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#FirstHand #Dec27
0008 | #Mongkok
A band was busking at the intersection of Shantung Street and Argyle Street. Three policemen suddenly stopped then and did an ID check on the band members. The band ended their set after the interruption and the crowd dispersed soon after.
People said, ”Goodbye, Sir,” causing the policemen stopped and looked back, asking who said that in an extremely unfriendly tone. No one replied them.
0024 | Mongkok Instant
2 PTU and 1 EU vehicles stationed along the intersection of Nathan Road and Argyle Street. Over 10 riot police started wandering for 'stop and search'.
#HongKongChristmas #
0008 | #Mongkok
A band was busking at the intersection of Shantung Street and Argyle Street. Three policemen suddenly stopped then and did an ID check on the band members. The band ended their set after the interruption and the crowd dispersed soon after.
People said, ”Goodbye, Sir,” causing the policemen stopped and looked back, asking who said that in an extremely unfriendly tone. No one replied them.
0024 | Mongkok Instant
2 PTU and 1 EU vehicles stationed along the intersection of Nathan Road and Argyle Street. Over 10 riot police started wandering for 'stop and search'.
#HongKongChristmas #
#Instant | Theft in Mong Kok Store; Dozens of Riot Police and STS Arrive to Resolve the Incident
2154 | #MongKok
Three male suspects in their twenties stole from a store in Sin Tat Plaza. Two escaped, and one was caught by the shopkeeper.
The security guard claimed that the store owner hurt his little finger on his right hand. Nothing was stolen, and the man who had been caught was taken away by police car EU 28.
Later, 8 EU police cars and 1 ambulance arrived Sin Tat Plaza with a group of riot-police in full gear and members of the special tactical squad. They locked down the area. There was a black object on the ground that resembled a baton. Some passersby gathered around the scene.
#Dec27 #UnreasonablePoliceDeployment
2154 | #MongKok
Three male suspects in their twenties stole from a store in Sin Tat Plaza. Two escaped, and one was caught by the shopkeeper.
The security guard claimed that the store owner hurt his little finger on his right hand. Nothing was stolen, and the man who had been caught was taken away by police car EU 28.
Later, 8 EU police cars and 1 ambulance arrived Sin Tat Plaza with a group of riot-police in full gear and members of the special tactical squad. They locked down the area. There was a black object on the ground that resembled a baton. Some passersby gathered around the scene.
#Dec27 #UnreasonablePoliceDeployment
Hong Kong Flagship Airline Under Fire for Alleged Witch Hunt
Cathay Pacific was under fire for accusations of free speech violations. Former Cathay Dragon union leader Rebecca Sy On-na filed a claim to the Labour Tribunal for unreasonable and unlawful dismissal and discrimination against the union. Among all Cathay Pacific workers sacked during the six-month movement, this is the first Cathay Pacific former-worker has taken the matter to court.
The then-chairwoman of the 2000-strong Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Flight Attendants’ Associations had been a flight attendant for 18 years until she was shown and asked about her Facebook posts by the management of Cathay Pacific. Her meeting came after Beijing’s efforts to step up pressure on companies to take a stand against the movement. The posts include one in which she expressed her anger over the shocking resignations of Cathay Pacific’s CEO and chief customer and commercial officers.
Source: Apple Daily
#Dec27 #CathayPacific #WitchHunt #Court
Cathay Pacific was under fire for accusations of free speech violations. Former Cathay Dragon union leader Rebecca Sy On-na filed a claim to the Labour Tribunal for unreasonable and unlawful dismissal and discrimination against the union. Among all Cathay Pacific workers sacked during the six-month movement, this is the first Cathay Pacific former-worker has taken the matter to court.
The then-chairwoman of the 2000-strong Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Flight Attendants’ Associations had been a flight attendant for 18 years until she was shown and asked about her Facebook posts by the management of Cathay Pacific. Her meeting came after Beijing’s efforts to step up pressure on companies to take a stand against the movement. The posts include one in which she expressed her anger over the shocking resignations of Cathay Pacific’s CEO and chief customer and commercial officers.
