British Muslim Community Raises Concerns over Relocation of Chinese Embassy into One of the Most Highly Muslim-Populated Area in UK
Concerns from local residents and councillors of Tower Hamlets is raised over China’s decision to move its embassy in London from the West End to Tower Hamlets. With the highest percentage of Muslim residents in the UK, the Tower Hamlets community has expressed their unwelcoming of the embassy unless China stops abusing the Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
The new Chinese Embassy in UK will relocate to the site of the historic Royal Mint, which is located in the peripheral area of Tower Hamlets. Just steps away from the original Chinatown in the 19th century, the location holds historical significance to China. However, it is also home to one of the largest British Muslim communities, with about 40% of its residents belonging to the Islamic faith, in addition to being one of the lowest income neighbourhoods.
Even though the move will not be completed until a few years later, opposition within the Tower Hamlets community is growing stronger by the day as reports on China’s cruel abuses towards the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang are being exposed. According to the US State Department, China has imprisoned over 2 million Muslims of Uyghur and other minorities, subjecting them to forced labour while their women are sexually mutilated and even violated. Residents of Tower Hamlets have voiced their objection, stating that unless China put these inhuman actions to a stop, the embassy is not welcome to move into their area.
#CCPChina #Uyghur #ChineseEmbassy #UK #Muslim #FreeUyghur
Source: Apply Daily #Oct04
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201004/ZM66K54EOJDEDLBV524BWBIQ6U/
Concerns from local residents and councillors of Tower Hamlets is raised over China’s decision to move its embassy in London from the West End to Tower Hamlets. With the highest percentage of Muslim residents in the UK, the Tower Hamlets community has expressed their unwelcoming of the embassy unless China stops abusing the Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
The new Chinese Embassy in UK will relocate to the site of the historic Royal Mint, which is located in the peripheral area of Tower Hamlets. Just steps away from the original Chinatown in the 19th century, the location holds historical significance to China. However, it is also home to one of the largest British Muslim communities, with about 40% of its residents belonging to the Islamic faith, in addition to being one of the lowest income neighbourhoods.
Even though the move will not be completed until a few years later, opposition within the Tower Hamlets community is growing stronger by the day as reports on China’s cruel abuses towards the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang are being exposed. According to the US State Department, China has imprisoned over 2 million Muslims of Uyghur and other minorities, subjecting them to forced labour while their women are sexually mutilated and even violated. Residents of Tower Hamlets have voiced their objection, stating that unless China put these inhuman actions to a stop, the embassy is not welcome to move into their area.
#CCPChina #Uyghur #ChineseEmbassy #UK #Muslim #FreeUyghur
Source: Apply Daily #Oct04
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201004/ZM66K54EOJDEDLBV524BWBIQ6U/
British Parliament Report Urged to Early Remove Huawei Equipment as China Injected Nearly 600 Billion to Huawei for 3 Years
The Defence Committee of the British Parliament indicated today (8th October) that there was clear evidence showing Huawei, China Telecom Equipment Manufacturer, colluded with the Chinese government, and that the Chinese government injected 75 billion USD (5,85 billion HKD) to assist in Huawei expanding. China suggested that England accelerate its pace for completing the removal of Huawei equipment by 2025. The spokesperson of Huawei indicated that the report from the committee was not reliable as the content was not the truth.
Accusation on Huawei of Being Funded by the Chinese authorities, to Sell Equipment at Low Prices to Seize the Market
According to Reuters, the Defence Committee of the British Parliament had a meeting today, indicated that there was clear evidence to show Huawei colluded with the Chinese government and urged that England should remove all the Huawei equipment early. The committee stated that the western countries urgently needed to unite and balance China’s technological advantages, as well as removing all the Huawei equipment by 2025, two years earlier than the originally scheduled date in 2027.
According to the BBC, the Parliament report quoted from a venture investor that he knew the Chinese government injected 750 billion USD for helping the expansion of Huawei within three years. Because of having state funding, they could sell the telecommunications equipment to countries at low prices. A scholar, who specializes in corporate misconduct, stated in the report that Huawei had been engaging in various intelligence, security, and intellectual property activities, but Huawei has always denied it. The report also stated that England did not have to fall into hysterical anti-China, but changing policy was perhaps required.
