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Newly appointed HKU Vice-president vowed to defend PRC's national diginity following Chairman Xi's doctrine
On October 27, 2020, the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) appointed two Chinese cholars, Max Shen and Peng Gong as Vice Presidents.
According to Hong Kong Citizens News, Peng Gong is currently Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Science at Tsinghua University in China.
Peng said in a seminar organised by the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) and Zhongyangshe Huizhuyi College that, “as a new generation of scholars, we have to defend national dignity, not only in words but action.”
Source: Stand News #Oct29
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Newly appointed HKU Vice-president vowed to defend PRC's national diginity following Chairman Xi's doctrine
On October 27, 2020, the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) appointed two Chinese cholars, Max Shen and Peng Gong as Vice Presidents.
According to Hong Kong Citizens News, Peng Gong is currently Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Science at Tsinghua University in China.
Peng said in a seminar organised by the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP) and Zhongyangshe Huizhuyi College that, “as a new generation of scholars, we have to defend national dignity, not only in words but action.”
Source: Stand News #Oct29
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China-owned #Dahua Sees Human Rights Sanction as Proof of Technology
On October 15, less than a week after the US sanctioned Dahua and #Hikvision for human rights abuses, Dahua VP Zhu Jiangming told the PRC's National Business Daily:
"The fact that we are under the US control list shows that we indeed have a strong technological capability."
Zhu is executive VP of Dahua, a co-founder of the firm and the executive director of Leap Motor, a PRC electric car startup founded and run by Dahua executives.
Dahua has by far the largest documented presence of any surveillance provider in Xinjiang, having directly won almost $1 billion of surveillance projects with authorities there - significantly higher than Hikvision's ~$300m.
All these massive projects began as the PRC government began building up a "total surveillance state" in the region while detaining one million minorities in re-education camps.
Source: IPVM #Oct29
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China-owned #Dahua Sees Human Rights Sanction as Proof of Technology
On October 15, less than a week after the US sanctioned Dahua and #Hikvision for human rights abuses, Dahua VP Zhu Jiangming told the PRC's National Business Daily:
"The fact that we are under the US control list shows that we indeed have a strong technological capability."
Zhu is executive VP of Dahua, a co-founder of the firm and the executive director of Leap Motor, a PRC electric car startup founded and run by Dahua executives.
Dahua has by far the largest documented presence of any surveillance provider in Xinjiang, having directly won almost $1 billion of surveillance projects with authorities there - significantly higher than Hikvision's ~$300m.
All these massive projects began as the PRC government began building up a "total surveillance state" in the region while detaining one million minorities in re-education camps.
Source: IPVM #Oct29
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8 Chinese agents were charged by the United States for coercing dissidents to return to the mainland.
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8 Chinese agents were charged by the United States for coercing dissidents to return to the mainland.
The US Justice Department announced today (29th October) that 8 Chinese agents, including 7 Chinese and 1 non-Chinese, were charged with conspiring to work on China’s behalf to find Chinese dissidents in the US, and use threats, harassment, surveillance, and intimidation to force them returning to China. 5 of them were under arrested and 3 others are still remain at large.
An online press conference by the US Justice Department was held on Wednesday morning in local time, disclosing the details of this operation. All eight defendants are charged with conspiring to act as illegal agents for a foreign government. Among these 8 persons 5 has been arrested, but still 3 of them are on the loose and believed to be in China now.
John Demers, Assistant Secretary for National Security Affairs of the US Department of Justice, stated that those defendants are Chinese agents, they carried out the so-called "Operation Fox Hunt" in the US, those goal was to target Chinese nationals living in foreign countries and intimidate them into returning to China for imprisonment or worse. The US Department of Justice described the "Operation Fox Hunt" to be a part of Chinese government’s global campaign and is illegal.
Acting U.S. Attorney Seth D. DuCharme stated that the defendants assisted PRC officials in a scheme to coerce targeted individuals to return to the PRC against their will. "The United States will not tolerate the conduct of PRC carrying out state-authorized actions on U.S. soil without notice to, and coordination with, the appropriate U.S. authorities. Nor will we tolerate the unlawful harassment and stalking of U.S. residents to further PRC objectives", he said.
