Slip of the Tongue from P.K. Tang Shocks Legislative Councillors
In a Legislative Council Finance Committee meeting today, Dr. Cheung Chiu-hung questioned the Commissioner of Police P.K. Tang whether the police have been unjust while enforcing the law. To the shock of all the legislative councillors present, P.K. Tang responded by saying that he "disagreed that the police officers are enforcing the law in a just and unbiased manner." Later, he claimed that what he had said was a slip of the tongue and he clarified that the police “ would definitely enforce the law in a just and unbiased manner”.
Source: AM730 #Apr9 #PoliceState
In a Legislative Council Finance Committee meeting today, Dr. Cheung Chiu-hung questioned the Commissioner of Police P.K. Tang whether the police have been unjust while enforcing the law. To the shock of all the legislative councillors present, P.K. Tang responded by saying that he "disagreed that the police officers are enforcing the law in a just and unbiased manner." Later, he claimed that what he had said was a slip of the tongue and he clarified that the police “ would definitely enforce the law in a just and unbiased manner”.
Source: AM730 #Apr9 #PoliceState
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Teachers penalized for their pro-democracy behaviours and comments
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Regarding the 39 valid cases, the Bureau issued Letter of Condemnation and Warning letter to 13 and 4 teachers respectively. The Bureau reiterated that should concerning teachers could risk having their teaching qualifications revoked should they defy the Bureau’s advice and continue their inappropriate behavior.
Besides, the Bureau issued Letter of Caution to 9 teachers and provided verbal warning to another 13 teachers, advising them to respect the Code of Conduct and desist behaviours detrimental to the professional image of a teacher.
The remaining 39 cases were preliminarily assessed as pursuable, and had processed following prescribed procedures and follow-up actions would be decided pending concerning teachers’ feedback and responses.
Source : Stand News #Apr9 #HongKongProtest
Teachers penalized for their pro-democracy behaviours and comments
Read the first part ⬆️:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19402
Regarding the 39 valid cases, the Bureau issued Letter of Condemnation and Warning letter to 13 and 4 teachers respectively. The Bureau reiterated that should concerning teachers could risk having their teaching qualifications revoked should they defy the Bureau’s advice and continue their inappropriate behavior.
Besides, the Bureau issued Letter of Caution to 9 teachers and provided verbal warning to another 13 teachers, advising them to respect the Code of Conduct and desist behaviours detrimental to the professional image of a teacher.
The remaining 39 cases were preliminarily assessed as pursuable, and had processed following prescribed procedures and follow-up actions would be decided pending concerning teachers’ feedback and responses.
Source : Stand News #Apr9 #HongKongProtest
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Teachers penalized for their pro-democracy behaviours and comments
Since the outbreak of anti-extradition movement in June last year, many complaints have been lodged against teachers, accusing their inappropriate behaviours or comments flouting…
Teachers penalized for their pro-democracy behaviours and comments
Since the outbreak of anti-extradition movement in June last year, many complaints have been lodged against teachers, accusing their inappropriate behaviours or comments flouting…
Prosecutor with Outspoken Pro-Beijing Stance Allegedly Imposes Bias Against Pro-democracy Faction
Vivien Chan, the prosecutor who worked on the case pro-democracy lawmaker Au Nok-hin, was found disseminating strong worded criticisms on Facebook. She allegedly attacked local judges for 'siding' with protesters whom she called “yellow corpse”, “cockroaches” and “bastards”.
From the pro-Beijing news reports and videos she shares, her political stance concerning the anti-extradition law protests was clear. Chan expressed gratitude to the Police in suppressing pro-democracy protests, “rioters are morons disrupting social order even during epidemic outbreak. Arrest them all!”
In a post issued on Oct 16, 2019, Chan said, “Rioters! Bar Association and judges who supported them are all scumbags!” After a 22-year-old man charged with assaulting police was granted bail, Chan wrote “The bias and unfairness of numerous judges have already severely damaged Hong Kong’s rule of law, safety and freedom.”
In another Facebook post in October 2019, Chan wrote: “Talking about tolerating violence, Hong Kong judges are second to none. Thank you judges for granting the chaos in Hong Kong today".
Sham Shui Po Pro-democracy District councillor Ramon Yuen Hoi-man said Chan’s strong political stance made her unfit to be a prosecuting counsel. “The perception seems that Chan just wanted to prosecute Au at all costs.”
