#PoliticalSuppression #BNO
Hong Kong authorities tells 14 countries to stop accepting special British passport
//The Hong Kong government on March 25, 2021 confirmed a Reuters report that it had told 14 countries to stop accepting a British travel document that many of its young people use to apply for working holiday visas in Europe, North America and parts of Asia...
“The Hong Kong government has no authority to dictate which passports foreign governments recognise as valid,” a spokeswoman for the British Foreign Office said when asked about the Reuters report.
“The UK will continue to issue British Nationals (Overseas) passports which remain valid travel documents.”
Almost 3 million Hong Kong residents hold or are eligible for the BNO document that was created ahead of Britain handing the city back to Chinese rule in 1997.
Hong Kong has also started to mirror mainland China by not recognising dual nationality, preventing for the first time foreign diplomats from visiting locals with foreign passports in detention...//
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security-passports-exclusive-idUSKBN2BH0PR
Source: Reuters #Mar25
#FailedState #Mainlandization #Passport #TravellingDocument
Hong Kong authorities tells 14 countries to stop accepting special British passport
//The Hong Kong government on March 25, 2021 confirmed a Reuters report that it had told 14 countries to stop accepting a British travel document that many of its young people use to apply for working holiday visas in Europe, North America and parts of Asia...
“The Hong Kong government has no authority to dictate which passports foreign governments recognise as valid,” a spokeswoman for the British Foreign Office said when asked about the Reuters report.
“The UK will continue to issue British Nationals (Overseas) passports which remain valid travel documents.”
Almost 3 million Hong Kong residents hold or are eligible for the BNO document that was created ahead of Britain handing the city back to Chinese rule in 1997.
Hong Kong has also started to mirror mainland China by not recognising dual nationality, preventing for the first time foreign diplomats from visiting locals with foreign passports in detention...//
Read full article:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security-passports-exclusive-idUSKBN2BH0PR
Source: Reuters #Mar25
#FailedState #Mainlandization #Passport #TravellingDocument
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Exclusive: Hong Kong tells foreign governments to stop accepting special British passport
The Hong Kong government on Thursday confirmed a Reuters report that it had told 14 countries to stop accepting a British travel document that many of its young people use to apply for working holiday visas in Europe, North America and parts of Asia.
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HK Authorities Raze 10,000 Sq. Feet of #Agriculture To The Ground, Local Farmers Could Merely Rescue Surviving Crops
On April 9, 2021, Mr. Chik, a Hong Kong farmer, was notified by the Lands Department that staff from the Civil Engineering and Development Department are “doing work” on their farmland in Tsiu Keng Pang Uk Village.
When he arrived, he found that all his crops had been razed down and the affected area was estimated to be more than 10,000 square feet.
“If there are roots, they can still grow.” Mr. Chik and the farmers who came to help search around the field for any plants that could still be grown and took them away. “We are trying to save as many as possible.”
They placed the rescued plants and wood planks on handcarts and took them to a small field outside of one of the farmer’s house for temporary storage.
“If you ask where I can move my field, I really don’t know. The whole New Territories is being resumed, all our living spaces are compromised for the sake of development, where else could we go?”
Source: In-Media HK #April17
https://bit.ly/2Qeuq5E
#FailedState #NewTerritories #LandResumption #Farmland
HK Authorities Raze 10,000 Sq. Feet of #Agriculture To The Ground, Local Farmers Could Merely Rescue Surviving Crops
On April 9, 2021, Mr. Chik, a Hong Kong farmer, was notified by the Lands Department that staff from the Civil Engineering and Development Department are “doing work” on their farmland in Tsiu Keng Pang Uk Village.
When he arrived, he found that all his crops had been razed down and the affected area was estimated to be more than 10,000 square feet.
“If there are roots, they can still grow.” Mr. Chik and the farmers who came to help search around the field for any plants that could still be grown and took them away. “We are trying to save as many as possible.”
