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Over half respondents say Hong Kong is facing humanitarian crisis
Source: Inmediahk.net #Dec8
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Over half respondents say Hong Kong is facing humanitarian crisis
Source: Inmediahk.net #Dec8
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Over half respondents say Hong Kong is facing humanitarian crisis
The Department of Asian and Policy Studies of the Education University of Hong Kong (#EduHK) revealed findings of its biannual survey findings on December 8, 2020.
Findings showed an increasingly positive attitude towards asylum-seekers and refugees, alongside greater support for granting the right to work after remaining in Hong Kong for more than 5 year, and their right of abode for children.
Regarding Hongkongers’ views on human rights, the survey showed that the top concern of Hongkongers remained freedom of speech (17%), followed by police abuse of power (10%) and political freedom (10%). It is worth noting that no option was provided to this question. In 2018, excessive use of police power was not mentioned among respondents.
51% of survey respondents agreed that Hong Kong is facing a #HumanitarianCrisis.
The survey was carried out in the wake of the intense controversy surrounding the now-defunct extradition bill, Principal Investigator Dr Isabella Ng believes that the social unrest in the past year has had a major role to play in causing widespread apprehension towards the human rights situation in Hong Kong.
“Amidst the failure of the Hong Kong government to enter into genuinely constructive dialogue and cooperation with the community to defuse the hostility amongst different groups, human rights-related issues have been brought to the fore in the territory, once known for its tolerance, effective governance, and freedom,” Ng says.
The poll was commissioned by the Department of Asian and Policy Studies of The Education University of Hong Kong and wss conducted by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) between 6 April and 23 April, 2020.
The survey interviewed 1,002 Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong Chinese aged over 18, equivalent to a response rate of 57.1%.
Source: Inmediahk.net #Dec8
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Press Material of the Survey result on Hong Kong People’s view and understanding on the #Refugee and Human Rights issues
https://www.eduhk.hk/aps/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/English_Press-Release.pdf
Over half respondents say Hong Kong is facing humanitarian crisis
The Department of Asian and Policy Studies of the Education University of Hong Kong (#EduHK) revealed findings of its biannual survey findings on December 8, 2020.
Findings showed an increasingly positive attitude towards asylum-seekers and refugees, alongside greater support for granting the right to work after remaining in Hong Kong for more than 5 year, and their right of abode for children.
Regarding Hongkongers’ views on human rights, the survey showed that the top concern of Hongkongers remained freedom of speech (17%), followed by police abuse of power (10%) and political freedom (10%). It is worth noting that no option was provided to this question. In 2018, excessive use of police power was not mentioned among respondents.
51% of survey respondents agreed that Hong Kong is facing a #HumanitarianCrisis.
The survey was carried out in the wake of the intense controversy surrounding the now-defunct extradition bill, Principal Investigator Dr Isabella Ng believes that the social unrest in the past year has had a major role to play in causing widespread apprehension towards the human rights situation in Hong Kong.
“Amidst the failure of the Hong Kong government to enter into genuinely constructive dialogue and cooperation with the community to defuse the hostility amongst different groups, human rights-related issues have been brought to the fore in the territory, once known for its tolerance, effective governance, and freedom,” Ng says.
The poll was commissioned by the Department of Asian and Policy Studies of The Education University of Hong Kong and wss conducted by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) between 6 April and 23 April, 2020.
The survey interviewed 1,002 Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong Chinese aged over 18, equivalent to a response rate of 57.1%.
Source: Inmediahk.net #Dec8
https://bit.ly/3mVDFTJ
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Press Material of the Survey result on Hong Kong People’s view and understanding on the #Refugee and Human Rights issues
https://www.eduhk.hk/aps/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/English_Press-Release.pdf
#Censorship
Union demands explanation after #RTHK Cancels Person of the Year poll due to vote manipulation and unusual emails
RTHK Radio programme Backchat announced on Jan 4, 2021 that the annual “Person of the year” poll was cancelled due to vote manipulation and unusual emails received.
Later in the evening, RTHK Programme Staff Union posted a statement on Facebook pointing out that it was very strange to terminate the polllast minute, and demanded Eugene Fung, Deputy Director of Broadcasting, to elaborate on what the show meant by “vote manipulation”.
