Japanese Media Headlines: "Waiting for my friends and Apple Daily to return"
Source: Stand News #Jun24
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Source: Stand News #Jun24
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Japanese Media Headlines: "Waiting for my friends and Apple Daily to return"
[Editor's note: Kinya Fujimoto, deputy editor of the Sankei Shimbun, is the co-winner of the 2020 Vaughn-Uyeda Memorial Prize in Journalism]
Japanese newspaper #SankeiShimbun covered the shutdown of Hongkong's pro-democracy newspaper #AppleDaily extensively.
On the front page of the newspaper on June 24, 2021, the headlining news article was about Apple Daily and was accompanied by a column titled "Waiting for my friends and Apple Daily to return" in Chinese, penned by #KinyaFujimoto, an award-winning journalist.
The article states that Apple Daily was the only newspaper in Hong Kong that criticized the #CCP. The authorities' suppression of the newspaper leads to its suspension and indicates the loss of press freedom in Hong Kong.
The article also tells the story of #JimmyLai, the founder of #NextMedia. Lai escaped from China to Hong Kong and establish the pro-democracy Apple Daily in 1995.
Journalist Kinya Fujimoto recounted how he met with editor-in-chief #RyanLaw for the first time in June 2021. At the time, Law mentioned the difficulties to obtain a journalist visa in China and the CCP's ban from interviewing senior officials in the Chinese government. Fujimoto replied that Sankei experienced the same, then the two smiled bitterly.
Next to the Fujimoto's article, the main news article was published entitled under the headline "Hong Kong's Apple Daily Discontinues".
Kinya Fujimoto pointed out that the newspaper did not describe Apple Daily as an "obsolete", but a "discontinued publication". He believes, "after going through the dark age, the newspaper Apple Daily would be the one announcing Hong Kong's retribution."
Fujimoto wrote, "Apple fell, but I believe that is not the 'final chapter'".
Source: Stand News #Jun24
https://bit.ly/3xfKLHT
#Japan #PressFreedom
[Editor's note: Kinya Fujimoto, deputy editor of the Sankei Shimbun, is the co-winner of the 2020 Vaughn-Uyeda Memorial Prize in Journalism]
Japanese newspaper #SankeiShimbun covered the shutdown of Hongkong's pro-democracy newspaper #AppleDaily extensively.
On the front page of the newspaper on June 24, 2021, the headlining news article was about Apple Daily and was accompanied by a column titled "Waiting for my friends and Apple Daily to return" in Chinese, penned by #KinyaFujimoto, an award-winning journalist.
The article states that Apple Daily was the only newspaper in Hong Kong that criticized the #CCP. The authorities' suppression of the newspaper leads to its suspension and indicates the loss of press freedom in Hong Kong.
The article also tells the story of #JimmyLai, the founder of #NextMedia. Lai escaped from China to Hong Kong and establish the pro-democracy Apple Daily in 1995.
Journalist Kinya Fujimoto recounted how he met with editor-in-chief #RyanLaw for the first time in June 2021. At the time, Law mentioned the difficulties to obtain a journalist visa in China and the CCP's ban from interviewing senior officials in the Chinese government. Fujimoto replied that Sankei experienced the same, then the two smiled bitterly.
Next to the Fujimoto's article, the main news article was published entitled under the headline "Hong Kong's Apple Daily Discontinues".
Kinya Fujimoto pointed out that the newspaper did not describe Apple Daily as an "obsolete", but a "discontinued publication". He believes, "after going through the dark age, the newspaper Apple Daily would be the one announcing Hong Kong's retribution."
Fujimoto wrote, "Apple fell, but I believe that is not the 'final chapter'".
Source: Stand News #Jun24
https://bit.ly/3xfKLHT
#Japan #PressFreedom
#Propaganda #MainMelody
"Perfect Harmony": A July 1 without #AppleDaily and Annual Pro-democracy March
July 1, 2021 marks the 24th year since Hong Kong was handed over to China, and is also the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP). It is also the first July 1 after the outspoken #AppleDaily was shut down and the annual pro-democracy march has been banned by the police.
