#Court
First #NationalSecurityLaw Case in Hong Kong: Prosecution Cites Chinese Law Books to Assist Judge's Sentencing
The sentencing of Hong Kong's first National Security Law case is scheduled on July 30, 2021.
On July 29, the prosecution revealed that they had prepared Chinese law books for judges in Hong Kong court to review, believing that those sources were related to the case, and could provide strong support to the judges.
According to sources, the law books cited were written in simplified Chinese, named "Comprehension and Application of Criminal Law Provisions and Judicial Practice" (刑法条文理解适用与司法实务全书). However, the judges pointed out that those sources were for reference only. The interpretation of NSL would be based on Hong Kong's law principle. In regards to simulataenous sentencing, there is a large dispute among judges.
Tong Ying Kit pleads: I'm not a bad person, just did something very, very stupid
As "Inciting secession" and "Terrorism" are both serious crime, Tong, only 24 years old, is facing the highest sentence of life imprisonment.
On July 29, the Defence, in their plea, cited Tong's upbringing, the death of his parents, and his grandmother's cancer. If he faced a serious sentence, he would not see his grandmother for the last time.
The Defence expressed that Tong "is not a bad person, but did a very, very stupid thing and feels true remorse", and that "he knows he deserves punishment, but hopes the court can be light in sentencing."
The prosecution side, however, emphasized that according to the NSL, only when a suspect surrenders or exposes others can sentences be reduced.
Source: In Media HK #Jul29
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Is National Security Law Turning Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's #LegalTerrorism?
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First #NationalSecurityLaw Case in Hong Kong: Prosecution Cites Chinese Law Books to Assist Judge's Sentencing
The sentencing of Hong Kong's first National Security Law case is scheduled on July 30, 2021.
On July 29, the prosecution revealed that they had prepared Chinese law books for judges in Hong Kong court to review, believing that those sources were related to the case, and could provide strong support to the judges.
According to sources, the law books cited were written in simplified Chinese, named "Comprehension and Application of Criminal Law Provisions and Judicial Practice" (刑法条文理解适用与司法实务全书). However, the judges pointed out that those sources were for reference only. The interpretation of NSL would be based on Hong Kong's law principle. In regards to simulataenous sentencing, there is a large dispute among judges.
Tong Ying Kit pleads: I'm not a bad person, just did something very, very stupid
As "Inciting secession" and "Terrorism" are both serious crime, Tong, only 24 years old, is facing the highest sentence of life imprisonment.
On July 29, the Defence, in their plea, cited Tong's upbringing, the death of his parents, and his grandmother's cancer. If he faced a serious sentence, he would not see his grandmother for the last time.
The Defence expressed that Tong "is not a bad person, but did a very, very stupid thing and feels true remorse", and that "he knows he deserves punishment, but hopes the court can be light in sentencing."
The prosecution side, however, emphasized that according to the NSL, only when a suspect surrenders or exposes others can sentences be reduced.
Source: In Media HK #Jul29
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https://bit.ly/3j1RrTQ
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Is National Security Law Turning Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's #LegalTerrorism?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22449
#HongKongProtest #TongYingKit #NationalSecurityLaw #PoliticalOppression #RuleOfLaw #OneCountryOneSystem
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Double Silver for Hong Kong Swimmer Siobhan Bernadette Haughey: "In my home, in Hong Kong, many Hongkongers got up early to root for me"
Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Bernadette Haughey wins silver medal in the women's 100m freestyle.
It is the second medal won by 23-year-old Haughey in 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She broke Asia's and Hong Kong's records with a time of 52.27 seconds.
She is the first Hongkonger to be a double silver Olympian. Speaking of her experience, She said she has enjoyed very much that 100m swim. She believed that 80% of the competition has to do with one's psychology and 20% with the physical strength.
Haughey thanked her fellow Hongkongers at home, "I know in my home, in Hong Kong, many people support me. Despite the time differece between Hong Kong and Japan, many Hongkongers got up early to root for me."
Source: BBC; RTHK #Jul30
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#Hongkongers #Sport
#SiobhanBernadetteHaughey
Double Silver for Hong Kong Swimmer Siobhan Bernadette Haughey: "In my home, in Hong Kong, many Hongkongers got up early to root for me"
Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Bernadette Haughey wins silver medal in the women's 100m freestyle.
