidates may be disqualified by the authorities and 35+ pro-democracy seats may not be reached, but she still hoped to continue resisting because, "doing nothing will definitely result in failure."
Source: InMedia #Jul12
#Children #Parents
#PrimaryElection
Police Harassed and Arrested Pro-Democracy District Councillor During Primaries
Michael Pang Cheuk-Kei, a candidate of the primary election told Stand News through a phone interview that police arrested his assistant Louis Ho Chi-Wang on suspicion of possessing dangerous drugs at the Sai Want Ho street booth on July 12.
Ho is part of Pang's team and a Central and Western District councillor. Pang’s team members then went to Chai Wan Police Station to understand more about the situation.
At the point of arrest, Ho
contacted his team through Facetime, and said the police had arrested him over the possession of dangerous drugs.
Pang condemned the police's actions, and suspected them to be resorting to such actions in order to suppress the election. He also mentioned that his teams was also harassed by police officers several times, and to him, all these actions by the police came unexpected.
Source: Stand News #Jul12
#HoChiWang #PangCheukKei
#DistrictCouncillor
Police Harassed and Arrested Pro-Democracy District Councillor During Primaries
Michael Pang Cheuk-Kei, a candidate of the primary election told Stand News through a phone interview that police arrested his assistant Louis Ho Chi-Wang on suspicion of possessing dangerous drugs at the Sai Want Ho street booth on July 12.
Ho is part of Pang's team and a Central and Western District councillor. Pang’s team members then went to Chai Wan Police Station to understand more about the situation.
At the point of arrest, Ho
contacted his team through Facetime, and said the police had arrested him over the possession of dangerous drugs.
Pang condemned the police's actions, and suspected them to be resorting to such actions in order to suppress the election. He also mentioned that his teams was also harassed by police officers several times, and to him, all these actions by the police came unexpected.
Source: Stand News #Jul12
#HoChiWang #PangCheukKei
#DistrictCouncillor
Hong Kong Artists Discuss #NationalSecurityLaw: Establish Yellow Entertainment Industry Circle, Minimise Reliance on Chinese Market and Go Global
Source: Stand News #Jul12
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Hong Kong Artists Discuss #NationalSecurityLaw: Establish Yellow Entertainment Industry Circle, Minimise Reliance on Chinese Market and Go Global
Denise Ho, Tanya Chan, Anthony Wong and Gregory Wong were invited to appear at an online conference on July 11 to exchange views on Hong Kong's social climate as of late.
Discussing the national security law’s impact on Hong Kong, Ho confessed to unconsciously exercising self-censorship after the law was passed. Anthony Wong initiated the idea of a “Yellow Entertainment Industry Circle” in hopes that performing artists could unite against interference from China, minimise reliance on the China market and go global.
20 organisations with concerns over the Hong Kong resistance movement participated in the online conference that was hosted by the Washington-DC-headquartered Hong Kong Democracy Council (HKDC). Under the topic of “They Can Talk about Whatever They Want (on Arts and Culture, No Singing Involved!)”, the discussion eventually focused on the national security law and where its implementation might lead.
Denise Ho - I have been subconsciously practising self-censorship
Speaking of the law's impact, Ho confessed to subconsciously exercising self-censorship after it was implemented, “I found myself compromising by avoiding certain discussions, and then I would get angry at myself for doing it.” She said that finding grey areas and making use of the remaining space for free speech are issues that “we have to navigate together”.
Gregory Wong – Performing artists in Hong Kong are rendered to be submissive, because the price for being able to make money is subservience
The speakers also discussed the ideologies inherent in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Gregory Wong described how he began his career in Taiwan and his seniors there would advise him on ways to explore his own potential. Upon his return to Hong Kong, however, he felt that materialism reigns supreme in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. This atmosphere, he opined, has rendered performing artists in Hong Kong to be submissive, because “the price for being able to make money is subservience”. As such, many performing artists are inclined to "behave well" politically, although some "misbehaving kids" like Gregory Wong also exist.
