#Respect #Equality
A Hotel in Hong Kong In Support of Democractic Values and LGBT Rights
A hotel in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, is not only known for its pro-democracy stance, but also its rainbow flag in support of the #LGBT community.
Netizens showed respect and appreciated its stance, and agreed to visit the hotel more to support its business.
Source: Kevin Cheng's Photography https://www.facebook.com/194035600634409/posts/3320033674701237/
#Hotel #SocialResponsibility
A Hotel in Hong Kong In Support of Democractic Values and LGBT Rights
A hotel in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, is not only known for its pro-democracy stance, but also its rainbow flag in support of the #LGBT community.
Netizens showed respect and appreciated its stance, and agreed to visit the hotel more to support its business.
Source: Kevin Cheng's Photography https://www.facebook.com/194035600634409/posts/3320033674701237/
#Hotel #SocialResponsibility
Indonesia Refuses Landing of US Military Aircrafts for Refuels, Vows to “Remain Neutral” amid Growing Sino-American Tensions
Source: Apple Daily #Oct20
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Indonesia Refuses Landing of US Military Aircrafts for Refuels, Vows to “Remain Neutral” amid Growing Sino-American Tensions
Reuters quoted four high-ranking Indonesian officials on 20 October as saying that Indonesia had refused earlier this year to let America’s P-8 patrol aircrafts land and refuel. It was claimed that Indonesia wished to “remain neutral” diplomatically as it had always been amid the increasingly fierce competition between the US and China.
The report quoted the sources as saying that US officials had repeatedly contacted Indonesia’s defence and foreign ministers at a “high level” in July and August. According to the sources, the US was seeking permission to land and refuel its P-8 maritime patrol aircrafts, responsible for monitoring China’s actions in the South China Sea. The request was denied by Indonesian president Joko Widodo.
The report said the request surprised Indonesia, which had remained neutral diplomatically and had never allowed foreign military activities in its territory as the sources noted. As US-China tensions mount in Southeast Asia, Indonesian foreign minister Retno Marsudi said in September that Indonesia did not wish to be involved in their competition.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct20
#Indonesia #US #China #SoutheastAsia #SouthChinaSea #JokoWidodo #RetnoMarsudi #Military #Diplomacy
https://bit.ly/31McdyX
Reuters quoted four high-ranking Indonesian officials on 20 October as saying that Indonesia had refused earlier this year to let America’s P-8 patrol aircrafts land and refuel. It was claimed that Indonesia wished to “remain neutral” diplomatically as it had always been amid the increasingly fierce competition between the US and China.
The report quoted the sources as saying that US officials had repeatedly contacted Indonesia’s defence and foreign ministers at a “high level” in July and August. According to the sources, the US was seeking permission to land and refuel its P-8 maritime patrol aircrafts, responsible for monitoring China’s actions in the South China Sea. The request was denied by Indonesian president Joko Widodo.
The report said the request surprised Indonesia, which had remained neutral diplomatically and had never allowed foreign military activities in its territory as the sources noted. As US-China tensions mount in Southeast Asia, Indonesian foreign minister Retno Marsudi said in September that Indonesia did not wish to be involved in their competition.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct20
#Indonesia #US #China #SoutheastAsia #SouthChinaSea #JokoWidodo #RetnoMarsudi #Military #Diplomacy
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Allies Support Taiwan’s Admission to UN in Joint Letter to Secretary-General
Source: Apple Daily #Oct10
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Allies Support Taiwan’s Admission to UN in Joint Letter to Secretary-General
Calls for Taiwan’s admission to the UN from the international community intensify. Following the 75th session of the UN general assembly, 10 of the countries with which Taiwan has formal diplomatic relations submitted a petition to the UN secretary general Antonio Guterres on 10 October in protest of Taiwan’s exclusion from the UN and made three demands.
The 10 signatories demanded that the UN immediately address the exclusion of 23 million Taiwanese from the organization. They also requested the UN to address the fact that Taiwanese citizens and media organizations are unjustly denied the right to access the UN headquarters for sightseeing and attending or covering conferences and events. The signatories further asked the UN to ensure that Taiwan can participate in and contribute to conferences, mechanisms, and activities relating to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) equally and with dignity.
