#BringThemHome
More than 35 cities join hands calling for global attention to #save12HKYouth, stopping pro-democracy activists being extradited to China for trial
In Hong Kong, the virtual rally began at 8pm on October 25. Within an hour, over 7,000 people joined Facebook page of the activists while over 3,500 shared the link.
The organiser of the event – the "Save 12 Hong Kong Youths" concern group – appealed to people who want human rights to be respected and justice to be served to show solidarity with the detainees and their families.
Sources: Apple Daily, Stand News, HK Citizens News, RTHK; #Oct25
More than 35 cities join hands calling for global attention to #save12HKYouth, stopping pro-democracy activists being extradited to China for trial
In Hong Kong, the virtual rally began at 8pm on October 25. Within an hour, over 7,000 people joined Facebook page of the activists while over 3,500 shared the link.
The organiser of the event – the "Save 12 Hong Kong Youths" concern group – appealed to people who want human rights to be respected and justice to be served to show solidarity with the detainees and their families.
Sources: Apple Daily, Stand News, HK Citizens News, RTHK; #Oct25
#MassSurveillance
Urban Renewal Authority in Hong Kong Launches #HealthCode on Staff
Source: Apple Daily #Oct25
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Urban Renewal Authority in Hong Kong Launches #HealthCode on Staff
Source: Apple Daily #Oct25
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Urban Renewal Authority in Hong Kong Launches #HealthCode on Staff
The Urban Renewal Authority (#URA) began a trial program of monitoring staff members’ whereabouts using the Health Code.
Wai Chi-Sing, Managing Director of the Bureau, revealed on his blog that their Population Census workers must install the “Infection Risk Reminder” application on their phone, and must put on electronic wristbands.
The application would warn them of entering premises with the risk of infection. When conducting home visits, they would display information on the app to the households, including their COVID-19 test results.
Wai explained that since the operation of the app on 9th October, 2020 about 110 staff members had installed, and more than 350 reminders had been issued. While some workers mocked the app and called it “URA’s health Code”, Wai stressed that the Bureau was developing a newer version, which allowed daily use and would “be available according to staff members’ will and need” by the end of November. Wai said that the itinerary recorded by the app would only be stored on individual phones, but not being sent to a central data base.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct25
#BigData
Urban Renewal Authority in Hong Kong Launches #HealthCode on Staff
The Urban Renewal Authority (#URA) began a trial program of monitoring staff members’ whereabouts using the Health Code.
Wai Chi-Sing, Managing Director of the Bureau, revealed on his blog that their Population Census workers must install the “Infection Risk Reminder” application on their phone, and must put on electronic wristbands.
The application would warn them of entering premises with the risk of infection. When conducting home visits, they would display information on the app to the households, including their COVID-19 test results.
Wai explained that since the operation of the app on 9th October, 2020 about 110 staff members had installed, and more than 350 reminders had been issued. While some workers mocked the app and called it “URA’s health Code”, Wai stressed that the Bureau was developing a newer version, which allowed daily use and would “be available according to staff members’ will and need” by the end of November. Wai said that the itinerary recorded by the app would only be stored on individual phones, but not being sent to a central data base.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct25
#BigData
#12hkyouths
Demonstration in Tokyo in Solidarity with the 12 Hong Kong Youths
In response to the global solidarity campaign in supporting the 12 Hong Kong youths detained in China, participants of the rally in Tokyo, Japan were seen holding slogans that read “SAVE12”.
The names of the 12 Hong Kong people and words of support were also projected on the Lady Liberty statue in Shibuya’s “We Really Freakin’ Love ___! Exhibition”.
On top of the global events that were held over 30 cities around the world over the weekend, the “Save 12 HK Youth activist group” also held an online gathering at 8pm Hong Kong time on Oct 25.
Source: United Social Press; #Oct25
Demonstration in Tokyo in Solidarity with the 12 Hong Kong Youths
In response to the global solidarity campaign in supporting the 12 Hong Kong youths detained in China, participants of the rally in Tokyo, Japan were seen holding slogans that read “SAVE12”.