Anthony Wong - The entertainment industry should go global and create a "Yellow Entertainment Industry Circle"
Anthony Wong felt that amongst those performing artists openly supporting the government, many of them might be inclined to do so because they rely on the China market to stay afloat. If they were speaking against their conscience, however, that act itself meant they were sacrificing their own personal freedom of thought and speech, which was something that could not be measured with money. He mentioned that it was precisely because the Hong Kong entertainment industry had been leaning so heavily on the China market since 1997 that it could no longer flourish as before. He recalled that in the 1980s to 1990s, the Hong Kong entertainment industry was revered by the Asian, European and American markets. Facing the current suppression from China, Anthony Wong felt that Hong Kong should strive for recognition from the international market. He raised the example of South Korea, pointing out that it was precisely China's K-pop ban that led to its determination to disengage from the China market and eventually earn its spot in the world market.
Taking reference from the #YellowEconomicCircle, Anthony Wong further initiated the idea of a "Yellow Entertainment Industry Circle". Through the initiative, the entertainment industry could empower itself, develop its own economy and prevent Chinese factors from interfering with the creative process. Performing artists also would not have to worry about China banning them.
Wong said, "Perhaps we should think of this as a kind of motivation. Have we been too complacent and fixated on developing businesses up north that we have forgotten there is
also a market of 4 to 5 billion."
Source: Stand News #Jul12
Denise Ho, Tanya Chan, Anthony Wong and Gregory Wong were invited to appear at an online conference on July 11 to exchange views on Hong Kong's social climate as of late.
Discussing the national security law’s impact on Hong Kong, Ho confessed to unconsciously exercising self-censorship after the law was passed. Anthony Wong initiated the idea of a “Yellow Entertainment Industry Circle” in hopes that performing artists could unite against interference from China, minimise reliance on the China market and go global.
20 organisations with concerns over the Hong Kong resistance movement participated in the online conference that was hosted by the Washington-DC-headquartered Hong Kong Democracy Council (HKDC). Under the topic of “They Can Talk about Whatever They Want (on Arts and Culture, No Singing Involved!)”, the discussion eventually focused on the national security law and where its implementation might lead.
Denise Ho - I have been subconsciously practising self-censorship
Speaking of the law's impact, Ho confessed to subconsciously exercising self-censorship after it was implemented, “I found myself compromising by avoiding certain discussions, and then I would get angry at myself for doing it.” She said that finding grey areas and making use of the remaining space for free speech are issues that “we have to navigate together”.
Gregory Wong – Performing artists in Hong Kong are rendered to be submissive, because the price for being able to make money is subservience
The speakers also discussed the ideologies inherent in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Gregory Wong described how he began his career in Taiwan and his seniors there would advise him on ways to explore his own potential. Upon his return to Hong Kong, however, he felt that materialism reigns supreme in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. This atmosphere, he opined, has rendered performing artists in Hong Kong to be submissive, because “the price for being able to make money is subservience”. As such, many performing artists are inclined to "behave well" politically, although some "misbehaving kids" like Gregory Wong also exist.
Anthony Wong - The entertainment industry should go global and create a "Yellow Entertainment Industry Circle"
Anthony Wong felt that amongst those performing artists openly supporting the government, many of them might be inclined to do so because they rely on the China market to stay afloat. If they were speaking against their conscience, however, that act itself meant they were sacrificing their own personal freedom of thought and speech, which was something that could not be measured with money. He mentioned that it was precisely because the Hong Kong entertainment industry had been leaning so heavily on the China market since 1997 that it could no longer flourish as before. He recalled that in the 1980s to 1990s, the Hong Kong entertainment industry was revered by the Asian, European and American markets. Facing the current suppression from China, Anthony Wong felt that Hong Kong should strive for recognition from the international market. He raised the example of South Korea, pointing out that it was precisely China's K-pop ban that led to its determination to disengage from the China market and eventually earn its spot in the world market.