The 10 signatories are Belize, Eswatini, Haiti, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, and Tuvalu. Four other countries—Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Paraguay—made a petition individually. At the general assembly, 12 out of 15 of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies voiced support for Taiwan’s admission to the UN during general the debate.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct10
#Taiwan #UN #Guterres #UN75 #Diplomacy
https://bit.ly/3mnqutZ
Calls for Taiwan’s admission to the UN from the international community intensify. Following the 75th session of the UN general assembly, 10 of the countries with which Taiwan has formal diplomatic relations submitted a petition to the UN secretary general Antonio Guterres on 10 October in protest of Taiwan’s exclusion from the UN and made three demands.
The 10 signatories demanded that the UN immediately address the exclusion of 23 million Taiwanese from the organization. They also requested the UN to address the fact that Taiwanese citizens and media organizations are unjustly denied the right to access the UN headquarters for sightseeing and attending or covering conferences and events. The signatories further asked the UN to ensure that Taiwan can participate in and contribute to conferences, mechanisms, and activities relating to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) equally and with dignity.
The 10 signatories are Belize, Eswatini, Haiti, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, and Tuvalu. Four other countries—Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Paraguay—made a petition individually. At the general assembly, 12 out of 15 of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies voiced support for Taiwan’s admission to the UN during general the debate.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct10
#Taiwan #UN #Guterres #UN75 #Diplomacy
https://bit.ly/3mnqutZ
Tokyo Police to Undergo Reorganization, Stepping Up Measures Against China and North Korea
Source: Apple Daily #Oct10
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Tokyo Police to Undergo Reorganization, Stepping Up Measures Against China and North Korea
Japanese broadcaster NHK has reported that the external affairs division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) will undergo reorganization. A new unit will be set up in addition to the three it originally has, while the existing units will be better equipped. According to the report, this is a response to the increase of Chinese and North Korean intelligence activities.
Sources revealed the three existing units specialize in Russian affairs, Asian affairs, and monitoring international extremist groups, respectively. Under the new arrangement, a new unit will split off from the second unit with the former focusing on North Korean affairs and the latter better equipped to respond to threats from China.
The report noted that Chinese espionage, disguised sometimes as commercial activities, has become more active in such fields as frontier technology. Given also that China is in a fierce technological competition with the US, Japan is faced with the need to strengthen its precautionary measures. As for North Korea, Japan considers Pyongyang’s continued development of its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missiles a significant threat. The Tokyo government concluded that North Korean intelligence activities will intensify in Japan.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct10
#Japan #China #NorthKorea #TokyoMetropolitanPoliceDepartment #TMPD #Police #Intelligence #Espionage
https://bit.ly/34uwBGA
Japanese broadcaster NHK has reported that the external affairs division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) will undergo reorganization. A new unit will be set up in addition to the three it originally has, while the existing units will be better equipped. According to the report, this is a response to the increase of Chinese and North Korean intelligence activities.
Sources revealed the three existing units specialize in Russian affairs, Asian affairs, and monitoring international extremist groups, respectively. Under the new arrangement, a new unit will split off from the second unit with the former focusing on North Korean affairs and the latter better equipped to respond to threats from China.
The report noted that Chinese espionage, disguised sometimes as commercial activities, has become more active in such fields as frontier technology. Given also that China is in a fierce technological competition with the US, Japan is faced with the need to strengthen its precautionary measures. As for North Korea, Japan considers Pyongyang’s continued development of its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missiles a significant threat. The Tokyo government concluded that North Korean intelligence activities will intensify in Japan.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct10
#Japan #China #NorthKorea #TokyoMetropolitanPoliceDepartment #TMPD #Police #Intelligence #Espionage
https://bit.ly/34uwBGA
U.S. State Department Over Pence VP Debate Censorship: "That's What the CCP Does"
Source: Apple Daily #Oct11
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U.S. State Department Over Pence VP Debate Censorship: "That's What the CCP Does"
Live coverage of U.S. Vice-Presidential Debate was blocked in China when VP Mike Pence became critical of China. The broadcast came back when Democratic VP nominee Kamala Harris started criticizing the Trump administration for its approach to China. The U.S. State Department spokesperson said that it reflects the Communist Party in power does not tolerate any criticism. In the debate, Pence said U.S. have to hold China accountable to the pandemic that ravaged America. He also said the Democratic presidential nominee Biden has been a "cheerleader for communist China".
