#Strike
Hong Kong medical workers kick off a strike today; flight attendants are planning to follow suit
When the government was reluctant to seal the HK-China border to curb the Wuhan pneumonia from spreading into Hong Kong, medical staff went on strike today (February 2) after their latest demand for a rational dialogue was bluntly refutef by Carrie Lam administration yesterday.
Employees of the aviation industry are often exposed and vulneravle to the risk of Coronavirus. Hence, labour unions are initiating possible actions to protect their members by organizing a strike. The Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Flight Attendants Association called for an emergency meeting on February 8 to solicit members’ support for a strike.
Some staff members of Cathay Pacific have called in sick today through February 8, said the Association Chief Executive, Sienna Miller in a radio interview this morning.
Miller criticized management of Cathay Pacific for delaying their decision to stop flights to and from China, which was described as an open flood gate for mainlanders to leave China, disregarding health of flight attendants. It was reported that at least 6 crew members of Cathay Pacific and Dragonair were considered to have had close contacts with potential Wuhan pneumonia victims, and they were ordered to be sent to an isolation camp by the Department of Health.
Source: Apple Daily
#Feb3 #HKProtest #ChinesePneumonia
Hong Kong medical workers kick off a strike today; flight attendants are planning to follow suit
When the government was reluctant to seal the HK-China border to curb the Wuhan pneumonia from spreading into Hong Kong, medical staff went on strike today (February 2) after their latest demand for a rational dialogue was bluntly refutef by Carrie Lam administration yesterday.
Employees of the aviation industry are often exposed and vulneravle to the risk of Coronavirus. Hence, labour unions are initiating possible actions to protect their members by organizing a strike. The Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Flight Attendants Association called for an emergency meeting on February 8 to solicit members’ support for a strike.
Some staff members of Cathay Pacific have called in sick today through February 8, said the Association Chief Executive, Sienna Miller in a radio interview this morning.
Miller criticized management of Cathay Pacific for delaying their decision to stop flights to and from China, which was described as an open flood gate for mainlanders to leave China, disregarding health of flight attendants. It was reported that at least 6 crew members of Cathay Pacific and Dragonair were considered to have had close contacts with potential Wuhan pneumonia victims, and they were ordered to be sent to an isolation camp by the Department of Health.
Source: Apple Daily
#Feb3 #HKProtest #ChinesePneumonia
#FirstHand #Feb3
The Plight of Hongkongers Amidst the Spread of the New Coronavirus and the Lack of Mask Supply in Town
2206 | Mongkok
On the gate of a chain cosmetics store, a sign was posted, addressing the disappointed customers looking for medical masks: "Sorry! We've tried our best already! No face mask would be sold on Feb 4 and there would not be any presale arrangement!"
#FaceMask #ChinesePneumonia
The Plight of Hongkongers Amidst the Spread of the New Coronavirus and the Lack of Mask Supply in Town
2206 | Mongkok
On the gate of a chain cosmetics store, a sign was posted, addressing the disappointed customers looking for medical masks: "Sorry! We've tried our best already! No face mask would be sold on Feb 4 and there would not be any presale arrangement!"
#FaceMask #ChinesePneumonia
Civilian arrested for going against Government's unconsulted plans for Mei Foo quarantine camp
Riot police arrested a man in Mei Foo Sun Chuen on Sunday, February 2 during a rally organised by residents to refute the government's plan to convert a heritage site into a quarantine camp nearby one of the top 5 most densely populated residential community in Hong Kong.
The man was sighted at the scene, chanting slogans. In the course of arrest, riot police deloyed pepper spray and aggressively shoved reporters aside.
Editor Note: While the appeal to revoke a court ruling which uplifted the Government's mask law is still ongoing, it has become necessary for citizens to wear face masks to protect themselves from the deadly coronavirus. Police officers have also been wearing surgical masks instead of the regular black ones while on duty.
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong
https://www.facebook.com/112467260231947/posts/136744061137600/?substory_index=0
#Feb3 #HKProtest #MeiFoo #ChinesePneumonia
Riot police arrested a man in Mei Foo Sun Chuen on Sunday, February 2 during a rally organised by residents to refute the government's plan to convert a heritage site into a quarantine camp nearby one of the top 5 most densely populated residential community in Hong Kong.