The names of the 12 Hong Kong people and words of support were also projected on the Lady Liberty statue in Shibuya’s “We Really Freakin’ Love ___! Exhibition”.
On top of the global events that were held over 30 cities around the world over the weekend, the “Save 12 HK Youth activist group” also held an online gathering at 8pm Hong Kong time on Oct 25.
Source: United Social Press; #Oct25
Hongkongers Use #Creativity to Defend Freedom of Expression Despite the Intimidation of
the National Security Law
Source: Apple Daily; Ming Pao; Elphonso Lam’ FaceBook; PSHK #Oct25
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Source: Apple Daily; Ming Pao; Elphonso Lam’ FaceBook; PSHK #Oct25
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Hongkongers Use Creativity to Defend Freedom of Expression Despite the Intimidation of the National Security Law
In Hong Kong, the shopping mall Dragon Center prominently displayed 3 modelesque female figures painted by famous local comic artist Elphonso Lam, accompanied by the messages "never forget the original cause" and "remember the good".
Many citizens cheered at the sighting of the large billboard for the implicit connotation of the message.
The triptych, however, was nit-picked by a pro-China district councilor for being "vulgar and immoral" in early October. After the Bejing loyalist lodged complaints and even went on petitioned, the graphics on the billbooard was removed In mid-October, reportedly, due to a strong typhoon.
On October 25, 2020, a new set of graphics was installed featuring the work of Gum Siu-man, who is another popular comic artist in Hong Kong.
Referencing the style of Elphonso Lam , Gum this time illustrated 3 heavier mid-age women wearing the same outfit and posing in the same gestures.
After Lam's, Gum’s comics too went viral on the internet. The sense of humor and the wit in response to the pro-China district councilor’s complaint have drawn rounds of frenzied discussions on social media, attracting many citizens to flock all the way to the shopping mall to take picture at the billboard.
Artist Elphonso Lam later shared a comment on his Facebook page, stating that his comic work was taken down only because of the strong typhoon. Lam clarified that district councilor’s complaint has never been part of the decision.
Lam elaborated further that taking selfie in front of the billboards and sharing on social media has brought lots of pleasure to Hongkongers. He is gratified to see the long-lost smile among local population. He was honored for bringing excitement and joy to his fellow citizens amidst difficult times.
Source: Apple Daily; Ming Pao; Elphonso Lam’ FaceBook; PSHK #Oct25
#ElphonsoLam #GumSiuMan #DragonCentre #ProtestArt #NeverGiveUp #Creativity
In Hong Kong, the shopping mall Dragon Center prominently displayed 3 modelesque female figures painted by famous local comic artist Elphonso Lam, accompanied by the messages "never forget the original cause" and "remember the good".
Many citizens cheered at the sighting of the large billboard for the implicit connotation of the message.
The triptych, however, was nit-picked by a pro-China district councilor for being "vulgar and immoral" in early October. After the Bejing loyalist lodged complaints and even went on petitioned, the graphics on the billbooard was removed In mid-October, reportedly, due to a strong typhoon.
On October 25, 2020, a new set of graphics was installed featuring the work of Gum Siu-man, who is another popular comic artist in Hong Kong.
Referencing the style of Elphonso Lam , Gum this time illustrated 3 heavier mid-age women wearing the same outfit and posing in the same gestures.
After Lam's, Gum’s comics too went viral on the internet. The sense of humor and the wit in response to the pro-China district councilor’s complaint have drawn rounds of frenzied discussions on social media, attracting many citizens to flock all the way to the shopping mall to take picture at the billboard.
Artist Elphonso Lam later shared a comment on his Facebook page, stating that his comic work was taken down only because of the strong typhoon. Lam clarified that district councilor’s complaint has never been part of the decision.
