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The picture above was published on Myanmar Information with a caption that wrote, “While the military treats the police force as cannon fodder, a dog is standing behind the soldiers and watching their deeds” in Burmese.
Source: Stand News; #Mar3
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The picture above was published on Myanmar Information with a caption that wrote, “While the military treats the police force as cannon fodder, a dog is standing behind the soldiers and watching their deeds” in Burmese.
Source: Stand News; #Mar3
#HongKong #Thailand #military #crackdown #Protests #Funerals
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Although the military roiled a deadly crackdown on February 28 which killed 20 people and arrested over 1,200 civilians, more protesters took to the street on March 1 and March 2 to rally against the military rule.
As the military’s crackdown became increasingly violent and deadly, determined pro-democracy protesters put their names, blood type and contact details on their arms before part-taking in a rally. In the face of tear gas and gunfire, young protesters relied barely on debris, iron bars, wet towels, and plastic water bags for protection and defence.
Very few protesters were wearing proper gas masks. Construction site helmets were not able to protect them from live ammunition.
Funerals were seen in multiple places around the nation. Saddened citizens gathered to pay respect to the victims of military brutality at these funerals. They were gathered at the funerals to mourn them at places where the protester was shot and died.
The courage of young protesters and the violence of military oppression in Myanmar have recalled memories of the civil disobedience movement in Hong Kong in 2019.
A columnist of Stand News picked the news up and wrote on the paper with a hearty closing remark, “The animals in Animal Farm surrendered. But the people in Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar did not.
Source: Stand News; #Mar3
https://bit.ly/2PRcgX9
#Myanmar #HongKong #Thailand #military #crackdown #Protests #Funerals
Although the military roiled a deadly crackdown on February 28 which killed 20 people and arrested over 1,200 civilians, more protesters took to the street on March 1 and March 2 to rally against the military rule.
As the military’s crackdown became increasingly violent and deadly, determined pro-democracy protesters put their names, blood type and contact details on their arms before part-taking in a rally. In the face of tear gas and gunfire, young protesters relied barely on debris, iron bars, wet towels, and plastic water bags for protection and defence.
Very few protesters were wearing proper gas masks. Construction site helmets were not able to protect them from live ammunition.
Funerals were seen in multiple places around the nation. Saddened citizens gathered to pay respect to the victims of military brutality at these funerals. They were gathered at the funerals to mourn them at places where the protester was shot and died.
The courage of young protesters and the violence of military oppression in Myanmar have recalled memories of the civil disobedience movement in Hong Kong in 2019.
A columnist of Stand News picked the news up and wrote on the paper with a hearty closing remark, “The animals in Animal Farm surrendered. But the people in Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar did not.
Source: Stand News; #Mar3
https://bit.ly/2PRcgX9
#Myanmar #HongKong #Thailand #military #crackdown #Protests #Funerals
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Exiled activists launch pro-democracy magazine to keep alive the spirit of “#BeWater”
A new print magazine in support of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement has been published by a group of vocal activists who went on exile in Taiwan after China’s enforcement of a new national security law in Hong Kong in 2020.
Source: Apple Daily
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Exiled activists launch pro-democracy magazine to keep alive the spirit of “#BeWater”
A new print magazine in support of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement has been published by a group of vocal activists who went on exile in Taiwan after China’s enforcement of a new national security law in Hong Kong in 2020.
Source: Apple Daily
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Exiled activists launch pro-democracy magazine to keep alive the spirit of “#BeWater”
The first issue came out in January this year. Called ‘Flow HK’ in English, the magazine's editor-in-chief is exiled activist #SunnyCheung, and its editorial board includes other well-known campaigners in the #AntiELAB movement.
The Chinese name of the new quarterly magazine, "be water", is named after the tactic protesters used to evade suppression by police. The phrase originated in a maxim from Hong Kong's home-grown martial arts legend Bruce Lee, outlining a philosophy of being flexible or formless.
In his piece for the inaugural edition, Cheung urges Hongkongers to find ways to remain united and not to give up. He says that the resistance movement is now like a buried stream, ready to become a river. "Overseas Hong Kongers must fight, and will not give up on their dream to go home. If you are not free in Hong Kong, then what is the use of freedom?"
#HKProtest
Source: Apple Daily
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210218/OVQ5BFURONE23ARNV3KIOBSLGU/
The first issue came out in January this year. Called ‘Flow HK’ in English, the magazine's editor-in-chief is exiled activist #SunnyCheung, and its editorial board includes other well-known campaigners in the #AntiELAB movement.
