National Security Conference in Taiwan, Tsai Ing-Wen: Continuing Efforts in Garnering Bipartisan Support, Regardless of Election Results
On 31 Oct, 2020, president Tsai Ing-Wen of Taiwan attended National Security Conference. According to spokesperson of the presidential office, Chang Tun-Han, the president had given instructions on issues regarding military threats, the stability of cross-strait relations, and development of Taiwan-US relations. Taiwan will continue to strengthen its relationship with either party, the prime goal of Taiwan-US relations being facilitating bipartisan support to Taiwan. She believes Taiwan and US would continue to consolidate their existing relationships, and the fundamental basis of the relationship is not subjected to any changes.
Chang stated that the Taiwan-US relations have achieved substantial progresses, including the passing of Taiwan-friendly bills such as Taiwan Travel Act, TAIPEI Act and allowing higher ranking officials visits to Taiwan. He continued to emphasise that Taiwan-US relations is amongst the top priorities of Taiwan’s diplomatic relations. Chang also specified that President Tsai has instructed the Foreign Affairs, National Security Council and representatives at US, about fostering diplomatic ties with the US. This includes garnering support from US government and congress, firmly implementing key policies and proactively enforcing prioritised projects in coming months.
President Tsai stated that, by holding onto and defending the values of democracy and freedom: will deepen and consolidate Taiwan-US relations would protect the security and stability of the region. She reiterated and reassured that the Taiwanese government is confident in and capable of responding to any situation.
#Taiwan #TsaiIngWen #USTaiwanRelations #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #USElection #CrossStraitRelations
Source: Stand News #Oct31
On 31 Oct, 2020, president Tsai Ing-Wen of Taiwan attended National Security Conference. According to spokesperson of the presidential office, Chang Tun-Han, the president had given instructions on issues regarding military threats, the stability of cross-strait relations, and development of Taiwan-US relations. Taiwan will continue to strengthen its relationship with either party, the prime goal of Taiwan-US relations being facilitating bipartisan support to Taiwan. She believes Taiwan and US would continue to consolidate their existing relationships, and the fundamental basis of the relationship is not subjected to any changes.
Chang stated that the Taiwan-US relations have achieved substantial progresses, including the passing of Taiwan-friendly bills such as Taiwan Travel Act, TAIPEI Act and allowing higher ranking officials visits to Taiwan. He continued to emphasise that Taiwan-US relations is amongst the top priorities of Taiwan’s diplomatic relations. Chang also specified that President Tsai has instructed the Foreign Affairs, National Security Council and representatives at US, about fostering diplomatic ties with the US. This includes garnering support from US government and congress, firmly implementing key policies and proactively enforcing prioritised projects in coming months.
President Tsai stated that, by holding onto and defending the values of democracy and freedom: will deepen and consolidate Taiwan-US relations would protect the security and stability of the region. She reiterated and reassured that the Taiwanese government is confident in and capable of responding to any situation.
#Taiwan #TsaiIngWen #USTaiwanRelations #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #USElection #CrossStraitRelations
Source: Stand News #Oct31
U.S. see more support from “Clean Network” Plan to Counter China
Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the environment, Keith Krach said that 49 countries, representing two-thirds of global economic output, have joined the U.S. “Clean Network” Initiative aimed at limiting Chinese company from access to sensitive sectors.
Huawei are the backbone of the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance state.
“The success of the clean Network has taken all the momentum away from Huawei.”Krach said.
Source: Bloomberg #Oct30
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-30/u-s-sees-more-support-for-clean-network-plan-to-counter-china
#US #5G #Huawei #CCP
Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the environment, Keith Krach said that 49 countries, representing two-thirds of global economic output, have joined the U.S. “Clean Network” Initiative aimed at limiting Chinese company from access to sensitive sectors.
Huawei are the backbone of the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance state.
“The success of the clean Network has taken all the momentum away from Huawei.”Krach said.
