The Education Bureau publishes the curriculum for National Security Education from primary to secondary school after the law implementation with making an amendment on some subjects.
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Over 30 Human Rights Organisations Call the EU to Add a Human Rights Clause in the China-EU Investment Agreement and to be Tougher on the Issue in a Joint Petition
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Over 30 Human Rights Organisations Call the EU to Add a Human Rights Clause in the China-EU Investment Agreement and to be Tougher on the Issue in a Joint Petition
The European Union and China reached an agreement on the China-Europe Investment Agreement (CEI) last month. Hong Kong Global Connect, together with more than 30 human rights organisations around the world, signed a joint letter on Wednesday, asking the EU to be tougher on human rights issues in China and to reconsider the CEI and the inclusion of human rights clause in the agreement.
More than 30 organisations signed the letter and sent the letter to President of the European Council Charles Michel, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, and the President of the European Parliament. Borrell, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and President of the European Parliament David Sassoli. The joint letter states that they are "deeply concerned" about the omission of the human rights clause from the final text of the agreement, which they believe that the EU will give a message about the promotion of close cooperation with China regardless of the scale or severity of human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party.
The organisations noted that the EU has an agreed and moral obligation to respect democratic principles, the rule of law and human rights when negotiating with China. They also recommend the EU to ensure that China ratifies key conventions, including the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions, before acceding to the agreement. They also suggested that a human rights clause should be included in the EU-China Investment Agreement.
Hong Kong Global Connect, Hong Kong Watch, Human Rights in China, the International Federation for Human Rights, the International Campaign for Tibet, the World Uyghur Congress, and other human rights organisations signed the joint letter.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan13
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20210113/WC3VWVZSRRCVJDJJ7WSMWJRSOA/
#EuropeanUnion #EU #China #EUChinaInvestmentAgreement #humanrightsissue #jointpetition #HongKongGlobalConnect #HongKongWatch #Tibetan #Uyghur #HumanRights #ChinaEU
The European Union and China reached an agreement on the China-Europe Investment Agreement (CEI) last month. Hong Kong Global Connect, together with more than 30 human rights organisations around the world, signed a joint letter on Wednesday, asking the EU to be tougher on human rights issues in China and to reconsider the CEI and the inclusion of human rights clause in the agreement.
More than 30 organisations signed the letter and sent the letter to President of the European Council Charles Michel, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, and the President of the European Parliament. Borrell, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and President of the European Parliament David Sassoli. The joint letter states that they are "deeply concerned" about the omission of the human rights clause from the final text of the agreement, which they believe that the EU will give a message about the promotion of close cooperation with China regardless of the scale or severity of human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party.
The organisations noted that the EU has an agreed and moral obligation to respect democratic principles, the rule of law and human rights when negotiating with China. They also recommend the EU to ensure that China ratifies key conventions, including the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions, before acceding to the agreement. They also suggested that a human rights clause should be included in the EU-China Investment Agreement.
Hong Kong Global Connect, Hong Kong Watch, Human Rights in China, the International Federation for Human Rights, the International Campaign for Tibet, the World Uyghur Congress, and other human rights organisations signed the joint letter.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan13
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20210113/WC3VWVZSRRCVJDJJ7WSMWJRSOA/
#EuropeanUnion #EU #China #EUChinaInvestmentAgreement #humanrightsissue #jointpetition #HongKongGlobalConnect #HongKongWatch #Tibetan #Uyghur #HumanRights #ChinaEU
#FirstHand #Mar4 #Court
Snapshots outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts as 47 pro-democrats faced 4-day-long bail hearing
The 47 activists, who had been arrested on National Security charges for participating in a primary election, had been enduring the absurdly long bail hearing for four days in a row. Despite the cold and the rain, dozens of supporters continued to show concern and their hearty regards in their own ways, eager to let those standing in the dock know that they are not alone.
Granny Wong, who wrapped herself around with a British flag against the rain, was on the scene for four days straight.
