#Outbreak #LunarNewYear
Admission of 35 New Patients with Respiratory Diseases Symptoms; HK Governnent Finally Requires Express Rail Link Passengers to Fill Health Declaration
At noon on January 23, public hospitals in Hong Kong had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of 35 patients: 12 male and 23 female, aged five months to 86 years.
Acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung announced on Thursday that all passengers who travel to Hong Kong via high speed rail will be required to fill in a health declaration form upon arrival at West Kowloon starting on Friday.
Moreover, the New Year Celebrations, including Cathay Pacific’s International Chinese New Year Carnival, and the Lunar New Year Football Cup – will be cancelled as a health precaution.
Source: RTHK #Jan22
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1504490-20200123.htm?spTabChangeable=0
Photo taken by Kenji Wong / Stand News #Jan23, one day after the first case of Wuhan Pneumonia in Hong Kong.
Admission of 35 New Patients with Respiratory Diseases Symptoms; HK Governnent Finally Requires Express Rail Link Passengers to Fill Health Declaration
At noon on January 23, public hospitals in Hong Kong had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of 35 patients: 12 male and 23 female, aged five months to 86 years.
Acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung announced on Thursday that all passengers who travel to Hong Kong via high speed rail will be required to fill in a health declaration form upon arrival at West Kowloon starting on Friday.
Moreover, the New Year Celebrations, including Cathay Pacific’s International Chinese New Year Carnival, and the Lunar New Year Football Cup – will be cancelled as a health precaution.
Source: RTHK #Jan22
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1504490-20200123.htm?spTabChangeable=0
Photo taken by Kenji Wong / Stand News #Jan23, one day after the first case of Wuhan Pneumonia in Hong Kong.
#EU #Sanction
EU Parliament condemns crackdown on democratic opposition in Hong Kong, calling members to introduce targeted sanction against HK and China officials
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan22
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EU Parliament condemns crackdown on democratic opposition in Hong Kong, calling members to introduce targeted sanction against HK and China officials
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#EU #Sanction
EU Parliament condemns crackdown on democratic opposition in Hong Kong, calling members to introduce targeted sanction against HK and China officials
The European Parliament passed a resolution by a majority vote of 597-17 on 21 January 2021 demanding “immediate and unconditional release” of the democratic opposition and activists arrested and detained on “politically motivated charges”, including Joshua Wong, Ivan Lam, and Agnes Chow.
Members of the Parliament also expressed regrets on the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, stating that it did not reflect the Parliament’s requests to use investment negotiations as a leverage tool to preserve Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy.
It further warned that “by rushing to reach this agreement and not taking concrete action against the serious and ongoing human rights violations, the EU risks undermining its credibility as a global human rights actor.”
In addition, the Parliament urged EU member states to consider introducing targeted sanctions against individuals in Hong Kong and China, including Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, under the EU Human Rights Global Sanction Regime.
See the Parliament’s press release and full resolution here
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20210114IPR95635/human-rights-breaches-in-hong-kong-turkey-and-vietnam
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan22
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20210122/IUS6L3VMFFGUBIUCVHM4PZ3O6A/
EU Parliament condemns crackdown on democratic opposition in Hong Kong, calling members to introduce targeted sanction against HK and China officials
The European Parliament passed a resolution by a majority vote of 597-17 on 21 January 2021 demanding “immediate and unconditional release” of the democratic opposition and activists arrested and detained on “politically motivated charges”, including Joshua Wong, Ivan Lam, and Agnes Chow.
Members of the Parliament also expressed regrets on the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, stating that it did not reflect the Parliament’s requests to use investment negotiations as a leverage tool to preserve Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy.
It further warned that “by rushing to reach this agreement and not taking concrete action against the serious and ongoing human rights violations, the EU risks undermining its credibility as a global human rights actor.”