The man was sighted at the scene, chanting slogans. In the course of arrest, riot police deloyed pepper spray and aggressively shoved reporters aside.
Editor Note: While the appeal to revoke a court ruling which uplifted the Government's mask law is still ongoing, it has become necessary for citizens to wear face masks to protect themselves from the deadly coronavirus. Police officers have also been wearing surgical masks instead of the regular black ones while on duty.
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong
https://www.facebook.com/112467260231947/posts/136744061137600/?substory_index=0
#Feb3 #HKProtest #MeiFoo #ChinesePneumonia
Incomplete Closure of Border leaves Hong Kong Airport, HZM Bridge and Shenzhen Bay Port Open for Mainland Chinese
After much delay, the Hong Kong Government announced the closure of Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau and Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal from 00:00 on Feb 4.
The Hong Kong-China border still remains open by air (Hong Kong International Airport) and by road (Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai Bridge Link).
Carrie Lam insisted that a complete closure of the Hong Kong-China border is not good and feasible for the Hong Kongers. She also claimed that Hong Kong and China are closely connected and clear-cut measures are not ideal.
[Editor's note: MTR announced to close the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau Stations on the East Rail Line, leaving it to operate between Hung Hom and Sheung Shui Stations.]
Source: Now News #Feb3
#Border #ChinesePneumonia #CarrieLam #Outbreak
After much delay, the Hong Kong Government announced the closure of Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau and Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal from 00:00 on Feb 4.
The Hong Kong-China border still remains open by air (Hong Kong International Airport) and by road (Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai Bridge Link).
Carrie Lam insisted that a complete closure of the Hong Kong-China border is not good and feasible for the Hong Kongers. She also claimed that Hong Kong and China are closely connected and clear-cut measures are not ideal.
[Editor's note: MTR announced to close the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau Stations on the East Rail Line, leaving it to operate between Hung Hom and Sheung Shui Stations.]
Source: Now News #Feb3
#Border #ChinesePneumonia #CarrieLam #Outbreak
First Locally Acquired Case Confirmed in Hong Kong; Another new case suspected, a warning sign of a community outbreak
The Health Department confirmed Hong Kong's first locally acquired case of Wuhan pneumonia. A 72-year-old woman living in Whampoa has contracted the new coronavirus from her son.
In addition, one new case was confirmed preliminarily of contracting Wuhan Pneumonia on February 3, leading to a total of 16 confirmed cases in Hong Kong.
The patient is a 64-year-old woman, and owner of a hostel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok districts. She was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Feb 2, but her health condition has been drastically deteriorating to critical state, requiring tracheal intubation for respiration assistance.
It was reported that the woman has not left Hong Kong while her son has travelled in the past 14 days.
Source: Apple Daily; Now News #Feb3
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200203/34IPB2VDKMRSUYEEWLWQOPTB7A/
#LocallyTransmitted #Healthcrisis #ChinesePneumonia
The Health Department confirmed Hong Kong's first locally acquired case of Wuhan pneumonia. A 72-year-old woman living in Whampoa has contracted the new coronavirus from her son.
In addition, one new case was confirmed preliminarily of contracting Wuhan Pneumonia on February 3, leading to a total of 16 confirmed cases in Hong Kong.
The patient is a 64-year-old woman, and owner of a hostel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok districts. She was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Feb 2, but her health condition has been drastically deteriorating to critical state, requiring tracheal intubation for respiration assistance.
It was reported that the woman has not left Hong Kong while her son has travelled in the past 14 days.
Source: Apple Daily; Now News #Feb3
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200203/34IPB2VDKMRSUYEEWLWQOPTB7A/
#LocallyTransmitted #Healthcrisis #ChinesePneumonia
#Strike
Medical workers escalate strike as negotiation with Hospital Authority breaks down; HA Chief Executive Refuses to Promise Not to Seek Retribution
At the end of the first day of the medical workers' strike, the Hospital Authority Employees Association (#HAEA) met with the Chief Executive of Hospital Authority (HA) Ko Pat-sing. Ko denied that HA was unsure about the union's demand for a full border lockdown with China. His reply made a stir in audience and a loud boo echoed through the meeting hall. Ko also refused to promise not to seek retribution against those took part in the strike.
