HKUSU, Undergrad and Campus TV searched by National Security Department, students and press forbid to enter
1514 | #HKU
At around 15:15, The National Security Department (NSD) Police arrived at Undergrad's office at 2/F, Fong Shu Chuen Building in the University of Hong Kong. They will search for evidence in The Hong Kong University Students' Union (HKUSU) composite building and Undergrad's office.
According to the press on the spot, more than 10 police from the NSD entered HKUSU's office. The office of HKU's Campus TV and faculties have also been searched.
Police forbid anyone to enter HKU Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre, including students and press. It is known that Editor-in-chief and vice editor-in-chief assisted for investigation and have not been released.
Source: i-Cable, Undergrad
Editor's note: Undergrad is the only media from HKUSU, and publish student newspaper in HKU.
#WhiteTerror #NSL #FreeSpeech #StateTerrorism #HKUSU
1514 | #HKU
At around 15:15, The National Security Department (NSD) Police arrived at Undergrad's office at 2/F, Fong Shu Chuen Building in the University of Hong Kong. They will search for evidence in The Hong Kong University Students' Union (HKUSU) composite building and Undergrad's office.
According to the press on the spot, more than 10 police from the NSD entered HKUSU's office. The office of HKU's Campus TV and faculties have also been searched.
Police forbid anyone to enter HKU Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre, including students and press. It is known that Editor-in-chief and vice editor-in-chief assisted for investigation and have not been released.
Source: i-Cable, Undergrad
Editor's note: Undergrad is the only media from HKUSU, and publish student newspaper in HKU.
#WhiteTerror #NSL #FreeSpeech #StateTerrorism #HKUSU
#BigData #MassSurveillance
China’s Gene Company Shares Genetic Data Obtained Around the World with Military
Source: Stand News; #Jul8
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China’s Gene Company Shares Genetic Data Obtained Around the World with Military
Source: Stand News; #Jul8
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China’s Gene Company Shares Genetic Data Obtained Around the World with Military
A Reuters’ investigative report found that the China-based gene company #BGI group has been collecting #GeneticData from over 8 million pregnant women for sweeping research on the traits of populations via selling prenatal tests around the world.
The research was said to be developed in collaboration with the Chinese military.
These genetic data were amassed without names, but contsined infornation of nationality, height, and weight. Such prenatal tests were also available in Hong Kong.
BGI is one of the Hong Kong Government appointed institutions for COVID-19 tests in Hong Kong. In recent years, BGI has been trying to mark its reputation by selling and donating millions of COVID-19 detection tools around the world.The U.S. security services warned that it is a well-established means for the company to collect worldwide genetic data.
Reuters report pointed out that BGI’s prenatal test, No Invasive prenatal gene testing for Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities (NIFTY) is a source of genetic data for the company. These data were collected in 52 countries around the world among 8 million pregnant women.
Source: Stand News; #Jul8
https://www.thestandnews.com/society/%E8%B7%AF%E9%80%8F%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E8%8F%AF%E5%A4%A7%E5%9F%BA%E5%9B%A0%E5%85%A8%E7%90%83%E6%94%B6%E9%80%BE-800-%E8%90%AC%E5%A5%B3%E6%80%A7%E6%95%B8%E6%93%9A-%E8%88%87%E8%A7%A3%E6%94%BE%E8%BB%8D%E5%85%B1%E4%BA%AB%E5%81%9A%E7%A0%94%E7%A9%B6
China’s Gene Company Shares Genetic Data Obtained Around the World with Military
A Reuters’ investigative report found that the China-based gene company #BGI group has been collecting #GeneticData from over 8 million pregnant women for sweeping research on the traits of populations via selling prenatal tests around the world.
The research was said to be developed in collaboration with the Chinese military.
These genetic data were amassed without names, but contsined infornation of nationality, height, and weight. Such prenatal tests were also available in Hong Kong.
BGI is one of the Hong Kong Government appointed institutions for COVID-19 tests in Hong Kong. In recent years, BGI has been trying to mark its reputation by selling and donating millions of COVID-19 detection tools around the world.The U.S. security services warned that it is a well-established means for the company to collect worldwide genetic data.
Reuters report pointed out that BGI’s prenatal test, No Invasive prenatal gene testing for Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities (NIFTY) is a source of genetic data for the company. These data were collected in 52 countries around the world among 8 million pregnant women.
