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Police Aggresively Pushes Shopper For No Reason
Mass arrests ensued after the police stormed in Yoho Mall, Yuen Long. December 21 marks 5 months of the Triad attack on civilians (some Hongkongers referred it to a "terrorist attack") in Yuen Long on July 21.
At around 12 on December 21, the police patrolled and searched around the shopping mall. The video shows how a shopper with his hands at the back, who had already given way to the force, was suddenly pushed by an officer. The civilian nearly fell, but quickly found himself surrounded. At last, he walked away from the police.
Source: RTHK #Dec21
Mass arrests ensued after the police stormed in Yoho Mall, Yuen Long. December 21 marks 5 months of the Triad attack on civilians (some Hongkongers referred it to a "terrorist attack") in Yuen Long on July 21.
At around 12 on December 21, the police patrolled and searched around the shopping mall. The video shows how a shopper with his hands at the back, who had already given way to the force, was suddenly pushed by an officer. The civilian nearly fell, but quickly found himself surrounded. At last, he walked away from the police.
Source: RTHK #Dec21
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#PoliceState #HongKongPolice
Police Obstruct Arrestee From Giving Out his Name to Passersby;
Police Officer to Themselves: “Keep it up, Hong Kong Police!”
On December 21, plainclothed police followed shoppers in Harbour City while riot police standing by around Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront stormed into the shopping mall and made numerous arrests.
Among the arrested, a youngster was taken into custody outside Star House. When passerby’s asked him for his name, police officers made noises, trying to cover the voice of the youngster.
A police mocked the young person, saying his name was “the arrestee”. Another police kept shouting “Keep it up, Hong Kong Police!”, making the scene awkward.
Source: CBC #Dec21
Police Obstruct Arrestee From Giving Out his Name to Passersby;
Police Officer to Themselves: “Keep it up, Hong Kong Police!”
On December 21, plainclothed police followed shoppers in Harbour City while riot police standing by around Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront stormed into the shopping mall and made numerous arrests.
Among the arrested, a youngster was taken into custody outside Star House. When passerby’s asked him for his name, police officers made noises, trying to cover the voice of the youngster.
A police mocked the young person, saying his name was “the arrestee”. Another police kept shouting “Keep it up, Hong Kong Police!”, making the scene awkward.
Source: CBC #Dec21
#Christmas2019 #ChristmasFeast
Chef Beseiged in PolyU Cooks Christmas Feast For Free
During the police siege of Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU), “Mr Chef” has stayed inside throughout to provide meals for those besieged. After he had left the campus, he was sent to Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre owing to his conditions. He was discharged from the hospital on December 20.
Glory Restaurant (Guong Wing Bing Sutt), a protest-friendly restaurant, posted on Facebook indicating that they were in touch with “Mr Chef”, as Mr. Chef expressed his wish, “I want to cook a Christmas Feast for all these kids for free!”
After discussions, the restaurant decided to lend their venue to “Mr Chef” to offer a feast on the day of Christmas #Dec25.
The restaurant has announced their temporary closure between 1700 and 1900 on December 25 for preparation. Then Christmas meal will be offered for free during 5 hours.
“Mr Chef wants no money for the feast, but love, courage and justice,” writes the Facebook post. Half of the revenue, including the costs, will be donated to charity, while the other half will go to “Mr. Chef Fund” to support the next meal.
A tips box will be available at the scene.
Source: Stand News #Dec21
http://bit.ly/34GpVlD
Chef Beseiged in PolyU Cooks Christmas Feast For Free
During the police siege of Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU), “Mr Chef” has stayed inside throughout to provide meals for those besieged. After he had left the campus, he was sent to Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre owing to his conditions. He was discharged from the hospital on December 20.
Glory Restaurant (Guong Wing Bing Sutt), a protest-friendly restaurant, posted on Facebook indicating that they were in touch with “Mr Chef”, as Mr. Chef expressed his wish, “I want to cook a Christmas Feast for all these kids for free!”
After discussions, the restaurant decided to lend their venue to “Mr Chef” to offer a feast on the day of Christmas #Dec25.
The restaurant has announced their temporary closure between 1700 and 1900 on December 25 for preparation. Then Christmas meal will be offered for free during 5 hours.
“Mr Chef wants no money for the feast, but love, courage and justice,” writes the Facebook post. Half of the revenue, including the costs, will be donated to charity, while the other half will go to “Mr. Chef Fund” to support the next meal.