They placed the rescued plants and wood planks on handcarts and took them to a small field outside of one of the farmer’s house for temporary storage.
“If you ask where I can move my field, I really don’t know. The whole New Territories is being resumed, all our living spaces are compromised for the sake of development, where else could we go?”
Source: In-Media HK #April17
https://bit.ly/2Qeuq5E
#FailedState #NewTerritories #LandResumption #Farmland
#Mainlandization #PoliceState
Over 100 Police Evict Residents From Village in Hong Kong
Source: InMedia; Apple Daily #Apr27
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Source: InMedia; Apple Daily #Apr27
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Over 100 Police Evict Residents From Village in Hong Kong
On April 27, 2021 in Hong Kong, Fung Chi Tsuen, a village in Wang Chau located in New Territories, was cordoned off by the police. The staff from the Lands Department cut off the water and electricity supply by force. The authorities evicted a dozen residents after a standoff.
Ms Au Yeung, one of the remaining residents, asked the government to give them two more weeks to pack, but the Lands Department refused.
Ms Au Yeung broke into tears, "I am miserable enough. You are cornering me. I have no dignity left." She lamented that her life is being taken away.
Ms Au Yeung told the authorities, "it is my private land." However, the staff ignored her and said, "it's time for me to work."
The staff of the Lands Department and the government-hired security guards then destroyed the wire fences with scissors and hammers. They tried to get into Ms Au Yeung's house to force her to leave.
Other remaining residents also questioned why the police has to deployed over 100 squad members, plainclothes and uniformed officers to deal wity just 4 households.
Source: InMedia; Apple Daily #Apr27
https://bit.ly/3tYbSWd
https://bit.ly/3gOEg9l
#WanChau #FungChiTsuen #Eviction #HongKongVillage
Over 100 Police Evict Residents From Village in Hong Kong
On April 27, 2021 in Hong Kong, Fung Chi Tsuen, a village in Wang Chau located in New Territories, was cordoned off by the police. The staff from the Lands Department cut off the water and electricity supply by force. The authorities evicted a dozen residents after a standoff.
Ms Au Yeung, one of the remaining residents, asked the government to give them two more weeks to pack, but the Lands Department refused.
Ms Au Yeung broke into tears, "I am miserable enough. You are cornering me. I have no dignity left." She lamented that her life is being taken away.
Ms Au Yeung told the authorities, "it is my private land." However, the staff ignored her and said, "it's time for me to work."
The staff of the Lands Department and the government-hired security guards then destroyed the wire fences with scissors and hammers. They tried to get into Ms Au Yeung's house to force her to leave.
Other remaining residents also questioned why the police has to deployed over 100 squad members, plainclothes and uniformed officers to deal wity just 4 households.
Source: InMedia; Apple Daily #Apr27
https://bit.ly/3tYbSWd
https://bit.ly/3gOEg9l
#WanChau #FungChiTsuen #Eviction #HongKongVillage
獨立媒體
【橫洲收地】地政斷水電剪欄入屋要求立即離開：我夠鐘就要開工 歐陽太：我已經無晒尊嚴 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒報導）地政處、警察和外判保安今早殺入橫洲收地，地政處截斷村內水電，並要求仍留守的歐陽太立即遷出。歐陽太要求給予14日作搬遷，她一度情緒激動，「我真係好慘，你哋已經迫到我咁樣，我已經無晒尊嚴。」她慨嘆，自己的生活遭奪去，地政處人員和外判則是工作。 地政人員和歐陽太講數，在致電予上級後，開出3日為限。雙方在現場談判，歐陽太落淚要求改為給予7日，「
#Mainlandization #Economy
The Times: "How #Beijing bought up #Britain"
//Chinese investors have amassed a portfolio of #UK businesses, infrastructure, property and other assets worth nearly £135 billion, almost twice as much as was previously suspected.
The swift and largely unnoticed buying spree includes at least £44 billion of purchases by Chinese state-owned entities.
