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Referendum Vote Counters Enter Tsz Wan Shan Poll Station; Vote Count Procedures to Begin Soon
21:07 | Tsz Wan Shan
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Referendum Vote Counters Enter Tsz Wan Shan Poll Station; Vote Count Procedures to Begin Soon
21:07 | Tsz Wan Shan
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Union representative announced opening of ballot boxes for vote counting.
21:46 | Tsz Wan Shan
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Union representative announced opening of ballot boxes for vote counting.
21:46 | Tsz Wan Shan
#Vote #Strike #June20 #Referendum
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COVID-19 Updates (Jun 20)
At the time of writing, 8,802,942 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 463,501 deaths. 4,656,503 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong has reported 1 imported case and 1 death, giving a total of 1128 cases and 5 deaths.
China - 22 cases have been reported from Beijing, giving a total of more than 200 in the new round of epidemic.
Brazil has become the second country to have more than 1 million cases.
South Korea has 67 new cases; the local government re-imposes travel alerts to the world.
WHO suggests the new epidemic in Beijing maybe transmitted from a foreign country.
Source: Now News, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (Jun 20)
At the time of writing, 8,802,942 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 463,501 deaths. 4,656,503 have recovered.
The 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and India.
Hong Kong has reported 1 imported case and 1 death, giving a total of 1128 cases and 5 deaths.
China - 22 cases have been reported from Beijing, giving a total of more than 200 in the new round of epidemic.
Brazil has become the second country to have more than 1 million cases.
South Korea has 67 new cases; the local government re-imposes travel alerts to the world.
WHO suggests the new epidemic in Beijing maybe transmitted from a foreign country.
Source: Now News, Worldometer
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Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
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Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
Read the transcript here.
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Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
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Reporter: Why are you coming to vote at this hour?
Voter: It is a last-minute decision as I initially thought I could not make it. I decided to come to vote to make my voice heard. People of my age have been so used to keeping quiet and swallowing our discontentment. But, this time, I want to let it out.
Reporter: The government issued two statements within 24 hours to announce their disapproval of this referendum. What’s your view on the government’s action?
Voter: It is my right to cast a vote. The Government cannot take this right from me.
Reporter: Details of the National Security Law have been announced earlier today. Did you feel being pressured and hesitated to come out and vote?
Voter: Yes, I do feel the pressure. But I hope more citizens can come out to show our disapproval and solidarity.
Reporter: Then, is the announcement on details of National Security Law a trigger for you to come and vote?
Voter: Not really. I have not read about the details announced today. To me, the law is problematic so it stays problematic be it with or without details.
Translations by: BeWaterHongKong
#Voter #Interview #Strike #Referendum
Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
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Reporter: Why are you coming to vote at this hour?
Voter: It is a last-minute decision as I initially thought I could not make it. I decided to come to vote to make my voice heard. People of my age have been so used to keeping quiet and swallowing our discontentment. But, this time, I want to let it out.
Reporter: The government issued two statements within 24 hours to announce their disapproval of this referendum. What’s your view on the government’s action?
Voter: It is my right to cast a vote. The Government cannot take this right from me.
Reporter: Details of the National Security Law have been announced earlier today. Did you feel being pressured and hesitated to come out and vote?
Voter: Yes, I do feel the pressure. But I hope more citizens can come out to show our disapproval and solidarity.
Reporter: Then, is the announcement on details of National Security Law a trigger for you to come and vote?
Voter: Not really. I have not read about the details announced today. To me, the law is problematic so it stays problematic be it with or without details.
Translations by: BeWaterHongKong
#Voter #Interview #Strike #Referendum
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Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
Reporter: Why are you coming to vote at this hour?
Voter: It is a last-minute decision as I initially thought I could not make it. I decided to come to vote to make my voice…
Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
Reporter: Why are you coming to vote at this hour?
Voter: It is a last-minute decision as I initially thought I could not make it. I decided to come to vote to make my voice…
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Union New Civil Servants encouraged by results of the referendum
Michael Ngan, chairman of Union for New Civil Servants, expressed frustration that many members from other unions, as well as himself, have been treated unfairly at work because of their political stance.
However, the fact that a lot of civil servants still came out and voted today despite measures by the government in an attempt to deter them, has made him realised that he needs to stand firm in his convictions and keep speaking out for them. He felt encouraged and promised that the union will keep providing a platform for workers to express their views. Further discussions need to be held to make plans for the next move.
