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HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
On Feb 10, 2021, upon the review of the newly developed #Covid19 vaccine by the Chinese company #Sinovac , the Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines, established by the Hong Kong SAR government, requested the company to submit supplementary information, and scheduled a reassessment in two weeks.
However, on Feb 16, 2021 the Panel announced that based on the supplementary information received, it was concluded that the pros of the vaccine outbalance the cons, and that it recommended the Department of Health of the Hong Kong government to administer the vaccine for emergency use.
Wallace Lau Chak-sing, the convenor of the Panel, indicated that the efficiency of the vaccine is as high as 62.3%. However, in a data pool with about 11 million testers, 44 developed facial palsy and 2 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome.
When being compared with the efficiency of the vaccine by BioNTech, which is as high as 95%, panel member David HUI Shu-cheong argued that it is impossible to compare different kinds of vaccines, and quoted that the standard efficiency determined by WHO is only 50%. He also said the supplementary data for the vaccine provided by Sinovac was sufficient enough and that it was unnecessary to wait for the publication of its third term report in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#MadeinChina #Vaccines #DavidHui
HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
On Feb 10, 2021, upon the review of the newly developed #Covid19 vaccine by the Chinese company #Sinovac , the Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines, established by the Hong Kong SAR government, requested the company to submit supplementary information, and scheduled a reassessment in two weeks.
However, on Feb 16, 2021 the Panel announced that based on the supplementary information received, it was concluded that the pros of the vaccine outbalance the cons, and that it recommended the Department of Health of the Hong Kong government to administer the vaccine for emergency use.
Wallace Lau Chak-sing, the convenor of the Panel, indicated that the efficiency of the vaccine is as high as 62.3%. However, in a data pool with about 11 million testers, 44 developed facial palsy and 2 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome.
When being compared with the efficiency of the vaccine by BioNTech, which is as high as 95%, panel member David HUI Shu-cheong argued that it is impossible to compare different kinds of vaccines, and quoted that the standard efficiency determined by WHO is only 50%. He also said the supplementary data for the vaccine provided by Sinovac was sufficient enough and that it was unnecessary to wait for the publication of its third term report in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#MadeinChina #Vaccines #DavidHui
#PolicalOppression
Hundreds of #CivilServants in Hong Kong reportedly refuse signing the allegiance declaration and expecting to resign from Social Welfare Department
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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Hundreds of #CivilServants in Hong Kong reportedly refuse signing the allegiance declaration and expecting to resign from Social Welfare Department
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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Hundreds of #CivilServants in Hong Kong reportedly refuse signing the allegiance declaration and expecting to resign from Social Welfare Department
The Civil Service Bureau issued a letter to all departments in the middle of January 2021, demanding all civil servants to sign a declaration of allegiance within 4 weeks. They have until the end of February to return the declaration, those who refuse to sign may be asked to quit.
The Social Welfare Department currently has more than 6,000 staff members, a current staff revealed that more than 100 people, including social workers and administrative staff, are rumored to be resigning from the department.
Kim, a staff who did not want to disclose their job title or name, mentioned to Stand News reporters, saying that he is still torn between whether to sign the declaration or not. The staff said that there is a lot to consider, for example, whether or not there are consequences to signing or whether he would be held accountable if he refuses.
He said he would have to cross a psychological hurdle to leave such a secure job in the current economic environment.
He also described it as a choice between "bread or dignity" "It is written on paper that we have to be loyal to the SAR and to the Basic Law. However, everything that has happened in the past year or two is still fresh in my mind. I still vividly remember those who went on the streets to protest against the power and how the government has treated them, signing the declaration makes me feel like I am surrendering to the regime."
"Should I remain at my job so that I can play my role and fulfill my responsibilities from the inside? or is this the moment when should I stand up for what I believe is right? I will have to make a decision."
He also said that not only civil servants but everyone under the National Security Law are either those who cannot speak freely or are faced with a difficult decision. He said, "In this era, I believe that people with a conscience will need to make a choice on when is the right time to take action to declare their stance."
