[China's Propaganda: Part 1 of 9]
Twitter recently found out how China-based accounts interfered activities in Hong Kong, although access to Twitter is officially blocked by the authority in China.
According to Twitter on 19 August 2019:
“We're disclosing coordinated account activity focused on the ongoing protest movement in Hong Kong. Our investigations have found that these accounts are linked to state-backed information operations from mainland China.”
On the same day, Facebook also released similar news that they have removed “coordinated Inauthentic Behavior From China” on the same day.
In this series, we have collected several articles to explain this phenomenon in connection to the state controlled media and propaganda in China.
(to be continued)
Source:
https://twitter.com/twittersafety/status/1163513679335346176?s=21
https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2019/08/removing-cib-china/
#chinapropaganda #stateideology #n1
Twitter recently found out how China-based accounts interfered activities in Hong Kong, although access to Twitter is officially blocked by the authority in China.
According to Twitter on 19 August 2019:
“We're disclosing coordinated account activity focused on the ongoing protest movement in Hong Kong. Our investigations have found that these accounts are linked to state-backed information operations from mainland China.”
On the same day, Facebook also released similar news that they have removed “coordinated Inauthentic Behavior From China” on the same day.
In this series, we have collected several articles to explain this phenomenon in connection to the state controlled media and propaganda in China.
(to be continued)
Source:
https://twitter.com/twittersafety/status/1163513679335346176?s=21
https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2019/08/removing-cib-china/
#chinapropaganda #stateideology #n1
Twitter
Twitter Safety
We're disclosing coordinated account activity focused on the ongoing protest movement in Hong Kong. Our investigations have found that these accounts are linked to state-backed information operations from mainland China. https://t.co/Pc9R90Dp85
[China's State Media uses racist attack to defame HK protesters: Part #n1/2]
People's Daily, China's state media, reported on the "Hong Kong Way" event with an astonishing racist tone.
On top of the report was a poster that depicts a hand of lighter skin tone holding a hand with darker skin tone. The poster comdemns the holding of a "black hand" and therefore has a heavy suspicion of committing racism.
In Chinese, the term "black hand" refers to a manipulative source, pulling strings and orchestrating things behind the scene. For example, "mafia" in Chinese is transliterated as "black hand gang". There is also clear connotation to the protestors as well, since black is commonly worn by demonstrators.
The poster writes:
-"The 30 year special report of the Baltic Way"
-"Don't hold the black hand"
"The Ruin of Hong Kong"
-"Protect Hong Kong, do not hold the black hand"
-"Do not be associated with indepdence of Hong Kong"
-"Beware that the hand you hold is black"
#racism #discrimination #chinapropaganda
People's Daily, China's state media, reported on the "Hong Kong Way" event with an astonishing racist tone.
On top of the report was a poster that depicts a hand of lighter skin tone holding a hand with darker skin tone. The poster comdemns the holding of a "black hand" and therefore has a heavy suspicion of committing racism.
In Chinese, the term "black hand" refers to a manipulative source, pulling strings and orchestrating things behind the scene. For example, "mafia" in Chinese is transliterated as "black hand gang". There is also clear connotation to the protestors as well, since black is commonly worn by demonstrators.
The poster writes:
-"The 30 year special report of the Baltic Way"
-"Don't hold the black hand"
"The Ruin of Hong Kong"
-"Protect Hong Kong, do not hold the black hand"
-"Do not be associated with indepdence of Hong Kong"
-"Beware that the hand you hold is black"
#racism #discrimination #chinapropaganda
[Series: Part #n1/5]
Is China watching you (even when you live outside China)?
On 24 August 2019, pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong found in an actual “smart lamppost” installed in town an alleged link to a Chinese company called Shanghai Sansi. One role of the company to develop and manufacture the “smart pole” system equipped with RFID, video monitoring, sensor and LED technologies among others.
The smart lampposts installed in Hong Kong, among other surveillance circuits unknown, are feared by many for their potential monitoring and surveillance functions potentially supported by Chinese companies.
According to Apple Daily, protesters said that the web address “ticktack.tech/loginApp.html” showed a webpage for a Shanghai Sansi control system.
