Benny Tai: No matter how many highs and lows are ahead, one day we will see Hong Kong enter into a true golden age
Dr. Benny Tai, one of the organizers of this weekend's primary election as well as conveners in Occupy Central campaign in 2014, shares his thoughts of the first day of the primary election on Facebook:
"At this moment, my feelings are conflicted.
On one hand, I breathe a sigh of relief. The turnout for the primary election was far larger than I expected. On the other hand, past experience tells me that every time Hongkongers accomplish a miraculous feat, those in power feel gravely threatened. And they will definitely scheme to strike back even harder.
Until the September election, they will suppress Hongkongers in every conceivable manner, and as much revenge on us as they can. We must be mentally prepared.
Again, from past experience, every 'high' in our movement would be followed by a period of lows, but every low builds up energy to push ourselves on to a higher peak, because of the undefeatable resolve that is rooted deep within every Hongkonger. And this is why I believe, no matter how many highs and lows are ahead, one day we will see Hong Kong enter into a true golden age.
For now, let's not think too much. Let's work hard and make this miracle happen!"
Source: Benny Tai's Facebook #Jul11 #BennyTai #PrimaryElection
Primary Election as Lesson of Democracy: "Hongkongers are willing to stand up and practice what they believe to save the city"
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Dr. Benny Tai, one of the organizers of this weekend's primary election as well as conveners in Occupy Central campaign in 2014, shares his thoughts of the first day of the primary election on Facebook:
"At this moment, my feelings are conflicted.
On one hand, I breathe a sigh of relief. The turnout for the primary election was far larger than I expected. On the other hand, past experience tells me that every time Hongkongers accomplish a miraculous feat, those in power feel gravely threatened. And they will definitely scheme to strike back even harder.
Until the September election, they will suppress Hongkongers in every conceivable manner, and as much revenge on us as they can. We must be mentally prepared.
Again, from past experience, every 'high' in our movement would be followed by a period of lows, but every low builds up energy to push ourselves on to a higher peak, because of the undefeatable resolve that is rooted deep within every Hongkonger. And this is why I believe, no matter how many highs and lows are ahead, one day we will see Hong Kong enter into a true golden age.
For now, let's not think too much. Let's work hard and make this miracle happen!"
Source: Benny Tai's Facebook #Jul11 #BennyTai #PrimaryElection
Primary Election as Lesson of Democracy: "Hongkongers are willing to stand up and practice what they believe to save the city"
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Primary Election as Lesson of Democracy: "Hongkongers are willing to stand up and practice what they believe to save the city"
From the facebook post of Du Chow Po-chung, associate professor in Government and Public Adminisration…
Primary Election as Lesson of Democracy: "Hongkongers are willing to stand up and practice what they believe to save the city"
From the facebook post of Du Chow Po-chung, associate professor in Government and Public Adminisration…
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Long Queues of Voters in Primary Elections; Voter waited 2 hours told journalists “Worth it"
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Long Queues of Voters in Primary Elections; Voter waited 2 hours told journalists “Worth it"
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Unprecedented:
Long Queues of Voters in Primary Elections; Voter waited 2 hours told journalists “Worth it"
11 and 12 July are the primary elections of the pro-democracy camp, an unprecedented undertaking in the history of Hong Kong democracy. At 7 pm on July 11, hundreds of citizens still queued up at Tin Shui polling station in Tin Shui Wai neighbourhood to cast their vote.
Mr. Yu stood in the front of the queue when Stand News journalists approached him, who has been waiting in line since 4pm. He complained about voting information being unclear, suggesting sharing the average queuing time on the voting app to allocate people to nearby polling stations. However, after he walked out from the polling station, he told reporters that “it’s worth it.”
When asked why he chose to stay for two hours, “because I really want to vote!” explained Mr. Yu. Yet he admitted that he wasn’t optimistic about the prospects of democracy in Hong Kong. “It’s really 50-50 – there’s a big chance our candidates will be disqualified.” “If our elected candidate is disqualified, I think I will vote for whoever the voting mechanism recommended”, he added, “in the interest of the collective”.
