#FirstHand #May24
Hongkongers: On Fear
“You have your fears. So do I.
The fear of pain, the fear of bullets, the fear of being bludgeoned.
But I want freedom. I want our martyrs acquitted!"
“The coldness of justice is not as concerning as compared to the coldness of our hearts -
Keep the fire burning.”
The old Hong Kong will be but a memory under the National Security Law. Yet, in the ruins, an inextinguishable fire burns. Darkness is but the absence of light. Likewise, the darkness brought upon by evil dictators shall perish in the presence of the light of freedom and truth.
#Words #Graffiti #ProtestArt
#NationalSecurityLaw #ToFreedom #CausewayBay
Hongkongers: On Fear
“You have your fears. So do I.
The fear of pain, the fear of bullets, the fear of being bludgeoned.
But I want freedom. I want our martyrs acquitted!"
“The coldness of justice is not as concerning as compared to the coldness of our hearts -
Keep the fire burning.”
The old Hong Kong will be but a memory under the National Security Law. Yet, in the ruins, an inextinguishable fire burns. Darkness is but the absence of light. Likewise, the darkness brought upon by evil dictators shall perish in the presence of the light of freedom and truth.
#Words #Graffiti #ProtestArt
#NationalSecurityLaw #ToFreedom #CausewayBay
"I feel glad to be fighting with you 🙂"
"Me too. Thanks, fellas 😊"
- Graffiti at Canal Road Flyover, 24 May 2020
Source: USP #May24
#StandWithHongKong #FightForFreedom #Hongkongers #Graffiti #Words
#ToFreedom
"Me too. Thanks, fellas 😊"
- Graffiti at Canal Road Flyover, 24 May 2020
Source: USP #May24
#StandWithHongKong #FightForFreedom #Hongkongers #Graffiti #Words
#ToFreedom
#DailyUpdate #May24 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (May 24th)
At the time of writing, 5,334,675 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 341,513 deaths.
South Korea - Cases in Seoul nightclub cluster increase to 225 as the country reports 11,190 cases of COVID-19 nationwide.
The US reports 21,361 new coronavirus cases as the country reports total of 1,622,990 COIVD-19 cases nationwide.
India reports 6,767 new cases, the largest 1-day spike as the country reports 132,674 cases of COVID-19.
China reports 3 new COVID-19 cases where 1 of them was locally transmitted.
Mexico again reports the highest daily increase in infections as the country reports 3,329 new cases of the virus. Mexico now has 65,856 cases nationwide.
Brazil reports 16,508 new coronavirus cases as the country now reports 347,398 cases of COVID-19.
Chile reports more than 3,500 new Covid-19 cases in a single day as the country reports 65,393 cases nationwide.
South Africa is set to further ease restrictions with an expected move to level three of its lockdown on 1 June.
Indonesia announced 949 new cases on Saturday, bringing its total to 21,745 cases, including 1,351 deaths. East Java province had the highest spike, with 466 new cases
France orders review into hydroxychloroquine, the drug that was douted by many politicians to be the wonder drug to cure COVID-19.
China - Director of Wuhan lab says they never encountered virus before the pandemic, state media says.
Source: CNN, BBC, John Hopkins University
COVID-19 Updates (May 24th)
At the time of writing, 5,334,675 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 341,513 deaths.
South Korea - Cases in Seoul nightclub cluster increase to 225 as the country reports 11,190 cases of COVID-19 nationwide.
The US reports 21,361 new coronavirus cases as the country reports total of 1,622,990 COIVD-19 cases nationwide.
India reports 6,767 new cases, the largest 1-day spike as the country reports 132,674 cases of COVID-19.
China reports 3 new COVID-19 cases where 1 of them was locally transmitted.
Mexico again reports the highest daily increase in infections as the country reports 3,329 new cases of the virus. Mexico now has 65,856 cases nationwide.
Brazil reports 16,508 new coronavirus cases as the country now reports 347,398 cases of COVID-19.
