Police Record Faces of Civilians Allegedly as a Threat
00:05 | #TseungKwanO
A police officer has been seen taking videos with his cellphone for hours at Sheung Tak Estate. Police officers are explicitly prohibited from using their cellphones while on duty. It remains unclear as to who the owner of the phone was.
PSHK reporter claimed that the police officer mainly had his cellphone camera targetted at the press on the scene.
Source: PSHK
#Mar9 #LestWeForgot #ChowTszLok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
00:05 | #TseungKwanO
A police officer has been seen taking videos with his cellphone for hours at Sheung Tak Estate. Police officers are explicitly prohibited from using their cellphones while on duty. It remains unclear as to who the owner of the phone was.
PSHK reporter claimed that the police officer mainly had his cellphone camera targetted at the press on the scene.
Source: PSHK
#Mar9 #LestWeForgot #ChowTszLok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
#Memorial #Conflict
Police Shine Strong Light at Residential Building while Accusing Civilians of "Illegal Assembly"
00:07 | Tseung Kwan O
Inside Kwong Ming Court, 10 male citizens are still waiting to be searched.
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Riot police officer repeatedly used his torch to shine into the windows of apartments in Sheung Tak Estate, causing a disturbance to the residents.
00:38
Apple Daily reporter said police arrested at least 26 men and 15 women for "illegal assembly"
Source: PSHK; HK01; Apple Daily
#Mar9 #LestWeForgot #ChowTszLok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Police Shine Strong Light at Residential Building while Accusing Civilians of "Illegal Assembly"
00:07 | Tseung Kwan O
Inside Kwong Ming Court, 10 male citizens are still waiting to be searched.
00:09 |
Riot police officer repeatedly used his torch to shine into the windows of apartments in Sheung Tak Estate, causing a disturbance to the residents.
00:38
Apple Daily reporter said police arrested at least 26 men and 15 women for "illegal assembly"
Source: PSHK; HK01; Apple Daily
#Mar9 #LestWeForgot #ChowTszLok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
#DailyUpdate #Mar9 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (9/3)
At the time of writing, the global number of infected has risen to at least 111,751 with 3888 deaths. China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy continue to be the most affected by the pandemic.
China is now reporting 80,739 cases with 3120 deaths. South Korea is reporting 7478 cases with 53 deaths. Italy is reporting 7375 cases and 366 deaths. Iran is reporting 7161 cases and 237 cases. Italy has surpassed Iran and become the third most affected country.
The total numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases in France, Germany and Spain have climbed to over 1000 cases, with 1209, 1164 and 1050 cases respectively.
The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 111 countries and territories around the world.
The Asian region qualifier of World Cup 2022, to be held in March and June is delayed.
In Hong Kong, one new case was confirmed. A total of 115 are reported in the city.
Thai ministry of tourism confirmed Hong Kong tourists are required to quarantine upon entry.
At least 27 people in Iran died from methanol poisoning after drinking highly concentrated alcohol as they believed that can tackle the Wuhan coronavirus.
Japan government is submitting a bill on Tuesday at the earliest, the bill authorizes Prime Minister Abe Shinzo to announce state of emergency to the country.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said the goal of producing 10 million face masks per day can be achieved this week. There have been 8 days since the country confirmed its latest case.
Academia Sinica in Taiwan announced the ability to identify the coronavirus within 15-20 minutes. Regarding China claiming the research is done by Chinese scientists, director James Liao clarified Chinese experts were not involved in the project.
Chinese pulmonologist Zhong Nanshan estimated the epidemic would be continued until June.
The Olympic flame ignition ceremony for the Tokyo Olympic would be held behind the doors.
North Korean authorities confirmed around 10000 nationals are quarantined, 40% of them have ended. Chartered planes would be arranged to send foreigners back to their countries.
A cruise ship in Egypt has 45 confirmed cases.
First cases have been found in the Channel Islands, Albania and Brunei Darussalam.
The Marshall Islands, a country with diplomatic relations with Taiwan, announced ban of all air travellers for 2 weeks. Tourists from China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France and Spain are banned by all means.