The Chinese name of the new quarterly magazine, "be water", is named after the tactic protesters used to evade suppression by police. The phrase originated in a maxim from Hong Kong's home-grown martial arts legend Bruce Lee, outlining a philosophy of being flexible or formless.
In his piece for the inaugural edition, Cheung urges Hongkongers to find ways to remain united and not to give up. He says that the resistance movement is now like a buried stream, ready to become a river. "Overseas Hong Kongers must fight, and will not give up on their dream to go home. If you are not free in Hong Kong, then what is the use of freedom?"
#HKProtest
Source: Apple Daily
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210218/OVQ5BFURONE23ARNV3KIOBSLGU/
Stanford University terminated their only Cantonese lecturer, over 3000 people signed petition to oppose the annihilation of the language
Source: StandNews #Jan14
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Stanford University terminated their only Cantonese lecturer, over 3000 people signed petition to oppose the annihilation of the language
Because of the limited budget, Stanford University in California, US, discontinued their contract with the only Cantonese lecturer in the campus. With the Cantonese programme at the university on the verge of cancellation, over 3000 people has petitioned for the programme. The University has promised to provide 2 Cantonese courses in the coming academic year, but has yet to respond to the petition for lifetime contract for the lecturer.
According to Stanford Daily, Stanford University Language Centre has discontinued their contract with Dr Sik Lee Denning last December, to “lower the budget”. Dr Denning is the founding lecturer of the “Cantonese Programme”, teaching the subject for over 20 years.
The incident raised concern in the Stanford community. Jamie Tam, assistant professor in public health at Yale University, who studied undergraduate degree in Stanford, described the Cantonese Programme as life-changing, allowing her to keep in touch with Hong Kong. “The society is facing a larger issue: people no longer view Cantonese as their mother tongue and tradition, thinking all Chinese people speak the same language.” She said.
#Cantonese #Stanford #SikLeeDenning #HongKong
Source: StandNews #Jan14
https://bit.ly/3rQeAMf
Because of the limited budget, Stanford University in California, US, discontinued their contract with the only Cantonese lecturer in the campus. With the Cantonese programme at the university on the verge of cancellation, over 3000 people has petitioned for the programme. The University has promised to provide 2 Cantonese courses in the coming academic year, but has yet to respond to the petition for lifetime contract for the lecturer.
According to Stanford Daily, Stanford University Language Centre has discontinued their contract with Dr Sik Lee Denning last December, to “lower the budget”. Dr Denning is the founding lecturer of the “Cantonese Programme”, teaching the subject for over 20 years.
The incident raised concern in the Stanford community. Jamie Tam, assistant professor in public health at Yale University, who studied undergraduate degree in Stanford, described the Cantonese Programme as life-changing, allowing her to keep in touch with Hong Kong. “The society is facing a larger issue: people no longer view Cantonese as their mother tongue and tradition, thinking all Chinese people speak the same language.” She said.
#Cantonese #Stanford #SikLeeDenning #HongKong
Source: StandNews #Jan14
https://bit.ly/3rQeAMf
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史丹福大學擬削唯一廣東話講師 逾 3000 人聯署反對 知名作家籲聲援免廣東話滅絕 | 立場新聞
因預算不足，美國加州的史丹福大學計劃不再與該校唯一一名教授廣東話的講師續約，導致廣東話課程的存亡危在旦夕。事件...
‘Dependency’ of UK universities on China creates risks, report says
The report, led by former universities minister Jo Johnson, is the first comprehensive assessment of Sino-British research collaboration, counting the number of papers co-authored by academics in both countries. The number of academic papers co-authored by Chinese and British researchers rose from 750 per year in 2000 (1% of UK output) to 16,267 in 2019 (11% of UK output).
At least 20 subjects, including many in science and technology, collaborations with China now account for more than a fifth of high-impact research. In the highly sensitive areas of automation, telecommunications and materials science, more than 30 per cent of papers were Sino-British partnerships.
Source: FT #Mar04
https://www.ft.com/content/8cc66c7f-a80f-4d84-96dc-71c22f01b57f #uk
#BritishResearch #China #UK #UKUniversity
The report, led by former universities minister Jo Johnson, is the first comprehensive assessment of Sino-British research collaboration, counting the number of papers co-authored by academics in both countries. The number of academic papers co-authored by Chinese and British researchers rose from 750 per year in 2000 (1% of UK output) to 16,267 in 2019 (11% of UK output).
