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Pro-Beijing camp’s Pro-Beijing suggestion on virus tests and Kits for Hong Kong
(10 Jul) Pro-Beijing camp suggests to introduce China Wuhan virus tests and Clinical Diagnostic Kits in Hong Kong. Did they think about the accuracy of the China tests and kits? If any Hong Kong laboratories find the testing kits not accurate, it will create a doubt on the infected numbers in China, violating the National Security Law in Hong Kong. This risk for any Hong Kong testing laboratories is serious and they have no ground to take the job (accepting the China testing kits), especially those testing kits have already been challenged by overseas countries which they returned the purchase from China.
The One Country Two Systems was designed to be a firewall not just to protect Hong Kong, but also China. The high quality of Hong Kong social systems and citizen’s behaviors will not be easily conveyed to China. Therefore, we don’t need to introduce the China coronavirus testing kits as this will unveil the true infection numbers and situation in China, by publishing the testing result from our Hong Kong laboratories. #iloveCCP
I had implied this “difficulty” (to Hong Kong government and China) in today morning news #NewsMagazine #nowtv.
Source: FUNG Chi Ching's Facebook
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#NationalSecuirtyLaw #accuracy #coronavirus #TestKits #VirusTest #ProBeijingCamp
#OpinionArticle #FungChiChing
Pro-Beijing camp’s Pro-Beijing suggestion on virus tests and Kits for Hong Kong
(10 Jul) Pro-Beijing camp suggests to introduce China Wuhan virus tests and Clinical Diagnostic Kits in Hong Kong. Did they think about the accuracy of the China tests and kits? If any Hong Kong laboratories find the testing kits not accurate, it will create a doubt on the infected numbers in China, violating the National Security Law in Hong Kong. This risk for any Hong Kong testing laboratories is serious and they have no ground to take the job (accepting the China testing kits), especially those testing kits have already been challenged by overseas countries which they returned the purchase from China.
The One Country Two Systems was designed to be a firewall not just to protect Hong Kong, but also China. The high quality of Hong Kong social systems and citizen’s behaviors will not be easily conveyed to China. Therefore, we don’t need to introduce the China coronavirus testing kits as this will unveil the true infection numbers and situation in China, by publishing the testing result from our Hong Kong laboratories. #iloveCCP
I had implied this “difficulty” (to Hong Kong government and China) in today morning news #NewsMagazine #nowtv.
Source: FUNG Chi Ching's Facebook
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#NationalSecuirtyLaw #accuracy #coronavirus #TestKits #VirusTest #ProBeijingCamp
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Why is Hong Kong not capable of...?
A reporter asked, “why can Macau and Singapore preform 11000 and 20000 test respectively? Is the way of testing different? Is the nasopharyngeal [nucleic acid] test there different from the deep throat saliva test in Hong Kong?”
Choi Kin, chairman of HKMA, picked up the microphone immediately and answered, “The Chief Executives are different.”
Source: Telegram Channel
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Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#Coronavirus #VirusTest #Macau #Singapore
Why is Hong Kong not capable of...?
A reporter asked, “why can Macau and Singapore preform 11000 and 20000 test respectively? Is the way of testing different? Is the nasopharyngeal [nucleic acid] test there different from the deep throat saliva test in Hong Kong?”
Choi Kin, chairman of HKMA, picked up the microphone immediately and answered, “The Chief Executives are different.”
Source: Telegram Channel
https://t.me/hktgb
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#Coronavirus #VirusTest #Macau #Singapore
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Neo Democrats protests against arrival of Chinese Nucleic Acid Testing team, worrying DNA information will be given to China
The National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China confirmed "Chinese Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) team" was formed. Seven people as "the vanguard team" would arrive Hong Kong today for laboratory testing. Neo Democrats protested at Hospital Authority (HA) against Chinese NAT team coming to Hong Kong today morning (2 Aug). District councillor Roy Tam Hoi Pong was concerned that those DNA information extracted from samples of NAT test might be sent to China. "China government has collected Uyghur's DNA for the use of surveillance. How are they going to manage these DNA samples of HKers? Will they be destroyed immediately or not?"
In a press conference, Roy Tam stated that Chinese testing technicians should receive trainings related, especially on the strict medical procedure of DNA tests. "If there are any medical malpractice or misconduct, will they bear the responsibilities judged by Hong Kong's law? Or will there be any exemption?"
