Boundary between #China and Hong Kong Continues to be Eroded
It is not the first time for the Chinese and the Hong Kong Governments to deliberately blur the boundary between the territory of China and that of Hong Kong.
According to a pro-Beijing press Sing Tao Daily, the Shenzhen authorities would re-build the Lo Wu Port, a checkpoint at Hong Kong-China border, and extend the East Rail Link terminal running across Hong Kong to Shenzhen.
In addition, the Chinese authorities would want to impose a co-location plan in China's territory at the Lo Wu Port, such that Hong Kong immigration officers would go to Shenzhen in China to handle “departure” procedures while “arrival” formalities would be handled by the Chinese authorities.
The news has raised worries over the possible "direct #extradition to China" by entering China's juridiction area at the shrinking border between Hong Kong and China.
Source: Apple Daily #30Dec
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/realtime/article/20191230/60431189
It is not the first time for the Chinese and the Hong Kong Governments to deliberately blur the boundary between the territory of China and that of Hong Kong.
According to a pro-Beijing press Sing Tao Daily, the Shenzhen authorities would re-build the Lo Wu Port, a checkpoint at Hong Kong-China border, and extend the East Rail Link terminal running across Hong Kong to Shenzhen.
In addition, the Chinese authorities would want to impose a co-location plan in China's territory at the Lo Wu Port, such that Hong Kong immigration officers would go to Shenzhen in China to handle “departure” procedures while “arrival” formalities would be handled by the Chinese authorities.
The news has raised worries over the possible "direct #extradition to China" by entering China's juridiction area at the shrinking border between Hong Kong and China.
Source: Apple Daily #30Dec
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/realtime/article/20191230/60431189
#Analysis
A closer look of National Security Law
(1 Jul) It's not only Hong Kong that we cannot go visit. I suggest that everyone see which countries have signed extradition treaties with China.
Russia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Mongolia, Romania, Thailand, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Republic of Korea [South Korea], Peru, Lithuania, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Lesotho, Tunisia, Philippines, Spain, Pakistan, Portugal, Namibia, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Mexico, Angola, Brazil, Bosnia, France, Italy, Iran, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Barbados, Granada
*Added by netizens: Malaysia
(The 40 countries [above] with extradition agreements already signed into effect, arranged by date signed)
Argentina, Australia, Vietnam, Chile, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Congo, Belgium, Ecuador, Turkey, Kenya, Cyprus, Senegal, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Panama, Uruguay, Armenia
(The above 18 countries have signed extradition treaties with China but have yet to ratify them.)
Information source: Baidu Encyclopedia
Image source: Reporter
Editor's Note:
While this particular information source may not be accurate, there are countries verified to have extradition treaties with China Confirming this is highly recommended before making any travel plans.
http://www.inmediahk.net/node/1064520
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extradition_law_in_China
Source: Facebook
#NationalSecurityLaw #Extradition #Article38 #OneEarthOneSystem
A closer look of National Security Law
(1 Jul) It's not only Hong Kong that we cannot go visit. I suggest that everyone see which countries have signed extradition treaties with China.
Russia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Mongolia, Romania, Thailand, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Republic of Korea [South Korea], Peru, Lithuania, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Lesotho, Tunisia, Philippines, Spain, Pakistan, Portugal, Namibia, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Mexico, Angola, Brazil, Bosnia, France, Italy, Iran, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Barbados, Granada
*Added by netizens: Malaysia
(The 40 countries [above] with extradition agreements already signed into effect, arranged by date signed)
Argentina, Australia, Vietnam, Chile, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Congo, Belgium, Ecuador, Turkey, Kenya, Cyprus, Senegal, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Panama, Uruguay, Armenia
(The above 18 countries have signed extradition treaties with China but have yet to ratify them.)
Information source: Baidu Encyclopedia
Image source: Reporter
Editor's Note:
While this particular information source may not be accurate, there are countries verified to have extradition treaties with China Confirming this is highly recommended before making any travel plans.
http://www.inmediahk.net/node/1064520
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extradition_law_in_China
Source: Facebook
#NationalSecurityLaw #Extradition #Article38 #OneEarthOneSystem
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Bank of China client information "extradited to China", data on the opening of accounts and loans sent to Guangxi subsidiary for processing approved by Hong Kong Monetary Authority
(12 Jun, updated 0:30, 13 Junto add response from Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data)
Stand News has learned that the Bank of China (Hong Kong) [BOCHK] intends to allocate a portion of its data processing and auditing work to its wholly-owned subsidiary in Nanning, Guangxi. This has been approved by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority [HKMA]. However, whether its clients are aware that documents containing their personal information, including assets and loans, are to be "extradited to China" remains questionable. The BOCHK responded that they strictly adhered to the relevant laws and regulations in Hong Kong to ensure the proper handling of client information. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data [PCPD] stated that organisations that transfer information should inform their clients.
//This implies the "extradition" of personal and asset information from much of its clientele in Hong Kong.