It is the second medal won by 23-year-old Haughey in 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She broke Asia's and Hong Kong's records with a time of 52.27 seconds.
She is the first Hongkonger to be a double silver Olympian. Speaking of her experience, She said she has enjoyed very much that 100m swim. She believed that 80% of the competition has to do with one's psychology and 20% with the physical strength.
Haughey thanked her fellow Hongkongers at home, "I know in my home, in Hong Kong, many people support me. Despite the time differece between Hong Kong and Japan, many Hongkongers got up early to root for me."
Source: BBC; RTHK #Jul30
https://www.facebook.com/117540932243292/posts/831303574200354/?d=n
#Hongkongers #Sport
#SiobhanBernadetteHaughey
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Hong Kong #Court Sentences First #NationalSecurityLaw Convict #TongYingKit to 9 years in Jail
The first National Security Law case against 24-year-old Hongkonger Tong Ying-Kit resulted in a conviction on "inciting secession" and "terrorism", after a trial without jury.
He has been remanded for more than year since July 1, 2020, with no bail. It was one day after the National Security Law was forcefully imposed by Beijing on Hong Kong on June 30.
The court on July 30, 2021 sentenced him to 9 years in jail.
Source: Stand News #Jul30
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Is National Security Law Turning Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's #LegalTerrorism?
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First #NSL Case in Hong Kong: Prosecution Cites Chinese Law Books to Assist Judge's Sentencing
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30651
Pleading for the First #NationalSecurityLaw Conviction -- Hongkonger Raises Sign in Silence: "If there is no jury, does #CommonLaw still exist?"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30649
Hong Kong #Court Sentences First #NationalSecurityLaw Convict #TongYingKit to 9 years in Jail
The first National Security Law case against 24-year-old Hongkonger Tong Ying-Kit resulted in a conviction on "inciting secession" and "terrorism", after a trial without jury.
He has been remanded for more than year since July 1, 2020, with no bail. It was one day after the National Security Law was forcefully imposed by Beijing on Hong Kong on June 30.
The court on July 30, 2021 sentenced him to 9 years in jail.
Source: Stand News #Jul30
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Is National Security Law Turning Hong Kong Into a Launchpad for China's #LegalTerrorism?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22449
First #NSL Case in Hong Kong: Prosecution Cites Chinese Law Books to Assist Judge's Sentencing
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30651
Pleading for the First #NationalSecurityLaw Conviction -- Hongkonger Raises Sign in Silence: "If there is no jury, does #CommonLaw still exist?"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30649
After Didi, China launches cybersecurity probe into more U.S.-listed firms
China's cyberspace watchdog said on Monday it is investigating online recruiter Zhipin.com, and truck-hailing apps Huochebang and Yunmanman, ramping up a crackdown on the mainland's tech companies amid tightened regulations on data security.
The announcement comes a day after the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) ordered a suspension of app downloads for Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global Inc, which went public in a U.S. listing last month.
Full Truck Alliance, the result of a merger between Huochebang and Yunmanman, and Kanzhun Ltd, the owner of Zhipin.com, went public in the U.S. stock market last month.
Source: Reuters #Jul05
https://t.co/DbqIDc8CWU
#Didi #Zhipin #China #US #Stock
China's cyberspace watchdog said on Monday it is investigating online recruiter Zhipin.com, and truck-hailing apps Huochebang and Yunmanman, ramping up a crackdown on the mainland's tech companies amid tightened regulations on data security.
The announcement comes a day after the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) ordered a suspension of app downloads for Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global Inc, which went public in a U.S. listing last month.
Full Truck Alliance, the result of a merger between Huochebang and Yunmanman, and Kanzhun Ltd, the owner of Zhipin.com, went public in the U.S. stock market last month.
Source: Reuters #Jul05
https://t.co/DbqIDc8CWU
#Didi #Zhipin #China #US #Stock
#PoliceState
Plain-clothes police watch over civilians rooting for #HongKongOlympians
On the morning of July 30, 2021, Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Bernadette Haughey won her second silver medal in 100m freestyle.