Taking reference from the #YellowEconomicCircle, Anthony Wong further initiated the idea of a "Yellow Entertainment Industry Circle". Through the initiative, the entertainment industry could empower itself, develop its own economy and prevent Chinese factors from interfering with the creative process. Performing artists also would not have to worry about China banning them.
Wong said, "Perhaps we should think of this as a kind of motivation. Have we been too complacent and fixated on developing businesses up north that we have forgotten there is
also a market of 4 to 5 billion."
Source: Stand News #Jul12
#GlobalSupport #Japan
Protesters Take the Streets of Tokyo in Support for Hong Kong, Holding “Liberate Hong Kong” Flags, Urging Japanese Government to Abort Xi Jinping’s Visit
With the Hong Kong National Security Law sparking global concerns, demonstrators marched down the streets of Tokyo on July 12th rallying against the political suppression happening in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Participants of the rally specifically demanded the Japanese government to abort plans for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit.
As suggested by its title “Uyghur x Hong Kong Joint Protest”, the rally was all about expressing concerns over Hong Kong’s current issues and the suppressions faced by Uyghurs in China. The event began at 11:30 a.m. from Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park. Under the new Hong Kong National Security Law, people of other nationalities expressing views against China, even from overseas, may constitute as an offence. As such, the organisers called on participants to wear black clothing as well as put on sunglasses, face coverings and headwear. Due to the continuing pandemic situation in Tokyo, the organisers also reminded participants to wear face masks, disinfect their hands and maintain social distancing.
Supporters of the Hong Kong movements raised black flags written with “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”. Under the Hong Kong National Security Law, displaying and possessing the “Liberate Hong Kong” flag may constitute as an offence. Some of the Uyghur supporters held the blue East Turkestan Republic flags which had become a symbol of the East Turkestan independence movement. Some other marchers waved the American flag. Participants of the rally demanded the Chinese government to stop sabotaging Hong Kong and stop its genocide on minorities. Marchers also demanded the Japanese government to abort plans for Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit.
Source: Stand News #Jul12
Protesters Take the Streets of Tokyo in Support for Hong Kong, Holding “Liberate Hong Kong” Flags, Urging Japanese Government to Abort Xi Jinping’s Visit
With the Hong Kong National Security Law sparking global concerns, demonstrators marched down the streets of Tokyo on July 12th rallying against the political suppression happening in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Participants of the rally specifically demanded the Japanese government to abort plans for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit.
As suggested by its title “Uyghur x Hong Kong Joint Protest”, the rally was all about expressing concerns over Hong Kong’s current issues and the suppressions faced by Uyghurs in China. The event began at 11:30 a.m. from Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park. Under the new Hong Kong National Security Law, people of other nationalities expressing views against China, even from overseas, may constitute as an offence. As such, the organisers called on participants to wear black clothing as well as put on sunglasses, face coverings and headwear. Due to the continuing pandemic situation in Tokyo, the organisers also reminded participants to wear face masks, disinfect their hands and maintain social distancing.
Supporters of the Hong Kong movements raised black flags written with “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”. Under the Hong Kong National Security Law, displaying and possessing the “Liberate Hong Kong” flag may constitute as an offence. Some of the Uyghur supporters held the blue East Turkestan Republic flags which had become a symbol of the East Turkestan independence movement. Some other marchers waved the American flag. Participants of the rally demanded the Chinese government to stop sabotaging Hong Kong and stop its genocide on minorities. Marchers also demanded the Japanese government to abort plans for Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit.