Beijing Genomics institution (BGI) has recruitedstaff for nose swab tests. Roy Tam quoted from committee member of Hong Kong Allied Health Profeestionals and Nurses Association and frontline nurse Lau Hoi-man, that medical professionals are necessary for nasal swab test because of medical procedures. He doubted if it was legal for staff from mainland, with their qualification different from Hong Kong's requirement, to practice in Hong Kong.
Roy Tam questioned why Chinese testing inspectors could be an exemption from compulsory quarantine since they could be hidden virus carriers and initiate the fourth wave of the outbreak. "Doesn't Carrie Lam dare to ask them for quarantine? There will be risks before any benefits to Hong Kong."
Roy Tam worried about the quality of Chinese-made virus test kits which have been returned by many countries last few months, and also criticised Hong Kong government had political concern on decision making about medical issues. ”Negative Covid-19 test result doesn't mean you are not a hidden virus carrier. Many people misunderstood that. Universal screening will lead to an opposite effect, and hinder the anti-pandemic progress.”
Today is the eleventh consecutive days with more than 100 new cases, the range for testing will be expanded as Chinese testing inspectors arrive. Roy Tam asked HA and experts to comment on whether they support a Covid-19 test for everyone. "Many experts in Hong Kong have said universal screening is not necessary. Hong Kong government is giving fake information. Testing for everyone is not effective return and drag down the medical system."
Natalie Tsui, Yau Tsim Mong district councillor and a nurse of psychiatry, said a Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) has to be conducted under a clinical environment, such as negative pressure isolating room. In Hong Kong, only medical staff with specialised training can handle it. "If the test is not conducted in a negative pressure isolating room, the disease can be spread in the air."
Before the press conference, at least five police arrived and accused the councilors for violating the gathering ban, demanding them to stand seperately, or they will be fined. After the conference was ended, police requested for the identities of the councilors, saying that they had taken photos together, but they would not be fined for the time being.
Source: InMedia HK #Aug2
#DNA #VirusTest #BGI
#CCP #1C1S #CoronavirusPandemic
Neo Democrats protests against arrival of Chinese Nucleic Acid Testing team, worrying DNA information will be given to China
The National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China confirmed "Chinese Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) team" was formed. Seven people as "the vanguard team" would arrive Hong Kong today for laboratory testing. Neo Democrats protested at Hospital Authority (HA) against Chinese NAT team coming to Hong Kong today morning (2 Aug). District councillor Roy Tam Hoi Pong was concerned that those DNA information extracted from samples of NAT test might be sent to China. "China government has collected Uyghur's DNA for the use of surveillance. How are they going to manage these DNA samples of HKers? Will they be destroyed immediately or not?"
In a press conference, Roy Tam stated that Chinese testing technicians should receive trainings related, especially on the strict medical procedure of DNA tests. "If there are any medical malpractice or misconduct, will they bear the responsibilities judged by Hong Kong's law? Or will there be any exemption?"
Beijing Genomics institution (BGI) has recruitedstaff for nose swab tests. Roy Tam quoted from committee member of Hong Kong Allied Health Profeestionals and Nurses Association and frontline nurse Lau Hoi-man, that medical professionals are necessary for nasal swab test because of medical procedures. He doubted if it was legal for staff from mainland, with their qualification different from Hong Kong's requirement, to practice in Hong Kong.
Roy Tam questioned why Chinese testing inspectors could be an exemption from compulsory quarantine since they could be hidden virus carriers and initiate the fourth wave of the outbreak. "Doesn't Carrie Lam dare to ask them for quarantine? There will be risks before any benefits to Hong Kong."
Roy Tam worried about the quality of Chinese-made virus test kits which have been returned by many countries last few months, and also criticised Hong Kong government had political concern on decision making about medical issues. ”Negative Covid-19 test result doesn't mean you are not a hidden virus carrier. Many people misunderstood that. Universal screening will lead to an opposite effect, and hinder the anti-pandemic progress.”
Today is the eleventh consecutive days with more than 100 new cases, the range for testing will be expanded as Chinese testing inspectors arrive. Roy Tam asked HA and experts to comment on whether they support a Covid-19 test for everyone. "Many experts in Hong Kong have said universal screening is not necessary. Hong Kong government is giving fake information. Testing for everyone is not effective return and drag down the medical system."
Natalie Tsui, Yau Tsim Mong district councillor and a nurse of psychiatry, said a Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) has to be conducted under a clinical environment, such as negative pressure isolating room. In Hong Kong, only medical staff with specialised training can handle it. "If the test is not conducted in a negative pressure isolating room, the disease can be spread in the air."