At least 20 subjects, including many in science and technology, collaborations with China now account for more than a fifth of high-impact research. In the highly sensitive areas of automation, telecommunications and materials science, more than 30 per cent of papers were Sino-British partnerships.
Source: FT #Mar04
https://www.ft.com/content/8cc66c7f-a80f-4d84-96dc-71c22f01b57f #uk
#BritishResearch #China #UK #UKUniversity
China's Communist party ran campaign to discredit BBC, thinktank finds
China’s Communist party (CCP) orchestrated an international campaign to undermine the BBC and discredit its reporting during the first two months of the year, using western social media networks. Posts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube which platforms are blocked in mainland China, were uploaded by diplomatic and state media accounts, and pro-Beijing influencers, and then amplified by troll networks.
Three main approaches were repeatedly deployed to try to undermine critical reporting from the UK’s public broadcaster.
The posts claimed that the BBC was biased and spreads disinformation, alleged that domestic audiences in the UK don’t trust its reporting, and said that its coverage of China is instigated by spy agencies or foreigners hostile to Beijing.
Source: The guardian #Mar04
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/04/chinas-communist-party-ran-campaign-to-discredit-bbc-thinktank-finds?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#CCP #China #BBC
China’s Communist party (CCP) orchestrated an international campaign to undermine the BBC and discredit its reporting during the first two months of the year, using western social media networks. Posts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube which platforms are blocked in mainland China, were uploaded by diplomatic and state media accounts, and pro-Beijing influencers, and then amplified by troll networks.
Three main approaches were repeatedly deployed to try to undermine critical reporting from the UK’s public broadcaster.
The posts claimed that the BBC was biased and spreads disinformation, alleged that domestic audiences in the UK don’t trust its reporting, and said that its coverage of China is instigated by spy agencies or foreigners hostile to Beijing.
Source: The guardian #Mar04
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/04/chinas-communist-party-ran-campaign-to-discredit-bbc-thinktank-finds?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#CCP #China #BBC
China has given away millions in its digital yuan trials. This is how it works
The People’s Bank of China has been developing the digital yuan, a so-called central bank digital currency (DCEP) that aims to replace some of the cash in circulation.
China has already started real-world trials for the digital currency in a number of cities including Shenzhen, Chengdu and Suzhou.
The digital yuan could increase competition in China’s mobile payments market which is dominated by Ant Group’s Alipay and Tencent’s WeChat Pay.
The digital yuan is different from Bitcoin, which is a so-called decentralized cryptocurrency. That means that it is not controlled by any central authority like a central bank, unlike the digital yuan which will be issued by the PBOC.
Source: CNBC #Mar04
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/05/chinas-digital-yuan-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work.html
#DigitalYuan #China #DCEP #Bitcoin
The People’s Bank of China has been developing the digital yuan, a so-called central bank digital currency (DCEP) that aims to replace some of the cash in circulation.
China has already started real-world trials for the digital currency in a number of cities including Shenzhen, Chengdu and Suzhou.
The digital yuan could increase competition in China’s mobile payments market which is dominated by Ant Group’s Alipay and Tencent’s WeChat Pay.
The digital yuan is different from Bitcoin, which is a so-called decentralized cryptocurrency. That means that it is not controlled by any central authority like a central bank, unlike the digital yuan which will be issued by the PBOC.
Source: CNBC #Mar04
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/05/chinas-digital-yuan-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work.html
#DigitalYuan #China #DCEP #Bitcoin
#47Democrats #PoliticalPrisoners
Frankie Fung, Privileged Youth Turned Activist: "It will be okay even if I don’t get to see the liberation of Hong Kong”
Source: In-Media HK #Mar2
#PrimaryElections #PoliticalPrisoners
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Frankie Fung, Privileged Youth Turned Activist: "It will be okay even if I don’t get to see the liberation of Hong Kong”
Source: In-Media HK #Mar2
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Frankie Fung, Privileged Youth Turned Activist: "It will be okay even if I don’t get to see the liberation of Hong Kong”
Frankie Fung Tat-chun is one of the 47 members of the pro-democracy camp who were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion. The day before they reported to the police station, Fung was interviewed by In-Media.
Fung has lived a more privileged lifestyle than many, yet he said he has no regrets about running in the primary election for the Legislative Council. “We might not be able to see the liberation of Hong Kong. And I don’t think I will need to see it, as long as I can help pave the road for those behind me. I think I will regret it more if I haven’t done it.”
He wanted to thank his mother the most, “I’m sorry I have let you down.” Fung teared up as he thanks his family for their unconditional support even though they are not too happy with what he is doing. “I know I am selfish and I really am a bad son, but I am still so grateful for my mom.”
