#PoliceState #Christmas2020
HK Police Claim to Observe "Whether Reporters are Really Working"
On the eve of Christmas, Hong Kong Police were heavily deployed in Shatin's New Town Plaza.
Some citizens played Christmas songs at the officers with a loudspeaker from the upper levels of the shopping mall. Some of the lyrics in the songs were modified to mock the police.
In response, a group of officers tried to move towards where the music was played, by takinh shortcuts through a metal gate of the mall's access passages.
They stopped only when they were ordered not to enter the mall over their walkie-talkies; however, the police still opened the gate and called out to the press on the other side, warning them not to stand too close together or risk violating the two-person gathering ban.
When reporters cited the gathering ban's exemptions for journalists, the officer in charge agreed that both journalists and police officers were exempted, but they would be "closely observing whether the reporters are actually conducting journalism work".
The police emphasized that they were only "reminding" the reporters, but would enforce the ban if anyone does not heed their reminders.
Source: Stand News #Dec24
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HK Police Claim to Observe "Whether Reporters are Really Working"
On the eve of Christmas, Hong Kong Police were heavily deployed in Shatin's New Town Plaza.
Some citizens played Christmas songs at the officers with a loudspeaker from the upper levels of the shopping mall. Some of the lyrics in the songs were modified to mock the police.
In response, a group of officers tried to move towards where the music was played, by takinh shortcuts through a metal gate of the mall's access passages.
They stopped only when they were ordered not to enter the mall over their walkie-talkies; however, the police still opened the gate and called out to the press on the other side, warning them not to stand too close together or risk violating the two-person gathering ban.
When reporters cited the gathering ban's exemptions for journalists, the officer in charge agreed that both journalists and police officers were exempted, but they would be "closely observing whether the reporters are actually conducting journalism work".
The police emphasized that they were only "reminding" the reporters, but would enforce the ban if anyone does not heed their reminders.
Source: Stand News #Dec24
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3755516324533960/
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Christmas Eve Along the Waters: Hongkongers Fight On
On Christmas eve, in Tsim Sha Tsui several LED signs that read "#Save12" were displayed, attracting passersby to take photos.
Following Beijing's forceful enforcement of the national security law, the cancellation of the Legistive Election and disqualifications of elected lawmakers, human rights, the rule of law and the freedoms promised in the Sino British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law have been massively destroyed in 2020.
In addition to the authorities' arrests and political prosecution of countless pro-democracy Hongkongers every day, the 12 Hong Kong youths were still detained in China since their captivation by the Chinese coast guard in August 2020.
Source: KH @ USP #Dec24
#HongKongProtests
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Christmas Eve Along the Waters: Hongkongers Fight On
On Christmas eve, in Tsim Sha Tsui several LED signs that read "#Save12" were displayed, attracting passersby to take photos.
Following Beijing's forceful enforcement of the national security law, the cancellation of the Legistive Election and disqualifications of elected lawmakers, human rights, the rule of law and the freedoms promised in the Sino British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law have been massively destroyed in 2020.
In addition to the authorities' arrests and political prosecution of countless pro-democracy Hongkongers every day, the 12 Hong Kong youths were still detained in China since their captivation by the Chinese coast guard in August 2020.
Source: KH @ USP #Dec24
#HongKongProtests
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Cardinal Zen Encourages People to Do What They Can
Source: Stand News #Dec24
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Cardinal Zen Encourages People to Do What They Can
On Christmas Eve of 2020, Cardinal #JosephZen of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong released a video statement through the Justice and Peace Commission of HK Catholic Diocese (#HKJP).
In the video, Zen talked about how many people dared not to express happiness these days. The coronvirus pandemic seemed to get more and more severe, making human feel minute.
Without naming anyone, Zen describes that there were some people in this world who enjoyed seeing others suffer and were unhappy to see others being happy. These people made others live in fear. In chaotic times, we do see evil from many people, but we can also find love from many others.
"Many of our brothers and sisters are facing great adversity, but they are at peace. I was moved every time I visit the prison. Let light shine on us, and then we will have the courage to help, illuminate and comfort others," said Zen.