As two of the five demands of HAEA were unable to be met, the negotiation quickly broke down. HAEA declared escalation of industrial actions on Feb 4.
Editor's note: It is noteworthy that the medical staff ask for nothing but the border closure; however, HA issued an impersonal letter to those on strike on Feb 3, disapproving the strike and urging them to report duty.
Source: NOW news; iCable #Feb3
Medical workers escalate strike as negotiation with Hospital Authority breaks down; HA Chief Executive Refuses to Promise Not to Seek Retribution
At the end of the first day of the medical workers' strike, the Hospital Authority Employees Association (#HAEA) met with the Chief Executive of Hospital Authority (HA) Ko Pat-sing. Ko denied that HA was unsure about the union's demand for a full border lockdown with China. His reply made a stir in audience and a loud boo echoed through the meeting hall. Ko also refused to promise not to seek retribution against those took part in the strike.
As two of the five demands of HAEA were unable to be met, the negotiation quickly broke down. HAEA declared escalation of industrial actions on Feb 4.
Editor's note: It is noteworthy that the medical staff ask for nothing but the border closure; however, HA issued an impersonal letter to those on strike on Feb 3, disapproving the strike and urging them to report duty.
Source: NOW news; iCable #Feb3
#HeathCrisis
TVB News Airs Interview With Cancer Patient Supporting Medical Staff's Strike Despite Foreseeable Delay in Therapy
On the first day of medical staff's strike organised to pressure government to seal borders with China to prevent widespread of coronavirus, TVB, a pro-Beijing broadcaster in Hong Kong, showed a street interview with a cancer patient who expressed faithful understanding and unconditional support to medical staff.
The lady in the interview said, "actually I am a cancer patient and i am undergoing targeted therapy. But no matter how long the therapy could be delayed, I will still support the medial staff's strike."
She further explained that, "even if the entire medical force decided to go on strike, I will continue to support them. Because lives of both the patients and medical staff are equally precious."
Editor's Note: TVB is the largest broadcaster in Hong Kong and known for pro-Beijing stance. Showing such unconditional support from a patient to this controversial strike in their news coverage is highly unconventional, probably indicting that Carrie Lam’s stubbornness has cost her even supports from her closest allies.
Source: TVB
#Feb3 #Strike #TVB #ChinesePneumonia
TVB News Airs Interview With Cancer Patient Supporting Medical Staff's Strike Despite Foreseeable Delay in Therapy
On the first day of medical staff's strike organised to pressure government to seal borders with China to prevent widespread of coronavirus, TVB, a pro-Beijing broadcaster in Hong Kong, showed a street interview with a cancer patient who expressed faithful understanding and unconditional support to medical staff.
The lady in the interview said, "actually I am a cancer patient and i am undergoing targeted therapy. But no matter how long the therapy could be delayed, I will still support the medial staff's strike."
She further explained that, "even if the entire medical force decided to go on strike, I will continue to support them. Because lives of both the patients and medical staff are equally precious."
Editor's Note: TVB is the largest broadcaster in Hong Kong and known for pro-Beijing stance. Showing such unconditional support from a patient to this controversial strike in their news coverage is highly unconventional, probably indicting that Carrie Lam’s stubbornness has cost her even supports from her closest allies.
Source: TVB
#Feb3 #Strike #TVB #ChinesePneumonia
International Cruise Lines Deny Boarding of Travellers from China
The Cruise Lines International Association, which represents over 50 cruise lines around the world, announced on February 3 that its member cruise lines will deny boarding to any passengers and crew who have recently travelled to China, as fears grow over the deadly Wuhan coronavirus.
Source: RTHK
#Feb3 #Healthcrisis #ChinesePneumonia
The Cruise Lines International Association, which represents over 50 cruise lines around the world, announced on February 3 that its member cruise lines will deny boarding to any passengers and crew who have recently travelled to China, as fears grow over the deadly Wuhan coronavirus.
