#DailyUpdate #Apr23 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (23/4)
At the time of writing, 2,672,260 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 186,933 deaths worldwide. The US, Spain, Italy, France, and Germany are the worst affected countries by the pandemic. 731,825 have recovered.
China reports 10 new coronavirus cases.
China is donating an additional 30 million USD to WHO.
Chinese spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Geng Shuang, claims there are no wild animal wet markets in China.
Hong Kong reports 2 new cases, both of them are imported.
From Friday onwards, recoveries from COVID-19 in Hong Kong can enjoy free Chinese medical services for half a year.
The United Kingdom is offering coronavirus inspections for 300,000 personal in the coming year.
Another soldier onboard Taiwan’s “GoodWill Fleet” has contracted the virus, making a total of 29 on the fleet. Taiwan announced extension of banning tourist transferring through Taiwan.
For the fourth day in a roll, Singapore has reported more than 1000 cases.
Hydroxychloroquine, recommended by American President Donald Trump, was proved ineffective towards the virus.
Forensics in California proved that the first death case in America dates back to early February.
American Intelligence suggests Chinese agents helped spread fake news regarding lockdowns to create panic.
American Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticizes China for hiding the epidemic and making use of the epidemic to threaten nearby regions including Hong Kong and Taiwan.
WHO director Tedros claims WHO has tackled the pandemic on time.
Source: Now News, Worldometer, Taiwan News
COVID-19 Updates (23/4)
At the time of writing, 2,672,260 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 186,933 deaths worldwide. The US, Spain, Italy, France, and Germany are the worst affected countries by the pandemic. 731,825 have recovered.
China reports 10 new coronavirus cases.
China is donating an additional 30 million USD to WHO.
Chinese spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Geng Shuang, claims there are no wild animal wet markets in China.
Hong Kong reports 2 new cases, both of them are imported.
From Friday onwards, recoveries from COVID-19 in Hong Kong can enjoy free Chinese medical services for half a year.
The United Kingdom is offering coronavirus inspections for 300,000 personal in the coming year.
Another soldier onboard Taiwan’s “GoodWill Fleet” has contracted the virus, making a total of 29 on the fleet. Taiwan announced extension of banning tourist transferring through Taiwan.
For the fourth day in a roll, Singapore has reported more than 1000 cases.
Hydroxychloroquine, recommended by American President Donald Trump, was proved ineffective towards the virus.
Forensics in California proved that the first death case in America dates back to early February.
American Intelligence suggests Chinese agents helped spread fake news regarding lockdowns to create panic.
American Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticizes China for hiding the epidemic and making use of the epidemic to threaten nearby regions including Hong Kong and Taiwan.
WHO director Tedros claims WHO has tackled the pandemic on time.
Source: Now News, Worldometer, Taiwan News
#FailedState #OneCountryTwoSystems
Showing Xi Jinping's Portrait, New Minister Support China's Liaison Officers’ Involvement in Hong Kong Affairs
Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, former Chief of Immigration, was recently appointed as the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, replacing Patrick Nip Tak-kuen.
On the first day of office, Tsang resolutely agreed to implement the "Article 23" anti-subversion law, although his bureau did not lead the proposal. He said, “This is a matter of time, not a question of whether it should or shouldn’t be done. It must be implemented.”
... When being asked about the Article 22, Tsang said, “the offices have the authority and responsibility to supervise the implementation of One Country Two Systems in Hong Kong following the Basic Law. If they see happenings deviating from the intent of the Basic Law, it is legitimate to issue a statement and make comments.”
Source: CNews #Apr23
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Showing Xi Jinping's Portrait, New Minister Support China's Liaison Officers’ Involvement in Hong Kong Affairs
Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, former Chief of Immigration, was recently appointed as the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, replacing Patrick Nip Tak-kuen.
On the first day of office, Tsang resolutely agreed to implement the "Article 23" anti-subversion law, although his bureau did not lead the proposal. He said, “This is a matter of time, not a question of whether it should or shouldn’t be done. It must be implemented.”
... When being asked about the Article 22, Tsang said, “the offices have the authority and responsibility to supervise the implementation of One Country Two Systems in Hong Kong following the Basic Law. If they see happenings deviating from the intent of the Basic Law, it is legitimate to issue a statement and make comments.”
