#FirstHand #Mar22
Messages to Deceased Protesters: We Dare Not Forget You, We Dare Not Giving Up
20:48 | Kwun Tong
Civilians wrote messages in remembrance of deceased protesters and victms of state violence, and to encourage each other in their fight for democracy.
These words shout and cry for protestors in Hong Kong. Chan Yin-Lam will truly rest in peace only when police are held accountable for what they've done. Hong Kongers should never forget and never forgive. We must stay strong and fearless in the face of totalitarianism!
一句句無聲的說話，就像帶著哭泣聲般沉重，若然警方的暴行未能受到制裁，相信陳同學也定不能安息，我們永遠不會原諒他們所犯下的種種人道罪行，香港人一定會堅強地、永不退縮地對抗暴政！
#Mourning #ProtestersVoice
Graffiti at Sheung Tak Carpark Reminds Hongkongers to Stand Up Against Injustice and State Violence
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18878
Messages to Deceased Protesters: We Dare Not Forget You, We Dare Not Giving Up
20:48 | Kwun Tong
Civilians wrote messages in remembrance of deceased protesters and victms of state violence, and to encourage each other in their fight for democracy.
These words shout and cry for protestors in Hong Kong. Chan Yin-Lam will truly rest in peace only when police are held accountable for what they've done. Hong Kongers should never forget and never forgive. We must stay strong and fearless in the face of totalitarianism!
一句句無聲的說話，就像帶著哭泣聲般沉重，若然警方的暴行未能受到制裁，相信陳同學也定不能安息，我們永遠不會原諒他們所犯下的種種人道罪行，香港人一定會堅強地、永不退縮地對抗暴政！
#Mourning #ProtestersVoice
Graffiti at Sheung Tak Carpark Reminds Hongkongers to Stand Up Against Injustice and State Violence
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18878
#FirstHand #Mar22
Graffiti at Sheung Tak Carpark Reminds Hongkongers to Stand Up Against Injustice and State Violence
21:03 | Tseung Kwan O
Police are guarding at every level of Sheung Tak Carpark, where 22-year-old Chow Tsz-lok fell from height for reasons unknown during police operation in the area last November. Chow passed away after hospitalization. The carpark has since then become a site for memorials to take place.
March 22 marks 6 months after the death of 15-year-old Chan Yin-lam who used to study in a school in the same district. The cause of Chan's death remains unknown. Having participated in the pro-democracy movement, her body, naked, were discovered in the waters last October. Police said there was nothing suspicious.
#Death #Mourning #PoliceState #ProtestersVoice
Graffiti at Sheung Tak Carpark Reminds Hongkongers to Stand Up Against Injustice and State Violence
21:03 | Tseung Kwan O
Police are guarding at every level of Sheung Tak Carpark, where 22-year-old Chow Tsz-lok fell from height for reasons unknown during police operation in the area last November. Chow passed away after hospitalization. The carpark has since then become a site for memorials to take place.
March 22 marks 6 months after the death of 15-year-old Chan Yin-lam who used to study in a school in the same district. The cause of Chan's death remains unknown. Having participated in the pro-democracy movement, her body, naked, were discovered in the waters last October. Police said there was nothing suspicious.
#Death #Mourning #PoliceState #ProtestersVoice
#FirstHand #ChanYinLam #Remembrance
Citizens Gathered in remembrance of Chan Yin-lam and Vowed to Continue Fighting for Freedom
20:43 | Kwun Tong
It has been beyond anyone's understanding that a peaceful memorial service could attract such a large number of police, forcing into the gathering and provoking civilians on site.
Accompanying hymn and solemn prayers were yelling and clamoring from the police. Who keeps us away from forgetting, and who teaches us not to forget?
Civilians on the scene vowed to carry on fighting for democracy for Chan Yin-lam and all other deceased protesters.
#Mar22 #NeverForgetNeverForgive #HongKongProtest #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Messages to Deceased Protesters: We Dare Not Forget You, We Dare Not Giving Up
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18873
Citizens Gathered in remembrance of Chan Yin-lam and Vowed to Continue Fighting for Freedom
20:43 | Kwun Tong
It has been beyond anyone's understanding that a peaceful memorial service could attract such a large number of police, forcing into the gathering and provoking civilians on site.
Accompanying hymn and solemn prayers were yelling and clamoring from the police. Who keeps us away from forgetting, and who teaches us not to forget?