Hundreds of Hongkongers gathered at Kwun Tong's APM mall watch the live broadcast and root for her.
Earlier on, it was rumored that police may be sent to the mall to investigate a suspected case connected to the violation of national anthem law.
On July 30, young black-clad citizens, while leaving the mall after watching the live broadcast, were intercepted, and searched by Hong Kong police.
According to those who were searched, it was suspected that plain-clothes police have been stationed at the mall to watch over civilians. The police targeted at civilians leaving the mall and took them back to the mall for search.
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong #Jul30
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Plain-clothes police watch over civilians rooting for #HongKongOlympians
On the morning of July 30, 2021, Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Bernadette Haughey won her second silver medal in 100m freestyle.
Hundreds of Hongkongers gathered at Kwun Tong's APM mall watch the live broadcast and root for her.
Earlier on, it was rumored that police may be sent to the mall to investigate a suspected case connected to the violation of national anthem law.
On July 30, young black-clad citizens, while leaving the mall after watching the live broadcast, were intercepted, and searched by Hong Kong police.
According to those who were searched, it was suspected that plain-clothes police have been stationed at the mall to watch over civilians. The police targeted at civilians leaving the mall and took them back to the mall for search.
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong #Jul30
https://www.facebook.com/112467260231947/posts/371249407687063/
#PoliceState
Police probes booing of China's #NationalAnthem as Locals Cheer for #HongKongAthletes
[Editor's note: Hong Kong is represented by its own sport team in international competitions. Hong Kong has its own emblem, but China's anthem is used.]
Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-Long won his first Olympic gold medal on July 26, 2021. It is the second Olympic Gold in Hong Kong history.
His fellow citizens gathered at Kwun Tong's APM mall for live broadcast. It was reportedly that booing was heard as China's anthem was played during the medal ceremony.
Hong Kong police later announced launching an investigation into the incident. A spokesperson supplemented that East Kowloon Police Regional Public Events Investigation Unit will oversee this case and collect relevant evidence.
Source: Ming Pao #Jul29
IImage: #FirstHand
Police probes booing of China's #NationalAnthem as Locals Cheer for #HongKongAthletes
[Editor's note: Hong Kong is represented by its own sport team in international competitions. Hong Kong has its own emblem, but China's anthem is used.]
Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-Long won his first Olympic gold medal on July 26, 2021. It is the second Olympic Gold in Hong Kong history.
His fellow citizens gathered at Kwun Tong's APM mall for live broadcast. It was reportedly that booing was heard as China's anthem was played during the medal ceremony.
Hong Kong police later announced launching an investigation into the incident. A spokesperson supplemented that East Kowloon Police Regional Public Events Investigation Unit will oversee this case and collect relevant evidence.
Source: Ming Pao #Jul29
IImage: #FirstHand
Young men arrested for “sending angry emoji” targeting pro-China media outlet in Hong Kong
Source: Inmedia HK #Jul29
#PoliceState #WhiteTerror #TVB #BoycottTVB #FreeSpeech
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Source: Inmedia HK #Jul29
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Young men arrested for “sending angry emoji” targeting pro-China media outlet in Hong Kong
On July 29, Hong Kong police arrested two men over a suspected media boycott campaign. The 18-year-old and 26-year-old were allegedly connected to a Facebook group that contained intimidating messages against a media firm and the Police Force.
The two men were accused of inciting others to attack staff from the firm, police officers and their relatives, as well as on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal intimidation and inciting others to take part in unlawful assembly.
Reporters questioned whether “boycott” and “sending angry emoji” are criminal offences.
Superintendent Wilson Tam, from the force's Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau claimed officers had gone through all the posts, targeting over 100 entities. The particular Facebook group had pressurised them to withdraw advertisements on that media organization, which could cause financial losses to the media company, or damage its reputation.
The Facebook page, “Boycott TVB”, responded to the case in the afternoon, stating that they are not connected to the those being arrested. The page reiterated that they have always been advocating via “peaceful, rational and non-violent” means for advertises to stop partnering with controversial media and oppose any means to damage media organizations, advertisers' personal or property.
