#QuarantineCenter #Illegal
HK Government Awards Quarantine Center Construction Contract to China State-owned Company Without Tending Process
Instead of completely closing the borders with China, the Hong Kong Government continued to build temporary quarantine facilities in the city. A government plat at Penny Bay with a contract worth HKD190 million was awarded to China Habour Engineering, by-passing regular tendering process.
China Habour Engineering is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction, a PRC state-owned enterprise.
Hong Kong government officials claimed that awarding contracts without the regular tendering process was necessary due to the "urgency of the project" and insisted that the process complied with relevant rules.
Legislative Council Member, Chu Hoi-dick challenged the government's decision, as any project exceeding HKD30,000,000 will need the approval of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, the government is suspected of violating the law and breaching the independence of the three arms of the administration.
Source: Stand News
http://bit.ly/2VqLplL
#Feb25 #ChinaCoronavirus
HK Government Awards Quarantine Center Construction Contract to China State-owned Company Without Tending Process
Instead of completely closing the borders with China, the Hong Kong Government continued to build temporary quarantine facilities in the city. A government plat at Penny Bay with a contract worth HKD190 million was awarded to China Habour Engineering, by-passing regular tendering process.
China Habour Engineering is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction, a PRC state-owned enterprise.
Hong Kong government officials claimed that awarding contracts without the regular tendering process was necessary due to the "urgency of the project" and insisted that the process complied with relevant rules.
Legislative Council Member, Chu Hoi-dick challenged the government's decision, as any project exceeding HKD30,000,000 will need the approval of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, the government is suspected of violating the law and breaching the independence of the three arms of the administration.
Source: Stand News
http://bit.ly/2VqLplL
#Feb25 #ChinaCoronavirus
#QuarantineCenter #Illegal
HK Government Awards Quarantine Centre Construction Contract to China State-owned Company Without Tending Process
Instead of completely closing the borders with China, the Hong Kong Government continued to build temporary quarantine facilities in the city. A government plot at Penny Bay with a contract worth HKD190 million was awarded to China Habour Engineering, by-passing regular tendering process.
China Habour Engineering is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction, a PRC state-owned enterprise.
Source: Stand News
http://bit.ly/2VqLplL
#Feb25 #ChinaCoronavirus
HK Government Awards Quarantine Centre Construction Contract to China State-owned Company Without Tending Process
Instead of completely closing the borders with China, the Hong Kong Government continued to build temporary quarantine facilities in the city. A government plot at Penny Bay with a contract worth HKD190 million was awarded to China Habour Engineering, by-passing regular tendering process.
China Habour Engineering is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction, a PRC state-owned enterprise.
Source: Stand News
http://bit.ly/2VqLplL
#Feb25 #ChinaCoronavirus
CUHK cuts ties with student union
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) said on February 25 that it'll stop providing administrative support to the student union as well as venues for its activities after accusing its new cabinet of failing to clarify what the institution said were potentially unlawful statements and false allegations.
Source: Stand News; #Feb25
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) said on February 25 that it'll stop providing administrative support to the student union as well as venues for its activities after accusing its new cabinet of failing to clarify what the institution said were potentially unlawful statements and false allegations.
Source: Stand News; #Feb25
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#CUHK cuts ties with student union
The university issued an unprecedently strong statement in the evening, stating that "The Student Union Executive Committee members have made false allegations against the University and exploited the campus for their political propaganda, which ran counter to the mission of CUHK and brought the University into disrepute. "
A spokesman stressed the election platform of #Syzygia, which won the leadership election a day ago on February 24, 2021, does not represent the position of the university, reminding them that their comments on #NationalSecurity may be in violation of the law.
The university said it will also stop collecting student union fees on its behalf and require the student body to register as an independent society to assume its own legal responsibility. Members will also be suspended from their ex-officio positions in all university committees.
#Oppression
Source: Stand News, RTHK; #Feb25
https://bit.ly/3kn9oMY
#CUHK cuts ties with student union
The university issued an unprecedently strong statement in the evening, stating that "The Student Union Executive Committee members have made false allegations against the University and exploited the campus for their political propaganda, which ran counter to the mission of CUHK and brought the University into disrepute. "
A spokesman stressed the election platform of #Syzygia, which won the leadership election a day ago on February 24, 2021, does not represent the position of the university, reminding them that their comments on #NationalSecurity may be in violation of the law.
The university said it will also stop collecting student union fees on its behalf and require the student body to register as an independent society to assume its own legal responsibility. Members will also be suspended from their ex-officio positions in all university committees.
#Oppression
Source: Stand News, RTHK; #Feb25
https://bit.ly/3kn9oMY
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#FirstHand #Feb25
Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
0020 | CUHK campus
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) does not shy away from imposing hard-hitting #oppression on the newly elected Students' Union. The University cuts tie with the student body and refuses to provide any administrative support.
The newly elected Students' Union met with the press at around mid-night on Feb 25, 2021 to reiterate their stance.