Source: RTHK
#Feb3 #Healthcrisis #ChinesePneumonia
The busiest land port at Shenzhen Bay Remain Wide Open
On January 24, before any "governmental restrictions" was imposed at selected checkpoints between Hong Kong and China, a total of 100,000 inbound and outbound passengers were recorded.
With the imcomplete closure of Hong Kong-China borders on January 31, inbound and outbound passengers, however, jumped to 120,000.
Under the pressure of the public, four more ports at Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau, Huanggang and Hong Kong and Macau Ferry Terminals are closed starting from Feb 4. Nevertheless, Shenzhen Bay, being a land port with the largest number of Chinese visitors entering Hong Kong on Feb 2, remains open and connected to China, together with the Hong Kong International Airport and HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge link.
Meanwhile, Shenzhen has confirmed 245 cases of Wuhan pneumonia, of which 50 cases were reported from close to the Shenzhen Bay port area.
Source: RTHK #Feb3
#ChinesePneumonia #Shenzhen
On January 24, before any "governmental restrictions" was imposed at selected checkpoints between Hong Kong and China, a total of 100,000 inbound and outbound passengers were recorded.
With the imcomplete closure of Hong Kong-China borders on January 31, inbound and outbound passengers, however, jumped to 120,000.
Under the pressure of the public, four more ports at Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau, Huanggang and Hong Kong and Macau Ferry Terminals are closed starting from Feb 4. Nevertheless, Shenzhen Bay, being a land port with the largest number of Chinese visitors entering Hong Kong on Feb 2, remains open and connected to China, together with the Hong Kong International Airport and HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge link.
Meanwhile, Shenzhen has confirmed 245 cases of Wuhan pneumonia, of which 50 cases were reported from close to the Shenzhen Bay port area.
Source: RTHK #Feb3
#ChinesePneumonia #Shenzhen
#HealthCrisis
"Infected Area within 500 meters” wrote Disconcerted Residents Living near the quarantine camp
In a photo taken on Feb 2, discontented residents of Mei Foo Sun Chuen painted on the ground “Infected Area within 500 meters” and an arrow pointing towards the Heritage Lodge, a hotel soon to be converted to quarantine camp for suspected victims of Wuhan pneumonia.
Source: United Social Press #Feb3 #ChinesePneumonia
"Infected Area within 500 meters” wrote Disconcerted Residents Living near the quarantine camp
In a photo taken on Feb 2, discontented residents of Mei Foo Sun Chuen painted on the ground “Infected Area within 500 meters” and an arrow pointing towards the Heritage Lodge, a hotel soon to be converted to quarantine camp for suspected victims of Wuhan pneumonia.
Source: United Social Press #Feb3 #ChinesePneumonia
#FirstHand #Feb3
HK Governmemt Enforces Three More Lockdowns across the Territory Despite Public Outcry
On Feb 3, 2021, the Hong Kong government enforced more than one ambush-style lockdowns in multiple districts for the third day.
The affected buildings include May Wah House of Hing Wah Estate in Chai Wan, Tower 1 of Goodview Garden in Tuen Mun and Honour Building Block D in To Kwa Wan.
The photos show how the police cordoned off the housing estate in Chai Wan.
#ChaiWanLockdown #PoliceState
HK Governmemt Enforces Three More Lockdowns across the Territory Despite Public Outcry
On Feb 3, 2021, the Hong Kong government enforced more than one ambush-style lockdowns in multiple districts for the third day.
The affected buildings include May Wah House of Hing Wah Estate in Chai Wan, Tower 1 of Goodview Garden in Tuen Mun and Honour Building Block D in To Kwa Wan.
The photos show how the police cordoned off the housing estate in Chai Wan.
#ChaiWanLockdown #PoliceState
#FirstHand #Feb3
HK Government Imposes Last-minute Lockdown in To Kwa Wan
At around 20:30 on Feb 3, 2021, the Hong Kong government enlisted one more location, Block D of Honour Building in To Kwa Wan, for mandatory lockdown.
At 19:00, the authorities ordered two immediate lockdowns in Chai Wan and Tuen Mun.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28384
With the closure of local business in the restricted area, the street was filled with officers from disciplinary forces, government staff and medical personnel. The cordon has also caused traffic jam in the nearby block.
