#FirstHand #27May
Hong Kong Police Continue to Suppress Protests and Make Arrests
1710 | Nathan Road, Mong Kok
While the police ordered all citizens to leave the area, they set up cordon lines at major transport facilities like the MTR station.
According to RTHK, at the intersection of Hamilton Street and Reclamation Street, a 14-year-old boy was arrested for possessing offensive weapons in public. Police arrested another two girls, aged 17 and 18, along Dundas Street.
As of 17:00, it is estimated that police have arrested more than 300 civilians in different parts of Hong Kong.
#HongKongProtest #NationalAnthemLaw #NationalSecurityLaw
Hong Kong Police Continue to Suppress Protests and Make Arrests
1710 | Nathan Road, Mong Kok
While the police ordered all citizens to leave the area, they set up cordon lines at major transport facilities like the MTR station.
According to RTHK, at the intersection of Hamilton Street and Reclamation Street, a 14-year-old boy was arrested for possessing offensive weapons in public. Police arrested another two girls, aged 17 and 18, along Dundas Street.
As of 17:00, it is estimated that police have arrested more than 300 civilians in different parts of Hong Kong.
#HongKongProtest #NationalAnthemLaw #NationalSecurityLaw
#LegCo
Pro-dem Chu Hoi-dick Was Expelled Out of Council Chamber for 'Praising' Beijing Loyalist Starry Lee's Chairmanship
LegCo resumed the second reading for National Anthem Law. Pro-democracy lawmaker Chu Hoi-dick showed a board that says, “Best Chairman Starry Lee Wai-king”. LegCo chairman Andrew Leung Kwan-yin of the pro-Beijing DAB expelled him, suggesting that it was humiliating. Chu refused to leave and the meeting was adjourned.
Ray Chan Chi-chuen from pro-democracy People Power rushed into the meeting room to stop the guards, and suggested that all pro-establishment lawmakers should be sanctioned. Cheung Wah-fung from the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong stated that “I’m terrified”. Chu was at last carried out of the room.
Pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai was furious and put the display board on his seat. Other pro-democracy lawmakers tried to protect him but failed.
Source: Inmedia
#May28 #NationalAnthemLaw
Pro-dem Chu Hoi-dick Was Expelled Out of Council Chamber for 'Praising' Beijing Loyalist Starry Lee's Chairmanship
LegCo resumed the second reading for National Anthem Law. Pro-democracy lawmaker Chu Hoi-dick showed a board that says, “Best Chairman Starry Lee Wai-king”. LegCo chairman Andrew Leung Kwan-yin of the pro-Beijing DAB expelled him, suggesting that it was humiliating. Chu refused to leave and the meeting was adjourned.
Ray Chan Chi-chuen from pro-democracy People Power rushed into the meeting room to stop the guards, and suggested that all pro-establishment lawmakers should be sanctioned. Cheung Wah-fung from the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong stated that “I’m terrified”. Chu was at last carried out of the room.
Pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai was furious and put the display board on his seat. Other pro-democracy lawmakers tried to protect him but failed.
Source: Inmedia
#May28 #NationalAnthemLaw
#LegCo #OneCountryOneSystem
Draconian Laws for Hong Kong One After One,
National Anthem Law: Second Reading Completed,
National Security Law: Passed by Beijing
At 18:50 on May 28, the Legislative Council has completed the second reading of the National Anthem Law in Hong Kong. The third reading is expected to take place next Wednesday and Thursday. The highly controversial law will be passed in the pro-Beijing camp-dominated Council the soonest on Thursday.
On the same day, Beijing endorsed the insertion of the National Security Law in Hong Kong's constitution.
Source: Now News #May28
Image: Economist
#NationalAnthemLaw #NationalSecurityLaw
Draconian Laws for Hong Kong One After One,
National Anthem Law: Second Reading Completed,
National Security Law: Passed by Beijing
At 18:50 on May 28, the Legislative Council has completed the second reading of the National Anthem Law in Hong Kong. The third reading is expected to take place next Wednesday and Thursday. The highly controversial law will be passed in the pro-Beijing camp-dominated Council the soonest on Thursday.
On the same day, Beijing endorsed the insertion of the National Security Law in Hong Kong's constitution.