He also alleged that Chan had violated the Bar’s Code of Conduct with her remarks against judges, which is “likely to bring the profession of barrister into disrepute or diminish public confidence in the profession of barrister”.
The Bar Association gave no further moments but revealed that it was considering the complaints: “According to the Association’s policy, no comment will be made when the investigation is ongoing.”
Vivien Chan declined interview requests and refused to respond to further inquiries.
Source: Ming Pao; Stand News
Image: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19405
#Apr9 #HongKongProtests #FairTrial #Court #Judiciary
Court Rules Pro-democracy Lawmaker Guilty of 'Assaulting the Police' with a Loudspeaker
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19313
Vivien Chan, the prosecutor who worked on the case pro-democracy lawmaker Au Nok-hin, was found disseminating strong worded criticisms on Facebook. She allegedly attacked local judges for 'siding' with protesters whom she called “yellow corpse”, “cockroaches” and “bastards”.
From the pro-Beijing news reports and videos she shares, her political stance concerning the anti-extradition law protests was clear. Chan expressed gratitude to the Police in suppressing pro-democracy protests, “rioters are morons disrupting social order even during epidemic outbreak. Arrest them all!”
In a post issued on Oct 16, 2019, Chan said, “Rioters! Bar Association and judges who supported them are all scumbags!” After a 22-year-old man charged with assaulting police was granted bail, Chan wrote “The bias and unfairness of numerous judges have already severely damaged Hong Kong’s rule of law, safety and freedom.”
In another Facebook post in October 2019, Chan wrote: “Talking about tolerating violence, Hong Kong judges are second to none. Thank you judges for granting the chaos in Hong Kong today".
Sham Shui Po Pro-democracy District councillor Ramon Yuen Hoi-man said Chan’s strong political stance made her unfit to be a prosecuting counsel. “The perception seems that Chan just wanted to prosecute Au at all costs.”
He also alleged that Chan had violated the Bar’s Code of Conduct with her remarks against judges, which is “likely to bring the profession of barrister into disrepute or diminish public confidence in the profession of barrister”.
The Bar Association gave no further moments but revealed that it was considering the complaints: “According to the Association’s policy, no comment will be made when the investigation is ongoing.”
Vivien Chan declined interview requests and refused to respond to further inquiries.
Source: Ming Pao; Stand News
Image: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19405
#Apr9 #HongKongProtests #FairTrial #Court #Judiciary
Court Rules Pro-democracy Lawmaker Guilty of 'Assaulting the Police' with a Loudspeaker
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19313
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Court Rules Former lawmaker Guilty of "'Assaulting two police officers with a loudspeaker"
During a civilian-police standoff in Yau Ma Tei on July 8, 2019, Au Nok-hin, a former lawmaker, was arrested for "assaulting the police"…
Court Rules Former lawmaker Guilty of "'Assaulting two police officers with a loudspeaker"
During a civilian-police standoff in Yau Ma Tei on July 8, 2019, Au Nok-hin, a former lawmaker, was arrested for "assaulting the police"…
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Police Ends Investigation on Fujian Triad Attack of RTHK Reporter and Arrests No One
On 11 Aug 2019, a RTHK English News reporter was assaulted by a man with baton, who allegedly belonged to the Fujian triad. The reporter was reporting on the attacks targeting pro-democracy protesters by the ‘Fujian triad’ in North Point, when he was beaten and left with bruises in his arm.
The reporter recently received a letter from the police, saying that the investigation was completed and no one was arrested.
When legislator Raymond Chan inquired the incident in the Legislative Council, Christopher Cheung from a pro-Beijing party called BPA, was displeased, criticizing Chan for being "racist" for saying “Fujian triad”.
In his reply, police chief Chris Tang only pointed out that each case is investigated based on evidence, and he would not comment on individual cases.
Source: Apple News; Stand News #Apr9
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Police Ends Investigation on Fujian Triad Attack of RTHK Reporter and Arrests No One
On 11 Aug 2019, a RTHK English News reporter was assaulted by a man with baton, who allegedly belonged to the Fujian triad. The reporter was reporting on the attacks targeting pro-democracy protesters by the ‘Fujian triad’ in North Point, when he was beaten and left with bruises in his arm.
The reporter recently received a letter from the police, saying that the investigation was completed and no one was arrested.
When legislator Raymond Chan inquired the incident in the Legislative Council, Christopher Cheung from a pro-Beijing party called BPA, was displeased, criticizing Chan for being "racist" for saying “Fujian triad”.
In his reply, police chief Chris Tang only pointed out that each case is investigated based on evidence, and he would not comment on individual cases.
