#1C1S
#CivilServant Bureau Chief Demands Hong Kong Government Staff to be the
"servants for Hong Kong and China"
On June 8, Civil Servant Bureau Chief Patrick Nip told all government staff in Hong Kong their "dual-identities" as both "servants for Hong Kong SAR and for China". He called it mandatory to show loyalty to the Chief Executive and her administration. He warned the staff not to oppose the government.
All three unions, namely Hong Kong Federation of Civil Service Unions, the Union for New Civil Servants and Hong Kong Senior Government Officers Association, were shocked to hear that and expressed that they had never heard of anything like that before.
Before 1997, Hong Kong's civil servant system had been praised for its professionalism and impartiality. After 1997, the Hong Kong SAR Government, however, demands civil servants to display "neutrality" by supporting the authorities unconditionally. There are currently almost 180,000 civil servants in Hong Kong.
Source: Apple Daily; RTHK #Jun8
#CivilServant Bureau Chief Demands Hong Kong Government Staff to be the
"servants for Hong Kong and China"
On June 8, Civil Servant Bureau Chief Patrick Nip told all government staff in Hong Kong their "dual-identities" as both "servants for Hong Kong SAR and for China". He called it mandatory to show loyalty to the Chief Executive and her administration. He warned the staff not to oppose the government.
All three unions, namely Hong Kong Federation of Civil Service Unions, the Union for New Civil Servants and Hong Kong Senior Government Officers Association, were shocked to hear that and expressed that they had never heard of anything like that before.
Before 1997, Hong Kong's civil servant system had been praised for its professionalism and impartiality. After 1997, the Hong Kong SAR Government, however, demands civil servants to display "neutrality" by supporting the authorities unconditionally. There are currently almost 180,000 civil servants in Hong Kong.
Source: Apple Daily; RTHK #Jun8
#PoliceState #CCP
Police Surround Shopping Mall, as Shoppers Shout "Down with the Chinese Communist Party"
1830 | Cityplaza, Taikoo
After shoppers chanted pro-democracy slogans and waved British Hong Kong flag in the shopping mall, police were on alert.
Outside the mall, over 40 police were standing by.
1900
Reporter inquired a man shouting "obstruction of police work" whether he was a plainclothes police. The man said he is an "off-duty ICAC [staff]".
1906
According to the reporter from Eggs' Club, plainclothes officers had infiltrated the mall.
Text: Eggs' Club #Jun8
Photo: #FirstHand
Police Surround Shopping Mall, as Shoppers Shout "Down with the Chinese Communist Party"
1830 | Cityplaza, Taikoo
After shoppers chanted pro-democracy slogans and waved British Hong Kong flag in the shopping mall, police were on alert.
Outside the mall, over 40 police were standing by.
1900
Reporter inquired a man shouting "obstruction of police work" whether he was a plainclothes police. The man said he is an "off-duty ICAC [staff]".
1906
According to the reporter from Eggs' Club, plainclothes officers had infiltrated the mall.
Text: Eggs' Club #Jun8
Photo: #FirstHand
#Remembrance #StateTerrorism
In Memory of Alex Chow: Police Cordon off the Altar as Citizens Observe Silence
7 months ago, 22-year-old Alex Chow, a student from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (#UST), passed away after falling from Sheung Tak Carpark for reasons unknown during police operation nearby.
Citizens lit candles and brought flowers to an altar set up near the carpark. Social worker Lui Chi-hang led prayers and sang hymns.
At 20:09, citizens observed a moment of silence. Riot police arrived and cordoned off the area, citing the gathering ban and forbidding citizens to pay respect at the altar.
Source: Stand News #Jun8
#AlexChow #GatheringBan
In Memory of Alex Chow: Police Cordon off the Altar as Citizens Observe Silence
7 months ago, 22-year-old Alex Chow, a student from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (#UST), passed away after falling from Sheung Tak Carpark for reasons unknown during police operation nearby.
Citizens lit candles and brought flowers to an altar set up near the carpark. Social worker Lui Chi-hang led prayers and sang hymns.
At 20:09, citizens observed a moment of silence. Riot police arrived and cordoned off the area, citing the gathering ban and forbidding citizens to pay respect at the altar.
Source: Stand News #Jun8
#AlexChow #GatheringBan
#PoliceState
Police In Front Of Altar Commemorating Deceased Student
20:36 | Tseung Kwan O
More than 20 police officers were standing in front of the altar of Alex Chow, preventing citizens to go near.
