#DailyUpdate #May20 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (May 20th)
At the time of writing, 4,922,137 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 323,855 deaths.
China reports 5 new COVID-19 cases
Russia surges past 300,000 coronavirus cases.
India reports more than 5,600 new cases in the biggest one-day jump as the country reports 106,750 cases.
Nearly 200 cases in South Korea have been linked to the Itaewon nightclub cluster.
China - Wuhan has conducted over 2 million coronavirus tests since May 12, health commission says.
India to resume domestic flights in "calibrated manner" starting Monday.
Iran to allow Eid al-Fitr prayers in religious centers.
Ukrainian president says the country's lockdown may be eased earlier than planned.
UK - Cambridge University is scrapping face-to-face lectures for the entire year due to the pandemic.
Dutch authorities believe minks may have infected human with Covid-19.
The pandemic could push 60 million people into extreme poverty, World Bank warns.
Chinese advisers hit back at allegations the country is using coronavirus aid for political leverage.
Spain makes face masks mandatory in public spaces where people can't social distance.
Japan's case numbers dip as government considers whether to lift state of emergency.
Colombia extends quarantine measures until end of the month.
Switzerland will allow places of worship to open as of May 28.
Source: CNN, John Hopkins Universty
COVID-19 Updates (May 20th)
At the time of writing, 4,922,137 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 323,855 deaths.
China reports 5 new COVID-19 cases
Russia surges past 300,000 coronavirus cases.
India reports more than 5,600 new cases in the biggest one-day jump as the country reports 106,750 cases.
Nearly 200 cases in South Korea have been linked to the Itaewon nightclub cluster.
China - Wuhan has conducted over 2 million coronavirus tests since May 12, health commission says.
India to resume domestic flights in "calibrated manner" starting Monday.
Iran to allow Eid al-Fitr prayers in religious centers.
Ukrainian president says the country's lockdown may be eased earlier than planned.
UK - Cambridge University is scrapping face-to-face lectures for the entire year due to the pandemic.
Dutch authorities believe minks may have infected human with Covid-19.
The pandemic could push 60 million people into extreme poverty, World Bank warns.
Chinese advisers hit back at allegations the country is using coronavirus aid for political leverage.
Spain makes face masks mandatory in public spaces where people can't social distance.
Japan's case numbers dip as government considers whether to lift state of emergency.
Colombia extends quarantine measures until end of the month.
Switzerland will allow places of worship to open as of May 28.
Source: CNN, John Hopkins Universty
23 Year Old Student Sentenced to 12 Months Imprisonment
During Halloween last year, the second mensiversary of 831 Prince Edward attack, the public gathered to demand for a thorough investigation and protest against the anti-mask bill.
A 23-year-old student previously pled guilty to Possession of offensive weapon in public place on that day. On 18 May, he was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment from the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts.
Background reports showed that the suspect revealed he plans to continue participating in protests after his sentence, thereofre, he was deemed unrepentent and considered as antisocial personality disorder. The defense objected, arguing the probation officer is not a psychological or psychiatric professional and thus that characterisation should not be accepted in court.
Source: InMedia HK #May20
#RuleOfLaw #Sentence
During Halloween last year, the second mensiversary of 831 Prince Edward attack, the public gathered to demand for a thorough investigation and protest against the anti-mask bill.
A 23-year-old student previously pled guilty to Possession of offensive weapon in public place on that day. On 18 May, he was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment from the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts.
Background reports showed that the suspect revealed he plans to continue participating in protests after his sentence, thereofre, he was deemed unrepentent and considered as antisocial personality disorder. The defense objected, arguing the probation officer is not a psychological or psychiatric professional and thus that characterisation should not be accepted in court.
Source: InMedia HK #May20
#RuleOfLaw #Sentence
Female Reporter Pepper-sprayed in Public Washroom Lost Consciousness
On the night of #May10, Online media Ben Yu Entertainment's reporter KY saw two women were tied in a public restroom, and wanted to photograph the process. However, a police officer then grabbed her camera and pepper-sprayed her at a close distance. She could not breathe and lost consciousness. However, the officer said, "How many cans (of pepper spray) left?" She was then charged with "illegal assembly" and "public indecency," but KY stressed that she was only doing her job as a reporter. Because of continuing police violence, "I especially have to come out and report the truth," she concluded.