He also mentioned that he prefers non-traditional candidates, “I appreciate candidates who are more energetic,” he explained. He hopes candidates, should they be elected, will exercise their power more effectively and participate in council affairs more actively. “Don’t disappoint your constituents.”
Source: Stand News #Jul11
Unprecedented:
Long Queues of Voters in Primary Elections; Voter waited 2 hours told journalists “Worth it"
11 and 12 July are the primary elections of the pro-democracy camp, an unprecedented undertaking in the history of Hong Kong democracy. At 7 pm on July 11, hundreds of citizens still queued up at Tin Shui polling station in Tin Shui Wai neighbourhood to cast their vote.
Mr. Yu stood in the front of the queue when Stand News journalists approached him, who has been waiting in line since 4pm. He complained about voting information being unclear, suggesting sharing the average queuing time on the voting app to allocate people to nearby polling stations. However, after he walked out from the polling station, he told reporters that “it’s worth it.”
When asked why he chose to stay for two hours, “because I really want to vote!” explained Mr. Yu. Yet he admitted that he wasn’t optimistic about the prospects of democracy in Hong Kong. “It’s really 50-50 – there’s a big chance our candidates will be disqualified.” “If our elected candidate is disqualified, I think I will vote for whoever the voting mechanism recommended”, he added, “in the interest of the collective”.
He also mentioned that he prefers non-traditional candidates, “I appreciate candidates who are more energetic,” he explained. He hopes candidates, should they be elected, will exercise their power more effectively and participate in council affairs more actively. “Don’t disappoint your constituents.”
Source: Stand News #Jul11
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Volunteer Attacked by Pro-Establishment Fraction
According to an assistant of pro-democracy legislator Jeremy Tam Man-ho, a volunteer setting up the street booth at Lok Fu in the afternoon of July 11 was attacked.
At around 5:30 pm, several people shouted and insulted the volunteer at the street. One of them attacked the volunteer with a long umbrella. The assistant said the volunteer was not seriously injured, and they reported it to the police. However, the police still haven't arrived at 6 pm.
Jeremy Tam said besides suppression by the government, pro-Beijing camp also tends fo use violence. He urged electors to vote. "The more people come out, the less afraid we are." He also reminded volunteers, "If any risk arises, please leave. Don't let people have excuse to make things worse."
Source: Stand News #Jul11
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Volunteer Attacked by Pro-Establishment Fraction
According to an assistant of pro-democracy legislator Jeremy Tam Man-ho, a volunteer setting up the street booth at Lok Fu in the afternoon of July 11 was attacked.
At around 5:30 pm, several people shouted and insulted the volunteer at the street. One of them attacked the volunteer with a long umbrella. The assistant said the volunteer was not seriously injured, and they reported it to the police. However, the police still haven't arrived at 6 pm.
Jeremy Tam said besides suppression by the government, pro-Beijing camp also tends fo use violence. He urged electors to vote. "The more people come out, the less afraid we are." He also reminded volunteers, "If any risk arises, please leave. Don't let people have excuse to make things worse."
Source: Stand News #Jul11
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#PrimaryElection #Attack
Urine Bomb Attack on Polling Station Fails to Disrupt Voting
Before the polling station in Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui opened at noon, on the first day of the primary election on July 11 someone dropped a “urine bomb” from above, nearly hitting the tens of citizens waiting in line to vote.
Witness Kwok Long Fung, a district councilor, pointed out to journalists that the area was not a blackspot of incidents with objects being thrown from above, suspecting the incident was intentionally targeting the primary elections. He added that no one was splashed by the urine. The incident didn’t affect voters either. Long queues even appeared outside the polling station that afternoon.
Source: InMedia #Jul11
Urine Bomb Attack on Polling Station Fails to Disrupt Voting
Before the polling station in Tin Ping Estate, Sheung Shui opened at noon, on the first day of the primary election on July 11 someone dropped a “urine bomb” from above, nearly hitting the tens of citizens waiting in line to vote.
Witness Kwok Long Fung, a district councilor, pointed out to journalists that the area was not a blackspot of incidents with objects being thrown from above, suspecting the incident was intentionally targeting the primary elections. He added that no one was splashed by the urine. The incident didn’t affect voters either. Long queues even appeared outside the polling station that afternoon.