Source: Stand News; #Jul8
https://www.thestandnews.com/society/%E8%B7%AF%E9%80%8F%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E8%8F%AF%E5%A4%A7%E5%9F%BA%E5%9B%A0%E5%85%A8%E7%90%83%E6%94%B6%E9%80%BE-800-%E8%90%AC%E5%A5%B3%E6%80%A7%E6%95%B8%E6%93%9A-%E8%88%87%E8%A7%A3%E6%94%BE%E8%BB%8D%E5%85%B1%E4%BA%AB%E5%81%9A%E7%A0%94%E7%A9%B6
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Japan's State Minister of Defense urge protecting Taiwan “as a democratic country” as China’s threat increases
Japan's State Minister of Defense Yasuhide Nakayama, warned in an activity on 28 June of growing threat posed through the collaboration of China and Russia, and expressed the necessity to “wake up” to Beijing's pressure on the island and protecting Taiwan “as a democratic country”.
Speaking in the Hudson Institute online activity, Yasuhide Nakayama questioned whether the “one-China policy”, which Japan, US and many countries followed that recognized Beijing over Taipei since 1970, would stand the test of time. “Was it right?” he asked, “I don’t know.”
He emphasized that democratic countries had to protect each other, “So we have to protect Taiwan as a democratic country.”
Source: Stand News #Jun29
https://bit.ly/3xI2QOH
#YasuhideNakayama #Japan #Taiwan #DemocraticCountry #China #ProtectTaiwan
Japan's State Minister of Defense Yasuhide Nakayama, warned in an activity on 28 June of growing threat posed through the collaboration of China and Russia, and expressed the necessity to “wake up” to Beijing's pressure on the island and protecting Taiwan “as a democratic country”.
Speaking in the Hudson Institute online activity, Yasuhide Nakayama questioned whether the “one-China policy”, which Japan, US and many countries followed that recognized Beijing over Taipei since 1970, would stand the test of time. “Was it right?” he asked, “I don’t know.”
He emphasized that democratic countries had to protect each other, “So we have to protect Taiwan as a democratic country.”
Source: Stand News #Jun29
https://bit.ly/3xI2QOH
#YasuhideNakayama #Japan #Taiwan #DemocraticCountry #China #ProtectTaiwan
Climate Change Is Not a Reason to Give China a Pass on Human Rights
In a widely-publicized July 8 letter, four dozen American advocacy groups—including the Sunrise Movement and the Union of Concerned Scientists—demanded that President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats reverse their “antagonistic posture” in favor of a more cooperative relationship with Beijing to “combat the climate crisis.” The signatories also attempted to frame the current administration’s China approach as a surrender to pressure on the right that’s counterproductive to global governance as well as responsible for xenophobia against individuals of East and Southeast Asian descent, and therefore “doing nothing to actually support the wellbeing of everyday people in either China or the United States.”
Source: Slate Magazine #Jul14
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/07/china-climate-change-democracy-human-rights.html
#Climate #China #HumanRights #JoeBiden
In a widely-publicized July 8 letter, four dozen American advocacy groups—including the Sunrise Movement and the Union of Concerned Scientists—demanded that President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats reverse their “antagonistic posture” in favor of a more cooperative relationship with Beijing to “combat the climate crisis.” The signatories also attempted to frame the current administration’s China approach as a surrender to pressure on the right that’s counterproductive to global governance as well as responsible for xenophobia against individuals of East and Southeast Asian descent, and therefore “doing nothing to actually support the wellbeing of everyday people in either China or the United States.”
Source: Slate Magazine #Jul14
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/07/china-climate-change-democracy-human-rights.html
#Climate #China #HumanRights #JoeBiden
Hong Kong's first trial under national security law starts without jury
Tong Ying-kit faces life in jail but has pleaded not guilty to inciting secession and terrorism, as well as a charge of dangerous driving.
He is accused of riding a motorbike into several police, flying a flag about the "liberation" of Hong Kong.
Beijing says the national security law criminalises "subversive" acts but critics say it silences dissent.
Source: BBC #Jun23
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-57576848
#TongYingKit #NationalSecurityLaw #Liberation #Beijing
Tong Ying-kit faces life in jail but has pleaded not guilty to inciting secession and terrorism, as well as a charge of dangerous driving.
He is accused of riding a motorbike into several police, flying a flag about the "liberation" of Hong Kong.
Beijing says the national security law criminalises "subversive" acts but critics say it silences dissent.
