#WhiteTerror #Censorship
Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
October 27, 2021 marks the final meeting of the Legislative Council after the extension of its terms. The last item on the agenda was the 2021 Film Censorship Ordinance Amendment Bill.
As only 5 councillors expressed their view, the legislation process took only 45 minutes to have the bill passed.
The bill authorises the #FilmCensorshipAuthority to check whether a film violates the national security law. It also allows the Chief Secretary of Administration to withdraw already-issued screening permits.
At the meeting, a pro-China lawmaker Priscilla Leung Mei-Fun comdemned a 2015-Hong Kong film called Ten Years for "hating the country", " romanticising hunger strike and self-immolaton", as well as "inciting Hong Kong independence".
She claimed that Hong Kong had lost "several generations of teenagers" and she hoped to remove what she called "toxic movies" by the censorship law.
Ng Ka-Leung, one of the producers of Ten years replied to media inquiry. He said that Hong Kong people have adequate ability to make judgement and logical thinking skills to proces the so called controversial content of the film.
He added, when some people manipulate power and suppress other people's thought, this is much more toxic not only to teenagers but also everyone in society.
He reiterated that a legal movie exhibition provides a reflective space and this has nothing to do with toxicity.
The producer agrees with Leung regarding the fact that "Hong Kong has lost a few generations of teenagers," but he emphasises that the imbalanced power and unmonitored system are the reasons to the loss of trust in the authority.
[Editor note: Ten Years is a Hong Kong dystopian speculative fictional film which depicts the deterioration human rights and freedom in future Hong Kong.]
#TenYears #Movie #NSL #LegCo #LeungMeiFun #Censorship #HongKongCinema
Source: WhatsNews Media #Oct29
https://t.me/WhatsNewsHK/2506
Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
October 27, 2021 marks the final meeting of the Legislative Council after the extension of its terms. The last item on the agenda was the 2021 Film Censorship Ordinance Amendment Bill.
As only 5 councillors expressed their view, the legislation process took only 45 minutes to have the bill passed.
The bill authorises the #FilmCensorshipAuthority to check whether a film violates the national security law. It also allows the Chief Secretary of Administration to withdraw already-issued screening permits.
At the meeting, a pro-China lawmaker Priscilla Leung Mei-Fun comdemned a 2015-Hong Kong film called Ten Years for "hating the country", " romanticising hunger strike and self-immolaton", as well as "inciting Hong Kong independence".
She claimed that Hong Kong had lost "several generations of teenagers" and she hoped to remove what she called "toxic movies" by the censorship law.
Ng Ka-Leung, one of the producers of Ten years replied to media inquiry. He said that Hong Kong people have adequate ability to make judgement and logical thinking skills to proces the so called controversial content of the film.
He added, when some people manipulate power and suppress other people's thought, this is much more toxic not only to teenagers but also everyone in society.
He reiterated that a legal movie exhibition provides a reflective space and this has nothing to do with toxicity.
The producer agrees with Leung regarding the fact that "Hong Kong has lost a few generations of teenagers," but he emphasises that the imbalanced power and unmonitored system are the reasons to the loss of trust in the authority.
[Editor note: Ten Years is a Hong Kong dystopian speculative fictional film which depicts the deterioration human rights and freedom in future Hong Kong.]
#TenYears #Movie #NSL #LegCo #LeungMeiFun #Censorship #HongKongCinema
Source: WhatsNews Media #Oct29
https://t.me/WhatsNewsHK/2506
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近日，立法會迅速三讀通過《2021 年電影檢查（修訂）條例草案》。修訂草案賦權電檢處檢查員審視電影上映是否不利國家安全，又賦權政務司司長撤銷對以往的電影所發出的許可。大會中梁美芬議員直指《十年》「仇恨自己國家（中國）」「浪漫化絕食、自焚」「煽動港獨」。慨嘆香港已失去了數代年輕人，希望杜絕《十年》這種「荼毒年輕人」的電影。
本報就此專訪《十年》中《本地蛋》的導演，全片其中一位監製伍嘉良先生。
對於梁議員指《十年》「荼毒年輕人」，他認為香港人有…
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近日，立法會迅速三讀通過《2021 年電影檢查（修訂）條例草案》。修訂草案賦權電檢處檢查員審視電影上映是否不利國家安全，又賦權政務司司長撤銷對以往的電影所發出的許可。大會中梁美芬議員直指《十年》「仇恨自己國家（中國）」「浪漫化絕食、自焚」「煽動港獨」。慨嘆香港已失去了數代年輕人，希望杜絕《十年》這種「荼毒年輕人」的電影。
本報就此專訪《十年》中《本地蛋》的導演，全片其中一位監製伍嘉良先生。
對於梁議員指《十年》「荼毒年輕人」，他認為香港人有…
The Head of a Belarus Exile Group Hanged in a Park. Police Starts off by Murder Investigation
The BBC reported that the Belarus Exile Group Head Vitaly Shishov, who has lost recently, was found being hanged in a park in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on August 3. The place was close to his house in Ukraine. The police force has already started an investigation in accordance with murder, not ruling the chance of homicide.