In a later interview with Fox News, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus described that China censors "any sort of criticism" of CCP. Live coverage of Pence's comments about China's failure to properly control the pandemic was blocked immediately on TV showing "NO SIGNAL, PLEASE STAND BY". The broadcast returned as the topic changed. "That's What the Chinese Communist Party Does," Ortagus said, "They censor what their people see, and they’re especially sensitive to any criticism of the Communist Party, of its leadership."
In the debate, Pence said "China is to blame for the coronavirus… President Trump is not happy about it." He continued to assure that the Trump administration "will hold China accountable for what they did to America with the coronavirus". He described Biden as a "cheerleader for Communist China", and argued that Biden will "surrender" to Beijing.
Ortagus also noted that Chinese citizens are banned from Twitter, yet their government uses it regularly to criticize U.S. "We often get a chuckle whenever the Communist Party leaders, when my counterparts, you know, tweet at us," she said. "They can criticize me, Mike Pompeo, but they can’t see their own government’s tweets."
#US #VicePresidentialDebate #Pence #ChinaCensorship #USElection #MorganOrtagus #FoxNews #Twitter #JoeBiden
Source: Apple Daily #Oct11
https://bit.ly/35DMj1G
Live coverage of U.S. Vice-Presidential Debate was blocked in China when VP Mike Pence became critical of China. The broadcast came back when Democratic VP nominee Kamala Harris started criticizing the Trump administration for its approach to China. The U.S. State Department spokesperson said that it reflects the Communist Party in power does not tolerate any criticism. In the debate, Pence said U.S. have to hold China accountable to the pandemic that ravaged America. He also said the Democratic presidential nominee Biden has been a "cheerleader for communist China".
In a later interview with Fox News, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus described that China censors "any sort of criticism" of CCP. Live coverage of Pence's comments about China's failure to properly control the pandemic was blocked immediately on TV showing "NO SIGNAL, PLEASE STAND BY". The broadcast returned as the topic changed. "That's What the Chinese Communist Party Does," Ortagus said, "They censor what their people see, and they’re especially sensitive to any criticism of the Communist Party, of its leadership."
In the debate, Pence said "China is to blame for the coronavirus… President Trump is not happy about it." He continued to assure that the Trump administration "will hold China accountable for what they did to America with the coronavirus". He described Biden as a "cheerleader for Communist China", and argued that Biden will "surrender" to Beijing.
Ortagus also noted that Chinese citizens are banned from Twitter, yet their government uses it regularly to criticize U.S. "We often get a chuckle whenever the Communist Party leaders, when my counterparts, you know, tweet at us," she said. "They can criticize me, Mike Pompeo, but they can’t see their own government’s tweets."
#US #VicePresidentialDebate #Pence #ChinaCensorship #USElection #MorganOrtagus #FoxNews #Twitter #JoeBiden
Source: Apple Daily #Oct11
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China’s treatment of Uighurs amounts to “genocide,” parliamentary subcommittee concludes
The House of Commons subcommittee on international human rights had its conclusion after hearing two days of testimony from witness that include “survivors of the government of China’s atrocities” in the region.
The subcommittee said that nearly two millions Uighurs and other Turkic Muslims were being detained and witnesses noted that this was the largest mass detention of a minority community since the Holocaust.
They also called on the federal government to recognize China’s actions in the region as genocide and to implement so-called Magnitsky legislation against officials responsible.
Source: The Star #Oct21
https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2020/10/21/chinas-treatment-of-uighurs-amounts-to-genocide-parliamentary-subcommittee-concludes.html
#Xinjiang #China #Canada #Detentioncamp #Uighuro
The House of Commons subcommittee on international human rights had its conclusion after hearing two days of testimony from witness that include “survivors of the government of China’s atrocities” in the region.
The subcommittee said that nearly two millions Uighurs and other Turkic Muslims were being detained and witnesses noted that this was the largest mass detention of a minority community since the Holocaust.
They also called on the federal government to recognize China’s actions in the region as genocide and to implement so-called Magnitsky legislation against officials responsible.
Source: The Star #Oct21
https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2020/10/21/chinas-treatment-of-uighurs-amounts-to-genocide-parliamentary-subcommittee-concludes.html
#Xinjiang #China #Canada #Detentioncamp #Uighuro
#EpicFail #FailedState
Hong Kong’s ranking in global law and order index slums from 5th place to 82nd in one year after anti-ELAB movement
The US-based advisory and analytics firm Gallup released 2019 Law and Order Index which showed a dramatic plunge in Hong Kong’s ranking from 5th place to 82nd in the public’s perceptions of personal security, and their faith in the police. Hong Kong’s score this year was 76, putting it below the global average of 82, on par with West African country Burkina Faso and Nepal.