Source: First Hand, Apple Daily
#Jun20 #Referendum #Firsthand
Michael Ngan, chairman of Union for New Civil Servants, expressed frustration that many members from other unions, as well as himself, have been treated unfairly at work because of their political stance.
However, the fact that a lot of civil servants still came out and voted today despite measures by the government in an attempt to deter them, has made him realised that he needs to stand firm in his convictions and keep speaking out for them. He felt encouraged and promised that the union will keep providing a platform for workers to express their views. Further discussions need to be held to make plans for the next move.
Source: First Hand, Apple Daily
#Jun20 #Referendum #Firsthand
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Middle-aged man caught sneaking photos of student volunteers
At around midnight, a middle-aged man was caught by organising staff for taking close-up photos of the student volunteers in the polling center.
The organising staff insisted for him to show his phone and remove the pictures of those on the scene, although he claimed that the pictures were only shared with his friends.
Source: First Hand, RTHK, Apple Daily and Stand News.
#Jun20 #Referendum #FirstHand
At around midnight, a middle-aged man was caught by organising staff for taking close-up photos of the student volunteers in the polling center.
The organising staff insisted for him to show his phone and remove the pictures of those on the scene, although he claimed that the pictures were only shared with his friends.
Source: First Hand, RTHK, Apple Daily and Stand News.
#Jun20 #Referendum #FirstHand
Student Union Calls for Citizen's Support Against Threats
TIn response to the incident of a middle-aged man who was caught taking photos of student volunteers at polling center, a representative of the student union called for citizen's support to back them up against threats that they were encountering within the local community.
#firsthand #Jun20 #referendum
TIn response to the incident of a middle-aged man who was caught taking photos of student volunteers at polling center, a representative of the student union called for citizen's support to back them up against threats that they were encountering within the local community.
#firsthand #Jun20 #referendum
Police Presence Disturbs Unions' Work at Kiosks
Representative of Hong Kong White Collar (Administration & Clerical) Connect Union condemned government pressure and police obstructions encountered in past two weeks when the group set up street kiosk to promote this referendum.
According to the representative large groups of police officers would often be seen around their kiosk, stop them from sharing information to passersby using such intimidation tactics.
#firsthand #Jun20 #Referendum
Representative of Hong Kong White Collar (Administration & Clerical) Connect Union condemned government pressure and police obstructions encountered in past two weeks when the group set up street kiosk to promote this referendum.
According to the representative large groups of police officers would often be seen around their kiosk, stop them from sharing information to passersby using such intimidation tactics.
#firsthand #Jun20 #Referendum
#ProtestersVoice
A letter from Lau Ka-tung - the first social worker imprisoned for performing his duty on protesting scenes
This is Ka-tung’s letter to Hongkongers:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22727
"I am Lau Ka-tung, a dedicated social worker determined to safeguard life.
The rule of law in Hong Kong is dead. The court has become a tool for political score-settling. Hong Kong has fallen that even a social worker, who buffers in conflicts, is sent to prison immediately for one year, denying even his opportunity to appeal on bail.
It was estimated that around 50 social workers have been arrested since the anti-ELAB movement began last year. My case is only the tip of an iceberg and a start. As the first registered social work being convicted in the movement, first and the foremost, my registered qualification of social worker will be defied. I hope that elected members of the Social Workers Registration Board, which comprises 8 elected members and 7 appointed members, will hold on to this last line of defense. If anything has gone wrong in Registration Board election in the future, the whole social welfare sector would fall with no hope of reprieve.
National Security Law will soon be enacted. Facing the tyranny, continue protesting is Hongkongers’ only way out. Participating in an election is also a means of protest but should not be an end in itself. It is a pity that things go athwart as I cannot announce my consideration to enroll in LegCo election on June 17.
Nevertheless, I still hope that everyone will not forget the huge social movement Hong Kong has been going through. What Hong Kong wants is not only 35+ seats in Legislative Council, but 35 determined legislators with strong will to fight on.
Chances for me to take part in LegCo election is slim, but I know several acquaintances of mine in social welfare sector are considering. Although I have utter confidence in social welfare constituency, I still hope for us to always remember Five Demands, and this election should be taken as a pathway leading towards universal suffrage, as we have already paid the dear prices of the whole generation of Hong Kong.
