#FirstHand #Mar11
Stepping Into The Ninth Month Of The Movement
Photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18437
This teenager is holding the “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times” flag himself. Yet, HongKongers - you are the one who can walk along with him in the fight for freedom and justice!
Retain your righteous indignation.
Keep your hearts warm.
Until Hong Kong has been liberated.
This fight shall go on.
2020, let us fight till the end!
We will remove our masks under “the pot”.
#HongKong #FiveDemandsNotOneLess #HongKongersResist #HongKongersRevenge
#FightForFreedom #StandWithHongKong
Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times!
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【九個月了 我們得到了什麼？】
「他」帶著抗爭之心，獨自拿著抗爭標語，聽著旁邊busking的音樂 — 那人正在燈火闌珊處。香港人，你們看到嗎？
—「請保持憤怒
保持🖤嘅熱度
一日未光復香港
革命還須繼續
2020抗爭到底」
煲底見 —
#香港人 #光復香港時代革命 #文宣馬拉松 #保持憤怒 #保持熱度 #抗爭到底 #感動 #兄弟爬山各自努力 #neverforgetneverforgive #文宣抗爭 #遍地開花 #是香港人 #遍地開花
Stepping Into The Ninth Month Of The Movement
Photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18437
This teenager is holding the “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times” flag himself. Yet, HongKongers - you are the one who can walk along with him in the fight for freedom and justice!
Retain your righteous indignation.
Keep your hearts warm.
Until Hong Kong has been liberated.
This fight shall go on.
2020, let us fight till the end!
We will remove our masks under “the pot”.
#HongKong #FiveDemandsNotOneLess #HongKongersResist #HongKongersRevenge
#FightForFreedom #StandWithHongKong
Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times!
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【九個月了 我們得到了什麼？】
「他」帶著抗爭之心，獨自拿著抗爭標語，聽著旁邊busking的音樂 — 那人正在燈火闌珊處。香港人，你們看到嗎？
—「請保持憤怒
保持🖤嘅熱度
一日未光復香港
革命還須繼續
2020抗爭到底」
煲底見 —
#香港人 #光復香港時代革命 #文宣馬拉松 #保持憤怒 #保持熱度 #抗爭到底 #感動 #兄弟爬山各自努力 #neverforgetneverforgive #文宣抗爭 #遍地開花 #是香港人 #遍地開花
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#DailyUpdate #Mar11 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (11/3)
At the time of writing, 121,564 cases of the coronavirus have been reported with 4373 deaths. China, Italy, Iran, and South Korea contiunes to be the most affected countries of the pandemic.
China is now reporting 80,969 cases of the virus with 3162 deaths. Italy is reporting 10,149 cases with 631 deaths. South Korea is now reporting 7755 cases with 54 deaths and Iran is reporting 9000 cases with 354 deaths.
Spain has continued to see a spike in infection as the country reported 2174 cases of the virus. France has reported 1784 cases while Germany has reported 1629 cases.
All schools, nurseries, universities will remain closed for 15 days in the regions of Madrid (where 3,650 institutions will close) and La Rioja, and the Basque cities of Vitoria and Labastida. These are the latest measures made by the Spanish government in order to curb the spread of the virus.
The US has seen its numbers of infection double in the last 3 days. The government has reported 1050 cases of the virus.
A health minister in Boris Johnson's government has become the first British MP to test positive for coronavirus, raising fears about the potential spread of the disease in Westminster.
Greece will close all schools and universities across the country for the next 14 days because of coronavirus fears, the Greek health minister announced.
Harvard University and Georgetown University are the latest universities to cancel all in-person classes. Harvard has also asked all students to move out of their dorms by Sunday.
Bahrain evacuates 165 citizens from Iran and 77 test positive for coronavirus
Ukraine shuts schools and a ban on gatherings of more than 200 people after just one case recorded.
Poland closes all schools from Monday after 25 cases are confirmed.
Saint Peter's Square and Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City are now closed to tourists starting from Tuesday because of the coronavirus.