Source: InMedia #Jul11
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Lennon Wall at #HKU Destroyed by Unknown People
The Lennon wall along U street of the University of Hong Kong was destroyed by unknown persons at around 7pm on July 11. The suspects took MTR to leave afterwards.
Source: HKU Campus TV #Jul11
Lennon Wall at #HKU Destroyed by Unknown People
The Lennon wall along U street of the University of Hong Kong was destroyed by unknown persons at around 7pm on July 11. The suspects took MTR to leave afterwards.
Source: HKU Campus TV #Jul11
Tai Po District Councilor received a warning for Setting up Polling Station: Even better outdoors since more people can see it.
Chow Yuen Wai, Tai Po district councillor, received a warning letter on July 10 issued by the Housing Authorities. Chow was warned that he could not use his office as a polling station. Otherwise, he migt violate the lease agreement.
Under the circumstances, the station was transformed into a street booth nearby. He said it waw tough for the volunteers due to being exposed to the sun and rain.
Neverthess, Chow said "[Setting the station] Outdoor is better since more people can see it!"
Source: InMedia #Jul11
#PrimaryElection #Taipo
Chow Yuen Wai, Tai Po district councillor, received a warning letter on July 10 issued by the Housing Authorities. Chow was warned that he could not use his office as a polling station. Otherwise, he migt violate the lease agreement.
Under the circumstances, the station was transformed into a street booth nearby. He said it waw tough for the volunteers due to being exposed to the sun and rain.
Neverthess, Chow said "[Setting the station] Outdoor is better since more people can see it!"
Source: InMedia #Jul11
#PrimaryElection #Taipo
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Dessert Shop at Tuen Mun as Polling Station for Primary Election, Shopowner: "I hope more people can vote for the candidate in their mind"
The pro-democracy camp is organizing the primary election on 11 and 12 July. Besides district councillors' offices, many pro-democracy "yellow" shops became polling stations. "Tan's Dessert Cafe" locating at Hung Kiu in Tuen Mun was one of them.
An area in the shop was designated for polling. More than ten people queued outside the shop for voting.
The shop owner Tomas opened the shop eight hours earlier, in order to fit the time for the primary election. He told reporters that he didn't worry that the business may go down. "I hope Kong Kong can be better and more people can vote for the candidate in their mind."
Tomas was aware that the police had searched a "yellow" shop with Lennon Wall at Shau Kei Wan's Main Street East on July 2, the second day after the national security law had been enforced in Hong Kong. Tomas then removed the Lennon Wall and pro-democracy posters in his shop. He said people in the catering industry felt panic because of the national security law and the white terror it triggered.
Earlier, an ice-cream shop that planned to be a polling station was accused by its landlord of violating the law. Tomas felt helpless, but he said he didn't worry about violating the national security law for the time being by turning his shop into the polling station. "Being a polling station can't subvert of state power. It is just a polling station for the primary station. We didn't do anything harmful to the country.
Tomas hasn't voted yet since he coordinated operating the polling station on July 11 but emphasized that he will vote on the second day. He feels confident about the target of the pro-democracy camp "35+" [to win more than 35 seats], "If Hongkongers act together, we can achieve it."
Source: Stand News #Jul11
80-year-old granny went to a polling station with walking stick: "not exhausted, need to vote if we love Hong Kong."
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/23384
Dessert Shop at Tuen Mun as Polling Station for Primary Election, Shopowner: "I hope more people can vote for the candidate in their mind"
The pro-democracy camp is organizing the primary election on 11 and 12 July. Besides district councillors' offices, many pro-democracy "yellow" shops became polling stations. "Tan's Dessert Cafe" locating at Hung Kiu in Tuen Mun was one of them.
An area in the shop was designated for polling. More than ten people queued outside the shop for voting.
The shop owner Tomas opened the shop eight hours earlier, in order to fit the time for the primary election. He told reporters that he didn't worry that the business may go down. "I hope Kong Kong can be better and more people can vote for the candidate in their mind."
Tomas was aware that the police had searched a "yellow" shop with Lennon Wall at Shau Kei Wan's Main Street East on July 2, the second day after the national security law had been enforced in Hong Kong. Tomas then removed the Lennon Wall and pro-democracy posters in his shop. He said people in the catering industry felt panic because of the national security law and the white terror it triggered.