More than 80 of the 200 investments uncovered by The Sunday Times have taken place since 2019. These include:
- Stakes in critical infrastructure providers including Thames Water, UK Power Networks and Heathrow airport
- Nearly £57 billion worth of shares in FTSE 100 companies according to exclusive research by the data provider Argus Vickers
- About £10 billion worth of property and at least 17 private schools.//
Read full article:
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/revealed-how-china-is-buying-up-britain
Source: Times #May3
The Times: "How #Beijing bought up #Britain"
//Chinese investors have amassed a portfolio of #UK businesses, infrastructure, property and other assets worth nearly £135 billion, almost twice as much as was previously suspected.
The swift and largely unnoticed buying spree includes at least £44 billion of purchases by Chinese state-owned entities.
More than 80 of the 200 investments uncovered by The Sunday Times have taken place since 2019. These include:
- Stakes in critical infrastructure providers including Thames Water, UK Power Networks and Heathrow airport
- Nearly £57 billion worth of shares in FTSE 100 companies according to exclusive research by the data provider Argus Vickers
- About £10 billion worth of property and at least 17 private schools.//
Read full article:
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/revealed-how-china-is-buying-up-britain
Source: Times #May3
#Education #Mainlandization
Chinese Students Surge in Hong Kong Universities Following Social Movement and #Covid19 Crisis
Source: Mingpao #May10
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Chinese Students Surge in Hong Kong Universities Following Social Movement and #Covid19 Crisis
Source: Mingpao #May10
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Chinese Students Surge in Hong Kong Universities Following Social Movement and #Covid19 Crisis
Following the eruption of the 2019 Anti-ELAB movements and amid the coronavirus pandemic, it is found that more Chinese students have been admitted the universities in Hong Kong.
According to the documents released by the Education Bureau, among the 8 UFC-funded universities, 6 made new heights in the admission of Chinese students in the 2020/21 Academic Year.
Particularly in #LingnanUniversity, #BaptistUniversity and #EducationUniversity, the
student composition is greatly imbalanced, with Chinese students making up 80% of all non-local students.
The University Grants Committee (#UGC) claimed that international undergraduate admission has taken a hit owing to the pandemic, thwarting the plans of overseas talents to study in Hong Kong.
Source: Mingpao #May10
https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%e6%b8%af%e8%81%9e/article/20210510/s00002/1620584135584/%e5%8f%8d%e4%bf%ae%e4%be%8b%e9%81%8b%e5%8b%95%e5%be%8c-6%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e5%85%a7%e5%9c%b0%e7%94%9f%e4%bd%94%e6%af%94%e5%8d%87-%e6%b8%af%e7%94%9f%e7%94%b3%e8%ab%8b%e8%b5%b4%e5%8f%b0%e8%ae%80%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8-%e4%ba%ba%e6%95%b8%e5%a2%9e%e5%9b%9b%e6%88%90
#University #AntiELAB #HongKongStudents #ChineseStudents
Chinese Students Surge in Hong Kong Universities Following Social Movement and #Covid19 Crisis
Following the eruption of the 2019 Anti-ELAB movements and amid the coronavirus pandemic, it is found that more Chinese students have been admitted the universities in Hong Kong.
According to the documents released by the Education Bureau, among the 8 UFC-funded universities, 6 made new heights in the admission of Chinese students in the 2020/21 Academic Year.
Particularly in #LingnanUniversity, #BaptistUniversity and #EducationUniversity, the
student composition is greatly imbalanced, with Chinese students making up 80% of all non-local students.
The University Grants Committee (#UGC) claimed that international undergraduate admission has taken a hit owing to the pandemic, thwarting the plans of overseas talents to study in Hong Kong.