Source: Stand News #Jun8
#AlexChow #Altar
In Memory of Alex Chow: Police Cordon off the Altar as Citizens Observe Silence
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22146
Police In Front Of Altar Commemorating Deceased Student
20:36 | Tseung Kwan O
More than 20 police officers were standing in front of the altar of Alex Chow, preventing citizens to go near.
Source: Stand News #Jun8
#AlexChow #Altar
In Memory of Alex Chow: Police Cordon off the Altar as Citizens Observe Silence
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22146
#DailyUpdate #Jun8 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 8)
At the time of writing, 7,136,756 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 407,068 deaths. 3,481,822 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are the USA, Brazil, Russia and the Spain.
One imported case has been reported in Hong Kong.
P4 to S2 classes resume today in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong University study suggests anosmia is a common symptom of contracting COVID-19.
China - Volunteers in Wuhan say they don’t trust the official data and social distancing measures should continue.
New Zealand is lifting off all of its domestic crowd control measures on Tuesday.
US now has over 2 million confirmed cases.
Statistics in US shows that COVID-19 patients show different degrees of dementia after detaching from respirators.
Economical activities in Japan has gradually resumed, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has reopened after 3 months closure.
Brazil has stopped announcing official total confirmed and death numbers, only releasing the statistical data from the previous 24 hours.
Source: RTHK, Now News, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 8)
At the time of writing, 7,136,756 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 407,068 deaths. 3,481,822 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are the USA, Brazil, Russia and the Spain.
One imported case has been reported in Hong Kong.
P4 to S2 classes resume today in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong University study suggests anosmia is a common symptom of contracting COVID-19.
China - Volunteers in Wuhan say they don’t trust the official data and social distancing measures should continue.
New Zealand is lifting off all of its domestic crowd control measures on Tuesday.
US now has over 2 million confirmed cases.
Statistics in US shows that COVID-19 patients show different degrees of dementia after detaching from respirators.
Economical activities in Japan has gradually resumed, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has reopened after 3 months closure.
Brazil has stopped announcing official total confirmed and death numbers, only releasing the statistical data from the previous 24 hours.
Source: RTHK, Now News, Worldometer
#JoshuaWong Being Stalked:
"If they can follow us like this now, will we “be disappeared” one day?"
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said he had been stalked by several middle-aged men at different times in the past week.
Wong had been followed in various places in Hong Kong. "They are practically everywhere," said Wong. One day on his way to the Demosisto office, one of the men filmed him and waited outside his office until he left at 11pm.
"It is unusual to have people wandering around the industrial area late at 11pm," Wong pointed out. The man fled the scene when Wong and his company confronted him.
"White terror is already taking place when the national security Law has not yet been enforced. Such blatant surveillance shows an all-round infiltration [by China]." Wong believed he is on Beijing's blacklist. "If they can follow us like this now, will we “be disappeared” one day?" Wong reiterated, “they cannot deter us from opposing the national security law."
Source: Apple Daily #Jun8
#Stalked
"If they can follow us like this now, will we “be disappeared” one day?"
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said he had been stalked by several middle-aged men at different times in the past week.
Wong had been followed in various places in Hong Kong. "They are practically everywhere," said Wong. One day on his way to the Demosisto office, one of the men filmed him and waited outside his office until he left at 11pm.
"It is unusual to have people wandering around the industrial area late at 11pm," Wong pointed out. The man fled the scene when Wong and his company confronted him.
"White terror is already taking place when the national security Law has not yet been enforced. Such blatant surveillance shows an all-round infiltration [by China]." Wong believed he is on Beijing's blacklist. "If they can follow us like this now, will we “be disappeared” one day?" Wong reiterated, “they cannot deter us from opposing the national security law."
Source: Apple Daily #Jun8
#Stalked
#Court Detains Cleaner for Allegedly Helping Teenager to Flee from Police
On 5 August 2019, netizens called "three strikes" at work, classes and markets. While the police were searching a teenager in Sham Shui Po at night, a cleaner reportedly spreaded his arms and help the teenager to run away.
The Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts ruled that the cleaner was guilty of obstruction of police work. Magistrate Raymond Wong Kwok Fai claimed that it was a serious case, and the defendant would be detained until the announcement of sentence on 19 June.
Wong claimed that although the police officers did not mention any arm movement of the defendant in their report, the testimony was 'not suspicious' as the arm was only moved for 1 second.
The defense argued that no video proved that the teenager was shouting and causing disorder, and doubted the reliability of the witness testimony. Wong said that due to the noisy environment, it was normal that videos did not capture the teenager's shout.
