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Exclusive-Suspected Chinese hackers stole camera footage from African Union - memo

Source: Reuters #Dec16

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Exclusive-Suspected Chinese hackers stole camera footage from African Union - memo

The African Union’s (AU) technology staffers discovered that a group of suspected Chinese hackers had rigged a cluster of servers in the basement of an administrative annex to quietly siphon surveillance videos from across the AU’s sprawling campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital.

The security breach was carried out by a Chinese hacking group nicknamed “Bronze President,” according to a five-page internal memo reviewed by Reuters. It said the affected cameras covered “AU offices, parking areas, corridors, and meeting rooms.” Bronze President operated from China and had been detected in espionage campaigns targeting China’s neighbors, including Mongolia and India.

Some American and European officials have voiced concern as Beijing has stepped in to meet the AU’s needs - part of an Africa-wide shift that has seen China become the continent’s top creditor.

Chinese workers built the AU’s showpiece new conference center in 2012 and Chinese technicians still help maintain the organization’s digital infrastructure.

Source: Reuters #Dec16

https://www.reuters.com/article/ethiopia-african-union-cyber-exclusive/exclusive-suspected-chinese-hackers-stole-camera-footage-from-african-union-memo-idUKKBN28Q1EB?edition-redirect=uk

#AfricanUnion #AU #China #BronzePresident #Chinahecker
China-Australia trade war forces winemakers to look to US, UK, and India to market

Source: ABC #Jan02

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China-Australia trade war forces winemakers to look to US, UK, and India to market

Australian winemakers are looking to Britain, the U.S. and India as alternative markets, as tensions with China brought about by the coronavirus pandemic force the industry to seek stability in 2021.

"We are fighting with every other wine producing nation in the world for a slice of that market,” Lee McLean, from industry group Australian Grape and Wine, said.

Bruce Tyrrell from Tyrrell's Wines in the Hunter Valley said he believed the American and British markets were worth expanding, but, his strategy was to grow his exports in other Asian countries and build entirely new markets in Central Asia.

India is another growth area, however high duties and taxes on imported wine mean it is not an overly attractive market for many producers just yet.
The wine industry is calling on the Federal Government to finalise a bilateral trade deal with India, known as the Australia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, that has been in the works for 9 years.

Source: ABC #Jan02

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2021-01-02/china-australia-trade-war-winemakers-look-for-new-markets-covid/13026228

#AustralianWine #AustraliaChina
#HongkongersVoices
"Free All Political Prisoners": #Banners Appear on Hong Kong Mountain

Two banners with the words “Free all political prisoners” in Chinese and English were spotted hanging over a mountain in Tsz Wan Shan, Hong Kong on 23 Jan 2021.

Source: Apple News #Jan23
https://hk.appledaily.com/breaking/20210123/YSLZUQK5RBFYRCJ34AC4FWUG74/

#ProtestArt
#FirstHand #Jan23
Carrie Lam Denies Lockdown Has Obstructed Civilians

On Jan 23, 2021, the Hong Kong government made a sudden announcement of a compulsory lockdown in the Jordan district at 4am, citing the coronavirus as a reason.

The authorities forbade civilians to leave the "restricted area", claiming that the mass testing would be completed in 48 hours, in order for civilians to go to work on Monday.

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28098

Over 3,000 staff were mobilized from the disciplinary forces and medical teams. Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Police Commissioner Chris Tang, Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan and other government officials appeared at the site.

Carrie Lam denied the government's instruction as confusing and that the decision has obstructed the residents.

It is estimated that over 10,000 civilians were grounded.

#CarrieLam #ChrisTang #Lockdown #WuhanPneumonia #Jordan #FailedState
#FirstHand #Jan23
Over One Year Since the Outbreak of Coronavirus: Government's Refusal To Seal Off Border with China Vs District Lockdown

Hong Kong recorded its first "highly suspected" case of coronavirus on Jan 22, 2020. It was a Chinese man who had travelled to Wuhan, China before coming to Hong Kong via the high speed train. Despite the demand of the local population, the Hong Kong government refused to close the border with China.

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28105

One year later, the coronavirus pandemic has spread across the globe. In Hong Kong, the government even imposed a compulsory lockdown in Jordan on Jan 23, 2021.

Police officers were stationed everywhere while blue tents were set up in the "restricted area" to enforce the testing of all civilians including who had been tested recently. Some civilians who tried to go to work were sighted taken to the police vehicles.

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28098

#Lockdown #PoliceState
#FirstHand #Jan23
Civilians in Lockdown Area to Brace Themselves for At Least 48 Hours

During the compulsory lockdown of the Jordan area since 4am on Jan 23, 2021, the Hong Kong government claimed that food supply will be provided to the affected civilians.

The photos reveal the food supplied by the authorities, which constitute largely cup noodle, instant noodle, bread and canned food.

Whereas the residents complained about the confusion caused by the authorities, the latter insisted that the civilians were not obstructed.

#Lockdown #Jordan #WuhanPneumonia
#FailedState
International Policing Expert: HK Police Commissioner Refused Advice, Complaints Council Excludes Protester Interviews from Report

Source: Apple Daily #Jan17

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