Zen encouraged people to do what they can, "We now dare not go out, but sometimes it is needed. No one can afford to be selfish."
Source: Stand News #Dec24
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Cardinal Zen Encourages People to Do What They Can
On Christmas Eve of 2020, Cardinal #JosephZen of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong released a video statement through the Justice and Peace Commission of HK Catholic Diocese (#HKJP).
In the video, Zen talked about how many people dared not to express happiness these days. The coronvirus pandemic seemed to get more and more severe, making human feel minute.
Without naming anyone, Zen describes that there were some people in this world who enjoyed seeing others suffer and were unhappy to see others being happy. These people made others live in fear. In chaotic times, we do see evil from many people, but we can also find love from many others.
"Many of our brothers and sisters are facing great adversity, but they are at peace. I was moved every time I visit the prison. Let light shine on us, and then we will have the courage to help, illuminate and comfort others," said Zen.
Zen encouraged people to do what they can, "We now dare not go out, but sometimes it is needed. No one can afford to be selfish."
Source: Stand News #Dec24
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Hong Kong Writer #ChipTsao: "This is the first Black Christmas in Hong Kong since 1941"
Chip Tsao is a Hong Kong-based columnist, commentator, and writer. This is what he wrote for #Christmas2020 :
"Before the Change, on Christmas Days in the past, Hong Kong didn’t have the Virus, the group gathering ban and the HKSAR government.
This is the first Black Christmas in Hong Kong since 1941.
Christmas is a Christian festival about our belief in God. Perhaps we have forgotten the meaning behind Christmas; which is why the Virus is spreading worldwide.
Hang in there, even life is tough. More turmoil and risk are expected in 2021. Hope everyone is cautious and think carefully. Merry Christmas and be safe."
Source: Chip Tsao's Facebook #Dec24
https://www.facebook.com/272574169481780/posts/4784585078280644/
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Chip Tsao is a Hong Kong-based columnist, commentator, and writer. This is what he wrote for #Christmas2020 :
"Before the Change, on Christmas Days in the past, Hong Kong didn’t have the Virus, the group gathering ban and the HKSAR government.
This is the first Black Christmas in Hong Kong since 1941.
Christmas is a Christian festival about our belief in God. Perhaps we have forgotten the meaning behind Christmas; which is why the Virus is spreading worldwide.
Hang in there, even life is tough. More turmoil and risk are expected in 2021. Hope everyone is cautious and think carefully. Merry Christmas and be safe."
Source: Chip Tsao's Facebook #Dec24
https://www.facebook.com/272574169481780/posts/4784585078280644/
#OldPhoto
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Hong Kong Reverend Lo Hing-choi, "We resonate with the Jews who were ruled by foreigners; God will not let darkness take control forever"
Reverend Lo Hing-choi, the chairman of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, released an article titled "Light will shine in dark" on #ChristmasEve2020.
Lo reread the Book of Isaiah from the Old Testament, which recounted how the Kingdom of Judah fell into the hands of the Assyrian Empire.
Lo wrote: "We resonate with the Jew who were controlled by foreigners. Losing one's autonomy is a painful thing. Living in your own land but following the orders of foreigners is hard to accept."
Despite the Jews at that time had lived in darkness, "God's promise is not an anesthetic, but a motivation to drive history forward." Today many people are surrounded by darkness, but Lo wanted to tell those in darkness that "light will shine in dark and God will not let darkness take control forever".
Source: Stand News #Dec24
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#BaptistConvention #Isaiah
Hong Kong Reverend Lo Hing-choi, "We resonate with the Jews who were ruled by foreigners; God will not let darkness take control forever"
Reverend Lo Hing-choi, the chairman of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, released an article titled "Light will shine in dark" on #ChristmasEve2020.
Lo reread the Book of Isaiah from the Old Testament, which recounted how the Kingdom of Judah fell into the hands of the Assyrian Empire.
Lo wrote: "We resonate with the Jew who were controlled by foreigners. Losing one's autonomy is a painful thing. Living in your own land but following the orders of foreigners is hard to accept."