Source: In-Media HK #Mar2
https://bit.ly/3q1NOPi
#FrankieFung #PrimaryElections #PoliceState
Frankie Fung Tat-chun is one of the 47 members of the pro-democracy camp who were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion. The day before they reported to the police station, Fung was interviewed by In-Media.
Fung has lived a more privileged lifestyle than many, yet he said he has no regrets about running in the primary election for the Legislative Council. “We might not be able to see the liberation of Hong Kong. And I don’t think I will need to see it, as long as I can help pave the road for those behind me. I think I will regret it more if I haven’t done it.”
He wanted to thank his mother the most, “I’m sorry I have let you down.” Fung teared up as he thanks his family for their unconditional support even though they are not too happy with what he is doing. “I know I am selfish and I really am a bad son, but I am still so grateful for my mom.”
Source: In-Media HK #Mar2
https://bit.ly/3q1NOPi
#FrankieFung #PrimaryElections #PoliceState
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【大搜捕後】公子哥兒變身廖化不言悔 馮達浚：睇唔到香港重光都唔緊要 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒報導）民主派47人被起訴控串謀顛覆國家政權罪，在前往警署報到前一日，馮達浚接受獨媒訪問，這名「公子哥兒」對參加立法會初選表明絕不後悔，「我哋可能未必睇到香港重光，亦都唔需要睇到，但有份揼石仔畀後面行咪得囉，我覺得我唔做會仲後悔。」 馮達浚最想多謝的是母親，「對唔住，我對你唔住。」他一度眼泛淚光，感激家人即使如何不喜歡，仍然無怨無悔支持，「嗯，
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We can no longer go on rallies, we can no longer vote; But at least, we can still buy pineapples
A netizen posted on a Facebook group dedicated to shopping and dining services in Hong Kong. He shared a bittersweet incident he witnessed at a fruit store in Yuen Long after the Taiwanese pineapple import ban:
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We can no longer go on rallies, we can no longer vote; But at least, we can still buy pineapples
A netizen posted on a Facebook group dedicated to shopping and dining services in Hong Kong. He shared a bittersweet incident he witnessed at a fruit store in Yuen Long after the Taiwanese pineapple import ban:
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#TaiwanPineapple
“Hong Kong people can no longer go on rallies, can no longer vote;
But at least, we can still buy pineapples.
Since the Chinese import ban on Taiwanese pineapples two weeks ago, many Yuen Long residents asked a local fruit store whether they can purchase Taiwanese pineapples. The crazy owner immediately took up the suggestion without hesitation, and had promised to order them. That order filled 10 whole pallets. The owner worried whether he had overstocked.
When I went to the store in the afternoon, this was the scene I saw: hundreds of pineapple boxes sold out in a couple of hours. Those with cars came to pick up entire boxes; those queuing in line patiently waited. Many of those in line even had to place orders when they were sold out.
We all had an unspoken understanding, that this is the only thing left we can do.
This is our silent protest.
With the money spent on a 20-dollar pineapple, we support those walking on the same path as us, and gave ourselves the courage to live on in this changed city.
The pineapple I ate tasted bittersweet, just like all the joy and sorrows we share with each other.
Thank you, citizens of Yuen Long.
Thank you, the crazy owner of Hokee Fruits (@hokee_meows).
#heartwarming #YellowEconomy
Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2701324926545942/permalink/4161667767178310
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U.S., Canada hail Taiwan's 'freedom pineapples' after Chinese ban
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29024
“Hong Kong people can no longer go on rallies, can no longer vote;
But at least, we can still buy pineapples.
Since the Chinese import ban on Taiwanese pineapples two weeks ago, many Yuen Long residents asked a local fruit store whether they can purchase Taiwanese pineapples. The crazy owner immediately took up the suggestion without hesitation, and had promised to order them. That order filled 10 whole pallets. The owner worried whether he had overstocked.
When I went to the store in the afternoon, this was the scene I saw: hundreds of pineapple boxes sold out in a couple of hours. Those with cars came to pick up entire boxes; those queuing in line patiently waited. Many of those in line even had to place orders when they were sold out.
We all had an unspoken understanding, that this is the only thing left we can do.
This is our silent protest.
With the money spent on a 20-dollar pineapple, we support those walking on the same path as us, and gave ourselves the courage to live on in this changed city.
The pineapple I ate tasted bittersweet, just like all the joy and sorrows we share with each other.
Thank you, citizens of Yuen Long.