Source: Inmedia HK #Jul29
#PoliceState #WhiteTerror #TVB #BoycottTVB #FreeSpeech
On July 29, Hong Kong police arrested two men over a suspected media boycott campaign. The 18-year-old and 26-year-old were allegedly connected to a Facebook group that contained intimidating messages against a media firm and the Police Force.
The two men were accused of inciting others to attack staff from the firm, police officers and their relatives, as well as on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal intimidation and inciting others to take part in unlawful assembly.
Reporters questioned whether “boycott” and “sending angry emoji” are criminal offences.
Superintendent Wilson Tam, from the force's Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau claimed officers had gone through all the posts, targeting over 100 entities. The particular Facebook group had pressurised them to withdraw advertisements on that media organization, which could cause financial losses to the media company, or damage its reputation.
The Facebook page, “Boycott TVB”, responded to the case in the afternoon, stating that they are not connected to the those being arrested. The page reiterated that they have always been advocating via “peaceful, rational and non-violent” means for advertises to stop partnering with controversial media and oppose any means to damage media organizations, advertisers' personal or property.
Source: Inmedia HK #Jul29
#PoliceState #WhiteTerror #TVB #BoycottTVB #FreeSpeech
US Government updates the announcement of supply chains involving Xinjiang indicating there is high risk of offending the law
Source: I-Cable #Jul13
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US Government updates the announcement of supply chains involving Xinjiang indicating there is high risk of offending the law
USA updates the announcement of supply chains involving Xinjiang, the added contents indicates that there might confront high risk of offending the laws if not breaking away the relevant supply chain.
Updated announcement clearly indicates that there is misdemeanor related to continuously genocide and violating human rights in Xinjiang, and they keep the descriptions related to forced labor, human rights violation and invasive monitor, and shows these actions gains support from the country.
The Trade Representative Office and Labor Department has participated in formulating the announcement and enclose the links of information from various departments. The announcement indicates that they have considered how serious and how big the scale for human rights violation, if enterprises and individuals don’t quit the involved supply chain and the relevant investments related to Xinjiang, they may confront the high risk of offending US laws.
Source: I-Cable #Jul13
http://cablenews.i-cable.com/ci/news/article/37/749506?utm_source=hk.iott.app&utm_campaign=share&ts=1626292919418
#US #government #supplychain #Xinjiang #investment
USA updates the announcement of supply chains involving Xinjiang, the added contents indicates that there might confront high risk of offending the laws if not breaking away the relevant supply chain.
Updated announcement clearly indicates that there is misdemeanor related to continuously genocide and violating human rights in Xinjiang, and they keep the descriptions related to forced labor, human rights violation and invasive monitor, and shows these actions gains support from the country.
The Trade Representative Office and Labor Department has participated in formulating the announcement and enclose the links of information from various departments. The announcement indicates that they have considered how serious and how big the scale for human rights violation, if enterprises and individuals don’t quit the involved supply chain and the relevant investments related to Xinjiang, they may confront the high risk of offending US laws.
Source: I-Cable #Jul13
http://cablenews.i-cable.com/ci/news/article/37/749506?utm_source=hk.iott.app&utm_campaign=share&ts=1626292919418
#US #government #supplychain #Xinjiang #investment
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Cabinet split grows over China’s role in UK’s electric car industry
A growing cabinet split has developed over China’s role in the UK electric car supply chain as the government wrestles over how to handle economic ties to the superpower, The Independent can reveal.
Senior Conservatives fear the UK is “falling into a trap” by handing over sensitive aspects of its “green industrial revolution” to a regime that threatens British security.
MPs who have sought to raise these concerns have found they are increasingly isolated, with the prime minister suggesting such fears are overblown, according to those familiar with the discussions.
Source: Independent #Jul29
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/china-electric-car-industry-government-b1891515.html
#Cabinet China #UK #ElectricCar #Industry
A growing cabinet split has developed over China’s role in the UK electric car supply chain as the government wrestles over how to handle economic ties to the superpower, The Independent can reveal.
Senior Conservatives fear the UK is “falling into a trap” by handing over sensitive aspects of its “green industrial revolution” to a regime that threatens British security.
