‘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
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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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“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
“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
Chinese state broadcaster CGTN fined £225,000 by UK regulator
Ofcom, the media regulator, has fined China Global Television Network (CGTN), China’s state broadcaster, £225,000 for breaching rules on fairness, privacy and due impartiality just weeks after it stripped the network of its right to air in the
UK.
Ofcom had previously found CGTN guilty of airing allegedly forced confessions made by British citizen Peter Humphrey as well as coverage of protests in Hong Kong that failed to present other viewpoints to that of Beijing.
CGTN network’s licence to air was revoked in the UK last month after concluding that it was editorially controlled by the Chinese Communist party, provoking Beijing to retaliate by banning the BBC’s World News channel.
Source: FT #Mar08
https://www.ft.com/content/f657400c-a128-4a76-8e92-22307931d705
#CGTN #ChinaStateMedia #ChinaPropaganda #UKBan #UK
Ofcom, the media regulator, has fined China Global Television Network (CGTN), China’s state broadcaster, £225,000 for breaching rules on fairness, privacy and due impartiality just weeks after it stripped the network of its right to air in the
UK.
Ofcom had previously found CGTN guilty of airing allegedly forced confessions made by British citizen Peter Humphrey as well as coverage of protests in Hong Kong that failed to present other viewpoints to that of Beijing.
CGTN network’s licence to air was revoked in the UK last month after concluding that it was editorially controlled by the Chinese Communist party, provoking Beijing to retaliate by banning the BBC’s World News channel.
Source: FT #Mar08
https://www.ft.com/content/f657400c-a128-4a76-8e92-22307931d705
#CGTN #ChinaStateMedia #ChinaPropaganda #UKBan #UK
Compulsory romance lessons among proposals at China's political conference
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Compulsory romance lessons among proposals at China's political conference
New China’s social policies proposed in an important political conference, Chinese people’s political consultative conference (CPPCC) are introducing “Romance and marriage lessons” in schools, using the social credit system to penalise people who abandon their pet, ending compulsory English lessons.
China’s government is facing a crisis of an ageing population, declining birth and marriage rates and rising divorce rates, which it is aiming to address with population targets and a raised retirement age. Compulsory lessons in colleges has been proposed to strengthen “emotional education” in relationships.
CPPCC delegate Yu Xinwei proposed to remove compulsory English lessons and student could have more time dedicated for subjects including Chinese and mathematics. Xu argued English lessons were “only useful for the minority” given improvements in translation devices.
Source: The Guardian #Mar09
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/09/compulsory-romance-lessons-among-proposals-at-chinas-political-conference?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#CPPC #China #RomanceLess #AgeingPopulation #DecliningBirth #CCP
New China’s social policies proposed in an important political conference, Chinese people’s political consultative conference (CPPCC) are introducing “Romance and marriage lessons” in schools, using the social credit system to penalise people who abandon their pet, ending compulsory English lessons.
China’s government is facing a crisis of an ageing population, declining birth and marriage rates and rising divorce rates, which it is aiming to address with population targets and a raised retirement age. Compulsory lessons in colleges has been proposed to strengthen “emotional education” in relationships.
CPPCC delegate Yu Xinwei proposed to remove compulsory English lessons and student could have more time dedicated for subjects including Chinese and mathematics. Xu argued English lessons were “only useful for the minority” given improvements in translation devices.
Source: The Guardian #Mar09
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/09/compulsory-romance-lessons-among-proposals-at-chinas-political-conference?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#CPPC #China #RomanceLess #AgeingPopulation #DecliningBirth #CCP
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Compulsory romance lessons among proposals at China's political conference
Social policies including punishing people who abandon pets catch Chinese people’s attention online
Trudeau Liberals' agency approves $3 BILLION in loans to China
One year after the bank adopted a policy ensuring that the organization aligns "with the U.N. Guiding Principles On Business And Human Rights and provides essential clarity to our customers and partners on where we stand on human rights.", Export Development Canada, a federal bank, provided more than $3 billion in loan guarantees and various forms of insurance in 2020.
Mairead Lavery, the CEO of the crown corporation, said "When we work with them to understand their financing needs, we're also working to ensure they understand issues like human right." Lavery clarified that the bank "operates on a commercial term," and does "not provide grants or subsidies. At the heart of our business is risk management."
Source: The Post Millennial #Mar09
https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-liberals-agency-approve-3-billion-in-loans-to-china #canada
#Canada #CanandaBankLoanToChina #China
One year after the bank adopted a policy ensuring that the organization aligns "with the U.N. Guiding Principles On Business And Human Rights and provides essential clarity to our customers and partners on where we stand on human rights.", Export Development Canada, a federal bank, provided more than $3 billion in loan guarantees and various forms of insurance in 2020.
Mairead Lavery, the CEO of the crown corporation, said "When we work with them to understand their financing needs, we're also working to ensure they understand issues like human right." Lavery clarified that the bank "operates on a commercial term," and does "not provide grants or subsidies. At the heart of our business is risk management."
Source: The Post Millennial #Mar09
https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-liberals-agency-approve-3-billion-in-loans-to-china #canada
#Canada #CanandaBankLoanToChina #China
#Exile #InternationalLobbying
Ted Hui Granted a Visit to Australia as an Exemption Under the Pandemic
Source: Apple Daily #Mar10
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Ted Hui Granted a Visit to Australia as an Exemption Under the Pandemic
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Ted Hui Granted a Visit to Australia as an Exemption Under the Pandemic
A former legislative council member Ted Hui, who fled Hong Kong to the UK through Denmark in December last year, has relocated to Australia on Mar 9 to continue his job at international lobbying. During an interview with local media, Hui thanked the Australia government’s help to allow his visit to the country as an exemption under the closed border situation. He was allowed to board on an Australian citizens-only flight from London to Australia. According to ABC News, Hui was the first Hong Kong activist to be granted a visit to Australia since the pandemic. A response from the Minister for Immigration, Alex Hawke, was still pending.