Source: Now News, Apple Daily, World Meter
COVID-19 Updates (9/3)
At the time of writing, the global number of infected has risen to at least 111,751 with 3888 deaths. China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy continue to be the most affected by the pandemic.
China is now reporting 80,739 cases with 3120 deaths. South Korea is reporting 7478 cases with 53 deaths. Italy is reporting 7375 cases and 366 deaths. Iran is reporting 7161 cases and 237 cases. Italy has surpassed Iran and become the third most affected country.
The total numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases in France, Germany and Spain have climbed to over 1000 cases, with 1209, 1164 and 1050 cases respectively.
The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 111 countries and territories around the world.
The Asian region qualifier of World Cup 2022, to be held in March and June is delayed.
In Hong Kong, one new case was confirmed. A total of 115 are reported in the city.
Thai ministry of tourism confirmed Hong Kong tourists are required to quarantine upon entry.
At least 27 people in Iran died from methanol poisoning after drinking highly concentrated alcohol as they believed that can tackle the Wuhan coronavirus.
Japan government is submitting a bill on Tuesday at the earliest, the bill authorizes Prime Minister Abe Shinzo to announce state of emergency to the country.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said the goal of producing 10 million face masks per day can be achieved this week. There have been 8 days since the country confirmed its latest case.
Academia Sinica in Taiwan announced the ability to identify the coronavirus within 15-20 minutes. Regarding China claiming the research is done by Chinese scientists, director James Liao clarified Chinese experts were not involved in the project.
Chinese pulmonologist Zhong Nanshan estimated the epidemic would be continued until June.
The Olympic flame ignition ceremony for the Tokyo Olympic would be held behind the doors.
North Korean authorities confirmed around 10000 nationals are quarantined, 40% of them have ended. Chartered planes would be arranged to send foreigners back to their countries.
A cruise ship in Egypt has 45 confirmed cases.
First cases have been found in the Channel Islands, Albania and Brunei Darussalam.
The Marshall Islands, a country with diplomatic relations with Taiwan, announced ban of all air travellers for 2 weeks. Tourists from China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France and Spain are banned by all means.
Source: Now News, Apple Daily, World Meter
#StockMarket
Asian markets plummet: Shenzhen and Shanghai Composite Indexes Fell 3%
//Stock markets in Asia turned into a sea of red on Monday, 9 March, as Tokyo index ending below the 20,000 level and Shanghai losing over 3 percent over fears over the new coronavirus, while a plunge in oil prices battered energy firms.
Hong Kong stocks tanked over 4 percent as it headed towards close.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index sank slightly over 3 percent, to 2,943 while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 3.8 percent, to 1,842...
"It was like panic selling," said Shinichi Yamamoto, a broker at Okasan Securities in Tokyo...
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda told parliament: "Investor sentiment is deteriorating as uncertainty widens due to the spread of infections of the new coronavirus."
Australian stocks plunged more than seven percent. The benchmark ASX 200 dropped 7.3 percent, to close at 5,760.//
Source: AFP; RTHK #Mar9
Asian markets plummet: Shenzhen and Shanghai Composite Indexes Fell 3%
//Stock markets in Asia turned into a sea of red on Monday, 9 March, as Tokyo index ending below the 20,000 level and Shanghai losing over 3 percent over fears over the new coronavirus, while a plunge in oil prices battered energy firms.
Hong Kong stocks tanked over 4 percent as it headed towards close.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index sank slightly over 3 percent, to 2,943 while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 3.8 percent, to 1,842...
"It was like panic selling," said Shinichi Yamamoto, a broker at Okasan Securities in Tokyo...
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda told parliament: "Investor sentiment is deteriorating as uncertainty widens due to the spread of infections of the new coronavirus."
Australian stocks plunged more than seven percent. The benchmark ASX 200 dropped 7.3 percent, to close at 5,760.//
Source: AFP; RTHK #Mar9
The Electoral Affairs Commission Suggested Giving Priority to Elderly and Pregnant Voters
The Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) is holding a one-month long public consultation on whether Presiding Officers are allowed to give priority to elderly, pregnant and disabled voters to vote first.