Before the press conference, at least five police arrived and accused the councilors for violating the gathering ban, demanding them to stand seperately, or they will be fined. After the conference was ended, police requested for the identities of the councilors, saying that they had taken photos together, but they would not be fined for the time being.
Source: InMedia HK #Aug2
#DNA #VirusTest #BGI
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Hong Kong government dismisses rumours of DNA collection, will look into prosecuting netizens
(2 Aug) The Hong Kong government issued a press release in the evening, claiming that the "support from the central government" was simply to help Hong Kong step up its COVID-19 testing. It denied that Hongkongers' "samples" would be sent to China, condemning netizens for deliberately spreading "false rumours". The government will collect evidence to examine whether the netizens in question have breached the law.
Legislative Councilor of the Democratic Party, Ted Hui, criticized that the authorities have not explained any details of the tests, and the arrangements for sample collection, testing procedures and follow-up isolation treatment. Without any concrete information, experts, medics and even citizens have expressed their concern and questioned whether DNA samples will be sent to China. However, the government elevated the issue to the level of suspected violation of the law, which made it extremely doubtful that she is using speech crime to suppress freedom of speech.
Barrister Anson Wong believes that, as the Court of Final Appeal has ruled in April 2019, using one’s computer to commit an offence does not constitute the offence of "obtaining access to computer with a view to dishonest gain for himself or another". He pointed out that, in general, if someone spreads rumors online, he should not be charged with this offence, even though his conduct may involve elements such as intent to commit a crime, dishonest intent to deceive and dishonest intent to cause loss to others, etc.
However, he said that under section 9 of the Crimes Ordinance, "seditious intention", if an act "produce or have a tendency to produce feelings of ill-will and enmity between different classes of the population of Hong Kong", it was possible to be prosecuted regardless of how it is published. In the past, police rarely used this charge to make arrests. More recently, the chairman of the Central and Western District Council, Cheng Lai King, was charged with this offence on suspicion of illegally releasing a police officer’s information.
Source: Apple Daily
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
Further reading:
Why the people of Hong Kong are worried about the collection of DNA by the government?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23989
HKgers Worry Over China's Acquisition of Hongkongers' DNA Data Through COVID19 Test
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23990
#FreedomOfSpeech #Rumours #Coronavirus #DNA #VirusTest
Hong Kong government dismisses rumours of DNA collection, will look into prosecuting netizens
(2 Aug) The Hong Kong government issued a press release in the evening, claiming that the "support from the central government" was simply to help Hong Kong step up its COVID-19 testing. It denied that Hongkongers' "samples" would be sent to China, condemning netizens for deliberately spreading "false rumours". The government will collect evidence to examine whether the netizens in question have breached the law.
Legislative Councilor of the Democratic Party, Ted Hui, criticized that the authorities have not explained any details of the tests, and the arrangements for sample collection, testing procedures and follow-up isolation treatment. Without any concrete information, experts, medics and even citizens have expressed their concern and questioned whether DNA samples will be sent to China. However, the government elevated the issue to the level of suspected violation of the law, which made it extremely doubtful that she is using speech crime to suppress freedom of speech.
Barrister Anson Wong believes that, as the Court of Final Appeal has ruled in April 2019, using one’s computer to commit an offence does not constitute the offence of "obtaining access to computer with a view to dishonest gain for himself or another". He pointed out that, in general, if someone spreads rumors online, he should not be charged with this offence, even though his conduct may involve elements such as intent to commit a crime, dishonest intent to deceive and dishonest intent to cause loss to others, etc.
However, he said that under section 9 of the Crimes Ordinance, "seditious intention", if an act "produce or have a tendency to produce feelings of ill-will and enmity between different classes of the population of Hong Kong", it was possible to be prosecuted regardless of how it is published. In the past, police rarely used this charge to make arrests. More recently, the chairman of the Central and Western District Council, Cheng Lai King, was charged with this offence on suspicion of illegally releasing a police officer’s information.
Source: Apple Daily
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
Further reading:
Why the people of Hong Kong are worried about the collection of DNA by the government?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23989
HKgers Worry Over China's Acquisition of Hongkongers' DNA Data Through COVID19 Test
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23990
#FreedomOfSpeech #Rumours #Coronavirus #DNA #VirusTest