Source: Bloomberg #Oct30
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-30/u-s-sees-more-support-for-clean-network-plan-to-counter-china
#US #5G #Huawei #CCP
#FirstHand #Nov14
Hongkongers' Concern Over Labour Rights: Pro-democracy
Employees' Unions to Compete in Labour Advisory Board Election
Since the Anti-ELAB movement in 2019, employees' unions were formed in many professions, in a hope of voicing out democratic values and balancing the year-long domination by pro-Establishment bodies.
From November 7 to 20, 2020, these newly formed employees' unions are organizing a referendum in five districts, for members to vote for a representative who will then compete in the Labour Advisory Board election.
The Labour Advisory Board is a consultative organization in Hong Kong which gives advise to the government's Labour Department. Currenly, it is dominated by pro-Establishent representatives.
Voting Booths in 5 Districts:
Date: November 7-20, 2020
Time: 7pm-9pm (Mon - Fri)
2pm-8pm (Sat, Sun)
Location: Mongkok, Kwun Tong, Tsuen Wan, Causeway Bay, Shatin
*Exact location to be announced on the day via: https://fb.me/fight4lab/
Hongkongers' Concern Over Labour Rights: Pro-democracy
Employees' Unions to Compete in Labour Advisory Board Election
Since the Anti-ELAB movement in 2019, employees' unions were formed in many professions, in a hope of voicing out democratic values and balancing the year-long domination by pro-Establishment bodies.
From November 7 to 20, 2020, these newly formed employees' unions are organizing a referendum in five districts, for members to vote for a representative who will then compete in the Labour Advisory Board election.
The Labour Advisory Board is a consultative organization in Hong Kong which gives advise to the government's Labour Department. Currenly, it is dominated by pro-Establishent representatives.
Voting Booths in 5 Districts:
Date: November 7-20, 2020
Time: 7pm-9pm (Mon - Fri)
2pm-8pm (Sat, Sun)
Location: Mongkok, Kwun Tong, Tsuen Wan, Causeway Bay, Shatin
*Exact location to be announced on the day via: https://fb.me/fight4lab/
#CUHKSiege #NeverForget
Democracy Wall Becomes Lennon Wall During the Commemoration of Battle of CUHK
A year after the police's attempt to siege the university campus, the students' union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) held a retrospective exhibition on the campus.
The venue was crowded as many visitors came. As people stuck memos on the "democracy wall" of the students' union, it became a Lennon wall.
Source: Stand News #Nov12
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3637975319621395/
#CUHKBattle #LennonWall #HongKongProtest #Save12HK #Exhibition
Democracy Wall Becomes Lennon Wall During the Commemoration of Battle of CUHK
A year after the police's attempt to siege the university campus, the students' union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) held a retrospective exhibition on the campus.
The venue was crowded as many visitors came. As people stuck memos on the "democracy wall" of the students' union, it became a Lennon wall.
Source: Stand News #Nov12
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3637975319621395/
#CUHKBattle #LennonWall #HongKongProtest #Save12HK #Exhibition
#Education #PoliticalSuppression
One More Teacher Disqualified by Hong Kong's Education Bureau
Source: Stand News #Nov13
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One More Teacher Disqualified by Hong Kong's Education Bureau
Source: Stand News #Nov13
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#Education #PoliticalSuppression
One More Teacher Disqualified by Education Bureau
The Education Bureau in Hong Kong disqualified one more teacher on November 12, 2020.
The Bureau announced that it issued a letter to a primary school teacher for "making serious mistakes" in teaching, "lacking competence" as a teacher and "not preparing for class", suggesting that teacher was not qualified, and thus the teacher's license was removed according to Education Ordinance.
According to various news sources, it was a General Studies primary school teacher from Ho Lap Primary School.
In April 2020, the said teacher introduced the opium war in a primary 2 General Studies class, and explained that UK started the Opium War to destroy opium in China.
The same teacher was accused of giving "wrong explaination" on the motive for ancient Chinese to invent paper as "substituting turtle shell and animals' bones in order to prevent the extinction of animals".
The Bureau stressed that the content "is obviously wrong and ridiculous".
Nevertheless, what the teacher had said actually came from the Education TV program (#ETV) produced by the Bureau itself.
Even if it is wrong, the teacher should not be banned for life.