The headlines of the remaining printed newspapers in the city sing praises in "perfect harmony" for the CCP and the HKSAR.
A full-page ad adorned the front page of Ming Pao, Economic Journal, Oriental Daily, Sing Tao Daily, Hong Kong Economic Times, South China Morning Post, all wishing the SAR and the Party a happy birthday.
#July1Protest #Newspaper #MediaLandscape
Source: Stand News #July1
https://www.facebook.com/standnewshk/posts/4303698696382384
"Perfect Harmony": A July 1 without #AppleDaily and Annual Pro-democracy March
July 1, 2021 marks the 24th year since Hong Kong was handed over to China, and is also the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (#CCP). It is also the first July 1 after the outspoken #AppleDaily was shut down and the annual pro-democracy march has been banned by the police.
The headlines of the remaining printed newspapers in the city sing praises in "perfect harmony" for the CCP and the HKSAR.
A full-page ad adorned the front page of Ming Pao, Economic Journal, Oriental Daily, Sing Tao Daily, Hong Kong Economic Times, South China Morning Post, all wishing the SAR and the Party a happy birthday.
#July1Protest #Newspaper #MediaLandscape
Source: Stand News #July1
https://www.facebook.com/standnewshk/posts/4303698696382384
Hungary's proposed Fudan campus stirred public anger, prime minister promised to hold referendum for public's decision
Source: Stand News #Jun06
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Hungary's proposed Fudan campus stirred public anger, prime minister promised to hold referendum for public's decision
A proposed campus of China's Fudan University in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, sparked a demonstration by 10,000 people on the 5th of this month against it. Local media later quoted government officials as saying that a referendum was planned for early 2023, at which point the people of Budapest could decide whether they wanted the Fudan campus. Reuters reported that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán promised on Thursday (10) to hold a referendum on a planned campus establishment for Chinese Fudan University.
Hungary will hold a general election early next year, and analysts say Viktor Orbán is shelving the campus project to defuse political tensions.
Hungarian pro-government media quoted Gergely Gulyas, Minister of Office to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, saying that plans for a Fudan campus have not yet begun. He also said that a referendum would be held in Budapest in early 2023 after the plan takes shape, at which point locals can decide whether they want a Fudan campus. In the past, Orbán has given up on promoting unpopular projects, such as a tax on Internet traffic.
Source: Stand News #Jun06
https://bit.ly/3hktw16
#Hungary #FudanUni #Budapest #Orbán
A proposed campus of China's Fudan University in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, sparked a demonstration by 10,000 people on the 5th of this month against it. Local media later quoted government officials as saying that a referendum was planned for early 2023, at which point the people of Budapest could decide whether they wanted the Fudan campus. Reuters reported that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán promised on Thursday (10) to hold a referendum on a planned campus establishment for Chinese Fudan University.
Hungary will hold a general election early next year, and analysts say Viktor Orbán is shelving the campus project to defuse political tensions.
Hungarian pro-government media quoted Gergely Gulyas, Minister of Office to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, saying that plans for a Fudan campus have not yet begun. He also said that a referendum would be held in Budapest in early 2023 after the plan takes shape, at which point locals can decide whether they want a Fudan campus. In the past, Orbán has given up on promoting unpopular projects, such as a tax on Internet traffic.
Source: Stand News #Jun06
https://bit.ly/3hktw16
#Hungary #FudanUni #Budapest #Orbán
China warns US to ‘sever all military ties’ with Taiwan or face 'war’ amid tensions
On Wednesday, Ren Guoqiang, a spokesman for China’s defence ministry, issued a warning to Washington over its increasing military contacts with Taiwan. Mr Ren told the US that China firmly believes in reunifying with the island nation and is opposed to any foreign intervention.
Source: Daily Express #Jun26
https://t.co/rDjH49TsJ3
#China #US #Taiwan #War
On Wednesday, Ren Guoqiang, a spokesman for China’s defence ministry, issued a warning to Washington over its increasing military contacts with Taiwan. Mr Ren told the US that China firmly believes in reunifying with the island nation and is opposed to any foreign intervention.
