[China's Propaganda: Part 2 of 9]
What happened on Twitter?
Twitter describes the “deceptive strategies” undertaken by these China-based accounts as “covert, manipulative behaviors” where “bad-faith actors” are involved. A total of 936 active accounts and approximately 200,000 accounts that are created after Twitter's initial suspensions were suspended. These accounts posted in English and Chinese, usually portraying the protesters as violent criminals.
As Twitter reports,
“This disclosure consists of 936 accounts originating from within the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Overall, these accounts were deliberately and specifically attempting to sow political discord in Hong Kong, including undermining the legitimacy and political positions of the protest movement on the ground. Based on our intensive investigations, we have reliable evidence to support that this is a coordinated state-backed operation. Specifically, we identified large clusters of accounts behaving in a coordinated manner to amplify messages related to the Hong Kong protests.
As Twitter is blocked in PRC, many of these accounts accessed Twitter using VPNs. However, some accounts accessed Twitter from specific unblocked IP addresses originating in mainland China. The accounts we are sharing today represent the most active portions of this campaign; a larger, spammy network of approximately 200,000 accounts — many created following our initial suspensions — were proactively suspended before they were substantially active on the service”
(to be continued)
Source:
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2019/information_operations_directed_at_Hong_Kong.html
#chinapropaganda #stateideology #n2
What happened on Twitter?
Twitter describes the “deceptive strategies” undertaken by these China-based accounts as “covert, manipulative behaviors” where “bad-faith actors” are involved. A total of 936 active accounts and approximately 200,000 accounts that are created after Twitter's initial suspensions were suspended. These accounts posted in English and Chinese, usually portraying the protesters as violent criminals.
As Twitter reports,
“This disclosure consists of 936 accounts originating from within the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Overall, these accounts were deliberately and specifically attempting to sow political discord in Hong Kong, including undermining the legitimacy and political positions of the protest movement on the ground. Based on our intensive investigations, we have reliable evidence to support that this is a coordinated state-backed operation. Specifically, we identified large clusters of accounts behaving in a coordinated manner to amplify messages related to the Hong Kong protests.
As Twitter is blocked in PRC, many of these accounts accessed Twitter using VPNs. However, some accounts accessed Twitter from specific unblocked IP addresses originating in mainland China. The accounts we are sharing today represent the most active portions of this campaign; a larger, spammy network of approximately 200,000 accounts — many created following our initial suspensions — were proactively suspended before they were substantially active on the service”
(to be continued)
Source:
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2019/information_operations_directed_at_Hong_Kong.html
#chinapropaganda #stateideology #n2
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Information operations directed at Hong Kong
We are disclosing a significant state-backed information operation focused on the situation in Hong Kong, specifically the protest movement and their calls for political change.
[China's State Media uses racist attack to defame HK protesters: part #n2/2]
An abstract of People's Daily's report on the "Hong Kong Way"
is as follows:
//The evil extremists in Hong Kong finally showed their true colour in the political move of "Hong Kong Way" and revealed their intention of the independence of Hong kong
The world knows what the "Baltic Way" achieved 30 years ago. Taiwan separatist imitated the movement and now there is the "Hong Kong Way".
The purpose of the move could not be clearer.
The "Way of Hong Kong" was build by generations after generations of patriots with their hearts close to their homeland.
Where will the "Way of Hong Kong" be? It will never be the independence of Hong Kong.
Forming human chain of for this so-called "Hong Kong Way" is no different to digging their own graves.//
original post: https://m.weibo.cn/status/4408599008668684
reference: https://lih.kg/1499321
#racism #discrimination #defamation #hongkongway #violence #chinapropaganda #psywar
An abstract of People's Daily's report on the "Hong Kong Way"
is as follows:
//The evil extremists in Hong Kong finally showed their true colour in the political move of "Hong Kong Way" and revealed their intention of the independence of Hong kong
The world knows what the "Baltic Way" achieved 30 years ago. Taiwan separatist imitated the movement and now there is the "Hong Kong Way".
The purpose of the move could not be clearer.
The "Way of Hong Kong" was build by generations after generations of patriots with their hearts close to their homeland.
Where will the "Way of Hong Kong" be? It will never be the independence of Hong Kong.
Forming human chain of for this so-called "Hong Kong Way" is no different to digging their own graves.//
original post: https://m.weibo.cn/status/4408599008668684
reference: https://lih.kg/1499321
#racism #discrimination #defamation #hongkongway #violence #chinapropaganda #psywar
[Series: Part #n2/5]
Is China watching you (even when you live outside China)?