Voters can also be allowed to see whether their names are crossed out when they obtain their ballot papers in other to ensure its transprency.
The EAC is also proposing to limit the number of people who are allowed to watch the counting process. Observers should have their names and ID cards registered. They stated that some citizens caused nuisance and unnecessary pressure to staff during vote-counting process in the previous District Council Election.
Source: Now News #Mar9
#LegislativeCouncilElection #HongKongElection
The Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) is holding a one-month long public consultation on whether Presiding Officers are allowed to give priority to elderly, pregnant and disabled voters to vote first.
Voters can also be allowed to see whether their names are crossed out when they obtain their ballot papers in other to ensure its transprency.
The EAC is also proposing to limit the number of people who are allowed to watch the counting process. Observers should have their names and ID cards registered. They stated that some citizens caused nuisance and unnecessary pressure to staff during vote-counting process in the previous District Council Election.
Source: Now News #Mar9
#LegislativeCouncilElection #HongKongElection
#CourtCase
Civilian Injured by the Police Brings Case to Court: Fight for Justice
Police's actions have been repeatedly questioned in the ongoing pro-democracy movement.
On 31 December 2019, Mr Chong, a food delivery driver crashed when dodging riot police officers in action. The crash injured the tendon of his right arm. He is now applying for legal aid at the Legal Aid Department, suing the Commissioner of Police.
Mr Chong acknowledges that the chance of success at the proceedings is low, but still hopes to - in his own words - 'fight for justice, and to restrain the violent acts done by the police'.
Source: Stand News #Mar9
Civilian Injured by the Police Brings Case to Court: Fight for Justice
Police's actions have been repeatedly questioned in the ongoing pro-democracy movement.
On 31 December 2019, Mr Chong, a food delivery driver crashed when dodging riot police officers in action. The crash injured the tendon of his right arm. He is now applying for legal aid at the Legal Aid Department, suing the Commissioner of Police.
Mr Chong acknowledges that the chance of success at the proceedings is low, but still hopes to - in his own words - 'fight for justice, and to restrain the violent acts done by the police'.
Source: Stand News #Mar9
#Mar8 #Memorial #Retrospect
Police Officers' Unreasonable Stop-and-Search & Questionable Handling of Personal Data and Security Risks
View Photos Here: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18430
During Sunday evening (8 March), police officers had unreasonably stopped and questioned heaps of civilians at various locations in Tseung Kwan O, people ranging from the elderly to children who followed their families to mourn were intercepted.
A civilian who had been searched by police officers within the cordon told reporters that he had witnessed the usage of WhatsApp, instead of the usual notebook, to record the identity and data of the person being searched, leading many to question whether the risk of leaking personal data of the intercepted person had increased,. He suspected that some personal information of demonstrators has been leaked out by this way.
He added that the intercepted civilians were divided into two groups, those who were searched in the streets where could be monitored by reporters were treated well, while those who were searched inside a carpark were treated badly. The civilian said that as soon as they entered the carpark, dozens of police officers swore at him, shoved him, and even called him mentally handicapped, indicating the police's explosive and unstable emotion states.
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Photo / Icy, Cheung Ming Kin @ CBC
Source: City Broadcasting Channel (CBC)
#Mar9 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #Remembrance
Police Officers' Unreasonable Stop-and-Search & Questionable Handling of Personal Data and Security Risks
View Photos Here: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18430
During Sunday evening (8 March), police officers had unreasonably stopped and questioned heaps of civilians at various locations in Tseung Kwan O, people ranging from the elderly to children who followed their families to mourn were intercepted.
A civilian who had been searched by police officers within the cordon told reporters that he had witnessed the usage of WhatsApp, instead of the usual notebook, to record the identity and data of the person being searched, leading many to question whether the risk of leaking personal data of the intercepted person had increased,. He suspected that some personal information of demonstrators has been leaked out by this way.