Source: Stand News #Oct29
#China #OperationFoxHunt #US #USJusticeDepartment #JohnDemers #SethDDuCharme
The US Justice Department announced today (29th October) that 8 Chinese agents, including 7 Chinese and 1 non-Chinese, were charged with conspiring to work on China’s behalf to find Chinese dissidents in the US, and use threats, harassment, surveillance, and intimidation to force them returning to China. 5 of them were under arrested and 3 others are still remain at large.
An online press conference by the US Justice Department was held on Wednesday morning in local time, disclosing the details of this operation. All eight defendants are charged with conspiring to act as illegal agents for a foreign government. Among these 8 persons 5 has been arrested, but still 3 of them are on the loose and believed to be in China now.
John Demers, Assistant Secretary for National Security Affairs of the US Department of Justice, stated that those defendants are Chinese agents, they carried out the so-called "Operation Fox Hunt" in the US, those goal was to target Chinese nationals living in foreign countries and intimidate them into returning to China for imprisonment or worse. The US Department of Justice described the "Operation Fox Hunt" to be a part of Chinese government’s global campaign and is illegal.
Acting U.S. Attorney Seth D. DuCharme stated that the defendants assisted PRC officials in a scheme to coerce targeted individuals to return to the PRC against their will. "The United States will not tolerate the conduct of PRC carrying out state-authorized actions on U.S. soil without notice to, and coordination with, the appropriate U.S. authorities. Nor will we tolerate the unlawful harassment and stalking of U.S. residents to further PRC objectives", he said.
Source: Stand News #Oct29
#China #OperationFoxHunt #US #USJusticeDepartment #JohnDemers #SethDDuCharme
China to impose sanctions on US firms for weapons sale to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin and Boeing
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China to impose sanctions on US firms for weapons sale to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin and Boeing
US indicated that the State Council has already approved the sales of three weapons systems that worth 18 billion USD to Taiwan on last Wednesday (21st October). The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced countermeasures today (26th October) against US companies that sell weapons to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon.
Lijian Zhao, the spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said at a regular press conference today, that to safeguard national interests, China has decided to take necessary measures to impose sanctions on American companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defence and Raytheon, as well as American individuals and entities that “play a egregious role” in arms sales to Taiwan.
The US government announced the sale of weapons which worth 18 billion USD to Taiwan, including HIMARS rocket launcher system, SLAM-ER extended-range air-to-surface missile, F-16 jet external sensor pods.
The spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of National Defense, Tan Kefei, said earlier that the China firmly oppose the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, claiming it as a serious violation of the one-China principle and the three joint communiqués between U.S. and China, a serious interference in China’s internal affairs, undermining China’s sovereignty and security interest, and seriously undermining the relations between the two militaries and the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Source from: Stand News #Oct29
#China #UnitedStates #Taiwan #LockheedMartin #BoeingDefence #Raytheon #Sanctions
US indicated that the State Council has already approved the sales of three weapons systems that worth 18 billion USD to Taiwan on last Wednesday (21st October). The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced countermeasures today (26th October) against US companies that sell weapons to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon.
Lijian Zhao, the spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said at a regular press conference today, that to safeguard national interests, China has decided to take necessary measures to impose sanctions on American companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defence and Raytheon, as well as American individuals and entities that “play a egregious role” in arms sales to Taiwan.
The US government announced the sale of weapons which worth 18 billion USD to Taiwan, including HIMARS rocket launcher system, SLAM-ER extended-range air-to-surface missile, F-16 jet external sensor pods.
The spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of National Defense, Tan Kefei, said earlier that the China firmly oppose the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, claiming it as a serious violation of the one-China principle and the three joint communiqués between U.S. and China, a serious interference in China’s internal affairs, undermining China’s sovereignty and security interest, and seriously undermining the relations between the two militaries and the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Source from: Stand News #Oct29
#China #UnitedStates #Taiwan #LockheedMartin #BoeingDefence #Raytheon #Sanctions
Chinese Agents Sued for Pursuing Dissidents in US, Beijing Mouthpiece Defends Hunt as Lawful Effort Against Corruption
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Chinese Agents Sued for Pursuing Dissidents in US, Beijing Mouthpiece Defends Hunt as Lawful Effort Against Corruption
Eight individuals, including seven people of Chinese origin, were charged by the US Department of Justice on 28 October with pursuing and forcing the return of Chinese dissidents in America in an effort known as “Operation Fox Hunt.” According to the US authorities, the defendants were engaged in locating the homes and whereabouts of their targets and their families. In one case, the target’s elderly father was forcibly taken from China to the US as a threat. In another instance, a note was posted at the target’s residence, saying that the target’s wife and children would be fine as long as he was willing to return to China and serve 10 years in prison.
