Carrie Lam and Officials Watch Livestream Concert During Meeting
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam posted in her Facebook page that she and other officals managed to take some time out to enjoy an online concert during their meeting, which aimed to discuss relief fund arrangements for the coronavirus crisis.
The online concert wss held by Canto-pop legend Sam Hui at 5pm on Apr 12, with a goal to show his support to Hongkongers, the concert crew from Tom Lee Music who lost their jobs because of the pandemic, and people around the world.
After she had promoted the concert on her social media, netizens called for boycotting the concert.
Although the government has banned gatherings of more than 4 people, Carrie Lam explained she and her officials were exempted from the anti-epidemic rule as they were in a work meeting.
Source: Stand News #Apr13
#FailedState #CarrieLam
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam posted in her Facebook page that she and other officals managed to take some time out to enjoy an online concert during their meeting, which aimed to discuss relief fund arrangements for the coronavirus crisis.
The online concert wss held by Canto-pop legend Sam Hui at 5pm on Apr 12, with a goal to show his support to Hongkongers, the concert crew from Tom Lee Music who lost their jobs because of the pandemic, and people around the world.
After she had promoted the concert on her social media, netizens called for boycotting the concert.
Although the government has banned gatherings of more than 4 people, Carrie Lam explained she and her officials were exempted from the anti-epidemic rule as they were in a work meeting.
Source: Stand News #Apr13
#FailedState #CarrieLam
#DailyUpdate #Apr13 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (13/4)
At the time of writing, 1,867,130 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 115,282 deaths worldwide. The US, Spain, Italy, France continue to be the worst affected countries by the pandemic.
The UK has overtaken China as the country confirms 84,279 cases of the virus.
New York City now has more than 100,000 cases of the novel coronavirus.
Singapore reports 233 new coronavirus cases amid second wave of imported infections.
Japan’s health ministry confirmed 530 new coronavirus cases and four deaths on Sunday.
Russia has seen a record daily rise in new coronavirus cases with 2558 new cases of the virus.
Hong Kong has 5 new cases of the coronavirus putting the total to 1009 cases. One of the cases is a 14-month-old infant.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested negative for coronavirus before leaving the hospital.
UK nurses can refuse to treat COVID-19 patients as "last resort" if they don't have adequate protective equipment, says union.
The Netherlands sees a surge of COVID-19 cases among medical workers, as testing ramps up.
Spain records second-lowest daily rise in deaths for three weeks.
300,000 people return to work in Madrid as some restrictions lift across Spain.
A sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt dies of coronavirus.
The Lebanese army to distribute coronavirus aid parcels.
Japan provides emergency shelter for "internet cafe refugees".
Japan's Hokkaido declares a state of emergency for the second time.
Pope prays for victims of domestic violence during lockdown.
Iran fires back at US opposition to IMF coronavirus loan.
South Korea to ship virus test kits to the US.
India’s Prime Minister to address the nation on the last day of nationwide lockdown.
Italian police fined nearly 23,000 people for coronavirus violations in just two days.
Tokyo airport provides cardboard beds for travelers awaiting coronavirus tests.
Thailand's most popular island goes into lockdown as coronavirus cases surge.
Indian police officer's hand chopped off in sword attack during coronavirus lockdown.
Africans in Guangzhou on edge as coronavirus fears spark anti-foreigner sentiment in China.
Turkish President rejects interior minister resignation after problematic coronavirus lockdown.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, CHP HK
COVID-19 Updates (13/4)
At the time of writing, 1,867,130 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 115,282 deaths worldwide. The US, Spain, Italy, France continue to be the worst affected countries by the pandemic.
The UK has overtaken China as the country confirms 84,279 cases of the virus.
New York City now has more than 100,000 cases of the novel coronavirus.
Singapore reports 233 new coronavirus cases amid second wave of imported infections.
Japan’s health ministry confirmed 530 new coronavirus cases and four deaths on Sunday.
Russia has seen a record daily rise in new coronavirus cases with 2558 new cases of the virus.
Hong Kong has 5 new cases of the coronavirus putting the total to 1009 cases. One of the cases is a 14-month-old infant.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested negative for coronavirus before leaving the hospital.
UK nurses can refuse to treat COVID-19 patients as "last resort" if they don't have adequate protective equipment, says union.
The Netherlands sees a surge of COVID-19 cases among medical workers, as testing ramps up.
Spain records second-lowest daily rise in deaths for three weeks.
300,000 people return to work in Madrid as some restrictions lift across Spain.
A sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt dies of coronavirus.
The Lebanese army to distribute coronavirus aid parcels.
Japan provides emergency shelter for "internet cafe refugees".
Japan's Hokkaido declares a state of emergency for the second time.
Pope prays for victims of domestic violence during lockdown.
Iran fires back at US opposition to IMF coronavirus loan.
South Korea to ship virus test kits to the US.
India’s Prime Minister to address the nation on the last day of nationwide lockdown.
Italian police fined nearly 23,000 people for coronavirus violations in just two days.
Tokyo airport provides cardboard beds for travelers awaiting coronavirus tests.
Thailand's most popular island goes into lockdown as coronavirus cases surge.
Indian police officer's hand chopped off in sword attack during coronavirus lockdown.
Africans in Guangzhou on edge as coronavirus fears spark anti-foreigner sentiment in China.
Turkish President rejects interior minister resignation after problematic coronavirus lockdown.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, CHP HK
#OneCountryTwoSystems
Beijing steps up the rhetoric against the pro-democracy faction and the legislature in Hong Kong
Beijing accused pan-democratic lawmakers of misconduct and disrupting Legislative Council proceedings, regarding months of filibustering at the Legco House Committee, and the failure by the committee to choose a chairman since October.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Apr 13, the PRC's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said filibustering by the pro-democracy camp disrupted the normal operations of the legislature. The office also accused some opposition lawmakers of abusing their power and deliberately delayed the election process.
In a response, legal sector lawmaker Dennis Kwok stated that Beijing does not have a say in the running of Legco, under the separation of powers for the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
He also said Beijing officials have no power to determine whether lawmakers have committed misconduct or breached Legco's Rules.
Source: RTHK #Apr13
Beijing steps up the rhetoric against the pro-democracy faction and the legislature in Hong Kong
Beijing accused pan-democratic lawmakers of misconduct and disrupting Legislative Council proceedings, regarding months of filibustering at the Legco House Committee, and the failure by the committee to choose a chairman since October.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Apr 13, the PRC's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said filibustering by the pro-democracy camp disrupted the normal operations of the legislature. The office also accused some opposition lawmakers of abusing their power and deliberately delayed the election process.
In a response, legal sector lawmaker Dennis Kwok stated that Beijing does not have a say in the running of Legco, under the separation of powers for the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
He also said Beijing officials have no power to determine whether lawmakers have committed misconduct or breached Legco's Rules.
Source: RTHK #Apr13
#Death
22-year-old Man Found In Coma At Home Was Confirmed Dead, Police Raise No Suspicion
On 13 April, a 22-year-old person was found in a coma in his home at Sheung Chun House, Sheung Tak Estate in Tseung Kwan O.
His father called the police for help. The young man was sent to the hospital and confirmed dead. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Source: Yahoo News; Sing Tao Daily #Apr13
22-year-old Man Found In Coma At Home Was Confirmed Dead, Police Raise No Suspicion
On 13 April, a 22-year-old person was found in a coma in his home at Sheung Chun House, Sheung Tak Estate in Tseung Kwan O.
His father called the police for help. The young man was sent to the hospital and confirmed dead. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Source: Yahoo News; Sing Tao Daily #Apr13
#ProtestersVoice
China-born Hongkonger: “You are a Hong Konger as long as you accept the Hong Kong way”
Born in China, Allen immigrated to Hong Kong at 1 year old. When living in Hong Kong, Allen only spoke Mandarin with her parents. Due to her accented Cantonese, she used to be mocked by her primary schoolmates. She recalled the days she loathed Hong Kong when her classmates called her “mainland girl”. Her primary school years was also the time when localism grew in Hong Kong.
Source: InMedia #Apr13
https://bit.ly/2Vm324w
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China-born Hongkonger: “You are a Hong Konger as long as you accept the Hong Kong way”
Born in China, Allen immigrated to Hong Kong at 1 year old. When living in Hong Kong, Allen only spoke Mandarin with her parents. Due to her accented Cantonese, she used to be mocked by her primary schoolmates. She recalled the days she loathed Hong Kong when her classmates called her “mainland girl”. Her primary school years was also the time when localism grew in Hong Kong.
Source: InMedia #Apr13
https://bit.ly/2Vm324w
#Hongkongers
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#ProtestersVoice #Identity
China-born Secondary 6 Student: “You are a Hong Konger as long as you accept the Hong Kong way”
Born in China, Allen immigrated to Hong Kong at 1 year old. When living in Hong Kong, Allen only spoke Mandarin with her parents. Due to her accented Cantonese, she used to be mocked by her primary schoolmates. She recalled the days she loathed Hong Kong when her classmates called her “mainland girl”. Her primary school years was also the time when localism grew in Hong Kong.