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#FailedState #Resignation #SocialWelfareDepartment
Hundreds of #CivilServants in Hong Kong reportedly refuse signing the allegiance declaration and expecting to resign from Social Welfare Department
The Civil Service Bureau issued a letter to all departments in the middle of January 2021, demanding all civil servants to sign a declaration of allegiance within 4 weeks. They have until the end of February to return the declaration, those who refuse to sign may be asked to quit.
The Social Welfare Department currently has more than 6,000 staff members, a current staff revealed that more than 100 people, including social workers and administrative staff, are rumored to be resigning from the department.
Kim, a staff who did not want to disclose their job title or name, mentioned to Stand News reporters, saying that he is still torn between whether to sign the declaration or not. The staff said that there is a lot to consider, for example, whether or not there are consequences to signing or whether he would be held accountable if he refuses.
He said he would have to cross a psychological hurdle to leave such a secure job in the current economic environment.
He also described it as a choice between "bread or dignity" "It is written on paper that we have to be loyal to the SAR and to the Basic Law. However, everything that has happened in the past year or two is still fresh in my mind. I still vividly remember those who went on the streets to protest against the power and how the government has treated them, signing the declaration makes me feel like I am surrendering to the regime."
"Should I remain at my job so that I can play my role and fulfill my responsibilities from the inside? or is this the moment when should I stand up for what I believe is right? I will have to make a decision."
He also said that not only civil servants but everyone under the National Security Law are either those who cannot speak freely or are faced with a difficult decision. He said, "In this era, I believe that people with a conscience will need to make a choice on when is the right time to take action to declare their stance."
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#FailedState #Resignation #SocialWelfareDepartment
#FreeAgnes #PoliticalPersecution
#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
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#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
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#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
Senior Liberal MP urges Trudeau cabinet to ‘wake up and smell the roses’ on China
Source: The Globe and mail #Feb16
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Source: The Globe and mail #Feb16
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Senior Liberal MP urges Trudeau cabinet to ‘wake up and smell the roses’ on China
The Liberal chair of the Commons finance committee says a budget recommendation calling on Ottawa to pull out of the Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank should serve as a “wake up and smell the roses” moment for Canada.
Liberal MP Wayne Easter, who also served as solicitor-general under Jean Chrétien in charge of Canada’s security agencies, said that Canada needs to recognize the serious threat China poses to western democracies. He also criticized the fact that universities are still conducting research projects with Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
The Globe and Mail reported Monday that the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), a federal agency, is collaborating with the Canadian arm of Huawei to fund the studies.
Source: The Globe and mail #Feb16
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-senior-liberal-mp-urges-trudeau-cabinet-to-wake-up-and-smell-the-roses/
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy
The Liberal chair of the Commons finance committee says a budget recommendation calling on Ottawa to pull out of the Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank should serve as a “wake up and smell the roses” moment for Canada.
Liberal MP Wayne Easter, who also served as solicitor-general under Jean Chrétien in charge of Canada’s security agencies, said that Canada needs to recognize the serious threat China poses to western democracies. He also criticized the fact that universities are still conducting research projects with Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
The Globe and Mail reported Monday that the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), a federal agency, is collaborating with the Canadian arm of Huawei to fund the studies.
Source: The Globe and mail #Feb16
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-senior-liberal-mp-urges-trudeau-cabinet-to-wake-up-and-smell-the-roses/
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy
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Senior Liberal MP urges Trudeau cabinet to ‘wake up and smell the roses’ on China
Universities have defended working with Huawei by saying that Ottawa hasn’t told them not to
#PoliceState #HumanitarianCrisis
Hong Kong Bar Association: Immigration amendment bill may affect HKers' Freedom of Movement
Source: Stand News, #Feb16
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Hong Kong Bar Association: Immigration amendment bill may affect HKers' Freedom of Movement
Source: Stand News, #Feb16
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Hong Kong Bar Association: Immigration amendment bill may affect HKers' Freedom of Movement
The Hong Kong Legislative Council (#LegCo) has been deliberating a proposed amendment bill to the #ImmigrationOrdinance, which would empower the Head of the Immigration Bureau to forbid passengers or crew members from boarding a plane.