Earlier, an ice-cream shop that planned to be a polling station was accused by its landlord of violating the law. Tomas felt helpless, but he said he didn't worry about violating the national security law for the time being by turning his shop into the polling station. "Being a polling station can't subvert of state power. It is just a polling station for the primary station. We didn't do anything harmful to the country.
Tomas hasn't voted yet since he coordinated operating the polling station on July 11 but emphasized that he will vote on the second day. He feels confident about the target of the pro-democracy camp "35+" [to win more than 35 seats], "If Hongkongers act together, we can achieve it."
Source: Stand News #Jul11
80-year-old granny went to a polling station with walking stick: "not exhausted, need to vote if we love Hong Kong."
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80-year-old granny went to a polling station with walking stick: "not exhausted, need to vote if we love Hong Kong."
Ms Choi, an 80-year-old granny, came to a polling station with a walking stick and completed the primary election with helpers'…
80-year-old granny went to a polling station with walking stick: "not exhausted, need to vote if we love Hong Kong."
Ms Choi, an 80-year-old granny, came to a polling station with a walking stick and completed the primary election with helpers'…
Police Storm in and Search Polling Station in So Uk Estate after Primary Election Voting
After the primaries organized by the democracy front ended on the first day, nine uniformed police conducted search at a polling station in So Uk Estate. They filmed and took picture of the polling station, claiming that a censored protest slogan in the size of the finger tip was found on a decorative fai chun.
Editor's note: Since July 2, 2020, the Hong Kong government stated that the protest slogan "liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" suggested a pro-independence stance, which breached the newly enforced National Security Law.
Source: InMedia #Jul11
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After the primaries organized by the democracy front ended on the first day, nine uniformed police conducted search at a polling station in So Uk Estate. They filmed and took picture of the polling station, claiming that a censored protest slogan in the size of the finger tip was found on a decorative fai chun.
Editor's note: Since July 2, 2020, the Hong Kong government stated that the protest slogan "liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" suggested a pro-independence stance, which breached the newly enforced National Security Law.
Source: InMedia #Jul11
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The "rule of law" with Chinese Characteristic
Ai Weiwei, the renowned Chinese contemporary artist, “reconstructed” his daily life in detention in a series of scene models, where he was being “closely watched” by two Chinese officers in PLA uniform at all times when he was eating, sleeping, taking a shower or even using toilet.
Source : Facebook page 自由之聲
#Jul11 #RuleofLaw #Aiweiwei
#ProtestArt
The "rule of law" with Chinese Characteristic
Ai Weiwei, the renowned Chinese contemporary artist, “reconstructed” his daily life in detention in a series of scene models, where he was being “closely watched” by two Chinese officers in PLA uniform at all times when he was eating, sleeping, taking a shower or even using toilet.
Source : Facebook page 自由之聲
#Jul11 #RuleofLaw #Aiweiwei
#ProtestArt
#WhiteTerror #Censorship
Hong Kong University Management Continues Crackdown on Pro-democracy Students
According to the #CampusTV and the journal #Undergrad run by the students of the University of Hong Kong (#HKU), the University management has been removing pro-democracy slogans and materials posted on campus.
These targeted locations include the Democracy Wall, the building where the office of Students Union was located, and notice boards in general.
The #StudentsUnion (#HKUSU) said this is a continuous crackdown by the University authorities following the deprival of the Union's right to use the office on campus.
Source: Stand News #Jul11
https://thestandnews.page.link/2nHip7rFwDUZaxSY7
#University #Students #DemocracyWall #FailedState
Hong Kong University Management Continues Crackdown on Pro-democracy Students
According to the #CampusTV and the journal #Undergrad run by the students of the University of Hong Kong (#HKU), the University management has been removing pro-democracy slogans and materials posted on campus.
These targeted locations include the Democracy Wall, the building where the office of Students Union was located, and notice boards in general.
The #StudentsUnion (#HKUSU) said this is a continuous crackdown by the University authorities following the deprival of the Union's right to use the office on campus.