In its statement, the Union questioned the management’s decision in terminating the poll. The Union quoted the results in the past to support the fact that the poll has always positioned neutrally and the results only represented the most talked about person, place, or group. “Otherwise, Pui Pui (a crocodile captured in a river in Hong Kong who now resided in the Wetland Park) would not have been chosen to be one of the Persons of the year”.
The Union also pointed out that it has always been okay to have political figures such as “Students in Umbrella Movement”, “Protestors” and “Hong Kong Police” as nominees. In the statement, a Pro-Beijing media (上綱上線) was also criticised for targeting an “ordinary radio show” and ignoring the definition of a public figure.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#Poll #PersonoftheYear
Union demands explanation after #RTHK Cancels Person of the Year poll due to vote manipulation and unusual emails
RTHK Radio programme Backchat announced on Jan 4, 2021 that the annual “Person of the year” poll was cancelled due to vote manipulation and unusual emails received.
Later in the evening, RTHK Programme Staff Union posted a statement on Facebook pointing out that it was very strange to terminate the polllast minute, and demanded Eugene Fung, Deputy Director of Broadcasting, to elaborate on what the show meant by “vote manipulation”.
In its statement, the Union questioned the management’s decision in terminating the poll. The Union quoted the results in the past to support the fact that the poll has always positioned neutrally and the results only represented the most talked about person, place, or group. “Otherwise, Pui Pui (a crocodile captured in a river in Hong Kong who now resided in the Wetland Park) would not have been chosen to be one of the Persons of the year”.
The Union also pointed out that it has always been okay to have political figures such as “Students in Umbrella Movement”, “Protestors” and “Hong Kong Police” as nominees. In the statement, a Pro-Beijing media (上綱上線) was also criticised for targeting an “ordinary radio show” and ignoring the definition of a public figure.
Source: Stand News #Jan4
#Poll #PersonoftheYear
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Nearly 90% of Hong Kong Students Have No Trust in the Government
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) has interviewed 250 high school students in Hong Kong during the coronavirus outbreak in 2020. The project was funded by the Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office and the findings were published on Jan 3, 2021.
Results show that nearly 90% of the students have no confidence in the Hong Kong government. Some scholars directly pointed out that it is an alarm and urged the government to listen to the opinions of the youths.
Apple Daily has also interviewed a number of students and youths on the streets. They also criticized the government for rejecting public opinion, and believed that the government did not show goodwill to the young people.
They said to a large extent, the government had completely abandoned repairing the relationship with young people. As for whether the cracks could be mended, the interviewees frankly said: “I think it will never happen in the next eight to ten years”.
Form 6 students Kay and Yun stated that they do not support the government. In particular, Yun pointed out the government has ignored the demands of the citizens, and make them lose trust: “Have they ever reflected on their own problems? They only accuse us of violent acts, but how about themselves? They have never admitted their mistakes ever”.
When asked for the reason for their mistrust toward the government, Yun and Kay showed hesitation in expressing their views due to the concern over retribution: “are we really allowed to speak?” and “I’m afraid I cannot say in this way”.
The two youths directly stated that they are “afraid of bearing consequences”. They are also very sensitive to the government’s suppression in education, by indicating their pressure of taking the HKDSE, a public university entrance exam in Hong Kong. They said they would be cautious in expressing their stance when answering exam questions and will try to avoid sensitive issues. They denounced the government for politicizing education, and asked why the government cannot let students freely express opinions.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan3
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210103/72BSM34LOJFIXA4JEDDPFOJVWM/
#HongKongYouths #NextGeneration #HKDSE #Students #FailedState
Nearly 90% of Hong Kong Students Have No Trust in the Government
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) has interviewed 250 high school students in Hong Kong during the coronavirus outbreak in 2020. The project was funded by the Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office and the findings were published on Jan 3, 2021.
Results show that nearly 90% of the students have no confidence in the Hong Kong government. Some scholars directly pointed out that it is an alarm and urged the government to listen to the opinions of the youths.
Apple Daily has also interviewed a number of students and youths on the streets. They also criticized the government for rejecting public opinion, and believed that the government did not show goodwill to the young people.
They said to a large extent, the government had completely abandoned repairing the relationship with young people. As for whether the cracks could be mended, the interviewees frankly said: “I think it will never happen in the next eight to ten years”.