Lam elaborated further that taking selfie in front of the billboards and sharing on social media has brought lots of pleasure to Hongkongers. He is gratified to see the long-lost smile among local population. He was honored for bringing excitement and joy to his fellow citizens amidst difficult times.
Source: Apple Daily; Ming Pao; Elphonso Lam’ FaceBook; PSHK #Oct25
#ElphonsoLam #GumSiuMan #DragonCentre #ProtestArt #NeverGiveUp #Creativity
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#Save12HKYouths
Demonstration held in Taipei City in Solidarity with the 12 HK Youths
Among numbers of activist groups around the world that held events to support and urge for the release of the 12 Hong Kong youths detained in China, a demonstration was held on Oct 25 in Taipei City.
Most of the participants dressed in black and many held slogans demanding the release of the youths, and flags that read “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”, and “Hong Kong Independence”.
Twelve Hong Kong residents were intercepted by the Chinese maritime police on their way to Taiwan on August 23rd this year and were subsequently detained in Shenzhen. The family members of the 12 Hong Kong youths have been unable to contact the detainees. Requests by lawyers hired by the family members to get in touch with the detainees were refused. They were even contacted by Chinese authorities and were asked to withdraw from the case.
Source: United Social Press #Oct25
Demonstration held in Taipei City in Solidarity with the 12 HK Youths
Among numbers of activist groups around the world that held events to support and urge for the release of the 12 Hong Kong youths detained in China, a demonstration was held on Oct 25 in Taipei City.
Most of the participants dressed in black and many held slogans demanding the release of the youths, and flags that read “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”, and “Hong Kong Independence”.
Twelve Hong Kong residents were intercepted by the Chinese maritime police on their way to Taiwan on August 23rd this year and were subsequently detained in Shenzhen. The family members of the 12 Hong Kong youths have been unable to contact the detainees. Requests by lawyers hired by the family members to get in touch with the detainees were refused. They were even contacted by Chinese authorities and were asked to withdraw from the case.
Source: United Social Press #Oct25
Global Solidarity with 12 Hong Kong Youths
Thanks Vancourites to help in completing the huge poster. Vancouver Hong Kong Political Activists (VHKPoActs) hope to raise global awareness and demand China in immediate releases for 12 Hong Jong youths.
Source: VHKPoActs #Oct25
https://www.facebook.com/610424386147720/posts/963230787533743/?d=n
#Vancouver #save12HKyouths #HongKongprotest
Thanks Vancourites to help in completing the huge poster. Vancouver Hong Kong Political Activists (VHKPoActs) hope to raise global awareness and demand China in immediate releases for 12 Hong Jong youths.
Source: VHKPoActs #Oct25
https://www.facebook.com/610424386147720/posts/963230787533743/?d=n
#Vancouver #save12HKyouths #HongKongprotest
Thousands of pounds from Britain’s coronavirus bailout pot for the cultural sector goes to music festival promoting “world control” by China
Art Council England awarded £78K to Belt and Road China-UK music festival. Supported by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, it promotes the country’s Belt and Road Initiative, which has been accused of ensnaring poorer countries in debt traps by funding infrastructure projects.
The chairman of the Commons’ Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned the grant and said, “it’s one thing to tolerate Chinese propaganda, it’s quite another to pay for it.”
Source: Daily Mail #Oct25
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8876283/amp/Coronavirus-78-000-funds-arts-sector-given-Chinese-expansionist-festival.html
#British #UK #BRI #BeltandRoadInitiative #China #MusicFestival
Art Council England awarded £78K to Belt and Road China-UK music festival. Supported by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, it promotes the country’s Belt and Road Initiative, which has been accused of ensnaring poorer countries in debt traps by funding infrastructure projects.
The chairman of the Commons’ Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned the grant and said, “it’s one thing to tolerate Chinese propaganda, it’s quite another to pay for it.”