Source: Stand News #Jul11
https://thestandnews.page.link/2nHip7rFwDUZaxSY7
#University #Students #DemocracyWall #FailedState
#News #InformationWar
#Wikipedia wars: How Hongkongers and mainland Chinese are battling to set the #narrative
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Jul11
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#Wikipedia wars: How Hongkongers and mainland Chinese are battling to set the #narrative
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Jul11
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#Wikipedia wars: How Hongkongers and mainland Chinese are battling to set the #narrative
//Wikipedia now hosts over one million articles in its Chinese edition alone. Entries can be written and edited by any internet user as long as these are supported by reliable news sources, although no original research is allowed.
Wikipedia volunteers in Hong Kong say they face increasing problems finding a diverse range of reliable media sources to cite....
Their mainland counterparts are pushing for the use of Chinese state media as reliable news sources to channel their version of events.
Hong Kong users also fear that it will become harder for them to get elected as administrators on Wikipedia – a role which gives them power to adjudicate on editing decisions and invoke the website’s guiding rules and principles – because the Chinese version of the website is dominated by mainland users.
A Chinese Wikipedia article about the Yuen Long MTR mob attack in July 2019 had recorded a whopping 1,912 edits as of July 8, with 473 media sources cited in footnotes.
As Apple Daily closed last month, some users attempted to purge Wikipedia of news outlets deemed pro-democracy. One user named “Walter Grassroot” started removing Apple Daily news links in articles en masse, hours before the newspaper’s official shutdown on June 23.
In his user history, Walter Grassroot left a comment supportive of another user MINQI, who appeared sympathetic to pro-China viewpoints, saying: “People supporting Taiwan, Hong Kong, Manchu and Falun Gong independence exist because of financial support in the background” and they must set up a foundation for efficient “large scale clean-ups” of articles in the future...
Screenshots that surfaced on Wednesday showed users on the Chinese QQ messaging app for mainland Wikipedia editors discussing reporting their Hong Kong peers to the city’s national security police hotline.
“We should report those from the Hong Kong user group,” a QQ user under the handle “Walter Grassroot” wrote after another user posted an image of the hotline’s details. “Nice idea,” another replied...//
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Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Jul11
#BigData #InvisibleHand #Editorship #AppleDaily
#Wikipedia wars: How Hongkongers and mainland Chinese are battling to set the #narrative
//Wikipedia now hosts over one million articles in its Chinese edition alone. Entries can be written and edited by any internet user as long as these are supported by reliable news sources, although no original research is allowed.
Wikipedia volunteers in Hong Kong say they face increasing problems finding a diverse range of reliable media sources to cite....
Their mainland counterparts are pushing for the use of Chinese state media as reliable news sources to channel their version of events.
Hong Kong users also fear that it will become harder for them to get elected as administrators on Wikipedia – a role which gives them power to adjudicate on editing decisions and invoke the website’s guiding rules and principles – because the Chinese version of the website is dominated by mainland users.
A Chinese Wikipedia article about the Yuen Long MTR mob attack in July 2019 had recorded a whopping 1,912 edits as of July 8, with 473 media sources cited in footnotes.
As Apple Daily closed last month, some users attempted to purge Wikipedia of news outlets deemed pro-democracy. One user named “Walter Grassroot” started removing Apple Daily news links in articles en masse, hours before the newspaper’s official shutdown on June 23.
In his user history, Walter Grassroot left a comment supportive of another user MINQI, who appeared sympathetic to pro-China viewpoints, saying: “People supporting Taiwan, Hong Kong, Manchu and Falun Gong independence exist because of financial support in the background” and they must set up a foundation for efficient “large scale clean-ups” of articles in the future...
Screenshots that surfaced on Wednesday showed users on the Chinese QQ messaging app for mainland Wikipedia editors discussing reporting their Hong Kong peers to the city’s national security police hotline.
