#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
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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 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 Universityās harsh measures, one female member of the cabinet broke into tears when presenting the cabinetās 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.
āWe know that making a statement now will not bring any material change. We still want to speak up and make known of our stance.ā
#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 Universityās harsh measures, one female member of the cabinet broke into tears when presenting the cabinetās 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.
āWe know that making a statement now will not bring any material change. We still want to speak up and make known of our stance.ā
#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 Universityās 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 Universityās 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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#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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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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#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 Magistratesā 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 āone number of Pepper Ballā, ātwo numbers of Pepper Ballā.
The magistrate said, āeven primary school students will know that it is āone apple two applesā, when this case reaches the Court of Final Appeal, I donāt want this to become the laughing stock of foreign courts.ā
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 Magistratesā 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 āone number of Pepper Ballā, ātwo numbers of Pepper Ballā.
The magistrate said, āeven primary school students will know that it is āone apple two applesā, when this case reaches the Court of Final Appeal, I donāt want this to become the laughing stock of foreign courts.ā
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 Kongās 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 authoritiesā 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 Kongās 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 authoritiesā 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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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 monthsā 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 monthsā 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
Canadian MPs call for sanctions against Chinese officials behind Beijingās crackdown in Hong Kong
An all-party parliamentary committee studying how Canada should respond Beijingās crackdown on civil rights in Hong Kong is urging the federal government to work with allies in slapping sanctions on the Chinese officials responsible.
Thatās a challenge to the Chinese Communist Party, which controls the nominations for the top political post in Hong Kong and has begun barring pro-democracy politicians from seeking office.
In reference to warnings of Chinese state interference in Canada, the report also urges Ottawa to start scrutinizing the activities of Chinaās diplomats here.
Source: The Global and Mail #Feb25
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canadian-mps-call-for-sanctions-against-chinese-officials-behind/ #Canada
#HongKong #HK #HKNationalSecrutiyLaw #China #Canada #CCP
An all-party parliamentary committee studying how Canada should respond Beijingās crackdown on civil rights in Hong Kong is urging the federal government to work with allies in slapping sanctions on the Chinese officials responsible.
Thatās a challenge to the Chinese Communist Party, which controls the nominations for the top political post in Hong Kong and has begun barring pro-democracy politicians from seeking office.
In reference to warnings of Chinese state interference in Canada, the report also urges Ottawa to start scrutinizing the activities of Chinaās diplomats here.
Source: The Global and Mail #Feb25
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canadian-mps-call-for-sanctions-against-chinese-officials-behind/ #Canada
#HongKong #HK #HKNationalSecrutiyLaw #China #Canada #CCP
#Interview
University Professor in HK: Postponing my retirement plan, to stay in Hong Kong to teach critical thinking; I try my best to protect HK
Gordon Mathews, a Professor of #Anthropology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK), has been appointed by the University since 1994.
Born in the US, he had stayed in a Japanese university and married a Japanese wife.
In Hong Kong, Prof. Mathews loves to visit Chungking Mansions, a well-known complex with an assembly of people coming from South Asia, Middle East, Africa and other countries.
From his field work, he published the book entitled "Slum in the center of the World: Chungking Mansions Hong Kong", aiming to tell the true stories of Hong Kong.
Read our fully translated article here:
https://telegra.ph/Hong-Kong-Chinese-University-Professor-postponing-my-retirement-plan-to-stay-in-Hong-Kong-to-teach-critical-t
Source: Stand News #Feb25
#Professor #Retirement #CriticalThinking #ProtectHK #GordonMathews
University Professor in HK: Postponing my retirement plan, to stay in Hong Kong to teach critical thinking; I try my best to protect HK
Gordon Mathews, a Professor of #Anthropology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK), has been appointed by the University since 1994.
Born in the US, he had stayed in a Japanese university and married a Japanese wife.
In Hong Kong, Prof. Mathews loves to visit Chungking Mansions, a well-known complex with an assembly of people coming from South Asia, Middle East, Africa and other countries.
From his field work, he published the book entitled "Slum in the center of the World: Chungking Mansions Hong Kong", aiming to tell the true stories of Hong Kong.