Source: InMedia #Jun8
On 5 August 2019, netizens called "three strikes" at work, classes and markets. While the police were searching a teenager in Sham Shui Po at night, a cleaner reportedly spreaded his arms and help the teenager to run away.
The Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts ruled that the cleaner was guilty of obstruction of police work. Magistrate Raymond Wong Kwok Fai claimed that it was a serious case, and the defendant would be detained until the announcement of sentence on 19 June.
Wong claimed that although the police officers did not mention any arm movement of the defendant in their report, the testimony was 'not suspicious' as the arm was only moved for 1 second.
The defense argued that no video proved that the teenager was shouting and causing disorder, and doubted the reliability of the witness testimony. Wong said that due to the noisy environment, it was normal that videos did not capture the teenager's shout.
Source: InMedia #Jun8
#Court
26-year-old Man Sentenced to 8 Months in Jail for Throwing a Water Bottle to a Police Car, Judge: "What made you so angry?"
A 26-year-old man, who worked as an exhibition installation, was charged with criminal damage with intent for throwing a water bottle towards a police car and possession of offensive weapon with intent for carrying a laser pen.
He was arrested on Oct 13 2019, when netizens organised a citywide flashmob protest. Since then, he has been detained for almost 8 months, before appearing in court on June 8, 2020.
The defendent described the act as a whim to express the man's anger towards police. The judge asked "What made you so angry?". The defendant then added the act did not cause any damage to the police car, and the car was able to execute its duties as usual. The worker had never used the laser pen even when he was confronted by the police.
After pleading guilty, the man was sentenced to 8 months in prison.
Source: InMedia #Jun8
26-year-old Man Sentenced to 8 Months in Jail for Throwing a Water Bottle to a Police Car, Judge: "What made you so angry?"
A 26-year-old man, who worked as an exhibition installation, was charged with criminal damage with intent for throwing a water bottle towards a police car and possession of offensive weapon with intent for carrying a laser pen.
He was arrested on Oct 13 2019, when netizens organised a citywide flashmob protest. Since then, he has been detained for almost 8 months, before appearing in court on June 8, 2020.
The defendent described the act as a whim to express the man's anger towards police. The judge asked "What made you so angry?". The defendant then added the act did not cause any damage to the police car, and the car was able to execute its duties as usual. The worker had never used the laser pen even when he was confronted by the police.
After pleading guilty, the man was sentenced to 8 months in prison.
Source: InMedia #Jun8
#WhiteTerror
Security Company Director: Staff following Joshua Wong was a Coincidence
Recently, pro-democracy figures not limited to Joshua Wong, secretary-general of DemosistĹŤ, and Tammy Yuen, Southern District Councillor, were stalked and filmed in Hong Kong.
On June 6, Wong posted a video showing a man who had reportedly followed him for 4 to 6 hours and DemosistĹŤ also showed the plate numbers of the vehicles involved.
According to the Certificate of Particulars of Motor Vehicle, one of the two cars was registered under "Guard Alliance Ltd".
Stand News reporter visited the address, and found that the site was occupied by Guard Alliance Ltd and three other companies including Kuokon Security Limited. The staff claimed they had no idea if the company was involved in following DemosistĹŤ members.
The reporter then approached Cheung Kam Fai, one of the three directors of Guard Alliance in Choi Hong. When the reporter indicated that a car registered under Guard Alliance was found following Joshua Wong, Cheung seemed to be prepared, and said immediately, "We were not following him, we don't follow political clients".
Cheung said that his colleagues were spotted because they happened to be working on another case at the same place. "They were following another client, we don't do political cases". A female worker inside the office added "We didn't follow him (Wong), it was someone else. I was there".
The reporter then asked if "following" meant "protecting" instead of stalking, Cheung said "Of course, we don't do such things. Our clients do not like to be involved in any political cases. We are neutral". He added, it was a coincidence that the car belong to Guard Alliance appeared at the scene, and the company is "100% not involved (in anything political)".
Source: Stand News #Jun8
#Stalking #JoshuaWong #GuardAlliance
Security Company Director: Staff following Joshua Wong was a Coincidence
Recently, pro-democracy figures not limited to Joshua Wong, secretary-general of DemosistĹŤ, and Tammy Yuen, Southern District Councillor, were stalked and filmed in Hong Kong.
On June 6, Wong posted a video showing a man who had reportedly followed him for 4 to 6 hours and DemosistĹŤ also showed the plate numbers of the vehicles involved.
According to the Certificate of Particulars of Motor Vehicle, one of the two cars was registered under "Guard Alliance Ltd".