Source from: Stand News #Oct08
https://bit.ly/3m5Jmh2
#England #Huawei #CCPChina #telecommunicationequipment #UKparliament #DefenceCommittee
The Defence Committee of the British Parliament indicated today (8th October) that there was clear evidence showing Huawei, China Telecom Equipment Manufacturer, colluded with the Chinese government, and that the Chinese government injected 75 billion USD (5,85 billion HKD) to assist in Huawei expanding. China suggested that England accelerate its pace for completing the removal of Huawei equipment by 2025. The spokesperson of Huawei indicated that the report from the committee was not reliable as the content was not the truth.
Accusation on Huawei of Being Funded by the Chinese authorities, to Sell Equipment at Low Prices to Seize the Market
According to Reuters, the Defence Committee of the British Parliament had a meeting today, indicated that there was clear evidence to show Huawei colluded with the Chinese government and urged that England should remove all the Huawei equipment early. The committee stated that the western countries urgently needed to unite and balance China’s technological advantages, as well as removing all the Huawei equipment by 2025, two years earlier than the originally scheduled date in 2027.
According to the BBC, the Parliament report quoted from a venture investor that he knew the Chinese government injected 750 billion USD for helping the expansion of Huawei within three years. Because of having state funding, they could sell the telecommunications equipment to countries at low prices. A scholar, who specializes in corporate misconduct, stated in the report that Huawei had been engaging in various intelligence, security, and intellectual property activities, but Huawei has always denied it. The report also stated that England did not have to fall into hysterical anti-China, but changing policy was perhaps required.
Source from: Stand News #Oct08
https://bit.ly/3m5Jmh2
#England #Huawei #CCPChina #telecommunicationequipment #UKparliament #DefenceCommittee
The Chinese Embassy Sent a letter to the Indian media, opposing their Introduction and the Blessings on Double Ten Day to Taiwan
October 10, 2020 marks the 109th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China (#ROC; Taiwan).
Indian media expressed their goodwill. Apart from the full-page advertisements for Taiwan’s National Day on the two major newspapers, pay-TV stations produced albums with the Taiwan authorities to introduce Taiwan with the cooperation between India and Taiwan, and the fact of Taiwan donating masks to India preventing and controlling the epidemic.
However, the Chinese Embassy in India sent a letter to Indian media, reminding them to abide by the “One China Principle” and not to send the wrong message to the public. This action drew criticism from Indian journalists. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan also criticized China on Twitter for extending its censorship to India.
Questioning China’s indirect threat
An independent journalist Aditya Raj Kaul uploaded a letter sent by the Chinese Embassy in India to various media on his Twitter. The embassy reiterated the One-China Principle in the letter that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China and has become an international consensus. All the countries and Indian media should abide by related policies and perspectives and should not violate the principle. “Taiwan should not be considered as a 'country', or described as 'Republic of China', or described Taiwan leader as 'president'" called the media should not send the wrong message to the public. Other than uploading the letter, Kaul also questioned whether this is an indirect threat to Indian media that reported on Taiwan?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan also quoted the post of Kaul on Twitter, indicated that India is the largest democratic country in the world with vibrant and freedom-loving people. Yet, Communist China hoped to enter India as a subcontinent through censorship. Indians in Taiwan only replied, “disappear!”
Source from: Stand News #Oct08
https://bit.ly/2TctZXq
#India #Taiwan #CCPChina #TaiwanNationalDay #DoubleTenDay #media #freedom #twitter #democracy #AdityaRajKaul
October 10, 2020 marks the 109th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China (#ROC; Taiwan).
Indian media expressed their goodwill. Apart from the full-page advertisements for Taiwan’s National Day on the two major newspapers, pay-TV stations produced albums with the Taiwan authorities to introduce Taiwan with the cooperation between India and Taiwan, and the fact of Taiwan donating masks to India preventing and controlling the epidemic.