#ToKwaWanLockdown #FailedState
HK Government Imposes Last-minute Lockdown in To Kwa Wan
At around 20:30 on Feb 3, 2021, the Hong Kong government enlisted one more location, Block D of Honour Building in To Kwa Wan, for mandatory lockdown.
At 19:00, the authorities ordered two immediate lockdowns in Chai Wan and Tuen Mun.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28384
With the closure of local business in the restricted area, the street was filled with officers from disciplinary forces, government staff and medical personnel. The cordon has also caused traffic jam in the nearby block.
#ToKwaWanLockdown #FailedState
#FirstHand #Feb3
HK Government Sends At Least 50 Staff to Check Out Empty Flats in Lockdown Building
On Feb 3, 2021, the Hong Kong authorities enforced lockdowns in three districts, namely Tuen Mun, Chai Wan and To Kwa Wan.
At the moment the photos were taken in Tuen Mun, the government was deploying at least 50 staff to enter a private residential building and check out the empty flats.
A few days ago, the government claimed that they have plans to force in flats which has not answered the door.
At around 7am on Feb 4, 2021, the government has tested 241 and 1,820 people respectively in To Kwa Wan and Chai Wan without finding any positive case.
See photos in To Kwa Wan:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28391
See photos in Chai Wan:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28384
#TuenMunLockdown #PoliceState #FailedState
HK Government Sends At Least 50 Staff to Check Out Empty Flats in Lockdown Building
On Feb 3, 2021, the Hong Kong authorities enforced lockdowns in three districts, namely Tuen Mun, Chai Wan and To Kwa Wan.
At the moment the photos were taken in Tuen Mun, the government was deploying at least 50 staff to enter a private residential building and check out the empty flats.
A few days ago, the government claimed that they have plans to force in flats which has not answered the door.
At around 7am on Feb 4, 2021, the government has tested 241 and 1,820 people respectively in To Kwa Wan and Chai Wan without finding any positive case.
See photos in To Kwa Wan:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28391
See photos in Chai Wan:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28384
#TuenMunLockdown #PoliceState #FailedState
#Oppression
#HKU Student Union presses on showing pro-democracy documentary despite threat of possible National Security breach
Source: Stand News; Apple Daily #Feb3
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#HKU Student Union presses on showing pro-democracy documentary despite threat of possible National Security breach
Source: Stand News; Apple Daily #Feb3
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#HKU Student Union presses on showing pro-democracy documentary despite threat of possible National Security breach
Student organizers at the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) said they will continue with a screening of “Lost in the Fumes,” a documentary about the jailed activist #EdwardLeung, despite warnings from school administrators that the event could violate the national security law.
At around 6pm on Feb 3, 2021, about 50 students gradually arrived at the theatre and the documentary was shown at 6:30pm.
Earlier last week, in a letter to the HKU student union, university administrators said that the documentary included elements that will “invite the undesirable attention of the opposition party and law enforcement agencies.”
“The current [national security law] environment is fundamentally different from Oct, Nov 2020. It’s far more stringent and taxing,” the school said in the letter.
The student union had planned to show the film on Feb 3, 5 and 8, 2021 on campus. After seeking legal advice, the student union believed that the screening was lawful, said president Edy Jeh.
“We are just playing a video, we don’t think it will touch any ‘red lines,’” she said. The event will also include crowd control measures to comply with social distancing laws.
[Notes to editor:
Directed by Nora Lam, “Lost in the Fumes” premiered in Nov. 2017 and documents the Legislative Council campaign of localist activist Edward Leung, who called for forceful resistance. The documentary also showed Leung chanting the now-banned slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times.”]
Source: Apple Daily; Stand News #Feb3
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210203/I3KBJNCB5RAQ7DZTQEVTB7CIA4/
#HKU Student Union presses on showing pro-democracy documentary despite threat of possible National Security breach
Student organizers at the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) said they will continue with a screening of “Lost in the Fumes,” a documentary about the jailed activist #EdwardLeung, despite warnings from school administrators that the event could violate the national security law.
At around 6pm on Feb 3, 2021, about 50 students gradually arrived at the theatre and the documentary was shown at 6:30pm.
