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HK Government Finds 13 Cases After Testing 7,000 Civilians in #Lockdown Area
After midnight on Feb 25, 2021, the Hong Kong authorities gradually unblocked the "restricted area" in the Jordan district after a compulsory lockdown announced at 4am on Feb 23.
In the evening of Jan 24, civilians tested negative were allowed to leave and re-enter the lockdown area with a wristband. Many civilians said that the food provided by the government was not only inadequate but also insensitive to their needs.
The authorities tested over 7,000 people and found 13 coronavirus cases, giving a positive rate of 0.17%.
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Carrie Lam Denies Lockdown Has Obstructed Civilians
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Uneven Measures: Government's Refusal To Seal Off Border with China Vs District Lockdown
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28130
Civilians in Lockdown Area to Brace Themselves for the Next 48 Hours
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HK Government Finds 13 Cases After Testing 7,000 Civilians in #Lockdown Area
After midnight on Feb 25, 2021, the Hong Kong authorities gradually unblocked the "restricted area" in the Jordan district after a compulsory lockdown announced at 4am on Feb 23.
In the evening of Jan 24, civilians tested negative were allowed to leave and re-enter the lockdown area with a wristband. Many civilians said that the food provided by the government was not only inadequate but also insensitive to their needs.
The authorities tested over 7,000 people and found 13 coronavirus cases, giving a positive rate of 0.17%.
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See More First-hand Photos from the Lockdown Area:
Carrie Lam Denies Lockdown Has Obstructed Civilians
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28124
Uneven Measures: Government's Refusal To Seal Off Border with China Vs District Lockdown
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28130
Civilians in Lockdown Area to Brace Themselves for the Next 48 Hours
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28134
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The Desperation of Small Business Owner in Lockdown Area: The Government Never Helps
Mr. Lo who runs a restaurant at Shanghai Street is a resident in the lockdown area.
He told the media his desperation and frustration during the Hong Kong government's compulsory lockdown of the Jordan district which was announced at the last-minute at 4am on Jan 23, 2021.
Mr Lo said the food in his restaurant had all gone wasted. With the sudden announcement of the lockdown, he had no time to carry out contigency plan for his restaurant. Not only did his business come to a stop during the lockdown, but he also could not know when he can restart his business after the disruption.
Mr Lo said he is not the only one. He was disappointed that the government never aids small business in practical ways.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam claimed on Jan 23 that the operation caused no obstruction to civilians.
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28124
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The Desperation of Small Business Owner in Lockdown Area: The Government Never Helps
Mr. Lo who runs a restaurant at Shanghai Street is a resident in the lockdown area.
He told the media his desperation and frustration during the Hong Kong government's compulsory lockdown of the Jordan district which was announced at the last-minute at 4am on Jan 23, 2021.
Mr Lo said the food in his restaurant had all gone wasted. With the sudden announcement of the lockdown, he had no time to carry out contigency plan for his restaurant. Not only did his business come to a stop during the lockdown, but he also could not know when he can restart his business after the disruption.
Mr Lo said he is not the only one. He was disappointed that the government never aids small business in practical ways.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam claimed on Jan 23 that the operation caused no obstruction to civilians.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28124
#FailedState #JordanLockdown
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"The Government Does Not Even Know There Are Cats in the Market": District Councillors Speak Up For Civilians in Lockdown Area
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"The Government Does Not Even Know There Are Cats in the Market": District Councillors Speak Up For Civilians in Lockdown Area
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"The Government Does Not Even Know There Are Cats in the Market": District Councillors Speak Up For Civilians in Lockdown Area
Directly elected district councillors working for the lockdown district talked to the press on the afternoon of Jan 24, 2021, responding to the authorities' intention to step up the lockdown measures in other areas, after the last-minute announcement of a compulsory lockdown at 4am on Jan 23, 2021.
The district councillors demanded the Hong Kong government to consider the obstruction and the loss caused to the affected residents and business operators, despite the authorities' denial.
The district councillors shared their concerns and the difficulties faced by the residents, workers and business owners in the restricted area.
For instance, in addition to many residents' complaints about the quality and the quantity of food provided by the government, some residents living at No. 40 Reclamation Street did not receive any food supply at all. To make it worse. the government's Home Affairs Department did not provide adequate support.