In addition, Cantopop singer Tommy Yuen also came to show support in the evening with a district councilor, Jocelyn Chau Hui Yan.
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
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Friends and family of 47 Activists Express Disappointment at Bail Refusal
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28921
Arrestee's foster mother: "You'll burn in hell, CCP"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28923
Snapshots outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts as 47 pro-democrats faced 4-day-long bail hearing
The 47 activists, who had been arrested on National Security charges for participating in a primary election, had been enduring the absurdly long bail hearing for four days in a row. Despite the cold and the rain, dozens of supporters continued to show concern and their hearty regards in their own ways, eager to let those standing in the dock know that they are not alone.
Granny Wong, who wrapped herself around with a British flag against the rain, was on the scene for four days straight.
In addition, Cantopop singer Tommy Yuen also came to show support in the evening with a district councilor, Jocelyn Chau Hui Yan.
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
===Related articles
Friends and family of 47 Activists Express Disappointment at Bail Refusal
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28921
Arrestee's foster mother: "You'll burn in hell, CCP"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28923
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Music heals: Supporter of the 47 democrats plays violin to show encouragement
Around 9am on the morning of March 4, a woman began playing the violin outside the Kowloon West Magistrates’ Courts to show her support for the 47 pro-democracy activists' bail hearing. The hearing had been ongoing for four straight days.
Source: Local Press HK; #Mar4
https://t.me/localpresshk/19080
Music heals: Supporter of the 47 democrats plays violin to show encouragement
Around 9am on the morning of March 4, a woman began playing the violin outside the Kowloon West Magistrates’ Courts to show her support for the 47 pro-democracy activists' bail hearing. The hearing had been ongoing for four straight days.
Source: Local Press HK; #Mar4
https://t.me/localpresshk/19080
#FirstHand #Mar5 #47Democrats
4 Pro-democracy Activists Granted Bail while Hearing Will Go On for the 5th Day
19:43 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court
Pro-democracy lawyer and distre #LawrenceLau Wai-Chung was the first defendant coming out of the court upon bail. He was among the 4 who were granted bail, only when the Department of Justice dropped the appeal.
He thanked the reporters for covering the hearing and waiting outside the court day and night since March, 1, 2021.
Lau said he was lucky as he could be released on bail. 43 out of 47 pro-democracy activists were still detained, as their bail applications were either rejected or pending.
For that reason, Lau said he couldn’t share too much for the time being. He thanked everyone again for following up their case--the 47 pro-democracy activists who were charged with "conspiracy to subverting state powers" for participating in the primary elections within the pro-democracy camp in July 2020.
#Court #Regime #PoliceState #47Democrats #PrimaryElections
4 Pro-democracy Activists Granted Bail while Hearing Will Go On for the 5th Day
19:43 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court
Pro-democracy lawyer and distre #LawrenceLau Wai-Chung was the first defendant coming out of the court upon bail. He was among the 4 who were granted bail, only when the Department of Justice dropped the appeal.
He thanked the reporters for covering the hearing and waiting outside the court day and night since March, 1, 2021.
Lau said he was lucky as he could be released on bail. 43 out of 47 pro-democracy activists were still detained, as their bail applications were either rejected or pending.
For that reason, Lau said he couldn’t share too much for the time being. He thanked everyone again for following up their case--the 47 pro-democracy activists who were charged with "conspiracy to subverting state powers" for participating in the primary elections within the pro-democracy camp in July 2020.
#Court #Regime #PoliceState #47Democrats #PrimaryElections
#FirstHand #Mar5 #Court
19:48 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court
Pro-democracy District Councillor #ClarisseYeung looked very tired when she walked out of the court after undergoing 5 days of marathon hearing.
Yeung didn’t respond to many questions raised by the media. She said that she missed her family deeply and wanted to go home as soon as to see her two cats.
She thanked everyone for their care and wished them safe.
Yeung had been admitted to the hospital after falling in on the first day of the hearing. The hearing started on Mar 1, 2021, where 47 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong were charged with "conspiracy to state subversion" for participating in the primary elections within the pro-democracy camp.
