95 people have been accused of the "violation" of National Security Law since its implementation date (July 1), regardless they are in local or overseas.
#NationalSecurityLaw #MassArrest #GoHKGraphics
#NationalSecurityLaw #MassArrest #GoHKGraphics
US Sanctions a Chinese Tech Company for Helping Venezuela to Suppress Dissents
Source: Apple Daily #Dec01
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Source: Apple Daily #Dec01
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US Sanctions a Chinese Tech Company for Helping Venezuela to Suppress Dissents
The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against on a Chinese technology company on Monday (November 30), accusing the company of helping Venezuelan President Maduro to undermine democracy. On the other side, the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a regular press conference on Tuesday (December 1) that U.S. action was simply an excuse to suppress the Venezuelan and related Chinese firms.
The Treasury Department has frozen the assets of China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC) in U.S., restricting America companies from conducting business with it, but allows a buffer period for U.S firms and individuals to wind-down pre-existing business with CEIEC until 14 January. The Treasury Department has also frozen assets of any company in which CEIEC holds more than 50% of shares.
A statement from the Treasury Department indicates that CEIEC is a “commercial version of Beijing firewall”, providing specialized technology to block the live streams of independent media and the opposition leader Juan Guaido. The statement also pointed out that CEIEC supports Maduro government in restricting internet services, conducting digital surveillance and cyber operation to target political dissident.
#China #Venezuela #US #America #CEIEC #TreasuryDepartment #HuaChunying #Maduro #JuanGuaido #PressFreedom #Trading #AssetsFreezing
Source: Apple Daily #Dec01
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201201/APVAZ3AKQFDLBAC3ZVJQ2QH5HU/
The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against on a Chinese technology company on Monday (November 30), accusing the company of helping Venezuelan President Maduro to undermine democracy. On the other side, the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a regular press conference on Tuesday (December 1) that U.S. action was simply an excuse to suppress the Venezuelan and related Chinese firms.
The Treasury Department has frozen the assets of China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC) in U.S., restricting America companies from conducting business with it, but allows a buffer period for U.S firms and individuals to wind-down pre-existing business with CEIEC until 14 January. The Treasury Department has also frozen assets of any company in which CEIEC holds more than 50% of shares.
A statement from the Treasury Department indicates that CEIEC is a “commercial version of Beijing firewall”, providing specialized technology to block the live streams of independent media and the opposition leader Juan Guaido. The statement also pointed out that CEIEC supports Maduro government in restricting internet services, conducting digital surveillance and cyber operation to target political dissident.
#China #Venezuela #US #America #CEIEC #TreasuryDepartment #HuaChunying #Maduro #JuanGuaido #PressFreedom #Trading #AssetsFreezing
Source: Apple Daily #Dec01
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201201/APVAZ3AKQFDLBAC3ZVJQ2QH5HU/
China Charges Hong Kong Activists Caught Fleeing to Taiwan
Ten Hong Kong activists who were captured at sea while trying to flee to Taiwan in August 2020 were charged in mainland China with illegal boundary-crossing offenses on Dec 16 2020.
The Yantian district of the city of Shenzhen said in a statement that eight of the activists were sentenced up to one year in prison. Also, two others, Tang Kai-yin and Quinn Moon, were charged with the more serious offense of organizing the escape attempt, punishable by up to seven years.
Another two, who are juveniles, are due to have a separate, closed hearing into their cases, but no charges were announced.
The group of twelve activists ranges in age from 17 to 33.
Source: New York Times #Dec16
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/16/world/asia/china-hong-kong-activists-charged-taiwan.html
#12HKYouths #HongKong #HongKongProtestor
Ten Hong Kong activists who were captured at sea while trying to flee to Taiwan in August 2020 were charged in mainland China with illegal boundary-crossing offenses on Dec 16 2020.
The Yantian district of the city of Shenzhen said in a statement that eight of the activists were sentenced up to one year in prison. Also, two others, Tang Kai-yin and Quinn Moon, were charged with the more serious offense of organizing the escape attempt, punishable by up to seven years.
Another two, who are juveniles, are due to have a separate, closed hearing into their cases, but no charges were announced.
The group of twelve activists ranges in age from 17 to 33.