Source: Stand News #Nov13
#Totalitarianism #Teachers
One More Teacher Disqualified by Education Bureau
The Education Bureau in Hong Kong disqualified one more teacher on November 12, 2020.
The Bureau announced that it issued a letter to a primary school teacher for "making serious mistakes" in teaching, "lacking competence" as a teacher and "not preparing for class", suggesting that teacher was not qualified, and thus the teacher's license was removed according to Education Ordinance.
According to various news sources, it was a General Studies primary school teacher from Ho Lap Primary School.
In April 2020, the said teacher introduced the opium war in a primary 2 General Studies class, and explained that UK started the Opium War to destroy opium in China.
The same teacher was accused of giving "wrong explaination" on the motive for ancient Chinese to invent paper as "substituting turtle shell and animals' bones in order to prevent the extinction of animals".
The Bureau stressed that the content "is obviously wrong and ridiculous".
Nevertheless, what the teacher had said actually came from the Education TV program (#ETV) produced by the Bureau itself.
Even if it is wrong, the teacher should not be banned for life.
Source: Stand News #Nov13
#Totalitarianism #Teachers
#PrideParade #LGBTQRights
Hong Kong Pride Parade 2020 Tells the World "Here and Proud" Despite Police Disapproval
Source: InMedia #Nov14
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Hong Kong Pride Parade 2020 Tells the World "Here and Proud" Despite Police Disapproval
Source: InMedia #Nov14
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Hong Kong Pride Parade 2020 Tells the World "Here and Proud" Despite Police's Objection
The Hong Kong Pride Parade was issued a Letter of Objection by the Hong Kong Police Force for the first time in 12 years. The original parade was prohibited, and it will now be held online.
This year’s theme is "Here and Proud". Before the gathering, spokesperson Jimmy Sham told the press that he was disappointed by the objection of the police, making it the first time the parade cannot be held under sunlight. Concerning the difficulty to calculate the number of participants online, Sham suggested that nowadays in Hong Kong, number of participants no longer matters.
Sham thanked 17 District Councils for supporting the parade and promoting it locally. Over 20 district councillors joined the event.
Sham, who is also a member of the Sha Tin District Council, pointed out that he was once told “it is very hard for gay people to become a district councillor”. This term, 3 gay people were elected, marking a new age for LGBTQ+ group. He also gave a special shout-out to the District Council members who promoted LGBTQ+ rights locally.
Singer Siufay, who came out earlier, was appointed the Rainbow Ambassador this year. He shared his experiences of coming out, “it is easier to step up than step back”. He said he had a lot of limitations before coming out, but now he can say whatever he wants.
Another Rainbow Ambassador is Figo Chan, the convener of Civil Human Rights Front. Chan added, Hong Kong is not familiar with gender issues, which creates discrimination. He hoped that one day these misunderstandings can be eliminated.
Source: InMedia #Nov14 https://bit.ly/32LOWxA
#HKPride #HereAndNow #DistrictCouncil #SiuFay #JimmySham #FigoChan
Hong Kong Pride Parade 2020 Tells the World "Here and Proud" Despite Police's Objection
The Hong Kong Pride Parade was issued a Letter of Objection by the Hong Kong Police Force for the first time in 12 years. The original parade was prohibited, and it will now be held online.
This year’s theme is "Here and Proud". Before the gathering, spokesperson Jimmy Sham told the press that he was disappointed by the objection of the police, making it the first time the parade cannot be held under sunlight. Concerning the difficulty to calculate the number of participants online, Sham suggested that nowadays in Hong Kong, number of participants no longer matters.
Sham thanked 17 District Councils for supporting the parade and promoting it locally. Over 20 district councillors joined the event.
Sham, who is also a member of the Sha Tin District Council, pointed out that he was once told “it is very hard for gay people to become a district councillor”. This term, 3 gay people were elected, marking a new age for LGBTQ+ group. He also gave a special shout-out to the District Council members who promoted LGBTQ+ rights locally.
Singer Siufay, who came out earlier, was appointed the Rainbow Ambassador this year. He shared his experiences of coming out, “it is easier to step up than step back”. He said he had a lot of limitations before coming out, but now he can say whatever he wants.