Following the announcement of the charges, the state-run Chinese tabloid Global Times and its editor-in-chief Hu Xijin claimed that the “foxes” in question were “economic criminals” and that the pursuit was an anti-corruption effort. They criticized the US for coveting the money these criminals had brought with them and having no wish for their return to China. They further claimed that those involved in the operation had always abided by the law and that the prosecution was a “political attack.”
Source: Stand News #Oct29
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Eight individuals, including seven people of Chinese origin, were charged by the US Department of Justice on 28 October with pursuing and forcing the return of Chinese dissidents in America in an effort known as “Operation Fox Hunt.” According to the US authorities, the defendants were engaged in locating the homes and whereabouts of their targets and their families. In one case, the target’s elderly father was forcibly taken from China to the US as a threat. In another instance, a note was posted at the target’s residence, saying that the target’s wife and children would be fine as long as he was willing to return to China and serve 10 years in prison.
Following the announcement of the charges, the state-run Chinese tabloid Global Times and its editor-in-chief Hu Xijin claimed that the “foxes” in question were “economic criminals” and that the pursuit was an anti-corruption effort. They criticized the US for coveting the money these criminals had brought with them and having no wish for their return to China. They further claimed that those involved in the operation had always abided by the law and that the prosecution was a “political attack.”
Source: Stand News #Oct29
#US #China #GlobalTimes #HuXijin #Dissident #OperationFoxHunt #Espionage
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US Lists "National Association for China's Peaceful Unification" as a Foreign Mission
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US Lists "National Association for China's Peaceful Unification" as a Foreign Mission
The US State Department announced that they had listed National Association for China's Peaceful Unification (#NACPU) as a Foreign Mission, and had also withdrawn an agreement which promotes the local corporation between China and the US.
Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of States, said in a statement that the United Front Work Department under CCP has control on NACPU in Washington. The mission of this CCP department is to eliminate the threat to CCP governing, and to promote and expand its influence overseas. As a result, the US State Department has to label NACPU, to let outsiders recognise that the information is from Beijing.
After being a foreign mission, NACPU is required to submit a list of information to the US, including employee lists and their assets owned or leased.
According to the introduction in the Chinese United Front Work website, a group of Diaoyu activists founded NACPU in the Washington area in February 1973. They aim at insisting on the One-China principle, opposing all words and practices that split China's land and sovereignty, promoting the exchange and communication in various areas across the Straits, uniting Chinese abroad, and safeguarding the rights and interest of the Chinese. They also play a role in anti-independence and unification activities overseas.
#US #China #NACPU #MikePompeo #CCP #UnitedFrontWork #OneChina #ForeignMission #USstateDepartment #Washington
Source: Stand News #Oct29
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The US State Department announced that they had listed National Association for China's Peaceful Unification (#NACPU) as a Foreign Mission, and had also withdrawn an agreement which promotes the local corporation between China and the US.
Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of States, said in a statement that the United Front Work Department under CCP has control on NACPU in Washington. The mission of this CCP department is to eliminate the threat to CCP governing, and to promote and expand its influence overseas. As a result, the US State Department has to label NACPU, to let outsiders recognise that the information is from Beijing.
After being a foreign mission, NACPU is required to submit a list of information to the US, including employee lists and their assets owned or leased.
According to the introduction in the Chinese United Front Work website, a group of Diaoyu activists founded NACPU in the Washington area in February 1973. They aim at insisting on the One-China principle, opposing all words and practices that split China's land and sovereignty, promoting the exchange and communication in various areas across the Straits, uniting Chinese abroad, and safeguarding the rights and interest of the Chinese. They also play a role in anti-independence and unification activities overseas.