Source: Now News #May28
Image: Economist
#NationalAnthemLaw #NationalSecurityLaw
#29May #Firsthand #SingwithYou
'Sing with You' Commences in Kwuntong
Following the passing of the second reading of the National Anthem Law, citizens rallied at multiple shopping malls in Hong Kong to voice their discontent. In APM, Kwun Tong, people chanted protest slogans and sang the popular protest anthem "Glory to Hong Kong."
#NationalAnthemLaw #FailedState
'Sing with You' Commences in Kwuntong
Following the passing of the second reading of the National Anthem Law, citizens rallied at multiple shopping malls in Hong Kong to voice their discontent. In APM, Kwun Tong, people chanted protest slogans and sang the popular protest anthem "Glory to Hong Kong."
#NationalAnthemLaw #FailedState
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#FirstHand #29May #SingwithYou
'Sing with You': Sizeable Crowd Gathers at Kwun Tong
Responding to netizen’s call for a lunch protest today, a sizeable crowd was seen gathering in APM mall and the protest anthem was heard at the scene, resonating with Hongkongers' determination for freedom and justice.
#HongKongProtest #NationalAnthemLaw #FailedState
'Sing with You': Sizeable Crowd Gathers at Kwun Tong
Responding to netizen’s call for a lunch protest today, a sizeable crowd was seen gathering in APM mall and the protest anthem was heard at the scene, resonating with Hongkongers' determination for freedom and justice.
#HongKongProtest #NationalAnthemLaw #FailedState
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#FirstHand #29May #SingwithYou
8 Unarmed Teens Searched by Police
1356 | #KwunTong Road
Outside APM mall , about eight unarmed teenagers were surrounded and searched by a group of 10 police officers in riot gear.
#HongKongProtest #NationalAnthemLaw #FailedState #PoliceState
8 Unarmed Teens Searched by Police
1356 | #KwunTong Road
Outside APM mall , about eight unarmed teenagers were surrounded and searched by a group of 10 police officers in riot gear.
#HongKongProtest #NationalAnthemLaw #FailedState #PoliceState
#NationalAnthemLaw
National Anthem Law Passes Third Reading on Anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre
The National Anthem Law passed the third reading around 5pm today, with 43 members present and 41 voting for the law. This controversial law was passed on the 31st anniversary of China's Tiananmen incident.
Pro-democracy members proposed 21 amendments, including reducing the penalties, adding biographical information on the anthem's lyricist, and removing religious ceremonies from the list of events where playing the anthem is required. All were voted down.
As it is the 31st anniversary of June 4, pro-democracy legislators placed white flowers at their seats. Democratic Party's Andrew Wan motioned for 64 seconds of silence for those who died during the Tiananmen incident, but was not approved by chairperson Andrew Leung. Most pro-democracy members stood up for a moment of silence on their own, calling out "Never forget June 4". They left the chambers afterwards.
Source: Stand News #Jun4
National Anthem Law Passes Third Reading on Anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre
The National Anthem Law passed the third reading around 5pm today, with 43 members present and 41 voting for the law. This controversial law was passed on the 31st anniversary of China's Tiananmen incident.
Pro-democracy members proposed 21 amendments, including reducing the penalties, adding biographical information on the anthem's lyricist, and removing religious ceremonies from the list of events where playing the anthem is required. All were voted down.
As it is the 31st anniversary of June 4, pro-democracy legislators placed white flowers at their seats. Democratic Party's Andrew Wan motioned for 64 seconds of silence for those who died during the Tiananmen incident, but was not approved by chairperson Andrew Leung. Most pro-democracy members stood up for a moment of silence on their own, calling out "Never forget June 4". They left the chambers afterwards.
Source: Stand News #Jun4
#WhiteTerror
HK Education Bureau Chief: Police to be called in for "hard to handle" student who oppose the National Anthem Law
The Legislative Council in Hong Kong, with the pro-Beijing camp as a majority, passed the National Anthem Law in a heated dispute on 3 June.
The regulations stipulate that the national anthem education should be included in the curriculum of primary and secondary schools, including teaching students to sing the national anthem, educating them about the history and the spirit behind it, and etiquette when singing the anthem.
Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Secretary for the Bureau of Education, said that if there are students in the school violating the national anthem law, and the school feels that they are "hard to handle", they can call the police for help, as the situation is similar to the case of handling theft in school.
