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China Companies to Handle Community-level COVID-19 Testing in Hong Kong, Chinese Officers Exempted from Registration in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Aug 7 that Beijing will support the launch of a community-level testing for the population in Hong Kong. Yet, no details have been confirmed. The test should be launched in two weeks, and three Chinese national-level testing organisations will handle the logistics. Lam admitted that without lockdown practices, the effectiveness of the test may be lower. She believed that there are around 1,500 patients in Hong Kong with high infection risk.
Regarding the legitimacy of Mainland Chinese officers in Hong Kong, Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan Siu-chee stressed that these officers were "qualified in China", and their “experiences and qualifications should not be doubted.” The government will publish on gazette with reference to Medical Laboratory Technologists (Special Exemptions) Regulation, stating that "these officers do not have to registered in Hong Kong with an effective period of 2 months".
Lam also announced that 1,000 more beds will be built in AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), and a “Hong Kong Huoshenshan Hospital” will be constructed next to AWE, providing an extra 800-1,000 beds. The construction was estimated to take a few months to deal with the potential outbreak in winter.
Source: Stand News #Aug7 #WuhanPneumonia #DNA #MassSurveillance #Registration
#Mainlandization #FailedState #CCP #Covid19
China Companies to Handle Community-level COVID-19 Testing in Hong Kong, Chinese Officers Exempted from Registration in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Aug 7 that Beijing will support the launch of a community-level testing for the population in Hong Kong. Yet, no details have been confirmed. The test should be launched in two weeks, and three Chinese national-level testing organisations will handle the logistics. Lam admitted that without lockdown practices, the effectiveness of the test may be lower. She believed that there are around 1,500 patients in Hong Kong with high infection risk.
Regarding the legitimacy of Mainland Chinese officers in Hong Kong, Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan Siu-chee stressed that these officers were "qualified in China", and their “experiences and qualifications should not be doubted.” The government will publish on gazette with reference to Medical Laboratory Technologists (Special Exemptions) Regulation, stating that "these officers do not have to registered in Hong Kong with an effective period of 2 months".
Lam also announced that 1,000 more beds will be built in AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), and a “Hong Kong Huoshenshan Hospital” will be constructed next to AWE, providing an extra 800-1,000 beds. The construction was estimated to take a few months to deal with the potential outbreak in winter.
Source: Stand News #Aug7 #WuhanPneumonia #DNA #MassSurveillance #Registration
#Covid19 #FailedState #MassSurveillance #BigData
Hongkongers have Reservations on Government's Universal Covid-19 Test due to the Worry of Personal Data Collection by Beijing
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Hongkongers have Reservations on Government's Universal Covid-19 Test due to the Worry of Personal Data Collection by Beijing
The Hong Kong SAR Government offered civilians free voluntary Covid-19 testing. However, the people of Hong Kong generally have reservations regarding this plan.
To many, the test result is only able to show a person's state of health at the moment of visiting the clinic, and people still have a chance to later be infected if they aren’t disciplined when practicing social distancing.
Hongkongers also worry that their personal information will be sent to Beijing automatically.
Mr. Liu, a student, said he has no plan for taking the Covid-19 test because he doesn’t have any symptoms and there is no confirmed case found around his living area.
When asked if he is worried about the collection of his information by Beijing. Mr Liu said, "It's a matter of time. I do not want my information to be sent to China, but everyone knows it will happen sooner or later. It's not good to talk about that openly here."
The Chief Executive (CE) of Hong Kong Carrie Lam said the testing laboratory wouldn't disclose any personal information and barcodes will be used as a record. But when asked about how to confirm who is infected if the identity is unknown, she replied, "I don't really understand."
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
#Covid19 #FailedState #MassSurveillance #BigData
Hongkongers have Reservations on Government's Universal Covid-19 Test due to the Worry of Personal Data Collection by Beijing
The Hong Kong SAR Government offered civilians free voluntary Covid-19 testing. However, the people of Hong Kong generally have reservations regarding this plan.
To many, the test result is only able to show a person's state of health at the moment of visiting the clinic, and people still have a chance to later be infected if they aren’t disciplined when practicing social distancing.