Vitaly Shishov is the Head of the Belarusian House in Ukraine, an exile group helping people in Belarus to flee to Ukraine. The organisation headquarter is in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, mainly helping Belarusians who fleed due to violent oppression to find accommodations, jobs and legal suggestions.
#Belarus #Ukraine #Kyiv #VitalyShishov #BelarusianHouseinUkraine #BBC
Source: Stand News #Aug03
https://bit.ly/3ChJ1jw
The BBC reported that the Belarus Exile Group Head Vitaly Shishov, who has lost recently, was found being hanged in a park in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on August 3. The place was close to his house in Ukraine. The police force has already started an investigation in accordance with murder, not ruling the chance of homicide.
Vitaly Shishov is the Head of the Belarusian House in Ukraine, an exile group helping people in Belarus to flee to Ukraine. The organisation headquarter is in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, mainly helping Belarusians who fleed due to violent oppression to find accommodations, jobs and legal suggestions.
#Belarus #Ukraine #Kyiv #VitalyShishov #BelarusianHouseinUkraine #BBC
Source: Stand News #Aug03
https://bit.ly/3ChJ1jw
#Remembrance
Citizens Lay Down White Flowers on 2-Year Anniversary of Student Protester's Death
Today (November 8) marked the second year since the passing of pro-democracy Hong Kong student #ChowTszLok. Citizens around the city brought brocades of white flowers to the site of his fatal fall in remembrance.
During the anti-ELAB movement in 2019, Chow, a 22-year-old university student, fell from the 3rd floor of a car park in Tseung Kwan O as police clashed with civilians in nearby streets.
He died from his injuries in hospital 4 days later, on November 8, 2019.
A Coroner’s inquest was conducted in January 2021 to determine cause of Chow’s death. However, as the jury was unable to decide the causes and circumstances of his death, the coroner pronounced an open verdict.
#LestWeForget #PoliceBrutality #AlexChow #PoliceState
Source: Stand News; #Nov8
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4718291671589749/
Citizens Lay Down White Flowers on 2-Year Anniversary of Student Protester's Death
Today (November 8) marked the second year since the passing of pro-democracy Hong Kong student #ChowTszLok. Citizens around the city brought brocades of white flowers to the site of his fatal fall in remembrance.
During the anti-ELAB movement in 2019, Chow, a 22-year-old university student, fell from the 3rd floor of a car park in Tseung Kwan O as police clashed with civilians in nearby streets.
He died from his injuries in hospital 4 days later, on November 8, 2019.
A Coroner’s inquest was conducted in January 2021 to determine cause of Chow’s death. However, as the jury was unable to decide the causes and circumstances of his death, the coroner pronounced an open verdict.
#LestWeForget #PoliceBrutality #AlexChow #PoliceState
Source: Stand News; #Nov8
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4718291671589749/
#Remembrance #FirstHand
Grandma Wong Arrested while Paying Tribute to Chow Tsz-lok
Grandma Wong was in Tseung Kwan O around 7:30pm, holding a handbill with the number 2 in her hands, signifying the two years since the death of Chow Tsz-lok.
She chanted familiar protest slogan “Five Demands No One Less”, and called for establishing an independent inquiry commission to investigate the cause of Chow's death.
Moments later, Grandma Wong was quickly surrounded by police officers, who then took her away in a police car.