In another incident, a street stall operator asked the district council for help, as her two cats were locked up in the stall located in the restricted area. In the end, the firemen broke the padlock and released her two cats. Otherwise, her two cats, aged 10 and 25, could have starved to death after the two-day lockdown.
These incidents revealed the government's failure to understand the need of the civilians and the everyday operation of the community on the district level.
On behalf of the affected community, the district councillors demand the government to apologize and make corresponding compensation.
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HK Government Finds Only 13 Cases After Testing 7,000 Civilians in Lockdown Area
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28151
Civilians in Lockdown Area to Brace Themselves for the Next 48 Hours
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28134
#DistrictCouncillor #FailedState
#JordanLockdown
"The Government Does Not Even Know There Are Cats in the Market": District Councillors Speak Up For Civilians in Lockdown Area
Directly elected district councillors working for the lockdown district talked to the press on the afternoon of Jan 24, 2021, responding to the authorities' intention to step up the lockdown measures in other areas, after the last-minute announcement of a compulsory lockdown at 4am on Jan 23, 2021.
The district councillors demanded the Hong Kong government to consider the obstruction and the loss caused to the affected residents and business operators, despite the authorities' denial.
The district councillors shared their concerns and the difficulties faced by the residents, workers and business owners in the restricted area.
For instance, in addition to many residents' complaints about the quality and the quantity of food provided by the government, some residents living at No. 40 Reclamation Street did not receive any food supply at all. To make it worse. the government's Home Affairs Department did not provide adequate support.
In another incident, a street stall operator asked the district council for help, as her two cats were locked up in the stall located in the restricted area. In the end, the firemen broke the padlock and released her two cats. Otherwise, her two cats, aged 10 and 25, could have starved to death after the two-day lockdown.
These incidents revealed the government's failure to understand the need of the civilians and the everyday operation of the community on the district level.
On behalf of the affected community, the district councillors demand the government to apologize and make corresponding compensation.
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HK Government Finds Only 13 Cases After Testing 7,000 Civilians in Lockdown Area
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28151
Civilians in Lockdown Area to Brace Themselves for the Next 48 Hours
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28134
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Residents desperate for decent food after lockdown
Source: RTHK #Jan24
Photo: #FirstHand
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Residents desperate for decent food after lockdown
Source: RTHK #Jan24
Photo: #FirstHand
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Residents desperate for decent food after lockdown
//A resident surnamed Cheng said he had been eating instant noodles for two days. He said he was going to leave immediately and have dinner at his mother's home. Another resident said she had also been living off instant noodles as she didn't have a stove. She said she would go and buy some warm food.
Meanwhile a man, surnamed Tsang, said he was relieved that he could finally get out of his home.
“I was so bored as I live alone. I had run out of everything. I need to buy a pack of cigarettes,” he said.
One man, a Muslim, said the government had failed to provide Halal food. Luncheon meat, containing pork which is forbidden to Muslims, had been included in government food packages, though other items, such as pasta and tinned tuna, were also provided.
“We don't have anything to eat because we are Muslims and we eat Halal food,” he said.//
Source: RTHK #Jan24
Photo: #FirstHand
http://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1572130-20210124.htm
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Civilians in Lockdown Area to Brace Themselves for the Next 48 Hours
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28134
Residents desperate for decent food after lockdown
//A resident surnamed Cheng said he had been eating instant noodles for two days. He said he was going to leave immediately and have dinner at his mother's home. Another resident said she had also been living off instant noodles as she didn't have a stove. She said she would go and buy some warm food.
Meanwhile a man, surnamed Tsang, said he was relieved that he could finally get out of his home.
“I was so bored as I live alone. I had run out of everything. I need to buy a pack of cigarettes,” he said.
One man, a Muslim, said the government had failed to provide Halal food. Luncheon meat, containing pork which is forbidden to Muslims, had been included in government food packages, though other items, such as pasta and tinned tuna, were also provided.