Source: Apple News; Stand News #Apr9
#Fujian
Pro-democracy restaurant received numbers of complaints and threats. T Tea House owner: Why do I have to be scared when I have done nothing wrong?
T Tea House, a restaurant in Tai Po, has been famous because of its pro-democracy stance. Since the restaurant spoke out last year, it has been crowded with customers every day. As the revenue boosted up, however, as well as the number of complaints and threats the restaurant received. The restaurant was also accused of violating the Trade Descriptions Ordinance and was required to make a statement at the police station a couple of weeks ago. Netizens were concerned that T Tea House was targeted because of its standpoint.
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Source: In Media HK #Apr9
#Threat #HongKongProtest
T Tea House, a restaurant in Tai Po, has been famous because of its pro-democracy stance. Since the restaurant spoke out last year, it has been crowded with customers every day. As the revenue boosted up, however, as well as the number of complaints and threats the restaurant received. The restaurant was also accused of violating the Trade Descriptions Ordinance and was required to make a statement at the police station a couple of weeks ago. Netizens were concerned that T Tea House was targeted because of its standpoint.
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Source: In Media HK #Apr9
#Threat #HongKongProtest
Pro-democracy restaurant received numbers of complaints and threats. T Tea House owner: Why do I have to be scared when I have done nothing wrong?
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Ben, owner of T Tea House, said the government department in charge even jokingly said they were the "No.1 in Tai Po" because of the overwhelming number of complaints they received. The restaurant's service had to be suspended for some time because of that. T Tea House has also received threatened phone calls and was splashed with red paint before.
"There's no reason I have to be scared", said Ben, "I've done nothing wrong". When being asked if he was worried about getting revenge when the movement cools down, Ben said "That's out of my hands. The government is so dirty, they can arrest anyone they don't like in just one word".
Source: In Media HK #Apr9
#Threat #HongKongProtest
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Ben, owner of T Tea House, said the government department in charge even jokingly said they were the "No.1 in Tai Po" because of the overwhelming number of complaints they received. The restaurant's service had to be suspended for some time because of that. T Tea House has also received threatened phone calls and was splashed with red paint before.
"There's no reason I have to be scared", said Ben, "I've done nothing wrong". When being asked if he was worried about getting revenge when the movement cools down, Ben said "That's out of my hands. The government is so dirty, they can arrest anyone they don't like in just one word".
Source: In Media HK #Apr9
#Threat #HongKongProtest
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Pro-democracy restaurant received numbers of complaints and threats. T Tea House owner: Why do I have to be scared when I have done nothing wrong?
T Tea House, a restaurant in Tai Po, has been famous because of its pro-democracy stance. Since the restaurant…
T Tea House, a restaurant in Tai Po, has been famous because of its pro-democracy stance. Since the restaurant…
Employees worry wage subsidies will end up going to employers' pockets
The government has announced wage subsidies as one of the relief measures to help eligible employers throughout the pandemic. Subsidies will be granted as long as the employers do not lay off employees. The catering industry, which has been greatly affected by the pandemic, is also eligible for the subsidies.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr9
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The government has announced wage subsidies as one of the relief measures to help eligible employers throughout the pandemic. Subsidies will be granted as long as the employers do not lay off employees. The catering industry, which has been greatly affected by the pandemic, is also eligible for the subsidies.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr9
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Employees worry wage subsidies will end up going to employers' pockets
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Ming Pao reporter was at Tsim Sha Tsui last night and noticed that most of the restaurants were very quiet, with only a table or two being filled. According to Ms. Chow, an employee of Thai restaurant Tiew Ruea Tor Charm, a number of her colleagues were being forced to take non-paid leave at the moment. She suspected if the amount of subsidy paid will be based on the wage level in the normal state. She was also worried that, because the subsidy goes to her employer first, part of the fund might be taken by the employer for other purposes before going to her pocket. Ms. Chow also criticized the government's long processing time, when the restaurant is already going through a serious financial hardship. "We will all be dead by the time the funds are approved". She also pointed out that even with the subsidies, the restaurants may still be unable to survive, which eventually would lead to unemployment.
The biggest worry is still the rent, wage subsidy is of little help. per restaurant owner
Ms. Yeung, owner of Full Viet Thai Restaurant said, the wage subsidy is "better than nothing" since she never expected any help from the government. She planned to apply for the subsidy, and said she will not lay off any of the five employees at the restaurant. "We are all very close", and she was glad that the employees could still make a living thanks to the subsidy. She also added that, the subsidy would all be used for supporting the employees, "It's okay if I end up getting less money".