The United Nations has decided to close its New York complex to the general public and temporarily suspend all guided tours beginning at 8 p.m. ET today until further notice.
The Geneva-based World Trade Organization is suspending all meetings until 20 March after a member of staff was confirmed to have coronavirus.
Both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden have canceled rallies that were slated to be held today.
Source: CNN, BBC, John Hopkins University
COVID-19 Updates (11/3)
At the time of writing, 121,564 cases of the coronavirus have been reported with 4373 deaths. China, Italy, Iran, and South Korea contiunes to be the most affected countries of the pandemic.
China is now reporting 80,969 cases of the virus with 3162 deaths. Italy is reporting 10,149 cases with 631 deaths. South Korea is now reporting 7755 cases with 54 deaths and Iran is reporting 9000 cases with 354 deaths.
Spain has continued to see a spike in infection as the country reported 2174 cases of the virus. France has reported 1784 cases while Germany has reported 1629 cases.
All schools, nurseries, universities will remain closed for 15 days in the regions of Madrid (where 3,650 institutions will close) and La Rioja, and the Basque cities of Vitoria and Labastida. These are the latest measures made by the Spanish government in order to curb the spread of the virus.
The US has seen its numbers of infection double in the last 3 days. The government has reported 1050 cases of the virus.
A health minister in Boris Johnson's government has become the first British MP to test positive for coronavirus, raising fears about the potential spread of the disease in Westminster.
Greece will close all schools and universities across the country for the next 14 days because of coronavirus fears, the Greek health minister announced.
Harvard University and Georgetown University are the latest universities to cancel all in-person classes. Harvard has also asked all students to move out of their dorms by Sunday.
Bahrain evacuates 165 citizens from Iran and 77 test positive for coronavirus
Ukraine shuts schools and a ban on gatherings of more than 200 people after just one case recorded.
Poland closes all schools from Monday after 25 cases are confirmed.
Saint Peter's Square and Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City are now closed to tourists starting from Tuesday because of the coronavirus.
The United Nations has decided to close its New York complex to the general public and temporarily suspend all guided tours beginning at 8 p.m. ET today until further notice.
The Geneva-based World Trade Organization is suspending all meetings until 20 March after a member of staff was confirmed to have coronavirus.
Both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden have canceled rallies that were slated to be held today.
Source: CNN, BBC, John Hopkins University
#PoliceState #StateTerrorism #PoliticalPersecution
Police Arrest Two Pro-democracy District Councilors for Obstruction of Police Work
Police arrested Herman Kwan-ho Yiu and Kok-cheung Lin, two directly elected pro-democracy district councilors in Tai Po.
Police accused them of obstructing police work when the police was making arrest in Kwong Fok Estate in the district on Sunday.
Source: Commercial Radio #Mar11
https://www.881903.com/Page/ZH-TW/newsdetail.aspx?ItemId=1273048
Police Arrest Two Pro-democracy District Councilors for Obstruction of Police Work
Police arrested Herman Kwan-ho Yiu and Kok-cheung Lin, two directly elected pro-democracy district councilors in Tai Po.
Police accused them of obstructing police work when the police was making arrest in Kwong Fok Estate in the district on Sunday.
Source: Commercial Radio #Mar11
https://www.881903.com/Page/ZH-TW/newsdetail.aspx?ItemId=1273048
Pressurized by Beijing?: John Hopkins University Groups Hong Kong and Taiwan Under China
John Hopkins University runs an interactive map indicating the development of the coronavirus outbreak around the world. Since xx, statistics in Hong Kong and Taiwan were merged and placed under China.
The sudden change has cause discontent among people in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Taiwanese netizens left comments on the facebook of the university: Some pointed out that Taiwan is not a part of China; some indicated that one needs a visa to travel between the two places; some reminded that the CIA website does differentiate Taiwan from China. John Hopkins University did not responded to these posts, nor the inquiry sent from Hong Kong's Stand News concerning whether the decision was made under the pressure of China.