TickTack denies China's ownership of the company and states that they will stop supplying for the HKSAR government in their smart lamppost programme. (HKFP, 26 August 2019)
(to be continued)
#chinasurveillance #blackmirror #chinaiswatchingyou #n1
Is China watching you (even when you live outside China)?
On 24 August 2019, pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong found in an actual “smart lamppost” installed in town an alleged link to a Chinese company called Shanghai Sansi. One role of the company to develop and manufacture the “smart pole” system equipped with RFID, video monitoring, sensor and LED technologies among others.
The smart lampposts installed in Hong Kong, among other surveillance circuits unknown, are feared by many for their potential monitoring and surveillance functions potentially supported by Chinese companies.
According to Apple Daily, protesters said that the web address “ticktack.tech/loginApp.html” showed a webpage for a Shanghai Sansi control system.
TickTack denies China's ownership of the company and states that they will stop supplying for the HKSAR government in their smart lamppost programme. (HKFP, 26 August 2019)
(to be continued)
#chinasurveillance #blackmirror #chinaiswatchingyou #n1
Why is the Death of a 15-year-old Protester Suspicious?
Chan Yin-lam, aged 15, was a swimming athlete and had participated in the recent protests. On September 19, she parted with her friends in Mei Foo at around 2pm. She went missing after sending a text message that she was going home. On September 21, her family made a report to the police. The next day the body of Chan, naked, was found floating in the sea close to Yau Tong.
The following are some unsolved questions regarding the case:
Query #n1
The police, however, said Chan's death was not suspicious. Before the whole story came out on October 11, Chan was cremated the day earlier (October 10).
(Read more from https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8142)
Query #n2
A student of the same school claimed in the evening Chan went missing, her handbag was found on campus, but the SIM card of her phone was missing.
Query #n3:
On October 14, the school said a man and a woman brought Chan's belongings to the school's office in the evening she went missing.
The police, however, claimed that Chan left her belongings at school and walked barefoot to the waterfront promenade.
(Read more from: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8366)
Query #n4
The school did not disclose the complete CCTV footages on October 14 upon the request of the students and the public. The two footages provided by the school have inconsistent timestamps and parts missing.
(Read more from: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8381)
Query #n5
According to Forensic Doctor in the field, the discovery of naked female corpse is generally classified as suspicious case. Investigation should be conducted.
Next Post: An Interview of Experienced Forensic Doctor Dr. Philip Beh
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8419
#Suicide #SuspiciousDeath #HKDI #PoliceState
Chan Yin-lam, aged 15, was a swimming athlete and had participated in the recent protests. On September 19, she parted with her friends in Mei Foo at around 2pm. She went missing after sending a text message that she was going home. On September 21, her family made a report to the police. The next day the body of Chan, naked, was found floating in the sea close to Yau Tong.
The following are some unsolved questions regarding the case:
Query #n1
The police, however, said Chan's death was not suspicious. Before the whole story came out on October 11, Chan was cremated the day earlier (October 10).
(Read more from https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8142)
Query #n2
A student of the same school claimed in the evening Chan went missing, her handbag was found on campus, but the SIM card of her phone was missing.
Query #n3:
On October 14, the school said a man and a woman brought Chan's belongings to the school's office in the evening she went missing.
The police, however, claimed that Chan left her belongings at school and walked barefoot to the waterfront promenade.
(Read more from: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8366)
Query #n4
The school did not disclose the complete CCTV footages on October 14 upon the request of the students and the public. The two footages provided by the school have inconsistent timestamps and parts missing.
(Read more from: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8381)
Query #n5
According to Forensic Doctor in the field, the discovery of naked female corpse is generally classified as suspicious case. Investigation should be conducted.
Next Post: An Interview of Experienced Forensic Doctor Dr. Philip Beh
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8419
#Suicide #SuspiciousDeath #HKDI #PoliceState
How did the death of a 15-year-old girl become suspicious in Hong Kong?
Read Part 1: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8522
Part 2
The suspicion built up reflects the population's untrust of the police force and the authorities in general, especially after the 8.31 Prince Edward Station incident.