“We should report those from the Hong Kong user group,” a QQ user under the handle “Walter Grassroot” wrote after another user posted an image of the hotline’s details. “Nice idea,” another replied...//
Read the full article:
hongkongfp.com/2021/07/11/wikipedia-wars-how-hongkongers-and-mainland-chinese-are-battling-to-set-the-narrative/
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Jul11
#BigData #InvisibleHand #Editorship #AppleDaily
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Wikipedia wars: How Hongkongers and mainland Chinese are battling to set the narrative
As Hongkongers reckon with the closure of one of the city’s mainstream news outlets, drastic political changes and a sweeping national security law, the city’s keyboard warriors on Wikipedia are also coming under pressure. Battles between competing editors…
Former Political Satire Host Leaves Hong Kong for #Taiwan: "Sorry for Not Being Able to Say Goodbye"
Source: Stand News #Jul11
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Former Political Satire Host Leaves Hong Kong for #Taiwan: "Sorry for Not Being Able to Say Goodbye"
On July 11, 2021, Tsang Chi-ho, a radio and TV host who was suddenly sacked by the public broadcaster #RTHK in June 2021, announced on Facebook that he has left Hong Kong for Taiwan. Tsang apologized for not being able to tell and say goodbye to his friends in advance.
Tsang wrote, "I woke up and realised that a 'Hong Kong' that is not Hong Kong anymore." He said he missed his friends a lot.
"In each of our heart, there lie many people, happenings and thousands of words. The path thereafter we will continue to walk," Tsang wrote in his post.
Many netizens left words of encouragement to Tsang: "Safety comes first," "As long as you and your family are well," and "Thank you for what you have done for Hong Kong" among others.
Taiwanese netizens also told Tsang "Welcome to Taiwan".
[Editor's note: #TsangChiHo is one of the hosts of the famous political satire #Headliner produced by RTHK. Under political pressure, the long-running popular program has been suspended. The public broadcaster RTHK termimated Tsang's contract with immediate effect in June 2021, despite the popularity of another radio show he was hosting.]
Source: Stand News #Jul11
https://bit.ly/2UCGq30
#PoliticalSuppression #Exile #Migration
On July 11, 2021, Tsang Chi-ho, a radio and TV host who was suddenly sacked by the public broadcaster #RTHK in June 2021, announced on Facebook that he has left Hong Kong for Taiwan. Tsang apologized for not being able to tell and say goodbye to his friends in advance.
Tsang wrote, "I woke up and realised that a 'Hong Kong' that is not Hong Kong anymore." He said he missed his friends a lot.
"In each of our heart, there lie many people, happenings and thousands of words. The path thereafter we will continue to walk," Tsang wrote in his post.
Many netizens left words of encouragement to Tsang: "Safety comes first," "As long as you and your family are well," and "Thank you for what you have done for Hong Kong" among others.
Taiwanese netizens also told Tsang "Welcome to Taiwan".
[Editor's note: #TsangChiHo is one of the hosts of the famous political satire #Headliner produced by RTHK. Under political pressure, the long-running popular program has been suspended. The public broadcaster RTHK termimated Tsang's contract with immediate effect in June 2021, despite the popularity of another radio show he was hosting.]
Source: Stand News #Jul11
https://bit.ly/2UCGq30
#PoliticalSuppression #Exile #Migration
#Censorship #WhiteTerror
Indie Film Organization criticises Hong Kong authorities for “doing everything possible” to censor films
Source: InMedia #Jul11
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Indie Film Organization criticises Hong Kong authorities for “doing everything possible” to censor films
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Indie Film Organization criticises Hong Kong authorities for “doing everything possible” to censor films
#YingEChi, an independent film distributor in Hong Kong, was accused of “inciting riots and spreading Hong Kong independence messages” by pro-Beijing media.
The group is the distributor of “Inside the Red Brick Wall”, a documentary that covered the pro-democracy protest and thr police siege that occurred at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU) in 2019.
Not only was Ying E Chi’s annual funding halted by the Arts Developments Council (#ADC); Ying E Chi was also unable to hold its Short Film Marathon scheduled on July 10, 2021.
In its open house event on July 10, art director Vincent Chui said, the only thing they can do is to push its limits behind the red line of the film industry.
Chui criticised the Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration (#OFNAA) for doing “everything possible” to censor controversial films. “In the coming future they might even have to review wedding videos and only allow licensed restaurants to play those videos on a wedding day”.
Source: In Media HK #Jul11
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#HongKongCinema #Documentary #PoliticalSuppression
Indie Film Organization criticises Hong Kong authorities for “doing everything possible” to censor films
#YingEChi, an independent film distributor in Hong Kong, was accused of “inciting riots and spreading Hong Kong independence messages” by pro-Beijing media.