Source: Stand News #Mar11
#Coronavirus #JohnHopkins #ChinaPolicy #HongKong #Taiwan
John Hopkins University runs an interactive map indicating the development of the coronavirus outbreak around the world. Since xx, statistics in Hong Kong and Taiwan were merged and placed under China.
The sudden change has cause discontent among people in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Taiwanese netizens left comments on the facebook of the university: Some pointed out that Taiwan is not a part of China; some indicated that one needs a visa to travel between the two places; some reminded that the CIA website does differentiate Taiwan from China. John Hopkins University did not responded to these posts, nor the inquiry sent from Hong Kong's Stand News concerning whether the decision was made under the pressure of China.
Source: Stand News #Mar11
#Coronavirus #JohnHopkins #ChinaPolicy #HongKong #Taiwan
#FailedState #WuhanPneumonia #ChinaEconomy
Work Resumption Plan Cancelled in Hubei, Epidemic is Not Under Control in China
Just in one day the work resumption order issued for Qianjiang City, located in China's epicenter Hubei Pronvince, was withdrawn by the authorities.
The authorities did not directly explain the change of plan, but stressed that traffic restriction is still in effect. The order contrasts the saying that China has the Wuhan pneumonia epidemic under control.
Source: am730 #Mar11
#QianJiang #HuBei
Work Resumption Plan Cancelled in Hubei, Epidemic is Not Under Control in China
Just in one day the work resumption order issued for Qianjiang City, located in China's epicenter Hubei Pronvince, was withdrawn by the authorities.
The authorities did not directly explain the change of plan, but stressed that traffic restriction is still in effect. The order contrasts the saying that China has the Wuhan pneumonia epidemic under control.
Source: am730 #Mar11
#QianJiang #HuBei
#PoliceState
Officer Caught Swearing at Citizens in Protest. HKPF: The Inappropriate Behaviour of the Policemen Involved “will be Addressed” ⬇️
Photo: Citizen News #Mar11
Officer Caught Swearing at Citizens in Protest. HKPF: The Inappropriate Behaviour of the Policemen Involved “will be Addressed” ⬇️
Photo: Citizen News #Mar11
Officer Caught Swearing at Citizens in Protest. HKPF: The Inappropriate Behaviour of the Policemen Involved “will be Addressed”
During the Tseung Kwan O protest on Mar 8, some journalists witnessed a group of policemen surrounding a citizen and recorded the incident. The man was asked to apologise to all the officers at the scene one by one before the police were willing to release him. While detaining the man, the police hurled profanities and cursed at the man, threatening him. When asked about the incident, the spokesperson for the police claimed that the policemen involved in the incident were using “inappropriate language”. He claimed that the Force is alarmed by such misbehaviour and will address the discipline of individual police officers. He reiterated that the police force takes the conduct and the discipline of its officers seriously. They have strict guidelines and protocols that ensures police officers are using appropriate language while communicating with citizens so as to preserve a professional image of the police force. The Complaints and Internal Investigations Branch claimed they will launch an investigation into this complaint that is fair and complies with current protocol.
Editor’s note: The police have been seen uttering a wide array of profanities countless times. If they were able to follow their protocol correctly, major incidents 6.12, 7.21 and 8.31 and so on would not have happened. When would the Hong Kong police follow their doctrine and protocols then? Probably when pigs fly.
Source: RTHK #Mar11 #PoliceState
During the Tseung Kwan O protest on Mar 8, some journalists witnessed a group of policemen surrounding a citizen and recorded the incident. The man was asked to apologise to all the officers at the scene one by one before the police were willing to release him. While detaining the man, the police hurled profanities and cursed at the man, threatening him. When asked about the incident, the spokesperson for the police claimed that the policemen involved in the incident were using “inappropriate language”. He claimed that the Force is alarmed by such misbehaviour and will address the discipline of individual police officers. He reiterated that the police force takes the conduct and the discipline of its officers seriously. They have strict guidelines and protocols that ensures police officers are using appropriate language while communicating with citizens so as to preserve a professional image of the police force. The Complaints and Internal Investigations Branch claimed they will launch an investigation into this complaint that is fair and complies with current protocol.