Form 6 students Kay and Yun stated that they do not support the government. In particular, Yun pointed out the government has ignored the demands of the citizens, and make them lose trust: “Have they ever reflected on their own problems? They only accuse us of violent acts, but how about themselves? They have never admitted their mistakes ever”.
When asked for the reason for their mistrust toward the government, Yun and Kay showed hesitation in expressing their views due to the concern over retribution: “are we really allowed to speak?” and “I’m afraid I cannot say in this way”.
The two youths directly stated that they are “afraid of bearing consequences”. They are also very sensitive to the government’s suppression in education, by indicating their pressure of taking the HKDSE, a public university entrance exam in Hong Kong. They said they would be cautious in expressing their stance when answering exam questions and will try to avoid sensitive issues. They denounced the government for politicizing education, and asked why the government cannot let students freely express opinions.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan3
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210103/72BSM34LOJFIXA4JEDDPFOJVWM/
#HongKongYouths #NextGeneration #HKDSE #Students #FailedState
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中大早前獲政策創新與統籌辦事處撥款，在疫情期間訪問了250名高中生，發現近9成學生對政府無信心，有學者直指是警號，籲政府應聽取年輕人的意見。《蘋果》亦在街頭訪問了多位學生及年輕人，他們都坦言對政府拒聽民意、只顧譴責年輕人、違反承諾等做法感失望；並批評政府已成中共傀儡，認為若要...
#Oppression #Depression #SadCity
¼ HK population shows symptoms of moderate or severe depression
On Jan 21, 2021, the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong and Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences of City University jointly revealed record high Depression Index in 2020 in Hong Kong.
The survey shows that the proportion of depressed people in Hong Kong has shot sharply up in 2020: 25% were mildly depressed and 23% were moderately to severely depressed, a 27% increase compared to 2018.
That means, every one in four people in the city has shown symptoms of moderate to severe depression. Among them only 10% claimed willingness to seek professional assistance. The largest number of respondents said pressure came from "political/social environment" (62.5%), followed closely by "pandemic" (61.7%).
Source: InMedia #Jan21
https://bit.ly/2Y0KtEI
#Poll #MentalHealth
¼ HK population shows symptoms of moderate or severe depression
On Jan 21, 2021, the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong and Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences of City University jointly revealed record high Depression Index in 2020 in Hong Kong.
The survey shows that the proportion of depressed people in Hong Kong has shot sharply up in 2020: 25% were mildly depressed and 23% were moderately to severely depressed, a 27% increase compared to 2018.
That means, every one in four people in the city has shown symptoms of moderate to severe depression. Among them only 10% claimed willingness to seek professional assistance. The largest number of respondents said pressure came from "political/social environment" (62.5%), followed closely by "pandemic" (61.7%).
Source: InMedia #Jan21
https://bit.ly/2Y0KtEI
#Poll #MentalHealth
#FailedState #Poll
No core social indicator in Hong Kong scores a passing rate in 2020
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) randomly interviewed 1,000 citizens via the phone to gauge their opinion on the five core social indicators in Hong Kong.
The survey shows consistently
declining score across all five values – Democracy, Freedom, Rule of Law, Prosperity and Stability.
On a scale between 0 to 10, none of the indicator has achieved a score higher than 5, with “Democracy” and “Rule of Law” rated at the bottom of the list at 3.56 and 3.8 respectively. “Prosperity” was rated at 4.09, the lowest rating ever recorded since June 1997.
Rule of Law : 3.8
Democracy : 3.56
Freedom : 4.45
Posperity: 4.09
Stability: 4.04
The Convener of The Professional of Commons on Policy issues, Lai Kwong-tak pointed out that a consistent decline across all 5 social indicators is linked to the erosion of human rights in the city
The finding reveals that the government has “taken no notice to human rights, and neglected people’s livelihood.” The administration has degraded from “poor” to “tyrannical”.
Lai cited the outbreak of Coronavirus in Yau Ma Tei as an example, where the root causes are connected to long standing issues like town planning, housing policy and poverty policy.
Lai also condemned that amidst hiking unemployment rate and a stagnant market, the city's Finance Secretary hinted on a tax increase while the Secretary for Labor and Welfare suggested raising transportation concessions for elderly from HK$2 to HK$3. These policies are simply disconnected with societal needs.