Source: Daily Express #Jun26
https://t.co/rDjH49TsJ3
#China #US #Taiwan #War
#PoliceState
Police Cordon Off Sogo Department Store to Prevent Hongkongers from Mourning Fellow Citizen
At around 17:20 in Hong Kong on July 2, 2021, over 50 police officers, all wearing stab proof vests, are stationed in Causeway Bay.
They cordoned off major roads nearby Sogo Department store to forbid citizens from laying flowers in commemoration of the man who died a day ago after knifing a policeman and stabbing himself.
Police warned of civilians in the shoppers' district of the violating gathering ban.
Since this morning, civilians have been bringing flowers to pay tribute to the man. One civilian offered free hug to encourage fellow Hongkongers in challenging times "Many Hongkongers need a hug right now".
Photo: #FirstHand
Text: InMedia #July2
https://bit.ly/3qH5P7r
#Hongkongers #Commemoration #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr #Death
Police Cordon Off Sogo Department Store to Prevent Hongkongers from Mourning Fellow Citizen
At around 17:20 in Hong Kong on July 2, 2021, over 50 police officers, all wearing stab proof vests, are stationed in Causeway Bay.
They cordoned off major roads nearby Sogo Department store to forbid citizens from laying flowers in commemoration of the man who died a day ago after knifing a policeman and stabbing himself.
Police warned of civilians in the shoppers' district of the violating gathering ban.
Since this morning, civilians have been bringing flowers to pay tribute to the man. One civilian offered free hug to encourage fellow Hongkongers in challenging times "Many Hongkongers need a hug right now".
Photo: #FirstHand
Text: InMedia #July2
https://bit.ly/3qH5P7r
#Hongkongers #Commemoration #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr #Death
Police Accuse Commemorating Civilians of "Inciting Onlookers"
Source: InMedia #July1
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Source: InMedia #July1
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Police Accuse Commemorating Civilians of "Inciting Onlookers"
Since the morning of July 2, 2021, police has been stopping citizens from commemorating the man who died yesterday by reportedly stabbing himself after knifing a policeman.
At 3pm, Mr Wu was intercepted by the police while laying down flowers. Mr Wu said to the policeman, "do you want me to pay HKD1,500 [the penalty of violating the gathering ban]? It's fine with me!"
The police warned Mr Wu of committing "misconduct in public space" or "inciting the onlookers" and that Mr Wu would be fined for "littering".
Mr Wu insisted it was his right to pay tribute to the dead. The police then asked for his relationship with the man.
Mr Wu said, "Being fined is not an issue. Paying tribute is all I want to do."
Source: InMedia #July1
#Hongkongers #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr #Death
https://bit.ly/3qH5P7r
Since the morning of July 2, 2021, police has been stopping citizens from commemorating the man who died yesterday by reportedly stabbing himself after knifing a policeman.
At 3pm, Mr Wu was intercepted by the police while laying down flowers. Mr Wu said to the policeman, "do you want me to pay HKD1,500 [the penalty of violating the gathering ban]? It's fine with me!"
The police warned Mr Wu of committing "misconduct in public space" or "inciting the onlookers" and that Mr Wu would be fined for "littering".
Mr Wu insisted it was his right to pay tribute to the dead. The police then asked for his relationship with the man.
Mr Wu said, "Being fined is not an issue. Paying tribute is all I want to do."
Source: InMedia #July1
#Hongkongers #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr #Death
https://bit.ly/3qH5P7r
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（獨媒報導）一名警員晚上在銅鑼灣遭一名男子用刀從後刺傷，後者隨即以刀自插心口，至晚上不治。案件列為意圖謀殺及自殺，行政長官林鄭月娥對事件予以強烈譴責，保安局局長鄧炳強形容是「孤狼式本土恐怖襲擊事件」。有市民今早到事發的崇光百貨門外獻花，亦有市民在場提供「free hug」，望互相鼓勵，「香港人而家需要嘅可能係個擁抱」。 LS今早9時到銅鑼灣崇光百貨外提
#FirstHand #July2
Mourner with Flowers Searched Twice by Police within Two Minutes
In Hong Kong on July 2, 2021, a man with yellow flowers was stopped and searched by the police twice within the interval of 2 minutes.