Chile reports more than 3,500 new Covid-19 cases in a single day as the country reports 65,393 cases nationwide.
South Africa is set to further ease restrictions with an expected move to level three of its lockdown on 1 June.
Indonesia announced 949 new cases on Saturday, bringing its total to 21,745 cases, including 1,351 deaths. East Java province had the highest spike, with 466 new cases
France orders review into hydroxychloroquine, the drug that was douted by many politicians to be the wonder drug to cure COVID-19.
China - Director of Wuhan lab says they never encountered virus before the pandemic, state media says.
Source: CNN, BBC, John Hopkins University
#FirstHand #May24
Hongkongers Stand Strong
Since June 2019, Hongkongers have rejuvenated the city's fight for democratization and equal political participation in the anti-extradition bill protests.
One year later, Hongkongers are facing even more draconian laws imposed by the Hong Kong government and the Chinese Communist Party. Without a democratic system, Hongkongers can neither vote for their government nor a fully representative legislature which would speak for the population.
In Oct 2019, the Hong Kong government bypassed the city's legislature to enact the Mask Ban, breaching the constitution. This time Beijing plans to unilaterally insert the National Security Law into Hong Kong's Basic Law that would possibly endorse secret police acitivity, Chinese legal concepts and extradition to China in Hong Kong.
Facing the tyranny, Hongkongers on May 24, 2020 bravely fight on, showing the world their aspiration for freedom and determination to live with dignity.
#NationalSecurityLaw
Hongkongers Stand Strong
Since June 2019, Hongkongers have rejuvenated the city's fight for democratization and equal political participation in the anti-extradition bill protests.
One year later, Hongkongers are facing even more draconian laws imposed by the Hong Kong government and the Chinese Communist Party. Without a democratic system, Hongkongers can neither vote for their government nor a fully representative legislature which would speak for the population.
In Oct 2019, the Hong Kong government bypassed the city's legislature to enact the Mask Ban, breaching the constitution. This time Beijing plans to unilaterally insert the National Security Law into Hong Kong's Basic Law that would possibly endorse secret police acitivity, Chinese legal concepts and extradition to China in Hong Kong.
Facing the tyranny, Hongkongers on May 24, 2020 bravely fight on, showing the world their aspiration for freedom and determination to live with dignity.
#NationalSecurityLaw
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Hong Kong Police, 'Asia's Finest'
On May 24, the police fired the first wave of tear gas at 1pm.
A police almost tripped himself, when he was immersed in shooting pepper spray pellets at civilians.
Then, another police threw a hand-held tear gas grenade at the foot of a flyover, making it bounce to the press and explode on a journalist.
The police were also affected as they did not have enough time to react and put on their respirator masks.
Photo: Cezzna L @ USP United Social Press #May24
#PoliceState #TearGas #HongKongProtests #NationalSecurityLaw
On May 24, the police fired the first wave of tear gas at 1pm.
A police almost tripped himself, when he was immersed in shooting pepper spray pellets at civilians.
Then, another police threw a hand-held tear gas grenade at the foot of a flyover, making it bounce to the press and explode on a journalist.
The police were also affected as they did not have enough time to react and put on their respirator masks.
Photo: Cezzna L @ USP United Social Press #May24
#PoliceState #TearGas #HongKongProtests #NationalSecurityLaw
#May24 #HongkongersVoices
Be Water, Be On Fire
Underneath the gleaming city of glass and steel, a flame of flesh and blood has been relit,
a flame ignited by pure grit, determination and idealism.
Now the phantoms of winter have faded, and summer has arrived.
With heat the fire shall roar once more like it did,
across the central plains for thousands of years.
But this year, winter and spring have allowed the grass to grow.
Now that summer has come again, adding more fuel for fire on the scorched prairie.
The fire shall roar brighter and hotter than it ever has, over the shadowy bays of this fragrant harbour.