Civilians on the scene vowed to carry on fighting for democracy for Chan Yin-lam and all other deceased protesters.
#Mar22 #NeverForgetNeverForgive #HongKongProtest #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Messages to Deceased Protesters: We Dare Not Forget You, We Dare Not Giving Up
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18873
#DailyUpdate #Mar22 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (22/3)
At the time of writing, 318,378 cases of the coronavirus have been reported worldwide with 13,671 deaths.
The coronavirus is now affecting 188 countries and territories.
China only recorded only 46 new cases of the virus and 6 deaths, all cases are imported as the authorities claimed.
China, Italy, Spain and USA are now the four most affected countries. With a respective 81,054, 53,575, 28,572, 26,909 cases confirmed.
China is testing vaccines on 108 volunteers, some of them showed symptoms including high body temperature and muscle pain.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the extension of state of emergency for 15 days.
In Hong Kong, 44 new cases have been reported, 29 of them have outbound travel records, and some of them have been to Lan Kwai Fong for gatherings. 41 personals have violated the home quarantine orders, the police forces managed to arrest 5 of them, 36 are wanted.
Starting from Tuesday, Taiwan bans all tourists from transferring through the country, after some Chinese nationals travel between China and USA through Taiwan.
Starting from Monday, Singapore bans all tourists from entering the country, no matter entrant or transfer.
Japan raised the travel alarm to USA to level 2, implore nationals avoid unnecessary trips to the country.
South Korea requires all incoming travellers from Europe to be inspected, and quarantined even results show negative to the coronavirus.
First case found in Angola, Zimbabwe, PapuaNewGuinea and Madagascar.
After an advisor of American Vice President Mike Pence was tested positive, Mike Pence and his wife were tested negative for the virus.
42 countries in Africa has reported cases, the total is currently over 1000. Multiple African countries start closing borders.
Marouane Fellaini, an ex-player from Manchester United, now playing in Shandong Luneng Taishan F.C. was reported contracted the virus according to Chinese media.
Starting from Monday, all flights destined at Beijing are required to undergo medical inspection at designated cities.
Retired Italian football player Paolo Maldini and his son, along with Paulo Dybala, a player playing for Juventus have contracted the virus.
Lorenzo Sanz, the ex-director of Real Madrid, died from the Chinese coronavirus.
Italy announced stopping of all business operation other than necessities for 15 days.
In USA, State of New Jersey issued stay-at-home order. One-fourth of the American population is required to stay at home to tackle the pandemic.
American President Donald Trump expressed willingness to assist North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
Sources suggested that American Intelligence had warned President Donald Trump about the coronavirus months ago, however Trump didn’t pay too much attention due to trusting Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
In Australia, New South Wales is closing all unnecessary services and facilities; Victoria is suspending classes starting from Tuesday.
Malaysia dispatched National Defence Forces to assist the police force enforcing the grounding orders.
Source: Now News, World Meter, Reuters, CNN
COVID-19 Updates (22/3)
At the time of writing, 318,378 cases of the coronavirus have been reported worldwide with 13,671 deaths.
The coronavirus is now affecting 188 countries and territories.
China only recorded only 46 new cases of the virus and 6 deaths, all cases are imported as the authorities claimed.
China, Italy, Spain and USA are now the four most affected countries. With a respective 81,054, 53,575, 28,572, 26,909 cases confirmed.
China is testing vaccines on 108 volunteers, some of them showed symptoms including high body temperature and muscle pain.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the extension of state of emergency for 15 days.
In Hong Kong, 44 new cases have been reported, 29 of them have outbound travel records, and some of them have been to Lan Kwai Fong for gatherings. 41 personals have violated the home quarantine orders, the police forces managed to arrest 5 of them, 36 are wanted.
Starting from Tuesday, Taiwan bans all tourists from transferring through the country, after some Chinese nationals travel between China and USA through Taiwan.
Starting from Monday, Singapore bans all tourists from entering the country, no matter entrant or transfer.
Japan raised the travel alarm to USA to level 2, implore nationals avoid unnecessary trips to the country.
South Korea requires all incoming travellers from Europe to be inspected, and quarantined even results show negative to the coronavirus.
First case found in Angola, Zimbabwe, PapuaNewGuinea and Madagascar.
After an advisor of American Vice President Mike Pence was tested positive, Mike Pence and his wife were tested negative for the virus.