An Australian local media reported that Hui was granted a 12-month tourist visa. He arrived in Australia on Mar 9 morning and will self-quarantine for 14 days in a hotel. Antony Dapiran, an Australian lawyer in Hong Kong, said that Hui’s move will be welcomed by the dissidents in Hong Kong but will be criticised by the Beijing government.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar10
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210310/EUJCJB34LRBVZJ3BZ7I2P5XHP4/
#COVID19 #TedHui #UK #Australia #TouristVisa
Ted Hui Granted a Visit to Australia as an Exemption Under the Pandemic
A former legislative council member Ted Hui, who fled Hong Kong to the UK through Denmark in December last year, has relocated to Australia on Mar 9 to continue his job at international lobbying. During an interview with local media, Hui thanked the Australia government’s help to allow his visit to the country as an exemption under the closed border situation. He was allowed to board on an Australian citizens-only flight from London to Australia. According to ABC News, Hui was the first Hong Kong activist to be granted a visit to Australia since the pandemic. A response from the Minister for Immigration, Alex Hawke, was still pending.
An Australian local media reported that Hui was granted a 12-month tourist visa. He arrived in Australia on Mar 9 morning and will self-quarantine for 14 days in a hotel. Antony Dapiran, an Australian lawyer in Hong Kong, said that Hui’s move will be welcomed by the dissidents in Hong Kong but will be criticised by the Beijing government.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar10
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210310/EUJCJB34LRBVZJ3BZ7I2P5XHP4/
#COVID19 #TedHui #UK #Australia #TouristVisa
#Court #47Democrats
The books they read: Citizens passed time reading while queuing for 47 activists' court hearing
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The books they read: Citizens passed time reading while queuing for 47 activists' court hearing
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The books they read: Citizens passed time reading while queuing for 47 activists' court hearing
When the court hearing was held on March 1 for the 47 pro-democracy primary election candidates charged with the conspiracy to commit subversion, hundreds of Hongkongers arrived at West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court and queued up to attend the hearing. The line was long enough to circle the court building.
Even though most of them knew there were not enough seats for them, they still queued outside to show their support.
Many of those who queued in line throughout the day had brought books to read. Their choice of books seemed to reflect the times and circumstances of Hong Kong today.
Some of the books spotted are from international authors and classics of literature:
Brave New World - Aldous Huxley
Why Read Hannah Arendt Now - Richard J. Bernstein
The Stranger - Albert Camus
The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing from the Frontlines of PTSD Science - Shaili Jain
Indivisible by Four: A String Quartet in Pursuit of Harmony - Arnold Steinhardt
Others are written by Chinese-language authors and periodicals, from Hong Kong and abroad: (original Chinese titles in brackets)
Hong Kong: a Depressed Homeland - Eric Sing-yan Tsui (鬱躁的家邦 - 徐承恩 )
If That Day Should Come: The Process of South Korea's Democratization - Steve Chung Lok-wai (如果那天到來 — 南韓民主化進程 - 鍾樂偉)
Memoirs of Prison - Shiu Ka-chun (坐監記 - 邵家臻)
Joshua Wong - Unfree Speech:The Threat to Global Democracy and Why We Must Act, Now - Jason Y. Ng
Theory of Pre-sectarian Buddhism Thinking - Taiken Kimura (原始佛教思想論 - 木村泰賢)
City of Tears - Breakazine (Breakazine:催淚香港)
Silence - Breakazine (Breakazine:沉默)
Source: Stand News
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The books they read: Citizens passed time reading while queuing for 47 activists' court hearing
When the court hearing was held on March 1 for the 47 pro-democracy primary election candidates charged with the conspiracy to commit subversion, hundreds of Hongkongers arrived at West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court and queued up to attend the hearing. The line was long enough to circle the court building.
Even though most of them knew there were not enough seats for them, they still queued outside to show their support.
Many of those who queued in line throughout the day had brought books to read. Their choice of books seemed to reflect the times and circumstances of Hong Kong today.
Some of the books spotted are from international authors and classics of literature:
Brave New World - Aldous Huxley
Why Read Hannah Arendt Now - Richard J. Bernstein
The Stranger - Albert Camus
The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing from the Frontlines of PTSD Science - Shaili Jain
Indivisible by Four: A String Quartet in Pursuit of Harmony - Arnold Steinhardt
Others are written by Chinese-language authors and periodicals, from Hong Kong and abroad: (original Chinese titles in brackets)
Hong Kong: a Depressed Homeland - Eric Sing-yan Tsui (鬱躁的家邦 - 徐承恩 )
If That Day Should Come: The Process of South Korea's Democratization - Steve Chung Lok-wai (如果那天到來 — 南韓民主化進程 - 鍾樂偉)
Memoirs of Prison - Shiu Ka-chun (坐監記 - 邵家臻)
Joshua Wong - Unfree Speech:The Threat to Global Democracy and Why We Must Act, Now - Jason Y. Ng
Theory of Pre-sectarian Buddhism Thinking - Taiken Kimura (原始佛教思想論 - 木村泰賢)
City of Tears - Breakazine (Breakazine:催淚香港)
Silence - Breakazine (Breakazine:沉默)
Source: Stand News
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