Read more about the University's statement
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28769
Utterly disappointed at the University’s harsh measures, one female member of the cabinet broke into tears when presenting the cabinet’s stance. In a trembling yet stern voice, she stated that the Students' Union will carry on what they believe and speak up on contentious issues.
“We know that making a statement now will not bring any material change. We still want to speak up and make known of our stance.”
#University #Censorship #WhiteTerror
Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
0020 | CUHK campus
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) does not shy away from imposing hard-hitting #oppression on the newly elected Students' Union. The University cuts tie with the student body and refuses to provide any administrative support.
The newly elected Students' Union met with the press at around mid-night on Feb 25, 2021 to reiterate their stance.
Read more about the University's statement
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28769
Utterly disappointed at the University’s harsh measures, one female member of the cabinet broke into tears when presenting the cabinet’s stance. In a trembling yet stern voice, she stated that the Students' Union will carry on what they believe and speak up on contentious issues.
“We know that making a statement now will not bring any material change. We still want to speak up and make known of our stance.”
#University #Censorship #WhiteTerror
#FirstHand #PoliticalOppression
Students in Hong Kong apologize to supporters for beinh unable to deliver election promise amidst oppression from University
At around mid-night, the new student union cabinet called for a press briefing to state their stance in response to the University’s tough measures. Members thanked their supporters for their votes and trust, however, they apologized for not being able to carry out duties as they promised in their election manifesto.
In the face of hard-hitting suppressions and obstructions from the University, members vowed to continue their fight in the Student's Union as long as they can.
At the end of the press briefing, members of the cabinet raised and bowed to the audience to show their deep apology.
Source: First Hand, #Feb26
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Students in Hong Kong apologize to supporters for beinh unable to deliver election promise amidst oppression from University
At around mid-night, the new student union cabinet called for a press briefing to state their stance in response to the University’s tough measures. Members thanked their supporters for their votes and trust, however, they apologized for not being able to carry out duties as they promised in their election manifesto.
In the face of hard-hitting suppressions and obstructions from the University, members vowed to continue their fight in the Student's Union as long as they can.
At the end of the press briefing, members of the cabinet raised and bowed to the audience to show their deep apology.
Source: First Hand, #Feb26
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) does not shy away from imposing hard-hitting #oppression on the newly elected Students' Union. The…
Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
0020 | CUHK campus
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) does not shy away from imposing hard-hitting #oppression on the newly elected Students' Union. The…
#NeverGiveUp #YNWA
To those with #conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark
People always say the university is a miniature society; and even at the university, a free and fair election is impossible in Hong Kong.
On Feb 25, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) accused the newly elected students' union #Syzygia of potentially breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and cut tie with the student body.
Around midnight, the students told the press, their supporters, and fellow Hongkongers that they would uphold their stance as much as they can. They even apologize for not being able to carry out fully what they have promised owing to the University's oppression.
To all those with conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark to brighten our nights.
Photos: #FirstHand #Feb25
#University #PoliticalOppression #StudentUnion
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28771
To those with #conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark
People always say the university is a miniature society; and even at the university, a free and fair election is impossible in Hong Kong.
On Feb 25, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) accused the newly elected students' union #Syzygia of potentially breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and cut tie with the student body.
Around midnight, the students told the press, their supporters, and fellow Hongkongers that they would uphold their stance as much as they can. They even apologize for not being able to carry out fully what they have promised owing to the University's oppression.
To all those with conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark to brighten our nights.
Photos: #FirstHand #Feb25
#University #PoliticalOppression #StudentUnion
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28771
#AsiasFinest #Court
Police Charges Contain Rookie English Mistakes; Magistrate Calls It International Laughing Stock
Source: Apple Daily #Feb25
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Police Charges Contain Rookie English Mistakes; Magistrate Calls It International Laughing Stock
Source: Apple Daily #Feb25
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Police Charges Contain Rookie English Mistakes; Magistrate Calls It International Laughing Stock
In Hong Kong, a Polytechnic University (#PolyU) student was charged with possession of firearms, strategic commodities and offensive weapons without a license for allegedly possessing a pepper bullet pistol and a saber in his apartment.
The case was being trialed at the Fanling Magistrates’ Court on February 25, 2021.
The magistrate Kenneth Chan Ping-Chau pointed out errors in the English version of the charge sheet provided by the police. He read the content out loud on the spot, as it was written “one number of Pepper Ball”, “two numbers of Pepper Ball”.
The magistrate said, “even primary school students will know that it is ‘one apple two apples’, when this case reaches the Court of Final Appeal, I don’t want this to become the laughing stock of foreign courts.”
The magistrate urged the prosecution to amend the English version of the charges written by the Hong Kong police.
Source: Apple Daily #Feb25
https://bit.ly/37L4cNS
#English #HongKongPolice #LaughingStock
Police Charges Contain Rookie English Mistakes; Magistrate Calls It International Laughing Stock
In Hong Kong, a Polytechnic University (#PolyU) student was charged with possession of firearms, strategic commodities and offensive weapons without a license for allegedly possessing a pepper bullet pistol and a saber in his apartment.