Source: CNews #Apr23
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#FailedState #OneCountryTwoSystems
Showing Xi Jinping's Portrait, New Minister Support China's Liaison Officers’ Involvement in Hong Kong Affairs
Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, former Chief of Immigration, was recently appointed as the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, replacing Patrick Nip Tak-kuen.
On the first day of office, Tsang resolutely agreed to implement the "Article 23" anti-subversion law, although his bureau did not lead the proposal. He said, “This is a matter of time, not a question of whether it should or shouldn’t be done. It must be implemented.”
When being asked about the National Anthem Law, Tsang said comments and suggestions were being collected for further deliberation in the Legislative Council once the second reading was resumed, so that the "city’s constitutional obligation could be duly fulfilled". He was hoping for the House Committee controversy at the Legislative Council to be resolved soon.
Reporters repeatedly asked whether the work of the Liaison Office fell within the scope of the Basic Law’s Article 22, which guarantees Beijing's non-interference of Hong Kong affairs. Without responding directly, Tsang briefly mentioned the two offices are representatives of the Central Government in Hong Kong to "supervise" its affairs. Tsang said, “the offices have the authority and responsibility to supervise the implementation of One Country Two Systems in Hong Kong following the Basic Law. If they see happenings deviating from the intent of the Basic Law, it is legitimate to issue a statement and make comments.”
Source: Citizen News #Apr23
Showing Xi Jinping's Portrait, New Minister Support China's Liaison Officers’ Involvement in Hong Kong Affairs
Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, former Chief of Immigration, was recently appointed as the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, replacing Patrick Nip Tak-kuen.
On the first day of office, Tsang resolutely agreed to implement the "Article 23" anti-subversion law, although his bureau did not lead the proposal. He said, “This is a matter of time, not a question of whether it should or shouldn’t be done. It must be implemented.”
When being asked about the National Anthem Law, Tsang said comments and suggestions were being collected for further deliberation in the Legislative Council once the second reading was resumed, so that the "city’s constitutional obligation could be duly fulfilled". He was hoping for the House Committee controversy at the Legislative Council to be resolved soon.
Reporters repeatedly asked whether the work of the Liaison Office fell within the scope of the Basic Law’s Article 22, which guarantees Beijing's non-interference of Hong Kong affairs. Without responding directly, Tsang briefly mentioned the two offices are representatives of the Central Government in Hong Kong to "supervise" its affairs. Tsang said, “the offices have the authority and responsibility to supervise the implementation of One Country Two Systems in Hong Kong following the Basic Law. If they see happenings deviating from the intent of the Basic Law, it is legitimate to issue a statement and make comments.”
Source: Citizen News #Apr23
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【新任局長】曾國衛：23條立法早晚問題 DQ議員是陰謀論 聶德權手震回應：任何調動都樂意
有傳媒就拍攝到，聶德權在回答這條英文問題時手震，左手緊握右手手腕。
A classic Political Doublethink : Carrie Lam’s interpretation of Liaison Office’s role in Hong Kong
March 28, 2017
Back in 2017, the then Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect Carrie Lam once said, “My stance is clear. The internal affairs and the high autonomy of Hong Kong are approved by the Legislative Council and handled by the HKSAR government and its Administration. The Liaison Office should not be bothered.
April 14, 2020
Carrie Lam stated that "the Liaison Office, being a state organization tasked to supervise Hong Kong Affairs, is legitimate to express care and concern to local affairs."
Source: DB Channel #Apr23
#Authoritarianism #OneCountryTwoSystems #Article22 #FailedState
March 28, 2017
Back in 2017, the then Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect Carrie Lam once said, “My stance is clear. The internal affairs and the high autonomy of Hong Kong are approved by the Legislative Council and handled by the HKSAR government and its Administration. The Liaison Office should not be bothered.
April 14, 2020
Carrie Lam stated that "the Liaison Office, being a state organization tasked to supervise Hong Kong Affairs, is legitimate to express care and concern to local affairs."