The Hong Kong Bar Association (#HKBA) issued a statement on February 16, 2021, pointing out that the proposed amendment might hinder citizens’ rights to leave Hong Kong and contravene the #BasicLaw or the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance.
The Bar Association pointed out that there was a Court of Final Appeal case which stated that discretion could not be exercised lightly if the legislation involved restrictions on basic human rights.
The Association reiterated that the government should make it clear in the amendment bill so that the Ordinance would not be interpreted too loosely.
Given the general nature of the primary legislation, if the government wanted to reflect the legislative intent, it should clearly stipulate that the Head of the Immigration Bureau could only exercise limited powers in relation to incoming flights.
Source: Stand News, #Feb16
The Statement Issued by Hong Kong Bar Association:
https://www.hkba.org/sites/default/files/20210216%20-%20%20Statement%20on%20SB%27s%20clarifications%20on%20Immigration%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%20%28Chi%29.pdf
#ImmigrationBureau #Power #HumanRights #FreedomofMovement #AmendmentBill
Hong Kong Bar Association: Immigration amendment bill may affect HKers' Freedom of Movement
The Hong Kong Legislative Council (#LegCo) has been deliberating a proposed amendment bill to the #ImmigrationOrdinance, which would empower the Head of the Immigration Bureau to forbid passengers or crew members from boarding a plane.
The Hong Kong Bar Association (#HKBA) issued a statement on February 16, 2021, pointing out that the proposed amendment might hinder citizens’ rights to leave Hong Kong and contravene the #BasicLaw or the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance.
The Bar Association pointed out that there was a Court of Final Appeal case which stated that discretion could not be exercised lightly if the legislation involved restrictions on basic human rights.
The Association reiterated that the government should make it clear in the amendment bill so that the Ordinance would not be interpreted too loosely.
Given the general nature of the primary legislation, if the government wanted to reflect the legislative intent, it should clearly stipulate that the Head of the Immigration Bureau could only exercise limited powers in relation to incoming flights.
Source: Stand News, #Feb16
The Statement Issued by Hong Kong Bar Association:
https://www.hkba.org/sites/default/files/20210216%20-%20%20Statement%20on%20SB%27s%20clarifications%20on%20Immigration%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%20%28Chi%29.pdf
#ImmigrationBureau #Power #HumanRights #FreedomofMovement #AmendmentBill
US accuses China of 'serious harm' to workers through trade
The US Trade Representative accused Beijing of repeatedly failing to live up to trade commitments.
It published its annual review of China's compliance with the deal that gave it membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday.
China said it is a firm supporter of and important contributor to the WTO.
The US report is the first since President Biden's appointee Katherine Tai took up office as the top US trade negotiator, and it lays out US concerns about China's trade policies.
Source: BBC #Feb16
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60408667
#US #China #Trade #Beijing #WTO
The US Trade Representative accused Beijing of repeatedly failing to live up to trade commitments.
It published its annual review of China's compliance with the deal that gave it membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday.
China said it is a firm supporter of and important contributor to the WTO.
The US report is the first since President Biden's appointee Katherine Tai took up office as the top US trade negotiator, and it lays out US concerns about China's trade policies.
Source: BBC #Feb16
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60408667
#US #China #Trade #Beijing #WTO
#StudentsUnion #Rights #FreedomOfSpeech
“Resist till the end”: Hong Kong Student Union vow to carry on the fight for student rights and academic freedom
Source: Inmediahk, HKFP, CityU Students Union Facebook; #Feb16
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“Resist till the end”: Hong Kong Student Union vow to carry on the fight for student rights and academic freedom
Source: Inmediahk, HKFP, CityU Students Union Facebook; #Feb16
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32272