Spokesperson of Kabo Burger, Mabel, said the biggest part of the operating expense is the rent, and the wage subsidy only "brought little relief". She said, "The market now is so unstable, we don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. It's hard to tell if the amount of subsidy is sufficient".
Source: Ming Pao #Apr9
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Ming Pao reporter was at Tsim Sha Tsui last night and noticed that most of the restaurants were very quiet, with only a table or two being filled. According to Ms. Chow, an employee of Thai restaurant Tiew Ruea Tor Charm, a number of her colleagues were being forced to take non-paid leave at the moment. She suspected if the amount of subsidy paid will be based on the wage level in the normal state. She was also worried that, because the subsidy goes to her employer first, part of the fund might be taken by the employer for other purposes before going to her pocket. Ms. Chow also criticized the government's long processing time, when the restaurant is already going through a serious financial hardship. "We will all be dead by the time the funds are approved". She also pointed out that even with the subsidies, the restaurants may still be unable to survive, which eventually would lead to unemployment.
The biggest worry is still the rent, wage subsidy is of little help. per restaurant owner
Ms. Yeung, owner of Full Viet Thai Restaurant said, the wage subsidy is "better than nothing" since she never expected any help from the government. She planned to apply for the subsidy, and said she will not lay off any of the five employees at the restaurant. "We are all very close", and she was glad that the employees could still make a living thanks to the subsidy. She also added that, the subsidy would all be used for supporting the employees, "It's okay if I end up getting less money".
Spokesperson of Kabo Burger, Mabel, said the biggest part of the operating expense is the rent, and the wage subsidy only "brought little relief". She said, "The market now is so unstable, we don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. It's hard to tell if the amount of subsidy is sufficient".
Source: Ming Pao #Apr9
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Employees worry wage subsidies will end up going to employers' pockets
The government has announced wage subsidies as one of the relief measures to help eligible employers throughout the pandemic. Subsidies will be granted as long as the employers do not…
The government has announced wage subsidies as one of the relief measures to help eligible employers throughout the pandemic. Subsidies will be granted as long as the employers do not…
Mexican Diplotmat Condemns China for Profiting Economically from the Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak
Jorge Guajardo, former Mexican Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, revealed on Twitter on April 9 how China made economic profit out of coronavirus pandemic by speculating on medical supply.
China had bought protective gowns from Mexico but is nowing reselling them back to Mexico for a much higher price. The Mexican government is sending staff to China to proscure relevant supply.
Source: Jorge Guajardo's Twitter #Apr9
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#ChinaExpert
Jorge Guajardo, former Mexican Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, revealed on Twitter on April 9 how China made economic profit out of coronavirus pandemic by speculating on medical supply.
China had bought protective gowns from Mexico but is nowing reselling them back to Mexico for a much higher price. The Mexican government is sending staff to China to proscure relevant supply.
Source: Jorge Guajardo's Twitter #Apr9
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HKSAR government admits loopholes in wage subsidy scheme : blaming “speedy” roll-out plan
The HKSAR government admitted loopholes in the HK$80 billion Employment Support Scheme rolled out last week as part of the $137.5 billion relief measures.
In a radio programme, an audience phoned in and raised concern that his basic salary is likely to be slashed by half amidst Coronavirus outbreak. When being asked whether an employer can only utilize government subsidies to cover payroll for employees, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong said that hinged on "the understanding between an employer and employees."
When being grilled on whether there are measures to prevent employers from cutting down salaries, Law replied that if the regulation is preventing some employers from applying for subsidies, the Government's administrative workload will surge by ten times, possibly delaying the Scheme by two or three months.
Employers can consider taking April's payroll as the baseline when applying for the monthly subsidy for each of their employees. Law continued that if someone has come up with any "extraordinary strategy" to take advantage of the loophole, the Government might prohibit employers from using April's payroll as the baseline reference.
He admitted loopholes in the Scheme but explained that "as we have to act quickly, we have to allow certain relaxations. Under such a condition, such issues are harmless, as long as no fraud is being committed." Ho Kai-ming, Legislator of Labour sector said, employees have low bargaining power in this regard. The Government should not turn a blind eye on his issue. They should stipulate clearly in the subsidy application that employers being subsidized should pledge not to reduce employees' salary.