The rankings are based on a survey conducted last autumn from August through October, at the height of the city’s anti-government protest movement. Around 1,000 Hong Kong citizens were interviewed via phone to gauge their sense of security and faith in the Police Force.
Source: Stand News, SCMP; #Oct29
Hong Kong’s ranking in global law and order index slums from 5th place to 82nd in one year after anti-ELAB movement
The US-based advisory and analytics firm Gallup released 2019 Law and Order Index which showed a dramatic plunge in Hong Kong’s ranking from 5th place to 82nd in the public’s perceptions of personal security, and their faith in the police. Hong Kong’s score this year was 76, putting it below the global average of 82, on par with West African country Burkina Faso and Nepal.
The rankings are based on a survey conducted last autumn from August through October, at the height of the city’s anti-government protest movement. Around 1,000 Hong Kong citizens were interviewed via phone to gauge their sense of security and faith in the Police Force.
Source: Stand News, SCMP; #Oct29
#PoliticalOppression
Lands Department Declares "Save 12 HK Youths" Banner Illegal; Outrageous: Helena Wong
The West Kowloon Government Offices informed pro-democracy lawmaker Helena Wong Pik-wan that her two banners hanging at Princess Margaret Road Prince Edward were illegal and that she needed to remove them in 2 days.
Two slogans, “#Save12HKYouths” and “Boycott brainwash education”, were printed on the banners with her name and LegCo logo. Wong chastised the decision, calling it outrageous and that she wouldn’t remove them. Also, she denounced the government for slowly transitioning to an autocracy, and stated that they wished to “force everyone to shut up and to not have any descent negative opinion on the government.”
Source: Inmedia #Oct27
Lands Department Declares "Save 12 HK Youths" Banner Illegal; Outrageous: Helena Wong
The West Kowloon Government Offices informed pro-democracy lawmaker Helena Wong Pik-wan that her two banners hanging at Princess Margaret Road Prince Edward were illegal and that she needed to remove them in 2 days.
Two slogans, “#Save12HKYouths” and “Boycott brainwash education”, were printed on the banners with her name and LegCo logo. Wong chastised the decision, calling it outrageous and that she wouldn’t remove them. Also, she denounced the government for slowly transitioning to an autocracy, and stated that they wished to “force everyone to shut up and to not have any descent negative opinion on the government.”
Source: Inmedia #Oct27
#PoliceBrutality #Court
DoJ Applied to Transfer Reporter's Damage Claims to High Court, Rejected by Judge: "Out of Touch with Reality"
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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DoJ Applied to Transfer Reporter's Damage Claims to High Court, Rejected by Judge: "Out of Touch with Reality"
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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DoJ Applied to Transfer Reporter's Damage Claims to High Court, Rejected by Judge: "Out of Touch with Reality"
A student reporter from Polytechnic University Campus Radio was hit by a police pepper shot while covering a police dispersal operation in Mongkok last November. His mobile phone was damaged, for which he filed a case in the Small Claims Tribunal for $788 to cover repairs and litigation costs.
However, when the case was heard again on October 21, the Department of Justice (DoJ) applied to transfer the case to the High Court, claiming the details were complicated, and that a trial would be more fair and impartial with legal representatives for both sides. The judge denied the application, and criticized the DoJ's claims as "out of touch with reality". The judge further stated that the student journalist may not be able to afford the High Court's legal fees, and legal aid might not be granted due to the low value of the claim.
The judge also pointed out that the DoJ had earlier applied to dismiss this case, claiming it was frivolous and vexatious, but now it was applying to transfer the case to the High Court. If the transfer was granted, the claimant would have to draft a statement of claim; the judge questioned the waste of litigation fees to send the case to the High Court: "Why not simply deal with it here in the Small Claims Tribunal?"