Hongkongers also worry that their personal information will be sent to Beijing automatically.
Mr. Liu, a student, said he has no plan for taking the Covid-19 test because he doesn’t have any symptoms and there is no confirmed case found around his living area.
When asked if he is worried about the collection of his information by Beijing. Mr Liu said, "It's a matter of time. I do not want my information to be sent to China, but everyone knows it will happen sooner or later. It's not good to talk about that openly here."
The Chief Executive (CE) of Hong Kong Carrie Lam said the testing laboratory wouldn't disclose any personal information and barcodes will be used as a record. But when asked about how to confirm who is infected if the identity is unknown, she replied, "I don't really understand."
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
Political allegiance suspected to be a key consideration in Personelle Change in i-Cable News
i-Cable Communications Limited announced on August 7 that Fung Tak-hung who “rejoined” the company as Executive Director last year, will move onto an advisory role, with effect from August 10.
Current supervisor of the International Finance Channel, Edna Chan Yin-na will oversee the news division. Sources also revealed that the News Controller role will be split into two and filled by Chan Hing-cheong, former senior management of ATV, a pro-China channel, and Oscar Lee, General Manager of Content Development of i-Cable, respectively.
Academia questioned that replacing media veterans with those who have less relevant experience could have been an action which has been consideration based on their political allegiances.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
#PressFreedom #ICable #News
i-Cable Communications Limited announced on August 7 that Fung Tak-hung who “rejoined” the company as Executive Director last year, will move onto an advisory role, with effect from August 10.
Current supervisor of the International Finance Channel, Edna Chan Yin-na will oversee the news division. Sources also revealed that the News Controller role will be split into two and filled by Chan Hing-cheong, former senior management of ATV, a pro-China channel, and Oscar Lee, General Manager of Content Development of i-Cable, respectively.
Academia questioned that replacing media veterans with those who have less relevant experience could have been an action which has been consideration based on their political allegiances.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
#PressFreedom #ICable #News
#Education #Censorship
#NationalEducation from home: Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong urge schools to foster stronger national identity
Due to the third-wave of pandemic in Hong Kong, all on-campus classes will be suspended this fall. Students will be conducting home-based learning again. It is highly likely that national education will be inserted into the home-based learning curriculum.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong sent a letter to chancellors and principals of Catholic primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.
In the letter, it reminded the chancellors and principals that the Education Bureau (EDB) has been a partner and a major sponsoring body of the Catholic schools, and because of this, schools are required to be supportive of this new notion to promote national education through home-based learning.
Guidelines have been proposed to assist school staffs in enhancing students' understanding in the #NationalSecurityLaw (NSL) #NationalAnthemLaw and also to foster a stronger national identity in the students.
During the social movements in 2019, many alumni from different schools petitioned to show their support in actions against the government's Extradition Bill. Some of the petitions also included students and existing staffs. The Parish has stated that school policies should be strict in the prevention of political activities from happening on campuses and in schools. It also stated that schools need to clarify immediately in the event of a petition, in the name of the school, is found to be carried out. Also, the parish encouraged chancellors and principals to respond to the EDB's actions positively, and also called for parents to understand and work closely with the schools if special arrangements are needed.
In the beginning of July 2019, after the enactment of NSL, Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan, Permanent Secretary for Education, sent a letter to sponsoring bodies for aided schools and direct subsidy schools to recommend them to explain the NSL to their students. If any of the students violate schools' rules and fail to display any improvements after reminders, the school should impose punishment.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
#RomanCatholicDiocese #EDB
#NationalEducation from home: Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong urge schools to foster stronger national identity
Due to the third-wave of pandemic in Hong Kong, all on-campus classes will be suspended this fall. Students will be conducting home-based learning again. It is highly likely that national education will be inserted into the home-based learning curriculum.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong sent a letter to chancellors and principals of Catholic primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.
In the letter, it reminded the chancellors and principals that the Education Bureau (EDB) has been a partner and a major sponsoring body of the Catholic schools, and because of this, schools are required to be supportive of this new notion to promote national education through home-based learning.
