Chinese dissident targets Apple, Nike, others after report says they lobbied to weaken forced labor bill

In the United States, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is designed to cracker down on ellegef human rights abuses against Muslim minority groups in Vjins’s far west,. The bill come under pressure from multinational companies including Nike, Apple and Coca-Cola, according to a report in the New York Times.

Exiled Chinese dissident Badiucao, who in September was awarded the Vaclav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent, took to Twitter to launch a series of satirical images targeting Nike, Apple and Coca-Cola for their alleged efforts to weaken the bill.

One of Badiucao's satirical images tries to draw a contrast with Nike's endorsement of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's "take a knee" initiative. The Apple image mimics the company's iPhone advertising, but changes the product name to "iChain."

Source: CNBC #Dec04

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/04/china-uighurs-artist-badiucao-targets-apple-nike-coca-cola-muji.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard

#Uyghur #China Badiucao #Nike #Apple #CocaCola

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"Are you a reporter?" Police Demand Reporters to Disperse from 7.21 Memorial

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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

China accuses Danish politicians in feud over Hong Kong

Source: AP News #Dec04

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China accuses Danish politicians in feud over Hong Kong

Ted Hui, exiled Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist, visited Denmark on Tuesday, December 1st at the invitation of Danish lawmakers. Chinese officials said the Danish politicians violated the “basic norms governing international relations” and that their decision “damages Denmark’s image as a country that has always emphasized the rule of law.”

Hui will soon move to Britain, which has extended residency rights for up to 3 million Hong Kong holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports, allowing them to live and work there for five years and eventually obtain citizenship. In response to this new immigration policy, Hua Chunying stated “China will consider no longer recognizing BNO passports as valid travel documents, and we reserve the right to take further measures.”

She also made China’s position clear in a briefing in response to Hui’s arrival in Denmark. “We oppose any individual, organization or country interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs, meddling in Hong Kong’s judicial sovereignty and harboring Hong Kong criminals in any way.”

Source: AP News #Dec04

https://apnews.com/article/3e2fe5b4a0da9e630d40fc8716fd1a70

#HongKong #Demark #TedHui #HKLegCo #lawmarker #BNO

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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

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Granny Wong: Truth of 721 incident will eventually be divulged

Granny Wong was sighted in Yuen Long West Rail Station braving the grip of National Security Law and enforcement of social distancing restrictions in Hong Kong. Despite her old age, Granny Wong displayed of her behaviour, courage and defiance to fight on for democracy and freedom.

Pointing at a movie poster that read “Lie”, Wong wanted Hongkongers to remain hopeful that “lies will be burst eventually like balloons being popped.”

On the evening of 21 July 2019, a large group of white-clad mobsters, allegedly linked to triads, 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. Hong Kong Police, suspected of colluding with the white-clad mobsters, has then been criticised for their inaction in the incident amid the attack of innocent civilians.

However, Hong Kong police were attempting to re-write the history as recounting the clashes as "between two evenly-matched rivals" and denied that they were slow to respond.

#PoliceState #CoverUp #Whitewash #YuenLong721

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"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

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Defendant Was Charged with Conspiracy to Commit A Riot for Having A Similar Name To The Tenant's

Source: Apple Daily #Dec16

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Defendant Was Charged with Conspiracy to Commit A Riot for Having A Similar Name To The Tenant's

Hong Kong police arrested 6 men and women on October 1, 2019 after they found camp fuel and shredded cloth inside a flat in Causeway Bay.

The 6 civilians were charged with" conspiracy to commit a riot". A “no case to answer” submission (also known as “half-time” submission) was made at the District Court on Dec 17, 2020

The defence claimed that the prosecution failed to prove the existence of an agreement between the defendants. The barrister pointed out that the name of the tenant does not match the name of the defendant, and there is no item in the unit that belongs to the defendant.Thus, they decided to make a submission of “no case to answer”, requesting that the defendants do not have to plead.

The prosecution argued that the name of the tenant was similar to that of the defendant but agreed that there was no evidence of the defendant’s involvement in the case other than the fact that he has been filmed on surveillance footage once, on the floor in question.

Source: Apple Daily #Dec16

https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201216/MK4TXT6OJVH7VAUDZUKMVO3LAU/

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HK Gov't's Proposes to Allow Immigration Officers to Carry Arms

Source: Ming Pao #Dec16
Photo: BrandHK

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HK Gov't's Proposes to Allow Immigration Officers to Carry Arms

In order to expedite the screening procedures for non-refoulement claims, the Hong Komg SAR government proposes to amend its immigration ordinance.

However, the Amendment Bill is accused of violating human rights as it proposes to authorize the Immigration Department to determine the language used by the claimants, and to compel the claimants to undergo medical examination.

The HKSAR government also proposes to amend the "Weapons Ordinance" and the "Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance", to authorize the Immigration Department officers to carry arms without applying to the Police Force, including the riot guns staffed by the officers at Castle Peak Bay Immigration Center, and the steel batons to be equipped in the future.

The Security Bureau stated that the amendments help to maintain the consistency between the Immigration Department and the other disciplined forces, allow more flexibility in the deployment of manpower and ability to conduct training on its own, thereby enhancing its ability to respond to emergencies and conduct law enforcement operations.

Source: Ming Pao #Dec16
Photo: BrandHK


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