Source: DB Channel #Apr23
#Authoritarianism #OneCountryTwoSystems #Article22 #FailedState
#FailedState #Article22
Carrie Lam flip-flops her own verbatim transcription, calling it a misinterpretation
On April 21, 2020 before her routine meeting with the Executive Council, Carrie Lam spoke to the press, “At the constitutional, the governmental and the day-to-day operational levels, the [China's] Liaison Office has the right to comment. The Office can also advise the HKSAR government, because it belongs to the Central Government. This, I believe, is the right and responsibility of the Central Authorities in Hong Kong.”
Carrie Lam's statement was documented as a verbatim transcription; however, one day later on April 22, 2020 Carrie Lam denied what she had said.
“My statement has been misinterpreted. What I said about operation was misunderstood as day-to-day operation and as that the Liaison Office could comment and advise on matter like arrangements for contract."
Source: Apple Daily #Apr23 #OneCountryTwoSystems #CarrieLam #LiaisonOffice
Carrie Lam flip-flops her own verbatim transcription, calling it a misinterpretation
On April 21, 2020 before her routine meeting with the Executive Council, Carrie Lam spoke to the press, “At the constitutional, the governmental and the day-to-day operational levels, the [China's] Liaison Office has the right to comment. The Office can also advise the HKSAR government, because it belongs to the Central Government. This, I believe, is the right and responsibility of the Central Authorities in Hong Kong.”
Carrie Lam's statement was documented as a verbatim transcription; however, one day later on April 22, 2020 Carrie Lam denied what she had said.
“My statement has been misinterpreted. What I said about operation was misunderstood as day-to-day operation and as that the Liaison Office could comment and advise on matter like arrangements for contract."
Source: Apple Daily #Apr23 #OneCountryTwoSystems #CarrieLam #LiaisonOffice
#FailedState
Erratic police enforcement of gathering ban favouring pro-Beijing legislators
Pro-democracy legislator Tanya Chan, District Councilor Lee Yue Shun and a group of fitness coaches petitioned to the government to ease the gathering ban so that fitness centres can operate under a prescribed framework.
At the scene, police demanded Lee to comply with the gathering ban, reminding him to contain the petition group to no more than 4 persons. The police stated that even if the petitioners gathered in separate batches, they could still be charged and fined as long as they share the same goal.
In contrary, 5 pro-Beijing legislators including Elizabeth Quat Pui-fan and Junius Ho and their supporters were allowed to demonstrate outside the Legislative Council building. The group demanded for the disqualification of the pro-democracy legislator Dennis Kwok. The police did not cite the gathering ban nor stop them, claiming that Junius Ho was only a guest.
Source: InMedia #Apr23
Erratic police enforcement of gathering ban favouring pro-Beijing legislators
Pro-democracy legislator Tanya Chan, District Councilor Lee Yue Shun and a group of fitness coaches petitioned to the government to ease the gathering ban so that fitness centres can operate under a prescribed framework.
At the scene, police demanded Lee to comply with the gathering ban, reminding him to contain the petition group to no more than 4 persons. The police stated that even if the petitioners gathered in separate batches, they could still be charged and fined as long as they share the same goal.
In contrary, 5 pro-Beijing legislators including Elizabeth Quat Pui-fan and Junius Ho and their supporters were allowed to demonstrate outside the Legislative Council building. The group demanded for the disqualification of the pro-democracy legislator Dennis Kwok. The police did not cite the gathering ban nor stop them, claiming that Junius Ho was only a guest.
Source: InMedia #Apr23
#OneCountryTwoSystems #CivilServant #PoliticalNeutrality
Hong Kong Government Official Displays Xi Jinping's Portrait as "Office Decoration"
[Editor's note: During the Anti-Extradition Law Protest in 2019, the Hong Kong SAR Government had repeatedly emphasized the political neutrality that should be upheld by the civil servants.]
The newly appointed Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Erick Kwok-wai Tsang was known for having Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping's portrait in his former office.
When Tsang was the chief of the Immigration Department, he had an interview conducted at his office, where a plate with Xi's portrait had caught the eye of many.
When asked by the media, Tsang brushed away by saying "it is a piece of office decoration," which does not worth "overreading".
Source: InMedia #Apr23 #Xijinping #Cult
Hong Kong Government Official Displays Xi Jinping's Portrait as "Office Decoration"
[Editor's note: During the Anti-Extradition Law Protest in 2019, the Hong Kong SAR Government had repeatedly emphasized the political neutrality that should be upheld by the civil servants.]