A tips box will be available at the scene.
Source: Stand News #Dec21
http://bit.ly/34GpVlD
#Ration #Blackout #China
Southern China Experiences Electricity and Water Shortage
In December 2020, the Chinese authorities has imposed control over electricity consumption according to "wartime measures". On Dec 21, the control has seemingly been extended to the Guangdong Province, affecting cities like Guangzhou, Dongguan. Foshan, Huizhou and Zhuhai.
In the evening, there is even no electricity to power the street lamps. Many Chinese netizens uploaded photos of the blackout on social media.
At around midnight, it was reported that many areas experienced water shortage simultaneously due to the lack of electricity supply for the water pump.
The Guangzhou Electricty Bureau replied to an inquiring citizen, claiming the electric grid was out of order.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec21
https://hk.appledaily.com/china/20201221/DFOWAVAG5RDHNMJ7F3IYCFUSCY/
Southern China Experiences Electricity and Water Shortage
In December 2020, the Chinese authorities has imposed control over electricity consumption according to "wartime measures". On Dec 21, the control has seemingly been extended to the Guangdong Province, affecting cities like Guangzhou, Dongguan. Foshan, Huizhou and Zhuhai.
In the evening, there is even no electricity to power the street lamps. Many Chinese netizens uploaded photos of the blackout on social media.
At around midnight, it was reported that many areas experienced water shortage simultaneously due to the lack of electricity supply for the water pump.
The Guangzhou Electricty Bureau replied to an inquiring citizen, claiming the electric grid was out of order.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec21
https://hk.appledaily.com/china/20201221/DFOWAVAG5RDHNMJ7F3IYCFUSCY/
#Breaking
The court of Final Appeal rules mask constitutional for all public events including authorised assemblies
In April 2020, the high courts ruled that anti-mask ban under emergency regulation on “public danger” is constitutional. Twenty-four incumbent lawmakers, Leung Kwok-hung and the government, have lodged judicial review on the anti-mask law in the Court of Final Appeal. Today (21 December), the court of Final Appeal handed down its judgement and upheld the government’s right to impose emergency measures. Also, it rules the mask ban is constitutional. Mask ban regulation applies all public gatherings, both unauthorised and those approved by police amid de-escalating the situation and ending the violence.
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal Geoffrey Ma Tao-Li, and three Permanent Judges of the Court of Final Appeal including Mr Justice Ribeiro, Mr Justice Fok and Mr Justice Cheung, handled this appeal.
The argument of pro-camp stated that the power of “emergency regulation ordinance” was excess like unconstrained in the installation of a nuclear bomb. The ordinance applies in unauthorised assemblies under “Mask ban regulation” is over suppression of civilians’ rights. The government said “emergency regulation ordinance” has been reviewed by the court twice and is ruled as constitutional and it is under Hong Kong Basic Law after reunifying. Also, the government emphasised that mask ban regulation applies in unauthorised and approved assemblies amid deterrence peaceful civilian supporting violent protesters.
#HongKong #HongKongProtest #AntiMaskBan
Source: StandNews #Dec21
https://www.thestandnews.com/court/%E7%A6%81%E8%92%99%E9%9D%A2%E6%B3%95%E5%8F%B8%E6%B3%95%E8%A6%86%E6%A0%B8-%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C%E7%B5%82%E6%A5%B5%E5%8B%9D%E8%A8%B4-%E9%9D%9E%E6%B3%95-%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E9%9B%86%E6%9C%83%E5%9D%87%E5%8F%AF%E7%A6%81%E8%92%99%E9%9D%A2/
The court of Final Appeal rules mask constitutional for all public events including authorised assemblies
In April 2020, the high courts ruled that anti-mask ban under emergency regulation on “public danger” is constitutional. Twenty-four incumbent lawmakers, Leung Kwok-hung and the government, have lodged judicial review on the anti-mask law in the Court of Final Appeal. Today (21 December), the court of Final Appeal handed down its judgement and upheld the government’s right to impose emergency measures. Also, it rules the mask ban is constitutional. Mask ban regulation applies all public gatherings, both unauthorised and those approved by police amid de-escalating the situation and ending the violence.