Guidelines have been proposed to assist school staffs in enhancing students' understanding in the #NationalSecurityLaw (NSL) #NationalAnthemLaw and also to foster a stronger national identity in the students.
During the social movements in 2019, many alumni from different schools petitioned to show their support in actions against the government's Extradition Bill. Some of the petitions also included students and existing staffs. The Parish has stated that school policies should be strict in the prevention of political activities from happening on campuses and in schools. It also stated that schools need to clarify immediately in the event of a petition, in the name of the school, is found to be carried out. Also, the parish encouraged chancellors and principals to respond to the EDB's actions positively, and also called for parents to understand and work closely with the schools if special arrangements are needed.
In the beginning of July 2019, after the enactment of NSL, Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan, Permanent Secretary for Education, sent a letter to sponsoring bodies for aided schools and direct subsidy schools to recommend them to explain the NSL to their students. If any of the students violate schools' rules and fail to display any improvements after reminders, the school should impose punishment.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug7
#RomanCatholicDiocese #EDB
Beijing Loyalists condemn US, calling the #Sanction "disgusting"
The US Treasury sanctioned 11 Hong Kong and Chinese officials, including HK and Macau Affairs Office director Xiao Baolong, Liaison Office head Luo Huining, Chief Executive Carrie Lam and Police Commissioner Tang Ping-keung.
The #DAB, a pro-Beijing party, issued a statement on Aug 8 condemning the sanction, calling the accusations “baseless and arbitrary” and that the action was to “comply with the Trump administration and his anti-China policies, aiming to benefit Trump’s re-election campaign”.
The DAB claimed that tge “majority in HK supported the implementation of the #NationalSecurityLaw” and “believed in the Central Government and One Country Two Systems”.
They condemn the U.S. government for "hegemonism and double standards" and "intervening with HK and China’s domestic affairs": “The US defames One Country Two Systems and its healthy operation in HK" and "it is disgusting".
Source: Stand News #Aug7
The US Treasury sanctioned 11 Hong Kong and Chinese officials, including HK and Macau Affairs Office director Xiao Baolong, Liaison Office head Luo Huining, Chief Executive Carrie Lam and Police Commissioner Tang Ping-keung.
The #DAB, a pro-Beijing party, issued a statement on Aug 8 condemning the sanction, calling the accusations “baseless and arbitrary” and that the action was to “comply with the Trump administration and his anti-China policies, aiming to benefit Trump’s re-election campaign”.
The DAB claimed that tge “majority in HK supported the implementation of the #NationalSecurityLaw” and “believed in the Central Government and One Country Two Systems”.
They condemn the U.S. government for "hegemonism and double standards" and "intervening with HK and China’s domestic affairs": “The US defames One Country Two Systems and its healthy operation in HK" and "it is disgusting".
Source: Stand News #Aug7
#BeijingLoyalist #LiaisonOffice #FailedState #DAB
China's Liaison Office Found Helping Pro-Beijing Party with Fundraising
DAB Annual Income Over 120 Million while applying for government subsidies
The government continues to gradually release lists of beneficiaries of the Employment Support Scheme. The DAB, Hong Kong's largest party in the pro-Beijing camp, has "successfully fought for" [1] around 7.6 million HKD in subsidies, being ranked no.1 among subsidies for political parties. Stand News had read through financial statements the DAB submitted to the Companies Registry and found the party still had solid financial strength. As of late-April 2019, the party held around 80 million HKD in assets, with some income coming from a singing segment performed by vice-director of the Hong Kong Liaison Office He Jing in a fundraising dinner.
Source: Stand News #Aug7
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China's Liaison Office Found Helping Pro-Beijing Party with Fundraising
DAB Annual Income Over 120 Million while applying for government subsidies
The government continues to gradually release lists of beneficiaries of the Employment Support Scheme. The DAB, Hong Kong's largest party in the pro-Beijing camp, has "successfully fought for" [1] around 7.6 million HKD in subsidies, being ranked no.1 among subsidies for political parties. Stand News had read through financial statements the DAB submitted to the Companies Registry and found the party still had solid financial strength. As of late-April 2019, the party held around 80 million HKD in assets, with some income coming from a singing segment performed by vice-director of the Hong Kong Liaison Office He Jing in a fundraising dinner.