See also:
Citizens Lay Down White Flowers on 2-Year Anniversary of Student Protester's Death
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31377
#ChowTszLok #AlexChow #TseungKwanO #LestWeForget #GrandmaWong #PoliceState
Source: #FirstHand, Stand News; #Nov8
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4718694691549447/
Grandma Wong Arrested while Paying Tribute to Chow Tsz-lok
Grandma Wong was in Tseung Kwan O around 7:30pm, holding a handbill with the number 2 in her hands, signifying the two years since the death of Chow Tsz-lok.
She chanted familiar protest slogan “Five Demands No One Less”, and called for establishing an independent inquiry commission to investigate the cause of Chow's death.
Moments later, Grandma Wong was quickly surrounded by police officers, who then took her away in a police car.
See also:
Citizens Lay Down White Flowers on 2-Year Anniversary of Student Protester's Death
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31377
#ChowTszLok #AlexChow #TseungKwanO #LestWeForget #GrandmaWong #PoliceState
Source: #FirstHand, Stand News; #Nov8
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4718694691549447/
#Remembrance
Hongkongers Pledge to Carry On Deceased Student's Unfinished Quest for Freedom and Democracy
#LestToForget #AlexChow #TseungKwanO #NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Source: First Hand; #Nov8
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Hongkongers Pledge to Carry On Deceased Student's Unfinished Quest for Freedom and Democracy
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Hongkongers Pledge to Carry On Deceased Student's Unfinished Quest for Freedom and Democracy
After China's imposition of National Security Law and crackdowns on dissenting voices in what was once one of the world freest cities, Hong Kong has not seen large scale gatherings in remembrance of those who suffered police brutality and sacrificed their lives during the quest of freedom and democracy.
On this night (Novermber 8), defiant Hongkongers continued to pay tribute to #ChowTszLok, a university student who passed away after falling from height in a car park during anti-ELAB movement in 2019.
In a park not far away from the car park, several light boxes with Chow's portrait and a line of white candles had been set up in Chow's remembrance.
A second set of light boxes displayed the citizens' vow to continue their quest for democracy, pledging to Chow that they will "carry on your unfinished journey (代你走下去)."
#LestToForget #AlexChow #TseungKwanO #NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
See also:
Citizens Lay Down White Flowers on 2-Year Anniversary of Student Protester's Death
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31377
Source: First Hand; #Nov8
Hongkongers Pledge to Carry On Deceased Student's Unfinished Quest for Freedom and Democracy
After China's imposition of National Security Law and crackdowns on dissenting voices in what was once one of the world freest cities, Hong Kong has not seen large scale gatherings in remembrance of those who suffered police brutality and sacrificed their lives during the quest of freedom and democracy.
On this night (Novermber 8), defiant Hongkongers continued to pay tribute to #ChowTszLok, a university student who passed away after falling from height in a car park during anti-ELAB movement in 2019.
In a park not far away from the car park, several light boxes with Chow's portrait and a line of white candles had been set up in Chow's remembrance.
A second set of light boxes displayed the citizens' vow to continue their quest for democracy, pledging to Chow that they will "carry on your unfinished journey (代你走下去)."
#LestToForget #AlexChow #TseungKwanO #NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
See also:
Citizens Lay Down White Flowers on 2-Year Anniversary of Student Protester's Death
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31377
Source: First Hand; #Nov8
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Citizens Lay Down White Flowers on 2-Year Anniversary of Student Protester's Death
Today (November 8) marked the second year since the passing of pro-democracy Hong Kong student #ChowTszLok. Citizens around the city brought brocades of white…
Citizens Lay Down White Flowers on 2-Year Anniversary of Student Protester's Death
Today (November 8) marked the second year since the passing of pro-democracy Hong Kong student #ChowTszLok. Citizens around the city brought brocades of white…
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"Joint Enterprise" Not Applicable to #Rioting, Hong Kong Top Court Rules; "Only Restoring What the Government Illegally Changed", Says Hongkonger
#CourtOfFInalAppeal #Verdict #JointEnterprise
Sources: Citizen News #Nov4
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"Joint Enterprise" Not Applicable to #Rioting, Hong Kong Top Court Rules; "Only Restoring What the Government Illegally Changed", Says Hongkonger
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Sources: Citizen News #Nov4
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"Joint Enterprise" Not Applicable to #Rioting, Hong Kong Top Court Rules; "Only Restoring What the Government Illegally Changed", Says Hongkonger
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal handed down a landmark verdict on November 4, 2021, ruling that people not physically present at a riot or unlawful assembly cannot be charged under the common law doctrine of "joint enterprise".