He also said that the government has no plans to set up a special "national anthem" subject at present and believes that the existing music, general studies, history, and other subjects will fulfill the educational goals as listed above.
Source: Stand News #Jun6
#NationalAnthemLaw #Education #KevinYeung
HK Education Bureau Chief: Police to be called in for "hard to handle" student who oppose the National Anthem Law
The Legislative Council in Hong Kong, with the pro-Beijing camp as a majority, passed the National Anthem Law in a heated dispute on 3 June.
The regulations stipulate that the national anthem education should be included in the curriculum of primary and secondary schools, including teaching students to sing the national anthem, educating them about the history and the spirit behind it, and etiquette when singing the anthem.
Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Secretary for the Bureau of Education, said that if there are students in the school violating the national anthem law, and the school feels that they are "hard to handle", they can call the police for help, as the situation is similar to the case of handling theft in school.
He also said that the government has no plans to set up a special "national anthem" subject at present and believes that the existing music, general studies, history, and other subjects will fulfill the educational goals as listed above.
Source: Stand News #Jun6
#NationalAnthemLaw #Education #KevinYeung
#NationalAnthemLaw
National Anthem Law to be Enforced in Schools During Statutory Holidays; Teachers May Report Misbehaving Students to the Police
The Education Bureau issued a guideline to all schools on how to display the Chinese national flag, Hong Kong flag and play the Chinese national anthem. The Bureau pointed out that if students fail to respect the Chinese national anthem, the school has the option to call the police for help. If parents ask the school to exempt their kids from singing the Chinese national anthem, the school needs to explain to them that it is a normal school activity.
The guideline also states that students have to raise the Chinese national flag, Hong Kong flag and sing the Chinese national anthem on 1 Jan, 1 Jul and 1 Oct. Yet it was not explained why and how such ceremony can be held with these three days being statutory holidays (New Year, HKSAR establishment day, and National Day).
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Jun18
National Anthem Law to be Enforced in Schools During Statutory Holidays; Teachers May Report Misbehaving Students to the Police
The Education Bureau issued a guideline to all schools on how to display the Chinese national flag, Hong Kong flag and play the Chinese national anthem. The Bureau pointed out that if students fail to respect the Chinese national anthem, the school has the option to call the police for help. If parents ask the school to exempt their kids from singing the Chinese national anthem, the school needs to explain to them that it is a normal school activity.
The guideline also states that students have to raise the Chinese national flag, Hong Kong flag and sing the Chinese national anthem on 1 Jan, 1 Jul and 1 Oct. Yet it was not explained why and how such ceremony can be held with these three days being statutory holidays (New Year, HKSAR establishment day, and National Day).
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Jun18
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教育局指若學生不尊重國歌應訓導處理 嚴重可向警求助
教育局向全港中、小學發通告，就學生展示國旗、區旗及奏唱國歌，提供指引。教育局指出，如果學生不尊重國歌，奏唱國歌時行為有偏差，學校應以訓育及輔導方式處理，若情況嚴重並涉及違法行為，校方未能處理，可考慮尋求警方協助。 教育局表示，如果教師故意在學生面前侮辱國歌，影響學校運作及他人，而校方未能處理，學校同樣可考慮尋求警方協助。如果有家長向學校要求校方豁免子女在校內唱國歌，學校就應向家長解釋，奏唱國歌屬校內正常學習活動，學生如無特殊理由應該參與。 教育局在音樂科的補充文件中提到，國歌教學分為三個階段。小一至小三…
#Education #Censorship
#NationalEducation from home: Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong urge schools to foster stronger national identity
Due to the third-wave of pandemic in Hong Kong, all on-campus classes will be suspended this fall. Students will be conducting home-based learning again. It is highly likely that national education will be inserted into the home-based learning curriculum.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong sent a letter to chancellors and principals of Catholic primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.
In the letter, it reminded the chancellors and principals that the Education Bureau (EDB) has been a partner and a major sponsoring body of the Catholic schools, and because of this, schools are required to be supportive of this new notion to promote national education through home-based learning.
Guidelines have been proposed to assist school staffs in enhancing students' understanding in the #NationalSecurityLaw (NSL) #NationalAnthemLaw and also to foster a stronger national identity in the students.