Source: Mingpao #May10
https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%e6%b8%af%e8%81%9e/article/20210510/s00002/1620584135584/%e5%8f%8d%e4%bf%ae%e4%be%8b%e9%81%8b%e5%8b%95%e5%be%8c-6%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e5%85%a7%e5%9c%b0%e7%94%9f%e4%bd%94%e6%af%94%e5%8d%87-%e6%b8%af%e7%94%9f%e7%94%b3%e8%ab%8b%e8%b5%b4%e5%8f%b0%e8%ae%80%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8-%e4%ba%ba%e6%95%b8%e5%a2%9e%e5%9b%9b%e6%88%90
#University #AntiELAB #HongKongStudents #ChineseStudents
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反修例運動後 6大學內地生佔比升 港生申請赴台讀大學 人數增四成 - 20210510 - 港聞
【明報專訊】反修例風波及新冠疫情夾擊，坊間流傳本港流失大量內地生，不過八大及自資院校數據未有反映此現象。據教育局資料，8間資助大學中，在發生反修例事件後的2020/21學年，6間大學的內地生佔整體學生比例均有上升，最高的港大達16.7%。非本地生組成依然不均，內地生佔比同樣上升，嶺大、浸大、教大則有逾八成非本地學士生為內地生。教資會稱，今學年的海外招生情况難免受疫情影響，擾亂海外學生到香港學習的計劃。
#Mainlandization #CivilService
HK Authorities To Implement Exchange Programme with China for All #CivilServants
After drastically changing the electoral system, Hong Kong Chief Executive #CarrieLam said on an interview with China media that Hong Kong had to “enhance” its public service system, education system and media environment.
Talking to China's state media #CCTV, Lam revealed more details about the civil servants' "Temporary Post Exchange Programme" between China and Hong Kong.
“Very soon, the Hong Kong SAR Government is going to sign relevant agreements with Guangdong and Shenzhen to allow civil servants to exchange posts temporarily.”
#PatrickNip, Secretary for the Civil Service in Hong Kong, announced that all civil servants must attend one Temporary Post Exchange programme in their 3-year probation to be considered for appointment on permanent terms.
Source: Apple Daily #May10
https://bit.ly/2SBOnEl
#FailedState #MadeinChina
HK Authorities To Implement Exchange Programme with China for All #CivilServants
After drastically changing the electoral system, Hong Kong Chief Executive #CarrieLam said on an interview with China media that Hong Kong had to “enhance” its public service system, education system and media environment.
Talking to China's state media #CCTV, Lam revealed more details about the civil servants' "Temporary Post Exchange Programme" between China and Hong Kong.
“Very soon, the Hong Kong SAR Government is going to sign relevant agreements with Guangdong and Shenzhen to allow civil servants to exchange posts temporarily.”
#PatrickNip, Secretary for the Civil Service in Hong Kong, announced that all civil servants must attend one Temporary Post Exchange programme in their 3-year probation to be considered for appointment on permanent terms.
Source: Apple Daily #May10
https://bit.ly/2SBOnEl
#FailedState #MadeinChina
#Mainlandization #FailedState
Hong Kong Goverment Closes Down its Office in Taiwan: "Not Covid-related"
On May 18, 2021, the Hong Kong SAR government announced that the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taiwan will be shut down immediately.
The government claimed that the decision has nothing to do with the latest Covid-19 spike in Taiwan, but refused to disclose the actual reason.
Source: Apple Daily #May19 #Taiwan
Hong Kong Goverment Closes Down its Office in Taiwan: "Not Covid-related"
On May 18, 2021, the Hong Kong SAR government announced that the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taiwan will be shut down immediately.
The government claimed that the decision has nothing to do with the latest Covid-19 spike in Taiwan, but refused to disclose the actual reason.
Source: Apple Daily #May19 #Taiwan
11500 sq. meters of government land in Tai Kok Tsui, Hong Kong is chosen to be the permanent office for Safeguarding National Security of the PRC Central People Government.