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The DAB's expenses were also large, with its most up-to-date expenditure being at 127 million HKD, which balances out with its income. Rent and administrative costs cost over 91 million HKD, around 70% of the total expenditure. The DAB had over 180 service offices in Hong Kong at the time.
Community activities hosted by local branches of the DAB cost around 26 million, around 20% of the total expenditure, which include health checkups, free movie watchings, visits to Ocean Park etc..
As of late-April 2019, DAB assets are worth around 78.5 million HKD, 4% lower than the previous year due to current market price changes. But it must be noted that the account has not yet accounted for the aftermath of last year's District Council Elections.
DAB had lost its place as Hong Kong's biggest party in last year's District Council Election, having its seats in the District Council dropped from 117 seats to 21. At the time, there were rumours of the DAB hiring their 98 defeated party members with district councilor-level pay, adding 40 million HKD to wage expenditure. chairperson Starry Lee had said that the party would do its best convincing talent to stay, and would "announce the details when the time is right".
Stand News had inquired Starry Lee about hiring their defeated district councilor candidates, including the number of hired personnel, but no reply was given as of last week.
But it appears that the defeat at the District Council Elections did nothing to stop DAB's recruitment. According to the financial statements, as of October 2019, the DAB had 43,227 members, while according to the DAB website, as of June 2020, the DAB had 44,455 members. It seems that the DAB had gained over 1,200 members in only seven months.
[1]: The DAB "successfully fighting over something" is a meme in Hong Kong often used to satirise the DAB's shameless credit-stealing behaviour.
Source: Stand News
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The DAB's expenses were also large, with its most up-to-date expenditure being at 127 million HKD, which balances out with its income. Rent and administrative costs cost over 91 million HKD, around 70% of the total expenditure. The DAB had over 180 service offices in Hong Kong at the time.
Community activities hosted by local branches of the DAB cost around 26 million, around 20% of the total expenditure, which include health checkups, free movie watchings, visits to Ocean Park etc..
As of late-April 2019, DAB assets are worth around 78.5 million HKD, 4% lower than the previous year due to current market price changes. But it must be noted that the account has not yet accounted for the aftermath of last year's District Council Elections.
DAB had lost its place as Hong Kong's biggest party in last year's District Council Election, having its seats in the District Council dropped from 117 seats to 21. At the time, there were rumours of the DAB hiring their 98 defeated party members with district councilor-level pay, adding 40 million HKD to wage expenditure. chairperson Starry Lee had said that the party would do its best convincing talent to stay, and would "announce the details when the time is right".
Stand News had inquired Starry Lee about hiring their defeated district councilor candidates, including the number of hired personnel, but no reply was given as of last week.
But it appears that the defeat at the District Council Elections did nothing to stop DAB's recruitment. According to the financial statements, as of October 2019, the DAB had 43,227 members, while according to the DAB website, as of June 2020, the DAB had 44,455 members. It seems that the DAB had gained over 1,200 members in only seven months.
[1]: The DAB "successfully fighting over something" is a meme in Hong Kong often used to satirise the DAB's shameless credit-stealing behaviour.
Source: Stand News
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Without Public Tender and Consultation, Hong Kong SAR Government Allegedly Transfers Benefits
Source: Stand News #Aug7
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Without Public Tender and Consultation, Hong Kong SAR Government Allegedly Transfers Benefits
After arranging free voluntary Covid-19 test for residents in Tsz Wan Shan in July, on 7 Aug, Hong Kong's Home and Affair Department (HAD) announced the extension of the testing service to 86,000 people living in Wong Tai Sin, Kwun Tong, Tuen Mun and Yau Tsim Mong.
HAD also decided to collaborate with Tung Wah Group of Hospital, Yan Oi Tong and Mongkok Kai-Fong Association Chan Hing Social Service Center to collect samples. Sunrise Diagnostic Center under the controversial Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI), will carry out the test.
As all tests conducted in Hong Kong's laboratories should be referred by registered doctors under the current laws in Hong Kong, the SAR government might have violated the regulation.