#US #China #NACPU #MikePompeo #CCP #UnitedFrontWork #OneChina #ForeignMission #USstateDepartment #Washington
Source: Stand News #Oct29
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HK Government Orders #CivilServants to Assist in Electoral Office
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HK Government Orders #CivilServants to Assist in Electoral Office
In Hong Kong, Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-kuen sent a letter to all civil servants, saying that he had ordered the head of all government departments to assign civil servants to serve as electoral staff at poll stations in the upcoming Legislative Council (LegCo) election.
He added that civil servants are the "backbone of the government" and it is also their duty to make sure the election will be staged smoothly.
It was estimated that a total of 36,000 staff will be necessary on the election day.
Those assigned as electoral staff will face disciplinary actions if they fail to perform their duties or fail to report to the polling stations.
In the past, the administration has never made it mandatory for civil servants to assist in election routine.
Source: Stand News; #Oct29 https://thestandnews.page.link/fuL1JBWdMM43ANZc8
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HK Government Orders #CivilServants to Assist in Electoral Office
In Hong Kong, Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-kuen sent a letter to all civil servants, saying that he had ordered the head of all government departments to assign civil servants to serve as electoral staff at poll stations in the upcoming Legislative Council (LegCo) election.
He added that civil servants are the "backbone of the government" and it is also their duty to make sure the election will be staged smoothly.
It was estimated that a total of 36,000 staff will be necessary on the election day.
Those assigned as electoral staff will face disciplinary actions if they fail to perform their duties or fail to report to the polling stations.
In the past, the administration has never made it mandatory for civil servants to assist in election routine.
Source: Stand News; #Oct29 https://thestandnews.page.link/fuL1JBWdMM43ANZc8
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Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
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Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
October 27, 2021 marks the final meeting of the Legislative Council after the extension of its terms. The last item on the agenda was the 2021 Film Censorship Ordinance Amendment Bill.
As only 5 councillors expressed their view, the legislation process took only 45 minutes to have the bill passed.
The bill authorises the #FilmCensorshipAuthority to check whether a film violates the national security law. It also allows the Chief Secretary of Administration to withdraw already-issued screening permits.
At the meeting, a pro-China lawmaker Priscilla Leung Mei-Fun comdemned a 2015-Hong Kong film called Ten Years for "hating the country", " romanticising hunger strike and self-immolaton", as well as "inciting Hong Kong independence".
She claimed that Hong Kong had lost "several generations of teenagers" and she hoped to remove what she called "toxic movies" by the censorship law.
Ng Ka-Leung, one of the producers of Ten years replied to media inquiry. He said that Hong Kong people have adequate ability to make judgement and logical thinking skills to proces the so called controversial content of the film.
He added, when some people manipulate power and suppress other people's thought, this is much more toxic not only to teenagers but also everyone in society.
He reiterated that a legal movie exhibition provides a reflective space and this has nothing to do with toxicity.
The producer agrees with Leung regarding the fact that "Hong Kong has lost a few generations of teenagers," but he emphasises that the imbalanced power and unmonitored system are the reasons to the loss of trust in the authority.
[Editor note: Ten Years is a Hong Kong dystopian speculative fictional film which depicts the deterioration human rights and freedom in future Hong Kong.]
#TenYears #Movie #NSL #LegCo #LeungMeiFun #Censorship #HongKongCinema
Source: WhatsNews Media #Oct29
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Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
October 27, 2021 marks the final meeting of the Legislative Council after the extension of its terms. The last item on the agenda was the 2021 Film Censorship Ordinance Amendment Bill.
As only 5 councillors expressed their view, the legislation process took only 45 minutes to have the bill passed.
The bill authorises the #FilmCensorshipAuthority to check whether a film violates the national security law. It also allows the Chief Secretary of Administration to withdraw already-issued screening permits.
At the meeting, a pro-China lawmaker Priscilla Leung Mei-Fun comdemned a 2015-Hong Kong film called Ten Years for "hating the country", " romanticising hunger strike and self-immolaton", as well as "inciting Hong Kong independence".
She claimed that Hong Kong had lost "several generations of teenagers" and she hoped to remove what she called "toxic movies" by the censorship law.