Source: New York Times #Dec16
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/16/world/asia/china-hong-kong-activists-charged-taiwan.html
#12HKYouths #HongKong #HongKongProtestor
Protest granny ‘prepared to die’ for Hong Kong’s freedoms
64-year-old Alexandra Wong, younger activists affectionately call her as “Grandma Wong”, was a regular sight during demonstrations in 2019. For Ms Wong, the flag which is despised by the Chinese Communist party as representing British colonial rule in Hong Kong was the ultimate symbol of defiance.
Wong was caught and detained while commuting to her home in Shenzhen across the border in the mainland China. After a 14-month absence, Ms Wong was back and protesting again in Hong Kong.
“I am prepared to die,” said Wong. “They will oppress us if we don’t protest and we will lose more freedoms.”
“Grandma Wong is an inspiration to generations of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong,” said Lord Alton of Liverpool, a member of the group backing the Nobel Prize campaign.
Source: FT #Dec28
https://www.ft.com/content/d3759a09-1e59-47c6-a0df-d4bfdaf5cedd
#GrandmaWong #HongKongProtest #HongKong #NobelPrize
64-year-old Alexandra Wong, younger activists affectionately call her as “Grandma Wong”, was a regular sight during demonstrations in 2019. For Ms Wong, the flag which is despised by the Chinese Communist party as representing British colonial rule in Hong Kong was the ultimate symbol of defiance.
Wong was caught and detained while commuting to her home in Shenzhen across the border in the mainland China. After a 14-month absence, Ms Wong was back and protesting again in Hong Kong.
“I am prepared to die,” said Wong. “They will oppress us if we don’t protest and we will lose more freedoms.”
“Grandma Wong is an inspiration to generations of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong,” said Lord Alton of Liverpool, a member of the group backing the Nobel Prize campaign.
Source: FT #Dec28
https://www.ft.com/content/d3759a09-1e59-47c6-a0df-d4bfdaf5cedd
#GrandmaWong #HongKongProtest #HongKong #NobelPrize
#FirstHand #Jan21
"7.21 - how could we forget?" - Grandma Wong at Yuen Long
1945 | Yuen Long
Jan 21, 2021 is the 18-month mark of the 7.21 Yuen Long mob attack, when armed white-clad men attacked citizens inside the MTR station and on the street, during which police officers conspicuously turned their backs and left the scene, and were even seen befriending the white shirts.
Grandma Wong is at the bus terminal area in Yuen Long with her yellow umbrella and British flags. Her signs call out to passerbys to remember the events that night: "7.21 - how could we forget?"
18 months after, many Hongkongers refused to forget while heavy police presence was sighted in Yuen Long to curb memorial activities.
#721YuenLong #GrandmaWong #18months
"7.21 - how could we forget?" - Grandma Wong at Yuen Long
1945 | Yuen Long
Jan 21, 2021 is the 18-month mark of the 7.21 Yuen Long mob attack, when armed white-clad men attacked citizens inside the MTR station and on the street, during which police officers conspicuously turned their backs and left the scene, and were even seen befriending the white shirts.
Grandma Wong is at the bus terminal area in Yuen Long with her yellow umbrella and British flags. Her signs call out to passerbys to remember the events that night: "7.21 - how could we forget?"
18 months after, many Hongkongers refused to forget while heavy police presence was sighted in Yuen Long to curb memorial activities.
#721YuenLong #GrandmaWong #18months
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#TinShuiWaiConnection Reminds Hongkongers to Resist Government's Whitewashing
19:49 | Yuen Long
Yuen Long district Councilor Lam Chun, of the district concern group Tin Shui Wai Connection, displayed an event chronicle of July 21, 2019, where white-clad mobs attacked civilians and passengers including those returning from a pro-democracy protest of the day.
Not only that the police reportedly turned a blind eye to the attacks, but the authorities have been whitewashing the happenings of the day since then. RTHK journalist Bao Choy was even arrested for giving false statement when conducting journalistic investigation.
In the video, Lam expressed frustration and rage at the authorities organised actions to distort the 721 incident in 2019. He called for citizens to collect and retain relevant materials. Lam said hopefully, 721 incident will be justly recorded as part of Hong Kong history in distant future.
#YuenLong721 #LamChun
#TinShuiWaiConnection Reminds Hongkongers to Resist Government's Whitewashing
19:49 | Yuen Long
Yuen Long district Councilor Lam Chun, of the district concern group Tin Shui Wai Connection, displayed an event chronicle of July 21, 2019, where white-clad mobs attacked civilians and passengers including those returning from a pro-democracy protest of the day.