#NationalSecurity #Mainlandization #FailedState #ChineseGovernment #CCP #GoHKgraphics
#NationalSecurity #Mainlandization #FailedState #ChineseGovernment #CCP #GoHKgraphics
#Mainlandization #Regime
Hong Kong Government Appoints Designated Lawyers to At Least 8 National Security Case Defendants
Source: Stand News; #Nov29
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Hong Kong Government Appoints Designated Lawyers to At Least 8 National Security Case Defendants
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Hong Kong Government Appoints Designated Lawyers to At Least 8 National Security Defendants
In Hong Kong, at least eight defendants of National Security Law cases, who had successfully acquired legal aid, failed to nominate the same lawyer who was originally in charge of the case to continue representing them in ongoing court cases.
Instead, they were re-assigned to lawyers designated by the government's Legal Aid Department.
Responding to media inquiry, the Department revealed that, as of 22 November 2021, 29 cases involving National Security Law have been granted Legal Aid assistance. Among these cases, the Government appointed 20 lawyers and 19 barristers, including 2 senior legal counsels.
The Department cited the so-called "Legal Aid Improvement Measures" as a reason, but refused to reveal the date when the new measures would be fully implemented.
Nevertheless, the Department confirmed that the option to nominate lawyer has been removed from the Legal Aid application form. The government claimed that this is "in support of the preparatory works necessary for the Legal Aid Reform".
Source: Stand News; #Nov29
https://thestandnews.page.link/p6XfWgtHsVLDp6vW7
#Court #AppointedLawyer #Defence #LegalAidDepartment #FailedState #PoliticalOppression
Hong Kong Government Appoints Designated Lawyers to At Least 8 National Security Defendants
In Hong Kong, at least eight defendants of National Security Law cases, who had successfully acquired legal aid, failed to nominate the same lawyer who was originally in charge of the case to continue representing them in ongoing court cases.
Instead, they were re-assigned to lawyers designated by the government's Legal Aid Department.
Responding to media inquiry, the Department revealed that, as of 22 November 2021, 29 cases involving National Security Law have been granted Legal Aid assistance. Among these cases, the Government appointed 20 lawyers and 19 barristers, including 2 senior legal counsels.
The Department cited the so-called "Legal Aid Improvement Measures" as a reason, but refused to reveal the date when the new measures would be fully implemented.
Nevertheless, the Department confirmed that the option to nominate lawyer has been removed from the Legal Aid application form. The government claimed that this is "in support of the preparatory works necessary for the Legal Aid Reform".
Source: Stand News; #Nov29
https://thestandnews.page.link/p6XfWgtHsVLDp6vW7
#Court #AppointedLawyer #Defence #LegalAidDepartment #FailedState #PoliticalOppression
As Hong Kong’s Covid crisis continues, Beijing makes its presence felt stronger than ever
1. Chinese workers sent to Hong Kong
//Recently, the traffic has been busier than usual in Lok Ma Chau, a village on Hong Kong’s northern border. Heavy-duty trucks shuttle mainland Chinese workers to and from the mostly wetland district, where they are building a makeshift hospital to treat Covid-19 patients...//
2. Arrival of Chinese Medics, and Caregivers
//With mainland Chinese medics and caregivers now staffing Hong Kong’s coronavirus facilities, the two-lane crossing in the city’s northernmost district has emerged as a physical manifestation of the shrinking space between Beijing and the semi-autonomous territory...//
3. HK Government's Distribution of Chinese medication that is not registered
//Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced during a Covid-19 press briefing on Friday that the city would start distributing kits to households with rapid test kits, face masks and traditional Chinese medication – Lianhua Qingwen – donated by the mainland.