In addition, the Parliament urged EU member states to consider introducing targeted sanctions against individuals in Hong Kong and China, including Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, under the EU Human Rights Global Sanction Regime.
See the Parliament’s press release and full resolution here
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20210114IPR95635/human-rights-breaches-in-hong-kong-turkey-and-vietnam
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan22
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20210122/IUS6L3VMFFGUBIUCVHM4PZ3O6A/
#FirstHand #Jan22
"Injustice to be Redressed": Grandma Wong Arrested for Mourning the Death of 15-year-old Student
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"Injustice to be Redressed": Grandma Wong Arrested for Mourning the Death of 15-year-old Student
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"Injustice to be Redressed": Grandma Wong Arrested for Mourning the Death of 15-year-old Student
January 22, 2021 marks the sixteenth month since the death of 15-year-old pro-democracy student Chan Yin-Lam. A large number of police officers and police vehicles deployed in Tseung Kwun O, Hong Kong to curb memorial activities.
While visiting the parking area of Sheung Tak Estate with a former journalist of Stand News in the past, Granny Wong had mourned the casaulties in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, crying “Yin-Lam! Tze-Lok! Where are you? Please tell me who kill you.”
On Jan 23, 2021, Granny Wong showed up as usual carrying a yellow umbrella and a reusable bag printed with the UK flag. Also, she held a signboard which wrote "Injustice to be redressed".
Granny Wong was arrested of obstructing police officers and not providing identification card, and probably sent to the Tseung Kwun O.
#GrannyWong #ChanYinLam #Remembrance #Death #Arrest #16Months
"Injustice to be Redressed": Grandma Wong Arrested for Mourning the Death of 15-year-old Student
January 22, 2021 marks the sixteenth month since the death of 15-year-old pro-democracy student Chan Yin-Lam. A large number of police officers and police vehicles deployed in Tseung Kwun O, Hong Kong to curb memorial activities.
While visiting the parking area of Sheung Tak Estate with a former journalist of Stand News in the past, Granny Wong had mourned the casaulties in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, crying “Yin-Lam! Tze-Lok! Where are you? Please tell me who kill you.”
On Jan 23, 2021, Granny Wong showed up as usual carrying a yellow umbrella and a reusable bag printed with the UK flag. Also, she held a signboard which wrote "Injustice to be redressed".
Granny Wong was arrested of obstructing police officers and not providing identification card, and probably sent to the Tseung Kwun O.
#GrannyWong #ChanYinLam #Remembrance #Death #Arrest #16Months
#LastYearToday #HongKongChronicles
The Fall of Hong Kong
On Jan 22, 2020, Hong Kong recorded its first "highly suspected" coronavirus case, to cite from Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan.
The case was a 39-year-old man of Chinese nationality who had travelled to Wuhan and arrived in Hong Kong from China via the high speed train.
One year has passed. The total number of #COVID19 cases in Hong Kong hit nearly 10,000 and cost the life of 168 people.
On Jan 22, 2021, the Hong Kong's Hospital Authorities (#HA) even issued a letter to its employees, demanding them to return their salary during the strike.
In 2020, medical workers went on strike for the first time in history, demanding nothing but the shutdown of the border with China, in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
In response to the authorities, the Hospital Authorities Employees Association (#HAEA) chairperson Yu Wai-ming said "then why didn't you close the border back then?"
Source: Stand News #Jan22
https://bit.ly/35YSVbV
The Fall of Hong Kong
On Jan 22, 2020, Hong Kong recorded its first "highly suspected" coronavirus case, to cite from Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan.
The case was a 39-year-old man of Chinese nationality who had travelled to Wuhan and arrived in Hong Kong from China via the high speed train.
One year has passed. The total number of #COVID19 cases in Hong Kong hit nearly 10,000 and cost the life of 168 people.
On Jan 22, 2021, the Hong Kong's Hospital Authorities (#HA) even issued a letter to its employees, demanding them to return their salary during the strike.