In addition to social workers, first-aiders, doctors, nurses, and priests were also involved in Humanitarian support of the movement. In foreseeable future, the tyranny will continue to crack down those supporting the movement with their profession. At the moment, initiating an appeal is one of the means for Ka-Tung to continue his fight, defending mission and belief of a social worker.
Even though I am in prison, I still hope that Hongkongers will not give up. Anti-ELAB movement has not over yet. LegCo election is one of the protesting fronts in the lengthy pursuit to liberate Hong Kong. I wish to go back to battlefield with you to witness our success.
Fellow social workers, be social workers to the end;
Fellow protesters, protest to the end."
Source: Lau Ka-tung’s Facebook #Jun20
#PoliceState #FailedState #SocialWorker #LauKaTung
A letter from Lau Ka-tung - the first social worker imprisoned for performing his duty on protesting scenes
This is Ka-tung’s letter to Hongkongers:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22727
"I am Lau Ka-tung, a dedicated social worker determined to safeguard life.
The rule of law in Hong Kong is dead. The court has become a tool for political score-settling. Hong Kong has fallen that even a social worker, who buffers in conflicts, is sent to prison immediately for one year, denying even his opportunity to appeal on bail.
It was estimated that around 50 social workers have been arrested since the anti-ELAB movement began last year. My case is only the tip of an iceberg and a start. As the first registered social work being convicted in the movement, first and the foremost, my registered qualification of social worker will be defied. I hope that elected members of the Social Workers Registration Board, which comprises 8 elected members and 7 appointed members, will hold on to this last line of defense. If anything has gone wrong in Registration Board election in the future, the whole social welfare sector would fall with no hope of reprieve.
National Security Law will soon be enacted. Facing the tyranny, continue protesting is Hongkongers’ only way out. Participating in an election is also a means of protest but should not be an end in itself. It is a pity that things go athwart as I cannot announce my consideration to enroll in LegCo election on June 17.
Nevertheless, I still hope that everyone will not forget the huge social movement Hong Kong has been going through. What Hong Kong wants is not only 35+ seats in Legislative Council, but 35 determined legislators with strong will to fight on.
Chances for me to take part in LegCo election is slim, but I know several acquaintances of mine in social welfare sector are considering. Although I have utter confidence in social welfare constituency, I still hope for us to always remember Five Demands, and this election should be taken as a pathway leading towards universal suffrage, as we have already paid the dear prices of the whole generation of Hong Kong.
In addition to social workers, first-aiders, doctors, nurses, and priests were also involved in Humanitarian support of the movement. In foreseeable future, the tyranny will continue to crack down those supporting the movement with their profession. At the moment, initiating an appeal is one of the means for Ka-Tung to continue his fight, defending mission and belief of a social worker.
Even though I am in prison, I still hope that Hongkongers will not give up. Anti-ELAB movement has not over yet. LegCo election is one of the protesting fronts in the lengthy pursuit to liberate Hong Kong. I wish to go back to battlefield with you to witness our success.
Fellow social workers, be social workers to the end;
Fellow protesters, protest to the end."
Source: Lau Ka-tung’s Facebook #Jun20
#PoliceState #FailedState #SocialWorker #LauKaTung
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A letter from Lau Ka-tung - the first social worker imprisoned for performing his duty on protesting scenes
Social worker Lau Ka-tung has been involved in many ways in pro-democracy movements. He missed the opportunity to…
A letter from Lau Ka-tung - the first social worker imprisoned for performing his duty on protesting scenes
Social worker Lau Ka-tung has been involved in many ways in pro-democracy movements. He missed the opportunity to…
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#July1 protest organiser: As long as Hongkongers refuse to forget, echoes will reach us one day
For the first time in 18 years, the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) will not submit an approval request to the Hong Kong police regarding the annual pro-democracy July 1 march.
According to the acting convenor Chung Chong-fai, the Civil Human Rights Front has stopped operating since its convenor Figo Chan has been jailed in May concerning a pro-democracy protest on October 1, 2019.
Chung said the Front will elect a new convenor in September 2021.
Chung added, many groups will organize street booths on July 1: "Even if the Front has finished its historical mission, it doesn't mean Hongkongers will stop speaking up."