Thank you, the crazy owner of Hokee Fruits (@hokee_meows).
#heartwarming #YellowEconomy
Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2701324926545942/permalink/4161667767178310
See also:
U.S., Canada hail Taiwan's 'freedom pineapples' after Chinese ban
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29024
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21 of 47 democrats denied bail; Supporters chant "Victory to Democracy" outside the Court
//At the end of the hearing and when police vehicle was seen leaving the Court, Granny Wong ran into the cordoned area by Police and shouted, “Hang in there, fellow protesters. Victory to democracy.”//
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21 of 47 democrats denied bail; Supporters chant "Victory to Democracy" outside the Court
//At the end of the hearing and when police vehicle was seen leaving the Court, Granny Wong ran into the cordoned area by Police and shouted, “Hang in there, fellow protesters. Victory to democracy.”//
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21 of 47 democrats denied bail; Supporters chant "Victory to Democracy" outside the Court
21 of #47Democrats detained on charges of subversion under the National Security Law appeared in the Western Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on March 12 for bail hearing.
The Court upheld its decision to refuse bail to 11 of them, while 10 others withdrew their appeals.
A large group of supporters gathered outside the court to show support. Among them was Granny Wong who showed up with a British flag and a small umbrella, a symbol of the pro-democracy movement which also signifies “support and solidarity” to each fellow protester.
At the end of the hearing and when police vehicle was seen leaving the Court, Granny Wong ran into the cordoned area by Police and shouted, “Hang in there, fellow protesters. Victory to democracy.”
The 47 defendants were accused of conspiring to commit subversion by taking part in LegCo primary elections last year. Only five have been released on bail so far, pending their next hearing in late May.
#Court #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
21 of 47 democrats denied bail; Supporters chant "Victory to Democracy" outside the Court
21 of #47Democrats detained on charges of subversion under the National Security Law appeared in the Western Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on March 12 for bail hearing.
The Court upheld its decision to refuse bail to 11 of them, while 10 others withdrew their appeals.
A large group of supporters gathered outside the court to show support. Among them was Granny Wong who showed up with a British flag and a small umbrella, a symbol of the pro-democracy movement which also signifies “support and solidarity” to each fellow protester.
At the end of the hearing and when police vehicle was seen leaving the Court, Granny Wong ran into the cordoned area by Police and shouted, “Hang in there, fellow protesters. Victory to democracy.”
The 47 defendants were accused of conspiring to commit subversion by taking part in LegCo primary elections last year. Only five have been released on bail so far, pending their next hearing in late May.
#Court #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
India media: Chinese Soldiers Attempted to Cross the Border, Causing Military Conflict with 24 Casualties
Sources: Stand News #Jan25
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India media: Chinese Soldiers Attempted to Cross the Border, Causing Military Conflict with 24 Casualties
Military conflict on the border of China and India raised again. According to India media, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) attempted to cross the border on Jan 20. Conflicts arise at the Naku La region of the Sikkim state in India, with 20 casualties for the Chinese soldiers and four Indian soldiers. China and India held the 9th military conference, which took place for 16 hours, on Jan 24. Reports quoted sources that India on the convention restated that China is responsible for avoiding further military contact. However, the conference result is yet to be known.
The report also quoted sources that China has the responsibility to degrade the military friction and that both parties need to refrain from all conflicts. However, the conference result is yet to be known. Due to the military and diplomatic negotiations yet to have any progress, nearly 100 thousand Indian and Chinese soldiers are still on guard in the eastern region of Ladakh.
#China #India #ChinaIndiaRelations #ChinaIndiaConflict #MilitaryConflict
Sources: Stand News #Jan25
https://bit.ly/30G2Ujp
Military conflict on the border of China and India raised again. According to India media, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) attempted to cross the border on Jan 20. Conflicts arise at the Naku La region of the Sikkim state in India, with 20 casualties for the Chinese soldiers and four Indian soldiers. China and India held the 9th military conference, which took place for 16 hours, on Jan 24. Reports quoted sources that India on the convention restated that China is responsible for avoiding further military contact. However, the conference result is yet to be known.
The report also quoted sources that China has the responsibility to degrade the military friction and that both parties need to refrain from all conflicts. However, the conference result is yet to be known. Due to the military and diplomatic negotiations yet to have any progress, nearly 100 thousand Indian and Chinese soldiers are still on guard in the eastern region of Ladakh.
#China #India #ChinaIndiaRelations #ChinaIndiaConflict #MilitaryConflict
Sources: Stand News #Jan25
https://bit.ly/30G2Ujp