When the Umbrella Revolution broke out in 2014, Allen, who was in Secondary one, identified herself as a devoted pro-Establishment “blue ribboner”. She could not understand why protestors were occupying the roads. Along with her parents, she criticised the protestors for destructing the economy and causing trouble. She also displayed badges like “I Support the Police” on her Facebook.
As she reached Secondary 2, she began looking up information herself. According to Allen, she discovered “how bad China is” and changed her way of thinking.
Regarding the Anti-Extradition Bill Protests, Allen believes that the government’s amendment of the Extradition Bill is a heavy blow to Hong Kong’s rights and freedom. The march on 9 June 2019 was the first protest she has even attended. “I was so happy,” Allen said in a smile. “Then I know how beautiful Hong Kong is when its people could voice out for the same goal," Allen recounted. “I feel like a HongKonger.”
Before this, Allen found Hong Kong “annoying” and “selfish”, and they would label and exclude her out of no reason. Allen spoke frankly about her “derision of the identity of A HongKonger”, but the protest changed Allen's view: Hong Kong people are “cultivated”, “united”, and "willing to help each other". Allen becomes identified with “HongKonger”. As Allen said, “Even if you are born in China, you are a HongKonger if you accept the Hong Kong way."
Source: InMedia #Apr13
https://bit.ly/2Vm324w
#Hongkongers
China-born Secondary 6 Student: “You are a Hong Konger as long as you accept the Hong Kong way”
Born in China, Allen immigrated to Hong Kong at 1 year old. When living in Hong Kong, Allen only spoke Mandarin with her parents. Due to her accented Cantonese, she used to be mocked by her primary schoolmates. She recalled the days she loathed Hong Kong when her classmates called her “mainland girl”. Her primary school years was also the time when localism grew in Hong Kong.
When the Umbrella Revolution broke out in 2014, Allen, who was in Secondary one, identified herself as a devoted pro-Establishment “blue ribboner”. She could not understand why protestors were occupying the roads. Along with her parents, she criticised the protestors for destructing the economy and causing trouble. She also displayed badges like “I Support the Police” on her Facebook.
As she reached Secondary 2, she began looking up information herself. According to Allen, she discovered “how bad China is” and changed her way of thinking.
Regarding the Anti-Extradition Bill Protests, Allen believes that the government’s amendment of the Extradition Bill is a heavy blow to Hong Kong’s rights and freedom. The march on 9 June 2019 was the first protest she has even attended. “I was so happy,” Allen said in a smile. “Then I know how beautiful Hong Kong is when its people could voice out for the same goal," Allen recounted. “I feel like a HongKonger.”
Before this, Allen found Hong Kong “annoying” and “selfish”, and they would label and exclude her out of no reason. Allen spoke frankly about her “derision of the identity of A HongKonger”, but the protest changed Allen's view: Hong Kong people are “cultivated”, “united”, and "willing to help each other". Allen becomes identified with “HongKonger”. As Allen said, “Even if you are born in China, you are a HongKonger if you accept the Hong Kong way."
Source: InMedia #Apr13
https://bit.ly/2Vm324w
#Hongkongers
#CoronavirusPandemic
Anti-Epidemic Measure Extended to Movie Industry: Letter of No Objection Required for Filming
On 13 April 2020, the Hong Kong SAR government addressed the new guideline regarding gathering limit of outdoor filming to the film, television and advertising industry.
A film crew of more than 4 people has to apply for the “Letter of No Objection” from the Film Services Office (FSO) and obtain consents from relevant authorities, e.g. the Hong Kong Police and the Transport Department under the new regulation.
Source: Now News #Apr13
#MovieIndustry #StatePower #AntiEpidemic
Anti-Epidemic Measure Extended to Movie Industry: Letter of No Objection Required for Filming
On 13 April 2020, the Hong Kong SAR government addressed the new guideline regarding gathering limit of outdoor filming to the film, television and advertising industry.
A film crew of more than 4 people has to apply for the “Letter of No Objection” from the Film Services Office (FSO) and obtain consents from relevant authorities, e.g. the Hong Kong Police and the Transport Department under the new regulation.
