Recovering Coronavirus Patient Dies as the Virus Attack Returns
A Wuhan citizen surnamed Mei spoke to a Bloomberg reporter on Wednesday (March 3) saying that her 36 year-old husband, Lee Liang, was a recovering Coronavirus patient and was isolated in a hotel for rehabilitation.
On March 2, Lee succumbed to the virus again and died after being taken to hospital. On his death certificate issued by Wuhan City Health Commission, Lee’s cause of death was “Novel Coronavirus”.
However, Bloomberg has since deleted the story, while Tencent, Sina and other news channels which had forwarded the news story have also subsequently deleted the news.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar5 #ChinesePneumonia #GlobalOutbreak
A Wuhan citizen surnamed Mei spoke to a Bloomberg reporter on Wednesday (March 3) saying that her 36 year-old husband, Lee Liang, was a recovering Coronavirus patient and was isolated in a hotel for rehabilitation.
On March 2, Lee succumbed to the virus again and died after being taken to hospital. On his death certificate issued by Wuhan City Health Commission, Lee’s cause of death was “Novel Coronavirus”.
However, Bloomberg has since deleted the story, while Tencent, Sina and other news channels which had forwarded the news story have also subsequently deleted the news.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar5 #ChinesePneumonia #GlobalOutbreak
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武漢礄口區的梅女士昨日向澎湃新聞記者反映，其36歲丈夫李亮被確診武漢肺炎，經治療出院後到指定的酒店康復點隔離，但在3月2日突然在康復點發病，送醫後不治。梅女士提供的由武漢市衞健委開出的居民死亡醫學證明（推斷）書顯示，李亮直接死亡原因為「新冠肺炎」（即武漢肺炎）。 不過，澎湃新聞目前已刪除有關報道，而騰訊、新浪等轉發這則報道的媒體，也陸續刪除了報道。 #武漢肺炎...
US House of Representatives passed TAIPEI Act unanimously
The Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act was passed with 415 to zero on Wednesday. The Act was intended to strengthen Taiwan’s standing in the world as five of the nation’s diplomatic ties were lured away in the past two-and-a-half years due to Chinese pressure.
It authorized the US Department of State to downgrade US relations with any government that takes adverse action regarding Taiwan, including suspending or altering foreign assistance. At the same time, Washington was called upon to strengthen Taiwan-U.S. relations, support Taiwan's development of informal partnerships with other countries, participate in international activities, and consolidate diplomatic allies.
The main sponsor of the TAIPEI bill is Republican Senator Cory Gardner, who told a foreign policy committee in the House and Senate in late September that as China continues to threaten Taiwan's democracy, the United States should stand with Taiwan and help Taiwan consolidate diplomatic ties.
Source: Stand News #Mar5
#TaipeiAct #CoryGardner
The Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act was passed with 415 to zero on Wednesday. The Act was intended to strengthen Taiwan’s standing in the world as five of the nation’s diplomatic ties were lured away in the past two-and-a-half years due to Chinese pressure.
It authorized the US Department of State to downgrade US relations with any government that takes adverse action regarding Taiwan, including suspending or altering foreign assistance. At the same time, Washington was called upon to strengthen Taiwan-U.S. relations, support Taiwan's development of informal partnerships with other countries, participate in international activities, and consolidate diplomatic allies.
The main sponsor of the TAIPEI bill is Republican Senator Cory Gardner, who told a foreign policy committee in the House and Senate in late September that as China continues to threaten Taiwan's democracy, the United States should stand with Taiwan and help Taiwan consolidate diplomatic ties.
Source: Stand News #Mar5
#TaipeiAct #CoryGardner
Government's Prisoner-made Masks Purportedly Resold and Misused: Office of the Ombudsman Invites Citizens to Report
With to the ongoing epidemic, the demand for face masks never stops. The “CSI masks” belong to the government and are manufactured by inmates undergoing Correctional Services. However, there have been a lot of sayings that these marks were resold to make money.
On March 5 the Office of Ombudsman announced that they will investigate the Correctional Services and the Government Logistics Department, in regards to their regulatory system, procedures and performance of the manufacturing, distributing and storage of CSI masks.
The Office invites citizens to provide information and opinions on the case on or before 6 April vis email: complaints@ombudsman.hk.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar5
#Facemasks
With to the ongoing epidemic, the demand for face masks never stops. The “CSI masks” belong to the government and are manufactured by inmates undergoing Correctional Services. However, there have been a lot of sayings that these marks were resold to make money.
On March 5 the Office of Ombudsman announced that they will investigate the Correctional Services and the Government Logistics Department, in regards to their regulatory system, procedures and performance of the manufacturing, distributing and storage of CSI masks.
The Office invites citizens to provide information and opinions on the case on or before 6 April vis email: complaints@ombudsman.hk.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar5
#Facemasks
#HongKongPolice #Mask
Police not wearing mask properly while stationing at quarantine camp
The SAR Government has finally sent charter flights to evacuate stranded Hong Kong citizens in China's epicenter Wuhan. The returnees will be quarantined in Fo Tan's Chun Yeung Estate, a brand new public housing estate where the actual tenants were denied in last minute after the government forcefully turned the place into a quarantine camp.
Perhaps 'unafraid' of the spread of the virus, a police officer with his mask pulled down was sighted smoking with his colleague at the quarantine camp.
Source: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2901517329933868/
#Mar5 #ChinesePenumonia #GlobalOutbreak #ChunYeungEstate
Police not wearing mask properly while stationing at quarantine camp
The SAR Government has finally sent charter flights to evacuate stranded Hong Kong citizens in China's epicenter Wuhan. The returnees will be quarantined in Fo Tan's Chun Yeung Estate, a brand new public housing estate where the actual tenants were denied in last minute after the government forcefully turned the place into a quarantine camp.