Read our fully translated article here:
https://telegra.ph/Hong-Kong-Chinese-University-Professor-postponing-my-retirement-plan-to-stay-in-Hong-Kong-to-teach-critical-t
Source: Stand News #Feb25
#Professor #Retirement #CriticalThinking #ProtectHK #GordonMathews
Chinaās Campaign to Crush Democracy in Hong Kong Is Working
HONG KONGāJust eight months after Beijing imposed a new national security law to quell a pro-democracy movement, this freewheeling former British colony has all but been brought to heel.
Moving with a scope and speed few here anticipated, authorities have used the law to stamp out street protests, ban activists from lobbying foreign governments, gut the cityās legislature and arrest most of the opposition.
āEverything thatās happening in Hong Kong today was unimaginable a year ago,ā political satirist Sam Ng, whose show was taken off air by a government broadcaster last year, told his 250,000 YouTube followers in January.
Source: WSJ #Feb25
#China #Democracy #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-campaign-to-crush-democracy-in-hong-kong-is-working-11614268174
HONG KONGāJust eight months after Beijing imposed a new national security law to quell a pro-democracy movement, this freewheeling former British colony has all but been brought to heel.
Moving with a scope and speed few here anticipated, authorities have used the law to stamp out street protests, ban activists from lobbying foreign governments, gut the cityās legislature and arrest most of the opposition.
āEverything thatās happening in Hong Kong today was unimaginable a year ago,ā political satirist Sam Ng, whose show was taken off air by a government broadcaster last year, told his 250,000 YouTube followers in January.
Source: WSJ #Feb25
#China #Democracy #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-campaign-to-crush-democracy-in-hong-kong-is-working-11614268174
UK tech company sues Huawei and Goodix for patent infringement
A small British technology company has accused Huawei and Goodix, Chinaās largest developer of smartphone fingerprint sensors, of infringing on its technology and has launched legal proceedings against both companies.
WaveTouch, a UK registered and owned company that was spun out of Technical University in Copenhagen, has filed claims against the two Chinese companies in the District Court of DĆ¼sseldorf, one of the main European patent courts.
WaveTouch alleges that a system that it designed to improve the accuracy of fingerprint readers underneath modern smartphone screens has been replicated by Goodix for a range of ultra-thin chips and used in millions of smartphones. It said Huawei has incorporated the disputed chip technology into a number of its smartphones including the P40 and the Mate 40.
Source: Financial Time #Feb25
https://www.ft.com/content/ce8b5a8e-214c-45c9-b972-6bdaf87fc0f9
#UK #Huawei #Goodix #Patent
A small British technology company has accused Huawei and Goodix, Chinaās largest developer of smartphone fingerprint sensors, of infringing on its technology and has launched legal proceedings against both companies.
WaveTouch, a UK registered and owned company that was spun out of Technical University in Copenhagen, has filed claims against the two Chinese companies in the District Court of DĆ¼sseldorf, one of the main European patent courts.
WaveTouch alleges that a system that it designed to improve the accuracy of fingerprint readers underneath modern smartphone screens has been replicated by Goodix for a range of ultra-thin chips and used in millions of smartphones. It said Huawei has incorporated the disputed chip technology into a number of its smartphones including the P40 and the Mate 40.
Source: Financial Time #Feb25
https://www.ft.com/content/ce8b5a8e-214c-45c9-b972-6bdaf87fc0f9
#UK #Huawei #Goodix #Patent
#StandwithUkraine
Sean Penn has the courage Western leaders lack : Ukrainian Government lauds
American actor, #SeanPenn has been filming a war documentary about the escalating tension in Ukraine since November 2021.
On February 24, he visited the Ukrainian Government's offices and spoke with military leaders.
Penn is being lauded by the Ukrainian Government, which said he has the courage 'Western leaders lack'.
Source: 100Most, Daily Mail; #Feb25
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10548211/Actor-Sean-Penn-Ukraine-film-war-documentary.html
Sean Penn has the courage Western leaders lack : Ukrainian Government lauds
American actor, #SeanPenn has been filming a war documentary about the escalating tension in Ukraine since November 2021.
On February 24, he visited the Ukrainian Government's offices and spoke with military leaders.
Penn is being lauded by the Ukrainian Government, which said he has the courage 'Western leaders lack'.
Source: 100Most, Daily Mail; #Feb25
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10548211/Actor-Sean-Penn-Ukraine-film-war-documentary.html