Ng Ka-Leung, one of the producers of Ten years replied to media inquiry. He said that Hong Kong people have adequate ability to make judgement and logical thinking skills to proces the so called controversial content of the film.
He added, when some people manipulate power and suppress other people's thought, this is much more toxic not only to teenagers but also everyone in society.
He reiterated that a legal movie exhibition provides a reflective space and this has nothing to do with toxicity.
The producer agrees with Leung regarding the fact that "Hong Kong has lost a few generations of teenagers," but he emphasises that the imbalanced power and unmonitored system are the reasons to the loss of trust in the authority.
[Editor note: Ten Years is a Hong Kong dystopian speculative fictional film which depicts the deterioration human rights and freedom in future Hong Kong.]
#TenYears #Movie #NSL #LegCo #LeungMeiFun #Censorship #HongKongCinema
Source: WhatsNews Media #Oct29
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近日，立法會迅速三讀通過《2021 年電影檢查（修訂）條例草案》。修訂草案賦權電檢處檢查員審視電影上映是否不利國家安全，又賦權政務司司長撤銷對以往的電影所發出的許可。大會中梁美芬議員直指《十年》「仇恨自己國家（中國）」「浪漫化絕食、自焚」「煽動港獨」。慨嘆香港已失去了數代年輕人，希望杜絕《十年》這種「荼毒年輕人」的電影。
本報就此專訪《十年》中《本地蛋》的導演，全片其中一位監製伍嘉良先生。
對於梁議員指《十年》「荼毒年輕人」，他認為香港人有…
導演伍嘉良笑指邏輯滑稽]
近日，立法會迅速三讀通過《2021 年電影檢查（修訂）條例草案》。修訂草案賦權電檢處檢查員審視電影上映是否不利國家安全，又賦權政務司司長撤銷對以往的電影所發出的許可。大會中梁美芬議員直指《十年》「仇恨自己國家（中國）」「浪漫化絕食、自焚」「煽動港獨」。慨嘆香港已失去了數代年輕人，希望杜絕《十年》這種「荼毒年輕人」的電影。
本報就此專訪《十年》中《本地蛋》的導演，全片其中一位監製伍嘉良先生。
對於梁議員指《十年》「荼毒年輕人」，他認為香港人有…
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Police Charge Imprisoned CHRF's Convener #FigoChan for Violating Societies Ordinance
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Police Charge Imprisoned CHRF's Convener Figo Chan for Violating Societies Ordinance
While in jail, Figo Chan, the former convener of the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), was charged by the police under the Societies Ordinance, for not supplying information about the now-disbanded group.
Police confirms that they had charged a 25-year-old man for not supplying information the police requested about the group, including names of members, activities, and funds.
This request came after a police letter to CHRF in April 2021 accusing it to be an "unregistered society". The group publicly responded to the accusation on April 4, 2021, pointing out that the Front had applied and received letters of no objection from the police for the peaceful, non-violent assemblies and marches they held over many years.
Following the latest charge to Figo Chan, police searched a number of premises of the CHRF on October 28, 2021, including the office of the League of Social Democrats. The League's chairperson said, however, the League and the CHRF are two different groups.
Source: Stand News #Oct29
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Police Charge Imprisoned CHRF's Convener Figo Chan for Violating Societies Ordinance
While in jail, Figo Chan, the former convener of the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), was charged by the police under the Societies Ordinance, for not supplying information about the now-disbanded group.
Police confirms that they had charged a 25-year-old man for not supplying information the police requested about the group, including names of members, activities, and funds.
This request came after a police letter to CHRF in April 2021 accusing it to be an "unregistered society". The group publicly responded to the accusation on April 4, 2021, pointing out that the Front had applied and received letters of no objection from the police for the peaceful, non-violent assemblies and marches they held over many years.
Following the latest charge to Figo Chan, police searched a number of premises of the CHRF on October 28, 2021, including the office of the League of Social Democrats. The League's chairperson said, however, the League and the CHRF are two different groups.