//The BOCHK did not answer Stand New's inquiry on whether it will notify its clients of the new arrangements.
//the BOCHK is not outsourcing to a third-party business in this case, but to its wholly-owned subsidiary.
//process and store personal client information both within and outside of Hong Kong's borders. At the same time, the bank may transfer client information to regions outside of Hong Kong's jurisdiction and conduct any matching procedures*.
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Bank-of-China-client-information-extradited-to-China-data-on-the-opening-of-accounts-and-loans-sent-to-Guangxi-subsidiary-for-pr-07-05
Source: Stand News
#Extradition #BOCHK #ClientInformation #Privacy #Finance
Bank of China client information "extradited to China", data on the opening of accounts and loans sent to Guangxi subsidiary for processing approved by Hong Kong Monetary Authority
(12 Jun, updated 0:30, 13 Junto add response from Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data)
Stand News has learned that the Bank of China (Hong Kong) [BOCHK] intends to allocate a portion of its data processing and auditing work to its wholly-owned subsidiary in Nanning, Guangxi. This has been approved by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority [HKMA]. However, whether its clients are aware that documents containing their personal information, including assets and loans, are to be "extradited to China" remains questionable. The BOCHK responded that they strictly adhered to the relevant laws and regulations in Hong Kong to ensure the proper handling of client information. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data [PCPD] stated that organisations that transfer information should inform their clients.
//This implies the "extradition" of personal and asset information from much of its clientele in Hong Kong.
//The BOCHK did not answer Stand New's inquiry on whether it will notify its clients of the new arrangements.
//the BOCHK is not outsourcing to a third-party business in this case, but to its wholly-owned subsidiary.
//process and store personal client information both within and outside of Hong Kong's borders. At the same time, the bank may transfer client information to regions outside of Hong Kong's jurisdiction and conduct any matching procedures*.
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Bank-of-China-client-information-extradited-to-China-data-on-the-opening-of-accounts-and-loans-sent-to-Guangxi-subsidiary-for-pr-07-05
Source: Stand News
#Extradition #BOCHK #ClientInformation #Privacy #Finance
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Bank of China client information "extradited to China", data on the opening of accounts and loans sent to Guangxi subsidiary for…
(12 Jun, updated 0:30, 13 Junto add response from Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data) Stand News has learned that the Bank of China (Hong Kong) [BOCHK] intends to allocate a portion of its data processing and auditing work to its wholly…
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Finland Annuls Extradition Treaty with Hong Kong after China Enforces National Security Law in Hong Kong
After the National Security Law was put into effective in Hong Kong on 30 June 2020, Australia and Canada had both announced suspension of their extradition treaties with Hong Kong.
On 13 July, Finland’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto had also announced that under the Hong Kong National Security Law, the extradition treaty between Hong Kong and Finland would no longer be applicable.
As stated in a Reuters report, Haavisto told a press conference that the current situation has changed from the time when Finland first signed the treaty, thus the extradition agreement with Hong Kong “should not be applied”.
Source: Stand News #Jul14
Finland Annuls Extradition Treaty with Hong Kong after China Enforces National Security Law in Hong Kong
After the National Security Law was put into effective in Hong Kong on 30 June 2020, Australia and Canada had both announced suspension of their extradition treaties with Hong Kong.
On 13 July, Finland’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto had also announced that under the Hong Kong National Security Law, the extradition treaty between Hong Kong and Finland would no longer be applicable.
As stated in a Reuters report, Haavisto told a press conference that the current situation has changed from the time when Finland first signed the treaty, thus the extradition agreement with Hong Kong “should not be applied”.
Source: Stand News #Jul14
#Extradition #CCP
#Germany to Suspend Extradition Agreement with Hong Kong; #WhiteHouse Condemns Disqualifications and Election Delay
Germany Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said after Carrie Lam postponed a Sept. 6 election to the Chinese-ruled city’s legislature by a year:
“The Hong Kong government’s decision to disqualify a dozen opposition candidates for the election and postpone the elections to the legislature is another infringement on the rights of the citizens of Hong Kong.
We have repeatedly made our expectation clear that China lives up to its legal responsibilities under international law”.
White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany condemns Hong Kong's decision to delay election:
"This action undermines the democratic processes and freedoms that have underpinned Hong Kong’s prosperity.
This is only the most recent in a growing list of broken promises by Beijing, which promised autonomy and freedoms to the Hong Kong people until 2047 in the Sino-British joint declaration.”
Source: Reuters #Jul31
#Germany to Suspend Extradition Agreement with Hong Kong; #WhiteHouse Condemns Disqualifications and Election Delay
Germany Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said after Carrie Lam postponed a Sept. 6 election to the Chinese-ruled city’s legislature by a year:
“The Hong Kong government’s decision to disqualify a dozen opposition candidates for the election and postpone the elections to the legislature is another infringement on the rights of the citizens of Hong Kong.
We have repeatedly made our expectation clear that China lives up to its legal responsibilities under international law”.
