#FailedState #DNA #BigData #Surveillance
HKgers Worry Over China's Acquisition of Hongkongers' DNA Data Through COVID19 Test
Pro-democracy district councilor #RoyTam demands the HKSAR Government to declare that Hongkongers' DNA Data will not be shared with any Chinese agency, and explained why HKgers are scared:
"…Unfortunately, Hong Kong already has an office of National Security Agency [in Causeway Bay], and DNA data does not actually need to be sent to mainland China. Will the government revise its statement to specify in more details that the data will not be disclosed to any official Chinese government agency or its branches?
In the final analysis, the people of Hong Kong have experienced hardships from the Hong Kong government and the Chinese government over the years, and have drawn the atitude that the Chinese government and Chinese-funded companies are untrustworthy. Who can blame this? Those in power should reflect, rather than blame the doubtful HongKongers."
Source: Roy Tam's Facebook #Aug3
HKgers Worry Over China's Acquisition of Hongkongers' DNA Data Through COVID19 Test
Pro-democracy district councilor #RoyTam demands the HKSAR Government to declare that Hongkongers' DNA Data will not be shared with any Chinese agency, and explained why HKgers are scared:
"…Unfortunately, Hong Kong already has an office of National Security Agency [in Causeway Bay], and DNA data does not actually need to be sent to mainland China. Will the government revise its statement to specify in more details that the data will not be disclosed to any official Chinese government agency or its branches?
In the final analysis, the people of Hong Kong have experienced hardships from the Hong Kong government and the Chinese government over the years, and have drawn the atitude that the Chinese government and Chinese-funded companies are untrustworthy. Who can blame this? Those in power should reflect, rather than blame the doubtful HongKongers."
Source: Roy Tam's Facebook #Aug3
#FailedState #CoronavirusPandemic
2 Non-Covid-19 Patients Mistakenly Sent to Makeshift Covid-19 Treatment Center at Asia Expo
The makeshift COVID19 treatment center at Hong Kong Asia Expo began operating on the afternoon of August 2, but it has immediately made mistake.
A non-Covid-19 woman with symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection was mistakenly identified as a confirmed patient and sent to the facility.
After the incident, the Department of Health on the next day again mistook another patient as a confirmed case. Dr. Chuang Shuk-kwan, head of the Communicable Diseases Branch, Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, admitted that the staff had "missed the case". She apologized for the incident.
Source: InmediaHK #Aug3
#AsiaExpo #MakeShiftHospital
2 Non-Covid-19 Patients Mistakenly Sent to Makeshift Covid-19 Treatment Center at Asia Expo
The makeshift COVID19 treatment center at Hong Kong Asia Expo began operating on the afternoon of August 2, but it has immediately made mistake.
A non-Covid-19 woman with symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection was mistakenly identified as a confirmed patient and sent to the facility.
After the incident, the Department of Health on the next day again mistook another patient as a confirmed case. Dr. Chuang Shuk-kwan, head of the Communicable Diseases Branch, Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, admitted that the staff had "missed the case". She apologized for the incident.
Source: InmediaHK #Aug3
#AsiaExpo #MakeShiftHospital
#BigData #Geolocation #Privacy
China Demands Geolocation Data from all HK-Guangdong cross-border trucks
Guangdong province had further strengthened the control measures for HK-Guangdong cross-border trucks, requiring all trucks to install satellite positioning equipment before Friday, to aligned with the China's epidemic prevention and control work.
The notice specifically stressed that the vehicle operation records collected will be used for epidemic prevention and control, and does not violate drivers' privacy.
Source: Now News #Aug3
#Surveillance
China Demands Geolocation Data from all HK-Guangdong cross-border trucks
Guangdong province had further strengthened the control measures for HK-Guangdong cross-border trucks, requiring all trucks to install satellite positioning equipment before Friday, to aligned with the China's epidemic prevention and control work.
The notice specifically stressed that the vehicle operation records collected will be used for epidemic prevention and control, and does not violate drivers' privacy.