"As long as Hongkongers refuse to forget, echoes will reach us one day," Chung reminded his fellow citizens.
Source: Stand New #Jun20
https://bit.ly/3qapvQZ
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#July1 protest organiser: As long as Hongkongers refuse to forget, echoes will reach us one day
For the first time in 18 years, the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) will not submit an approval request to the Hong Kong police regarding the annual pro-democracy July 1 march.
According to the acting convenor Chung Chong-fai, the Civil Human Rights Front has stopped operating since its convenor Figo Chan has been jailed in May concerning a pro-democracy protest on October 1, 2019.
Chung said the Front will elect a new convenor in September 2021.
Chung added, many groups will organize street booths on July 1: "Even if the Front has finished its historical mission, it doesn't mean Hongkongers will stop speaking up."
"As long as Hongkongers refuse to forget, echoes will reach us one day," Chung reminded his fellow citizens.
Source: Stand New #Jun20
https://bit.ly/3qapvQZ
#HongKongProtests
#Solidarity #Hongkongers
Pro-democracy Optical shop claims no surprise to nuisance and vows no regrets to exhibiting support to #AppleDaily
Source: Apple Daily #Jun20
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Pro-democracy Optical shop claims no surprise to nuisance and vows no regrets to exhibiting support to #AppleDaily
Source: Apple Daily #Jun20
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Pro-democracy Optical shop claims no surprise to nuisance and vows no regrets to exhibiting support to #AppleDaily
ipoint Optical is an optical shop in Hong Kong, known for its voluntary service and free eyewear to detained and arrested pro-democracy protesters.
On June 20, 2021, the shop placed a front-page advertisement on Apple Daily, following the police's raid, arrests and the freezing of assets.
Soon after that, the shop has been spitefully harassed, receiving nearly a hundred anonymous phone calls in one morning.
Without much alternative, the shop must stop answering all phone calls which impacted badly on their business operation. The shop called for their customers to contact them via other means.
Owner of the optical shop, Michael expressed that someone put up pro-government posters outside their shop to indicate disagreement, so he was not surprised and concerned about more nuisance.
He reiterated that he took no regrets in putting up an advertisement on Apple Daily. There were also new customers visiting them after seeing the ad, Michael said.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jun20
https://bit.ly/3gGScC3
#YellowEconomy #Optician #Ipoint
Pro-democracy Optical shop claims no surprise to nuisance and vows no regrets to exhibiting support to #AppleDaily
ipoint Optical is an optical shop in Hong Kong, known for its voluntary service and free eyewear to detained and arrested pro-democracy protesters.
On June 20, 2021, the shop placed a front-page advertisement on Apple Daily, following the police's raid, arrests and the freezing of assets.
Soon after that, the shop has been spitefully harassed, receiving nearly a hundred anonymous phone calls in one morning.
Without much alternative, the shop must stop answering all phone calls which impacted badly on their business operation. The shop called for their customers to contact them via other means.
Owner of the optical shop, Michael expressed that someone put up pro-government posters outside their shop to indicate disagreement, so he was not surprised and concerned about more nuisance.
He reiterated that he took no regrets in putting up an advertisement on Apple Daily. There were also new customers visiting them after seeing the ad, Michael said.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jun20
https://bit.ly/3gGScC3
#YellowEconomy #Optician #Ipoint
AIT confirms additional donation of 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine to Taiwan
Source: Stand News #Jun20
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AIT confirms additional donation of 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine to Taiwan
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) confirmed that the United States would be donating 2.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine to Taiwan, a significant increase from the 750,000 doses announced during a visit by three U.S. senators to Taipei. The vaccine is expected to arrive in Taiwan on Saturday U.S. time, the AIT said, adding that the vaccine donation demonstrates the U.S. commitment to Taiwan as ’a trusted friend and a member of the international family of democracy.’
A spokesperson for the Presidential Office of Taiwan responded last night (19th), stating that Taiwan’s representative to the United States, Bi-khim Hsiao, had received the vaccines at Memphis Airport in Tennessee on behalf of the government and that they were expected to arrive in Taiwan on Sunday (20th).