White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany condemns Hong Kong's decision to delay election:
"This action undermines the democratic processes and freedoms that have underpinned Hong Kong’s prosperity.
This is only the most recent in a growing list of broken promises by Beijing, which promised autonomy and freedoms to the Hong Kong people until 2047 in the Sino-British joint declaration.”
Source: Reuters #Jul31
The President of Poland signed the “Taiwan-Poland Criminal Justice Cooperation Agreement”, becoming the first European country to cooperate on legal matter including extradition and prisoner transfer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan announced that Poland President Andrzej Duda has signed the “Taiwan-Poland Criminal Justice Cooperation Agreement” on 28th February and became the first European country to sign such agreement with Taiwan, which covers mutual assistance with criminals, extradition, and transfer of criminals. The agreement was approved unanimously by the Polish Sejm (lower house) and the Senate (upper house) and will take effect after the President signs the agreement.
“Taiwan-Poland Criminal Justice Cooperation Agreement” was co-signed by the representatives of two countries in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan in June 2019. After the coordination between the two governments, the Taiwan Legislative Council completed the third reading of the agreement in December 2019 and notified the Poland side. Poland went through the legal process, including unanimous approval by the Polish Sejm and the Senate, official sign-off by the president Andrzej Duda on 28th January 2021, and finally its announcement. The agreement will take effect as soon as Taiwan receives formal notification from Poland.
Source: The Stand News #Feb01
https://bit.ly/3c0scxC
#Poland #Taiwan #AndrzejDuda #Agreement #Europe #Extradition
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan announced that Poland President Andrzej Duda has signed the “Taiwan-Poland Criminal Justice Cooperation Agreement” on 28th February and became the first European country to sign such agreement with Taiwan, which covers mutual assistance with criminals, extradition, and transfer of criminals. The agreement was approved unanimously by the Polish Sejm (lower house) and the Senate (upper house) and will take effect after the President signs the agreement.
“Taiwan-Poland Criminal Justice Cooperation Agreement” was co-signed by the representatives of two countries in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan in June 2019. After the coordination between the two governments, the Taiwan Legislative Council completed the third reading of the agreement in December 2019 and notified the Poland side. Poland went through the legal process, including unanimous approval by the Polish Sejm and the Senate, official sign-off by the president Andrzej Duda on 28th January 2021, and finally its announcement. The agreement will take effect as soon as Taiwan receives formal notification from Poland.
Source: The Stand News #Feb01
https://bit.ly/3c0scxC
#Poland #Taiwan #AndrzejDuda #Agreement #Europe #Extradition
#CCPRules
Hong Kong critics warned by #UK to avoid #extradition locations
Source: The Strait Times; Bloomberg #Sept22
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Hong Kong critics warned by #UK to avoid #extradition locations
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Hong Kong critics warned by #UK to avoid #extradition locations
//The UK government is alerting people in Britain who were named in a Hong Kong national security case to avoid travelling to countries that have extradition treaties with the Chinese territory...
The warnings underscore concern among US allies that China might reach beyond its borders to prosecute people for crimes under a Beijing-drafted national security law imposed on Hong Kong last year.
The sweeping legislation asserts global jurisdiction for cases involving terrorism, secession, subversion and collusion with foreign powers, which carry sentences as long as life in prison
Nine countries, including Germany, the UK and the US, suspended their extradition treaties with Hong Kong following the imposition of the sweeping legislation in June 2020.
Still, China has almost doubled its extradition treaties to more than 50 since 2012, as the country pursued fugitives overseas as part of a years-long graft crackdown under President #XiJinping.
Beijing ratified an extradition pact with #Cyprus last year, and approved a similar one with Belgium earlier this year.//
Source: The Strait Times; Bloomberg #Sept22
Read full article:
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/hong-kong-critics-warned-by-uk-to-avoid-extradition-locations
#Crackdown
Hong Kong critics warned by #UK to avoid #extradition locations
//The UK government is alerting people in Britain who were named in a Hong Kong national security case to avoid travelling to countries that have extradition treaties with the Chinese territory...
The warnings underscore concern among US allies that China might reach beyond its borders to prosecute people for crimes under a Beijing-drafted national security law imposed on Hong Kong last year.
The sweeping legislation asserts global jurisdiction for cases involving terrorism, secession, subversion and collusion with foreign powers, which carry sentences as long as life in prison
Nine countries, including Germany, the UK and the US, suspended their extradition treaties with Hong Kong following the imposition of the sweeping legislation in June 2020.
Still, China has almost doubled its extradition treaties to more than 50 since 2012, as the country pursued fugitives overseas as part of a years-long graft crackdown under President #XiJinping.
Beijing ratified an extradition pact with #Cyprus last year, and approved a similar one with Belgium earlier this year.//
Source: The Strait Times; Bloomberg #Sept22
Read full article:
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/hong-kong-critics-warned-by-uk-to-avoid-extradition-locations
#Crackdown
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Hong Kong critics warned by UK to avoid extradition locations
China has almost doubled its extradition treaties to more than 50 since 2012.
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