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal Geoffrey Ma Tao-Li, and three Permanent Judges of the Court of Final Appeal including Mr Justice Ribeiro, Mr Justice Fok and Mr Justice Cheung, handled this appeal.
The argument of pro-camp stated that the power of “emergency regulation ordinance” was excess like unconstrained in the installation of a nuclear bomb. The ordinance applies in unauthorised assemblies under “Mask ban regulation” is over suppression of civilians’ rights. The government said “emergency regulation ordinance” has been reviewed by the court twice and is ruled as constitutional and it is under Hong Kong Basic Law after reunifying. Also, the government emphasised that mask ban regulation applies in unauthorised and approved assemblies amid deterrence peaceful civilian supporting violent protesters.
#HongKong #HongKongProtest #AntiMaskBan
Source: StandNews #Dec21
https://www.thestandnews.com/court/%E7%A6%81%E8%92%99%E9%9D%A2%E6%B3%95%E5%8F%B8%E6%B3%95%E8%A6%86%E6%A0%B8-%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C%E7%B5%82%E6%A5%B5%E5%8B%9D%E8%A8%B4-%E9%9D%9E%E6%B3%95-%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E9%9B%86%E6%9C%83%E5%9D%87%E5%8F%AF%E7%A6%81%E8%92%99%E9%9D%A2/
#Save12HKYouth #bringthemback
Families of 12 Hong Kong Youth demand for open trail
Source: FirstHand; #Dec21
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Families of 12 Hong Kong Youth demand for open trail
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"Are you a reporter?" Police Demand Reporters to Disperse from 7.21 Memorial
1810 | Yuen Long
Tonight marks the 17th month of the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack. Some citizens gathered at the Yuen Long West Rail bus terminal and set up signboards with photos detailing that night's indiscriminate attack on innocent civilians.
Large crowds of police officers arrived at the scene, calling out on loudspeakers demanding reporters to disperse or risk violating 599G, a gathering ban. They also approached individual civilians and asked, "are you a reporter? Are you a reporter?"
On the evening of 21 July 2019, a large group of white-clad mobsters, allegedly collude with Police, indiscriminately attacked pro-democracy protesters on their way home on a West Rail train with steel rods and rattan canes. At least 45 people were severely injured, including the elderly, children, journalists and lawmakers.
#Dec21 #721YuenLongAttack #PoliceState
"Are you a reporter?" Police Demand Reporters to Disperse from 7.21 Memorial
1810 | Yuen Long
Tonight marks the 17th month of the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack. Some citizens gathered at the Yuen Long West Rail bus terminal and set up signboards with photos detailing that night's indiscriminate attack on innocent civilians.
Large crowds of police officers arrived at the scene, calling out on loudspeakers demanding reporters to disperse or risk violating 599G, a gathering ban. They also approached individual civilians and asked, "are you a reporter? Are you a reporter?"
On the evening of 21 July 2019, a large group of white-clad mobsters, allegedly collude with Police, indiscriminately attacked pro-democracy protesters on their way home on a West Rail train with steel rods and rattan canes. At least 45 people were severely injured, including the elderly, children, journalists and lawmakers.
#Dec21 #721YuenLongAttack #PoliceState
#FirstHand
Heavy Police Presence at Yuen Long Rail Station Frisking Innocent Passerbys
1830 | Yuen Long
Although the police on the scene did not set up a cordon line, they started conducting stop and search on civilians passing near the 7.21 photo displays at Yuen Long West Rail Station.
#Dec21 #721YuenLongAttack #PoliceState
Heavy Police Presence at Yuen Long Rail Station Frisking Innocent Passerbys
1830 | Yuen Long
Although the police on the scene did not set up a cordon line, they started conducting stop and search on civilians passing near the 7.21 photo displays at Yuen Long West Rail Station.
#Dec21 #721YuenLongAttack #PoliceState
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1930 | Yuen Long
District Councilor calls for Hongkongers to continue the fight for democracy
Lam Chun, Yuen Long District Councilor and organizer of today’s 7.21 photo display, spoke to citizens attending the memorial tonight. He expressed his understanding that Hongkongers might be disappointed and disillusioned when seeing pro-democracy protesters being arrested or jailed, or even forced to flee the city and seek asylum in foreign countries.
Lam reassured citizens of his support, and expressed his strong belief in street-level activism. stating that it is the only way out for Hongkongers to rally for democracy.