However, the Chinese Embassy in India sent a letter to Indian media, reminding them to abide by the “One China Principle” and not to send the wrong message to the public. This action drew criticism from Indian journalists. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan also criticized China on Twitter for extending its censorship to India.
Questioning China’s indirect threat
An independent journalist Aditya Raj Kaul uploaded a letter sent by the Chinese Embassy in India to various media on his Twitter. The embassy reiterated the One-China Principle in the letter that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China and has become an international consensus. All the countries and Indian media should abide by related policies and perspectives and should not violate the principle. “Taiwan should not be considered as a 'country', or described as 'Republic of China', or described Taiwan leader as 'president'" called the media should not send the wrong message to the public. Other than uploading the letter, Kaul also questioned whether this is an indirect threat to Indian media that reported on Taiwan?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan also quoted the post of Kaul on Twitter, indicated that India is the largest democratic country in the world with vibrant and freedom-loving people. Yet, Communist China hoped to enter India as a subcontinent through censorship. Indians in Taiwan only replied, “disappear!”
Source from: Stand News #Oct08
https://bit.ly/2TctZXq
#India #Taiwan #CCPChina #TaiwanNationalDay #DoubleTenDay #media #freedom #twitter #democracy #AdityaRajKaul
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US appointed Special Coordinator to enforce Tibetan policies Pompeo: China will pay for violations of human rights
The US Department of State has appointed Robert Destro, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), as the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to the appointment on Thursday, claiming the position was created by the US simply as a political stunt. He reiterated China’s stance in its objection and refusal to recognize this appointment.
Zhao Lijian accused the US of interfering with Chinese internal affairs, and undermining the stable development of Tibet. He urged the US to stop using Tibetan issues to meddle in Chinese affairs and emphasised China’s affirming stance in taking every measure to protect its own interest.
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo stated on the press conference that Destro will enforce the Tibetan Policy and Support Act, aiming to foster the exchange between China and Dalai-Lama or his representatives; protecting the unique religion, culture and language of Tibet; and ensuring the rights of the people of Tibet are respected. His duties also include leading the US to aid in the humanitarian needs of Tibetan refugees and the economic and environmental sustainability of Tibet.
According to Pompeo, the US will continuously monitor China for its oppression in Tibet, including its false promise of autonomy; deterioration of human rights issues; and restricting Tibetans’ religious freedom and cultural traditions. Destro will join forces with leaders of Tibet, international allies, and specialists to confront the aforementioned issues, while facilitating the Department of State to support Tibetans around the world and their unrelenting work in protecting human rights and religious freedom.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct15
#Tibet #US #HumanRights #CCPChina #TibetPolicyAndSupportAct #RobertDestro #Pompeo
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201015/WAJTPLANSNBGXCKPVDPFLDW3BM/
The US Department of State has appointed Robert Destro, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), as the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to the appointment on Thursday, claiming the position was created by the US simply as a political stunt. He reiterated China’s stance in its objection and refusal to recognize this appointment.
Zhao Lijian accused the US of interfering with Chinese internal affairs, and undermining the stable development of Tibet. He urged the US to stop using Tibetan issues to meddle in Chinese affairs and emphasised China’s affirming stance in taking every measure to protect its own interest.
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo stated on the press conference that Destro will enforce the Tibetan Policy and Support Act, aiming to foster the exchange between China and Dalai-Lama or his representatives; protecting the unique religion, culture and language of Tibet; and ensuring the rights of the people of Tibet are respected. His duties also include leading the US to aid in the humanitarian needs of Tibetan refugees and the economic and environmental sustainability of Tibet.
According to Pompeo, the US will continuously monitor China for its oppression in Tibet, including its false promise of autonomy; deterioration of human rights issues; and restricting Tibetans’ religious freedom and cultural traditions. Destro will join forces with leaders of Tibet, international allies, and specialists to confront the aforementioned issues, while facilitating the Department of State to support Tibetans around the world and their unrelenting work in protecting human rights and religious freedom.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct15
#Tibet #US #HumanRights #CCPChina #TibetPolicyAndSupportAct #RobertDestro #Pompeo
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201015/WAJTPLANSNBGXCKPVDPFLDW3BM/