42 countries in Africa has reported cases, the total is currently over 1000. Multiple African countries start closing borders.
Marouane Fellaini, an ex-player from Manchester United, now playing in Shandong Luneng Taishan F.C. was reported contracted the virus according to Chinese media.
Starting from Monday, all flights destined at Beijing are required to undergo medical inspection at designated cities.
Retired Italian football player Paolo Maldini and his son, along with Paulo Dybala, a player playing for Juventus have contracted the virus.
Lorenzo Sanz, the ex-director of Real Madrid, died from the Chinese coronavirus.
Italy announced stopping of all business operation other than necessities for 15 days.
In USA, State of New Jersey issued stay-at-home order. One-fourth of the American population is required to stay at home to tackle the pandemic.
American President Donald Trump expressed willingness to assist North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
Sources suggested that American Intelligence had warned President Donald Trump about the coronavirus months ago, however Trump didn’t pay too much attention due to trusting Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
In Australia, New South Wales is closing all unnecessary services and facilities; Victoria is suspending classes starting from Tuesday.
Malaysia dispatched National Defence Forces to assist the police force enforcing the grounding orders.
Source: Now News, World Meter, Reuters, CNN
How the Coronavirus Travel From China to the World
From New York Times
//Many of the first known cases clustered around a seafood market in Wuhan, China, a city of 11 million and a transportation hub.
But Chinese officials did not alert the public to the risks in December. It wasn’t until Dec. 31 that they alerted the World Health Organization and released a statement — and a reassurance.
“The disease is preventable and controllable,” the Chinese government said.
About 7 million people left Wuhan in January, before travel was restricted. At least 175,000 people left just on Jan 1. Thousands of travelers were infected.
By the time Chinese officials acknowledged the risk of human-to-human transmission on Jan 21, local outbreaks were already seeded in Beijing, Shanghai and other major cities.
...international travel continued as normal. Thousands of people flew out of Wuhan to cities around the world: Over 2,200 people to Sydney; over 900 went to New York every month on average; over 15,000 went to Bangkok.
The first known overseas case appeared in mid-January, a 61-year-old woman who traveled from Wuhan to Bangkok despite having a fever, headache and a sore throat.
About 85 percent of infected travelers went undetected, researchers believe. But they were still contagious.
It was only at the end of January that Wuhan was placed under a lockdown and airlines started canceling flights.
It was too late. Outbreaks were already growing in over 30 cities across 26 countries, most seeded by travelers from Wuhan.//
Look at the Interactive Map: New York Times #Mar22
From New York Times
//Many of the first known cases clustered around a seafood market in Wuhan, China, a city of 11 million and a transportation hub.
But Chinese officials did not alert the public to the risks in December. It wasn’t until Dec. 31 that they alerted the World Health Organization and released a statement — and a reassurance.
“The disease is preventable and controllable,” the Chinese government said.
About 7 million people left Wuhan in January, before travel was restricted. At least 175,000 people left just on Jan 1. Thousands of travelers were infected.
By the time Chinese officials acknowledged the risk of human-to-human transmission on Jan 21, local outbreaks were already seeded in Beijing, Shanghai and other major cities.
...international travel continued as normal. Thousands of people flew out of Wuhan to cities around the world: Over 2,200 people to Sydney; over 900 went to New York every month on average; over 15,000 went to Bangkok.
The first known overseas case appeared in mid-January, a 61-year-old woman who traveled from Wuhan to Bangkok despite having a fever, headache and a sore throat.
About 85 percent of infected travelers went undetected, researchers believe. But they were still contagious.
It was only at the end of January that Wuhan was placed under a lockdown and airlines started canceling flights.
It was too late. Outbreaks were already growing in over 30 cities across 26 countries, most seeded by travelers from Wuhan.//
Look at the Interactive Map: New York Times #Mar22
Nytimes
How the Virus Got Out (Published 2020)
We analyzed the movements of hundreds of millions of people to show why the most extensive travel restrictions to stop an outbreak in human history haven’t been enough.
#WuhanPneumonia #CoronavirusPandemic
Hong Kong Medics: "I stay at work for you, You stay at home for us"
Hong Kong Public Doctors' Association (HKPDA), an organization representating doctors working in hospitals managed by the Hospital Authorities, posted a few photos on facebook with medics holding signs that read "I stay at work for you, You stay at home for us".