The newly appointed Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Erick Kwok-wai Tsang was known for having Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping's portrait in his former office.
When Tsang was the chief of the Immigration Department, he had an interview conducted at his office, where a plate with Xi's portrait had caught the eye of many.
When asked by the media, Tsang brushed away by saying "it is a piece of office decoration," which does not worth "overreading".
Source: InMedia #Apr23 #Xijinping #Cult
#FirstHand #Apr23
HK Governmemt Imposes #AmbushLockdown on #SouthHorizons
On April 23, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposes a lockdown on a residential block, namely Yee Lai Court, in South Horizons in Ap Lei Chau.
The police cordoned off the area at around 8:30pm and all residents are ordered to undergo #covid19 testing before 2am.
#PoliceState #Coronavirus
HK Governmemt Imposes #AmbushLockdown on #SouthHorizons
On April 23, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposes a lockdown on a residential block, namely Yee Lai Court, in South Horizons in Ap Lei Chau.
The police cordoned off the area at around 8:30pm and all residents are ordered to undergo #covid19 testing before 2am.
#PoliceState #Coronavirus
#PoliticalPrisoner #MassArrest
#PolyUSiege: HK Police Arrests 21 Civilians Including Student Standing in Public Exam
The police arrested 21 civilians in Hong Kong on the morning of April 26, 2021. The arrestees have refused bail in the Hong Kpng Polytechnic University (#PolyU) clash during the 2019 Anti-ELAB protest.
The Organised Crime and Triad Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force charged them with “perverting the course of justice” as they were suspected of assisting other civilians trapped in the PolyU campus to avoid from being tracked.
Stand News found that one of the arrestees is a public exam HKDSE candidate who was absent for the subject Liberal Studies - Paper 1 exam due to police detention.
His/ her educational pathway will be obstructed as this paper accounts for 56% of the assessment, which is a core subject and required to obtain at least a level 2 in university admission.
Source: Stand News #Apr23
https://bit.ly/3aCvqb2
#PoliceState #PoliticalSuppression
#PolyUSiege: HK Police Arrests 21 Civilians Including Student Standing in Public Exam
The police arrested 21 civilians in Hong Kong on the morning of April 26, 2021. The arrestees have refused bail in the Hong Kpng Polytechnic University (#PolyU) clash during the 2019 Anti-ELAB protest.
The Organised Crime and Triad Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force charged them with “perverting the course of justice” as they were suspected of assisting other civilians trapped in the PolyU campus to avoid from being tracked.
Stand News found that one of the arrestees is a public exam HKDSE candidate who was absent for the subject Liberal Studies - Paper 1 exam due to police detention.
His/ her educational pathway will be obstructed as this paper accounts for 56% of the assessment, which is a core subject and required to obtain at least a level 2 in university admission.
Source: Stand News #Apr23
https://bit.ly/3aCvqb2
#PoliceState #PoliticalSuppression
#BrainWashing
HK Authorities Impose National Security Education, Teaching How to Discern "Fake News"
Source: Stand News #Apr23
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HK Authorities Impose National Security Education, Teaching How to Discern "Fake News"
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HK Authorities Impose National Security Education, Teaching How to Discern "Fake News"
On April 22, 2021, more details on "national security education" have been revealed by the Education Bureau in Hong Kong.
The curricula cover 8 subjects including Chinese, information technology, business, and accounting.
According to the latest subject framework documents, at least 4 subjects require students to be able to identify "false information" and "fake news".
Primary-level general studies now require senior students to understand the potential impact on national security from "fake news" and other incorrect information.
At the secondary level, ICT curricula in Form 4-6 requires teachers to work with students to analyze "actual cases of false information spread by newspapers", in order to understand the consequences of spreading false information.
According to the Form 4-6 ICT national security subject framework, students must "understand the impact of false information on individuals, society, and even national security". They must learn to "discern truth from false information", so as to increase "awareness in obeying the national security law", thus nurturing students to "become proactive and responsible citizens."
The subject framework proposes a study on "the veracity of information", where students break into groups to research online information assigned by the teacher, and discuss different methods to determine whether it is true or false; as well as evaluating the impact on society of spreading false information.