The case was being trialed at the Fanling Magistrates’ Court on February 25, 2021.
The magistrate Kenneth Chan Ping-Chau pointed out errors in the English version of the charge sheet provided by the police. He read the content out loud on the spot, as it was written “one number of Pepper Ball”, “two numbers of Pepper Ball”.
The magistrate said, “even primary school students will know that it is ‘one apple two apples’, when this case reaches the Court of Final Appeal, I don’t want this to become the laughing stock of foreign courts.”
The magistrate urged the prosecution to amend the English version of the charges written by the Hong Kong police.
Source: Apple Daily #Feb25
https://bit.ly/37L4cNS
#English #HongKongPolice #LaughingStock
Number of Hong Kong residents moving to Taiwan nearly doubles in 2020
The Taiwan government issued 10,813 residence permits and 1,576 settlement permits to people from Hong Kong in 2020, double that of 2019. Taiwan is popular choice.
Hong Kong’s population released mid of Feb to be 7,474,200 at the end of 2020, 0.6% drop from the previous year.
Numerous new pathways for Hongkongers to leave city have been created in response to authorities’ efforts to crush dissent and erase opposition movement. Australian data from January showed 2,500 Hong Kong nationals in the country had their visa extended and more than 500 hand applied for visas to resettle. In the UK, hundreds of thousands are expected to move via a program to resettle people with British National (Overseas) passport.
Source: The Guardian #Feb25
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/25/number-of-hong-kong-residents-moving-to-taiwan-nearly-doubles-in-2020?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#LifeBoatScheme #Taiwan #HongKong #Hongkonger
The Taiwan government issued 10,813 residence permits and 1,576 settlement permits to people from Hong Kong in 2020, double that of 2019. Taiwan is popular choice.
Hong Kong’s population released mid of Feb to be 7,474,200 at the end of 2020, 0.6% drop from the previous year.
Numerous new pathways for Hongkongers to leave city have been created in response to authorities’ efforts to crush dissent and erase opposition movement. Australian data from January showed 2,500 Hong Kong nationals in the country had their visa extended and more than 500 hand applied for visas to resettle. In the UK, hundreds of thousands are expected to move via a program to resettle people with British National (Overseas) passport.
Source: The Guardian #Feb25
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/25/number-of-hong-kong-residents-moving-to-taiwan-nearly-doubles-in-2020?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#LifeBoatScheme #Taiwan #HongKong #Hongkonger
#PoliceBrutality #AsiasFinest
More cases reveal Hong Kong Police abusing powers over innocent pro-democracy supporters
#PrinceEdward831 #Pregnancy #PregnantWoman
Source: Apple Daily; #Feb25
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More cases reveal Hong Kong Police abusing powers over innocent pro-democracy supporters
#PrinceEdward831 #Pregnancy #PregnantWoman
Source: Apple Daily; #Feb25
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#PoliceBrutality #AsiasFinest
More cases reveal Hong Kong Police abusing powers over innocent pro-democracy supporters
On August 31, 2020 pro-democracy supporters gathered in remembrance of the #PrinceEdwardAttack, where Hong Kong riot police assaulted peaceful civilians in Prince Edward subway station.
On that evening, police officer made multiple attempts to disperse the crowd. Rounds of pepper-spray were deployed and a woman who was 7-8 months’ pregnant was allegedly neck-locked and dragged by a police office to the ground.
The woman was reportedly injured and sent to the hospital. Her husband, who was also present, was subdued and arrested by the police, accused of disorderly conduct at a public place.
Six months later, on February 25, 2021, Yu Tak-po, vice-chairman of Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok District Council wrote on his Facebook that the police has withdrawn the case and dropped charges.
Source: Apple Daily, #Feb25
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210225/OFV5SHASIFBOJNFE222NE4RGZY/
#PrinceEdward831 #Pregnancy #PregnantWoman
More cases reveal Hong Kong Police abusing powers over innocent pro-democracy supporters
On August 31, 2020 pro-democracy supporters gathered in remembrance of the #PrinceEdwardAttack, where Hong Kong riot police assaulted peaceful civilians in Prince Edward subway station.
On that evening, police officer made multiple attempts to disperse the crowd. Rounds of pepper-spray were deployed and a woman who was 7-8 months’ pregnant was allegedly neck-locked and dragged by a police office to the ground.
The woman was reportedly injured and sent to the hospital. Her husband, who was also present, was subdued and arrested by the police, accused of disorderly conduct at a public place.
Six months later, on February 25, 2021, Yu Tak-po, vice-chairman of Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok District Council wrote on his Facebook that the police has withdrawn the case and dropped charges.
Source: Apple Daily, #Feb25
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210225/OFV5SHASIFBOJNFE222NE4RGZY/
#PrinceEdward831 #Pregnancy #PregnantWoman