He added that the intercepted civilians were divided into two groups, those who were searched in the streets where could be monitored by reporters were treated well, while those who were searched inside a carpark were treated badly. The civilian said that as soon as they entered the carpark, dozens of police officers swore at him, shoved him, and even called him mentally handicapped, indicating the police's explosive and unstable emotion states.
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Photo / Icy, Cheung Ming Kin @ CBC
Source: City Broadcasting Channel (CBC)
#Mar9 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #Remembrance
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20 Emergency Calls In Vain; Citizen: Who Can Protect Us?
In the 7.21 Attack, not only citizens who got battered, but also the witnesses had memories engraved in their heart. Reporters made contact with a citizen who made over 20 calls to the police that moment but in vain. He recalled he felt extremely helpless and vulnerable, “I saw people got beaten up and bled, but no one answered when I call the 999 emergency hotline. I don’t know who I could go for help!” He said his trust in police had plummeted since that day , as he doubted if “the police could still protect the citizens?”
Chan (alias), describes himself as a “peaceful, rational, non- violent” protestor, who only joined AntiELAB marches occasionally. However, he, regarded himself as “geeky”, would not miss any livestream news, “Even when I’m not at the scene, I always watch live streaming to show support.” He recalled on the night of 21st July he was watching live broadcast at home, and saw a large group of people dressed in white holding lashes beating up civilians. He thought the police would soon arrive and stop the beating, “But after 10 minutes, 15 minutes, no policemen showed up.” Worries, Chan called the 999 emergency.
“It’s either du- du or a long one.”
Chan remembered that he made his first call to 999 at around 2200, and he tried at least 20 times. “It’s either a du-du or a long sound to put you on hold.” Watching unarmed civilians being beaten up till their faces were covered in their own blood, and screams for help came one after another, Chan was so agitated that he “wetted his eyes.”
Thinking about that night today, Chan was still furious, “I’m mad at the people in white, and also at the police for arriving so late. Who else could we count on in case we needed protection?”
Democratic Party Disctrict Councillor Lam Cheuk-ting was also attacked that night in Yuen Long. He said he had almost recovered, but still needed physiotherapy. Lam believed that the calls to 999 emergency that night were undoubtedly in need of “emergency services for urgent assistance”, to which the police must attend as soon as possible. “We were beaten to the ground, and bleeding heavily. Was that not an emergency?”
Source: Ming Pao #Mar9
#YuenLong721 #PoliceState #Remembrance
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In the 7.21 Attack, not only citizens who got battered, but also the witnesses had memories engraved in their heart. Reporters made contact with a citizen who made over 20 calls to the police that moment but in vain. He recalled he felt extremely helpless and vulnerable, “I saw people got beaten up and bled, but no one answered when I call the 999 emergency hotline. I don’t know who I could go for help!” He said his trust in police had plummeted since that day , as he doubted if “the police could still protect the citizens?”
Chan (alias), describes himself as a “peaceful, rational, non- violent” protestor, who only joined AntiELAB marches occasionally. However, he, regarded himself as “geeky”, would not miss any livestream news, “Even when I’m not at the scene, I always watch live streaming to show support.” He recalled on the night of 21st July he was watching live broadcast at home, and saw a large group of people dressed in white holding lashes beating up civilians. He thought the police would soon arrive and stop the beating, “But after 10 minutes, 15 minutes, no policemen showed up.” Worries, Chan called the 999 emergency.
“It’s either du- du or a long one.”
Chan remembered that he made his first call to 999 at around 2200, and he tried at least 20 times. “It’s either a du-du or a long sound to put you on hold.” Watching unarmed civilians being beaten up till their faces were covered in their own blood, and screams for help came one after another, Chan was so agitated that he “wetted his eyes.”
Thinking about that night today, Chan was still furious, “I’m mad at the people in white, and also at the police for arriving so late. Who else could we count on in case we needed protection?”
Democratic Party Disctrict Councillor Lam Cheuk-ting was also attacked that night in Yuen Long. He said he had almost recovered, but still needed physiotherapy. Lam believed that the calls to 999 emergency that night were undoubtedly in need of “emergency services for urgent assistance”, to which the police must attend as soon as possible. “We were beaten to the ground, and bleeding heavily. Was that not an emergency?”