Source: Apple Daily
#Dec27 #CathayPacific #WitchHunt #Court
#FirstHand #Petition
Students Call for City-wide Support Against Government Censors in Education Sector;
Long Hair Petitions for Release of Political Prisoners and Solidarity With Protestors
1630 | Causeway Bay
HK Students held a street booth calling for Hong Kong civilians to attend to Carrie Lam's oppression of the education industry. They stated that the education sector is being suppressed and falling under Beijing’s control, with the Government revoking teachers’ licenses and falsifying textbook contents to brainwash students. They hope that civilians would show support towards students and protect the future of Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, former lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung was also in Causeway Bay petitioning for the government release all political criminals. He hopes Hong Kong civilians would close ranks and fight against Government oppression, and support protesters under political persecution.
#Dec27 #GovernmentCensorship #EducationSector #PoliticalPrisoners #HKStudents #LongHair
Students Call for City-wide Support Against Government Censors in Education Sector;
Long Hair Petitions for Release of Political Prisoners and Solidarity With Protestors
1630 | Causeway Bay
HK Students held a street booth calling for Hong Kong civilians to attend to Carrie Lam's oppression of the education industry. They stated that the education sector is being suppressed and falling under Beijing’s control, with the Government revoking teachers’ licenses and falsifying textbook contents to brainwash students. They hope that civilians would show support towards students and protect the future of Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, former lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung was also in Causeway Bay petitioning for the government release all political criminals. He hopes Hong Kong civilians would close ranks and fight against Government oppression, and support protesters under political persecution.
#Dec27 #GovernmentCensorship #EducationSector #PoliticalPrisoners #HKStudents #LongHair
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"Revolution is Not a Dinner Party": Hong Kong Poliscientia Urges Hongkongers to Accept Harsh Nature of Resistance Movement
1945 | Mongkok
A member of Hong Kong Poliscientia gave a speech at the group's street booth, concluding with a quote from CCP's founding chairman Mao Ze-Dong:
“A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimous. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another.”
"The regime we face will not be moved by romanticism and beautiful images of resistance," she adds, "only concrete actions that creates threats to the regime will do." She urged Hongkongers to cast aside romantic illusions of the resistance movement, and accept the reality of its harsh nature; only then will Hongkongers be able to further carry on the fight for freedom.
#Dec27 #Hongkongers #FightForFreedom
"Revolution is Not a Dinner Party": Hong Kong Poliscientia Urges Hongkongers to Accept Harsh Nature of Resistance Movement
1945 | Mongkok
A member of Hong Kong Poliscientia gave a speech at the group's street booth, concluding with a quote from CCP's founding chairman Mao Ze-Dong:
“A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimous. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another.”
"The regime we face will not be moved by romanticism and beautiful images of resistance," she adds, "only concrete actions that creates threats to the regime will do." She urged Hongkongers to cast aside romantic illusions of the resistance movement, and accept the reality of its harsh nature; only then will Hongkongers be able to further carry on the fight for freedom.
#Dec27 #Hongkongers #FightForFreedom
#FirstHand #Dec27
Prodemocracy Group Hong Kong Poliscientia Host Street Booth during the Christmas holidays
In their street booth in Mongkok, Hong Kong Poliscientia held talks to reflect on the city's history of social movement and resistance: From the 2003 anti-article 23 movement and the 2012 anti-national education movement to the 2014 Umbrella Revolution.
How do all these events shape Hongkongers? Can the Hong Kong spirit be preserved to the next generation? How much does the local culture remain in this city?
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"Revolution is Not a Dinner Party": Hong Kong Poliscientia Urges Hongkongers to Accept Harsh Nature of Resistance Movement
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#Hongkongers #Poliscientia #NextGeneration #Christmas2020
Prodemocracy Group Hong Kong Poliscientia Host Street Booth during the Christmas holidays
In their street booth in Mongkok, Hong Kong Poliscientia held talks to reflect on the city's history of social movement and resistance: From the 2003 anti-article 23 movement and the 2012 anti-national education movement to the 2014 Umbrella Revolution.
How do all these events shape Hongkongers? Can the Hong Kong spirit be preserved to the next generation? How much does the local culture remain in this city?
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Related News:
"Revolution is Not a Dinner Party": Hong Kong Poliscientia Urges Hongkongers to Accept Harsh Nature of Resistance Movement
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27596
#Hongkongers #Poliscientia #NextGeneration #Christmas2020
#FirstHand #Dec27
Pro-democracy Christmas Market Encourages Hongkongers to Keep Fighting
Dec 27, 2020 is the last day of the pro-democracy Christmas Market hosted in Mongkok, Hong Kong.