#FirstHand #Dec21 #721YuenLongAttack
District Councilor calls for Hongkongers to continue the fight for democracy
Lam Chun, Yuen Long District Councilor and organizer of today’s 7.21 photo display, spoke to citizens attending the memorial tonight. He expressed his understanding that Hongkongers might be disappointed and disillusioned when seeing pro-democracy protesters being arrested or jailed, or even forced to flee the city and seek asylum in foreign countries.
Lam reassured citizens of his support, and expressed his strong belief in street-level activism. stating that it is the only way out for Hongkongers to rally for democracy.
#FirstHand #Dec21 #721YuenLongAttack
#FirstHand #HistoricalNegationism
Granny Wong: Truth of 721 incident will eventually be divulged
#Dec21 #NeverForget #NeverForgive #CoverUp #Whitewash #YuenLong721
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Granny Wong: Truth of 721 incident will eventually be divulged
#Dec21 #NeverForget #NeverForgive #CoverUp #Whitewash #YuenLong721
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#FirstHand
"Winter Solstice With You": District Councillor Spreads Christmas Cheer at Street Booth
Tonight is winter solstice, traditionally a night of dinner and gathering with family and friends. With the epidemic, however, it is not so feasible to go out and celebrate the solstice, or the coming Christmas neither. With so much disheartening news of Hongkongers facing political persecution in the city, and even in China - as in the case of #Save12HKYouths - many in the city find themselves with little Christmas joy this year.
Tonight, Mongkok North District Councillor Siu Tak-kin set up a street-side Christmas display, with a 4-meter Christmas tree and a 2-meter-tall snowman figure. Many citizens passing by posed for Christmas photos. Siu's district council team had originally ordered wall calendars to be handed out to citizens, but the shipment was detained in China. Instead, Siu's team printed new calendar posters, and handed them out to passing citizens.
They also set up a table for "Christmas cards for 12 HKers", where citizens could write their thoughts to the 12 detained Hongkongers. Siu will later mail them to the 12's detention center in Shenzhen.
#Dec21 #WinterSolstice #Heartwarming
"Winter Solstice With You": District Councillor Spreads Christmas Cheer at Street Booth
Tonight is winter solstice, traditionally a night of dinner and gathering with family and friends. With the epidemic, however, it is not so feasible to go out and celebrate the solstice, or the coming Christmas neither. With so much disheartening news of Hongkongers facing political persecution in the city, and even in China - as in the case of #Save12HKYouths - many in the city find themselves with little Christmas joy this year.
Tonight, Mongkok North District Councillor Siu Tak-kin set up a street-side Christmas display, with a 4-meter Christmas tree and a 2-meter-tall snowman figure. Many citizens passing by posed for Christmas photos. Siu's district council team had originally ordered wall calendars to be handed out to citizens, but the shipment was detained in China. Instead, Siu's team printed new calendar posters, and handed them out to passing citizens.
They also set up a table for "Christmas cards for 12 HKers", where citizens could write their thoughts to the 12 detained Hongkongers. Siu will later mail them to the 12's detention center in Shenzhen.
#Dec21 #WinterSolstice #Heartwarming
#WorldAgainstCCP
#US Impose Additional #Visa Restrictions on Chinese Officials Engaged in Human Rights Abuse
//The United States on Dec 21, 2020 imposed additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses, taking further action against Beijing.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the restrictions affected officials believed to be responsible for or complicit in repressing religious practitioners, ethnic minority groups, dissidents and others:
“China’s authoritarian rulers impose draconian restrictions on the Chinese people’s freedoms of expression, religion or belief, association, and the right to peaceful assembly..."
On Friday, Washington added dozens of Chinese companies, including top chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp and drone manufacturer SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd, to a trade blacklist.//
Image: Apple Daily
Source: Reuters #Dec21
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-rights-idUSKBN28V2B5
#US Impose Additional #Visa Restrictions on Chinese Officials Engaged in Human Rights Abuse
//The United States on Dec 21, 2020 imposed additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses, taking further action against Beijing.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the restrictions affected officials believed to be responsible for or complicit in repressing religious practitioners, ethnic minority groups, dissidents and others:
“China’s authoritarian rulers impose draconian restrictions on the Chinese people’s freedoms of expression, religion or belief, association, and the right to peaceful assembly..."