Editor’s note: The police have been seen uttering a wide array of profanities countless times. If they were able to follow their protocol correctly, major incidents 6.12, 7.21 and 8.31 and so on would not have happened. When would the Hong Kong police follow their doctrine and protocols then? Probably when pigs fly.
Source: RTHK #Mar11 #PoliceState
Four arrestees in a bomb case were not granted bail, Defending Lawyer Complained - Police Threatened Arrestees to Confess
Police arrested 12 men and 5 women on 7 March. They were suspected of being involved in the explosions at 3 locations, and six of them were charged.
The case was mentioned on 11 March. Two defendants suffered from bone fracture under arrest.
Defending lawyer pointed out that one defendant was arrested with his girlfriend. Police threatened him to plead guilty, or else his girlfriend or other arrestees would be harassed or beaten severely. An officer tried to induce him to make false declarations at least four times before recording the cautioned statement. Another forced him to hand out his phone and the entrance password of his home.
Other defendants also complained that their confessions were controversial under absence of lawyers, intimidation and influence by the police.
Source: Stand News #Mar11 #PoliceState
Police arrested 12 men and 5 women on 7 March. They were suspected of being involved in the explosions at 3 locations, and six of them were charged.
The case was mentioned on 11 March. Two defendants suffered from bone fracture under arrest.
Defending lawyer pointed out that one defendant was arrested with his girlfriend. Police threatened him to plead guilty, or else his girlfriend or other arrestees would be harassed or beaten severely. An officer tried to induce him to make false declarations at least four times before recording the cautioned statement. Another forced him to hand out his phone and the entrance password of his home.
Other defendants also complained that their confessions were controversial under absence of lawyers, intimidation and influence by the police.
Source: Stand News #Mar11 #PoliceState
Sharing Full-Face Masks and Washing Wounds Without Gloves: Insufficient Protective Gear Remains a Severe Issue in Hospitals
Insufficient protective equipment in hospitals continued to be a predicament for many frontline medical staff. Hospital Authority Employees Alliance (HAEA) sent a formal letter to Hospital Authority and the Labour Department to report complaints such as sharing a full-face mask among 10 staff at Princess Margaret Hospital, and using bare hands to wash wounds due to the lack of disposable gloves at Shatin Hospital.
HAEA stated that they have been receiving complaints from members reporting cases of senior officials suspending the use and supply of protective equipment, which is seriously endangering the safety of medical staff.
In the medical ward of Princess Margaret Hospital, staff complained that full-face masks have to be shared among 8-10 of them for 2 weeks, and they can only sanitize it with alcohol wipes between uses. A medical staff reported that they had to wear a plastic bag over their head as protection since they are not allowed to wear a full-face mask even when the patient is coughing at them.
Medical staffs at Shatin hospital medical ward also reported the serious problem of having an insufficient supply of disposable gloves, so that staff will need to wash wounds, test blood sugar and change patient’s diapers with their bare hands. Some staff even had to use the same pair of gloves to bathe more than one patient.
HAEA mentioned that according to the occupational safety and health regulations, it is the responsibility of Hospital Authority as the employer to provide sufficient personal protective equipment to ensure that employees work in a safe environment. HA Employees Alliance also demanded them to explain and clarify whether their recent change in the guidelines has met international standards. They also urged the Labor Department to investigate.
Source: Stand News #Mar11
#MedicalStaff #Masks #ChinesePneumonia
Insufficient protective equipment in hospitals continued to be a predicament for many frontline medical staff. Hospital Authority Employees Alliance (HAEA) sent a formal letter to Hospital Authority and the Labour Department to report complaints such as sharing a full-face mask among 10 staff at Princess Margaret Hospital, and using bare hands to wash wounds due to the lack of disposable gloves at Shatin Hospital.