This ruling had far-reaching implications, as the government had charged large numbers of protesters in the Anti-ELAB Movement with these two offenses.
In September 2020, the Department of Justice (#DoJ) submitted an appeal to seek clarification on the principle of joint enterprise stemming from #ElaineTo and #HenryTong’s case, where the couple was acquitted of rioting.
See also: Chanting protest slogan at home could risk an offence of rioting, legal practitioner warns (Sept 28, 2020)
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25567
If the principle were applicable, then supporters in roles such as sentries, drivers, and being in charge of supplies may become at risk to being found guilty for rioting as secondary offenders, even though they were physically far from the scene of the riot. The verdict ruled otherwise. However, the Court of Final Appeal also emphasized that those who “promote or act in furtherance” of an illegal assembly or riot may still be liable to face charges if they committed "secondary and inchoate liability offences", whether they were present or not.
Henry Tong, one of the two pro-democracy activists who submitted the appeal, said that the verdict was reasonable, and he was satisfied with the results. He noted that the successful appeal merely restores the law to what it was before the DoJ had tried to "make illegal changes" to it.
He admitted that he had been very nervous in the few days leading up to the verdict and had trouble sleeping, and is now quite tired. However, he was glad that today brought some positive energy to friends in these difficult times.
It had been more than a year since the DoJ made its appeal, and he had now finished what he could do, he said. However, he noted that the broader situation of Hong Kong is still changing. "It feels terrible to watch my hometown fall apart," he said.
He took a more positive tone in his Facebook post about the verdict, however, exhorting Hongkongers to keep on: "If we can restore what had gone bad in the areas in the reach of each of us, then Hong Kong has a chance to be restored."
#CourtOfFInalAppeal #Verdict #JointEnterprise
Sources:
- Citizen News #Nov4
https://bit.ly/3q5ldMF
- Court of Final Appeal Press Release (Chinese):
https://legalref.judiciary.hk/doc/judg/html/vetted/other/en/2021/FACC000006_2021_files/FACC000006_2021CS.docx
- Henry Tong's Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/108379573919637/posts/594304725327117/
"Joint Enterprise" Not Applicable to #Rioting, Hong Kong Top Court Rules; "Only Restoring What the Government Illegally Changed", Says Hongkonger
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal handed down a landmark verdict on November 4, 2021, ruling that people not physically present at a riot or unlawful assembly cannot be charged under the common law doctrine of "joint enterprise".
This ruling had far-reaching implications, as the government had charged large numbers of protesters in the Anti-ELAB Movement with these two offenses.
In September 2020, the Department of Justice (#DoJ) submitted an appeal to seek clarification on the principle of joint enterprise stemming from #ElaineTo and #HenryTong’s case, where the couple was acquitted of rioting.
See also: Chanting protest slogan at home could risk an offence of rioting, legal practitioner warns (Sept 28, 2020)
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25567
If the principle were applicable, then supporters in roles such as sentries, drivers, and being in charge of supplies may become at risk to being found guilty for rioting as secondary offenders, even though they were physically far from the scene of the riot. The verdict ruled otherwise. However, the Court of Final Appeal also emphasized that those who “promote or act in furtherance” of an illegal assembly or riot may still be liable to face charges if they committed "secondary and inchoate liability offences", whether they were present or not.
Henry Tong, one of the two pro-democracy activists who submitted the appeal, said that the verdict was reasonable, and he was satisfied with the results. He noted that the successful appeal merely restores the law to what it was before the DoJ had tried to "make illegal changes" to it.
He admitted that he had been very nervous in the few days leading up to the verdict and had trouble sleeping, and is now quite tired. However, he was glad that today brought some positive energy to friends in these difficult times.
It had been more than a year since the DoJ made its appeal, and he had now finished what he could do, he said. However, he noted that the broader situation of Hong Kong is still changing. "It feels terrible to watch my hometown fall apart," he said.