“We don't have anything to eat because we are Muslims and we eat Halal food,” he said.//
Source: RTHK #Jan24
Photo: #FirstHand
http://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1572130-20210124.htm
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Civilians in Lockdown Area to Brace Themselves for the Next 48 Hours
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28134
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Residents desperate for decent food after lockdown
Residents of the locked-down area of Jordan said they were thrilled to be allowed to leave earlier than expected at 6pm on Sunday, with many saying they were desperate to get some decent food. A resident surnamed Cheng said he had been eating instant noodles…
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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
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan22
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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
#Justice #InternationalCommunity
International Bar Association Questions the Legality of HK Police Force in Crackdown on the City’s Democratic Voices
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan21
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International Bar Association Questions the Legality of HK Police Force in Crackdown on the City’s Democratic Voices
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan21
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#Justice #InternationalCommunity
International Bar Association Questions the Legality of HK Police Force in Crackdown on the City’s Democratic Voices
International Bar Association (#IBA) issued a statement on January 21, 2021, reprimanding the Hong Kong Police Force for cracking down the city’s democrats.
The Force arrested over 50 pro-democracy activists in early January, 2021 on suspicion of National Security breach. The Association questioned legality for the force to arrest and detain them.
The Chinese Communist Party government’s willful imposition of the #NationalSecurityLaw in Hong Kong in July 2020 has sparked questions and challenges among International legal professionals.
Mark Ellis, Executive Director of the IBA told Apple Daily that the National Security Law has shown Beijing’s attempt to hasten its malicious influence over Hong Kong.
Ellis expressed that the so-called “one country two systems” framework is in a “precarious state”. He carried on saying that the National Security Law has undermined the rule of law in Hong Kong, and it would also jeopardize the city’s position as an international investment and financial centre.
He believed that unless the Chinese government overhauls the National Security Law, the international community should consider taking collective countermeasures against the Chinese government.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan21
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210121/XRSSOGCA2RGIJHYPNWUNQCQN4M/
#Barrister #MarkEllis #RuleofLaw #CCP
International Bar Association Questions the Legality of HK Police Force in Crackdown on the City’s Democratic Voices
International Bar Association (#IBA) issued a statement on January 21, 2021, reprimanding the Hong Kong Police Force for cracking down the city’s democrats.
The Force arrested over 50 pro-democracy activists in early January, 2021 on suspicion of National Security breach. The Association questioned legality for the force to arrest and detain them.
The Chinese Communist Party government’s willful imposition of the #NationalSecurityLaw in Hong Kong in July 2020 has sparked questions and challenges among International legal professionals.
Mark Ellis, Executive Director of the IBA told Apple Daily that the National Security Law has shown Beijing’s attempt to hasten its malicious influence over Hong Kong.
Ellis expressed that the so-called “one country two systems” framework is in a “precarious state”. He carried on saying that the National Security Law has undermined the rule of law in Hong Kong, and it would also jeopardize the city’s position as an international investment and financial centre.
He believed that unless the Chinese government overhauls the National Security Law, the international community should consider taking collective countermeasures against the Chinese government.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan21
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210121/XRSSOGCA2RGIJHYPNWUNQCQN4M/
#Barrister #MarkEllis #RuleofLaw #CCP
#Newspaper #Covid19
Many Doubts on million negatives results on COVID-19 Testing Campaign in Qingdao China
Source: The Epoch Times
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Many Doubts on million negatives results on COVID-19 Testing Campaign in Qingdao China
Source: The Epoch Times
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#Newspaper #Covid19
Many Doubts on million negatives results on COVID-19 Testing Campaign in Qingdao China
//Recently, Qingdao Government in China announced the completion of 5 days COVID-19 Testing campaign in the community. The result showed that there is no positive case in more than 10 million citizens tests; however, people including Qingdao citizens, are doubting the result.
//The Epoch Times found that no creditable or trustable institution on controlling COVID-19 in China participates in this Testing Campaign in Qingdao.
//Website of the National Health Committee in Qingdao published on 30 Sep the “List of Venues on Testing/Sample Collection of COVID-19 Test in Qingdao City”, showed 74 institutions, but only 37 of which are qualified to conduct COVID-19 Testing.
//Because all the hospitals have daily routine duties, their equipment and staff are relatively stable, which is difficult to spare resources for this large scale testing in the community.
//Virology expert Dr. DONG Yu Hong explained in an interview with the Epoch Times, “if Qingdao could complete 10 million testings within 5 days, 10 health workers work as a group to collect samples, it implies that there are 200 laboratories to complete the testing of 1,000 samples daily.”