Source: InMedia #Jan20
https://bit.ly/2LMbwAT
#CoreValue #SocialIndicator
No core social indicator in Hong Kong scores a passing rate in 2020
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) randomly interviewed 1,000 citizens via the phone to gauge their opinion on the five core social indicators in Hong Kong.
The survey shows consistently
declining score across all five values – Democracy, Freedom, Rule of Law, Prosperity and Stability.
On a scale between 0 to 10, none of the indicator has achieved a score higher than 5, with “Democracy” and “Rule of Law” rated at the bottom of the list at 3.56 and 3.8 respectively. “Prosperity” was rated at 4.09, the lowest rating ever recorded since June 1997.
Rule of Law : 3.8
Democracy : 3.56
Freedom : 4.45
Posperity: 4.09
Stability: 4.04
The Convener of The Professional of Commons on Policy issues, Lai Kwong-tak pointed out that a consistent decline across all 5 social indicators is linked to the erosion of human rights in the city
The finding reveals that the government has “taken no notice to human rights, and neglected people’s livelihood.” The administration has degraded from “poor” to “tyrannical”.
Lai cited the outbreak of Coronavirus in Yau Ma Tei as an example, where the root causes are connected to long standing issues like town planning, housing policy and poverty policy.
Lai also condemned that amidst hiking unemployment rate and a stagnant market, the city's Finance Secretary hinted on a tax increase while the Secretary for Labor and Welfare suggested raising transportation concessions for elderly from HK$2 to HK$3. These policies are simply disconnected with societal needs.
Source: InMedia #Jan20
https://bit.ly/2LMbwAT
#CoreValue #SocialIndicator
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香港民研：五大社會核心指標全跌 繁榮指標錄97年以來新低 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒報導）香港民意研究所公佈最新調查結果，民主、自由、法治等「五大社會核心指標」全部均下跌，當中繁榮指標再創新低。公共專業聯盟政策召集人黎廣德指出，五大指標下跌顯然與急劇轉差的人權狀況有關，反映香港政府「視人權為無物，視民生如糞土」，由劣政走向暴政。 五大指標均不及格 黎廣德：政策長期失誤 香港民研於今年1月4日
#AcademicFreedom #PublicOpinion
Data Storage Reduced To 3 Months: HK Academics Promise to Stand Their Ground In Representing Public Opinion
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI) was investigated by the Hong Kong police force in early 2021 because of its involvement in the democratic primary election case.
Dr. Robert Chung Ting-yiu, President and Chief Executive Officer at the HKPORI, said on April 1, 2021 that he would continue to uphold the spirit of science and democracy in conducting opinion polls.
With concern for the privacy of the respondents, he decided to shorten the storage period of the research data from 6 months to 3 months.
Chung said that even though the environment in Hong Kong is getting harsher HKPORI will hold fast to their post, "If we were to give up, it would be like asking the Hong Kong people to give up.”
Dr. Chung Kim Wah, Deputy executive director of the HKPORI, expressed that the research institute will continue to uphold the scientific spirit, while sparing no efforts in handling online opinions and constructive criticism. He also said that he used to have hope for the "one country, two systems" when he was in university, and never thought Hong Kong would become what it is today, “If people in power abuse the law, they may even accuse those who participate in international public opinion research organization of colluding with foreign forces.”
He also reminded the Hong Kong people to “Stand fast to your own post and face the situation openly”. He emphasized that HKPORI will continue to work with different organizations to represent the public’s view and opinion on social policies, “so as not to bring the civil society to its knees”.
Source: In Media HK #April1
https://bit.ly/2Poq8Zc
#Academics #CivilSociety #Poll #DataStorage #PoliceState #PoliticalSuppression
Data Storage Reduced To 3 Months: HK Academics Promise to Stand Their Ground In Representing Public Opinion
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI) was investigated by the Hong Kong police force in early 2021 because of its involvement in the democratic primary election case.
Dr. Robert Chung Ting-yiu, President and Chief Executive Officer at the HKPORI, said on April 1, 2021 that he would continue to uphold the spirit of science and democracy in conducting opinion polls.
With concern for the privacy of the respondents, he decided to shorten the storage period of the research data from 6 months to 3 months.
Chung said that even though the environment in Hong Kong is getting harsher HKPORI will hold fast to their post, "If we were to give up, it would be like asking the Hong Kong people to give up.”