On Friday, Washington added dozens of Chinese companies, including top chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp and drone manufacturer SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd, to a trade blacklist.//
Image: Apple Daily
Source: Reuters #Dec21
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-rights-idUSKBN28V2B5
#Huawei #MengWanZhou Caught Wearing 'Made in Taiwan' Mask
//Meng Wanzhou, who is the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, appeared in a Canadian court on Dec 21, 2020.
Most notable to Taiwanese observers was the fact that she was wearing a purple surgical face mask with the words "Made in Taiwan" in plain sight on the lower righthand corner of the face covering.
The fact that she was wearing a mask manufactured in Taiwan was extraordinary given that Meng is at the eye of the storm for an intense geopolitical rivalry between China and the U.S. and its ally — Taiwan. Meng's company, which is a national champion for China and has numerous ties to the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) and People's Liberation Army (#PLA), has become a major target of sanctions and litigation by the Trump administration amid the trade war between the U.S. and China.//
Source: Taiwan News #Dec21
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https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4019525
#WuhanPneumonia
//Meng Wanzhou, who is the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, appeared in a Canadian court on Dec 21, 2020.
Most notable to Taiwanese observers was the fact that she was wearing a purple surgical face mask with the words "Made in Taiwan" in plain sight on the lower righthand corner of the face covering.
The fact that she was wearing a mask manufactured in Taiwan was extraordinary given that Meng is at the eye of the storm for an intense geopolitical rivalry between China and the U.S. and its ally — Taiwan. Meng's company, which is a national champion for China and has numerous ties to the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) and People's Liberation Army (#PLA), has become a major target of sanctions and litigation by the Trump administration amid the trade war between the U.S. and China.//
Source: Taiwan News #Dec21
Read full article:
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4019525
#WuhanPneumonia
What it’s like living next to a Belt and Road Project
A lot reviews and analysis have been written about China’s multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative by economists, political scientists, and climate experts; however, it’s rare to hear from the people whose lives are directly affected by the program.
It was a chance for them to express their concerns, such as disputes over land use rights, water and air pollution, deforestation, and loss of indigenous culture are just some of the issues they raised. The stories are a powerful reminder to governments and investors to consider the environmental and social impact of the BRI.
Source: Bloomberg #Dec21
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-21/what-it-s-like-living-next-to-a-belt-and-road-project
#BRI #BeltRoadInitiative #China #Environmental
A lot reviews and analysis have been written about China’s multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative by economists, political scientists, and climate experts; however, it’s rare to hear from the people whose lives are directly affected by the program.
It was a chance for them to express their concerns, such as disputes over land use rights, water and air pollution, deforestation, and loss of indigenous culture are just some of the issues they raised. The stories are a powerful reminder to governments and investors to consider the environmental and social impact of the BRI.
Source: Bloomberg #Dec21
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-21/what-it-s-like-living-next-to-a-belt-and-road-project
#BRI #BeltRoadInitiative #China #Environmental
India may ease rules for non-Chinese investments from Hong Kong
India may reduce scrutiny of deal by Hong Kong-based investors in which Chinese firms don’t involve in the transaction. The proposals under consideration include making it mandatory for beneficial owners from nations sharing a land border with India to seek the government’s permission to acquire more than 10% stake in the local firms.
With escalating border tension with China, India has been taking a series of steps in retaliation by banning Chinese apps, tightening visa rules for Chinese nationals and imposing curbs on companies from nations sharing a land border from bidding for government contracts.
Source: Bloomberg #Dec21
https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/india-may-ease-rules-for-non-chinese-investments-from-hong-kong
#India #IndiaMA #China #HongKong
India may reduce scrutiny of deal by Hong Kong-based investors in which Chinese firms don’t involve in the transaction. The proposals under consideration include making it mandatory for beneficial owners from nations sharing a land border with India to seek the government’s permission to acquire more than 10% stake in the local firms.
With escalating border tension with China, India has been taking a series of steps in retaliation by banning Chinese apps, tightening visa rules for Chinese nationals and imposing curbs on companies from nations sharing a land border from bidding for government contracts.
Source: Bloomberg #Dec21
https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/india-may-ease-rules-for-non-chinese-investments-from-hong-kong
#India #IndiaMA #China #HongKong
I left Hong Kong for London so I could tell Britain the truth about China: Nathan Law
Source: The Guardian #Dec21
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