To make it worse, the SAR Government hasn’t shared any details nor answered any question regarding the selection procedures and criteria for laboratories and testing partners and, if any, the profit made by the government.
District Councillor codemned that the government did not consult and call for tenders openly, and this may involve the transferring of benefits. As many people of Hong Kong are still very worried about their DNA being collected Beijing as in the case of Xinjiang, many found the explanation of government unacceptable.
Source: Stand News #Aug7
#TransferringofInterests
After arranging free voluntary Covid-19 test for residents in Tsz Wan Shan in July, on 7 Aug, Hong Kong's Home and Affair Department (HAD) announced the extension of the testing service to 86,000 people living in Wong Tai Sin, Kwun Tong, Tuen Mun and Yau Tsim Mong.
HAD also decided to collaborate with Tung Wah Group of Hospital, Yan Oi Tong and Mongkok Kai-Fong Association Chan Hing Social Service Center to collect samples. Sunrise Diagnostic Center under the controversial Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI), will carry out the test.
As all tests conducted in Hong Kong's laboratories should be referred by registered doctors under the current laws in Hong Kong, the SAR government might have violated the regulation.
To make it worse, the SAR Government hasn’t shared any details nor answered any question regarding the selection procedures and criteria for laboratories and testing partners and, if any, the profit made by the government.
District Councillor codemned that the government did not consult and call for tenders openly, and this may involve the transferring of benefits. As many people of Hong Kong are still very worried about their DNA being collected Beijing as in the case of Xinjiang, many found the explanation of government unacceptable.
Source: Stand News #Aug7
#TransferringofInterests
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Hong Kong Track Cyclist Sarah Lee Gains her Place in Sprint Semi-Finals
Hong Kong's track cyclist Sarah Wai-sze Lee on August 7, 2021 beat Great Britain's Katy Marchant to enter the semi-final that will take place at 9:18 (Hong Kong Time) on August 8.
By gaining her place in the medal match, Lee who has previously lost to Marchant, once and again, proved her perseverance and determination.
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Aug7
#SarahLee #HongKongAthletes #Sport
Hong Kong Track Cyclist Sarah Lee Gains her Place in Sprint Semi-Finals
Hong Kong's track cyclist Sarah Wai-sze Lee on August 7, 2021 beat Great Britain's Katy Marchant to enter the semi-final that will take place at 9:18 (Hong Kong Time) on August 8.
By gaining her place in the medal match, Lee who has previously lost to Marchant, once and again, proved her perseverance and determination.
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Aug7
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Hong Kong #DemocraticParty's Vice Chairman Leaves the City for #UK
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Hong Kong #DemocraticParty's Vice Chairman Leaves the City for UK
On August 7, 2021, Wen Wei Po, a newspaper controlled by China's Liaison Office in Hong Kong, claimed that the Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party in Hong Kong #LEEWingTat were seen in the airport boarding a Cathay Pacific flight to London on August 6. The pro-China newspaper said Lee "will not return shortly".
LEE's wife #CHANShuYing confirmed the news but didn't give more details. CHAN said Lee would speak for himself, when necessary, "I won't speak on his behalf, even though I am his family". Chan is currently in Hong Kong..
LEE, aged 65, is a former legislative and district councilor in Hong Kong. He was also a co-founder of the United Democrats of Hong Kong, an initial body of Democratic Party, in 1991, together with SZETO Wah and HO Chun-yan Albert,
Lee was a legislative councilor until 2012, when he lost in the election repesenting the New Territories West. The defeat marked his step-down from his previous prominent position.
In April 2019, LEE was convicted for one count of "Incitement to Public Nuisance" during the Occupy Central Movement in 2014. He was sentenced to a 8-month imprisonment, with a 2-year suspension.
In June 2021, LEE "returned" yo the political scene by taking up the Vice Chairman role of the Democracy Party. He said he wanted to stablize the Party and its members.
Lee opposed the Democratic Party to organize candidates to participate in the coming Legco election in December 2021. In the political sphere, it was rumoured that Lee's return aims at barring the few young members of the Party from candidating themselves in the election.