On Mar 5, 2021, Beijing announced plans to change Hong Kong's electoral system.
#47Democrats
19:48 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court
Pro-democracy District Councillor #ClarisseYeung looked very tired when she walked out of the court after undergoing 5 days of marathon hearing.
Yeung didn’t respond to many questions raised by the media. She said that she missed her family deeply and wanted to go home as soon as to see her two cats.
She thanked everyone for their care and wished them safe.
Yeung had been admitted to the hospital after falling in on the first day of the hearing. The hearing started on Mar 1, 2021, where 47 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong were charged with "conspiracy to state subversion" for participating in the primary elections within the pro-democracy camp.
On Mar 5, 2021, Beijing announced plans to change Hong Kong's electoral system.
#47Democrats
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Hongkongers Chant Outside Court: There's no rioters, Only tyrannical regime
20:00 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court
On the evening of Mar 5, 2021, 4 out of 47 arrested pro-democracy activists were granted bail, only when the Department of Justice dropped reviewing their bail.
The four are #MikeLam King Nam; district councillor and lawyer Lawrence Lau; district councillor Clarisse Yeung; and social worker Hendrick Lui.
When they walked out of the court, supporting citizens created a sea of light with their mobile phones, while escorting the four to leave.
Citizens on the site kept on chanting, “There's no rioters, Only tyrannical regime."
43 pro-democracy activists will continue to be heard in court. Among them, 11 were originally granted bail but was immediately rejected by the Department of Justice. The hearing began on Mar 1, and concerned the charge of "conspiracy to subverting state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
#Solidarity #NeverGiveUp #47Democrats
Hongkongers Chant Outside Court: There's no rioters, Only tyrannical regime
20:00 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court
On the evening of Mar 5, 2021, 4 out of 47 arrested pro-democracy activists were granted bail, only when the Department of Justice dropped reviewing their bail.
The four are #MikeLam King Nam; district councillor and lawyer Lawrence Lau; district councillor Clarisse Yeung; and social worker Hendrick Lui.
When they walked out of the court, supporting citizens created a sea of light with their mobile phones, while escorting the four to leave.
Citizens on the site kept on chanting, “There's no rioters, Only tyrannical regime."
43 pro-democracy activists will continue to be heard in court. Among them, 11 were originally granted bail but was immediately rejected by the Department of Justice. The hearing began on Mar 1, and concerned the charge of "conspiracy to subverting state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
#Solidarity #NeverGiveUp #47Democrats
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Arrested Pro-democracy Social Worker Released on Bail After 5-Day-and-4-Night Hearing
20:05 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court
After a marathon court hearing for 5 days and 4 nights, pro-democracy social worket #HendickLui Chi-Hang walked out the court in the company of
his foster mother Elsa. Citizens at the scene applauded to show their support.
Elsa, though as exhausted as Henrich, smiled when she received her son. Lui was among the 4 with bail granted on Mar 5. The court originally granted bail to 15 out of 47 pro-democracy activists; however, the Department of Justice filed appeal to 11.
Hendick talked to the media and thanked everyone who came to court to show support for the 47 pro-democracy activists.
Hendrick hoped his friends who will continue the hearing tomorrow would receive fair treatment. He wishes everyone all the best.
He extended his gratitude to the citizens who went to the court to support them day and night and reminded them to be safe.
#47Democrats
Arrested Pro-democracy Social Worker Released on Bail After 5-Day-and-4-Night Hearing
20:05 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court
After a marathon court hearing for 5 days and 4 nights, pro-democracy social worket #HendickLui Chi-Hang walked out the court in the company of
his foster mother Elsa. Citizens at the scene applauded to show their support.
Elsa, though as exhausted as Henrich, smiled when she received her son. Lui was among the 4 with bail granted on Mar 5. The court originally granted bail to 15 out of 47 pro-democracy activists; however, the Department of Justice filed appeal to 11.
Hendick talked to the media and thanked everyone who came to court to show support for the 47 pro-democracy activists.