Source: Ming Pao #Mar9
#YuenLong721 #PoliceState #Remembrance
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#Economy #Covid19 #CoronavirusPandemic
The cost of coronavirus in terms of interrupted global value chains
//The figure quantifies the dependence of European countries’ manufacturing sectors on Chinese manufacturing.
(% of gross value of output)"
2.2% of EU agriculture gross output can be traced to Chinese manufacturing; 0.27% of EU manufacturing gross output originates from the Chinese mining sector. The EU27’s manufacturing sector has the highest on all Chinese inputs and particularly manufacturing inputs (4.39%).
Computers and electronics manufacturing is the most exposed industry to China (for 20 out of the 27 EU countries). Textiles ranks second most-exposed industry in Europe, and the most exposed in Finland, Spain, France and Denmark.
Of Hungary’s gross manufacturing output, more than 9% originates in Chinese manufacturing. Overall, the pattern is comparable to that for the entire economy, with small eastern and northern European countries most effected.//
Source: Bruegel #Mar9
The cost of coronavirus in terms of interrupted global value chains
//The figure quantifies the dependence of European countries’ manufacturing sectors on Chinese manufacturing.
(% of gross value of output)"
2.2% of EU agriculture gross output can be traced to Chinese manufacturing; 0.27% of EU manufacturing gross output originates from the Chinese mining sector. The EU27’s manufacturing sector has the highest on all Chinese inputs and particularly manufacturing inputs (4.39%).
Computers and electronics manufacturing is the most exposed industry to China (for 20 out of the 27 EU countries). Textiles ranks second most-exposed industry in Europe, and the most exposed in Finland, Spain, France and Denmark.
Of Hungary’s gross manufacturing output, more than 9% originates in Chinese manufacturing. Overall, the pattern is comparable to that for the entire economy, with small eastern and northern European countries most effected.//
Source: Bruegel #Mar9
#TedHui #FiveEyes
Exiled Hong Kong lawmaker moves to Australia to boost global pro-democracy effort
#StandwithHK #Exile #GlobalEffort
Source: Stand News; #Mar9
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Exiled Hong Kong lawmaker moves to Australia to boost global pro-democracy effort
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Source: Stand News; #Mar9
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Exiled Hong Kong lawmaker moves to Australia to boost global pro-democracy effort
Fugitive Hong Kong legislator #TedHui exiled in the UK since December 2020 wrote on his Facebook that he will settle and carry on lobbying work in Australia.
Hui explained that there are fewer full-time Hong Kong political figures in Australia lobbying for stronger international responses against the national security laws in Hong Kong.
Hui continued saying that Australia and New Zealand are important members of the Five Eye intelligence sharing group, consisting of also the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, which have supported the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
"I hope that my lobbying work will bring tougher stance among Australia and New Zealand against China," Hui wrote in the post.
Hui said that he “took in many considerations” before making the move. Among them were strategies for advocacy work and the long-term development of his family.
Hui’s wife, his son and daughter have been in exile with him since he fled Hong Kong three months ago.
“I believe it is important for Hong Kong exiles like me to be in different parts of the world, on different continents,” Hui said, stressing he would be wherever people need him.
#StandwithHK #Exile #GlobalEffort #TedHui
Source: Stand News; #Mar9
Fugitive Hong Kong legislator #TedHui exiled in the UK since December 2020 wrote on his Facebook that he will settle and carry on lobbying work in Australia.
Hui explained that there are fewer full-time Hong Kong political figures in Australia lobbying for stronger international responses against the national security laws in Hong Kong.
Hui continued saying that Australia and New Zealand are important members of the Five Eye intelligence sharing group, consisting of also the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, which have supported the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
"I hope that my lobbying work will bring tougher stance among Australia and New Zealand against China," Hui wrote in the post.
Hui said that he “took in many considerations” before making the move. Among them were strategies for advocacy work and the long-term development of his family.
Hui’s wife, his son and daughter have been in exile with him since he fled Hong Kong three months ago.