Source: Daily Mail #Oct25
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8876283/amp/Coronavirus-78-000-funds-arts-sector-given-Chinese-expansionist-festival.html
#British #UK #BRI #BeltandRoadInitiative #China #MusicFestival
Reuters: Italy Blocks Telecommunication Group Fastweb from Signing 5G Agreement with Huawei
Source from: Apple Daily #Oct25
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Reuters: Italy Blocks Telecommunication Group Fastweb from Signing 5G Agreement with Huawei
On Saturday (Oct 24), Reuters quoted two sources in reporting that during the cabinet meeting last Thursday, the Italian government barred the national telecommunication group Fastweb from signing an agreement with Huawei to supply equipment for its 5G core network. It was the first time that Italy vetoed a supply agreement over 5G core network with Huawei, which showed that Italy has taken a tougher stance against Huawei.
During the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Italy last month, he stated that China’s mobile network technology will threaten the national security of Italy. Huawei strongly refuted the allegations. Its Italian branch subsequently stated that they were willing to undergo a thorough review to prove that its technology did not pose any security risk.
The Italian government, however, used its special vetting powers on Thursday to bar the Italian branch of Fastweb, a subsidiary of Swisscom, from reaching a supply agreement with Huawei. The 5G core network is seen as the most sensitive and is for handling sensitive data. A source from the Italian government told Reuters that the government vetoed the agreement and asked Fastweb to use a different supplier. The source also stated that Fastweb had initially chose Huawei as the exclusive supplier of 5G network. Huawei and Fastweb made no response.
Source from: Apple Daily #Oct25
https://bit.ly/2HKRk0r
#Italy #China #Huawei #Fastweb #Pompeo
On Saturday (Oct 24), Reuters quoted two sources in reporting that during the cabinet meeting last Thursday, the Italian government barred the national telecommunication group Fastweb from signing an agreement with Huawei to supply equipment for its 5G core network. It was the first time that Italy vetoed a supply agreement over 5G core network with Huawei, which showed that Italy has taken a tougher stance against Huawei.
During the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Italy last month, he stated that China’s mobile network technology will threaten the national security of Italy. Huawei strongly refuted the allegations. Its Italian branch subsequently stated that they were willing to undergo a thorough review to prove that its technology did not pose any security risk.
The Italian government, however, used its special vetting powers on Thursday to bar the Italian branch of Fastweb, a subsidiary of Swisscom, from reaching a supply agreement with Huawei. The 5G core network is seen as the most sensitive and is for handling sensitive data. A source from the Italian government told Reuters that the government vetoed the agreement and asked Fastweb to use a different supplier. The source also stated that Fastweb had initially chose Huawei as the exclusive supplier of 5G network. Huawei and Fastweb made no response.
Source from: Apple Daily #Oct25
https://bit.ly/2HKRk0r
#Italy #China #Huawei #Fastweb #Pompeo
Steveston-Richmond East MP Kenny Chiu was elected as the chair of the Canada-Hong Kong Parliamentary Friendship Group. According to a media statement, the group’s intention is to “promoting goodwill” between Canada and Hong Kong.
Chiu said they recognised over 300,000 Canadians in Hong Kong which is a large international investment hub. He added that the National Security Legislation “does not respect the rule of law or Hong Kong’s judicial independence” - important foundations a “functional and valued international partner” needs to have and maintain.
Source: Richmond News #Oct25
https://www.richmond-news.com/news/steveston-richmond-east-mp-elected-as-chair-of-canada-hong-kong-friendship-group-1.24227038
#Canada #HongKong #Canadian
Chiu said they recognised over 300,000 Canadians in Hong Kong which is a large international investment hub. He added that the National Security Legislation “does not respect the rule of law or Hong Kong’s judicial independence” - important foundations a “functional and valued international partner” needs to have and maintain.
Source: Richmond News #Oct25
https://www.richmond-news.com/news/steveston-richmond-east-mp-elected-as-chair-of-canada-hong-kong-friendship-group-1.24227038
#Canada #HongKong #Canadian
Cambodians Protested Against the Alleged Construction Plan of China Military Base in Cambodia
Source: Inty News #Oct25
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Source: Inty News #Oct25
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