Source: BBC #Jun23
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-57576848
#TongYingKit #NationalSecurityLaw #Liberation #Beijing
#WhiteTerror #Censorship
Would Karaoke become a crime?: Hong Kong School Politicizes Cantopop Lyrics and Censors Singing Contest
Source: Stand News #Jul7
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Would Karaoke become a crime?: Hong Kong School Politicizes Cantopop Lyrics and Censors Singing Contest
Source: Stand News #Jul7
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Would Karaoke become a crime?: Hong Kong School Politicizes Cantopop Lyrics and Censors Singing Contest
In Hong Kong, two students from the ELCHK Yuen Long Lutheran Secondary School decided to perform a Cantonese pop song titled "銀河修理員” (Translated as: Galatic Repairman) at the school's singing contest.
The song was originally performed by the local band #DearJane.
The school, however, rejected the song, calling certain lyrics "political". The students were forced to modify their performance and only allowed to perform a makeover version call 疫情加油（Translated as: Pandemic Add Oil").
In the end, the two students entered the finals and performed on stage. They sang the song with the original lyrics and chanted "HongKongers Add Oil" after the performance.
The two were disqualified for performing the song without the school's approval and each were given a demerit. They were also banned from performing for the school in the future which could affect their chances of going to college.
Stand News made inquiries to the school about the incident, but the vice principal, Tam refused to give a response.
Source: Stand News #Jul7
https://thestandnews.page.link/eVu9qPBVGz6S9cvq6
#Karaoke #School #Cantopop #SingCon
Would Karaoke become a crime?: Hong Kong School Politicizes Cantopop Lyrics and Censors Singing Contest
In Hong Kong, two students from the ELCHK Yuen Long Lutheran Secondary School decided to perform a Cantonese pop song titled "銀河修理員” (Translated as: Galatic Repairman) at the school's singing contest.
The song was originally performed by the local band #DearJane.
The school, however, rejected the song, calling certain lyrics "political". The students were forced to modify their performance and only allowed to perform a makeover version call 疫情加油（Translated as: Pandemic Add Oil").
In the end, the two students entered the finals and performed on stage. They sang the song with the original lyrics and chanted "HongKongers Add Oil" after the performance.
The two were disqualified for performing the song without the school's approval and each were given a demerit. They were also banned from performing for the school in the future which could affect their chances of going to college.
Stand News made inquiries to the school about the incident, but the vice principal, Tam refused to give a response.
Source: Stand News #Jul7
https://thestandnews.page.link/eVu9qPBVGz6S9cvq6
#Karaoke #School #Cantopop #SingCon
Canadian Parliament Passes First Reading of Taiwan-Relations Bill to Strengthen Ties
Source: Stand News #Jun19
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Canadian Parliament Passes First Reading of Taiwan-Relations Bill to Strengthen Ties
Following the passage of a series of bills in the United States to enhance relations with Taiwan, the Canadian House of Commons recently passed the Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act on first reading by unanimous applause.
The bill, introduced by Conservative Representative Michael Cooper, provides a basis for normalizing Canada's relations with Taiwan and for Taiwan's international standing. The bill contains nine provisions covering legal designation, property, legal capacity, intergovernmental agreements and reciprocity, as well as providing for parliamentary oversight. Of greater interest is the renaming of the Taiwan government's representative office in Canada as the "Taiwan Representative Office", relaxing visa requirements for unofficial visits to Canada by Taiwanese officials, and allowing Canada to enter into agreements with Taiwan and treat the Taiwanese government as one of the foreign governments. Canada will also be concerned about the situation in the Taiwan Strait in accordance with the bill, and will view sanctions, embargoes and other non-peaceful means against Taiwan as a threat to the Asia Pacific region, and the Canadian government should speak out on this issue.
Source: Stand News #Jun19
#Canada #Taiwan #AsiaPacific
https://bit.ly/3zju5jl
Following the passage of a series of bills in the United States to enhance relations with Taiwan, the Canadian House of Commons recently passed the Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act on first reading by unanimous applause.
The bill, introduced by Conservative Representative Michael Cooper, provides a basis for normalizing Canada's relations with Taiwan and for Taiwan's international standing. The bill contains nine provisions covering legal designation, property, legal capacity, intergovernmental agreements and reciprocity, as well as providing for parliamentary oversight. Of greater interest is the renaming of the Taiwan government's representative office in Canada as the "Taiwan Representative Office", relaxing visa requirements for unofficial visits to Canada by Taiwanese officials, and allowing Canada to enter into agreements with Taiwan and treat the Taiwanese government as one of the foreign governments. Canada will also be concerned about the situation in the Taiwan Strait in accordance with the bill, and will view sanctions, embargoes and other non-peaceful means against Taiwan as a threat to the Asia Pacific region, and the Canadian government should speak out on this issue.