In 2020, medical workers went on strike for the first time in history, demanding nothing but the shutdown of the border with China, in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
In response to the authorities, the Hospital Authorities Employees Association (#HAEA) chairperson Yu Wai-ming said "then why didn't you close the border back then?"
Source: Stand News #Jan22
https://bit.ly/35YSVbV
#PoliticalOppression
Vocal journalist in HK faces dismissal by government-funded broadcaster before probe result
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan22
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Vocal journalist in HK faces dismissal by government-funded broadcaster before probe result
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Vocal journalist in HK faces dismissal by government-funded broadcaster before probe result
#NabelaQoser, a journalist of #RTHK, who confronted Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam over her handling of the 2019 protests for multiple times, is facing dismissal after the public broadcaster ended her three-year-odd probation for a civil service post and offered her a contract for just 120 days.
Qoser’s probation was extended by 120 days in late September 2020, shortly before she was due to complete the three-year probation under civil servant employment terms in October.
The broadcaster launched a probe into her work, citing complaints received against her since July 2020. The results of the probe, originally due in January 2021, would determine if Qoser was to gain a coveted contract as a permanent civil servant.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan22
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210122/ZU6IGCLILZAF5GTP4RBZ3L6RPU/
#RTHK #CivilServant #Journalism #Professionalism #PressFreedom #Reprisal
Vocal journalist in HK faces dismissal by government-funded broadcaster before probe result
#NabelaQoser, a journalist of #RTHK, who confronted Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam over her handling of the 2019 protests for multiple times, is facing dismissal after the public broadcaster ended her three-year-odd probation for a civil service post and offered her a contract for just 120 days.
Qoser’s probation was extended by 120 days in late September 2020, shortly before she was due to complete the three-year probation under civil servant employment terms in October.
The broadcaster launched a probe into her work, citing complaints received against her since July 2020. The results of the probe, originally due in January 2021, would determine if Qoser was to gain a coveted contract as a permanent civil servant.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan22
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210122/ZU6IGCLILZAF5GTP4RBZ3L6RPU/
#RTHK #CivilServant #Journalism #Professionalism #PressFreedom #Reprisal
#Interview #HongKongersVoice
Transcending Fear: Hong Kong Social Worker Vows for the Quest for Freedom, Out of His Love for Hong Kong
Source: InMedia, #Jan22
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Transcending Fear: Hong Kong Social Worker Vows for the Quest for Freedom, Out of His Love for Hong Kong
Source: InMedia, #Jan22
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Transcending Fear: Hong Kong Social Worker Vows for the Quest for Freedom, Out of His Love for Hong Kong
Reflecting on the year-long anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong in 2019, social worker Hendick Lui Chi-Hang said, “I have been increasingly involved and more and more forth coming in each protest. For many times, I told myself that this time is going to be the last time and I have to overcome my limit.”
Despite that, there has been “next time”. Lui said, “Probably, it is out of my love to this land.”
It could also be rage. Lui elaborated, “You might also see it as ‘I can’t stand it’. There are some small things that we could do, though these things might not be useful, we should continue doing it.”
What if one day he was arrested and being sent to China for trial?
It seems that Lui was sharing his thoughts to the reporter, but also talking in melancholy, “it doesn’t matter. I believe as long as there are Hongkongers, there will be a pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, fighting for freedom.”
Source: InMedia, #Jan22
https://bit.ly/3p87xgt
#LuiChiHang #SocialWorker #HKProtest #NeverGiveUp
Transcending Fear: Hong Kong Social Worker Vows for the Quest for Freedom, Out of His Love for Hong Kong
Reflecting on the year-long anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong in 2019, social worker Hendick Lui Chi-Hang said, “I have been increasingly involved and more and more forth coming in each protest. For many times, I told myself that this time is going to be the last time and I have to overcome my limit.”
Despite that, there has been “next time”. Lui said, “Probably, it is out of my love to this land.”