Source: InMedia HK #May20
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #PressFreedom #PepperSpray
What Happened: Shrieks, Blood and Pepper Spray in Ladies' Washroom, as Male Police Enters to Make Arrests
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20566
On the night of #May10, Online media Ben Yu Entertainment's reporter KY saw two women were tied in a public restroom, and wanted to photograph the process. However, a police officer then grabbed her camera and pepper-sprayed her at a close distance. She could not breathe and lost consciousness. However, the officer said, "How many cans (of pepper spray) left?" She was then charged with "illegal assembly" and "public indecency," but KY stressed that she was only doing her job as a reporter. Because of continuing police violence, "I especially have to come out and report the truth," she concluded.
Source: InMedia HK #May20
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #PressFreedom #PepperSpray
What Happened: Shrieks, Blood and Pepper Spray in Ladies' Washroom, as Male Police Enters to Make Arrests
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20566
#AsiasFinest #HongKongPolice
Police Commander in Yuen Long 721 Attack Owns At Least 3 Illegal Properties
Recent reports of illegal structures at properties owned by top-tier of Hong Kong police turn out to be a tip of the iceberg. Apple Daily recently found out the commanding officer in the 721 Attack owned at least three glass-constructed houses, suspected to be breaching the property law with unauthorised building works. The Housing Department has replied it will follow up with an investigation and take action if laws were broken.
Source: Apple Daily #May20
#PropertyLaw #YuenLong721
Futher Reading: More Top Police Officials Found Breaching Property Law
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20645
Police Commander in Yuen Long 721 Attack Owns At Least 3 Illegal Properties
Recent reports of illegal structures at properties owned by top-tier of Hong Kong police turn out to be a tip of the iceberg. Apple Daily recently found out the commanding officer in the 721 Attack owned at least three glass-constructed houses, suspected to be breaching the property law with unauthorised building works. The Housing Department has replied it will follow up with an investigation and take action if laws were broken.
Source: Apple Daily #May20
#PropertyLaw #YuenLong721
Futher Reading: More Top Police Officials Found Breaching Property Law
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20645
#NeverGiveUp #YellowEconomy
“Always act with conscience and stay healthy”: Staff at pro-democracy restaurant in Hong Kong arrested by the police
On May 17, 2021 in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Police told two managers working at the pro-democracy restaurant #JieGenge that they were to be arrested by appointment and charged with possession of offensive and illegal weapons in the restaurant in December 2020.
After reporting at the Mongkok Police Station on May 20, 2021, the two managers were granted HK$3,000 bail while waiting for their trial on May 28, 2021.
One of the two managers, Ivan, said he will face the trial with a calm heart, and that his conscience is clear. He also hopes Hongkongers can “act with their #conscience and stay healthy”.
Source: In Media HK #May20
https://bit.ly/2S8SAzo
#PoliticalSuppression #Arrest #PoliticalProsecution #PoliceState #Injustice
“Always act with conscience and stay healthy”: Staff at pro-democracy restaurant in Hong Kong arrested by the police
On May 17, 2021 in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Police told two managers working at the pro-democracy restaurant #JieGenge that they were to be arrested by appointment and charged with possession of offensive and illegal weapons in the restaurant in December 2020.
After reporting at the Mongkok Police Station on May 20, 2021, the two managers were granted HK$3,000 bail while waiting for their trial on May 28, 2021.
One of the two managers, Ivan, said he will face the trial with a calm heart, and that his conscience is clear. He also hopes Hongkongers can “act with their #conscience and stay healthy”.
Source: In Media HK #May20
https://bit.ly/2S8SAzo
#PoliticalSuppression #Arrest #PoliticalProsecution #PoliceState #Injustice
#Court #PoliticalPrisoner
Remanded Former Pro-democracy Legislator Chu Hoi-Dick: I'll never forget the beautiful times I spent working with my teammates
Source: Stand News #May20
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29760
Remanded Former Pro-democracy Legislator Chu Hoi-Dick: I'll never forget the beautiful times I spent working with my teammates
Source: Stand News #May20
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29760
#Court #PoliticalPrisoner
Remanded Former Pro-democracy Legislator Chu Hoi-Dick: I'll never forget the beautiful times I spent working with my teammates
On May 20, 2021 in Hong Kong, former legislator, citizen journalist and pro-democracy activist #ChuHoiDick -- who was nicknamed the “king of votes” for his 2016 election success, but is currently detained in Stanley Prison -- announced through his facebook page that he would no longer participate in politics, as he believed that he would not enjoy any freedom for a long period of time. Chu also decided to disband the "Team Chu Hoi-dick of New Territories West" group.