Source: Now News #Aug3
#Surveillance
#Australia #UNSW #Kowtow #Censorship
Australian University Deleted a Tweet Quoting Human Rights Organisation’s Support for Hong Kong after Facing Backlash from Chinese Students
Source: Stand News #Aug3
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Australian University Deleted a Tweet Quoting Human Rights Organisation’s Support for Hong Kong after Facing Backlash from Chinese Students
Source: Stand News #Aug3
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Australian University Deleted a Tweet Quoting Human Rights Organisation’s Support for Hong Kong after Facing Backlash from Chinese Students
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia tweeted an article previously quoting a human rights organisation’s statement that the human rights situation in Hong Kong was rapidly deteriorating and called for international pressure on China. The post was deleted next day morning after an apparent backlash from Chinese students. A UNSW spokesperson explained deleting the tweet because the comment was ”being misconstrued as representative the university”.
On Friday, 31 July 2020, according to The Guardian’s report, the UNSW published an article on its website quoting Elaine Pearson, the Australian director of Human Rights Watch. Pearson said that she was approached by a member of the university’s media team to give her views on the present situation in Hong Kong and how the international community respond.
On the same day, UNSW’s official Twitter account quoted Pearson’s comment in the interview that now is a pivotal moment to pay attention to Hong Kong’s rapidly deteriorating situation, and that “‘now is the time’ for the international community to put pressure on China to wind back recent infringements on human rights in Hong Kong”.
The tweet drew strong dissent from UNSW Chinese students who demanded an apology from the university. They shared a post on WeChat calling for a boycott and unfollow the university’s official Twitter. Global Times, a Chinese state English newspaper, highly concerned on this incident and published a report to criticise that article as interference in Hong Kong affair. The report quoted a UNSW student from mainland China that he and other students were in talks with the university to demand an apology for the tweet.
Source: Stand News #Aug3
#Australia #UNSW #Kowtow #Censorship
Australian University Deleted a Tweet Quoting Human Rights Organisation’s Support for Hong Kong after Facing Backlash from Chinese Students
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia tweeted an article previously quoting a human rights organisation’s statement that the human rights situation in Hong Kong was rapidly deteriorating and called for international pressure on China. The post was deleted next day morning after an apparent backlash from Chinese students. A UNSW spokesperson explained deleting the tweet because the comment was ”being misconstrued as representative the university”.
On Friday, 31 July 2020, according to The Guardian’s report, the UNSW published an article on its website quoting Elaine Pearson, the Australian director of Human Rights Watch. Pearson said that she was approached by a member of the university’s media team to give her views on the present situation in Hong Kong and how the international community respond.
On the same day, UNSW’s official Twitter account quoted Pearson’s comment in the interview that now is a pivotal moment to pay attention to Hong Kong’s rapidly deteriorating situation, and that “‘now is the time’ for the international community to put pressure on China to wind back recent infringements on human rights in Hong Kong”.
The tweet drew strong dissent from UNSW Chinese students who demanded an apology from the university. They shared a post on WeChat calling for a boycott and unfollow the university’s official Twitter. Global Times, a Chinese state English newspaper, highly concerned on this incident and published a report to criticise that article as interference in Hong Kong affair. The report quoted a UNSW student from mainland China that he and other students were in talks with the university to demand an apology for the tweet.
Source: Stand News #Aug3
#AcademicFreedom #1C1S #Censorship #WhiteTerror
Lingnan University's Rejects Professorship Substantiation, Shocks Department Head
Source: Stand News #Aug3
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Lingnan University's Rejects Professorship Substantiation, Shocks Department Head
Source: Stand News #Aug3
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Lingnan University's Rejects Professorship Substantiation, Shocks Department Head
Professor Tejaswini Niranjana, Head of Department of Cultural Studies at the Hong Kong Lingnan University was shocked by the University's refusal to substantiate Dr. Ip Iam-Chong's professorship, as Ip has been performing well in all aspects.
Professor Niranjana responded to Stand News as follows:
"1. The Department is shocked and disappointed by the decisions made so far on Dr. Ip’s case. The relevant Department Committee and the Head of Department have all along supported Dr Ip‘s substantiation, on the basis of his consistently high standard performance at the University in all the three areas of personnel appraisal, namely, teaching, research and service.
2. The Department believes that the rationale offered for the decision is not conducive to good staff morale under the current environment."
Editor's Note: Pro-democracy activist in exile, Nathan Law, who was allegedly 'wanted' by the Hong Kong police for security law violation, was an alumni of the Department.