Dr. Chung Kim Wah, Deputy executive director of the HKPORI, expressed that the research institute will continue to uphold the scientific spirit, while sparing no efforts in handling online opinions and constructive criticism. He also said that he used to have hope for the "one country, two systems" when he was in university, and never thought Hong Kong would become what it is today, “If people in power abuse the law, they may even accuse those who participate in international public opinion research organization of colluding with foreign forces.”
He also reminded the Hong Kong people to “Stand fast to your own post and face the situation openly”. He emphasized that HKPORI will continue to work with different organizations to represent the public’s view and opinion on social policies, “so as not to bring the civil society to its knees”.
Source: In Media HK #April1
https://bit.ly/2Poq8Zc
#Academics #CivilSociety #Poll #DataStorage #PoliceState #PoliticalSuppression
#Education #Poll
Drop-out Rate Surges in Schools as Parents lose confidence in Hong Kong's Education System
Source: Stand News #May26
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Drop-out Rate Surges in Schools as Parents lose confidence in Hong Kong's Education System
Source: Stand News #May26
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Drop-out Rate Surges in Schools as Parents lose confidence in Hong Kong's Education System
On May 26, 2021, Hong Kong's Professional Teachers' Union (#PTU) published a recent poll result, revealing that both primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong are losing their students.
Out of 130 primary and 53 secondary schools that joined the survey, all of them recorded the departure of students in the school year 2021/2022.
70% of these schools have lost 1 to 20 students, while 30% have lost 21 or more. Among them, three schools saw more than 50 students leaving. Nearly one-fifth of the primary schools have to shrink the class of Primary One in the 2022/2023 school year.
More than 30% of the primary schools and more than 40% of the secondary schools stated the majority of the reasons for dropping out are emigration and pursuing education overseas.
The chairperson of the Professional Teachers' Union, Fung Wai-wah, said many parents in Hong Kong are very concerned about the political pressure, the introduction of national education and the government's changing education policy among others. Under the circumstances, more and more parents lost confidence in Hong Kong's education system, and chose to move out of Hong Kong with their children.
Source: Stand News #May26
https://beta.thestandnews.com/politics/教協調查指多間學校有學生退學-兩成小學面臨縮班-馮偉華-家長對香港教育信心減
#School #Confidence #BrainDrain #MigrationWave #NextGeneration #HongKongStudents #Parenting
Drop-out Rate Surges in Schools as Parents lose confidence in Hong Kong's Education System
On May 26, 2021, Hong Kong's Professional Teachers' Union (#PTU) published a recent poll result, revealing that both primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong are losing their students.
Out of 130 primary and 53 secondary schools that joined the survey, all of them recorded the departure of students in the school year 2021/2022.
70% of these schools have lost 1 to 20 students, while 30% have lost 21 or more. Among them, three schools saw more than 50 students leaving. Nearly one-fifth of the primary schools have to shrink the class of Primary One in the 2022/2023 school year.
More than 30% of the primary schools and more than 40% of the secondary schools stated the majority of the reasons for dropping out are emigration and pursuing education overseas.
The chairperson of the Professional Teachers' Union, Fung Wai-wah, said many parents in Hong Kong are very concerned about the political pressure, the introduction of national education and the government's changing education policy among others. Under the circumstances, more and more parents lost confidence in Hong Kong's education system, and chose to move out of Hong Kong with their children.
Source: Stand News #May26
https://beta.thestandnews.com/politics/教協調查指多間學校有學生退學-兩成小學面臨縮班-馮偉華-家長對香港教育信心減
#School #Confidence #BrainDrain #MigrationWave #NextGeneration #HongKongStudents #Parenting
#Poll: More Voters Claim NOT to Vote at “Patriots-only” #LegCoElection in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (#HKIAPS) rolled out a public poll to gauge the populations sentiment towards the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong set on December 19, 2021.
32.8% of those responded said they will not cast vote, which was 2 percentage points over those affirmative to vote (30.8%). Another 17.4% claimed “may be” they will vote, while 19% claimed “undecided”.
The public poll was conducted between 29 November through 8 December, 2021 over telephone with 712 respondents aged above 18. Among them 92% claimed that they are eligible voters.
When asked about the level of attention on this election, 52.8% said they were not keen while 41.3% showed concern.