Dr. Wong Yam-hong, member of the pro-democracy group Médecins Inspirés, appeared in one of the photos, reminding citizens of the importance to kerp social distance, wear a mask and maintain personal hygiene.
Currently, the Hong Kong government only issue quarantine regulation to countries around the world except for China, Macau and Taiwan.
Source: HKPDA's Facebook #Mar22
Hong Kong Medics: "I stay at work for you, You stay at home for us"
Hong Kong Public Doctors' Association (HKPDA), an organization representating doctors working in hospitals managed by the Hospital Authorities, posted a few photos on facebook with medics holding signs that read "I stay at work for you, You stay at home for us".
Dr. Wong Yam-hong, member of the pro-democracy group Médecins Inspirés, appeared in one of the photos, reminding citizens of the importance to kerp social distance, wear a mask and maintain personal hygiene.
Currently, the Hong Kong government only issue quarantine regulation to countries around the world except for China, Macau and Taiwan.
Source: HKPDA's Facebook #Mar22
#DistrictCouncil
Owners' Corporation Obstructs the Work of Pro-democracy District Councilor, putting local community's interest at risk
Owners' Corporation of Choi Ming Court repeated obstructed the newly elected pro-democracy district councilor, Chan Wei-lei from entering the housing Estate to carry out his duty and serve his constituents.
He was not allowed to rent a office in the Estate area, nor to distribute flyers, hang anti-epidemic posters and others. Chan was disappointed, sighing that it was the loss of the local community being deprived of proper information and support.
Source : InMedia #Mar22
https://bit.ly/2UqmNap
Owners' Corporation Obstructs the Work of Pro-democracy District Councilor, putting local community's interest at risk
Owners' Corporation of Choi Ming Court repeated obstructed the newly elected pro-democracy district councilor, Chan Wei-lei from entering the housing Estate to carry out his duty and serve his constituents.
He was not allowed to rent a office in the Estate area, nor to distribute flyers, hang anti-epidemic posters and others. Chan was disappointed, sighing that it was the loss of the local community being deprived of proper information and support.
Source : InMedia #Mar22
https://bit.ly/2UqmNap
#WuhanPneumonia #Vaccine
Experts from China told Participants Not to Worry About the Reactions during Vaccine Trial
According to China's state-run tabloid Global Times, China sees developing a vaccine to treat the coronavirus as a "battle that China cannot afford to lose". The opinion article came out, after the US announced on March 16 that a trial to evaluate a possible vaccine will be launched.
Currently in China, 108 participants, aged between 18 and 60, had received a vaccine developed by the Chinese millitary and a Chinese pharmaceutical firm called CanSinos Biologics. These volunteers are all residents of Wuhan, where the coronavirus first emerged last year.
In an interview conducted by a Chinese media Xin Jin Bao, one of the participants revealed that they suffered muscle pain, fever, fatigue and dizziness after vaccination; however, the experts in charge told the volunteers not to be worried about these systems.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Mar22
Experts from China told Participants Not to Worry About the Reactions during Vaccine Trial
According to China's state-run tabloid Global Times, China sees developing a vaccine to treat the coronavirus as a "battle that China cannot afford to lose". The opinion article came out, after the US announced on March 16 that a trial to evaluate a possible vaccine will be launched.
Currently in China, 108 participants, aged between 18 and 60, had received a vaccine developed by the Chinese millitary and a Chinese pharmaceutical firm called CanSinos Biologics. These volunteers are all residents of Wuhan, where the coronavirus first emerged last year.
In an interview conducted by a Chinese media Xin Jin Bao, one of the participants revealed that they suffered muscle pain, fever, fatigue and dizziness after vaccination; however, the experts in charge told the volunteers not to be worried about these systems.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Mar22
#LabourRight #MigrantWorkers
Migrant domestic helpers: The problem is how we can protect ourselves inside the employer's house?
In a press conference held on March 22, The Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Union urged the Hong Kong government to protect migrant workers' rights during the coronavirus outbreak.
In view of quarantine regulations including mandatory 14-day quarantine after returning to Hong Kong from overseas, union secretary Shiella Estrada pointed out the need for equal protection for the employer and the employee.
The union has been urging the government to abolish the mandatory live-in policy, which requires domestic helpers to live with their employer, especially when the policy put the workers in vulnerable position during epidemic.
The union also qouted sex harassment and other physical injuries as examples.