Source: Stand News #Aug3
#Academia #IpIamChong #CulturalStudies #LingnanUniversity #LingU #TejaswiniNiranjana
#AcademicFreedom #1C1S #Censorship #WhiteTerror
Lingnan University's Rejects Professorship Substantiation, Shocks Department Head
Professor Tejaswini Niranjana, Head of Department of Cultural Studies at the Hong Kong Lingnan University was shocked by the University's refusal to substantiate Dr. Ip Iam-Chong's professorship, as Ip has been performing well in all aspects.
Professor Niranjana responded to Stand News as follows:
"1. The Department is shocked and disappointed by the decisions made so far on Dr. Ip’s case. The relevant Department Committee and the Head of Department have all along supported Dr Ip‘s substantiation, on the basis of his consistently high standard performance at the University in all the three areas of personnel appraisal, namely, teaching, research and service.
2. The Department believes that the rationale offered for the decision is not conducive to good staff morale under the current environment."
Editor's Note: Pro-democracy activist in exile, Nathan Law, who was allegedly 'wanted' by the Hong Kong police for security law violation, was an alumni of the Department.
Source: Stand News #Aug3
#Academia #IpIamChong #CulturalStudies #LingnanUniversity #LingU #TejaswiniNiranjana
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The End of Academic Freedom in Hong Kong: Purge of Educators and Scholars
Law professor Benny Tai was fired from the University of Hong Kong while social worker Bottle Shiu’s contract was not renewed by Hong Kong Baptist University.
Source: Stand News #Jul27 #Jul28, (https://bit.ly/2EQiAZr ; https://bit.ly/30ulyLK)
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23814
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Dr. Ip Iam-chong, assistant professsor in Cultural Studies at Hong Kong Lingnan University and founder of InMediaHK, was rejected in his professorship substantiation. His employment was reduced to a one-year contract.
Source: Ming Pao #Aug2 ; Stand News #Aug3
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/24020
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An American professor's contract was not renewed.
Source: InMedia #Jul18
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23749
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Po Kok Primary School teacher Mok Tak-wai was forced to copy and sign a pre-written resignation letter while awaiting trial relating to the Anti-ELAB movement.
Source: Apple Daily #Jul30
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Teacher shot in the eye during demonstration did not get his contract renewed by school
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22640
School principal resigned amidst white terror and growing political oppression
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22755
Teacher who created political cartoon fired
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23763
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The End of Academic Freedom in Hong Kong: Purge of Educators and Scholars
Law professor Benny Tai was fired from the University of Hong Kong while social worker Bottle Shiu’s contract was not renewed by Hong Kong Baptist University.
Source: Stand News #Jul27 #Jul28, (https://bit.ly/2EQiAZr ; https://bit.ly/30ulyLK)
Related article:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23814
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Dr. Ip Iam-chong, assistant professsor in Cultural Studies at Hong Kong Lingnan University and founder of InMediaHK, was rejected in his professorship substantiation. His employment was reduced to a one-year contract.
Source: Ming Pao #Aug2 ; Stand News #Aug3
Related Article:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/24020
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An American professor's contract was not renewed.
Source: InMedia #Jul18
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23749
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Po Kok Primary School teacher Mok Tak-wai was forced to copy and sign a pre-written resignation letter while awaiting trial relating to the Anti-ELAB movement.
Source: Apple Daily #Jul30
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Further reading:
Teacher shot in the eye during demonstration did not get his contract renewed by school
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22640
School principal resigned amidst white terror and growing political oppression
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22755
Teacher who created political cartoon fired
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23763
EU’s Flaccid Sanctions Still Anger Beijing. German Press: Xi Jinping Will Not Tolerate Any Criticism
Source: Apple Daily #Aug3
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EU’s Flaccid Sanctions Still Anger Beijing. German Press: Xi Jinping Will Not Tolerate Any Criticism
Following Beijing’s move to forcibly impose the national security law on Hong Kong, the European Union (EU) launched sanctioning policies one month later to express its disapproval. A European newspaper opinion piece states that the EU’s sanctions paled in comparison to those of the US and the UK, nevertheless, Beijing still expressed unquenchable fury. The opinion piece says that this indicated “Xi Jinping’s world will no longer suffer any kind of criticism”, and calls on European countries to avoid being overly dependent on China, subjecting to its restrictions.