Another Rainbow Ambassador is Figo Chan, the convener of Civil Human Rights Front. Chan added, Hong Kong is not familiar with gender issues, which creates discrimination. He hoped that one day these misunderstandings can be eliminated.
Source: InMedia #Nov14 https://bit.ly/32LOWxA
#HKPride #HereAndNow #DistrictCouncil #SiuFay #JimmySham #FigoChan
#NeverForget #NeverForgive
#ProtestersStory
The Long and Arduous Aftermath after the Battle of Chinese University of Hong Kong; Arrested Student: Hongkongers, Please Go On Fighting
One year after the Anti-ELAB movement began, a quieter but more sustained form of suffering now grips Hong Kong's pro-democracy activists.
The Stand News follows the story of Ah Man, a student who was arrested at the Siege of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) by the police, as he awaits his trial that is yet to even be scheduled.
This is just one of many Hong Kong protesters' stories.
Ah Man hopes to tell Hongkongers, "Please go on the fight".
Read the Translated Article in Full:
https://telegra.ph/Arrested-student-from-Chinese-University-siege-Sacrifice-is-inevitable-in-this-era-of-revolution-Hongkongers-please-continue-fig-11-11
Source: Stand News #Jun11
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/612-個被控暴動的人-5-中大一役被捕學生-時代總有人犧牲-香港人請繼續抗爭/
#CUHKSiege #AntiELAB #HongkongProtests #HongkongChronicles
#ProtestersStory
The Long and Arduous Aftermath after the Battle of Chinese University of Hong Kong; Arrested Student: Hongkongers, Please Go On Fighting
One year after the Anti-ELAB movement began, a quieter but more sustained form of suffering now grips Hong Kong's pro-democracy activists.
The Stand News follows the story of Ah Man, a student who was arrested at the Siege of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) by the police, as he awaits his trial that is yet to even be scheduled.
This is just one of many Hong Kong protesters' stories.
Ah Man hopes to tell Hongkongers, "Please go on the fight".
Read the Translated Article in Full:
https://telegra.ph/Arrested-student-from-Chinese-University-siege-Sacrifice-is-inevitable-in-this-era-of-revolution-Hongkongers-please-continue-fig-11-11
Source: Stand News #Jun11
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/612-個被控暴動的人-5-中大一役被捕學生-時代總有人犧牲-香港人請繼續抗爭/
#CUHKSiege #AntiELAB #HongkongProtests #HongkongChronicles
Leader of Conservative Party in Canada Criticises China Again and Promises to Prioritise National Interests If Conservative Party Rules Government
Source: Apple Daily #Oct31
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Leader of Conservative Party in Canada Criticises China Again and Promises to Prioritise National Interests If Conservative Party Rules Government
The Leader of the Conservative Party in Canada Erin O’Toole once again criticised China and the ruling Liberal Party. He pointed out that Canadian politicians and large companies have moved a large number of manufacturing job opportunities to China, betraying the local workers. The Chinese government, on the other hand, has repeatedly violated international standards, failed to open its domestic market to foreign enterprises justly, and has broken its promises on human rights protection at the same time.
O’Toole gave a video speech at the Canadian Club Toronto, saying that too much power was in the hands of big corporations. They disrupted the balance between businessmen and workers when they migrated their production lines to China. He said that the job opportunities, steady salary and pension that Canadian workers used to enjoy in the past, were now part of a “bygone era”.
He questioned at the session, “If businesses can just pay 50 cents (CAD) per hour to the Chinese workers, why would they be willing to pay CAD 30 to local workers?”