Not only that the police reportedly turned a blind eye to the attacks, but the authorities have been whitewashing the happenings of the day since then. RTHK journalist Bao Choy was even arrested for giving false statement when conducting journalistic investigation.
In the video, Lam expressed frustration and rage at the authorities organised actions to distort the 721 incident in 2019. He called for citizens to collect and retain relevant materials. Lam said hopefully, 721 incident will be justly recorded as part of Hong Kong history in distant future.
#YuenLong721 #LamChun
#FirstHand #721YuenLong #Jan21
Heavy police deployment against peaceful protest and home-heading civilians
1945 | Yuen Long
Dozens of officers have been deployed to Yuen Long MTR Station in anticipation of citizens gathering to remember 7.21 Yuen Long attack. So far, they seem to only be observing the scene.
Few civilians stopped to gather, perhaps because of the recent surge in number of Wuhan Pneumonia cases, or heavy fines for violating the gathering ban. However, police officers could be seen standing close together in groups of ten or more; they do not seem to be bothered at all by the ongoing epidemic.
Heavy police deployment could also be seen outside the bus terminus, where civilians had to pass by in order to head home. No protests were seen at the spot so far.
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#TinShuiWaiConnection Reminds Hongkongers to Resist Government's Whitewashing
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28075
"7.21 - how could we forget?" - Grandma Wong at Yuen Long
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28074
Heavy police deployment against peaceful protest and home-heading civilians
1945 | Yuen Long
Dozens of officers have been deployed to Yuen Long MTR Station in anticipation of citizens gathering to remember 7.21 Yuen Long attack. So far, they seem to only be observing the scene.
Few civilians stopped to gather, perhaps because of the recent surge in number of Wuhan Pneumonia cases, or heavy fines for violating the gathering ban. However, police officers could be seen standing close together in groups of ten or more; they do not seem to be bothered at all by the ongoing epidemic.
Heavy police deployment could also be seen outside the bus terminus, where civilians had to pass by in order to head home. No protests were seen at the spot so far.
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#TinShuiWaiConnection Reminds Hongkongers to Resist Government's Whitewashing
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28075
"7.21 - how could we forget?" - Grandma Wong at Yuen Long
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#FirstHand #Jan21 #NeverForget #NeverForgive
HK District Councilor saddened for less street activism and potential imprisonment over national security breach
2010| Yuen Long
Lam Chun was one of the 53 pro-democracy activists arrested in early January, 2021 for alleged violations of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
In the video, Lam admitted less resources in pro-democracy street activism following the imposition of the National Security Law and the heightened social distancing restrictions.
He said, “when I was arrested earlier this month, I was concerned about being detained or even imprisoned, because that will mean even less resource will be available for the remembrance activities of the Anti-ELAB movement, for instance, on the 21st and the 31st day of every month.”
When talking about possible prison sentence, Lam said activists are now facing ever severe consequences than rioting. Instead of 10-year imprisonment, they could be put behind bars for a life time.
#721YuenLong #LamChun
HK District Councilor saddened for less street activism and potential imprisonment over national security breach
2010| Yuen Long
Lam Chun was one of the 53 pro-democracy activists arrested in early January, 2021 for alleged violations of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
In the video, Lam admitted less resources in pro-democracy street activism following the imposition of the National Security Law and the heightened social distancing restrictions.
He said, “when I was arrested earlier this month, I was concerned about being detained or even imprisoned, because that will mean even less resource will be available for the remembrance activities of the Anti-ELAB movement, for instance, on the 21st and the 31st day of every month.”
When talking about possible prison sentence, Lam said activists are now facing ever severe consequences than rioting. Instead of 10-year imprisonment, they could be put behind bars for a life time.
#721YuenLong #LamChun
#Censorship
Crackdown Continues in Hong Kong as Judiciary Demands Court Users to Remove Pro-democracy Symbols on Public Notice Board
The Hong Kong Judiciary dispatched an email on January 18, 2021 to all on-premise court users, reminding them to remove displays that "may cause public concern, jeopardize political neutrality of the judicial system and tarnish its reputation".
It was suspected that the move was related to 2 photographs went viral on pro-Establishment Facebook group "Save HK" in early December 2020, which showed a notice board in Sha Tin Court with displays like banners, "Hongkongers, fight on (add oil)", "money is precious but freedom is more so" as well as an origami of LIHKG pig.