Source: Stand News #Jun19
#Canada #Taiwan #AsiaPacific
https://bit.ly/3zju5jl
China Locks Up Xinjiang’s Uyghur Businessmen; ‘In Their Eyes, We Are All Guilty’
In the summer of 2018, Sadir Eli, a Uyghur businessman, was in high spirits. His real-estate firm was pulling in strong profits, and he told his daughter he would buy a house for her in Massachusetts.
Then, Mr. Eli was accused of being a separatist and disappeared into the black box of China’s prison system in the northwest Xinjiang region.
“He did not engage in politics,” said Maria Mohammad, who last heard from her husband in June 2018, shortly before he was detained. Instead, she believes, Mr. Eli was targeted in part because he was a rich businessman, giving him influence that the authorities viewed as a threat.
Source: WSJ #Jul13
https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-imprisons-uyghur-businessmen-once-seen-as-bridges-to-community-11626174001
#China #Xinjiang #Uyghur #Guilty
In the summer of 2018, Sadir Eli, a Uyghur businessman, was in high spirits. His real-estate firm was pulling in strong profits, and he told his daughter he would buy a house for her in Massachusetts.
Then, Mr. Eli was accused of being a separatist and disappeared into the black box of China’s prison system in the northwest Xinjiang region.
“He did not engage in politics,” said Maria Mohammad, who last heard from her husband in June 2018, shortly before he was detained. Instead, she believes, Mr. Eli was targeted in part because he was a rich businessman, giving him influence that the authorities viewed as a threat.
Source: WSJ #Jul13
https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-imprisons-uyghur-businessmen-once-seen-as-bridges-to-community-11626174001
#China #Xinjiang #Uyghur #Guilty
China bolsters ties with Myanmar junta despite international condemnation
Trade and diplomatic ties between Myanmar and China are normalising in the face of intense domestic opposition and international condemnation of the military junta that seized power in February.
Beijing has strengthened relations with Myanmar’s military leaders despite a series of violent attacks against Chinese business interests in the country after Aung San Suu Kyi’s government was toppled.
Yun Sun, an expert on Myanmar-China relations with the Stimson Center, a US think-tank, said Beijing had already made a “fundamental assessment” that Myanmar was moving into another prolonged period of military rule.
Source: Financial Times #Jun23
https://www.ft.com/content/ca43da4c-4287-4de6-ad8a-57a2a32fe7f3
#China #Myanmar #Beijing #AungSanSuuKyi
Trade and diplomatic ties between Myanmar and China are normalising in the face of intense domestic opposition and international condemnation of the military junta that seized power in February.
Beijing has strengthened relations with Myanmar’s military leaders despite a series of violent attacks against Chinese business interests in the country after Aung San Suu Kyi’s government was toppled.
Yun Sun, an expert on Myanmar-China relations with the Stimson Center, a US think-tank, said Beijing had already made a “fundamental assessment” that Myanmar was moving into another prolonged period of military rule.
Source: Financial Times #Jun23
https://www.ft.com/content/ca43da4c-4287-4de6-ad8a-57a2a32fe7f3
#China #Myanmar #Beijing #AungSanSuuKyi
#WhiteTerror #Censorship
5 Universities in Hong Kong Crackdown on Students' Unions
Source: Stand News #Jul15
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5 Universities in Hong Kong Crackdown on Students' Unions
Source: Stand News #Jul15
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5 Universities in Hong Kong Crackdown on Students' Unions
In the past year, multiple students' unions in Hong Kong have been targeted and oppressed by the university management for their pro-democracy stance.
On July 15, 2021, the Hong Kong Lingnan University announced thst they would no longer collect the member fees on behalf of the Students' Union. This makes the 5th Students Union being targeted in Hong Kong universities-- after CityU, CUHK, HKU and PolyU.
After the HKUSU committee passed the proposal to mourn Leung Kin Fai's death, the university was critized heavily by Carrie Lam and other pro-establishment parties. The university responded immediately by reprimanding the SU and claimed that they would no longer acknowledge the SU, and demanded the SU to leave the building before July 21st. On the 11th of July, the university took down all the posters in the building, democratic wall and notice boards.