HAEA stated that they have been receiving complaints from members reporting cases of senior officials suspending the use and supply of protective equipment, which is seriously endangering the safety of medical staff.
In the medical ward of Princess Margaret Hospital, staff complained that full-face masks have to be shared among 8-10 of them for 2 weeks, and they can only sanitize it with alcohol wipes between uses. A medical staff reported that they had to wear a plastic bag over their head as protection since they are not allowed to wear a full-face mask even when the patient is coughing at them.
Medical staffs at Shatin hospital medical ward also reported the serious problem of having an insufficient supply of disposable gloves, so that staff will need to wash wounds, test blood sugar and change patient’s diapers with their bare hands. Some staff even had to use the same pair of gloves to bathe more than one patient.
HAEA mentioned that according to the occupational safety and health regulations, it is the responsibility of Hospital Authority as the employer to provide sufficient personal protective equipment to ensure that employees work in a safe environment. HA Employees Alliance also demanded them to explain and clarify whether their recent change in the guidelines has met international standards. They also urged the Labor Department to investigate.
Source: Stand News #Mar11
#MedicalStaff #Masks #ChinesePneumonia
Wedding In Times Of Coronavirus
Under the outbreak of Wuhan pneumonia, a wedding banquet in Hong Kong has become a take-away for 150 guests.
Source: Sky Post #Mar11
#WeddingBanquet #WuhanPneumonia #Takeaway
Under the outbreak of Wuhan pneumonia, a wedding banquet in Hong Kong has become a take-away for 150 guests.
Source: Sky Post #Mar11
#WeddingBanquet #WuhanPneumonia #Takeaway
"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkongers to fight on
Yuen Long district councillor Ng Kin-wai, one of the 47 charged under national security law for taking part in last year's primary election, had his bail revoked today after the Department of Justice's appeal. Members of Tin Shui Wai Connection, of which he is the convener, attended the court hearing and spoke to media afterwards.
Fellow #TSWConnection member Lam Chun recounted that Ng had remained strong throughout the difficult time in custody. "Even though he may be facing a very long jail term," Lam said, "he hopes to see Hongkongers continue to stand up for their beliefs."
When Ng heard the judge revoking his bail, he called out to the citizens in attendance: "Stay strong, everyone! See you in 10 years!" He also shouted the group's slogans in call-and-answer fashion, to roaring replies from their members in attendance: "May my life be purified for the defense of our city!" "Citizens saving ourselves; break free from fate!"
Lam felt that these slogans aptly describe the path they had walked in this past year and a half. He urged Hongkongers to continue to pay attention to the court cases, both for the 47 and for activists arrested in other cases, so that none of them would feel left behind.
#FirstHand #Mar11 #Court #YNWA
Yuen Long district councillor Ng Kin-wai, one of the 47 charged under national security law for taking part in last year's primary election, had his bail revoked today after the Department of Justice's appeal. Members of Tin Shui Wai Connection, of which he is the convener, attended the court hearing and spoke to media afterwards.
Fellow #TSWConnection member Lam Chun recounted that Ng had remained strong throughout the difficult time in custody. "Even though he may be facing a very long jail term," Lam said, "he hopes to see Hongkongers continue to stand up for their beliefs."
When Ng heard the judge revoking his bail, he called out to the citizens in attendance: "Stay strong, everyone! See you in 10 years!" He also shouted the group's slogans in call-and-answer fashion, to roaring replies from their members in attendance: "May my life be purified for the defense of our city!" "Citizens saving ourselves; break free from fate!"
Lam felt that these slogans aptly describe the path they had walked in this past year and a half. He urged Hongkongers to continue to pay attention to the court cases, both for the 47 and for activists arrested in other cases, so that none of them would feel left behind.