The *Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung* published an opinion piece titled “China’s Unreasonable Fury”, pointing out that even though the sanctions launched by the EU were flaccid, they were nonetheless symbolic. “By implementing the Hong Kong national security law, China has infringed on the Sino-British agreement. Just this one point is sufficient to illustrate that China’s claim that Hong Kong affairs are 'internal affairs' does not stand. When it comes to breaches on international agreements, the EU has every right to respond.”
The opinion piece also states that it is believable that even the Chinese government did not find the EU’s sanctions a huge blow, “But to Beijing, whether the sanctions were harsh was by itself unimportant. No matter how gentle the terms, Xi Jinping’s world will no longer suffer any kind of criticism.” The article also says that even as the EU’s sanctions seemed weak and flaccid, it was better than none, because under the current circumstance, it was also very important to put up a symbolic stance to indicate to China that Europeans did not approve of China’s ways.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug3
#EU #XiJinping #FAZ #Frankfurter #sanctions #EuropeanUnion #nationalsecuritylaw #nsl
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20200803/ABQUR57UCYETDGHXGAZBXWE2LU/
Following Beijing’s move to forcibly impose the national security law on Hong Kong, the European Union (EU) launched sanctioning policies one month later to express its disapproval. A European newspaper opinion piece states that the EU’s sanctions paled in comparison to those of the US and the UK, nevertheless, Beijing still expressed unquenchable fury. The opinion piece says that this indicated “Xi Jinping’s world will no longer suffer any kind of criticism”, and calls on European countries to avoid being overly dependent on China, subjecting to its restrictions.
The *Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung* published an opinion piece titled “China’s Unreasonable Fury”, pointing out that even though the sanctions launched by the EU were flaccid, they were nonetheless symbolic. “By implementing the Hong Kong national security law, China has infringed on the Sino-British agreement. Just this one point is sufficient to illustrate that China’s claim that Hong Kong affairs are 'internal affairs' does not stand. When it comes to breaches on international agreements, the EU has every right to respond.”
The opinion piece also states that it is believable that even the Chinese government did not find the EU’s sanctions a huge blow, “But to Beijing, whether the sanctions were harsh was by itself unimportant. No matter how gentle the terms, Xi Jinping’s world will no longer suffer any kind of criticism.” The article also says that even as the EU’s sanctions seemed weak and flaccid, it was better than none, because under the current circumstance, it was also very important to put up a symbolic stance to indicate to China that Europeans did not approve of China’s ways.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug3
#EU #XiJinping #FAZ #Frankfurter #sanctions #EuropeanUnion #nationalsecuritylaw #nsl
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20200803/ABQUR57UCYETDGHXGAZBXWE2LU/
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#IOC asks Chinese team for report on cyclists' #MaoZedong badges
The International Olympic Committee on August 3, 2021 asked the Chinese team for a report on why two of its medallists appeared on the podium wearing badges featuring the head of the country's former leader Mao Zedong.
Gold medal cyclists Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi wore the badges during a medal ceremony on Monday, August 2, 2021 in a potential breach of Olympic rules on the display of political paraphernalia.
"We contacted the Chinese Olympic Committee and asked them for a report on the situation," IOC spokesperson Mark Adams said. "We are looking into the matter."
Source: Reuters #Aug3
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https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/ioc-asks-chinese-team-report-cyclists-mao-zedong-badges-2021-08-03/
#IOC asks Chinese team for report on cyclists' #MaoZedong badges
The International Olympic Committee on August 3, 2021 asked the Chinese team for a report on why two of its medallists appeared on the podium wearing badges featuring the head of the country's former leader Mao Zedong.
Gold medal cyclists Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi wore the badges during a medal ceremony on Monday, August 2, 2021 in a potential breach of Olympic rules on the display of political paraphernalia.
"We contacted the Chinese Olympic Committee and asked them for a report on the situation," IOC spokesperson Mark Adams said. "We are looking into the matter."
Source: Reuters #Aug3
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#China's ambassador to #France says #Taiwanese will be 'reeducated' after annexation
Source: Taiwan News #Aug3
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#China's ambassador to #France says #Taiwanese will be 'reeducated' after annexation
//China's Ambassador to France Lu Shaye (盧沙野) on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 claimed that Beijing would impose reeducation after it annexes Taiwan, drawing international criticism, including denouncements by Uyghur activists.