The group is the distributor of “Inside the Red Brick Wall”, a documentary that covered the pro-democracy protest and thr police siege that occurred at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU) in 2019.
Not only was Ying E Chi’s annual funding halted by the Arts Developments Council (#ADC); Ying E Chi was also unable to hold its Short Film Marathon scheduled on July 10, 2021.
In its open house event on July 10, art director Vincent Chui said, the only thing they can do is to push its limits behind the red line of the film industry.
Chui criticised the Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration (#OFNAA) for doing “everything possible” to censor controversial films. “In the coming future they might even have to review wedding videos and only allow licensed restaurants to play those videos on a wedding day”.
Source: In Media HK #Jul11
https://bit.ly/3e1I3Oo
#HongKongCinema #Documentary #PoliticalSuppression
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（獨媒報導）《理大圍城》發行商影意志早前被建制媒體點名批評「煽暴播獨」，不但被藝發局終止年度資助，昨日（7月10日）亦未能如期舉行《香港短片馬拉松》放映。影意志昨日開放辦公室，藝術總監崔允信稱面對電影業紅線，只求能在制度下「推到最盡」。他又批評電檢處「有法用盡」，「係咪宜家結婚朝早拍低咗接新娘，就要送檢，然後酒樓仲要有娛樂牌照先至可以放映呢？」 昨日影
The foreigners in China’s disinformation drive
In recent years, the "vloggers" have been increasingly presenting themselves as China-lovers, spreading Communist Party disinformation.
YouTube labels Chinese state media like broadcaster CGTN as government-funded. But there is little policing when it comes to individuals promoting similar narratives.
Some vloggers are suspected of co-operating with state-owned outlets to spread China's rhetoric to the world. But it's far from clear what really motivates them, or how effective this strategy is.
Source: BBC #Jul11
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-57780023
#China #Vlogger #CCP #CGTN
In recent years, the "vloggers" have been increasingly presenting themselves as China-lovers, spreading Communist Party disinformation.
YouTube labels Chinese state media like broadcaster CGTN as government-funded. But there is little policing when it comes to individuals promoting similar narratives.
Some vloggers are suspected of co-operating with state-owned outlets to spread China's rhetoric to the world. But it's far from clear what really motivates them, or how effective this strategy is.
Source: BBC #Jul11
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-57780023
#China #Vlogger #CCP #CGTN
Australia increasingly reliant on China’s demand for iron ore
Escalating political tensions between Canberra and Beijing have done little to dampen the value of exports, with China accounting for more than 40 per cent of goods shipped in May, on the back of record demand for iron ore.
The latest economic chart pack from the Reserve Bank shows a striking lack of diversity in Australia’s trade ties and highlights an increasing dependence on iron ore sales to China.
China made up about 10 per cent of goods and services exports in 2005, well behind Japan, before spiking to 25 per cent at the height of the last mining boom and continuing to climb above 35 per cent this year.
Source: Australian Financial Review #Jul11
https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/australia-increasingly-reliant-on-china-s-demand-for-iron-ore-20210711-p588n5
#China #Australia #Iron #Ore #Export
Escalating political tensions between Canberra and Beijing have done little to dampen the value of exports, with China accounting for more than 40 per cent of goods shipped in May, on the back of record demand for iron ore.
The latest economic chart pack from the Reserve Bank shows a striking lack of diversity in Australia’s trade ties and highlights an increasing dependence on iron ore sales to China.
China made up about 10 per cent of goods and services exports in 2005, well behind Japan, before spiking to 25 per cent at the height of the last mining boom and continuing to climb above 35 per cent this year.
Source: Australian Financial Review #Jul11
https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/australia-increasingly-reliant-on-china-s-demand-for-iron-ore-20210711-p588n5
#China #Australia #Iron #Ore #Export
#SurveillanceState
HK Authorities Propose Real Name Registration and #HealthCode System like China's
Source: InMediaHK.net #Jul11
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HK Authorities Propose Real Name Registration and #HealthCode System like China's
Source: InMediaHK.net #Jul11
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