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Part 1: Whom do the Hong Kong Police Force Serve?
Hong Kong Police Chief Reports to the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing and Rejects Inquiry into Police Use of Force
Chris Ping-keung Tang, the new Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police Force, took his courtesy call to Beijing on December 6, in less than a month after his takeover on November 19.
Tang reported the work of the Hong Kong police to PRC Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission Guo Shengku, Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi and Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Zhang Xiaoming. After meeting the Chinese Communist Party officials, Tang told the press that the party had recognized Hong Kong police’s work in the past 6 months and “promised to support for Hong Kong police's effort in curbing violence and disorder.”
Tang also confirmed a rapport between Hong Kong and the Chinese police forces. The Chinese authorities will reinforce border patrol; while the deployment of the People's Liberation Army in Hong Kong, according to Tang, is governed by laws, and will be a decision by the Chief Executive.
After watching the flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Tang cited the new motto of the Hong Kong police force--“Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty”--which was implemented on the day Tang officiated his new title. When asked if this loyalty is directed to the Communist Party, Tang turned to claim that their loyalty lies with Hong Kong citizens, the SAR government and with the resolution in upholding law and order in the city.
Tang also stated that he agreed to the Chief Executive’s idea of a Review Committee to inspect the contributing factors behind Hong Kong’s current situation: “I am not oppose to any committees that are not aimed at the police force.” He stressed it is unjust to form an Independent Commission of Inquiry—what the protesters have included in the “Five Demands”--to probe the police, as it might endanger the authority of the police in investigation and law-enforcement. Tang said, any inquiries into the bureau should be overseen by the Independent Police Complaints Council. What Tang referred to as the coupling of 'hardness' with 'softness' is widely believed to be the new tactic of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Editor's note:
The Foreign expert panel has recently quit the Independent Police Complaints Council on December 11, due to their doubts over its independence, objectivity and powers to investigate.
Meanwhile, controversy has been raised as the new Police Chief Chris Tang changed the Hong Kong police force's motto from “We Serve with Pride and Care” (in use since 1998) to“Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty”. Not only that there are concerns over the police object of loyalty in the presence of Beijing; but the first four characters Chung ĺż (Loyalty), Sing čŞ (Honesty), Jung 勇 (Bravery) and Ngai 毅 (Perseverance) in the Chinese catchphrase are also employed by the Triad in naming their branches.
This "unlikely coincidence" of new motto reminds many of the suspected Police-Triad collusion during the Triad attach on civilians in Yuen Long on July 21.
Source: Stand News http://bit.ly/2YwBMRR
Part 1: Whom do the Hong Kong Police Force Serve?
Hong Kong Police Chief Reports to the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing and Rejects Inquiry into Police Use of Force
Chris Ping-keung Tang, the new Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police Force, took his courtesy call to Beijing on December 6, in less than a month after his takeover on November 19.
Tang reported the work of the Hong Kong police to PRC Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission Guo Shengku, Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi and Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Zhang Xiaoming. After meeting the Chinese Communist Party officials, Tang told the press that the party had recognized Hong Kong police’s work in the past 6 months and “promised to support for Hong Kong police's effort in curbing violence and disorder.”
Tang also confirmed a rapport between Hong Kong and the Chinese police forces. The Chinese authorities will reinforce border patrol; while the deployment of the People's Liberation Army in Hong Kong, according to Tang, is governed by laws, and will be a decision by the Chief Executive.
After watching the flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Tang cited the new motto of the Hong Kong police force--“Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty”--which was implemented on the day Tang officiated his new title. When asked if this loyalty is directed to the Communist Party, Tang turned to claim that their loyalty lies with Hong Kong citizens, the SAR government and with the resolution in upholding law and order in the city.
Tang also stated that he agreed to the Chief Executive’s idea of a Review Committee to inspect the contributing factors behind Hong Kong’s current situation: “I am not oppose to any committees that are not aimed at the police force.” He stressed it is unjust to form an Independent Commission of Inquiry—what the protesters have included in the “Five Demands”--to probe the police, as it might endanger the authority of the police in investigation and law-enforcement. Tang said, any inquiries into the bureau should be overseen by the Independent Police Complaints Council. What Tang referred to as the coupling of 'hardness' with 'softness' is widely believed to be the new tactic of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Editor's note:
The Foreign expert panel has recently quit the Independent Police Complaints Council on December 11, due to their doubts over its independence, objectivity and powers to investigate.