MPs who have sought to raise these concerns have found they are increasingly isolated, with the prime minister suggesting such fears are overblown, according to those familiar with the discussions.
Source: Independent #Jul29
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/china-electric-car-industry-government-b1891515.html
#Cabinet China #UK #ElectricCar #Industry
Amazon’s Crackdown on Chinese Sellers
Amazon has suspended hundreds of top Chinese sellers over the past two months. The company seems to be just now enforcing its rules for blatant policy violations like manipulating customer reviews. Tactics that some of those sellers have used for years.
Mpow and Aukey were the first major suspended sellers at the end of April. According to Marketplace Pulse data, the list has expanded to nearly 300 individual seller accounts (all based in China) and includes dozens of previously best-selling items. Total yearly sales of the suspended sellers exceed $1 billion.
Fairywill’s powered toothbrush, for example, has been among the top 5 five best-sellers on Amazon for at least three years. It had amassed over 75,000 reviews with an overall 4.5 out of 5-star rating. It had more reviews and routinely out-sold more expensive competitors from established brands like Philips and Oral-B.
Source: Marketplace Pulse #Jul05
https://bit.ly/3ykaEa0
#Amazon #Suspense #Chinese #Seller
Amazon has suspended hundreds of top Chinese sellers over the past two months. The company seems to be just now enforcing its rules for blatant policy violations like manipulating customer reviews. Tactics that some of those sellers have used for years.
Mpow and Aukey were the first major suspended sellers at the end of April. According to Marketplace Pulse data, the list has expanded to nearly 300 individual seller accounts (all based in China) and includes dozens of previously best-selling items. Total yearly sales of the suspended sellers exceed $1 billion.
Fairywill’s powered toothbrush, for example, has been among the top 5 five best-sellers on Amazon for at least three years. It had amassed over 75,000 reviews with an overall 4.5 out of 5-star rating. It had more reviews and routinely out-sold more expensive competitors from established brands like Philips and Oral-B.
Source: Marketplace Pulse #Jul05
https://bit.ly/3ykaEa0
#Amazon #Suspense #Chinese #Seller
#FirstHand #Jul31
Hongkonger Never Forget Prince Edward Station Attack, 23 monthd ago
23 months ago, on August 31 2019, Hong Kong police barged into a subway train arriving at the Prince Edward station and, discriminately, assaulted pro-democracy protesters and passengers in the cabinet on their way home.
It was one of the goriest incidents during the anti-extradition law amendment bill movement in 2019, where civilians covered in blood were seen holding nothing but broken umbrellas to protect each other and some injured ones being left unattended in agony when police officers guarded against first aiders and medics from entering the scene to provide medical care.
The incident has then been remembered as 831 incident and commemorated every month.
This night, amidst growing white terror in the city and National Security threat, some Hongkongers continued to bring white flowers to the scene to show respect for those who have resisted, risked, and even sacrificed in this pro-democracy movement and a small home-made poster was seen hoisted on a nearby handrail.
#PrinceEdward831 #Remembrance #23months
Hongkonger Never Forget Prince Edward Station Attack, 23 monthd ago
23 months ago, on August 31 2019, Hong Kong police barged into a subway train arriving at the Prince Edward station and, discriminately, assaulted pro-democracy protesters and passengers in the cabinet on their way home.
It was one of the goriest incidents during the anti-extradition law amendment bill movement in 2019, where civilians covered in blood were seen holding nothing but broken umbrellas to protect each other and some injured ones being left unattended in agony when police officers guarded against first aiders and medics from entering the scene to provide medical care.
The incident has then been remembered as 831 incident and commemorated every month.
This night, amidst growing white terror in the city and National Security threat, some Hongkongers continued to bring white flowers to the scene to show respect for those who have resisted, risked, and even sacrificed in this pro-democracy movement and a small home-made poster was seen hoisted on a nearby handrail.
#PrinceEdward831 #Remembrance #23months
#PoliceState #Censorship
HK Government Cut Ties with Professional Teachers' Union After China Calls it "Cancer"
Source: In-Media HK #Jul31
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HK Government Cut Ties with Professional Teachers' Union After China Calls it "Cancer"
Source: In-Media HK #Jul31
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