#StandWithHongKong #FightforFreedom
#HongKongProtests
Photo: #FirstHand
Be Water, Be On Fire
Underneath the gleaming city of glass and steel, a flame of flesh and blood has been relit,
a flame ignited by pure grit, determination and idealism.
Now the phantoms of winter have faded, and summer has arrived.
With heat the fire shall roar once more like it did,
across the central plains for thousands of years.
But this year, winter and spring have allowed the grass to grow.
Now that summer has come again, adding more fuel for fire on the scorched prairie.
The fire shall roar brighter and hotter than it ever has, over the shadowy bays of this fragrant harbour.
#StandWithHongKong #FightforFreedom
#HongKongProtests
Photo: #FirstHand
#US #OneCountryOneSystem
White House National Security Advisor: Hong Kong would no longer be the Asian financial centre if China takes over
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien on May 24 describes the national security law as China's "takeover" of Hong Kong.
If that happens, the US would be "unable to certify that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy" and sanctions would be imposed on Hong Kong and China.
In other words, Hong Kong's special status in US law, which has helped it maintain its position as a global financial centre, would be threatened. Global corporations would have no reason to remain, O'Brien said.
"One reason that they came to Hong Kong is because there was the rule of law, there was a free enterprise system, there was a capitalist system, there was democracy and local legislative elections," O'Brien said.
"If all those things go away, I'm not sure how the financial community can stay there."
Source: Reuters; RTHK #May24
#NationalSecurityLaw
White House National Security Advisor: Hong Kong would no longer be the Asian financial centre if China takes over
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien on May 24 describes the national security law as China's "takeover" of Hong Kong.
If that happens, the US would be "unable to certify that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy" and sanctions would be imposed on Hong Kong and China.
In other words, Hong Kong's special status in US law, which has helped it maintain its position as a global financial centre, would be threatened. Global corporations would have no reason to remain, O'Brien said.
"One reason that they came to Hong Kong is because there was the rule of law, there was a free enterprise system, there was a capitalist system, there was democracy and local legislative elections," O'Brien said.
"If all those things go away, I'm not sure how the financial community can stay there."
Source: Reuters; RTHK #May24
#NationalSecurityLaw
2020.05.24
The first protest after China proposed to unilaterally implement the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Source: Kenji Wong #May24
#HongKongProtests #NationalSecurityLaw
#StandWithHongKong
#YouCantStopUs
The first protest after China proposed to unilaterally implement the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
Source: Kenji Wong #May24
#HongKongProtests #NationalSecurityLaw
#StandWithHongKong
#YouCantStopUs
#YellowEconomicCircle #YellowEconomy
Hongkongers Support Pro-Democracy "Yellow" Stores on Sunday
On Sunday, May 24, citizens went to Causeway Bay not only to protest against Beijing's imposition of the draconian National Security Law, but also to support the Yellow Economy Circle, formed by businesses that are pro-democracy and pro-protest.
Source: USP #May24
#StandWithHongkong #HongKongProtests
Hongkongers Support Pro-Democracy "Yellow" Stores on Sunday
On Sunday, May 24, citizens went to Causeway Bay not only to protest against Beijing's imposition of the draconian National Security Law, but also to support the Yellow Economy Circle, formed by businesses that are pro-democracy and pro-protest.
Source: USP #May24
#StandWithHongkong #HongKongProtests
Alberta orders major universities to suspend pursuit of new partnerships with China
Alberta has ordered its four major universities to suspend the pursuit of partnerships with individuals or organizations linked to the Chinese government or ruling Chinese Communist Party, citing concerns over national security and the risk that the research could be used to facilitate human-rights abuses.
The order affects the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, the University of Lethbridge and Athabasca University, institutions with a strong research focus in the province.
Source: The Globe and Mail #May24
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-alberta-orders-major-universities-to-suspend-pursuit-of-new/
#Alberta #University #Partnerships #China
Alberta has ordered its four major universities to suspend the pursuit of partnerships with individuals or organizations linked to the Chinese government or ruling Chinese Communist Party, citing concerns over national security and the risk that the research could be used to facilitate human-rights abuses.