“I believe it is important for Hong Kong exiles like me to be in different parts of the world, on different continents,” Hui said, stressing he would be wherever people need him.
#StandwithHK #Exile #GlobalEffort #TedHui
Source: Stand News; #Mar9
#Education #Oppression
History exam may be leaked by non-HKEAA committee members, Teacher's Union VP warns
Stand News has recently received a letter by an anonymous informer who claimed to be a staff of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (#HKEAA). The letter stated that among the 7 non-HKEAA members of the Moderation Committee for the History subject this year, at least 2 are Education Bureau employees, one being a senior curriculum development officer and the other a project officer. This is different from the past, when only one Education Bureau staff would be appointed to the Committee.
#IpKinYuen, vice president of HKPTU voiced his concern about the narrow spectrum of the committee. He also pointed out the possibility of questions being leaked ahead of the exam, as Education Bureau staff might be required to “report to their superiors" in government.
Source: Stand News; #Mar9
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/歷史科審題委員會名單曝光-7-成員最少-2-人任職教育局-葉建源憂被要求-向上級交代-洩密/
History exam may be leaked by non-HKEAA committee members, Teacher's Union VP warns
Stand News has recently received a letter by an anonymous informer who claimed to be a staff of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (#HKEAA). The letter stated that among the 7 non-HKEAA members of the Moderation Committee for the History subject this year, at least 2 are Education Bureau employees, one being a senior curriculum development officer and the other a project officer. This is different from the past, when only one Education Bureau staff would be appointed to the Committee.
#IpKinYuen, vice president of HKPTU voiced his concern about the narrow spectrum of the committee. He also pointed out the possibility of questions being leaked ahead of the exam, as Education Bureau staff might be required to “report to their superiors" in government.
Source: Stand News; #Mar9
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#Court
20-year-old student charged with rioting during 831 Protest in 2019 acquitted
On August 31, 2019, a number of conflicts broke out on Hong Kong Island when the police officers were dispersing protesters near Causeway Bay. During the incident, someone threw a petrol bomb at the police, and a 19-year-old student was arrested and was charged of rioting. He pleaded not guilty and was acquitted in the District Court.
The judge stated that there was no doubt that the scene belonged to an unlawful assembly, but the observation of the police witness could not be supported by the footage. The court could not securely rely on the words of the officer solely, so the defendant was found not guilty.
16 people were charged with rioting during that incident, 15 of whom were found not guilty and one was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
Source: RTHK, Citizens News; #Mar9
https://www.hkcnews.com/article/39064/831-831%E8%A1%9D%E7%AA%81%E9%8A%85%E9%91%BC%E7%81%A3-%E6%9A%B4%E5%8B%95%E7%BD%AA-39064/831
20-year-old student charged with rioting during 831 Protest in 2019 acquitted
On August 31, 2019, a number of conflicts broke out on Hong Kong Island when the police officers were dispersing protesters near Causeway Bay. During the incident, someone threw a petrol bomb at the police, and a 19-year-old student was arrested and was charged of rioting. He pleaded not guilty and was acquitted in the District Court.
The judge stated that there was no doubt that the scene belonged to an unlawful assembly, but the observation of the police witness could not be supported by the footage. The court could not securely rely on the words of the officer solely, so the defendant was found not guilty.
16 people were charged with rioting during that incident, 15 of whom were found not guilty and one was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
Source: RTHK, Citizens News; #Mar9
https://www.hkcnews.com/article/39064/831-831%E8%A1%9D%E7%AA%81%E9%8A%85%E9%91%BC%E7%81%A3-%E6%9A%B4%E5%8B%95%E7%BD%AA-39064/831
#47Democrats #MassArrest
International Rallies Around the Globe, Supporting the 47 Detained Pro-Democracy Activists
Source: Stand News; #Mar9
#InternationalRally #Taiwan #Tainan #US #SanFrancisco #UK #Nottingham #NationalSecurityLaw
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International Rallies Around the Globe, Supporting the 47 Detained Pro-Democracy Activists
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International Rallies Around the Globe, Supporting the 47 Detained Pro-Democracy Activists
The 47 pro-democracy activists who participated in or organized the primary election were arrested under the national security law. Hong Kong citizens from all around the world held rallies at multiple locations to support the detained activists. These include San Francisco, USA, Melbourne, Australia, Berlin, Germany, Tainan, Taiwan, Nottingham, UK and Vancouver, Canada.