When the citizen asked for the reason, the police replied glibly, “Well you didn’t leave here, so we’ll have to do it again.”
It was unclear if there would be a third time.
A day ago on July 1, 50-year-old #LeungKinFai died after knifing a police and stabbinh himself reportedly. Thereafter, people have been visiting the site with flowers to pay tribute to the deceased.
Source: First Hand
#PoliceState #July1Protest #Death #Martyr #Remembrance
Mourner with Flowers Searched Twice by Police within Two Minutes
In Hong Kong on July 2, 2021, a man with yellow flowers was stopped and searched by the police twice within the interval of 2 minutes.
When the citizen asked for the reason, the police replied glibly, “Well you didn’t leave here, so we’ll have to do it again.”
It was unclear if there would be a third time.
A day ago on July 1, 50-year-old #LeungKinFai died after knifing a police and stabbinh himself reportedly. Thereafter, people have been visiting the site with flowers to pay tribute to the deceased.
Source: First Hand
#PoliceState #July1Protest #Death #Martyr #Remembrance
#FirstHand #July2
Causeway Bay in Lockdown; Mourners and Passersby Stopped and Searched alike
1943 | Hennessey Road, Causeway Bay
On July 1, 2021, Mr. #LeungKinFai attacked a police officer and died due to the incident.
The next day, mourners, old and young, gathered at Causeway Bay to commemorate his martyred act against tyranny, placing white chrysanthemum on the spot the incident happened.
Three young mourners are stopped and searched. Police threatened them that they would be arrested under the Covid gathering ban (Cap. 599G), and must dismiss at once. Meanwhile, a foreigner asked the Police Media Liaison Cadre the reason they has been blocking the whole area.
When replied that they blocked the area under the gathering ban, the foreigner questioned whether it is appropriate to block a road to enforce a gathering ban, to which the Cadre suddenly shouted on their microphone, “Please leave!”
Source: First Hand #July2
#Hongkongers #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr #Death
Causeway Bay in Lockdown; Mourners and Passersby Stopped and Searched alike
1943 | Hennessey Road, Causeway Bay
On July 1, 2021, Mr. #LeungKinFai attacked a police officer and died due to the incident.
The next day, mourners, old and young, gathered at Causeway Bay to commemorate his martyred act against tyranny, placing white chrysanthemum on the spot the incident happened.
Three young mourners are stopped and searched. Police threatened them that they would be arrested under the Covid gathering ban (Cap. 599G), and must dismiss at once. Meanwhile, a foreigner asked the Police Media Liaison Cadre the reason they has been blocking the whole area.
When replied that they blocked the area under the gathering ban, the foreigner questioned whether it is appropriate to block a road to enforce a gathering ban, to which the Cadre suddenly shouted on their microphone, “Please leave!”
Source: First Hand #July2
#Hongkongers #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr #Death
#FirstHand #Jul2
HK Police stop & search a family with kids for no apparent reason
2100 | Hennessey Road, Causeway Bay
A young couple was seen taking their sons to mourn the deceased who stabbed himself after knifing a police officer on 1 July 2021 in Hong Kong.
Holding white flowers in their tiny hands, the two little boys closed their eyes to pay tribute to the man who took his life to express disappointment at police collusions.
Without providing any reason, the family of four was stopped and searched at the scene by police officers nearby.
Source: First Hand, #July2
#LeungKinFai #Hongkonger #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr
HK Police stop & search a family with kids for no apparent reason
2100 | Hennessey Road, Causeway Bay
A young couple was seen taking their sons to mourn the deceased who stabbed himself after knifing a police officer on 1 July 2021 in Hong Kong.
Holding white flowers in their tiny hands, the two little boys closed their eyes to pay tribute to the man who took his life to express disappointment at police collusions.
Without providing any reason, the family of four was stopped and searched at the scene by police officers nearby.
Source: First Hand, #July2
#LeungKinFai #Hongkonger #July1Protest #Sacrifice #Martyr