The medication has not been registered with the city’s pharmaceutical board, a requirement that was waived under the emergency laws...//
4. Construction Projects by Chinese Companies
//While infrastructure projects typically involve construction firms submitting tenders to compete for billion-dollar contracts, all of the facilities being built with mainland aid have been handed over to Chinese State Construction Engineering, a state-owned company.//
5. Mainlandization
//At an opening ceremony for the newest centre in the northern district of Yuen Long on Thursday, top Hong Kong officials stood at attention as they watched a video of toiling construction workers, portrayed as worked-to-the-bone heroes. A song in Mandarin, instead of the Cantonese language spoken in Hong Kong, played in the background.//
Read the full article:
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/03/26/as-hong-kongs-covid-crisis-continues-beijing-makes-its-presence-felt-stronger-than-ever/
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Mar26
#Mainlandization #Beijing #HongKong #FailedState #Covid19 #Pandemic
1. Chinese workers sent to Hong Kong
//Recently, the traffic has been busier than usual in Lok Ma Chau, a village on Hong Kong’s northern border. Heavy-duty trucks shuttle mainland Chinese workers to and from the mostly wetland district, where they are building a makeshift hospital to treat Covid-19 patients...//
2. Arrival of Chinese Medics, and Caregivers
//With mainland Chinese medics and caregivers now staffing Hong Kong’s coronavirus facilities, the two-lane crossing in the city’s northernmost district has emerged as a physical manifestation of the shrinking space between Beijing and the semi-autonomous territory...//
3. HK Government's Distribution of Chinese medication that is not registered
//Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced during a Covid-19 press briefing on Friday that the city would start distributing kits to households with rapid test kits, face masks and traditional Chinese medication – Lianhua Qingwen – donated by the mainland.
The medication has not been registered with the city’s pharmaceutical board, a requirement that was waived under the emergency laws...//
4. Construction Projects by Chinese Companies
//While infrastructure projects typically involve construction firms submitting tenders to compete for billion-dollar contracts, all of the facilities being built with mainland aid have been handed over to Chinese State Construction Engineering, a state-owned company.//
5. Mainlandization
//At an opening ceremony for the newest centre in the northern district of Yuen Long on Thursday, top Hong Kong officials stood at attention as they watched a video of toiling construction workers, portrayed as worked-to-the-bone heroes. A song in Mandarin, instead of the Cantonese language spoken in Hong Kong, played in the background.//
Read the full article:
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/03/26/as-hong-kongs-covid-crisis-continues-beijing-makes-its-presence-felt-stronger-than-ever/
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Mar26
#Mainlandization #Beijing #HongKong #FailedState #Covid19 #Pandemic
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As Hong Kong’s Covid crisis continues, Beijing makes its presence felt stronger than ever
This article was published as part of a new affiliation with The Guardian. Recently, the traffic has been busier than usual in Lok Ma Chau, a village on Hong Kong’s northern border. Heavy-dut…
Hong Kong Schools Schedule National Security Education Activities, Mainland Exchange Tours
source: In-Media HK #Sep04
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Hong Kong Schools Schedule National Security Education Activities, Mainland Exchange Tours
Following the Education Bureau's (#EDB) push to increase emphasis on "Citizenship and National Security Education", many Hong Kong schools have scheduled numerous activities around patriotic topics.
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Hong Kong's “National Education Calendar” suggests discussing #ChineseCommunistParty development and watching three "patriotic anti-Japanese" films a year
https://t.me/BeWaterHK/866
According to the "Primary School Profiles 2022" published by the EDB in September, these activities include exchange trips with schools in mainland China and quiz competitions. Out of the 500-plus primary schools in Hong Kong, 59 will be organizing flag-raising teams this year.
HKFEW Wong Cho Bau School, run by the pro-Beijing Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers (#HKFEW), plans to establish exchange tours with sister schools in mainland China. The school aims to "deepen the students' knowledge of the history and culture of the motherland" through poetry reading, studying Chinese music and water painting.