CUHK also stated that their SU made false claims about the university and urge the SU to take legal responsibility for their actions. The SU stepped down after only being elected for one day.
Source: Stand News #Jul15
https://thestandnews.page.link/LercnyuR77m3Sk6w6
5 Universities in Hong Kong Crackdown on Students' Unions
In the past year, multiple students' unions in Hong Kong have been targeted and oppressed by the university management for their pro-democracy stance.
On July 15, 2021, the Hong Kong Lingnan University announced thst they would no longer collect the member fees on behalf of the Students' Union. This makes the 5th Students Union being targeted in Hong Kong universities-- after CityU, CUHK, HKU and PolyU.
After the HKUSU committee passed the proposal to mourn Leung Kin Fai's death, the university was critized heavily by Carrie Lam and other pro-establishment parties. The university responded immediately by reprimanding the SU and claimed that they would no longer acknowledge the SU, and demanded the SU to leave the building before July 21st. On the 11th of July, the university took down all the posters in the building, democratic wall and notice boards.
CUHK also stated that their SU made false claims about the university and urge the SU to take legal responsibility for their actions. The SU stepped down after only being elected for one day.
Source: Stand News #Jul15
https://thestandnews.page.link/LercnyuR77m3Sk6w6
#GreatChinaWall #Piracy
Hong Kong Filmmaker Inserts "Sensitive" Words to Curb Video-Piracy by Chinese Netizens
Source: RTHK #Jul12
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Hong Kong Filmmaker Inserts "Sensitive" Words to Curb Video-Piracy by Chinese Netizens
Source: RTHK #Jul12
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Hong Kong Filmmaker Inserts "Sensitive" Words to Curb Video-Piracy by Chinese Netizens
Hebe is a Hong Kong filmmaker who fell victim to video piracy: Chinese netizens have been reposting Hebe's original videos to make profit without his consent.
Hebe has a video channel with over 60,000 subscribers. His videos introduces the locations wherein Hong Kong films in the 1980s and the 1990s were shot.
He made complaints to websites in China after discovering that his videos have been 'stolen' and reposted on the Chinese Internet; however, no action has been taken.
In the end, Hebe used an unconventional way to fend off video pirates from China by inserting words that are deemed "sensitive" by Chinese authorities.
Even when his videos were reposted on Chinese websites, the censors would soon take them down.
Source: RTHK #Jul12
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1600320-20210712.htm
#Creativity #Sensitivity
Hong Kong Filmmaker Inserts "Sensitive" Words to Curb Video-Piracy by Chinese Netizens
Hebe is a Hong Kong filmmaker who fell victim to video piracy: Chinese netizens have been reposting Hebe's original videos to make profit without his consent.
Hebe has a video channel with over 60,000 subscribers. His videos introduces the locations wherein Hong Kong films in the 1980s and the 1990s were shot.
He made complaints to websites in China after discovering that his videos have been 'stolen' and reposted on the Chinese Internet; however, no action has been taken.
In the end, Hebe used an unconventional way to fend off video pirates from China by inserting words that are deemed "sensitive" by Chinese authorities.
Even when his videos were reposted on Chinese websites, the censors would soon take them down.