The bazaar had sharing sessions relating to Lennon Wall and the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. The venue also hosted a "Write with You" corner which collected visitors' letters to the jailed pro-democracy protesters.
The organizer reminded Hongkongers to keep up the fight for freedom and right amidst difficulties.
#Christmas2020 #ChristmasMarket
Pro-democracy Christmas Market Encourages Hongkongers to Keep Fighting
Dec 27, 2020 is the last day of the pro-democracy Christmas Market hosted in Mongkok, Hong Kong.
The bazaar had sharing sessions relating to Lennon Wall and the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. The venue also hosted a "Write with You" corner which collected visitors' letters to the jailed pro-democracy protesters.
The organizer reminded Hongkongers to keep up the fight for freedom and right amidst difficulties.
#Christmas2020 #ChristmasMarket
#GoogleTrends
2020 Annual Search Trend: "US President Election" was searched most in Hong Kong; COVID-19 comes first in local news
Google published its annual search trend for 2020. The hottest search in 2020 Hong Kong is the #USPresidentElection, followed by the local online shopping platform #HKTVmall and The Observatory, as well as several TV dramas.
The US election also appeared in the “people” and “International news” category.
“COVID-19” is also a hot search, ranking first under the category “local news” and second in “International news”.
Source: HKGETV; Google Trend #Dec27
https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2020/HK/
#COVID19 #USElection
2020 Annual Search Trend: "US President Election" was searched most in Hong Kong; COVID-19 comes first in local news
Google published its annual search trend for 2020. The hottest search in 2020 Hong Kong is the #USPresidentElection, followed by the local online shopping platform #HKTVmall and The Observatory, as well as several TV dramas.
The US election also appeared in the “people” and “International news” category.
“COVID-19” is also a hot search, ranking first under the category “local news” and second in “International news”.
Source: HKGETV; Google Trend #Dec27
https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2020/HK/
#COVID19 #USElection
#HumanitarianCrisis #FailedState
Detainees On Hunger Strike for 178 Days to Protest Against the HK Authorities' Inhumane Treatment
Source: Stand News #Dec27
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Detainees On Hunger Strike for 178 Days to Protest Against the HK Authorities' Inhumane Treatment
Source: Stand News #Dec27
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Chinese Authorities Target Jack Ma's #Alibaba and #AntGroup in Anti-monopoly Probe
The Chinese authorities is currently placing Alibaba, a conglomerate owned by Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma, under "anti-monopoly investigation". It was reported that Ma would also be summoned.
Just right before Christmas, China's state-owned media including Xinhua Agency and Economic Daily published articles and commentaries, demanding Ant Group to "serve the people's needs and economic development".
Ant Group then released a statement earlier, claiming that it would "diligently study and strictly comply with regulatory departments' requests". Alibaba shares dropped by 7 percent when the news was heard by thr market.
On Dec 26, 2020, four state regulators in China, namely People's Bank of China (#PBOC), China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, China Securities Regulatory Commission and State Administration of Foreign Exchange, has conducted "supervisory and guidance" talks with Ant Group, a subsidiary of Alibaba offering financial services, with one of the goals to "realize the spirit of the Party leadership and the State Council".
According to People's Bank of China vice chairman Pan Gongsheng after the "talks" on Dec 26, Ant Group issues included "poor corporate governance, ignorance of regulatory demands, illegal regulatory arbitrary, the use of its market advantage to take oit competitors", and so on.
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Dec27
#CCPControl #JackMa #Economy
The Chinese authorities is currently placing Alibaba, a conglomerate owned by Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma, under "anti-monopoly investigation". It was reported that Ma would also be summoned.
Just right before Christmas, China's state-owned media including Xinhua Agency and Economic Daily published articles and commentaries, demanding Ant Group to "serve the people's needs and economic development".
Ant Group then released a statement earlier, claiming that it would "diligently study and strictly comply with regulatory departments' requests". Alibaba shares dropped by 7 percent when the news was heard by thr market.
On Dec 26, 2020, four state regulators in China, namely People's Bank of China (#PBOC), China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, China Securities Regulatory Commission and State Administration of Foreign Exchange, has conducted "supervisory and guidance" talks with Ant Group, a subsidiary of Alibaba offering financial services, with one of the goals to "realize the spirit of the Party leadership and the State Council".