1. What about the smart lamppost systems run by Shanghai Sansi?
Their lampposts are equipped with data collecting functions through surveillance camera and RFID reader.
According to Sansi, their lampposts are currently in use in United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Romania, India, Sri Lanka, Columbia and Saudi Arabia, among numerous cities in China.
2. Why are Hongkongers alarmed of Shanghai Sansi?
Since 2018, Shanghai Sansi and Huawei, where the latter was accused of threatening US national security, cooperate in a smart home project called Huawei ZHIXUAN.
Read the timeline of the Huawei scandal in the US here.
(to be continued)
#chinasurveillance #blackmirror #chinaiswatchingyou #n2
Source:
http://www.sansi.com/aboutus/companynews/189.htm
Is China watching you (even when you live outside China)?
1. What about the smart lamppost systems run by Shanghai Sansi?
Their lampposts are equipped with data collecting functions through surveillance camera and RFID reader.
According to Sansi, their lampposts are currently in use in United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Romania, India, Sri Lanka, Columbia and Saudi Arabia, among numerous cities in China.
2. Why are Hongkongers alarmed of Shanghai Sansi?
Since 2018, Shanghai Sansi and Huawei, where the latter was accused of threatening US national security, cooperate in a smart home project called Huawei ZHIXUAN.
Read the timeline of the Huawei scandal in the US here.
(to be continued)
#chinasurveillance #blackmirror #chinaiswatchingyou #n2
Source:
http://www.sansi.com/aboutus/companynews/189.htm
Why is the Death of a 15-year-old Protester Suspicious?
Chan Yin-lam, aged 15, was a swimming athlete and had participated in the recent protests. On September 19, she parted with her friends in Mei Foo at around 2pm. She went missing after sending a text message that she was going home. On September 21, her family made a report to the police. The next day the body of Chan, naked, was found floating in the sea close to Yau Tong.
The following are some unsolved questions regarding the case:
Query #n1
The police, however, said Chan's death was not suspicious. Before the whole story came out on October 11, Chan was cremated the day earlier (October 10).
(Read more from https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8142)
Query #n2
A student of the same school claimed in the evening Chan went missing, her handbag was found on campus, but the SIM card of her phone was missing.
Query #n3:
On October 14, the school said a man and a woman brought Chan's belongings to the school's office in the evening she went missing.
The police, however, claimed that Chan left her belongings at school and walked barefoot to the waterfront promenade.
(Read more from: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8366)
Query #n4
The school did not disclose the complete CCTV footages on October 14 upon the request of the students and the public. The two footages provided by the school have inconsistent timestamps and parts missing.
(Read more from: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8381)
Query #n5
According to Forensic Doctor in the field, the discovery of naked female corpse is generally classified as suspicious case. Investigation should be conducted.
Next Post: An Interview of Experienced Forensic Doctor Dr. Philip Beh
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8419
#Suicide #SuspiciousDeath #HKDI #PoliceState
Chan Yin-lam, aged 15, was a swimming athlete and had participated in the recent protests. On September 19, she parted with her friends in Mei Foo at around 2pm. She went missing after sending a text message that she was going home. On September 21, her family made a report to the police. The next day the body of Chan, naked, was found floating in the sea close to Yau Tong.
The following are some unsolved questions regarding the case:
Query #n1
The police, however, said Chan's death was not suspicious. Before the whole story came out on October 11, Chan was cremated the day earlier (October 10).
(Read more from https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8142)
Query #n2
A student of the same school claimed in the evening Chan went missing, her handbag was found on campus, but the SIM card of her phone was missing.
Query #n3:
On October 14, the school said a man and a woman brought Chan's belongings to the school's office in the evening she went missing.
The police, however, claimed that Chan left her belongings at school and walked barefoot to the waterfront promenade.
(Read more from: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8366)
Query #n4
The school did not disclose the complete CCTV footages on October 14 upon the request of the students and the public. The two footages provided by the school have inconsistent timestamps and parts missing.
(Read more from: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8381)
Query #n5
According to Forensic Doctor in the field, the discovery of naked female corpse is generally classified as suspicious case. Investigation should be conducted.