The facebook post questioned political stance of concerning staff and neutrality of the organization.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan18
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210119/NCYZYYIPGJFYVPRHCMM23RK24E/
Crackdown Continues in Hong Kong as Judiciary Demands Court Users to Remove Pro-democracy Symbols on Public Notice Board
The Hong Kong Judiciary dispatched an email on January 18, 2021 to all on-premise court users, reminding them to remove displays that "may cause public concern, jeopardize political neutrality of the judicial system and tarnish its reputation".
It was suspected that the move was related to 2 photographs went viral on pro-Establishment Facebook group "Save HK" in early December 2020, which showed a notice board in Sha Tin Court with displays like banners, "Hongkongers, fight on (add oil)", "money is precious but freedom is more so" as well as an origami of LIHKG pig.
The facebook post questioned political stance of concerning staff and neutrality of the organization.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan18
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210119/NCYZYYIPGJFYVPRHCMM23RK24E/
#Kowtow
Youtuber #UncleRoger deletes video co-produced with pro-democracy KOL to appease his Chinese fans
Source: Stand News #Jan14
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Youtuber #UncleRoger deletes video co-produced with pro-democracy KOL to appease his Chinese fans
Source: Stand News #Jan14
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Youtuber #UncleRoger deletes video co-produced with pro-democracy KOL to appease his Chinese fans
On January 10, 2021, Malaysian YouTuber, Uncle Roger, released a video he produced in partnership with #MikeChen, another YouTube food specialist.
Later on, after knowing that Mike Chen once criticized the Chinese authorities and backed Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters, Uncle Roger kowtowed and apologized to his Chinese fans, stating that the video has “triggered a host of negative impact on society.”
He quickly removed the video pleading Chinese fans to give him another chance, “I hope you can give Uncle Roger, who just entered China, a chance to improve!”
His move was criticised by many on Twitter. Nathan Law, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist in exile and the founding chairperson of Demosisto, wrote on his twitter that the comedian was “disgracefully sacrificing his basic morality to pander to his China fans.”
Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, is a UK-based Malaysian comedian. He shot to fame in 2019 and gained over 3 million subscribers on his Youtube channel and 120 thousand fans on #Weibo, a Chinese social media platform.
Source: Stand News, #Jan14
#Haiyaa #SoWeak #NigelNg
Youtuber #UncleRoger deletes video co-produced with pro-democracy KOL to appease his Chinese fans
On January 10, 2021, Malaysian YouTuber, Uncle Roger, released a video he produced in partnership with #MikeChen, another YouTube food specialist.
Later on, after knowing that Mike Chen once criticized the Chinese authorities and backed Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters, Uncle Roger kowtowed and apologized to his Chinese fans, stating that the video has “triggered a host of negative impact on society.”
He quickly removed the video pleading Chinese fans to give him another chance, “I hope you can give Uncle Roger, who just entered China, a chance to improve!”
His move was criticised by many on Twitter. Nathan Law, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist in exile and the founding chairperson of Demosisto, wrote on his twitter that the comedian was “disgracefully sacrificing his basic morality to pander to his China fans.”
Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, is a UK-based Malaysian comedian. He shot to fame in 2019 and gained over 3 million subscribers on his Youtube channel and 120 thousand fans on #Weibo, a Chinese social media platform.
Source: Stand News, #Jan14
#Haiyaa #SoWeak #NigelNg
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Daring Chief Editor in #CitizenNews Welcomes Journalists who Left #CableNews on #MassResignation: “We Have Nothing to Lose”
Source: Stand News #Jan18
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Daring Chief Editor in #CitizenNews Welcomes Journalists who Left #CableNews on #MassResignation: “We Have Nothing to Lose”
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Daring Chief Editor in #CitizenNews Welcomes Journalists who Left #CableNews on #MassResignation: “We Have Nothing to Lose”
On December 1, 2020, Cable News in Hong Kong announced a major layoff plan after a series of personnel change in the management. The move has triggered a resignation en masse in the station’s newsroom, including 11 journalists and editors of the #ChinaNews team, as a sign of protest.
On January 18, 2021, the 11 of them announced joining of an online news platform, #CitizenNews, and continue their work on China News.
Former Assignment Editor of Cable News, Wong Lai-ping, expressed that it was a spontaneous action in last December when they resigned together in response to the station’s arbitrary layoff plan.
“We have never thought about coming together again. We even doubted whether we should continue working in the media industry.” However, many encouraged them to carry on their journalistic profession and continue to work as a team.