Rally Attendees waved flags with the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times”. Some played “Glory to Hong Kong“, in which the crowd sang along to the song, hoping to support those in Hong Kong not to give up.
Although the rallies were scattered around the world, all participants and organizers expressed a similar message:
“Use the light you have, to shine others along your way.” (Tainan)
“We want to make a difference and speak out against mass arrests.” (San Francisco Bay Area)
A message to Hongkongers that “Keep speaking out, continue making yourself heard and do not be censored.” (Nottingham, United Kingdom)
Source: Stand News; #Mar9
#InternationalRally #Taiwan #Tainan #US #SanFrancisco #UK #Nottingham #NationalSecurityLaw
International Rallies Around the Globe, Supporting the 47 Detained Pro-Democracy Activists
The 47 pro-democracy activists who participated in or organized the primary election were arrested under the national security law. Hong Kong citizens from all around the world held rallies at multiple locations to support the detained activists. These include San Francisco, USA, Melbourne, Australia, Berlin, Germany, Tainan, Taiwan, Nottingham, UK and Vancouver, Canada.
Rally Attendees waved flags with the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times”. Some played “Glory to Hong Kong“, in which the crowd sang along to the song, hoping to support those in Hong Kong not to give up.
Although the rallies were scattered around the world, all participants and organizers expressed a similar message:
“Use the light you have, to shine others along your way.” (Tainan)
“We want to make a difference and speak out against mass arrests.” (San Francisco Bay Area)
A message to Hongkongers that “Keep speaking out, continue making yourself heard and do not be censored.” (Nottingham, United Kingdom)
Source: Stand News; #Mar9
#InternationalRally #Taiwan #Tainan #US #SanFrancisco #UK #Nottingham #NationalSecurityLaw
#FailedState
Hong Kong Government issued city-wide emergency alert for general announcement
The Hong Kong government sent out a city-wide emergency alert for the first time in late afternoon of March 9.
The bilingual warning, however, only informed citizens that one of the city's public hospitals, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kowloon, has been allocated for treating COVID-19 patients only. Citizens were asked to refrain from visiting.
The message failed to "alert" citizens as it was intended to. Instead, many joked about mistaking it for an alert of a Russian invasion.
Commenting on the incident, Francis Fong, Chairman of Information Technology Federation said that this alert mechanism is often used in other countries for high-impact emergencies, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or civil defense situations.
Even pro-government district councillors questioned intention of this alert saying that it is more appropriate for emergency or immediate danger.
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar9
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Hong Kong Government issued city-wide emergency alert for general announcement
The Hong Kong government sent out a city-wide emergency alert for the first time in late afternoon of March 9.
The bilingual warning, however, only informed citizens that one of the city's public hospitals, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kowloon, has been allocated for treating COVID-19 patients only. Citizens were asked to refrain from visiting.
The message failed to "alert" citizens as it was intended to. Instead, many joked about mistaking it for an alert of a Russian invasion.
Commenting on the incident, Francis Fong, Chairman of Information Technology Federation said that this alert mechanism is often used in other countries for high-impact emergencies, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or civil defense situations.
Even pro-government district councillors questioned intention of this alert saying that it is more appropriate for emergency or immediate danger.
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar9
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#FailedState #EmergencyAlertSystem
First-Ever Emergency Phone Alert Left Hongkongers Confused and Annoyed, Some have Turned Off the Alert Entirely
Source: Channel C HK; Terry的媒體懶人堂; #Mar9
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First-Ever Emergency Phone Alert Left Hongkongers Confused and Annoyed, Some have Turned Off the Alert Entirely
Source: Channel C HK; Terry的媒體懶人堂; #Mar9
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