During an interview with French station #BFMTV to discuss U.S. House Speaker #NancyPelosi's visit to Taiwan, Lu described her trip as an “unnecessary provocation” that had “created a lot of danger." He claimed that China's live-fire drills were "responding to a provocation" — alluding to Pelosi's trip to Taiwan.
Referring to Taiwanese aversion to Chinese annexation, Lu said: “Ten years ago, 20 years ago, the majority of the population of Taiwan was for reunification, but why, now, are they against it? It’s because the Democratic Progressive Party has spread a lot of anti-Chinese propaganda."
However, according to the Election Study Center at National Chengchi University, there has never been a majority of Taiwanese who supported unification since polls began on the question in 1994.
Lu then said the possibility of a military invasion of Taiwan "is still there" but added the assault would "not be against the population of Taiwan." He then vowed that "after reunification, we will do reeducation."
The ambassador said the reeducation campaign would be peaceful and "not under threat." He then tried to reassure Taiwanese that it would not take the form of "mass" education.//
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Source: Taiwan News #Aug3
#CrossStraits #Beijing #Taiwan
//China's Ambassador to France Lu Shaye (盧沙野) on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 claimed that Beijing would impose reeducation after it annexes Taiwan, drawing international criticism, including denouncements by Uyghur activists.
During an interview with French station #BFMTV to discuss U.S. House Speaker #NancyPelosi's visit to Taiwan, Lu described her trip as an “unnecessary provocation” that had “created a lot of danger." He claimed that China's live-fire drills were "responding to a provocation" — alluding to Pelosi's trip to Taiwan.
Referring to Taiwanese aversion to Chinese annexation, Lu said: “Ten years ago, 20 years ago, the majority of the population of Taiwan was for reunification, but why, now, are they against it? It’s because the Democratic Progressive Party has spread a lot of anti-Chinese propaganda."
However, according to the Election Study Center at National Chengchi University, there has never been a majority of Taiwanese who supported unification since polls began on the question in 1994.
Lu then said the possibility of a military invasion of Taiwan "is still there" but added the assault would "not be against the population of Taiwan." He then vowed that "after reunification, we will do reeducation."
The ambassador said the reeducation campaign would be peaceful and "not under threat." He then tried to reassure Taiwanese that it would not take the form of "mass" education.//
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Source: Taiwan News #Aug3
#CrossStraits #Beijing #Taiwan
Pelosi Taiwan visit - US will not abandon commitment to Taiwan, says Speaker
In a meeting with Taiwaness President Tsai Ing-wen at the Presidential Palace on August 3, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reiterated their steadfast support to Taiwan, referring to the Taiwan Relations Act signed 43 years ago.
"Today, our delegation... came to Taiwan to make unequivocally clear we will not abandon our commitment to Taiwan and we are proud of our enduring friendship,” Pelosi said.
Pelosi pointed out that the Taiwan's story is one of passion for democracy and freedom, showcasing the Taiwanese hope, perseverance and determination towards building a peaceful and prosperous future in the face of challenges.
She emphasized that America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important than ever as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy. The United States stands ready to defend democracy in Taiwan.
In her 7-minute address, Pelosi made reference to Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, stressing that the US will continue to work on this basis to establish prosperous cooperative relationship with Taiwan, honoring America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.
Source: Inmediahk; #Aug3
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#NancyPelosi #Taiwan #TsaiIngWan #LamWingKee #WuerKaixi #LeeMingChe #CrossStraits #CausewayBayBookstore
In a meeting with Taiwaness President Tsai Ing-wen at the Presidential Palace on August 3, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reiterated their steadfast support to Taiwan, referring to the Taiwan Relations Act signed 43 years ago.
"Today, our delegation... came to Taiwan to make unequivocally clear we will not abandon our commitment to Taiwan and we are proud of our enduring friendship,” Pelosi said.
Pelosi pointed out that the Taiwan's story is one of passion for democracy and freedom, showcasing the Taiwanese hope, perseverance and determination towards building a peaceful and prosperous future in the face of challenges.
She emphasized that America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important than ever as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy. The United States stands ready to defend democracy in Taiwan.
In her 7-minute address, Pelosi made reference to Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, stressing that the US will continue to work on this basis to establish prosperous cooperative relationship with Taiwan, honoring America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.
Source: Inmediahk; #Aug3
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#NancyPelosi #Taiwan #TsaiIngWan #LamWingKee #WuerKaixi #LeeMingChe #CrossStraits #CausewayBayBookstore