Hendrick hoped his friends who will continue the hearing tomorrow would receive fair treatment. He wishes everyone all the best.
He extended his gratitude to the citizens who went to the court to support them day and night and reminded them to be safe.
#47Democrats
Twitter Deletes Post by Chinese Embassy Saying Uyghur Women Have Been “Liberated”
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Twitter Deletes Post by Chinese Embassy Saying Uyghur Women Have Been “Liberated”
A tweet by the Chinese Embassy in US saying Uyghur women had been “liberated” under Beijing’s administration has been taken down by Twitter. Claiming that “progress has been made in terms of gender equality” under Beijing’s Xinjiang policy, the tweet came with an article by the Chinese state media saying that women in the region are no longer birth-giving machines and enjoy greater independence. A day after the tweet was deleted, the embassy shared a post by China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying containing the same article.
The BBC reported that the embassy posted on January 7 a tweet praising Beijing’s Xinjiang policy for “liberating the minds” of Uyghur women and females of other ethnic minorities and bringing the community closer to gender equality. The tweet came with a China Daily article titled “Women Are Having Greater Autonomy Thanks to the Defeat of Extremism, Says Research”, which claims that studies have shown a decrease in birth rate and a slowdown in natural population growth in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region following the elimination of religious extremism. Being no longer discouraged from planned parenthood by religious extremism, the article claims, local women are no longer treated as birth-giving machine and have become more confident and independent. The article takes on Western scholars and politicians that are critical of the changes for being the result of forced sterilization by the state, saying that the accusations are completely false and that family planning policy in the region is completely legal.
The tweet and the article provoked outrage on the Internet, where the Chinese authorities were slammed for lying. Critcs said the tweet proves exactly that Uyghur women have been subjected to forced sterilization. Twitter has since deleted the post, stating that it was against the platform’s rules. No further explanation was given for its move to take down the tweet.
Source: Stand News #Jan11
#Xinjiang #China #Uyghur #ForcedSterilization #Genocide #Twitter #ChineseEmbassy #HuaChunying
https://bit.ly/3rgMn0Q
A tweet by the Chinese Embassy in US saying Uyghur women had been “liberated” under Beijing’s administration has been taken down by Twitter. Claiming that “progress has been made in terms of gender equality” under Beijing’s Xinjiang policy, the tweet came with an article by the Chinese state media saying that women in the region are no longer birth-giving machines and enjoy greater independence. A day after the tweet was deleted, the embassy shared a post by China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying containing the same article.
The BBC reported that the embassy posted on January 7 a tweet praising Beijing’s Xinjiang policy for “liberating the minds” of Uyghur women and females of other ethnic minorities and bringing the community closer to gender equality. The tweet came with a China Daily article titled “Women Are Having Greater Autonomy Thanks to the Defeat of Extremism, Says Research”, which claims that studies have shown a decrease in birth rate and a slowdown in natural population growth in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region following the elimination of religious extremism. Being no longer discouraged from planned parenthood by religious extremism, the article claims, local women are no longer treated as birth-giving machine and have become more confident and independent. The article takes on Western scholars and politicians that are critical of the changes for being the result of forced sterilization by the state, saying that the accusations are completely false and that family planning policy in the region is completely legal.
The tweet and the article provoked outrage on the Internet, where the Chinese authorities were slammed for lying. Critcs said the tweet proves exactly that Uyghur women have been subjected to forced sterilization. Twitter has since deleted the post, stating that it was against the platform’s rules. No further explanation was given for its move to take down the tweet.
Source: Stand News #Jan11
#Xinjiang #China #Uyghur #ForcedSterilization #Genocide #Twitter #ChineseEmbassy #HuaChunying
https://bit.ly/3rgMn0Q
American Fashion Group VF to Relocate from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Singapore
Source: Stand News #Jan12
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American Fashion Group VF to Relocate from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Singapore
American fashion group VF announced on January 11 that it will be moving its brand operations centre and Asia product supply hub from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Singapore respectively. The parent company of brands including North Face, Timberland, and Supreme stated that its relocation to Shanghai can help establish a closer relationship with Chinese consumers.