Perhaps 'unafraid' of the spread of the virus, a police officer with his mask pulled down was sighted smoking with his colleague at the quarantine camp.
Source: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2901517329933868/
#Mar5 #ChinesePenumonia #GlobalOutbreak #ChunYeungEstate
The High Court Judged Banning Same-Sex Couples From Public Housing is "Violation of the Basic Law": Pro-Beijing Legislator Priscilla Leung Expressed Her Disappointment and Urged the Government to Seek Justice
A male Hong Kong resident and his male partner wedded overseas and applied for public housing in 2018 as an "ordinary family". The Housing Authority rejected their application under the "ordinary family" category due to same-sex marriage.
On 4 March, the High Court has ruled that married same-sex couples should be allowed to apply for public housing. The High Court also said that Housing Authority shall review their repsective policy which is unconstitutional and against the Basic Law, including Article 25, which says Hong Kong residents shall be equal before the law, and Article 22 of the Bill of Rights, which states that everyone is entitled to equal protection against discrimination on any grounds..
Source: RTHK #Mar5
A male Hong Kong resident and his male partner wedded overseas and applied for public housing in 2018 as an "ordinary family". The Housing Authority rejected their application under the "ordinary family" category due to same-sex marriage.
On 4 March, the High Court has ruled that married same-sex couples should be allowed to apply for public housing. The High Court also said that Housing Authority shall review their repsective policy which is unconstitutional and against the Basic Law, including Article 25, which says Hong Kong residents shall be equal before the law, and Article 22 of the Bill of Rights, which states that everyone is entitled to equal protection against discrimination on any grounds..
Source: RTHK #Mar5
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"Hang In There": Citizens Line the Streets in Support as 47 Activists are Taken Back to Custody
0007 | Lau Chi Kok Reception Center
Police had cordoned off the parking area by the Magistrates’ Courts, only allowing journalists to enter.
After midnight on 5 March, the crowd of citizens waiting in support for the 47 arrested activists thus went to the Lau Chi Kok Reception Center to see them off.
They lined the sidewalk, waving cell phone lights and shouting words of encouragement as their vehicle passed by: "Hongkongers, add oil!" "Hang in there!"
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA #47Democrats
"Hang In There": Citizens Line the Streets in Support as 47 Activists are Taken Back to Custody
0007 | Lau Chi Kok Reception Center
Police had cordoned off the parking area by the Magistrates’ Courts, only allowing journalists to enter.
After midnight on 5 March, the crowd of citizens waiting in support for the 47 arrested activists thus went to the Lau Chi Kok Reception Center to see them off.
They lined the sidewalk, waving cell phone lights and shouting words of encouragement as their vehicle passed by: "Hongkongers, add oil!" "Hang in there!"
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA #47Democrats
#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
#FirstCourt #Mar6 #Court
Pro-democracy Politician Manages to See An Ultrasound Picture of his Baby Between Court Sessions
14:19 | High Court
The pregnant wife of district councillor Cheung Hoi-sum showed up in court to show support on Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Cheung is one of the 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians who were arrested and charged by the Hong Kong authorities with "conspiracy to state subversion" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
Cheung was among the 11 whose bail were granted by the court but was immediately rejected by the Department of Justice on March 5.
On March 6, the bail application and the appeal are reviewed by the High Court.
As the court was adjouned, Cheung's wife managed to show him an ultrasound picture of their baby. The couple exchanged a smile even it was only for a few seconds.
#Baby #Pregnancy #47Democrats #PoliticalPersecution
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Hongkongers Chant Outside Court: There's no rioters, Only tyrannical regime
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28941
Pro-democracy Politician Manages to See An Ultrasound Picture of his Baby Between Court Sessions
14:19 | High Court
The pregnant wife of district councillor Cheung Hoi-sum showed up in court to show support on Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Cheung is one of the 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians who were arrested and charged by the Hong Kong authorities with "conspiracy to state subversion" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
Cheung was among the 11 whose bail were granted by the court but was immediately rejected by the Department of Justice on March 5.
On March 6, the bail application and the appeal are reviewed by the High Court.
As the court was adjouned, Cheung's wife managed to show him an ultrasound picture of their baby. The couple exchanged a smile even it was only for a few seconds.
#Baby #Pregnancy #47Democrats #PoliticalPersecution
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Hongkongers Chant Outside Court: There's no rioters, Only tyrannical regime
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28941
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Chinese Congress Delegate Suggests Cancelling English Classes in Mainland Schools
The 4th session of the 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (#CPPCC) opens in Beijing. Before the opening, many delegates spoke to mainland press about potential topics to be discussed. Among them is Xu Jin, Central Committee Member of the elite-ran Jiusan Society, who propose to remove English as a core subject for Chinese students.
“Students and parents have spent much time and effort in order to learn English. However, as our society and economy becomes more developed, does English really matter that much?” he said.
According to his research, he said, computer tools can provide translations for multiple languages, and is already sufficient for everyday usage. He believes with such translation tools that “match university standards,” translation will be one of the first occupations to die out in the age of artificial intelligence.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar5
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Chinese Congress Delegate Suggests Cancelling English Classes in Mainland Schools
The 4th session of the 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (#CPPCC) opens in Beijing. Before the opening, many delegates spoke to mainland press about potential topics to be discussed. Among them is Xu Jin, Central Committee Member of the elite-ran Jiusan Society, who propose to remove English as a core subject for Chinese students.
“Students and parents have spent much time and effort in order to learn English. However, as our society and economy becomes more developed, does English really matter that much?” he said.
According to his research, he said, computer tools can provide translations for multiple languages, and is already sufficient for everyday usage. He believes with such translation tools that “match university standards,” translation will be one of the first occupations to die out in the age of artificial intelligence.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar5
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