He took a more positive tone in his Facebook post about the verdict, however, exhorting Hongkongers to keep on: "If we can restore what had gone bad in the areas in the reach of each of us, then Hong Kong has a chance to be restored."
#CourtOfFInalAppeal #Verdict #JointEnterprise
Sources:
- Citizen News #Nov4
https://bit.ly/3q5ldMF
- Court of Final Appeal Press Release (Chinese):
https://legalref.judiciary.hk/doc/judg/html/vetted/other/en/2021/FACC000006_2021_files/FACC000006_2021CS.docx
- Henry Tong's Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/108379573919637/posts/594304725327117/
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Chanting protest slogan at home could risk an offence of rioting, legal practitioner warns
Citing Section 81D of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance, the Hong Kong's Department of Justice (DOJ) sought clarification from the Court of Appeal on the…
Chanting protest slogan at home could risk an offence of rioting, legal practitioner warns
Citing Section 81D of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance, the Hong Kong's Department of Justice (DOJ) sought clarification from the Court of Appeal on the…
The farewell ceremony for Apple Daily in a public housing estate
Remember 24 June 2021. On this day the last issue of Apple Daily was printed. It was a murder case announced well in advance.
At noon, we started our search around convenient stores and newsstands from the centre of Sha Tin for Apple Daily but we didn’t manage to find any. When we reached a public housing estate, someone walked towards us with a pile of newspapers. “Where did you buy them?" We asked. “In the market, there are still some." He answered and pointed to the market. We then sped up and upon arrival at the market, all the Apple Daily were just sold out and a notice stating “a total of 5,000 copies of Apple Daily. Thank You." was still there.
Source: Stand News #Jun24
#AppleDaily
Author: Ah Guo
https://bit.ly/2TrlED4
https://telegra.ph/The-farewell-ceremony-for-Apple-Daily-in-a-public-housing-estate-07-22
Remember 24 June 2021. On this day the last issue of Apple Daily was printed. It was a murder case announced well in advance.
At noon, we started our search around convenient stores and newsstands from the centre of Sha Tin for Apple Daily but we didn’t manage to find any. When we reached a public housing estate, someone walked towards us with a pile of newspapers. “Where did you buy them?" We asked. “In the market, there are still some." He answered and pointed to the market. We then sped up and upon arrival at the market, all the Apple Daily were just sold out and a notice stating “a total of 5,000 copies of Apple Daily. Thank You." was still there.
Source: Stand News #Jun24
#AppleDaily
Author: Ah Guo
https://bit.ly/2TrlED4
https://telegra.ph/The-farewell-ceremony-for-Apple-Daily-in-a-public-housing-estate-07-22
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Police Charge Imprisoned CHRF's Convener #FigoChan for Violating Societies Ordinance
Source: Stand News #Oct29
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Police Charge Imprisoned CHRF's Convener Figo Chan for Violating Societies Ordinance
While in jail, Figo Chan, the former convener of the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), was charged by the police under the Societies Ordinance, for not supplying information about the now-disbanded group.
Police confirms that they had charged a 25-year-old man for not supplying information the police requested about the group, including names of members, activities, and funds.
This request came after a police letter to CHRF in April 2021 accusing it to be an "unregistered society". The group publicly responded to the accusation on April 4, 2021, pointing out that the Front had applied and received letters of no objection from the police for the peaceful, non-violent assemblies and marches they held over many years.
Following the latest charge to Figo Chan, police searched a number of premises of the CHRF on October 28, 2021, including the office of the League of Social Democrats. The League's chairperson said, however, the League and the CHRF are two different groups.
Source: Stand News #Oct29
https://thestandnews.page.link/hR4EgHkqzYfVDtTG7
#SocietiesOrdinance #PoliticalProsecution #Jail
Police Charge Imprisoned CHRF's Convener Figo Chan for Violating Societies Ordinance
While in jail, Figo Chan, the former convener of the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), was charged by the police under the Societies Ordinance, for not supplying information about the now-disbanded group.
Police confirms that they had charged a 25-year-old man for not supplying information the police requested about the group, including names of members, activities, and funds.
This request came after a police letter to CHRF in April 2021 accusing it to be an "unregistered society". The group publicly responded to the accusation on April 4, 2021, pointing out that the Front had applied and received letters of no objection from the police for the peaceful, non-violent assemblies and marches they held over many years.