According to People's Bank of China vice chairman Pan Gongsheng after the "talks" on Dec 26, Ant Group issues included "poor corporate governance, ignorance of regulatory demands, illegal regulatory arbitrary, the use of its market advantage to take oit competitors", and so on.
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Dec27
#CCPControl #JackMa #Economy
#Court #NationalSecurityLaw
HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces appeal against bail after Beijing mouthpiece slams court’s decision and demands extradition to China
Source: Apple Daily; Hong Kong Free Press; Bloomberg; HK CNews #Dec27
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HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces appeal against bail after Beijing mouthpiece slams court’s decision and demands extradition to China
Source: Apple Daily; Hong Kong Free Press; Bloomberg; HK CNews #Dec27
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HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces appeal against bail after Beijing mouthpiece slams court’s decision and demands extradition to China
The Apple Daily founder and pro-democracy media mogul #JimmyLai, aged 73, is facing trial in Hong Kong for alleged fraud and violation of the national security law by colluding with foreign forces.
On December 23, 2020, Lai was granted bail of HK$10 million on the condition that he remains confined to his home, apart from when he reports to police three times a week, or needs to appear in court. Lai is barred from expressing his views in interviews, on social media and with foreign officials.
People’s Daily, a newspaper run by the Chinese Communist Party government, slammed the Judge’s decision. “Lai is notorious and extremely dangerous, yet he became the first suspect to be granted bail after being arrested for violating the national security law, which is inconceivable,” the article read.
The Chinese state media questioned whether Hong Kong courts had “juristiction difficulty” and warned that there are legal grounds for the case to be transferred to the mainland.
The mouthpiece of Beijing even claimed there are "legal grounds for China to invoke Article 55 of the National Security Law". Article 55 states China can "exercise jurisdiction over a case concerning offence endangering national security" if the case is complex due to the involvement of a foreign country or external elements, or if a serious situation occurs where the Hong Kong government can't effectively enforce the law.
The Department of Justice in Hong Kong immediately raised appeal against bail which will be heard at Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal on December 31, 2020.
On Dec 29, Lai stepped down as chairman of Next Digital and is replaced by Ip Yut-kin, a non-executive director of Next Digital.
Source: Apple Daily; Hong Kong Free Press; Bloomberg; HK CNews; Stand News #Dec27 #Dec29
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201227/HHLFE3D4NJCYXEIKDQGORDBQYM/
https://bit.ly/3aQHt5q
#CCP #PressFreedom #AppleDaily #NextDigital #FreeJimmyLai
HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces appeal against bail after Beijing mouthpiece slams court’s decision and demands extradition to China
The Apple Daily founder and pro-democracy media mogul #JimmyLai, aged 73, is facing trial in Hong Kong for alleged fraud and violation of the national security law by colluding with foreign forces.
On December 23, 2020, Lai was granted bail of HK$10 million on the condition that he remains confined to his home, apart from when he reports to police three times a week, or needs to appear in court. Lai is barred from expressing his views in interviews, on social media and with foreign officials.
People’s Daily, a newspaper run by the Chinese Communist Party government, slammed the Judge’s decision. “Lai is notorious and extremely dangerous, yet he became the first suspect to be granted bail after being arrested for violating the national security law, which is inconceivable,” the article read.
The Chinese state media questioned whether Hong Kong courts had “juristiction difficulty” and warned that there are legal grounds for the case to be transferred to the mainland.
The mouthpiece of Beijing even claimed there are "legal grounds for China to invoke Article 55 of the National Security Law". Article 55 states China can "exercise jurisdiction over a case concerning offence endangering national security" if the case is complex due to the involvement of a foreign country or external elements, or if a serious situation occurs where the Hong Kong government can't effectively enforce the law.
The Department of Justice in Hong Kong immediately raised appeal against bail which will be heard at Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal on December 31, 2020.
On Dec 29, Lai stepped down as chairman of Next Digital and is replaced by Ip Yut-kin, a non-executive director of Next Digital.
Source: Apple Daily; Hong Kong Free Press; Bloomberg; HK CNews; Stand News #Dec27 #Dec29
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201227/HHLFE3D4NJCYXEIKDQGORDBQYM/
https://bit.ly/3aQHt5q
#CCP #PressFreedom #AppleDaily #NextDigital #FreeJimmyLai