#FirstHand #Mar11 #Court #YNWA
#FirstHand #Court
High Court hears govt's challenge to activists' bail
The HK High Court held two separate hearings for former Democratic Party lawmaker #HelenaWong, and Yuen Long district councillor #NgKinWai on March 11, for the prosecutors' challenge to a lower court’s decision to grant bail to 11 pro-democracy activists.
The two are among the #47Democrats charged under the national security law for taking part in last year's primary election.
Dozens of people lined up to attend the bail hearing; some came as early as 1 am. There was a heavy police presence around the court building.
Sighted on the scene was Granny Wong who made a long trip to show her respect. Shortly afterwards, several police officers arrived and asked her leave.
Lam Chun, a member of #TSWConnect and fellow supporters of Ng Kin-wai, were also seen outside the court.
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"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkonger to fight on
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29019
#Mar11
High Court hears govt's challenge to activists' bail
The HK High Court held two separate hearings for former Democratic Party lawmaker #HelenaWong, and Yuen Long district councillor #NgKinWai on March 11, for the prosecutors' challenge to a lower court’s decision to grant bail to 11 pro-democracy activists.
The two are among the #47Democrats charged under the national security law for taking part in last year's primary election.
Dozens of people lined up to attend the bail hearing; some came as early as 1 am. There was a heavy police presence around the court building.
Sighted on the scene was Granny Wong who made a long trip to show her respect. Shortly afterwards, several police officers arrived and asked her leave.
Lam Chun, a member of #TSWConnect and fellow supporters of Ng Kin-wai, were also seen outside the court.
== Related Article
"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkonger to fight on
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29019
#Mar11
#FirstHand #Mar11
Former Lawmaker on Suspicion of Security Law Breach Granted Bail
On March 11, the High Court in Hong Kong granted bail to former Democratic Party lawmaker #HelenaWong, one of the #47Democrats from the mass arrest charged with subversion under the national security law.
In addition to surrendering her travel document, observing a curfew and reporting to the police station regularly, Wong is also banned from making speeches, contacting foreign officials and engaging herself in any act contravening the National Security Law.
#HelenaWong #HighCourt #MassArrest #Subversion #NationalSecurityLaw
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Former Lawmaker on Suspicion of Security Law Breach Granted Bail
On March 11, the High Court in Hong Kong granted bail to former Democratic Party lawmaker #HelenaWong, one of the #47Democrats from the mass arrest charged with subversion under the national security law.
In addition to surrendering her travel document, observing a curfew and reporting to the police station regularly, Wong is also banned from making speeches, contacting foreign officials and engaging herself in any act contravening the National Security Law.
#HelenaWong #HighCourt #MassArrest #Subversion #NationalSecurityLaw
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#FirstHand #Mar11
Former Lawmaker on Suspicion of Security Law Breach Granted Bail
The decision came as the High Court continued to deal with a challenge by the prosecutors to a lower court’s decision to grant bail to 11 of the pro-democracy activists and politicians, including Wong.
When leaving the court, Wong was welcomed by a large group of supporters.
She stopped briefly to talk to media representatives, saying that she wanted to go home and share some time with her family.
Soon afterwards, she left the scene with her husband and friends.
#HelenaWong #HighCourt #MassArrest #Subversion #NationalSecurityLaw
Former Lawmaker on Suspicion of Security Law Breach Granted Bail
The decision came as the High Court continued to deal with a challenge by the prosecutors to a lower court’s decision to grant bail to 11 of the pro-democracy activists and politicians, including Wong.
When leaving the court, Wong was welcomed by a large group of supporters.
She stopped briefly to talk to media representatives, saying that she wanted to go home and share some time with her family.
Soon afterwards, she left the scene with her husband and friends.
#HelenaWong #HighCourt #MassArrest #Subversion #NationalSecurityLaw
Nathan Law Testifies at US Senate Committee on the Crisis in Hong Kong and Warns “The Election in Hong Kong Has Become SELECTION”.
Source: Stand News #Mar11
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Source: Stand News #Mar11
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Nathan Law Testifies at US Senate Committee on the Crisis in Hong Kong and Warns “The Election in Hong Kong Has Become SELECTION”.