Source: Stand News #Aug7
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Hong Kong #DemocraticParty's Vice Chairman Leaves the City for UK
On August 7, 2021, Wen Wei Po, a newspaper controlled by China's Liaison Office in Hong Kong, claimed that the Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party in Hong Kong #LEEWingTat were seen in the airport boarding a Cathay Pacific flight to London on August 6. The pro-China newspaper said Lee "will not return shortly".
LEE's wife #CHANShuYing confirmed the news but didn't give more details. CHAN said Lee would speak for himself, when necessary, "I won't speak on his behalf, even though I am his family". Chan is currently in Hong Kong..
LEE, aged 65, is a former legislative and district councilor in Hong Kong. He was also a co-founder of the United Democrats of Hong Kong, an initial body of Democratic Party, in 1991, together with SZETO Wah and HO Chun-yan Albert,
Lee was a legislative councilor until 2012, when he lost in the election repesenting the New Territories West. The defeat marked his step-down from his previous prominent position.
In April 2019, LEE was convicted for one count of "Incitement to Public Nuisance" during the Occupy Central Movement in 2014. He was sentenced to a 8-month imprisonment, with a 2-year suspension.
In June 2021, LEE "returned" yo the political scene by taking up the Vice Chairman role of the Democracy Party. He said he wanted to stablize the Party and its members.
Lee opposed the Democratic Party to organize candidates to participate in the coming Legco election in December 2021. In the political sphere, it was rumoured that Lee's return aims at barring the few young members of the Party from candidating themselves in the election.
Source: Stand News #Aug7
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Film Star Chow Yun-fat Thanks Fellow #Hongkongers in Congregation Ceremony
Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat received a honary doctoral degree in humanities at Hong Kong Baptist University on August 7, 2021.
In his speech, Chow humorously recalled the different stages of his acting career, from television to cinema, Hong Kong to Hollywood.
Chow especially thanked the support, encouragement and affection extended by Hongkongers. "I need to thank Hong Kong as a place which bestowed on me wisedom and love. Thank you, Hongkongers. Thank you, Hong Kong."
Source: InMedia #Aug7
#ChowYunFat #Actor #Celebrity #Hollywood #HongKongCinema
Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat received a honary doctoral degree in humanities at Hong Kong Baptist University on August 7, 2021.
In his speech, Chow humorously recalled the different stages of his acting career, from television to cinema, Hong Kong to Hollywood.
Chow especially thanked the support, encouragement and affection extended by Hongkongers. "I need to thank Hong Kong as a place which bestowed on me wisedom and love. Thank you, Hongkongers. Thank you, Hong Kong."
Source: InMedia #Aug7
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#Remembrance
Renowned scholar of Chinese thought Yu Ying-shih passed away at 91
Source: Stand News #Aug7
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Renowned scholar of Chinese thought Yu Ying-shih passed away at 91
Renowned scholar of Chinese thought, Yu Ying-shih passed away on 1 August 2021 at the age of 91. Since 1950s, Yu had published nearly 60 books and 400 thesis in both English and Chinese. He was also interviewed by Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwan media on heated political issues for many times, in which he was vocal about his stance on human rights and democratic development.
In remembrance of Yu, Dr Chow Po Chung, a Hong Kong Philosopher, shared on his facebook about Yu’s view on Hong Kong’s current predicament.
"Hong Kong is moving in the opposite direction to democratic freedoms. I read about the situation in Hong Kong on New York Times, television and social media. It is probably not easy to change in a short period of time.
But I have always believed that civilization cannot be controlled by a few self-serving people in the long run. Hong Kong has long been enjoying freedom ever since 1843, never being ruled by an authoritarian.
Given Hong Kong people’s high awareness, they will not be slaved or become obedient. But one’s determination to fight is the essence and one must not give up."
Source: Stand News #Aug7
Renowned scholar of Chinese thought Yu Ying-shih passed away at 91
Renowned scholar of Chinese thought, Yu Ying-shih passed away on 1 August 2021 at the age of 91. Since 1950s, Yu had published nearly 60 books and 400 thesis in both English and Chinese. He was also interviewed by Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwan media on heated political issues for many times, in which he was vocal about his stance on human rights and democratic development.