Stand News reporter visited the address, and found that the site was occupied by Guard Alliance Ltd and three other companies including Kuokon Security Limited. The staff claimed they had no idea if the company was involved in following DemosistĹŤ members.
The reporter then approached Cheung Kam Fai, one of the three directors of Guard Alliance in Choi Hong. When the reporter indicated that a car registered under Guard Alliance was found following Joshua Wong, Cheung seemed to be prepared, and said immediately, "We were not following him, we don't follow political clients".
Cheung said that his colleagues were spotted because they happened to be working on another case at the same place. "They were following another client, we don't do political cases". A female worker inside the office added "We didn't follow him (Wong), it was someone else. I was there".
The reporter then asked if "following" meant "protecting" instead of stalking, Cheung said "Of course, we don't do such things. Our clients do not like to be involved in any political cases. We are neutral". He added, it was a coincidence that the car belong to Guard Alliance appeared at the scene, and the company is "100% not involved (in anything political)".
Source: Stand News #Jun8
#Stalking #JoshuaWong #GuardAlliance
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Hongkongers Wish Pro-democracy Protesters Happy Birthday in #Court
Source: InMedia #Jun8
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Hongkongers Wish Pro-democracy Protesters Happy Birthday in #Court
Video: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30263
In a hearing relating to a pro-democracy protest on December 8, 2019, citizens went to the High Court on June 8, 2021 to voice support for the defendents who were charged by the prosecution with "conspiring to assault with intent".
Among the defendants, #LaiChunPong, the owner of the pro-democracy 'yellow' store 3C, and #CheungMingYu, who was one of the 12 Hongkongers arrested and jailed in China, both have their birthdays in June.
As the hearing came to an end, their families together with some supporting citizens, shouted "Happy Birthday" and "Fight On" to them.
As they were remanded and transported by the vehicle of the Correctional Services Department, their families and supporters unfurled a banner that read "Happy Birthday" on the street.
Lai's family members told the press they wished he could come home soon. They also mentioned that Lai was moved when other detainees made him a birthday cake inside the detention center.
Source: InMedia #Jun8
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#Solidarity #HappyBirthday #YellowStore #3C #Save12 #PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner
Hongkongers Wish Pro-democracy Protesters Happy Birthday in #Court
Video: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30263
In a hearing relating to a pro-democracy protest on December 8, 2019, citizens went to the High Court on June 8, 2021 to voice support for the defendents who were charged by the prosecution with "conspiring to assault with intent".
Among the defendants, #LaiChunPong, the owner of the pro-democracy 'yellow' store 3C, and #CheungMingYu, who was one of the 12 Hongkongers arrested and jailed in China, both have their birthdays in June.
As the hearing came to an end, their families together with some supporting citizens, shouted "Happy Birthday" and "Fight On" to them.
As they were remanded and transported by the vehicle of the Correctional Services Department, their families and supporters unfurled a banner that read "Happy Birthday" on the street.
Lai's family members told the press they wished he could come home soon. They also mentioned that Lai was moved when other detainees made him a birthday cake inside the detention center.
Source: InMedia #Jun8
https://bit.ly/3ckmjfF
#Solidarity #HappyBirthday #YellowStore #3C #Save12 #PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner
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Upcoming Chief Executive Violates Election Regulations and Asks to be Exempted
#JohnLee, former chief of police and the next Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, was found violating the election regulations, as he failed to submit the Consent of Support forms on the day when his advertisement was published.
The consent forms concerned table tennis team coach Li Ching, lawmaker Nelson Lam and artist Alex Fong.
The penalties can go up to a fine of HK$5,000 and a sentence of six months in jail; however, Lee asked the High Court to “exempt” him from the regulations, and “relieve” him from the penalties.
According to Hong Kong Free Press, Lee also urged the court to waive the costs of his application for the penalties to be waived.
Source: Ming Pao; Hong Kong Free Press #Jun8
Image: ReNews
Upcoming Chief Executive Violates Election Regulations and Asks to be Exempted
#JohnLee, former chief of police and the next Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, was found violating the election regulations, as he failed to submit the Consent of Support forms on the day when his advertisement was published.
The consent forms concerned table tennis team coach Li Ching, lawmaker Nelson Lam and artist Alex Fong.
The penalties can go up to a fine of HK$5,000 and a sentence of six months in jail; however, Lee asked the High Court to “exempt” him from the regulations, and “relieve” him from the penalties.
According to Hong Kong Free Press, Lee also urged the court to waive the costs of his application for the penalties to be waived.
Source: Ming Pao; Hong Kong Free Press #Jun8
Image: ReNews