The order affects the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, the University of Lethbridge and Athabasca University, institutions with a strong research focus in the province.
Source: The Globe and Mail #May24
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-alberta-orders-major-universities-to-suspend-pursuit-of-new/
#Alberta #University #Partnerships #China
Taiwan is not invited to WHA and sternly protest, urges WHO to adhere to professional neutrality and “eliminate Chinese political interference”
Source: Apple Daily #May24
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Taiwan is not invited to WHA and sternly protest, urges WHO to adhere to professional neutrality and “eliminate Chinese political interference”
WHA had a video meeting today (24May). Taiwan is not invited in five consecutive years, however the proposals from 13 diplomatic countries which about inviting Taiwan to participate will be the main focus of the meeting. It was predicted that the diplomatic countries will have “two versus two debating” with China, emphasized the necessity of Taiwan being part of the WHO. Department of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan announced a press release today and indicated, Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie and Minister of Health Chen Shizhong jointly expressed the government’s serious dissatisfaction in protest, urged the WHO adheres professional neutrality, eliminate Chinese political interference, and let Taiwan join the meetings, systems and activities of WHO based on protecting all human’s well-being and fighting epidemic together.
Chen indicated on press release, this year WHA is still focusing on epidemic situation to build a healthier, safer and fairer world. Taiwan’s epidemic is warming up recently, which showing the virus is regardless of borders, even Taiwan cannot stay out. There should be no gap in global epidemic prevention, it needs to share globally all the information and professionally cooperation to fight the epidemic. Chen emphasized, Taiwan has not been invited to participate WHA is not the loss of Taiwan, but also the loss of the whole world. Health is the basic human right and universal value, and WHO as a professional international medical organisation, they should serve the health and well-being of all mankind and should not succumb to the political interests of specific member.
Source: Apple Daily #May24
https://hk.appledaily.com/china/20210524/FIMWCR5K5RF2XC5OQI7O2EUUM4/
#WHA #WHO #China #Taiwan #Politics #Diplomatic #Intervention #HumanRight #Health #Pandemic #WuhanVirus #Globalisation
WHA had a video meeting today (24May). Taiwan is not invited in five consecutive years, however the proposals from 13 diplomatic countries which about inviting Taiwan to participate will be the main focus of the meeting. It was predicted that the diplomatic countries will have “two versus two debating” with China, emphasized the necessity of Taiwan being part of the WHO. Department of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan announced a press release today and indicated, Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie and Minister of Health Chen Shizhong jointly expressed the government’s serious dissatisfaction in protest, urged the WHO adheres professional neutrality, eliminate Chinese political interference, and let Taiwan join the meetings, systems and activities of WHO based on protecting all human’s well-being and fighting epidemic together.
Chen indicated on press release, this year WHA is still focusing on epidemic situation to build a healthier, safer and fairer world. Taiwan’s epidemic is warming up recently, which showing the virus is regardless of borders, even Taiwan cannot stay out. There should be no gap in global epidemic prevention, it needs to share globally all the information and professionally cooperation to fight the epidemic. Chen emphasized, Taiwan has not been invited to participate WHA is not the loss of Taiwan, but also the loss of the whole world. Health is the basic human right and universal value, and WHO as a professional international medical organisation, they should serve the health and well-being of all mankind and should not succumb to the political interests of specific member.
Source: Apple Daily #May24
https://hk.appledaily.com/china/20210524/FIMWCR5K5RF2XC5OQI7O2EUUM4/
#WHA #WHO #China #Taiwan #Politics #Diplomatic #Intervention #HumanRight #Health #Pandemic #WuhanVirus #Globalisation
#Education #AcademicFreedom
University of Chicago received complaint for inviting #NathanLaw to participate in school event and "hurting its Chinese students"
Source: Stand News #May24
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University of Chicago received complaint for inviting #NathanLaw to participate in school event and "hurting its Chinese students"
Source: Stand News #May24
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#Education #AcademicFreedom
University of Chicago received complaint for inviting Nathan Law to participate in school event and "hurting its Chinese students"
Exiled former Hong Kong lawmaker Nathan Law was invited to participate as a guest in an event held at the Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago for 4 weeks.