O’Toole pointed out that the political and financial elites did not suffer from much loss under economic crisis and continued to let China seize more job opportunities from its manufacturing industry. He raised the example of the Canadian government that allowing China becomes the main supplier of medical equipment and drugs in Canada, which contradicts national interests. He emphasised that a Conservative government would prioritise national interests and that it would not only pay attention to its national GDP but also strive to unite the country in all aspects.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct31
#Canada #China #manufacturingindustry #labours #ErinOToole #OToole #ConservativeParty #LiberalParty #CanadianClubToronto #CCP
https://bit.ly/32vzFAO
The Leader of the Conservative Party in Canada Erin O’Toole once again criticised China and the ruling Liberal Party. He pointed out that Canadian politicians and large companies have moved a large number of manufacturing job opportunities to China, betraying the local workers. The Chinese government, on the other hand, has repeatedly violated international standards, failed to open its domestic market to foreign enterprises justly, and has broken its promises on human rights protection at the same time.
O’Toole gave a video speech at the Canadian Club Toronto, saying that too much power was in the hands of big corporations. They disrupted the balance between businessmen and workers when they migrated their production lines to China. He said that the job opportunities, steady salary and pension that Canadian workers used to enjoy in the past, were now part of a “bygone era”.
He questioned at the session, “If businesses can just pay 50 cents (CAD) per hour to the Chinese workers, why would they be willing to pay CAD 30 to local workers?”
O’Toole pointed out that the political and financial elites did not suffer from much loss under economic crisis and continued to let China seize more job opportunities from its manufacturing industry. He raised the example of the Canadian government that allowing China becomes the main supplier of medical equipment and drugs in Canada, which contradicts national interests. He emphasised that a Conservative government would prioritise national interests and that it would not only pay attention to its national GDP but also strive to unite the country in all aspects.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct31
#Canada #China #manufacturingindustry #labours #ErinOToole #OToole #ConservativeParty #LiberalParty #CanadianClubToronto #CCP
https://bit.ly/32vzFAO
Financial Times Report: Huawei Will Build Chip Factory in Shanghai and Forgo US Technology
Source: Stand News #Nov02
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Source: Stand News #Nov02
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Financial Times Report: Huawei Will Build Chip Factory in Shanghai and Forgo US Technology
The British Financial Times quoted a source in saying that Chinese telecommunications equipment company Huawei has planned to establish a chip manufacturing factory in Shanghai and no longer use the US technologies, in order to solve chips supply caused by the US’s export restrictions.
The report stated that the factory would be operated by Huawei’s collaborator Shanghai IC R&D Center, to ensure sufficient chips supply for core telecommunications equipment business. They expect to commence their production by the end of next year.
The factory would first produce the low-end 45-nanometre chips, and until the second half of 2021, when it would have the ability to manufacture the more advanced 28-nanometre chips for smart TVs and other internet equipment. By 2022, it would be able to produce the 20-nanometre chips for 5G network telecommunication equipment. In addition to the previous one to two years of chips inventory, Shanghai IC R&D Centre believed that the factory could support the sustainable operation of 5G business of Huawei.
Source: Stand News #Nov02
#China #Huawei #chips #US #technology #FinancialTimes #ShanghaiICRDCenter #ICR&D #telecommunications #telecoms #telecom #5G
https://bit.ly/2Is9HXN
The British Financial Times quoted a source in saying that Chinese telecommunications equipment company Huawei has planned to establish a chip manufacturing factory in Shanghai and no longer use the US technologies, in order to solve chips supply caused by the US’s export restrictions.
The report stated that the factory would be operated by Huawei’s collaborator Shanghai IC R&D Center, to ensure sufficient chips supply for core telecommunications equipment business. They expect to commence their production by the end of next year.
The factory would first produce the low-end 45-nanometre chips, and until the second half of 2021, when it would have the ability to manufacture the more advanced 28-nanometre chips for smart TVs and other internet equipment. By 2022, it would be able to produce the 20-nanometre chips for 5G network telecommunication equipment. In addition to the previous one to two years of chips inventory, Shanghai IC R&D Centre believed that the factory could support the sustainable operation of 5G business of Huawei.
Source: Stand News #Nov02
#China #Huawei #chips #US #technology #FinancialTimes #ShanghaiICRDCenter #ICR&D #telecommunications #telecoms #telecom #5G
https://bit.ly/2Is9HXN
China: Measures Taken Against Foreign Imports Beyond Reproach, Urges Australia to Reflect on Itself
Source: RTHK #Nov06
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Source: RTHK #Nov06
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