Source: Stand News #Apr23
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/國安教育-教局再公布-8-科課程框架-中小學-4-科列明-教識辨-假新聞-假資訊/
#NationalSecurity #Education #MinistryofTruth #FailedState
HK Authorities Impose National Security Education, Teaching How to Discern "Fake News"
On April 22, 2021, more details on "national security education" have been revealed by the Education Bureau in Hong Kong.
The curricula cover 8 subjects including Chinese, information technology, business, and accounting.
According to the latest subject framework documents, at least 4 subjects require students to be able to identify "false information" and "fake news".
Primary-level general studies now require senior students to understand the potential impact on national security from "fake news" and other incorrect information.
At the secondary level, ICT curricula in Form 4-6 requires teachers to work with students to analyze "actual cases of false information spread by newspapers", in order to understand the consequences of spreading false information.
According to the Form 4-6 ICT national security subject framework, students must "understand the impact of false information on individuals, society, and even national security". They must learn to "discern truth from false information", so as to increase "awareness in obeying the national security law", thus nurturing students to "become proactive and responsible citizens."
The subject framework proposes a study on "the veracity of information", where students break into groups to research online information assigned by the teacher, and discuss different methods to determine whether it is true or false; as well as evaluating the impact on society of spreading false information.
Source: Stand News #Apr23
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/國安教育-教局再公布-8-科課程框架-中小學-4-科列明-教識辨-假新聞-假資訊/
#NationalSecurity #Education #MinistryofTruth #FailedState
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【國安教育】教局再公布 8 科課程框架 中小學 4 科列明 教識辨「假新聞」「假資訊」 | 立場報道 | 立場新聞
國家安全教育納入中小學課程，教育局昨日（22 日）再公布 8 個科目的國安課程框架，涵蓋中文、資訊科技、以至企...
#Resignation #FailedState
#ScoutAssociation led by #CarrieLam violates gathering ban, Commissioner: Ashamed to be part of the group
Source: Stand News #Apr23
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#ScoutAssociation led by #CarrieLam violates gathering ban, Commissioner: Ashamed to be part of the group
Source: Stand News #Apr23
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#ScoutAssociation led by #CarrieLam violates gathering ban, Commissioner: Ashamed to be part of the group
The Scout Association of Hong Kong, where Carrie Lam is named the Chief Scout, held a graduation dinner for the first class of Senior Executive Training Class. The event has reportedly violated the gathering ban as about 100 people attended the dinner.
According to Apple News, a former senior executive of the Association and current member of the Hong Kong police force at the scene, however, claimed that the dinner was a “private event” and therefore did not violate the ban. His speech aroused discontent among many scout members.
Wong Wai-chun who has been involved in the scout team for years expressed his frustration on Facebook. He posted a photo of a destroyed letter of appointment issued by Carrie Lam and indicated that he decided to quit his position as a commissioner of the headquarters.
Wong said, the incident has broken the trust in the team. Many scout leaders and members felt disappointed and angry because they were strictly “advised” even when they held events that were following the healthcare guidelines. The dinner held by the headquarters showed the double-standard of the organization.
Wong said he reflected his thoughts to the senior level, but his opinion was not considered. He felt that quitting the team was the only way to show his frustration, and he was “ashamed to be part of the group”.
Source: Stand News #Apr23
https://www.thestandnews.com/society/%E7%AB%A5%E8%BB%8D%E7%B8%BD%E6%9C%83%E6%99%9A%E5%AE%B4%E7%96%91%E9%81%95%E9%99%90%E8%81%9A%E4%BB%A4-%E5%8A%A9%E7%90%86%E7%B8%BD%E9%83%A8%E7%B8%BD%E7%9B%A3%E6%96%A5%E6%AC%A0%E8%AA%A0%E4%BF%A1-%E6%92%95%E7%88%9B%E5%A7%94%E4%BB%BB%E6%9B%B8%E8%AB%8B%E8%BE%AD-%E6%81%A5%E8%88%87%E7%82%BA%E4%BC%8D/
#ScoutAssociation led by #CarrieLam violates gathering ban, Commissioner: Ashamed to be part of the group
The Scout Association of Hong Kong, where Carrie Lam is named the Chief Scout, held a graduation dinner for the first class of Senior Executive Training Class. The event has reportedly violated the gathering ban as about 100 people attended the dinner.