The spokesperson said that President Tsai Ing-wen once again expressed her sincere gratitude to President Biden and the U.S. government for their strong support of Taiwan by significantly increasing the original 750,000 doses of vaccine announced on the 6th to 2.5 million doses, demonstrating the U.S. government’s concrete actions in support of Taiwan’s efforts to combat the challenge of this outbreak. The spokesperson added that the U.S. government’s timely outreach is a testament to the rock-solid friendship between Taiwan and the United States.
Source: Stand News #Jun20
#AIT #Covid19 #US #Biden #Taiwan #Vaccine
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The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) confirmed that the United States would be donating 2.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine to Taiwan, a significant increase from the 750,000 doses announced during a visit by three U.S. senators to Taipei. The vaccine is expected to arrive in Taiwan on Saturday U.S. time, the AIT said, adding that the vaccine donation demonstrates the U.S. commitment to Taiwan as ’a trusted friend and a member of the international family of democracy.’
A spokesperson for the Presidential Office of Taiwan responded last night (19th), stating that Taiwan’s representative to the United States, Bi-khim Hsiao, had received the vaccines at Memphis Airport in Tennessee on behalf of the government and that they were expected to arrive in Taiwan on Sunday (20th).
The spokesperson said that President Tsai Ing-wen once again expressed her sincere gratitude to President Biden and the U.S. government for their strong support of Taiwan by significantly increasing the original 750,000 doses of vaccine announced on the 6th to 2.5 million doses, demonstrating the U.S. government’s concrete actions in support of Taiwan’s efforts to combat the challenge of this outbreak. The spokesperson added that the U.S. government’s timely outreach is a testament to the rock-solid friendship between Taiwan and the United States.
Source: Stand News #Jun20
#AIT #Covid19 #US #Biden #Taiwan #Vaccine
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The Observer view on China’s human rights abuses in Hong Kong
China did not wait long to demonstrate its contempt for last weekend’s criticism by G7 countries of human rights abuses in Hong Kong. By ordering the arrest of the editor-in-chief and four senior executives of the Apple Daily newspaper for allegedly conspiring with “foreign forces”, Xi Jinping and the Communist party sent a crude message of defiance to the west.
That China’s president and his Beijing apparatchiks were responsible for this provocatively timed injustice is not in serious doubt. Hong Kong’s 2019-20 pro-democracy protests, which Apple Daily supported, shook the CCP’s power monopoly and amour propre in ways not seen since Tiananmen Square. It has been punishing the ex-British colony ever since.
Source: The Guardian #Jun20
https://t.co/RTKErWXjLu
#China #HumanRights #HongKong #AppleDaily #Journalists
China did not wait long to demonstrate its contempt for last weekend’s criticism by G7 countries of human rights abuses in Hong Kong. By ordering the arrest of the editor-in-chief and four senior executives of the Apple Daily newspaper for allegedly conspiring with “foreign forces”, Xi Jinping and the Communist party sent a crude message of defiance to the west.
That China’s president and his Beijing apparatchiks were responsible for this provocatively timed injustice is not in serious doubt. Hong Kong’s 2019-20 pro-democracy protests, which Apple Daily supported, shook the CCP’s power monopoly and amour propre in ways not seen since Tiananmen Square. It has been punishing the ex-British colony ever since.
Source: The Guardian #Jun20
https://t.co/RTKErWXjLu
#China #HumanRights #HongKong #AppleDaily #Journalists
China links pose a threat to academic freedom in Britain
The writer is Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling and chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee
Cardiff University published a job advertisement last month with an unusual requirement: prospective applicants “must have native or near-native fluency in Mandarin”. Perhaps not so unusual in a language school, but this was for the position of lecturer in music composition.
Britain’s universities have changed. Over the past decade, our higher education system has become increasingly reliant on China for a steady stream of students, research partnerships and funding.
Source: Financial Times #Jun20
https://t.co/tCXkY7Efac
#China #Academic #Freedom #Britain
The writer is Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling and chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee
Cardiff University published a job advertisement last month with an unusual requirement: prospective applicants “must have native or near-native fluency in Mandarin”. Perhaps not so unusual in a language school, but this was for the position of lecturer in music composition.
Britain’s universities have changed. Over the past decade, our higher education system has become increasingly reliant on China for a steady stream of students, research partnerships and funding.
Source: Financial Times #Jun20
https://t.co/tCXkY7Efac
#China #Academic #Freedom #Britain