During the social movements in 2019, many alumni from different schools petitioned to show their support in actions against the government's Extradition Bill. Some of the petitions also included students and existing staffs. The Parish has stated that school policies should be strict in the prevention of political activities from happening on campuses and in schools. It also stated that schools need to clarify immediately in the event of a petition, in the name of the school, is found to be carried out. Also, the parish encouraged chancellors and principals to respond to the EDB's actions positively, and also called for parents to understand and work closely with the schools if special arrangements are needed.
In the beginning of July 2019, after the enactment of NSL, Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan, Permanent Secretary for Education, sent a letter to sponsoring bodies for aided schools and direct subsidy schools to recommend them to explain the NSL to their students. If any of the students violate schools' rules and fail to display any improvements after reminders, the school should impose punishment.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
#RomanCatholicDiocese #EDB
#NationalEducation from home: Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong urge schools to foster stronger national identity
Due to the third-wave of pandemic in Hong Kong, all on-campus classes will be suspended this fall. Students will be conducting home-based learning again. It is highly likely that national education will be inserted into the home-based learning curriculum.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong sent a letter to chancellors and principals of Catholic primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.
In the letter, it reminded the chancellors and principals that the Education Bureau (EDB) has been a partner and a major sponsoring body of the Catholic schools, and because of this, schools are required to be supportive of this new notion to promote national education through home-based learning.
Guidelines have been proposed to assist school staffs in enhancing students' understanding in the #NationalSecurityLaw (NSL) #NationalAnthemLaw and also to foster a stronger national identity in the students.
During the social movements in 2019, many alumni from different schools petitioned to show their support in actions against the government's Extradition Bill. Some of the petitions also included students and existing staffs. The Parish has stated that school policies should be strict in the prevention of political activities from happening on campuses and in schools. It also stated that schools need to clarify immediately in the event of a petition, in the name of the school, is found to be carried out. Also, the parish encouraged chancellors and principals to respond to the EDB's actions positively, and also called for parents to understand and work closely with the schools if special arrangements are needed.
In the beginning of July 2019, after the enactment of NSL, Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan, Permanent Secretary for Education, sent a letter to sponsoring bodies for aided schools and direct subsidy schools to recommend them to explain the NSL to their students. If any of the students violate schools' rules and fail to display any improvements after reminders, the school should impose punishment.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
#RomanCatholicDiocese #EDB
#Breaking #Arrests
Police Arrest Pro-democracy Activists and Former Lawmakers Ray Chan, Chu Hoi-dick and Ted Hui
According to the Facebook pages of #RayChan, #ChuHoiDick and #TedHui, the three pro-democracy activists were arrested by the police at their homes on the morning of November 18, 2020.
The case was reportedly connected to the legislative council (#LegCo) meeting on June 4, 2020, where the three then-lawmakers protested against the third reading of the National Anthem Bill.
The police accused Hui of breaching the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance Cap.382 with the charge of comtempt, as he spilled smelly liquid on the floor of the chamber and "caused the LegCo chair to feel disturbed and mentally distressed".
Chan and Chu resigned from the LegCo in Oct, as they refused to let the term be extended by the CCP without an election; Hui joined the recent mass resignation.
Source: Ray Chan's Facebook; Eddie Chu's Facebook; Ted Hui's Facebook #Nov18
#NationalAnthemLaw #PoliceState
Police Arrest Pro-democracy Activists and Former Lawmakers Ray Chan, Chu Hoi-dick and Ted Hui
According to the Facebook pages of #RayChan, #ChuHoiDick and #TedHui, the three pro-democracy activists were arrested by the police at their homes on the morning of November 18, 2020.
The case was reportedly connected to the legislative council (#LegCo) meeting on June 4, 2020, where the three then-lawmakers protested against the third reading of the National Anthem Bill.
The police accused Hui of breaching the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance Cap.382 with the charge of comtempt, as he spilled smelly liquid on the floor of the chamber and "caused the LegCo chair to feel disturbed and mentally distressed".
Chan and Chu resigned from the LegCo in Oct, as they refused to let the term be extended by the CCP without an election; Hui joined the recent mass resignation.
Source: Ray Chan's Facebook; Eddie Chu's Facebook; Ted Hui's Facebook #Nov18
#NationalAnthemLaw #PoliceState