According to Apple News, a former senior executive of the Association and current member of the Hong Kong police force at the scene, however, claimed that the dinner was a “private event” and therefore did not violate the ban. His speech aroused discontent among many scout members.
Wong Wai-chun who has been involved in the scout team for years expressed his frustration on Facebook. He posted a photo of a destroyed letter of appointment issued by Carrie Lam and indicated that he decided to quit his position as a commissioner of the headquarters.
Wong said, the incident has broken the trust in the team. Many scout leaders and members felt disappointed and angry because they were strictly “advised” even when they held events that were following the healthcare guidelines. The dinner held by the headquarters showed the double-standard of the organization.
Wong said he reflected his thoughts to the senior level, but his opinion was not considered. He felt that quitting the team was the only way to show his frustration, and he was “ashamed to be part of the group”.
Source: Stand News #Apr23
https://www.thestandnews.com/society/%E7%AB%A5%E8%BB%8D%E7%B8%BD%E6%9C%83%E6%99%9A%E5%AE%B4%E7%96%91%E9%81%95%E9%99%90%E8%81%9A%E4%BB%A4-%E5%8A%A9%E7%90%86%E7%B8%BD%E9%83%A8%E7%B8%BD%E7%9B%A3%E6%96%A5%E6%AC%A0%E8%AA%A0%E4%BF%A1-%E6%92%95%E7%88%9B%E5%A7%94%E4%BB%BB%E6%9B%B8%E8%AB%8B%E8%BE%AD-%E6%81%A5%E8%88%87%E7%82%BA%E4%BC%8D/
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由特首林鄭月娥擔任「總領袖」的香港童軍總會，在 3 月 27 日晚於尖沙咀童軍中心舉行「第一屆行政人員高級訓練...
#PoliticalDiscrimination #Censorship
HK Government Fires #CivilServant for Not Signing Allegiance Oath
Source: InMedia; HKCTU #Apr23
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HK Government Fires #CivilServant for Not Signing Allegiance Oath
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HK Government Fires #CivilServant for Not Signing Allegiance Oath
Mr. Wu had been a civil servant in Hong Kong for over 30 years serving the governments before and after the handover. He was recently fired for not signing the government-required oath indicating his allegiance to Hong Kong Basic Law.
On April 12, 2021, he received the suspension order from his workplace, Environmental Department. Since then, he has not received any response upon his inquiry of the government's decision.
Mr. Wu recounted that he was asked by the management to sign the oath on March 12, the last day of submission. Mr. Wu in the end signed the document and turned in three copies: one in person and two by fax.
However, the government decided to fire him directly and did not follow up with his query. On April 20, 2021, the management of the Department bar Mr. Wu from returning to the office. On April 23, the Department cleared his desk and claimed that his belongings would be sent to his home, or the landfill otherwise. Mr. Wu was unable to retrieve his medication and the keys to his home. He has since then spent a few days on the street.
The statement released by the union #HKCTU pointed out that Mr. Wu had been fulfilling his duty as a civil servant for over 30 years. The behavior of the government clearly endangers the rights of the employees with a different voice.
Source: InMedia; HKCTU #Apr23
https://bit.ly/3tLzc9x
#FailedState #Infringement
HK Government Fires #CivilServant for Not Signing Allegiance Oath
Mr. Wu had been a civil servant in Hong Kong for over 30 years serving the governments before and after the handover. He was recently fired for not signing the government-required oath indicating his allegiance to Hong Kong Basic Law.
On April 12, 2021, he received the suspension order from his workplace, Environmental Department. Since then, he has not received any response upon his inquiry of the government's decision.
Mr. Wu recounted that he was asked by the management to sign the oath on March 12, the last day of submission. Mr. Wu in the end signed the document and turned in three copies: one in person and two by fax.
However, the government decided to fire him directly and did not follow up with his query. On April 20, 2021, the management of the Department bar Mr. Wu from returning to the office. On April 23, the Department cleared his desk and claimed that his belongings would be sent to his home, or the landfill otherwise. Mr. Wu was unable to retrieve his medication and the keys to his home. He has since then spent a few days on the street.