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Mar22
#FailedState
Migrant domestic helpers: The problem is how we can protect ourselves inside the employer's house?
In a press conference held on March 22, The Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Union urged the Hong Kong government to protect migrant workers' rights during the coronavirus outbreak.
In view of quarantine regulations including mandatory 14-day quarantine after returning to Hong Kong from overseas, union secretary Shiella Estrada pointed out the need for equal protection for the employer and the employee.
The union has been urging the government to abolish the mandatory live-in policy, which requires domestic helpers to live with their employer, especially when the policy put the workers in vulnerable position during epidemic.
The union also qouted sex harassment and other physical injuries as examples.
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Mar22
#FailedState
#Statement
Hong Kong Journalists Association urges Chief Executive to investigate police violence on press
The Hong Kong Journalists Association issued on Sunday, March 22 an open letter to the Chief Executive of HKSAR, Carrie Lam calling on her attention on “Police Violence” towards journalists, pointing out that the behaviours of the riot police officers are eroding the freedom of the press.
The letter urged Carrie Lam to look into the collective violation of law by the police and to immediately rectify the black sheeps in the police force in order to rebuild public trust towards the Police.
The Association reiterated that although the Police Commissioner Chris Tang denied that the frontline police were targeting journalists, consecutive cases of attack since June 2019 showed that they are not isolated cases.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE CARRIE LAM ON “POLICE VIOLENCE”
From Hong Kong Journalists Association, 22 March 2020
"Dear Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam,
We have sent letters earlier to you and the Commissioner for Police Mr Chris Tang separately regarding police violence towards journalists. In your reply, you said the Government respects press freedom. Judging from the behaviours of some riot police officers, the opposite is true. Last night, there were several cases of assault of journalists by police officers – again. As head of the Hong Kong SAR, how can you turn a blind eye to the collective violation of law by the Police? We urge you to take immediate action to rectify the black sheeps in the police force in order to rebuild public trust towards the Police..."
Continue reading:
https://www.hkja.org.hk/en/statements/an-open-letter-to-the-chief-executive-carrie-lam-on-police-violence/
#Mar22 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #FreedomofPress
Hong Kong Journalists Association urges Chief Executive to investigate police violence on press
The Hong Kong Journalists Association issued on Sunday, March 22 an open letter to the Chief Executive of HKSAR, Carrie Lam calling on her attention on “Police Violence” towards journalists, pointing out that the behaviours of the riot police officers are eroding the freedom of the press.
The letter urged Carrie Lam to look into the collective violation of law by the police and to immediately rectify the black sheeps in the police force in order to rebuild public trust towards the Police.
The Association reiterated that although the Police Commissioner Chris Tang denied that the frontline police were targeting journalists, consecutive cases of attack since June 2019 showed that they are not isolated cases.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE CARRIE LAM ON “POLICE VIOLENCE”
From Hong Kong Journalists Association, 22 March 2020
"Dear Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam,
We have sent letters earlier to you and the Commissioner for Police Mr Chris Tang separately regarding police violence towards journalists. In your reply, you said the Government respects press freedom. Judging from the behaviours of some riot police officers, the opposite is true. Last night, there were several cases of assault of journalists by police officers – again. As head of the Hong Kong SAR, how can you turn a blind eye to the collective violation of law by the Police? We urge you to take immediate action to rectify the black sheeps in the police force in order to rebuild public trust towards the Police..."
Continue reading:
https://www.hkja.org.hk/en/statements/an-open-letter-to-the-chief-executive-carrie-lam-on-police-violence/
#Mar22 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #FreedomofPress
The Hong Kong Journalists Association
An open letter to the Chief Executive Carrie Lam on “police violence” - The Hong Kong Journalists Association
Dear Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam, We have sent letters earlier to you and the Commissioner for Police Mr Chris Tang separately regarding police violence towards journalists. In your reply, you said the Government respects press freedom. Judging from the…
#Save12HKYouths
Hong Kong Police Detains 8 Pro-democracy Hongkongers After Jail in China
Among the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who were arrested and detained by the Chinese authorities since August 2020, 8 of them had completed their 7-month sentence in China and was handed over to the Hong Kong police on March 22, 2021.
In Hong Kong, the national security police superintendent Lee Kwai-wah commanded the transferral operation. The 8 Hongkongers were sent to 6 different police stations.