In its press release, VF said the transformation will take place over the next 12 to 18 months with the first stage of the plan commencing this April. Steve Rendle, VF’s chairman and CEO, said the company has built on the many opportunities in Asia since it began its expansion in the region 25 years ago. “Now,” he continued, “we’re further transforming our Asia operations so we can better serve this fast-moving, technology-driven market with increased speed and capabilities.”
VF added that it is seeking to establish closer relations with its Chinese consumers by moving its brand operations centre from Hong Kong to Shanghai. The relocation of its Asian product supply hub, on the other hand, is an effort to consolidate its global supply chain network, of which European and American hubs are key parts. Workforces and other resources will also be allocated to primary sourcing countries in the region to strengthen cooperation with suppliers and boost efficiency.
Source: Stand News #Jan12
#HK #Shanghai #Singapore #VFGroup #Supreme #NorthFace #Timberland #Economy
https://bit.ly/2Px6pGB
American fashion group VF announced on January 11 that it will be moving its brand operations centre and Asia product supply hub from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Singapore respectively. The parent company of brands including North Face, Timberland, and Supreme stated that its relocation to Shanghai can help establish a closer relationship with Chinese consumers.
In its press release, VF said the transformation will take place over the next 12 to 18 months with the first stage of the plan commencing this April. Steve Rendle, VF’s chairman and CEO, said the company has built on the many opportunities in Asia since it began its expansion in the region 25 years ago. “Now,” he continued, “we’re further transforming our Asia operations so we can better serve this fast-moving, technology-driven market with increased speed and capabilities.”
VF added that it is seeking to establish closer relations with its Chinese consumers by moving its brand operations centre from Hong Kong to Shanghai. The relocation of its Asian product supply hub, on the other hand, is an effort to consolidate its global supply chain network, of which European and American hubs are key parts. Workforces and other resources will also be allocated to primary sourcing countries in the region to strengthen cooperation with suppliers and boost efficiency.
Source: Stand News #Jan12
#HK #Shanghai #Singapore #VFGroup #Supreme #NorthFace #Timberland #Economy
https://bit.ly/2Px6pGB
#FirstHand #Mar6 #Court
Hong Kong Police Accuse Civilians Queueing Up to Enter Courtroom of Breaching the Gathering Ban
1411 | High Court
The hearing of the 47 arrested pro-democracy activists began on Mar 1, 2021 in Hong Kong. On Mar 6, the bail appeal of 11 activists is reviewed.
Citizens queued up outside the court, hoping to get a seat in the court room to show support for the pro-democracy activists who were charged with "conspiracy to subverting state powers" for participating in the primary elections in July 2020.
Over a loudspeaker, the Hong Kong Police, however, accused the citizens of violating the gathering ban (#599G).
The police requested all civilians holding a ticket to line up and have their personal information recorded before entering the court.
In fact, under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance, people in a queue should be exempted.
Journalists challenged the "standard" police in executing gathering restriction.
#PoliceState #47Democrats #AsiasFinest #GatheringBan
Hong Kong Police Accuse Civilians Queueing Up to Enter Courtroom of Breaching the Gathering Ban
1411 | High Court
The hearing of the 47 arrested pro-democracy activists began on Mar 1, 2021 in Hong Kong. On Mar 6, the bail appeal of 11 activists is reviewed.
Citizens queued up outside the court, hoping to get a seat in the court room to show support for the pro-democracy activists who were charged with "conspiracy to subverting state powers" for participating in the primary elections in July 2020.
Over a loudspeaker, the Hong Kong Police, however, accused the citizens of violating the gathering ban (#599G).
The police requested all civilians holding a ticket to line up and have their personal information recorded before entering the court.
In fact, under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance, people in a queue should be exempted.
Journalists challenged the "standard" police in executing gathering restriction.
#PoliceState #47Democrats #AsiasFinest #GatheringBan