Source : Ming Pao #Apr12
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Related: Employees worry wage subsidies will end up going to employers' pockets
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The HKSAR government admitted loopholes in the HK$80 billion Employment Support Scheme rolled out last week as part of the $137.5 billion relief measures.
In a radio programme, an audience phoned in and raised concern that his basic salary is likely to be slashed by half amidst Coronavirus outbreak. When being asked whether an employer can only utilize government subsidies to cover payroll for employees, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong said that hinged on "the understanding between an employer and employees."
When being grilled on whether there are measures to prevent employers from cutting down salaries, Law replied that if the regulation is preventing some employers from applying for subsidies, the Government's administrative workload will surge by ten times, possibly delaying the Scheme by two or three months.
Employers can consider taking April's payroll as the baseline when applying for the monthly subsidy for each of their employees. Law continued that if someone has come up with any "extraordinary strategy" to take advantage of the loophole, the Government might prohibit employers from using April's payroll as the baseline reference.
He admitted loopholes in the Scheme but explained that "as we have to act quickly, we have to allow certain relaxations. Under such a condition, such issues are harmless, as long as no fraud is being committed." Ho Kai-ming, Legislator of Labour sector said, employees have low bargaining power in this regard. The Government should not turn a blind eye on his issue. They should stipulate clearly in the subsidy application that employers being subsidized should pledge not to reduce employees' salary.
Source : Ming Pao #Apr12
#FailedState
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Employees worry wage subsidies will end up going to employers' pockets
The government has announced wage subsidies as one of the relief measures to help eligible employers throughout the pandemic. Subsidies will be granted as long as the employers do not…
The government has announced wage subsidies as one of the relief measures to help eligible employers throughout the pandemic. Subsidies will be granted as long as the employers do not…
Hong Kong Authority Imposes #PropertyRestrainingOrder on Former Pro-democracy Legislator under #NationalSecurityLaw
Source: HK01 #Apr9
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Hong Kong Authority Imposes #PropertyRestrainingOrder on Former Pro-democracy Legislator under #NationalSecurityLaw
#TedHui is a former pro-democracy legislator in Hong Kong wanted by the Hong Kong authority for violating the #NationalSecurityLaw. Hui is has been self exiled to Australia.
On April 8, 2022, he received notification from Hong Kong Police that the city's High Court has issued the Property Restraining Order to him, his wife and his mother under the Department of Justice. The Order is issued according to Clause 7 of Appendix 3 of National Security Law Chapter 43 to prohibit them from dealing with any assets in Hong Kong.
Hui said that the Order forbids them, in person or through agents, from selling, dealing or depreciating with any assets in Hong Kong. If they violate the Order, they can be sentenced for 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of $500,000, or assets be seized, for the ‘contempt of court’.
The Order also lists out their Hong Kong Bank Accounts and the balances; however, Hui said, the document announcing the Property Restraining Order, surprisingly, does not explain the grounds of imposing property restrain, the case nor the investigation involved.
Source: HK01 #Apr9
https://www.hk01.com/政情/757210/許智峯收財產限制令-被禁處理在港財產-質疑文件無交代理據
#PoliceState #Court #Asset #Seize
#TedHui is a former pro-democracy legislator in Hong Kong wanted by the Hong Kong authority for violating the #NationalSecurityLaw. Hui is has been self exiled to Australia.
On April 8, 2022, he received notification from Hong Kong Police that the city's High Court has issued the Property Restraining Order to him, his wife and his mother under the Department of Justice. The Order is issued according to Clause 7 of Appendix 3 of National Security Law Chapter 43 to prohibit them from dealing with any assets in Hong Kong.
Hui said that the Order forbids them, in person or through agents, from selling, dealing or depreciating with any assets in Hong Kong. If they violate the Order, they can be sentenced for 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of $500,000, or assets be seized, for the ‘contempt of court’.
The Order also lists out their Hong Kong Bank Accounts and the balances; however, Hui said, the document announcing the Property Restraining Order, surprisingly, does not explain the grounds of imposing property restrain, the case nor the investigation involved.
Source: HK01 #Apr9
https://www.hk01.com/政情/757210/許智峯收財產限制令-被禁處理在港財產-質疑文件無交代理據
#PoliceState #Court #Asset #Seize
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許智峯收財產限制令 被禁處理在港財產 質疑文件無交代理據
正被警方通緝、流亡海外的前立法會議員許智峯表示，昨日（8日）收到警方通知，高等法院在律政司的申請下，已經對他、太太及母親發出財產限制令。該