Alliance Primary School in Kowloon Tong, ranked among the top primary schools in the city, will host a "Life in the Mainland Experience Tour" in primary year 5, "to let students gain a deeper understanding of student life in poorer areas, and to learn to give and be thankful". ELCHK Hung Hom Lutheran Primary School will have "scholarship tours", sending students abroad on exchanges with sister schools in places such as Canada and Beijing, so they could learn more about the world and the motherland. Several schools belonging to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals will also participate in the EDB's mainland exchange program.
Many schools have followed the EDB's suggested calendars and planned events on "important dates". ELCHK Faith Love Lutheran School explains: "Through activities such as Nanjing Massacre memorial day, constitution day, flag-raising ceremonies, and Speeches under the National Flag, students will learn National Security Education, and develop their concept of their country and respect for rule of law."
[editor's note: "Speeches under the National Flag" is a routine part of flag-raising ceremonies in China's schools, featuring speeches by teachers and outstanding students, as well as individuals deemed "model workers" by the Communist Party. The practice is prescribed under China's National Flag Law, so that students from kindergarten onward could "develop a sense of duty to love the country."]
In addition to events on "important dates", many schools are integrating national security education into their regular curriculum. Diocesan Girls' Junior School and SKH Chi Fu Chi Nam Primary School are among the schools who stated this intention.
source: In-Media HK #Sep04
https://bit.ly/3CXtNDM
#NationalEducation #NationalSecurityLaw #NationalFlagLaw #Education #Mainlandization
Following the Education Bureau's (#EDB) push to increase emphasis on "Citizenship and National Security Education", many Hong Kong schools have scheduled numerous activities around patriotic topics.
Read more:
Hong Kong's “National Education Calendar” suggests discussing #ChineseCommunistParty development and watching three "patriotic anti-Japanese" films a year
https://t.me/BeWaterHK/866
According to the "Primary School Profiles 2022" published by the EDB in September, these activities include exchange trips with schools in mainland China and quiz competitions. Out of the 500-plus primary schools in Hong Kong, 59 will be organizing flag-raising teams this year.
HKFEW Wong Cho Bau School, run by the pro-Beijing Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers (#HKFEW), plans to establish exchange tours with sister schools in mainland China. The school aims to "deepen the students' knowledge of the history and culture of the motherland" through poetry reading, studying Chinese music and water painting.
Alliance Primary School in Kowloon Tong, ranked among the top primary schools in the city, will host a "Life in the Mainland Experience Tour" in primary year 5, "to let students gain a deeper understanding of student life in poorer areas, and to learn to give and be thankful". ELCHK Hung Hom Lutheran Primary School will have "scholarship tours", sending students abroad on exchanges with sister schools in places such as Canada and Beijing, so they could learn more about the world and the motherland. Several schools belonging to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals will also participate in the EDB's mainland exchange program.
Many schools have followed the EDB's suggested calendars and planned events on "important dates". ELCHK Faith Love Lutheran School explains: "Through activities such as Nanjing Massacre memorial day, constitution day, flag-raising ceremonies, and Speeches under the National Flag, students will learn National Security Education, and develop their concept of their country and respect for rule of law."
[editor's note: "Speeches under the National Flag" is a routine part of flag-raising ceremonies in China's schools, featuring speeches by teachers and outstanding students, as well as individuals deemed "model workers" by the Communist Party. The practice is prescribed under China's National Flag Law, so that students from kindergarten onward could "develop a sense of duty to love the country."]
In addition to events on "important dates", many schools are integrating national security education into their regular curriculum. Diocesan Girls' Junior School and SKH Chi Fu Chi Nam Primary School are among the schools who stated this intention.
source: In-Media HK #Sep04
https://bit.ly/3CXtNDM
#NationalEducation #NationalSecurityLaw #NationalFlagLaw #Education #Mainlandization
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Hong Kong's “National Education Calendar” suggests discussing #ChineseCommunistParty development and watching three "patriotic anti-Japanese" films a year
In a letter to all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, the Education Bureau (#EDB) "strongly…
In a letter to all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, the Education Bureau (#EDB) "strongly…