Over 10 senior citizens including Granny Wong voiced support for the detained Hongkongers. The crowd shout "Fight On!" outside of Tin Shui Wai Police Station.
The #Save12 concern group condemns that the 8 pro-democracy activists was not allowed to meet their lawyers and only 1 has called his family. The concern group said the safety of the 8 was not confirmed.
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Mar22
https://bit.ly/3tHvIUT
https://bit.ly/31c3i9f
Hong Kong Police Detains 8 Pro-democracy Hongkongers After Jail in China
Among the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who were arrested and detained by the Chinese authorities since August 2020, 8 of them had completed their 7-month sentence in China and was handed over to the Hong Kong police on March 22, 2021.
In Hong Kong, the national security police superintendent Lee Kwai-wah commanded the transferral operation. The 8 Hongkongers were sent to 6 different police stations.
Over 10 senior citizens including Granny Wong voiced support for the detained Hongkongers. The crowd shout "Fight On!" outside of Tin Shui Wai Police Station.
The #Save12 concern group condemns that the 8 pro-democracy activists was not allowed to meet their lawyers and only 1 has called his family. The concern group said the safety of the 8 was not confirmed.
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Mar22
https://bit.ly/3tHvIUT
https://bit.ly/31c3i9f
#Sanction
China sanctioned by #EU, #US, #Britain and #Canada over Human Right Violations in #Xinjiang
//The EU, US, Britain and Canada on March 22, 2021 imposed sanctions against Chinese officials including Zhu Hailan, Wang Jungzheng, Wang Mingshan and Chen Mingguo over the alleged crackdown on the #Uighurs.
The coordinated strike also targeted the state-run Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.
The Chinese government has been accused of carrying out forced sterilisations on Uighur women and separating children from their families.
A BBC investigation published in February contained first-hand testimony of systematic rape, sexual abuse and torture of detainees.
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55794071
One woman testified that women were removed from their cells "every night" and raped by one or more masked Chinese men.//
Source: BBC #Mar22
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56487162
China sanctioned by #EU, #US, #Britain and #Canada over Human Right Violations in #Xinjiang
//The EU, US, Britain and Canada on March 22, 2021 imposed sanctions against Chinese officials including Zhu Hailan, Wang Jungzheng, Wang Mingshan and Chen Mingguo over the alleged crackdown on the #Uighurs.
The coordinated strike also targeted the state-run Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.
The Chinese government has been accused of carrying out forced sterilisations on Uighur women and separating children from their families.
A BBC investigation published in February contained first-hand testimony of systematic rape, sexual abuse and torture of detainees.
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-55794071
One woman testified that women were removed from their cells "every night" and raped by one or more masked Chinese men.//
Source: BBC #Mar22
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56487162
Democracy activists freed from Chinese jail back in custody in Hong Kong
Source: Reuters #Mar22
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Democracy activists freed from Chinese jail back in custody in Hong Kong
Eight Hong Kong democracy activists, jailed in China last year after being captured at sea, arrived back in the city and were immediately detained on Mar 22 by Hong Kong Police.
“(Authorities) never communicated with the family about the whole arrangement so the family members are forced to come here and wait all day until now,” activist and barrister Chow Hang-tung, speaking on behalf of a concern group for the defendants, said at a press briefing outside a Hong Kong police station close to the mainland border.
Among the eight is Andy Li, arrested under a sweeping national security law Beijing imposed on the Asian financial hub in June 2020 that critics say is aimed at crushing dissent.
In Dec 2020, a Chinese court sentenced 10 of the 12 to between seven months and three years in jail. Defendants Tang Kai-yin and Quinn Moon, who were sentenced to three and two years, respectively, are still in southern Guangdong province.
Source: Reuters #Mar22
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security/hong-kong-democracy-activists-set-to-return-from-china-after-jail-terms-idUSKBN2BE0SC
#HongKong #12HKYouth #HongKongProtest
Eight Hong Kong democracy activists, jailed in China last year after being captured at sea, arrived back in the city and were immediately detained on Mar 22 by Hong Kong Police.
“(Authorities) never communicated with the family about the whole arrangement so the family members are forced to come here and wait all day until now,” activist and barrister Chow Hang-tung, speaking on behalf of a concern group for the defendants, said at a press briefing outside a Hong Kong police station close to the mainland border.
Among the eight is Andy Li, arrested under a sweeping national security law Beijing imposed on the Asian financial hub in June 2020 that critics say is aimed at crushing dissent.