It could also be rage. Lui elaborated, “You might also see it as ‘I can’t stand it’. There are some small things that we could do, though these things might not be useful, we should continue doing it.”
What if one day he was arrested and being sent to China for trial?
It seems that Lui was sharing his thoughts to the reporter, but also talking in melancholy, “it doesn’t matter. I believe as long as there are Hongkongers, there will be a pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, fighting for freedom.”
Source: InMedia, #Jan22
https://bit.ly/3p87xgt
#LuiChiHang #SocialWorker #HKProtest #NeverGiveUp
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#Sanction #106Crackdown
#EU Parliament Condemns HK Government's Crackdown on the Democracy Camp and Targets 9 Officials on Pending Sanction List
Source: Stand News, #Jan22
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#EU Parliament Condemns HK Government's Crackdown on the Democracy Camp and Targets 9 Officials on Pending Sanction List
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#EU Parliament Condemns HK Government's Crackdown on the Democracy Camp and Targets 9 Officials on Pending Sanction List
The European Parliament (EU) passed a resolution with an overwhelming vote on January 21, 2021, condemning the crackdown on Hong Kong activists by the central government of China.
It warned that the EU might risk losing credibility on human rights by sealing an investment deal with China. Furthermore, the parliament called for member states to initiate “targeted sanctions” against Chinese and Hong Kong officials held responsible for the police action under the EU Human Rights Global Sanction Regime.
The 9 names include Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, Secretary for Security John Lee, Commissioner of Police Chris Tang and former police chief Stephen Lo.
Chinese officials handling Hong Kong affairs were also on the list, including Xia Baolong and Zhang Xiaoming, respectively the director and deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office under the State Council; Luo Huining, director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong; and Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Office for Safeguarding National Security in the city.
The resolution said that MEPs “regret” that the EU-China investment talks were not seized “as a leverage tool aimed at preserving Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, as well as its basic rights and freedoms”.
Source: Stand News, #Jan22
#InternationalCommunity
#EU Parliament Condemns HK Government's Crackdown on the Democracy Camp and Targets 9 Officials on Pending Sanction List
The European Parliament (EU) passed a resolution with an overwhelming vote on January 21, 2021, condemning the crackdown on Hong Kong activists by the central government of China.
It warned that the EU might risk losing credibility on human rights by sealing an investment deal with China. Furthermore, the parliament called for member states to initiate “targeted sanctions” against Chinese and Hong Kong officials held responsible for the police action under the EU Human Rights Global Sanction Regime.
The 9 names include Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, Secretary for Security John Lee, Commissioner of Police Chris Tang and former police chief Stephen Lo.
Chinese officials handling Hong Kong affairs were also on the list, including Xia Baolong and Zhang Xiaoming, respectively the director and deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office under the State Council; Luo Huining, director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong; and Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Office for Safeguarding National Security in the city.
The resolution said that MEPs “regret” that the EU-China investment talks were not seized “as a leverage tool aimed at preserving Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, as well as its basic rights and freedoms”.
Source: Stand News, #Jan22
#InternationalCommunity
China authorises coastguard to fire on foreign vessels in disputed waters of East China and South China Seas
China has maritime sovereignty disputes with Japan in the East China Sea and with several South-East Asian countries in the South China Sea. It has sent its coastguard to chase away fishing vessels from other countries, sometimes resulting in the sinking of these vessels.
The National People's Congress standing committee, passed the Coastguard Law on 22nd Jan explicitly allowing its coastguard to fire on foreign vessels. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said the laws are in line with international practices. The new law allows the coastguard to use a variety of weapons.
Source: ABC.Net #Jan22
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-23/china-authorises-coast-guard-to-fire-on-foreign-ships-if-needed/13084754
#China #CoastguardLaw
China has maritime sovereignty disputes with Japan in the East China Sea and with several South-East Asian countries in the South China Sea. It has sent its coastguard to chase away fishing vessels from other countries, sometimes resulting in the sinking of these vessels.