Earlier last week, in a letter to the HKU student union, university administrators said that the documentary included elements that will “invite the undesirable attention of the opposition party and law enforcement agencies.”
“The current [national security law] environment is fundamentally different from Oct, Nov 2020. It’s far more stringent and taxing,” the school said in the letter.
The student union had planned to show the film on Feb 3, 5 and 8, 2021 on campus. After seeking legal advice, the student union believed that the screening was lawful, said president Edy Jeh.
“We are just playing a video, we don’t think it will touch any ‘red lines,’” she said. The event will also include crowd control measures to comply with social distancing laws.
[Notes to editor:
Directed by Nora Lam, “Lost in the Fumes” premiered in Nov. 2017 and documents the Legislative Council campaign of localist activist Edward Leung, who called for forceful resistance. The documentary also showed Leung chanting the now-banned slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times.”]
Source: Apple Daily; Stand News #Feb3
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210203/I3KBJNCB5RAQ7DZTQEVTB7CIA4/
#FailedState #HybridRegime
#GlobalDemocracyIndex: Hong Kong Ranks 87 out of 167 Places
Source: Apple Daily #Feb3
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#GlobalDemocracyIndex: Hong Kong Ranks 87 out of 167 Places
Source: Apple Daily #Feb3
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#GlobalDemocracyIndex: Hong Kong Ranks 87 out of 167 Places
The Economist Intelligence Unit (#EIU) published its latest Global Democracy Index 2020 on 3 February, 2021. The Index measures the state of democracy in 167 countries.
Norway topped the Index with Iceland, Sweden, New Zealand and Canada making up the top five.
Taiwan ranked the highest among Asian countries at the 11th place while China was ranked 151.
"With the imposition of the National Security Law and the postponement of the Legislative Council election, Hong Kong’s score slipped rapidly for the second year to 5.57, the lowest since the launch of the index in 2006. In terms of rate of decline, it accounted the second largest in the Asia-Pacific region, after Myanmar,” the EIU said.
Hong Kong was previously classified as a “flawed democracy” for eight years along with countries such as the U.S., France, Belgium and Brazil. In its latest report in 2020, the EIU moved Hong Kong into “hybrid regimes” as its ranking slumped by 12 places to 87.
The city’s ranking is lower than many Asia-Pacific countries like Bangladesh, Thailand, and the Philippines.
[Editor's Notes:
Out of 167 countries, the Democracy Index classifies 23 countries as "full democracies", 52 as "flawed democracies", 35 as "hybrid regimes" and 57 as "authoritarian regimes".]
Source: Apple Daily, #Feb3
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20210203/65OFFTD7HJEWBDF7WT55M244HU/
#Index #Democracy
#GlobalDemocracyIndex: Hong Kong Ranks 87 out of 167 Places
The Economist Intelligence Unit (#EIU) published its latest Global Democracy Index 2020 on 3 February, 2021. The Index measures the state of democracy in 167 countries.
Norway topped the Index with Iceland, Sweden, New Zealand and Canada making up the top five.
Taiwan ranked the highest among Asian countries at the 11th place while China was ranked 151.
"With the imposition of the National Security Law and the postponement of the Legislative Council election, Hong Kong’s score slipped rapidly for the second year to 5.57, the lowest since the launch of the index in 2006. In terms of rate of decline, it accounted the second largest in the Asia-Pacific region, after Myanmar,” the EIU said.
Hong Kong was previously classified as a “flawed democracy” for eight years along with countries such as the U.S., France, Belgium and Brazil. In its latest report in 2020, the EIU moved Hong Kong into “hybrid regimes” as its ranking slumped by 12 places to 87.
The city’s ranking is lower than many Asia-Pacific countries like Bangladesh, Thailand, and the Philippines.
[Editor's Notes:
Out of 167 countries, the Democracy Index classifies 23 countries as "full democracies", 52 as "flawed democracies", 35 as "hybrid regimes" and 57 as "authoritarian regimes".]
Source: Apple Daily, #Feb3
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20210203/65OFFTD7HJEWBDF7WT55M244HU/
#Index #Democracy
#FailedState
Students Trapped in Tutorial School During HK Government's #SuddenLockdown
Mrs Ng came into a heated argument with the staff of Hong Kong government's Home Affairs Bureau (#HAB).