Despite the Jews at that time had lived in darkness, "God's promise is not an anesthetic, but a motivation to drive history forward." Today many people are surrounded by darkness, but Lo wanted to tell those in darkness that "light will shine in dark and God will not let darkness take control forever".
Source: Stand News #Dec24
https://bit.ly/3nZojOc
#BaptistConvention #Isaiah
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Hongkonger: "Freedom is like air. You'd only know it’s priceless when you lose it and begin choking"
Kevin Cheng is a Hong Kong-based photographer. This is his contemplation for the Christmas in Hong Kongin 2020:
"On the Christmas Day last year, riot police intruded into shopping malls, firing tear gas and arresting people indiscriminately.
On the Christmas Day this year, police patrolled in the streets to bar people from having Christmas dinner, singing Christmas carols in the street and viewing the Christmas lights. There were no more overnight public transportation services.
Freedom is like air. You'd only know it’s priceless when you lose it and begin choking."
The accompanying photo is taken by Ching of Soc Rec, capturing a scene on Christmas Eve 2020 when the Hong Kong police dispersed a citizen who was strolling with her dog in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Text: #KevinChengPhotography
Photo: SocRec #Dec24
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Hongkonger: "Freedom is like air. You'd only know it’s priceless when you lose it and begin choking"
Kevin Cheng is a Hong Kong-based photographer. This is his contemplation for the Christmas in Hong Kongin 2020:
"On the Christmas Day last year, riot police intruded into shopping malls, firing tear gas and arresting people indiscriminately.
On the Christmas Day this year, police patrolled in the streets to bar people from having Christmas dinner, singing Christmas carols in the street and viewing the Christmas lights. There were no more overnight public transportation services.
Freedom is like air. You'd only know it’s priceless when you lose it and begin choking."
The accompanying photo is taken by Ching of Soc Rec, capturing a scene on Christmas Eve 2020 when the Hong Kong police dispersed a citizen who was strolling with her dog in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Text: #KevinChengPhotography
Photo: SocRec #Dec24
https://www.facebook.com/194035600634409/posts/3499752086729394/
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China's #Sinovac delays Vaccines' Clinical Test Result for the Third Time
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Dec24
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China's #Sinovac delays Vaccines' Clinical Test Result for the Third Time
Carrie Lam announced that the Hong Kong SAR Government has already bought 7.5 million doeses of vaccines from the Chiness company Sinovec, even before the release of the Phase 3 efficacy test result.
Lam claimed that the vaccines will arrive in Hong Kong in January 2020. University of Hong Kong microbiologist Ho Pak-leung disagreed, as Sinovec will not release its clinical data until January.
The Chinese firm tested its vaccines in Brazil, Indonesia and Turkey. The phase three result of its vaccine's efficacy test was originally planned to be published on Dec 23, 2020.
Brazillian president Jair Bolsonaro once said he was not willing to get vaccinated and had doubts over the Chinese vaccines. According to Reuters, at lease half of the population in Brazil refused to be vaccinated.
Hong Kong microbiologist Ho Pak-leung urged the HKSAR government for more information on the vaccine's efficacy on mutated coronavirus strains.
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Dec24
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1566925-20201224.htm
China's #Sinovac delays Vaccines' Clinical Test Result for the Third Time
Carrie Lam announced that the Hong Kong SAR Government has already bought 7.5 million doeses of vaccines from the Chiness company Sinovec, even before the release of the Phase 3 efficacy test result.
Lam claimed that the vaccines will arrive in Hong Kong in January 2020. University of Hong Kong microbiologist Ho Pak-leung disagreed, as Sinovec will not release its clinical data until January.
The Chinese firm tested its vaccines in Brazil, Indonesia and Turkey. The phase three result of its vaccine's efficacy test was originally planned to be published on Dec 23, 2020.
Brazillian president Jair Bolsonaro once said he was not willing to get vaccinated and had doubts over the Chinese vaccines. According to Reuters, at lease half of the population in Brazil refused to be vaccinated.
Hong Kong microbiologist Ho Pak-leung urged the HKSAR government for more information on the vaccine's efficacy on mutated coronavirus strains.
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Dec24
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1566925-20201224.htm