Source: Stand News #Jul12
#GreatChinaWall #Piracy
Hong Kong Filmmaker Inserts "Sensitive" Words to Curb Video-Piracy by Chinese Netizens
Source: RTHK #Jul12
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Hong Kong Filmmaker Inserts "Sensitive" Words to Curb Video-Piracy by Chinese Netizens
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Hong Kong Filmmaker Inserts "Sensitive" Words to Curb Video-Piracy by Chinese Netizens
Hebe is a Hong Kong filmmaker who fell victim to video piracy: Chinese netizens have been reposting Hebe's original videos to make profit without his consent.
Hebe has a video channel with over 60,000 subscribers. His videos introduces the locations wherein Hong Kong films in the 1980s and the 1990s were shot.
He made complaints to websites in China after discovering that his videos have been 'stolen' and reposted on the Chinese Internet; however, no action has been taken.
In the end, Hebe used an unconventional way to fend off video pirates from China by inserting words that are deemed "sensitive" by Chinese authorities.
Even when his videos were reposted on Chinese websites, the censors would soon take them down.
Source: RTHK #Jul12
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1600320-20210712.htm
#Creativity #Sensitivity
Hong Kong Filmmaker Inserts "Sensitive" Words to Curb Video-Piracy by Chinese Netizens
Hebe is a Hong Kong filmmaker who fell victim to video piracy: Chinese netizens have been reposting Hebe's original videos to make profit without his consent.
Hebe has a video channel with over 60,000 subscribers. His videos introduces the locations wherein Hong Kong films in the 1980s and the 1990s were shot.
He made complaints to websites in China after discovering that his videos have been 'stolen' and reposted on the Chinese Internet; however, no action has been taken.
In the end, Hebe used an unconventional way to fend off video pirates from China by inserting words that are deemed "sensitive" by Chinese authorities.
Even when his videos were reposted on Chinese websites, the censors would soon take them down.
Source: RTHK #Jul12
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1600320-20210712.htm
#Creativity #Sensitivity
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有港人稱為創作短片加敏感字眼 防被內地侵權
有本港影片創作者，發現自己原創影片疑在內地被人侵權，上載到其他平台以圖利，經投訴後未獲有效處理，因而自出奇招解決問題。 受訪者Hebe，製作多條與八、九十年代港產電影有關的短片，例如尋訪拍攝地點的變遷等，上載到港人常用的影片平台頻道，訂閱人數超過6萬。但他發現有人未經他同意，將影片上載到內地影片平台。 他說最常聽到的解釋，是內地人不能登入某些影片平台，因此有人「搬運」影片到內地平台，讓用戶觀賞。但他質疑這種做法實際上是「偷」，有關人士更可能透過廣告獲利。 Hebe表示，曾經向相關平台反映被侵權，但處理速…
China vows retaliation after US blacklists companies
China on Sunday said it will take “necessary measures” to respond to the U.S. blacklisting of Chinese companies over their alleged role in abuses of Uyghur people and other Muslim ethnic minorities.
The Commerce Ministry said the U.S. move constituted an “unreasonable suppression of Chinese enterprises and a serious breach of international economic and trade rules.”
China will “take necessary measures to firmly safeguard Chinese companies’ legitimate rights and interests,” the ministry’s statement said.
Source: AP News #Jul12
https://t.co/IRJxGbf6se
#China #US #Blacklist #Uyghur #Muslim
China on Sunday said it will take “necessary measures” to respond to the U.S. blacklisting of Chinese companies over their alleged role in abuses of Uyghur people and other Muslim ethnic minorities.
The Commerce Ministry said the U.S. move constituted an “unreasonable suppression of Chinese enterprises and a serious breach of international economic and trade rules.”
China will “take necessary measures to firmly safeguard Chinese companies’ legitimate rights and interests,” the ministry’s statement said.
Source: AP News #Jul12
https://t.co/IRJxGbf6se
#China #US #Blacklist #Uyghur #Muslim
#MadeinChina
China's WPS Office Software Accused of #Censorship and Lockup Users' Files
Source: The Liberty Times #Jul12
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China's WPS Office Software Accused of #Censorship and Lockup Users' Files
Source: The Liberty Times #Jul12
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China's WPS Office Software Accused of #Censorship and Lockup Users' Files
#WPSOffice, a Microsoft Office-like software released by China's company #Kingsoft, has recently been exposed for allegedly censoring content and locking users' files for sensitive words, prompting criticism.