Source: RTHK #Jul12
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1600320-20210712.htm
#Creativity #Sensitivity
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有港人稱為創作短片加敏感字眼 防被內地侵權
有本港影片創作者，發現自己原創影片疑在內地被人侵權，上載到其他平台以圖利，經投訴後未獲有效處理，因而自出奇招解決問題。 受訪者Hebe，製作多條與八、九十年代港產電影有關的短片，例如尋訪拍攝地點的變遷等，上載到港人常用的影片平台頻道，訂閱人數超過6萬。但他發現有人未經他同意，將影片上載到內地影片平台。 他說最常聽到的解釋，是內地人不能登入某些影片平台，因此有人「搬運」影片到內地平台，讓用戶觀賞。但他質疑這種做法實際上是「偷」，有關人士更可能透過廣告獲利。 Hebe表示，曾經向相關平台反映被侵權，但處理速…
HKPTU: 40% of teachers in HK intend to leave the sector, key reason being political pressure
Last week (May 2021) the Hong Kong SAR Education Bureau delisted 4 teachers from the professional register, white terror gripped the education sector. Hong Kong Professional Teachers Union (HKPTU) contacted nearly 1200 teachers and principals via online survey last week and found 40% of respondents intend to leave the HK education field. 133 of them will leave before or at the end of this school year. Among the 474 teachers who intend to leave, over 70% indicate that increasing political pressure is the main reason. HKPTU analyzes that among those planning to leave, the percentage of supervisory level teachers is higher than average. The Union is worried about manpower shortage in mid levels…
Read our fully translated article here:
https://telegra.ph/HKPTU-40-of-teachers-in-HK-intend-to-leave-the-sector-key-reason-being-political-pressure-06-24
Source: Stand News #May09
#HKPTU #Education #Teachers
Last week (May 2021) the Hong Kong SAR Education Bureau delisted 4 teachers from the professional register, white terror gripped the education sector. Hong Kong Professional Teachers Union (HKPTU) contacted nearly 1200 teachers and principals via online survey last week and found 40% of respondents intend to leave the HK education field. 133 of them will leave before or at the end of this school year. Among the 474 teachers who intend to leave, over 70% indicate that increasing political pressure is the main reason. HKPTU analyzes that among those planning to leave, the percentage of supervisory level teachers is higher than average. The Union is worried about manpower shortage in mid levels…
Read our fully translated article here:
https://telegra.ph/HKPTU-40-of-teachers-in-HK-intend-to-leave-the-sector-key-reason-being-political-pressure-06-24
Source: Stand News #May09
#HKPTU #Education #Teachers
Legal experts question Beverley McLachlin’s position at Hong Kong court
When one of Canada’s most celebrated legal figures was made a judge in Hong Kong, local leaders celebrated. The presence of Beverley McLachlin on the Court of Final Appeal would help to assure the city’s judicial independence, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice said.
When one of Canada’s most celebrated legal figures was made a judge in Hong Kong, local leaders celebrated. The presence of Beverley McLachlin on the Court of Final Appeal would help to assure the city’s judicial independence, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice said.
So long as people like Ms. McLachlin sit on the court, “we know that our judiciary is working very well because they might not otherwise want to be part of our judicial system.”
Source: The Globe and Mail #Mar13
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-legal-experts-question-beverley-mclachlins-position-at-hong-kong-court/
#Legal #McLachlin #HongKong #Court
When one of Canada’s most celebrated legal figures was made a judge in Hong Kong, local leaders celebrated. The presence of Beverley McLachlin on the Court of Final Appeal would help to assure the city’s judicial independence, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice said.
When one of Canada’s most celebrated legal figures was made a judge in Hong Kong, local leaders celebrated. The presence of Beverley McLachlin on the Court of Final Appeal would help to assure the city’s judicial independence, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice said.
So long as people like Ms. McLachlin sit on the court, “we know that our judiciary is working very well because they might not otherwise want to be part of our judicial system.”
Source: The Globe and Mail #Mar13
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-legal-experts-question-beverley-mclachlins-position-at-hong-kong-court/
#Legal #McLachlin #HongKong #Court
Hong Kong police arrest editorial writer at Apple Daily newspaper
The editorial writer for Hong Kong’s Apple Daily newspaper has been arrested, the latest move in a media crackdown under the national security law that saw hundreds of police raid its newsroom and arrest senior figures last week.
Police confirmed the arrest of a 55-year-old man in Tseung Kwan O on Wednesday morning, “on suspicion of conspiring to collude with foreign countries or foreign forces to endanger national security”.
He was later identified by the pro-democracy Apple Daily as its lead opinion writer, who publishes under the name Li Ping.
Source: The Guardian #Jun23
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/23/hong-kong-police-arrest-editorial-writer-at-apple-daily-newspaper
#Arrest #Writer #AppleDaily #NationalSecurity #LiPing
The editorial writer for Hong Kong’s Apple Daily newspaper has been arrested, the latest move in a media crackdown under the national security law that saw hundreds of police raid its newsroom and arrest senior figures last week.
Police confirmed the arrest of a 55-year-old man in Tseung Kwan O on Wednesday morning, “on suspicion of conspiring to collude with foreign countries or foreign forces to endanger national security”.
He was later identified by the pro-democracy Apple Daily as its lead opinion writer, who publishes under the name Li Ping.
Source: The Guardian #Jun23
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/23/hong-kong-police-arrest-editorial-writer-at-apple-daily-newspaper
#Arrest #Writer #AppleDaily #NationalSecurity #LiPing
#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
Source: InMedia #Jul11
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