“So we talked among ourselves and agreed to work together with a focus on China News as we always do.”
The Chief Editor of Citizen News, Li Yue-wah said that the collaboration is “unplanned” and the consensus was reached after discussions following the mass resignation in last December.
She stressed that “This is worth trying as we have nothing to lose.” She called it an act “to smash the cooking pots and sink the boats.”
Li also revealed that since its launch 4 years ago, Citizen News has yet to balance its book. They initially set a target at 4,000 subscribers, for each paying a monthly fee of HK$100. “We are still falling short of this target,” Li sighed.
Adding 11 members of the former China News team from Cable News will double the current workforce of Citizen News. In addition, the news platform is planning to move to a bigger office with live-broadcast facilities. “This is going to double our expenses.” Li added.
She further explained that the platform is not going to pend on crowdfunding, which impact is believed to be short-lived. Instead, it is keen on expanding its subscription base to facilitate long-term development.
Source: Stand News #Jan18
#Pheonixism #Journalism #Professionalism
Daring Chief Editor in #CitizenNews Welcomes Journalists who Left #CableNews on #MassResignation: “We Have Nothing to Lose”
On December 1, 2020, Cable News in Hong Kong announced a major layoff plan after a series of personnel change in the management. The move has triggered a resignation en masse in the station’s newsroom, including 11 journalists and editors of the #ChinaNews team, as a sign of protest.
On January 18, 2021, the 11 of them announced joining of an online news platform, #CitizenNews, and continue their work on China News.
Former Assignment Editor of Cable News, Wong Lai-ping, expressed that it was a spontaneous action in last December when they resigned together in response to the station’s arbitrary layoff plan.
“We have never thought about coming together again. We even doubted whether we should continue working in the media industry.” However, many encouraged them to carry on their journalistic profession and continue to work as a team.
“So we talked among ourselves and agreed to work together with a focus on China News as we always do.”
The Chief Editor of Citizen News, Li Yue-wah said that the collaboration is “unplanned” and the consensus was reached after discussions following the mass resignation in last December.
She stressed that “This is worth trying as we have nothing to lose.” She called it an act “to smash the cooking pots and sink the boats.”
Li also revealed that since its launch 4 years ago, Citizen News has yet to balance its book. They initially set a target at 4,000 subscribers, for each paying a monthly fee of HK$100. “We are still falling short of this target,” Li sighed.
Adding 11 members of the former China News team from Cable News will double the current workforce of Citizen News. In addition, the news platform is planning to move to a bigger office with live-broadcast facilities. “This is going to double our expenses.” Li added.
She further explained that the platform is not going to pend on crowdfunding, which impact is believed to be short-lived. Instead, it is keen on expanding its subscription base to facilitate long-term development.
Source: Stand News #Jan18
#Pheonixism #Journalism #Professionalism
#Court #PoliticalProsecution
#EU expresses “grave concern” over #NationalSecurityLaw in Hong Kong, Questioning China’s Determination in Fulfilling International Obligations
On Jan 19, 2021, Apple Daily revealed that 27 European Union (EU) member states launched a series of joint measures to monitor the impact of Hong Kong’s national security law.
These acts include sending representatives to attend the court hearings in Hong Kong in the prosecution of the democrats since last year – a practice usually reserved for the political trials of human rights activists in mainland China.
An EU spokesperson confirmed the arrangement and expressed “grave concern” about the National Security Law which was forcefully imposed by Beijing.
The law “raised doubts about China’s determination in fulfilling its international obligations, damaged trust in the Chinese government, and affected the relationship between China and the EU,” the spokesperson said.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan19
https://bit.ly/3sA2zLG
#EU expresses “grave concern” over #NationalSecurityLaw in Hong Kong, Questioning China’s Determination in Fulfilling International Obligations
On Jan 19, 2021, Apple Daily revealed that 27 European Union (EU) member states launched a series of joint measures to monitor the impact of Hong Kong’s national security law.
These acts include sending representatives to attend the court hearings in Hong Kong in the prosecution of the democrats since last year – a practice usually reserved for the political trials of human rights activists in mainland China.
An EU spokesperson confirmed the arrangement and expressed “grave concern” about the National Security Law which was forcefully imposed by Beijing.
The law “raised doubts about China’s determination in fulfilling its international obligations, damaged trust in the Chinese government, and affected the relationship between China and the EU,” the spokesperson said.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan19
https://bit.ly/3sA2zLG