//SARS-COVID-2 is an RNA virus that can be very easy to be dissolved, collected samples needed to be kept in a professional liquid for storing the virus, which has to be sent for testing as soon as possible.
//the laboratory would not have sufficient fridges to store bundle samples from the community, and the huge numbers of test boxes and its supplies are also questionable.
//All citizens were tested and results are completed in 5 days but many not yet received the result.
//A woman in Qingdao expressed to our reporters that the government promised the result would be released within 2-3days, but we still did not know the result on the 5th day (now). “This is impossible for the public to know how to test, what method to test, and what is the result.”
//Netizens doubted the government’s result, “when the World is being annoyed by the serious epidemic, there is no local case in the origin of the epidemic, all positive cases are shifted to the responsibility of overseas imported travelers”.
//you all, outside the jurisdiction, should understand what is going on in our country, China. The public is unable to grasp any information, from our government.
//A man in Qingdao expressed to our reporters, “the collected samples number are high and the government is forced to do it. But it claimed that the sample would be sent to third-party institutions for test won’t, its quality is unknown.”
//He strengthened, “this government does not have any creditability, we don’t believe the government. This is an Authoritarianism, we can do nothing.”
Full Translation Here: Hong Kong Echo
Source: The Epoch Times
#China #Creditability #Qingdao #NegativeResults #Millions #False
Many Doubts on million negatives results on COVID-19 Testing Campaign in Qingdao China
//Recently, Qingdao Government in China announced the completion of 5 days COVID-19 Testing campaign in the community. The result showed that there is no positive case in more than 10 million citizens tests; however, people including Qingdao citizens, are doubting the result.
//The Epoch Times found that no creditable or trustable institution on controlling COVID-19 in China participates in this Testing Campaign in Qingdao.
//Website of the National Health Committee in Qingdao published on 30 Sep the “List of Venues on Testing/Sample Collection of COVID-19 Test in Qingdao City”, showed 74 institutions, but only 37 of which are qualified to conduct COVID-19 Testing.
//Because all the hospitals have daily routine duties, their equipment and staff are relatively stable, which is difficult to spare resources for this large scale testing in the community.
//Virology expert Dr. DONG Yu Hong explained in an interview with the Epoch Times, “if Qingdao could complete 10 million testings within 5 days, 10 health workers work as a group to collect samples, it implies that there are 200 laboratories to complete the testing of 1,000 samples daily.”
//SARS-COVID-2 is an RNA virus that can be very easy to be dissolved, collected samples needed to be kept in a professional liquid for storing the virus, which has to be sent for testing as soon as possible.
//the laboratory would not have sufficient fridges to store bundle samples from the community, and the huge numbers of test boxes and its supplies are also questionable.
//All citizens were tested and results are completed in 5 days but many not yet received the result.
//A woman in Qingdao expressed to our reporters that the government promised the result would be released within 2-3days, but we still did not know the result on the 5th day (now). “This is impossible for the public to know how to test, what method to test, and what is the result.”
//Netizens doubted the government’s result, “when the World is being annoyed by the serious epidemic, there is no local case in the origin of the epidemic, all positive cases are shifted to the responsibility of overseas imported travelers”.
//you all, outside the jurisdiction, should understand what is going on in our country, China. The public is unable to grasp any information, from our government.
//A man in Qingdao expressed to our reporters, “the collected samples number are high and the government is forced to do it. But it claimed that the sample would be sent to third-party institutions for test won’t, its quality is unknown.”
//He strengthened, “this government does not have any creditability, we don’t believe the government. This is an Authoritarianism, we can do nothing.”
Full Translation Here: Hong Kong Echo
Source: The Epoch Times
#China #Creditability #Qingdao #NegativeResults #Millions #False
大紀元時報 香港｜獨立敢言的良心媒體
【一線採訪】青島核酸檢測千萬樣本全陰性 疑點多
近日青島政府宣佈5天完成全民核酸檢測運動落下帷幕，一千多萬人檢測結果無一例陽性，外界包括青島市民在內都對此表示質疑。記者採訪了青島多個相關部門進行初步調查，從側面印證了外界質疑是合理的，大數據的核酸檢測結果存在太多懸念。青島參與全民核酸檢測的機構有多少？10月17日，青島市副市長、市公安局局長隋汝文在發佈會上說，...