After the event, Law revealed on social media that the University actually received a letter of objection from the Chinese Students and Scholars Association.
According to the letter, the invitation has "hurt the feelings of Chinese students of the school" and a lot of them regret their college choice. The letter also discouraged new students to choose the University of Chicago, and urged the University to face up to their demand.
Source: Stand News #May24
#UniversityofChicago #ChineseStudents
https://bit.ly/3ppNfA8
University of Chicago received complaint for inviting Nathan Law to participate in school event and "hurting its Chinese students"
Exiled former Hong Kong lawmaker Nathan Law was invited to participate as a guest in an event held at the Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago for 4 weeks.
After the event, Law revealed on social media that the University actually received a letter of objection from the Chinese Students and Scholars Association.
According to the letter, the invitation has "hurt the feelings of Chinese students of the school" and a lot of them regret their college choice. The letter also discouraged new students to choose the University of Chicago, and urged the University to face up to their demand.
Source: Stand News #May24
#UniversityofChicago #ChineseStudents
https://bit.ly/3ppNfA8
#Censorship #PoliticalSupression
Busker arrested for the third time for singing “May glory be to Hong Kong”
Source: In Media HK #May24
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Busker arrested for the third time for singing “May glory be to Hong Kong”
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The Pope Call On Catholics Worldwide To Pray Hard for Church in China
Source: Apple Daily #May24
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The Pope Call On Catholics Worldwide To Pray Hard for Church in China
May 24 was proclaimed a "Day of Prayer for the Church in China". Pope Francis called on the Catholics throughout the world to pray for the church in China, after the Sunday Mass in the Vatican on May 23, amid arrest of clergy and tear down of church crosses in Hebei Province by hundreds of police. He indicated that believers in China are his deepest concern, and invite global Christian to pray for Chinese faithful, helping them to build justice and peace in their country.
Before the Pope's call, several Catholics clergy and believers in China, including Bishop Zhang Weizhu, was arrested for "organizing prayer activities". The Burmese Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, who previously denounced China for covering up the pandemic, had launched a prayer campaign on March 14 and called for a day of prayer for the Church in China. It aroused widespread response including US congressman, parliament members from UK, Canada, and other countries, as well as some US bishops. The activity has expanded on May and setup the "Global Prayer for China" page.
#ReligiousFreedom #China #Vatican #PopeFrancis #Catholics #CCP #PrayerDay
Source: Apple Daily #May24
https://hk.appledaily.com/china/20210524/C7YDPHB6FBE4JLC3GA4EHDUU4E/
May 24 was proclaimed a "Day of Prayer for the Church in China". Pope Francis called on the Catholics throughout the world to pray for the church in China, after the Sunday Mass in the Vatican on May 23, amid arrest of clergy and tear down of church crosses in Hebei Province by hundreds of police. He indicated that believers in China are his deepest concern, and invite global Christian to pray for Chinese faithful, helping them to build justice and peace in their country.
Before the Pope's call, several Catholics clergy and believers in China, including Bishop Zhang Weizhu, was arrested for "organizing prayer activities". The Burmese Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, who previously denounced China for covering up the pandemic, had launched a prayer campaign on March 14 and called for a day of prayer for the Church in China. It aroused widespread response including US congressman, parliament members from UK, Canada, and other countries, as well as some US bishops. The activity has expanded on May and setup the "Global Prayer for China" page.