The group members including Yuen Long district councillor Lai Kwok-wing said the decision would not affect the community work run by individual members, as the group has never been a political party.
Chu said he is preparing for a long time behind bars, as he is currently charged in 6 criminal cases including the violation of the #NationalSecurityLaw for his involvement in the pro-democracy camp's primary election for Legco.
The statement ends with Chu saying that "he will never forget the beautiful times he spent working together with his teammates. He wishes everyone peace".
Source: Stand News #May20
https://bit.ly/340DTB6
#NewTerritoriesWest #PoliticalProsecution #PoliceState #Disband
Remanded Former Pro-democracy Legislator Chu Hoi-Dick: I'll never forget the beautiful times I spent working with my teammates
On May 20, 2021 in Hong Kong, former legislator, citizen journalist and pro-democracy activist #ChuHoiDick -- who was nicknamed the “king of votes” for his 2016 election success, but is currently detained in Stanley Prison -- announced through his facebook page that he would no longer participate in politics, as he believed that he would not enjoy any freedom for a long period of time. Chu also decided to disband the "Team Chu Hoi-dick of New Territories West" group.
The group members including Yuen Long district councillor Lai Kwok-wing said the decision would not affect the community work run by individual members, as the group has never been a political party.
Chu said he is preparing for a long time behind bars, as he is currently charged in 6 criminal cases including the violation of the #NationalSecurityLaw for his involvement in the pro-democracy camp's primary election for Legco.
The statement ends with Chu saying that "he will never forget the beautiful times he spent working together with his teammates. He wishes everyone peace".
Source: Stand News #May20
https://bit.ly/340DTB6
#NewTerritoriesWest #PoliticalProsecution #PoliceState #Disband
#NeverGiveUp #YellowEconomy
Pro-democracy Fruit Store in Hong Kong Vandalized after Opening Day, Owner Undeterred: "I'll Keep Doing the Right Things"
Source: InMedia #May20
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29778
Pro-democracy Fruit Store in Hong Kong Vandalized after Opening Day, Owner Undeterred: "I'll Keep Doing the Right Things"
Source: InMedia #May20
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29778
#NeverGiveUp #YellowEconomy
Pro-democracy Fruit Store in Hong Kong Vandalized after Opening Day, Owner Undeterred: "I'll Keep Doing the Right Things"
In Hong Kong on May 19, 2021, the fruit store chain #BrosFruit, outspoken for their pro-democracy stance, opened their Tung Lok street branch in Yuen Long. The very next morning, the store was vandalized by unknown people with red paint, leaving red trails at the storefront and shutters.
The owner #LeungTungKee continued business despite the red paint on the walls, a common intimidation tactic of gangs in the city.
He says that this has never happened in other branches before, and believes the attack is related to their outspoken political stance. He also said that his conscience is clear, and will continue with the fresh fruit business: "I'll keep doing the right things." Although, he admits, it is hard to prevent similar attacks.
BrosFruit was established in mid-2018 as an e-shop with fruit delivery, then expanded to three brick-and-mortar stores. Since the anti-ELAB movement broke out in Hong Kong 2019, Leung had condemned the police brutality multiple times, and supported the strike. Many of his staff had also been contributors to the pro-democracy movement.
Source: InMedia #May20
https://bit.ly/3fubsAU
#PoliticalOppression #Intimidation #ScareTactics
#Conscience
Pro-democracy Fruit Store in Hong Kong Vandalized after Opening Day, Owner Undeterred: "I'll Keep Doing the Right Things"
In Hong Kong on May 19, 2021, the fruit store chain #BrosFruit, outspoken for their pro-democracy stance, opened their Tung Lok street branch in Yuen Long. The very next morning, the store was vandalized by unknown people with red paint, leaving red trails at the storefront and shutters.
The owner #LeungTungKee continued business despite the red paint on the walls, a common intimidation tactic of gangs in the city.
He says that this has never happened in other branches before, and believes the attack is related to their outspoken political stance. He also said that his conscience is clear, and will continue with the fresh fruit business: "I'll keep doing the right things." Although, he admits, it is hard to prevent similar attacks.