Hong Kong government requires all civil servants to do an oath for complying with the National Security Law. How strong is it?
#NationalSecurityLaw #CivilServants #Oath #GoHKgraphics
#NationalSecurityLaw #CivilServants #Oath #GoHKgraphics
WHO Experts Went to Wuhan to Investigate the Origin of COVID but were Refused for Entry. Tedros: Very disappointed
Source from: The Stand News #Jan06
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WHO Experts Went to Wuhan to Investigate the Origin of COVID but were Refused for Entry. Tedros: Very disappointed
WHO stated on 5th January that China had not approved the entry of the expert group for the investigation on the origin of Wuhan Virus. WHO Director-General Tedros rarely indicated that he was very disappointed with China and stated that two experts have already set off to Wuhan but reported that Chinese officials did not approve their entry permit. He emphasised that China and the WHO had a joint agreement in December last year on this investigation arrangement.
Tedros said at a press conference in Geneva, “I was very disappointed with this news. I have contacted senior Chinese officials, and have also indicated again that this mission was prioritised in the WHO and the international team.” He clearly stated that WHO is “eager to complete the task as soon as possible”, and China has even assured him that Beijing will speed up internal procedures and let the expert team make an arrangement as soon as possible.
#China #WHO #WuhanVirus #TedrosAdhanomGhebreyesus #Tedros #COVID19
Source from: The Stand News #Jan06
https://bit.ly/2Y1X7mJ
WHO stated on 5th January that China had not approved the entry of the expert group for the investigation on the origin of Wuhan Virus. WHO Director-General Tedros rarely indicated that he was very disappointed with China and stated that two experts have already set off to Wuhan but reported that Chinese officials did not approve their entry permit. He emphasised that China and the WHO had a joint agreement in December last year on this investigation arrangement.
Tedros said at a press conference in Geneva, “I was very disappointed with this news. I have contacted senior Chinese officials, and have also indicated again that this mission was prioritised in the WHO and the international team.” He clearly stated that WHO is “eager to complete the task as soon as possible”, and China has even assured him that Beijing will speed up internal procedures and let the expert team make an arrangement as soon as possible.
#China #WHO #WuhanVirus #TedrosAdhanomGhebreyesus #Tedros #COVID19
Source from: The Stand News #Jan06
https://bit.ly/2Y1X7mJ
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Political pressure weighs on HSBC over Hong Kong activists
Carrie Lam revealed in late 2020 that she received cash for her salary after being targeted by US sanction. That not only presented a problem for Ms Lam, but also a compliance nightmare for international banks in Hong Kong.
HSBC freezing of a bank account of Ted Hui, former pro-democracy lawmaker, over the new year has shown more fraught for the banks on the compliance problems.
Lawyers say banks are increasingly incentivised to avoid offering services to any Hong Konger who could get them into hot water.
One compliance officer at an international bank in Hong Kong said employees were worried and tried to avoid having their name attached to decisions on individual accounts considered political, even attempting to get closure decisions signed off offshore. “We are all on edge,” the officer said.
Source: FT #Jan05
https://www.ft.com/content/75313efa-e44b-4f73-9cd0-41a045f62749
#HSBC #TedHui #HKActivist #HongKong
Carrie Lam revealed in late 2020 that she received cash for her salary after being targeted by US sanction. That not only presented a problem for Ms Lam, but also a compliance nightmare for international banks in Hong Kong.
HSBC freezing of a bank account of Ted Hui, former pro-democracy lawmaker, over the new year has shown more fraught for the banks on the compliance problems.
Lawyers say banks are increasingly incentivised to avoid offering services to any Hong Konger who could get them into hot water.
One compliance officer at an international bank in Hong Kong said employees were worried and tried to avoid having their name attached to decisions on individual accounts considered political, even attempting to get closure decisions signed off offshore. “We are all on edge,” the officer said.
Source: FT #Jan05
https://www.ft.com/content/75313efa-e44b-4f73-9cd0-41a045f62749
#HSBC #TedHui #HKActivist #HongKong