Source: Stand News; #Dec13
https://thestandnews.page.link/Gp5YuuhHBuJ5h1nD6
#BlankVotes #Election
The Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (#HKIAPS) rolled out a public poll to gauge the populations sentiment towards the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong set on December 19, 2021.
32.8% of those responded said they will not cast vote, which was 2 percentage points over those affirmative to vote (30.8%). Another 17.4% claimed “may be” they will vote, while 19% claimed “undecided”.
The public poll was conducted between 29 November through 8 December, 2021 over telephone with 712 respondents aged above 18. Among them 92% claimed that they are eligible voters.
When asked about the level of attention on this election, 52.8% said they were not keen while 41.3% showed concern.
Source: Stand News; #Dec13
https://thestandnews.page.link/Gp5YuuhHBuJ5h1nD6
#BlankVotes #Election
#LegCoElection
How Hongkongers Respond to "Patriots-Only" #Election
After having been postponed for more than a year by the authorities, the Legislative Election took place in Hong Kong on December 19, 2021, when the majority of the city's pro-democracy camp are detained, jailed, or exiled. Prior to the election, public polls have shown that Hong Kong citizens expressed little interest in the "Patriots-Only" election.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31651
While the authorities have sent at least one SMS to the population (including non-voters) encouraging them to vote, at least ten civilians have been arrested for "inciting" others to cast #BlankVote or invalid vote. In addition, at least five exiled activists are wanted by the Hong Kong government for encouraging the public to boycottt the election.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31652
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31654
Around noon, it was reported that over 900 #ICAC staff were deployed in different polling stations to ensure that the election is conducted in a "just and fair" manner. Earlier, the authorities announced that polling staff were forbidden from wearing yellow masks and anyone wearing an outfit with phrases like "Add Oil Hong Kong" would be asked to remove or cover it.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31621
Ms Ng, in her sixties, told Stand News that "everyone knows" the agenda of the authorities behind offering free public transport on the Election Day. [Editor's note: Voters are always assigned to a polling station nearest to their residential address.] Regarding thd candidates in the nicknamed "Patriots-only" election, Ms Ng said, "I don't even know just one of them!"
Ms Ng added that the [goverment's] act would be futile, "Elderly like us only think about hiking, not voting."
Meanwhile, huge crowds were spotted at amusement parks like #DisneyLand and #OceanPark. Some tourists claimed that they have never seen so many people in the park.
This year, in Taikoo Shing, a residential area on Hong Kong Island East, the polling station was relatively 'empty' when compared to the 2016 LegCo Election and the 2019 District Council Election. Back then, voters had to line up and wait before casting their ballot. This year, there were more people queuing at the bus station.
Pro-Beijing figure Lo Man-sui, who occupied positions in CCP organizations like the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, said that "The winning of all 90 seats by the Pro-Establishment Camp would go against the original intent of the Central Government."
#TedHui, now-exiled former lawmaker in pro-democracy camp, answered the call by #HongKongWatch, uploading a photo of himself holding a sign that reads #ReleaseMyCandidate. Hui added that those who can represent Hongkongers' voices are in jail, and that ths only thing a Hongkonger can do is to boycott the election.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31644
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Dec19
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#FailedState #FakeElection #CCPStyle #Voter #PoliceState
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HK Police Intimidates Reporter and Warns of "Loitering" Charges in Polling Station https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31656
How Hongkongers Respond to "Patriots-Only" #Election
After having been postponed for more than a year by the authorities, the Legislative Election took place in Hong Kong on December 19, 2021, when the majority of the city's pro-democracy camp are detained, jailed, or exiled. Prior to the election, public polls have shown that Hong Kong citizens expressed little interest in the "Patriots-Only" election.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31651
While the authorities have sent at least one SMS to the population (including non-voters) encouraging them to vote, at least ten civilians have been arrested for "inciting" others to cast #BlankVote or invalid vote. In addition, at least five exiled activists are wanted by the Hong Kong government for encouraging the public to boycottt the election.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31652
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31654
Around noon, it was reported that over 900 #ICAC staff were deployed in different polling stations to ensure that the election is conducted in a "just and fair" manner. Earlier, the authorities announced that polling staff were forbidden from wearing yellow masks and anyone wearing an outfit with phrases like "Add Oil Hong Kong" would be asked to remove or cover it.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31621
Ms Ng, in her sixties, told Stand News that "everyone knows" the agenda of the authorities behind offering free public transport on the Election Day. [Editor's note: Voters are always assigned to a polling station nearest to their residential address.] Regarding thd candidates in the nicknamed "Patriots-only" election, Ms Ng said, "I don't even know just one of them!"