On Mar 10, Nathan Law, a former legislative council member who has currently exiled to Britain, testified at a hearing held by the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. He criticised the Chinese government for suppressing Hong Kong’s liberty rights and expanding its dictatorial politics globally, such as secretly supporting the military in Myanmar. Law called for cooperation among global democracy countries to form alliances and aim for an annual 1% increase in the V-Dem (Variety of Democracy) Liberal Democracy Index in the next five years to reverse the global decline of democracy.
Law also said Hongkongers were thankful for the United States passing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act to support Hongkongers’ fight for freedom, democracy and autonomy in 2019. However, that did not stop CCP from suppressing Hongkongers’ fight. Banning assemblies, conniving police brutality and implementing National Security Law forced democracy movements in Hong Kong to silent. He also mentioned the 47 democracy activists being arrested in Hong Kong just because they planned to use constitutional power to run in elections and to oppose the government's acts. Replying to Beijing’s recent announcement about “improving” Hong Kong's election system, Law said, “They’re planning to make the legislative council into a ‘National People's Congress-style rubber stamp’ council”. He also added, “the election in Hong Kong has become SELECTION”.
Source: Stand News #Mar11
https://bit.ly/38Q3rUq
#NathanLaw #HongKong #US #USsenateCommittee #VDem #MassArrest106 #LegislativeCouncil
On Mar 10, Nathan Law, a former legislative council member who has currently exiled to Britain, testified at a hearing held by the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. He criticised the Chinese government for suppressing Hong Kong’s liberty rights and expanding its dictatorial politics globally, such as secretly supporting the military in Myanmar. Law called for cooperation among global democracy countries to form alliances and aim for an annual 1% increase in the V-Dem (Variety of Democracy) Liberal Democracy Index in the next five years to reverse the global decline of democracy.
Law also said Hongkongers were thankful for the United States passing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act to support Hongkongers’ fight for freedom, democracy and autonomy in 2019. However, that did not stop CCP from suppressing Hongkongers’ fight. Banning assemblies, conniving police brutality and implementing National Security Law forced democracy movements in Hong Kong to silent. He also mentioned the 47 democracy activists being arrested in Hong Kong just because they planned to use constitutional power to run in elections and to oppose the government's acts. Replying to Beijing’s recent announcement about “improving” Hong Kong's election system, Law said, “They’re planning to make the legislative council into a ‘National People's Congress-style rubber stamp’ council”. He also added, “the election in Hong Kong has become SELECTION”.
Source: Stand News #Mar11
https://bit.ly/38Q3rUq
#NathanLaw #HongKong #US #USsenateCommittee #VDem #MassArrest106 #LegislativeCouncil
EU to Sanction Chinese Officials Over Human-Rights Violations
Several diplomats said that EU beckons to target China with sanctions over human-rights abuses for the first time since the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, blacklisting four people and one entity in Xinjiang. Senior EU officials agreed to use its new human-rights sanctions regime to target the Chinese official
The sanctions including a travel ban and assets freezing, are being imposed because of Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang that the U.S. and some European capitals have labeled a genocide against the Uyghur Muslim minority.
However, the decision still needs formal sign-off, which is expected to happen when foreign ministers meet later in March.
Source: WSJ #Mar11
https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-to-sanction-chinese-officials-over-human-rights-violations-11615493507
#EUSanctionChina #China #Genocide #Xinjiang #EU
Several diplomats said that EU beckons to target China with sanctions over human-rights abuses for the first time since the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, blacklisting four people and one entity in Xinjiang. Senior EU officials agreed to use its new human-rights sanctions regime to target the Chinese official
The sanctions including a travel ban and assets freezing, are being imposed because of Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang that the U.S. and some European capitals have labeled a genocide against the Uyghur Muslim minority.
However, the decision still needs formal sign-off, which is expected to happen when foreign ministers meet later in March.