BrosFruit was established in mid-2018 as an e-shop with fruit delivery, then expanded to three brick-and-mortar stores. Since the anti-ELAB movement broke out in Hong Kong 2019, Leung had condemned the police brutality multiple times, and supported the strike. Many of his staff had also been contributors to the pro-democracy movement.
Source: InMedia #May20
https://bit.ly/3fubsAU
#PoliticalOppression #Intimidation #ScareTactics
#Conscience
The European Parliament freezes China investment pact by majority
Source: Stand News #May20
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Source: Stand News #May20
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The European Parliament freezes China investment pact by majority
The EU–China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) has been under negotiation since 2014. It is generally considered to be of great significance to China’s diplomacy and trade. The European Parliament voted to freeze the ratification at around 2 p.m. local time today (20May), it was passed with 599 votes in favour, 30 votes against, and 58 abstentions. According to the latest decision, European Parliament will halt the ratification and no further negotiations on the agreement will take place until China lifts sanctions on EU officials, academics, and diplomats in March.
According to reports in foreign media, chair of the European Parliament's China Delegation Reinhard Bütikofer
said that China wants to reach the agreement, but has miscalculated, and underestimated European Parliament's will in defending European interests and values.
Source: Stand News #May20
https://bit.ly/3vsqGNx
#Europe #EU #China #Parliament #Investment #Agreement
The EU–China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) has been under negotiation since 2014. It is generally considered to be of great significance to China’s diplomacy and trade. The European Parliament voted to freeze the ratification at around 2 p.m. local time today (20May), it was passed with 599 votes in favour, 30 votes against, and 58 abstentions. According to the latest decision, European Parliament will halt the ratification and no further negotiations on the agreement will take place until China lifts sanctions on EU officials, academics, and diplomats in March.
According to reports in foreign media, chair of the European Parliament's China Delegation Reinhard Bütikofer
said that China wants to reach the agreement, but has miscalculated, and underestimated European Parliament's will in defending European interests and values.
Source: Stand News #May20
https://bit.ly/3vsqGNx
#Europe #EU #China #Parliament #Investment #Agreement
Samoa Suspends Beijing’s Port Plan;
Prime Minister-Elect: Samoa Has Long Owed China a Heavy Debt
Source: Stand News #May20
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Prime Minister-Elect: Samoa Has Long Owed China a Heavy Debt
Source: Stand News #May20
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Samoa Suspends Beijing’s Port Plan;
Prime Minister-Elect: Samoa Has Long Owed China a Heavy Debt
Fiame Naomi Mataafa, the Prime Minister-elect of Pacific Island Samoa, promised to suspend the port plan led by Beijing, costing about 100 million USD. She also pointed out that a small country with huge debts to China does not need such a large port.
Prime Minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mataafa defeated opponents last month, becoming the first woman prime minister in Samoa. She indicated that Samoa would keep a favourable relation with China, but there are more pressing issues to deal with at the moment. The port plan has already caused controversy in China and is one of the most influential issues in the local election in April.
Mataafa stated in a Reuters interview, “Samoa is a small country. Our seaports and airports cater for our needs. It's very difficult to imagine that we would need the scale that's being proposed under this particular project when there are more pressing projects that the government needs to give priority to.”.
Source: Stand News #May20
https://bit.ly/3vAxBnQ
#Samoa #Beijing #China #Debts #PacificIsland #Port #Mataafa #Reuters
Prime Minister-Elect: Samoa Has Long Owed China a Heavy Debt
Fiame Naomi Mataafa, the Prime Minister-elect of Pacific Island Samoa, promised to suspend the port plan led by Beijing, costing about 100 million USD. She also pointed out that a small country with huge debts to China does not need such a large port.
Prime Minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mataafa defeated opponents last month, becoming the first woman prime minister in Samoa. She indicated that Samoa would keep a favourable relation with China, but there are more pressing issues to deal with at the moment. The port plan has already caused controversy in China and is one of the most influential issues in the local election in April.
Mataafa stated in a Reuters interview, “Samoa is a small country. Our seaports and airports cater for our needs. It's very difficult to imagine that we would need the scale that's being proposed under this particular project when there are more pressing projects that the government needs to give priority to.”.
Source: Stand News #May20
https://bit.ly/3vAxBnQ
#Samoa #Beijing #China #Debts #PacificIsland #Port #Mataafa #Reuters
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Pelosi calls for the international community for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics; Zhao Lijian accuse US to be afraid of seeing China's "vigorous development of human rights"
Source: The Stand News #May20
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