The statement released by the union #HKCTU pointed out that Mr. Wu had been fulfilling his duty as a civil servant for over 30 years. The behavior of the government clearly endangers the rights of the employees with a different voice.
Source: InMedia; HKCTU #Apr23
https://bit.ly/3tLzc9x
#FailedState #Infringement
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被指無宣誓 環保署公務員遭停職 禁取回家門匙須露宿街頭 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒報導）政府要求全體公務員宣誓擁護《基本法》及效忠特區政府，早前公務員事務局局長聶德權指，未有依例宣誓的公務員或被停職。於環保署任職30多年的胡先生，被指未有簽妥宣誓聲明，於4月12日遭停職。胡先生指，環保署副署長徐浩光下令，禁止他返回辦公室取回私人物件，包括鑰匙和藥物，令他露宿街頭多天；高層亦要求胡的上司在未經胡授權下，清理他放於辦公室內的物
#PoliticalProsecution #HumanitarianCrisis
#PressFreedom at stake in Hong Kong: #US and #EU Condemn Conviction of #Journalist
Source: Stand News #Apr23
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#PressFreedom at stake in Hong Kong: #US and #EU Condemn Conviction of #Journalist
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#PressFreedom at stake in Hong Kong: #US and #EU Condemn Conviction of #Journalist
On April 22, 2021 the day Hong Kong court found in investigative reporter #BaoChoy guilty over car license searches made for news report, the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macau immediately expressed concern about the situation in Hong Kong and pointed out that "the law should not be deployed in a way that stifles legitimate journalism."
The Office also alerted that in the case of Hong Kong, "press freedom cannot be taken for granted."
On April 23, 2021, #NedPrice, spokeperson of the State Department of the United States, condemned the prosecution of journalist Bao Choy by the Hong Kong authorities. He expressed that "the U.S. is deeply disappointed in the conviction of Hong Kong journalist Bao Choy for merely doing her job."
Price recgonized Bao Choy "a champion of press freedom (guaranteed by the Joint Declaration) whose important contributions were just recognized by the Kam Yiu-yu Press Freedom Award."
Source: Stand News #Apr23
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E8%94%A1%E7%8E%89%E7%8E%B2%E7%BD%AA%E6%88%90-%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%E5%8B%99%E9%99%A2-%E6%B7%B1%E8%A1%A8%E5%A4%B1%E6%9C%9B-%E5%BC%B7%E8%AA%BF%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E%E8%87%AA%E7%94%B1%E7%8D%B2%E4%B8%AD%E8%8B%B1%E8%81%AF%E5%90%88%E8%81%B2%E6%98%8E%E4%BF%9D%E8%AD%89/
#PressFreedom at stake in Hong Kong: #US and #EU Condemn Conviction of #Journalist
On April 22, 2021 the day Hong Kong court found in investigative reporter #BaoChoy guilty over car license searches made for news report, the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macau immediately expressed concern about the situation in Hong Kong and pointed out that "the law should not be deployed in a way that stifles legitimate journalism."
The Office also alerted that in the case of Hong Kong, "press freedom cannot be taken for granted."
On April 23, 2021, #NedPrice, spokeperson of the State Department of the United States, condemned the prosecution of journalist Bao Choy by the Hong Kong authorities. He expressed that "the U.S. is deeply disappointed in the conviction of Hong Kong journalist Bao Choy for merely doing her job."
Price recgonized Bao Choy "a champion of press freedom (guaranteed by the Joint Declaration) whose important contributions were just recognized by the Kam Yiu-yu Press Freedom Award."
Source: Stand News #Apr23
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E8%94%A1%E7%8E%89%E7%8E%B2%E7%BD%AA%E6%88%90-%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%E5%8B%99%E9%99%A2-%E6%B7%B1%E8%A1%A8%E5%A4%B1%E6%9C%9B-%E5%BC%B7%E8%AA%BF%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E%E8%87%AA%E7%94%B1%E7%8D%B2%E4%B8%AD%E8%8B%B1%E8%81%AF%E5%90%88%E8%81%B2%E6%98%8E%E4%BF%9D%E8%AD%89/
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