Users have reported that WPS Office actively detects the contents of documents stored on computer drives and in the cloud. A file will be locked whenever sensitive words are found, which would be released only if the user files official complaints to the developer. The software locked a novel of more than 1 million words in one case. The author said the pieces have never been shared with anyone, questioning whether the WPS official had been peeking it without permission.
The official response from WPS was that the file contained illegal links, which is why it was banned, stressing that the user's privacy always comes first.
However, the WPS statement seems to make matters worse, and the general public is not at all convinced, with some questioning, " How do you know the document has an illegal link? Only if you peek at it!"
Source: The Liberty Times #Jul12
https://3c.ltn.com.tw/news/50087
#China #ChineseSoftware #PrivacyBreach
China's WPS Office Software Accused of #Censorship and Lockup Users' Files
#WPSOffice, a Microsoft Office-like software released by China's company #Kingsoft, has recently been exposed for allegedly censoring content and locking users' files for sensitive words, prompting criticism.
Users have reported that WPS Office actively detects the contents of documents stored on computer drives and in the cloud. A file will be locked whenever sensitive words are found, which would be released only if the user files official complaints to the developer. The software locked a novel of more than 1 million words in one case. The author said the pieces have never been shared with anyone, questioning whether the WPS official had been peeking it without permission.
The official response from WPS was that the file contained illegal links, which is why it was banned, stressing that the user's privacy always comes first.
However, the WPS statement seems to make matters worse, and the general public is not at all convinced, with some questioning, " How do you know the document has an illegal link? Only if you peek at it!"
Source: The Liberty Times #Jul12
https://3c.ltn.com.tw/news/50087
#China #ChineseSoftware #PrivacyBreach
自由時報電子報
中國 WPS Office 遭爆內容審查、鎖死用戶檔案！官方解釋卻「越描越黑」 - 自由電子報 3C科技
由中國金山軟體公司發布的 WPS Office，是一款類似微軟 Office 的辦公軟體，近期糟爆料懷疑進行內容審核，一旦發現敏感字就會鎖死檔案，引發外界撻伐，官方出面澄清卻越描越黑，網友並不買單。
Former Student Union President Arrested for Sharing Post in Social Media
In Hong Kong, former president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong student union Owen Au Cheuk-hei was arrested by officers of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). He was accused for sharing a post on social media urging people to cast a blank vote in the Legislative Council (LegCo) election in 2021.
In response to an inquiry from Hong Kong In-Media, the ICAC confirmed the arrest of a person on July 12, 2022 for sharing a post on social media, allegedly inciting others to cast blank votes or not to vote in the 2021 Legislative Council general election, breaching section 27A of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.
Source: Hong Kong In-media (#Jul12)
#CUHK #StudentUnion #SocialMedia #ICAC #LegCo #Election #FreedomOfSpeech #PoliticalPrisoner #Censorship
https://bit.ly/3OZ23lm
In Hong Kong, former president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong student union Owen Au Cheuk-hei was arrested by officers of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). He was accused for sharing a post on social media urging people to cast a blank vote in the Legislative Council (LegCo) election in 2021.
In response to an inquiry from Hong Kong In-Media, the ICAC confirmed the arrest of a person on July 12, 2022 for sharing a post on social media, allegedly inciting others to cast blank votes or not to vote in the 2021 Legislative Council general election, breaching section 27A of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.
Source: Hong Kong In-media (#Jul12)
#CUHK #StudentUnion #SocialMedia #ICAC #LegCo #Election #FreedomOfSpeech #PoliticalPrisoner #Censorship
https://bit.ly/3OZ23lm