Editor's note: Hong Kong's Small Claims Tribunal deals with monetary claims not exceeding $75000. No legal representation is allowed.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/court/%E7%90%86%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8%E7%94%9F%E8%A8%98%E8%80%85%E5%90%91%E8%AD%A6%E8%BF%BD%E9%9B%BB%E8%A9%B1%E7%B6%AD%E4%BF%AE%E8%B2%BB-%E5%BE%8B%E6%94%BF%E5%8F%B8%E7%94%B3%E7%A7%BB%E4%BA%A4%E9%AB%98%E9%99%A2%E5%AF%A9%E7%90%86-%E5%AE%98%E6%8B%92%E6%89%B9-%E5%BE%8B%E6%94%BF%E5%8F%B8%E7%90%86%E8%AB%96%E5%A5%BD%E8%99%9B%E7%84%A1%E7%B8%B9%E7%B7%B2/
DoJ Applied to Transfer Reporter's Damage Claims to High Court, Rejected by Judge: "Out of Touch with Reality"
A student reporter from Polytechnic University Campus Radio was hit by a police pepper shot while covering a police dispersal operation in Mongkok last November. His mobile phone was damaged, for which he filed a case in the Small Claims Tribunal for $788 to cover repairs and litigation costs.
However, when the case was heard again on October 21, the Department of Justice (DoJ) applied to transfer the case to the High Court, claiming the details were complicated, and that a trial would be more fair and impartial with legal representatives for both sides. The judge denied the application, and criticized the DoJ's claims as "out of touch with reality". The judge further stated that the student journalist may not be able to afford the High Court's legal fees, and legal aid might not be granted due to the low value of the claim.
The judge also pointed out that the DoJ had earlier applied to dismiss this case, claiming it was frivolous and vexatious, but now it was applying to transfer the case to the High Court. If the transfer was granted, the claimant would have to draft a statement of claim; the judge questioned the waste of litigation fees to send the case to the High Court: "Why not simply deal with it here in the Small Claims Tribunal?"
Editor's note: Hong Kong's Small Claims Tribunal deals with monetary claims not exceeding $75000. No legal representation is allowed.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/court/%E7%90%86%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8%E7%94%9F%E8%A8%98%E8%80%85%E5%90%91%E8%AD%A6%E8%BF%BD%E9%9B%BB%E8%A9%B1%E7%B6%AD%E4%BF%AE%E8%B2%BB-%E5%BE%8B%E6%94%BF%E5%8F%B8%E7%94%B3%E7%A7%BB%E4%BA%A4%E9%AB%98%E9%99%A2%E5%AF%A9%E7%90%86-%E5%AE%98%E6%8B%92%E6%89%B9-%E5%BE%8B%E6%94%BF%E5%8F%B8%E7%90%86%E8%AB%96%E5%A5%BD%E8%99%9B%E7%84%A1%E7%B8%B9%E7%B7%B2/
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Hong Kong Old Man Tours Pro-democracy 'Yellow' Shops on Lamma Island and Sings Protest Anthem --“All I can do is sing”
As morning rises on the weekend, the sounds of an acoustic guitar flowed on Lamma Island. Street musician Jim Yeung, responding to “Yellow Shops Thanksgiving Day”, puts on a yellow ribbon, and toured every pro-democracy 'yellow' shop on the island with the anthem “Glory to Hong Kong”.
Yeung, though 63 years old, still retained his strength after singing got 5-6 hours. Passersby stopped and sang together, cheering up atmosphere.
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/33LXdmi
#GloryToHongKong #JimYeung #YellowEconomy #Music
Hong Kong Old Man Tours Pro-democracy 'Yellow' Shops on Lamma Island and Sings Protest Anthem --“All I can do is sing”
As morning rises on the weekend, the sounds of an acoustic guitar flowed on Lamma Island. Street musician Jim Yeung, responding to “Yellow Shops Thanksgiving Day”, puts on a yellow ribbon, and toured every pro-democracy 'yellow' shop on the island with the anthem “Glory to Hong Kong”.
Yeung, though 63 years old, still retained his strength after singing got 5-6 hours. Passersby stopped and sang together, cheering up atmosphere.
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/33LXdmi
#GloryToHongKong #JimYeung #YellowEconomy #Music
US appointed Special Coordinator to enforce Tibetan policies Pompeo: China will pay for violations of human rights
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US appointed Special Coordinator to enforce Tibetan policies Pompeo: China will pay for violations of human rights
The US Department of State has appointed Robert Destro, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), as the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to the appointment on Thursday, claiming the position was created by the US simply as a political stunt. He reiterated China’s stance in its objection and refusal to recognize this appointment.
Zhao Lijian accused the US of interfering with Chinese internal affairs, and undermining the stable development of Tibet. He urged the US to stop using Tibetan issues to meddle in Chinese affairs and emphasised China’s affirming stance in taking every measure to protect its own interest.