The following are some questions that are left unanswered regarding the case:
Question #n1
The police said Chan's death was not suspicious.
According to Forensic Doctor in the field, the discovery of naked female corpse is generally classified as suspicious case. Investigation should be conducted.
Question #n2
According to Apple Daily, Chan's handbag, purse and a phone without simcard were spotted on campus by a schoolmate at around 18:15 and her another phone* and stationery near Tiu Keng Leng MTR station (by a janitor).
*MTR used the phonebook of this phone to contact her family.
The police said Chan left her belongings at school and walked barefoot to the waterfront.
The school said a man and a woman brought Chan's belongings to the school's office in the evening she went missing.
Question #n3
On October 14, the school upon request disclosed only two footages (one in the lift and one near the car park) with inconsistent timestamps and missing parts.
On October 15, the school released the extended version of the two footages, but they did not explain how Chan left her belongings and became barefoot as the police account suggested.
On October 16, the school released 16 CCTV footages; however, the recordings between 17:51:31 and 18:13:36 (around 22 minutes) and 18:31:05 and 18:36:48 (around 5 minutes) are missing. Although Chan was seen leaving the campus barefoot, the missing parts are precisely when the changes took place. Hence, the footages still cannnot explain how or why she left her belongings and became barefoot.
#Suicide #SuspiciousDeath #HKDI #PoliceState
The Developement of Events:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8523
Read Part 1: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8522
Part 2
The suspicion built up reflects the population's untrust of the police force and the authorities in general, especially after the 8.31 Prince Edward Station incident.
The following are some questions that are left unanswered regarding the case:
Question #n1
The police said Chan's death was not suspicious.
According to Forensic Doctor in the field, the discovery of naked female corpse is generally classified as suspicious case. Investigation should be conducted.
Question #n2
According to Apple Daily, Chan's handbag, purse and a phone without simcard were spotted on campus by a schoolmate at around 18:15 and her another phone* and stationery near Tiu Keng Leng MTR station (by a janitor).
*MTR used the phonebook of this phone to contact her family.
The police said Chan left her belongings at school and walked barefoot to the waterfront.
The school said a man and a woman brought Chan's belongings to the school's office in the evening she went missing.
Question #n3
On October 14, the school upon request disclosed only two footages (one in the lift and one near the car park) with inconsistent timestamps and missing parts.
On October 15, the school released the extended version of the two footages, but they did not explain how Chan left her belongings and became barefoot as the police account suggested.
On October 16, the school released 16 CCTV footages; however, the recordings between 17:51:31 and 18:13:36 (around 22 minutes) and 18:31:05 and 18:36:48 (around 5 minutes) are missing. Although Chan was seen leaving the campus barefoot, the missing parts are precisely when the changes took place. Hence, the footages still cannnot explain how or why she left her belongings and became barefoot.
#Suicide #SuspiciousDeath #HKDI #PoliceState
The Developement of Events:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8523
[Oct 20: "Hongkongers, Resist!": March in Kowloon]
Question Raised Over the State of the Police Force
Photo shows how a police arrested a protester earlier.
Example #n1: 17:51 Nathan Road, Prince Edward
According to a reporter, a riot police fell on the ground and were laughed at by the onlookers.
The police was allegedly offended and raised orange and black flags in an empty street.
Example #n2: 17:59 Prince Edward
A riot police had difficulty in controlling himself. The voluntary group "Protect the Children" urged the police to stay restrained, as there were only a few people left on the street.
The police rhetorically asked “how can I stay calm?”
Source: Apple Daily
Question Raised Over the State of the Police Force
Photo shows how a police arrested a protester earlier.
Example #n1: 17:51 Nathan Road, Prince Edward
According to a reporter, a riot police fell on the ground and were laughed at by the onlookers.
The police was allegedly offended and raised orange and black flags in an empty street.
Example #n2: 17:59 Prince Edward
A riot police had difficulty in controlling himself. The voluntary group "Protect the Children" urged the police to stay restrained, as there were only a few people left on the street.
The police rhetorically asked “how can I stay calm?”
Source: Apple Daily