Ms Ng added that the [goverment's] act would be futile, "Elderly like us only think about hiking, not voting."
Meanwhile, huge crowds were spotted at amusement parks like #DisneyLand and #OceanPark. Some tourists claimed that they have never seen so many people in the park.
This year, in Taikoo Shing, a residential area on Hong Kong Island East, the polling station was relatively 'empty' when compared to the 2016 LegCo Election and the 2019 District Council Election. Back then, voters had to line up and wait before casting their ballot. This year, there were more people queuing at the bus station.
Pro-Beijing figure Lo Man-sui, who occupied positions in CCP organizations like the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, said that "The winning of all 90 seats by the Pro-Establishment Camp would go against the original intent of the Central Government."
#TedHui, now-exiled former lawmaker in pro-democracy camp, answered the call by #HongKongWatch, uploading a photo of himself holding a sign that reads #ReleaseMyCandidate. Hui added that those who can represent Hongkongers' voices are in jail, and that ths only thing a Hongkonger can do is to boycott the election.
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Source: Stand News; InMedia #Dec19
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#Poll: More Voters Claim NOT to Vote at “Patriots-only” #LegCoElection in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (#HKIAPS) rolled out a public poll to gauge the populations sentiment towards the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong…
The Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (#HKIAPS) rolled out a public poll to gauge the populations sentiment towards the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong…
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A year after National Security Law, more HongKongers afraid of admitting as “#Hongkonger”
On December 14, 2021, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) announced its survey findings on Hong Kong citizens’recognition of their identity.
The findings showed a record low of 38.6% who recognize themselves as “HongKonger”, which was the lowest point since June 2017.
On the other hand, a growing 17.8% of respondents called themselves “Chinese”, the highest point since June 2018.
The Institute did caution in its announcement saying that response rate to the survey was low (44.9%), 25 percentage points lower than last year.
Former district councilor explained in the press briefing that the findings showed that some citizens were either afraid of identifying themselves as “Hongkongers” or unwilling to acknowledge their identity publicly.
Source: Stand News; #Dec14
https://thestandnews.page.link/coVtkp1Zsf4VLCfo7
A year after National Security Law, more HongKongers afraid of admitting as “#Hongkonger”
On December 14, 2021, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) announced its survey findings on Hong Kong citizens’recognition of their identity.
The findings showed a record low of 38.6% who recognize themselves as “HongKonger”, which was the lowest point since June 2017.
On the other hand, a growing 17.8% of respondents called themselves “Chinese”, the highest point since June 2018.
The Institute did caution in its announcement saying that response rate to the survey was low (44.9%), 25 percentage points lower than last year.
Former district councilor explained in the press briefing that the findings showed that some citizens were either afraid of identifying themselves as “Hongkongers” or unwilling to acknowledge their identity publicly.
Source: Stand News; #Dec14
https://thestandnews.page.link/coVtkp1Zsf4VLCfo7
#Poll #PublicOpinion
57% Hongkongers tend to "live with COVID" as "zero-COVID" is unreachable
Source: Inmedia #Feb11
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57% Hongkongers tend to "live with COVID" as "zero-COVID" is unreachable
Source: Inmedia #Feb11
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57% Hongkongers tend to "live with COVID" as "zero-COVID" is unreachable
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI), a research institution in Hong Kong, conducted a survey by asking 7,000 Hong Kong citizens to evaluate the existing COVID19 measures.
57% of the respondents believe that "living with the virus" is more realistic than having zero COVID19 cases. Almost 90% of the pro-democratic citizens shared this view.
Among the non-democratic supporters, 40% supported the view of "living with the virus" and while another 40% looked for a "zero case" scenario.
The supporters and the opponents to the implementation of population-wide compulsory testing are divided into 41% in respective fraction; however, the opposition to other COVID-19 measures was more than half.
55% of the respondents oppose "3-dose vaccination". 53% of them disagree to shut down more venues. At last, 54% of them do not want gathering regulation to be tightened.