Meanwhile, controversy has been raised as the new Police Chief Chris Tang changed the Hong Kong police force's motto from “We Serve with Pride and Care” (in use since 1998) to“Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty”. Not only that there are concerns over the police object of loyalty in the presence of Beijing; but the first four characters Chung ĺż (Loyalty), Sing čŞ (Honesty), Jung 勇 (Bravery) and Ngai 毅 (Perseverance) in the Chinese catchphrase are also employed by the Triad in naming their branches.
This "unlikely coincidence" of new motto reminds many of the suspected Police-Triad collusion during the Triad attach on civilians in Yuen Long on July 21.
Source: Stand News http://bit.ly/2YwBMRR
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Part 2: Whom do the Hong Kong Government Serve?
The Frequent Visits ofHong Kong Government Officials to China
While the latest survey outcomes published by Hong Kong PORI has shown negative approval rates for all bureau heads of the Hong Kong SAR government, the Hong Kong government officials seem to be busy paying official visit to China over the last 6 months. Over the weekend of December 14, Chief Executive Carrie Lam is at the time "reporting her duties" to Beijing.
The following is an overview of the frequency of these visits to China.
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June 17-18
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W. Yang visited China on the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
July 14
Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang visited China.
July 17-20
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng met with China's Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Supreme People's Court and visited the Beijing Internet Court.
July 18-20
Financial Secretary Paul Chan to attend a signing ceremony in China.
July 18
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau visited PRC Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Bingnan
July 22-23
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang attended the closing ceremony of the Youth Internship Programme at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
August 5-6
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip met with Chinese Communist party officialss from National Development and Reform Commission and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
September 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met with financial officials of the Central Authorities and called on the Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang.
September 30
HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam led a delegation of more than 240 people ito participate in activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing.
October 23-24
The then Commissioner of Police, Lo Wai-chung, paid courtesy calls to the Ministry of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council
try of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
October 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met again with financial officials of the PRC, the Governor of the People’s Bank of China Yi Gang, and the Chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission Guo Shuqing
Oct 30 -Nov 1
The Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan met with the National Railway Administration and China State Railway Group Co Ltd
Nov 6 Beijing
CE Carrie Lam, the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office Chan Kwok-ki met for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area convened by the Vice Premier of PRC's State Council.
Dec 4-5 Beijing
The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Nicholas W Yang called on the PRC's Minister of Science and Technology.
Dec 6
Police chief Chris Tang visited and reported to Cbinese officials.
Dec 14
Carrie Lam went to Beijing.
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Part 2: Whom do the Hong Kong Government Serve?
The Frequent Visits ofHong Kong Government Officials to China
While the latest survey outcomes published by Hong Kong PORI has shown negative approval rates for all bureau heads of the Hong Kong SAR government, the Hong Kong government officials seem to be busy paying official visit to China over the last 6 months. Over the weekend of December 14, Chief Executive Carrie Lam is at the time "reporting her duties" to Beijing.
The following is an overview of the frequency of these visits to China.
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June 17-18
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W. Yang visited China on the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
July 14
Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang visited China.
July 17-20
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng met with China's Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Supreme People's Court and visited the Beijing Internet Court.
July 18-20
Financial Secretary Paul Chan to attend a signing ceremony in China.
July 18
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau visited PRC Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Bingnan
July 22-23
Secretary for Innovation and Technology Nicholas W Yang attended the closing ceremony of the Youth Internship Programme at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
August 5-6
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip met with Chinese Communist party officialss from National Development and Reform Commission and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
September 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met with financial officials of the Central Authorities and called on the Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang.
September 30
HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam led a delegation of more than 240 people ito participate in activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing.
October 23-24
The then Commissioner of Police, Lo Wai-chung, paid courtesy calls to the Ministry of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council
try of Public Security and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council.
October 30
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met again with financial officials of the PRC, the Governor of the People’s Bank of China Yi Gang, and the Chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission Guo Shuqing
Oct 30 -Nov 1
The Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan met with the National Railway Administration and China State Railway Group Co Ltd
Nov 6 Beijing
CE Carrie Lam, the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office Chan Kwok-ki met for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area convened by the Vice Premier of PRC's State Council.
Dec 4-5 Beijing
The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Nicholas W Yang called on the PRC's Minister of Science and Technology.
Dec 6
Police chief Chris Tang visited and reported to Cbinese officials.
Dec 14
Carrie Lam went to Beijing.
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