Source: Now News #Apr13
#MovieIndustry #StatePower #AntiEpidemic
#FirstHand #Apr13
HK Government's Ambush-Style #Lockdown is Back
On the evening of April 13, 2021, the Hong Kong authorities announced again what chief executive Carrie Lam called an ambush-style lockdown. The affected residential building is Block 2 of #LidoGarden in #ShamTseng.
The government gazetted the notice at around 8pm. Police cordoned off the residential area and staff from the health authorities set up testing booths that are run by the China-owned company #BGI. All residents are required to undergo a #covid19 test.
The lockdown is expected to end on the morning of the next day.
#PoliceState #CovidTest #WuhanPneumonia #FailedState
HK Government's Ambush-Style #Lockdown is Back
On the evening of April 13, 2021, the Hong Kong authorities announced again what chief executive Carrie Lam called an ambush-style lockdown. The affected residential building is Block 2 of #LidoGarden in #ShamTseng.
The government gazetted the notice at around 8pm. Police cordoned off the residential area and staff from the health authorities set up testing booths that are run by the China-owned company #BGI. All residents are required to undergo a #covid19 test.
The lockdown is expected to end on the morning of the next day.
#PoliceState #CovidTest #WuhanPneumonia #FailedState
#Court #PoliticalPrisoners
HK Court Sentences Pro-democracy Activists #JoshuaWong and KooSzeYiu to Longer Jail Time for Protesting Against #AntiMaskLaw
Source: InMedia; Stand News #Apr13
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HK Court Sentences Pro-democracy Activists #JoshuaWong and KooSzeYiu to Longer Jail Time for Protesting Against #AntiMaskLaw
Source: InMedia; Stand News #Apr13
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HK Court Sentences Pro-democracy Activists #JoshuaWong and KooSzeYiu to Longer Jail Time for Protesting Against #AntiMaskLaw
On April 13, 2021, the Eastern Court in Hong Kong gave longer jail terms to pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Koo Sze-yiu, for violating the anti-mask law and joining unauthorised assembly on October 5, 2019, the day when the anti-mask law was enacted after bypassing the city's legislature.
24-year-old Wong, who is now in jail for his involvement in the 2019 anti-ELAB movement, is given another four months in prison. The magistrate Daniel Tang insisted that Wong has to serve the four-month prison sentence separately, in addition to his current 13.5 month term.
Wong is also one of the 47 pro-democracy figures charged with #NationalSecurityLaw violations for joining the primary election of the pro-democracy camp in 2020.
75-year-old veteran activist Koo Sze-yiu, who is diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, is sentenced to another five months in jail. He only left the prison last week for desecrating the Chinese emblem during a protest in July 2020.
After their sentences were announced, Koo said to the magistrate, "Being jailed has become part of my life. I won't give up and I will keep fighting." He also shout, "All hail democracy! All hail human rights!". Koo thanked fellow Hongkongers for their support.
When Wong was escorted away, he made a heart shape with his fingers and expressed his appreciation to the supporting public.
Source: InMedia; Stand News #Apr13
https://bit.ly/3wOys5j
https://bit.ly/3g9VTjA
#PoliceState #PoliticalSuppression #Injustice #Cancer
HK Court Sentences Pro-democracy Activists #JoshuaWong and KooSzeYiu to Longer Jail Time for Protesting Against #AntiMaskLaw
On April 13, 2021, the Eastern Court in Hong Kong gave longer jail terms to pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Koo Sze-yiu, for violating the anti-mask law and joining unauthorised assembly on October 5, 2019, the day when the anti-mask law was enacted after bypassing the city's legislature.
24-year-old Wong, who is now in jail for his involvement in the 2019 anti-ELAB movement, is given another four months in prison. The magistrate Daniel Tang insisted that Wong has to serve the four-month prison sentence separately, in addition to his current 13.5 month term.
Wong is also one of the 47 pro-democracy figures charged with #NationalSecurityLaw violations for joining the primary election of the pro-democracy camp in 2020.
75-year-old veteran activist Koo Sze-yiu, who is diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, is sentenced to another five months in jail. He only left the prison last week for desecrating the Chinese emblem during a protest in July 2020.
After their sentences were announced, Koo said to the magistrate, "Being jailed has become part of my life. I won't give up and I will keep fighting." He also shout, "All hail democracy! All hail human rights!". Koo thanked fellow Hongkongers for their support.
When Wong was escorted away, he made a heart shape with his fingers and expressed his appreciation to the supporting public.
Source: InMedia; Stand News #Apr13
https://bit.ly/3wOys5j
https://bit.ly/3g9VTjA
#PoliceState #PoliticalSuppression #Injustice #Cancer
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