In Dec 2020, a Chinese court sentenced 10 of the 12 to between seven months and three years in jail. Defendants Tang Kai-yin and Quinn Moon, who were sentenced to three and two years, respectively, are still in southern Guangdong province.
Source: Reuters #Mar22
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security/hong-kong-democracy-activists-set-to-return-from-china-after-jail-terms-idUSKBN2BE0SC
#HongKong #12HKYouth #HongKongProtest
U.S.
Democracy activists freed from Chinese jail back in custody in Hong Kong
Eight Hong Kong democracy activists, jailed in China last year after being captured at sea, arrived back in the city and were immediately detained on Monday in a case that has drawn international attention and concern over their treatment.
EU, China impose tit-for-tat sanctions over Xinjiang abuses
The European Union imposed sanctions on Mar 22 on four Chinese officials, including a top security director, for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, to which Beijing responded with its own sanctions on Europeans.
The first significant sanctions was imposed by EU since an EU arms embargo in 1989 following the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy crackdown indicates a change in posture.
In its Official Journal, the EU accused Chen of “arbitrary detentions and degrading treatment inflicted upon Uighurs and people from other Muslim ethnic minorities, as well as systematic violations of their freedom of religion or belief”.
Source: Reuters #Mar22
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-china-sanctions/eu-agrees-china-sanctions-over-xinjiang-abuses-first-in-three-decades-idUSKBN2BE1AI
#EU #Sanctions #Xinjiang #Genocide
The European Union imposed sanctions on Mar 22 on four Chinese officials, including a top security director, for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, to which Beijing responded with its own sanctions on Europeans.
The first significant sanctions was imposed by EU since an EU arms embargo in 1989 following the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy crackdown indicates a change in posture.
In its Official Journal, the EU accused Chen of “arbitrary detentions and degrading treatment inflicted upon Uighurs and people from other Muslim ethnic minorities, as well as systematic violations of their freedom of religion or belief”.
Source: Reuters #Mar22
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-china-sanctions/eu-agrees-china-sanctions-over-xinjiang-abuses-first-in-three-decades-idUSKBN2BE1AI
#EU #Sanctions #Xinjiang #Genocide
S&Ds make lifting of Chinese sanctions against Euro-MPs condition for Parliament to enter any talks on EU-China investment deal
Source: S&D #Mar22
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S&Ds make lifting of Chinese sanctions against Euro-MPs condition for Parliament to enter any talks on EU-China investment deal
The Socialists and Democrats condemn the Chinese counter-measure targeting ten Europeans, among them S&D MEP Raphaël Glucksmann
Kathleen van Brempt, S&D MEP and spokesperson on trade, said, “We stand in solidarity with our colleague Raphaël Glucksmann and 9 other Europeans, who were today targeted by the Chinese government with retaliatory measures.”
Inmaculada Rodríguez-Piñero, S&D MEP and responsible for the China Investment Agreement, said that Europe shouldn’t sacrifice their value and standard for trading with China and China must commit to a roadmap on the implementation of International Labour Organisation conventions against forced labour, and on improving the human rights situation in the country.
Source: S&D #Mar22
https://www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds-make-lifting-chinese-sanctions-against-euro-mps-condition-parliament-enter-any-talks
#China #ForcedLabour #ChinaSanctionRetaiate #ChinaEUDeal
The Socialists and Democrats condemn the Chinese counter-measure targeting ten Europeans, among them S&D MEP Raphaël Glucksmann
Kathleen van Brempt, S&D MEP and spokesperson on trade, said, “We stand in solidarity with our colleague Raphaël Glucksmann and 9 other Europeans, who were today targeted by the Chinese government with retaliatory measures.”
Inmaculada Rodríguez-Piñero, S&D MEP and responsible for the China Investment Agreement, said that Europe shouldn’t sacrifice their value and standard for trading with China and China must commit to a roadmap on the implementation of International Labour Organisation conventions against forced labour, and on improving the human rights situation in the country.
Source: S&D #Mar22
https://www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/newsroom/sds-make-lifting-chinese-sanctions-against-euro-mps-condition-parliament-enter-any-talks
#China #ForcedLabour #ChinaSanctionRetaiate #ChinaEUDeal
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The Socialists and Democrats condemn the Chinese counter-measure targeting ten Europeans, among them S&D MEP Raphaël Glucksmann.