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo stated on the press conference that Destro will enforce the Tibetan Policy and Support Act, aiming to foster the exchange between China and Dalai-Lama or his representatives; protecting the unique religion, culture and language of Tibet; and ensuring the rights of the people of Tibet are respected. His duties also include leading the US to aid in the humanitarian needs of Tibetan refugees and the economic and environmental sustainability of Tibet.
According to Pompeo, the US will continuously monitor China for its oppression in Tibet, including its false promise of autonomy; deterioration of human rights issues; and restricting Tibetans’ religious freedom and cultural traditions. Destro will join forces with leaders of Tibet, international allies, and specialists to confront the aforementioned issues, while facilitating the Department of State to support Tibetans around the world and their unrelenting work in protecting human rights and religious freedom.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct15
#Tibet #US #HumanRights #CCPChina #TibetPolicyAndSupportAct #RobertDestro #Pompeo
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201015/WAJTPLANSNBGXCKPVDPFLDW3BM/
The US Department of State has appointed Robert Destro, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), as the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to the appointment on Thursday, claiming the position was created by the US simply as a political stunt. He reiterated China’s stance in its objection and refusal to recognize this appointment.
Zhao Lijian accused the US of interfering with Chinese internal affairs, and undermining the stable development of Tibet. He urged the US to stop using Tibetan issues to meddle in Chinese affairs and emphasised China’s affirming stance in taking every measure to protect its own interest.
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo stated on the press conference that Destro will enforce the Tibetan Policy and Support Act, aiming to foster the exchange between China and Dalai-Lama or his representatives; protecting the unique religion, culture and language of Tibet; and ensuring the rights of the people of Tibet are respected. His duties also include leading the US to aid in the humanitarian needs of Tibetan refugees and the economic and environmental sustainability of Tibet.
According to Pompeo, the US will continuously monitor China for its oppression in Tibet, including its false promise of autonomy; deterioration of human rights issues; and restricting Tibetans’ religious freedom and cultural traditions. Destro will join forces with leaders of Tibet, international allies, and specialists to confront the aforementioned issues, while facilitating the Department of State to support Tibetans around the world and their unrelenting work in protecting human rights and religious freedom.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct15
#Tibet #US #HumanRights #CCPChina #TibetPolicyAndSupportAct #RobertDestro #Pompeo
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201015/WAJTPLANSNBGXCKPVDPFLDW3BM/
China, Russia, Cuba and others elected to the UN Human Rights Council; China received 20% fewer votes than last time
Source: StandNews #Oct14
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China, Russia, Cuba and others elected to the UN Human Rights Council; China received 20% fewer votes than last time
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) re-elected some of its members. China, Russia, Pakistan and Cuba were elected, with China receiving 20% fewer votes than the 2016 election. Saudi Arabia was not elected.
The UNHRC is composed of 47 member states, with 15 seats re-elected from 5 regions for a three-year term starting January 2021. All regions except the Asia-Pacific region elected their members unopposed, examples being Russia and Cuba.
In the Asia-Pacific region, five nations competed for four spots, which were won by China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Nepal. China received 139 votes, 20% less than when it was elected in 2016. Pakistan gained 169 votes, Uzbekistan 169, Nepal 150. Saudi Arabia, which had 152 votes in 2016, lost with only 90 votes this time.
Source: StandNews #Oct14
#China #UN #UNHRC #Russia #Cuba #Pakistan #Uzbekistan #Nepal #SaudiArabia
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/中俄古巴等當選聯合國人權理事會成員-中國得票比上屆少兩成/
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) re-elected some of its members. China, Russia, Pakistan and Cuba were elected, with China receiving 20% fewer votes than the 2016 election. Saudi Arabia was not elected.
The UNHRC is composed of 47 member states, with 15 seats re-elected from 5 regions for a three-year term starting January 2021. All regions except the Asia-Pacific region elected their members unopposed, examples being Russia and Cuba.
In the Asia-Pacific region, five nations competed for four spots, which were won by China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Nepal. China received 139 votes, 20% less than when it was elected in 2016. Pakistan gained 169 votes, Uzbekistan 169, Nepal 150. Saudi Arabia, which had 152 votes in 2016, lost with only 90 votes this time.
Source: StandNews #Oct14
#China #UN #UNHRC #Russia #Cuba #Pakistan #Uzbekistan #Nepal #SaudiArabia
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/中俄古巴等當選聯合國人權理事會成員-中國得票比上屆少兩成/