#ReligiousFreedom #China #Vatican #PopeFrancis #Catholics #CCP #PrayerDay
Source: Apple Daily #May24
https://hk.appledaily.com/china/20210524/C7YDPHB6FBE4JLC3GA4EHDUU4E/
#612HumanitarianFund #NationalSecurityLaw
612 Fund Trustees and Secretary Plead Not Guilty for "Non-registered organisation" Charge
Source: Inmedia #May24
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612 Fund Trustees and Secretary Plead Not Guilty for "Non-registered organisation" Charge
Source: Inmedia #May24
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612 Fund Trustees and Secretary Plead Not Guilty for "Non-registered organisation" Charge
Five trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which stopped operation last year, was arrested by National Security police earlier and were accused of "conspiracy to collude with foreign forces or foreign forces". They were were all granted bail, pending investigations.
The five trustees are: Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun (90 years old), a Cardinal of the Catholic Church, Dr. Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee (74), a practising barrister, Dr. Po-Keung Hui, a former Adjunct Associate Professor in the Departure of Cultural Studies at the Lingnan University, Cyd Ho Sau-Lan (67, currently serving another protest-related sentence), a former LegCo member, and singer Denise Ho (45).
The trustees, as well as Sze Ching-Wee, the fund’s secretary, were accused of "failing to apply for registration or exemption from registration within the specified time" under the Society Ordinance and were on trial at West Kowloon Magistrates' Court this morning (23th).
All six defendants pleaded not guilty, and a hearing is scheduled for Sept 19-23.
Barrister Robert Pang, who represented the six, criticized the persecution for expanding the list of witnesses from 9 to 17 at the last minute. He also raised the legal question of whether the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund could be considered a "society", and said that this is the crux of the entire case.
Margaret Ng, one of the accused and also a veteran barrister, criticized the prosecution's lack of preparation: "Could you give us another copy of the brief facts? There's five of us, and we're sharing one copy." She also criticized the Department of Justice (#DOJ) for such an unprepared prosecution: "They only sent these [documents] to us right before court!"
When Cardinal Zen stepped out of court afterwards, supporters shouted encouragements to him: "Cardinal, hang on!" "Cardinal, take care!" "Cardinal, peace be with you!"
Source: Inmedia #May24
https://bit.ly/39PI5JO
https://bit.ly/3MI5WtL
612 Fund Trustees and Secretary Plead Not Guilty for "Non-registered organisation" Charge
Five trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which stopped operation last year, was arrested by National Security police earlier and were accused of "conspiracy to collude with foreign forces or foreign forces". They were were all granted bail, pending investigations.
The five trustees are: Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun (90 years old), a Cardinal of the Catholic Church, Dr. Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee (74), a practising barrister, Dr. Po-Keung Hui, a former Adjunct Associate Professor in the Departure of Cultural Studies at the Lingnan University, Cyd Ho Sau-Lan (67, currently serving another protest-related sentence), a former LegCo member, and singer Denise Ho (45).
The trustees, as well as Sze Ching-Wee, the fund’s secretary, were accused of "failing to apply for registration or exemption from registration within the specified time" under the Society Ordinance and were on trial at West Kowloon Magistrates' Court this morning (23th).
All six defendants pleaded not guilty, and a hearing is scheduled for Sept 19-23.
Barrister Robert Pang, who represented the six, criticized the persecution for expanding the list of witnesses from 9 to 17 at the last minute. He also raised the legal question of whether the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund could be considered a "society", and said that this is the crux of the entire case.
Margaret Ng, one of the accused and also a veteran barrister, criticized the prosecution's lack of preparation: "Could you give us another copy of the brief facts? There's five of us, and we're sharing one copy." She also criticized the Department of Justice (#DOJ) for such an unprepared prosecution: "They only sent these [documents] to us right before court!"
When Cardinal Zen stepped out of court afterwards, supporters shouted encouragements to him: "Cardinal, hang on!" "Cardinal, take care!" "Cardinal, peace be with you!"
Source: Inmedia #May24
https://bit.ly/39PI5JO
https://bit.ly/3MI5WtL