The survey reveals that the people opt for "living with the virus" as having "zero COVID cases" is almost impossible due to the continuous mutation,
The spokeperson of the institute Dr Chung Kim-Wah pointed out that there is a gap between "believing that the policy is helpful" and "supporting the policy". This reflects the tendency of Hong Kong people to take risks in order to return to their normal life.
Source: Inmedia #Feb11
https://bit.ly/3I06o49
#zeroCOVID #ChungKimWah #Covid19 #GatheringBan #PolicyMaking
57% Hongkongers tend to "live with COVID" as "zero-COVID" is unreachable
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI), a research institution in Hong Kong, conducted a survey by asking 7,000 Hong Kong citizens to evaluate the existing COVID19 measures.
57% of the respondents believe that "living with the virus" is more realistic than having zero COVID19 cases. Almost 90% of the pro-democratic citizens shared this view.
Among the non-democratic supporters, 40% supported the view of "living with the virus" and while another 40% looked for a "zero case" scenario.
The supporters and the opponents to the implementation of population-wide compulsory testing are divided into 41% in respective fraction; however, the opposition to other COVID-19 measures was more than half.
55% of the respondents oppose "3-dose vaccination". 53% of them disagree to shut down more venues. At last, 54% of them do not want gathering regulation to be tightened.
The survey reveals that the people opt for "living with the virus" as having "zero COVID cases" is almost impossible due to the continuous mutation,
The spokeperson of the institute Dr Chung Kim-Wah pointed out that there is a gap between "believing that the policy is helpful" and "supporting the policy". This reflects the tendency of Hong Kong people to take risks in order to return to their normal life.
Source: Inmedia #Feb11
https://bit.ly/3I06o49
#zeroCOVID #ChungKimWah #Covid19 #GatheringBan #PolicyMaking
#Poll: One out of four #Hongkonger wants to emigrate; #CarrieLam: Not interested
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar26
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Source: Inmediahk; #Mar26
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#Poll: One out of four #Hongkonger wants to emigrate; #CarrieLam: Not interested
On March 25, 2022, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI) announced some alarming survey findings that a quarter of the city population plans to emigrate, citing political uncertainty as the key reason.
Reporters took this issue to the #ChiefExecutive, Carrie Lam and asked whether measures are in place to retain talents.
Lam brushed the question aside as she responded in contempt, "I am not interested in these surveys in general. So I am not going to comment."
Lam asked Hong Kong people to stay confident as she foresees the #COVID19 pandemic receding in 4 weeks.
Lam's colleague, a member of the Executive Council, Bernard Charnwut Chan, apparently has a different view.
Chan expressed concerns over Hong Kong's role as the financial center in Asia when multinational corporations are moving their Asia Pacific headquarters away from Hong Kong.
Chan told reporters on a radio talk show that chances for these headquarters to be relocated back to Hong Kong are slim.
Although Hong Kong has lifted flight bans against 9 countries, inbound restrictions remained in force while many countries have removed COVID-19 restrictions altogether.
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar26
https://bit.ly/3tEWzDW
#BernardChan #FailedState #BrainDrain #EmigrationWave
#Exodus
On March 25, 2022, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI) announced some alarming survey findings that a quarter of the city population plans to emigrate, citing political uncertainty as the key reason.
Reporters took this issue to the #ChiefExecutive, Carrie Lam and asked whether measures are in place to retain talents.
Lam brushed the question aside as she responded in contempt, "I am not interested in these surveys in general. So I am not going to comment."
Lam asked Hong Kong people to stay confident as she foresees the #COVID19 pandemic receding in 4 weeks.
Lam's colleague, a member of the Executive Council, Bernard Charnwut Chan, apparently has a different view.
Chan expressed concerns over Hong Kong's role as the financial center in Asia when multinational corporations are moving their Asia Pacific headquarters away from Hong Kong.
Chan told reporters on a radio talk show that chances for these headquarters to be relocated back to Hong Kong are slim.
Although Hong Kong has lifted flight bans against 9 countries, inbound restrictions remained in force while many countries have removed COVID-19 restrictions altogether.
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar26
https://bit.ly/3tEWzDW
#BernardChan #FailedState #BrainDrain #EmigrationWave
#Exodus