In remembrance of Yu, Dr Chow Po Chung, a Hong Kong Philosopher, shared on his facebook about Yu’s view on Hong Kong’s current predicament.
"Hong Kong is moving in the opposite direction to democratic freedoms. I read about the situation in Hong Kong on New York Times, television and social media. It is probably not easy to change in a short period of time.
But I have always believed that civilization cannot be controlled by a few self-serving people in the long run. Hong Kong has long been enjoying freedom ever since 1843, never being ruled by an authoritarian.
Given Hong Kong people’s high awareness, they will not be slaved or become obedient. But one’s determination to fight is the essence and one must not give up."
Source: Stand News #Aug7
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Hong Kong Filmmaker #KiwiChow: Prepared to face sanctions & imprisonment
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Hong Kong Filmmaker #KiwiChow: Prepared to face sanctions & imprisonment
Screened on the penultimate day of the 74th #Cannes Film Festival in mid-July 2021 is the Hong Kong protest documentary, #RevolutionOfOurTimes, which captured the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong in 2019, following the Government’s attempt to promulgate the extradition law.
Knowing that he could potentially be exposed to sanction under the territory’s National Security Law, director Kiwi Chow is the only name credited on the documentary, as his financiers and technical collaborators have all chosen to remain anonymous.
Chow was director of many popular Hong Kong films such like “Ten Year” (the short "Self- Immolator”) and “Beyond the Dream”. He acknowledged that only "Revolution of our Times" has given him the biggest strain.
Before the film's premiere, he was asked to remain anonymous. He also received threatening phone calls telling him to leave Hong Kong immediately. But Kiwi Chow chose to stay and carry on his life in Hong Kong as usual.
Chow is even willing to be interviewed by media to talk about freedom, talk about film and his belief.
Chow anticipated that the documentary will not be allowed to be shown in Hong Kong. He even prepared to face imprisonment. Chow said, “ I am innocent under the long standing framework of Basic Law, not to mention that the documentary was filmed and completed before the National Security Law was implemented.”
Chow said, if he is ever being arrested. He is certainly a political prisoner. “I think political prisoner is a self-invited humiliation to a regime.”
#PoliticalSuppression #Unafraid #Film #HongKongCinema
Source: Stand News; #Aug7
https://www.thestandnews.com/media/video/images/%E5%8B%87%E6%B0%A3%E4%B8%8D%E6%BB%85-%E5%91%A8%E5%86%A0%E5%A8%81
Hong Kong Filmmaker #KiwiChow: Prepared to face sanctions & imprisonment
Screened on the penultimate day of the 74th #Cannes Film Festival in mid-July 2021 is the Hong Kong protest documentary, #RevolutionOfOurTimes, which captured the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong in 2019, following the Government’s attempt to promulgate the extradition law.
Knowing that he could potentially be exposed to sanction under the territory’s National Security Law, director Kiwi Chow is the only name credited on the documentary, as his financiers and technical collaborators have all chosen to remain anonymous.
Chow was director of many popular Hong Kong films such like “Ten Year” (the short "Self- Immolator”) and “Beyond the Dream”. He acknowledged that only "Revolution of our Times" has given him the biggest strain.
Before the film's premiere, he was asked to remain anonymous. He also received threatening phone calls telling him to leave Hong Kong immediately. But Kiwi Chow chose to stay and carry on his life in Hong Kong as usual.
Chow is even willing to be interviewed by media to talk about freedom, talk about film and his belief.
Chow anticipated that the documentary will not be allowed to be shown in Hong Kong. He even prepared to face imprisonment. Chow said, “ I am innocent under the long standing framework of Basic Law, not to mention that the documentary was filmed and completed before the National Security Law was implemented.”
Chow said, if he is ever being arrested. He is certainly a political prisoner. “I think political prisoner is a self-invited humiliation to a regime.”
#PoliticalSuppression #Unafraid #Film #HongKongCinema
Source: Stand News; #Aug7
https://www.thestandnews.com/media/video/images/%E5%8B%87%E6%B0%A3%E4%B8%8D%E6%BB%85-%E5%91%A8%E5%86%A0%E5%A8%81
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Source: Stand News #Aug7
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Source: Stand News #Aug7
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