Source: Stand News #Oct29
https://thestandnews.page.link/hR4EgHkqzYfVDtTG7
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Film Censorship Amendment Ordinance passed in Hong Kong in merely 45 mins
On the last meeting of the extended Sixth Legislative Council in Hong Kong, lawmakers discussed the 2021 Film Censorship Ordinance Amendment Bill. 5 legislators spoke regarding the bill, so it only took 45 minutes to pass the third reading.
The content of the amendment mainly includes requiring the censor to consider whether the film would be contrary to the interests of national security.
The checking process is extended to 28 days, in order to have a thorough consideration and acquire all necessary information.
If the Chief Secretary for Administration believes that a film is contrary to the interests of national security, the Film Censorship Authority can revoke approval certificates or exemption certificates.
Inspectors can enter and search any place without a court warrant, as well as require the holder of exemption certificates or approval certificates to provide more information about the film, including the date, time and venue. This is to prevent individuals from illegally publishing films via social media or instant messaging applications.
The maximum penalty for showing films not yet approved by the Censorship Authority is raised to 3 years imprisonment and HKD1 million fine.
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Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31374
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Film Censorship Amendment Ordinance passed in Hong Kong in merely 45 mins
On the last meeting of the extended Sixth Legislative Council in Hong Kong, lawmakers discussed the 2021 Film Censorship Ordinance Amendment Bill. 5 legislators spoke regarding the bill, so it only took 45 minutes to pass the third reading.
The content of the amendment mainly includes requiring the censor to consider whether the film would be contrary to the interests of national security.
The checking process is extended to 28 days, in order to have a thorough consideration and acquire all necessary information.
If the Chief Secretary for Administration believes that a film is contrary to the interests of national security, the Film Censorship Authority can revoke approval certificates or exemption certificates.
Inspectors can enter and search any place without a court warrant, as well as require the holder of exemption certificates or approval certificates to provide more information about the film, including the date, time and venue. This is to prevent individuals from illegally publishing films via social media or instant messaging applications.
The maximum penalty for showing films not yet approved by the Censorship Authority is raised to 3 years imprisonment and HKD1 million fine.
See also:
Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31374
#LegCo #FilmCensorship #NationalSecurity #Film #Movie #Video
Source: Stand News #Oct27 https://thestandnews.page.link/ytxgpfdR7JzGDWQy9
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PRC’s Taiwan Affairs Office accused Tsai Ing-wen for spreading Taiwan Independence; Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council: Defaming Taiwan’s Democracy
On 28 October 2021, the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) of the State Council responded to the CNN interview of Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, accusing her and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of spreading “Taiwan Independence” on various international arenas, once again exposing their stubborn attempts on “Taiwan Independence”. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council responded with a stern statement, saying that TAO is inciting confrontation by maliciously twisting the facts and defaming Taiwan’s freedom and democratic development.
The spokesperson of TAO Ma Xiaoguang criticized Tsai and DPP stubbornly promoting "Taiwan Independence”, deceiving international public opinion and covering “Taiwan Independence” under “Democracy and Freedom”. He further said ever since the DPP came to power, their incompetence in governance caused grievances among the general public, creating conflicts among ethics groups, deceiving the public and dividing Taiwan society, severely dividing the bloodline connection between Taiwanese, Chinese culture and Chinese, “seriously harming” the fundamental interest of all Taiwanese.
Source: Stand News #Oct29
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On 28 October 2021, the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) of the State Council responded to the CNN interview of Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, accusing her and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of spreading “Taiwan Independence” on various international arenas, once again exposing their stubborn attempts on “Taiwan Independence”. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council responded with a stern statement, saying that TAO is inciting confrontation by maliciously twisting the facts and defaming Taiwan’s freedom and democratic development.
The spokesperson of TAO Ma Xiaoguang criticized Tsai and DPP stubbornly promoting "Taiwan Independence”, deceiving international public opinion and covering “Taiwan Independence” under “Democracy and Freedom”. He further said ever since the DPP came to power, their incompetence in governance caused grievances among the general public, creating conflicts among ethics groups, deceiving the public and dividing Taiwan society, severely dividing the bloodline connection between Taiwanese, Chinese culture and Chinese, “seriously harming” the fundamental interest of all Taiwanese.
Source: Stand News #Oct29
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American Institute in Taiwan: Deep Concern on China Damaging Taiwan Strait's Stability
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