The National People's Congress standing committee, passed the Coastguard Law on 22nd Jan explicitly allowing its coastguard to fire on foreign vessels. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said the laws are in line with international practices. The new law allows the coastguard to use a variety of weapons.
Source: ABC.Net #Jan22
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-23/china-authorises-coast-guard-to-fire-on-foreign-ships-if-needed/13084754
#China #CoastguardLaw
#PoliceState
Human Rights Watchdog on #GrandmaWong's Arrest: Another assault on democracy and free expression in Hong Kong
Source: Stand News, #Jan22
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Human Rights Watchdog on #GrandmaWong's Arrest: Another assault on democracy and free expression in Hong Kong
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Human Rights Watchdog on #GrandmaWong's Arrest: Another assault on democracy and free expression in Hong Kong
January 22, 2021 marked the 16th month of the death of 15-year-old pro-democracy student #ChanYinLam.
Flouting National Security Law and social distancing restriction, some citizens continued their monthly remembrance ritual in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong.
'Grandma Wong' Wong Fan-yiu showed up at the scene with several handbills in her hands. She was later arrested on suspicion of obstructing police officer in execution of their duties.
Commenting on the incident, #BenedictRogers, Hong Kong Watch’s Chief Executive said, “The arrest of Grandma Wong, who is one of the most prominent pro-democracy protestors, is the latest assault on democracy and free expression in Hong Kong. It appears it is now a crime for pensioners to hold a protest sign at a pedestrian crossing.”
He urged the Hong Kong Authorities to release Grandma Wong.
Source: Stand News, #Jan22
#HongKongWatch #Arrest
Human Rights Watchdog on #GrandmaWong's Arrest: Another assault on democracy and free expression in Hong Kong
January 22, 2021 marked the 16th month of the death of 15-year-old pro-democracy student #ChanYinLam.
Flouting National Security Law and social distancing restriction, some citizens continued their monthly remembrance ritual in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong.
'Grandma Wong' Wong Fan-yiu showed up at the scene with several handbills in her hands. She was later arrested on suspicion of obstructing police officer in execution of their duties.
Commenting on the incident, #BenedictRogers, Hong Kong Watch’s Chief Executive said, “The arrest of Grandma Wong, who is one of the most prominent pro-democracy protestors, is the latest assault on democracy and free expression in Hong Kong. It appears it is now a crime for pensioners to hold a protest sign at a pedestrian crossing.”
He urged the Hong Kong Authorities to release Grandma Wong.
Source: Stand News, #Jan22
#HongKongWatch #Arrest
MPs to question HSBC chief over freezing Hong Kong pro-democracy accounts
HSBC's chief executive will be hauled in front of MPs next week to explain why the bank has frozen the accounts of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.
The bank has avoided public comments on the deepening crisis since it backed Beijing's controversial security law for the former British colony last year. HSBC's profits are heavily dependent on China.
The crackdown criminalises anti-government movements in Hong Kong, resulting in the arrest of dozens of pro-democracy figures since it was imposed last summer.
#HSBC #TedHui #Frozen #Explain #MPs
Source: Telegraph #Jan22
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2021/01/22/mps-question-hsbc-chief-freezing-hong-kong-pro-democracy-accounts/
HSBC's chief executive will be hauled in front of MPs next week to explain why the bank has frozen the accounts of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.
The bank has avoided public comments on the deepening crisis since it backed Beijing's controversial security law for the former British colony last year. HSBC's profits are heavily dependent on China.
The crackdown criminalises anti-government movements in Hong Kong, resulting in the arrest of dozens of pro-democracy figures since it was imposed last summer.
#HSBC #TedHui #Frozen #Explain #MPs
Source: Telegraph #Jan22
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2021/01/22/mps-question-hsbc-chief-freezing-hong-kong-pro-democracy-accounts/