Next Post: An Interview of Experienced Forensic Doctor Dr. Philip Beh
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8419
#Suicide #SuspiciousDeath #HKDI #PoliceState
How did the death of a 15-year-old girl become suspicious in Hong Kong?
Read Part 1: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8522
Part 2
The suspicion built up reflects the population's untrust of the police force and the authorities in general, especially after the 8.31 Prince Edward Station incident.
The following are some questions that are left unanswered regarding the case:
Question #n1
The police said Chan's death was not suspicious.
According to Forensic Doctor in the field, the discovery of naked female corpse is generally classified as suspicious case. Investigation should be conducted.
Question #n2
According to Apple Daily, Chan's handbag, purse and a phone without simcard were spotted on campus by a schoolmate at around 18:15 and her another phone* and stationery near Tiu Keng Leng MTR station (by a janitor).
*MTR used the phonebook of this phone to contact her family.
The police said Chan left her belongings at school and walked barefoot to the waterfront.
The school said a man and a woman brought Chan's belongings to the school's office in the evening she went missing.
Question #n3
On October 14, the school upon request disclosed only two footages (one in the lift and one near the car park) with inconsistent timestamps and missing parts.
On October 15, the school released the extended version of the two footages, but they did not explain how Chan left her belongings and became barefoot as the police account suggested.
On October 16, the school released 16 CCTV footages; however, the recordings between 17:51:31 and 18:13:36 (around 22 minutes) and 18:31:05 and 18:36:48 (around 5 minutes) are missing. Although Chan was seen leaving the campus barefoot, the missing parts are precisely when the changes took place. Hence, the footages still cannnot explain how or why she left her belongings and became barefoot.
#Suicide #SuspiciousDeath #HKDI #PoliceState
The Developement of Events:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8523
Read Part 1: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8522
Part 2
The suspicion built up reflects the population's untrust of the police force and the authorities in general, especially after the 8.31 Prince Edward Station incident.
The following are some questions that are left unanswered regarding the case:
Question #n1
The police said Chan's death was not suspicious.
According to Forensic Doctor in the field, the discovery of naked female corpse is generally classified as suspicious case. Investigation should be conducted.
Question #n2
According to Apple Daily, Chan's handbag, purse and a phone without simcard were spotted on campus by a schoolmate at around 18:15 and her another phone* and stationery near Tiu Keng Leng MTR station (by a janitor).
*MTR used the phonebook of this phone to contact her family.
The police said Chan left her belongings at school and walked barefoot to the waterfront.
The school said a man and a woman brought Chan's belongings to the school's office in the evening she went missing.
Question #n3
On October 14, the school upon request disclosed only two footages (one in the lift and one near the car park) with inconsistent timestamps and missing parts.
On October 15, the school released the extended version of the two footages, but they did not explain how Chan left her belongings and became barefoot as the police account suggested.
On October 16, the school released 16 CCTV footages; however, the recordings between 17:51:31 and 18:13:36 (around 22 minutes) and 18:31:05 and 18:36:48 (around 5 minutes) are missing. Although Chan was seen leaving the campus barefoot, the missing parts are precisely when the changes took place. Hence, the footages still cannnot explain how or why she left her belongings and became barefoot.
#Suicide #SuspiciousDeath #HKDI #PoliceState
The Developement of Events:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8523
[Oct 20: "Hongkongers, Resist!": March in Kowloon]
Question Raised Over the State of the Police Force
Photo shows how a police arrested a protester earlier.
Example #n1: 17:51 Nathan Road, Prince Edward
According to a reporter, a riot police fell on the ground and were laughed at by the onlookers.
The police was allegedly offended and raised orange and black flags in an empty street.
Example #n2: 17:59 Prince Edward
A riot police had difficulty in controlling himself. The voluntary group "Protect the Children" urged the police to stay restrained, as there were only a few people left on the street.
The police rhetorically asked “how can I stay calm?”
Source: Apple Daily
Question Raised Over the State of the Police Force
Photo shows how a police arrested a protester earlier.
Example #n1: 17:51 Nathan Road, Prince Edward
According to a reporter, a riot police fell on the ground and were laughed at by the onlookers.
The police was allegedly offended and raised orange and black flags in an empty street.
Example #n2: 17:59 Prince Edward
A riot police had difficulty in controlling himself. The voluntary group "Protect the Children" urged the police to stay restrained, as there were only a few people left on the street.
The police rhetorically asked “how can I stay calm?”
Source: Apple Daily