Her 15-year-old daughter and three other students went for after-school classes in a building in Jordan and were trapped as the Hong Kong government imposed a sudden lockdown at 7pm on Feb 1, 2021, to enforce #COVID19 mandatory test.
The government staff told Mrs Ng that her daughter would be released after being tested, but without letting her know an estimated time.
In distress, Mrs Ng expressed, “Of course I am angry. They don't let us know when the test will be done.” Worrying about her daughter, she said “Does it mean that my daughter has to sleep overnight on the floor or in the corridor?”
Source: InMedia #Feb3
https://bit.ly/3j8hTLn
#Tutorial #Students #JordanLockdown
Students Trapped in Tutorial School During HK Government's #SuddenLockdown
Mrs Ng came into a heated argument with the staff of Hong Kong government's Home Affairs Bureau (#HAB).
Her 15-year-old daughter and three other students went for after-school classes in a building in Jordan and were trapped as the Hong Kong government imposed a sudden lockdown at 7pm on Feb 1, 2021, to enforce #COVID19 mandatory test.
The government staff told Mrs Ng that her daughter would be released after being tested, but without letting her know an estimated time.
In distress, Mrs Ng expressed, “Of course I am angry. They don't let us know when the test will be done.” Worrying about her daughter, she said “Does it mean that my daughter has to sleep overnight on the floor or in the corridor?”
Source: InMedia #Feb3
https://bit.ly/3j8hTLn
#Tutorial #Students #JordanLockdown
#CO2 #ClimateChange #Coal
China Has Coal-fired power Capacity Three Times Higher than the Rest of the World
Source: Reuters #Feb3
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28630
China Has Coal-fired power Capacity Three Times Higher than the Rest of the World
Source: Reuters #Feb3
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28630
#CO2 #ClimateChange #Coal
China Has Coal-fired power Capacity Three Times Higher than the Rest of the World
//China put 38.4 gigawatts (GW) of new coal-fired power capacity into operation in 2020, according to new international research, more than three times the amount built elsewhere around the world and potentially undermining its short-term climate goals.
The country won praise last year after Xi Jinping pledged to make the country “carbon neutral” by 2060. But regulators have since come under fire for failing to properly control the coal power sector, a major source of climate-warming greenhouse gas.
Including decommissions, China’s coal-fired fleet capacity rose by a net 29.8 GW in 2020, even as the rest of the world made cuts of 17.2 GW, according to research released by Global Energy Monitor (#GEM), a U.S. think tank, and the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (#CREA). //
Source: Reuters #Feb3
Read full article:
https://www.reuters.com/article/china-coal/chinas-new-coal-power-plant-capacity-in-2020-more-than-3-times-rest-of-worlds-study-idUKL4N2K81R0?edition-redirect=uk
https://twitter.com/business/status/1356983319892791297
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China Has Coal-fired power Capacity Three Times Higher than the Rest of the World
//China put 38.4 gigawatts (GW) of new coal-fired power capacity into operation in 2020, according to new international research, more than three times the amount built elsewhere around the world and potentially undermining its short-term climate goals.
The country won praise last year after Xi Jinping pledged to make the country “carbon neutral” by 2060. But regulators have since come under fire for failing to properly control the coal power sector, a major source of climate-warming greenhouse gas.
Including decommissions, China’s coal-fired fleet capacity rose by a net 29.8 GW in 2020, even as the rest of the world made cuts of 17.2 GW, according to research released by Global Energy Monitor (#GEM), a U.S. think tank, and the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (#CREA). //
Source: Reuters #Feb3
Read full article:
https://www.reuters.com/article/china-coal/chinas-new-coal-power-plant-capacity-in-2020-more-than-3-times-rest-of-worlds-study-idUKL4N2K81R0?edition-redirect=uk
https://twitter.com/business/status/1356983319892791297
#Environment
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China's new coal power plant capacity in 2020 more than 3 times rest of world's - study
China put 38.4 gigawatts (GW) of new coal-fired power capacity into operation in 2020, according to new international research, more than three times the amount built elsewhere around the world and potentially undermining its short-term climate goals.