Source: WSJ #Mar11
https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-to-sanction-chinese-officials-over-human-rights-violations-11615493507
#EUSanctionChina #China #Genocide #Xinjiang #EU
Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China
Source: The Guardian #Mar11
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Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China
24 Hong Kong democracy activists including 13 in exile have warned the EU it must not ratify its planned new investment deal with China at a time when Beijing is tearing up international obligations to the people in Hong Kong
They have written to the EU commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, to call for the EU to refuse to sign the treaty until China’s national security laws are repealed and restrictions on who can stand for election are lifted.
The letter, facilitated by Hong Kong Watch, is co-signed by leading activists including Ted Hui, Lam Wing-kee, Brian Leung, Nathan Law, Joe Tay, Ray Wong, Glacier Kwong, Finn Lau, Simon Cheng and Joey Siu.
The activists write: “Given that Beijing is in the process of rewriting Hong Kong’s electoral system in direct contravention to its international obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration, is currently undertaking mass arrests and trials of pro-democracy lawmakers and activists under the draconian National Security Law, and is infringing on basic freedoms guaranteed both under the Basic Law and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, we do not see how the EU can move ahead with ratification of this investment treaty.”
Source: The Guardian #Mar11
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/11/hong-kong-activists-urge-eu-not-to-ratify-new-deal-with-china
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24 Hong Kong democracy activists including 13 in exile have warned the EU it must not ratify its planned new investment deal with China at a time when Beijing is tearing up international obligations to the people in Hong Kong
They have written to the EU commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, to call for the EU to refuse to sign the treaty until China’s national security laws are repealed and restrictions on who can stand for election are lifted.
The letter, facilitated by Hong Kong Watch, is co-signed by leading activists including Ted Hui, Lam Wing-kee, Brian Leung, Nathan Law, Joe Tay, Ray Wong, Glacier Kwong, Finn Lau, Simon Cheng and Joey Siu.
The activists write: “Given that Beijing is in the process of rewriting Hong Kong’s electoral system in direct contravention to its international obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration, is currently undertaking mass arrests and trials of pro-democracy lawmakers and activists under the draconian National Security Law, and is infringing on basic freedoms guaranteed both under the Basic Law and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, we do not see how the EU can move ahead with ratification of this investment treaty.”
Source: The Guardian #Mar11
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/11/hong-kong-activists-urge-eu-not-to-ratify-new-deal-with-china
#HongKong #EUChinaInvestmentDeal #EU #HKNationalSecurityLaw #HKNSL
the Guardian
Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China
Exclusive: Activists say EU should refuse to sign treaty until national security laws and election restrictions are lifted
Chinese students in Australia fear reprisals at home if they speak out, inquiry hears
Chinese students in Australia are afraid to speak out on politically sensitive issues because of potential repercussions for relatives back home
Human Rights Watch has said its ongoing research into academic freedom in Australia had found anxiety and loneliness among Chinese students, with some engaging in self-censorship to avoid a backlash from Beijing.
“All these very young people who said that their greatest fear was their parents being visited back in China because of something they said or did or participated in while they were in Australia,” a former ABC journalist McNeill told the joint committee on intelligence and security in Canberra.
Source: The Guardian #Mar11
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/12/chinese-students-in-australia-fear-reprisals-at-home-if-they-speak-out-inquiry-hears?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Chinese students in Australia are afraid to speak out on politically sensitive issues because of potential repercussions for relatives back home
Human Rights Watch has said its ongoing research into academic freedom in Australia had found anxiety and loneliness among Chinese students, with some engaging in self-censorship to avoid a backlash from Beijing.
“All these very young people who said that their greatest fear was their parents being visited back in China because of something they said or did or participated in while they were in Australia,” a former ABC journalist McNeill told the joint committee on intelligence and security in Canberra.
Source: The Guardian #Mar11
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/12/chinese-students-in-australia-fear-reprisals-at-home-if-they-speak-out-inquiry-hears?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#Australia #China #ChineseStudents