Following the latest charge to Figo Chan, police searched a number of premises of the CHRF on October 28, 2021, including the office of the League of Social Democrats. The League's chairperson said, however, the League and the CHRF are two different groups.
Source: Stand News #Oct29
https://thestandnews.page.link/hR4EgHkqzYfVDtTG7
#SocietiesOrdinance #PoliticalProsecution #Jail
#Censorship
Film Censorship Amendment Ordinance passed in Hong Kong in merely 45 mins
#LegCo #FilmCensorship #NationalSecurity #Film #Movie #Video
Source: Stand News; #Oct27
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Film Censorship Amendment Ordinance passed in Hong Kong in merely 45 mins
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Film Censorship Amendment Ordinance passed in Hong Kong in merely 45 mins
On the last meeting of the extended Sixth Legislative Council in Hong Kong, lawmakers discussed the 2021 Film Censorship Ordinance Amendment Bill. 5 legislators spoke regarding the bill, so it only took 45 minutes to pass the third reading.
The content of the amendment mainly includes requiring the censor to consider whether the film would be contrary to the interests of national security.
The checking process is extended to 28 days, in order to have a thorough consideration and acquire all necessary information.
If the Chief Secretary for Administration believes that a film is contrary to the interests of national security, the Film Censorship Authority can revoke approval certificates or exemption certificates.
Inspectors can enter and search any place without a court warrant, as well as require the holder of exemption certificates or approval certificates to provide more information about the film, including the date, time and venue. This is to prevent individuals from illegally publishing films via social media or instant messaging applications.
The maximum penalty for showing films not yet approved by the Censorship Authority is raised to 3 years imprisonment and HKD1 million fine.
See also:
Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31374
#LegCo #FilmCensorship #NationalSecurity #Film #Movie #Video
Source: Stand News #Oct27 https://thestandnews.page.link/ytxgpfdR7JzGDWQy9
Film Censorship Amendment Ordinance passed in Hong Kong in merely 45 mins
On the last meeting of the extended Sixth Legislative Council in Hong Kong, lawmakers discussed the 2021 Film Censorship Ordinance Amendment Bill. 5 legislators spoke regarding the bill, so it only took 45 minutes to pass the third reading.
The content of the amendment mainly includes requiring the censor to consider whether the film would be contrary to the interests of national security.
The checking process is extended to 28 days, in order to have a thorough consideration and acquire all necessary information.
If the Chief Secretary for Administration believes that a film is contrary to the interests of national security, the Film Censorship Authority can revoke approval certificates or exemption certificates.
Inspectors can enter and search any place without a court warrant, as well as require the holder of exemption certificates or approval certificates to provide more information about the film, including the date, time and venue. This is to prevent individuals from illegally publishing films via social media or instant messaging applications.
The maximum penalty for showing films not yet approved by the Censorship Authority is raised to 3 years imprisonment and HKD1 million fine.
See also:
Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31374
#LegCo #FilmCensorship #NationalSecurity #Film #Movie #Video
Source: Stand News #Oct27 https://thestandnews.page.link/ytxgpfdR7JzGDWQy9
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Film Censorship Ordinance Amended in HK, as Pro-China Lawmaker Claims a Hong Kong Film is Toxic to Teenagers
Source: WhatsNews Media #Oct29
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Bloomberg: Xi Jinping’s “common prosperity” makes investors uneasy, Chinese regulators meet with Wall Street executives to defend against technology companies
According to Bloomberg, China recently defends against technology companies and the “common prosperity” from Chinese President Xi Jinping makes global investors feel disturbed. Chinese regulators and Wall Street executives had a closed meeting on Thursday, which defending the recent suppression of multiple industries, claiming that its regulatory measures are not aimed at technology or private companies.
According to quoted resources from the report, Fang Xinghai, Vice Chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission, Senior Officials of the People’s Bank of China, and financial companies such as Goldman Sachs, Citadel, and BlackRock, held a 3-hour closed-door meeting on Thursday.
During the meeting, Fang Xinghai stated the supervision from Chinese government to Chinese companies should not be interpreted as being decoupled from the US or international financial markets. He stated that, China recent measures are targeting at companies operating consumer platforms and strengthens the supervision to improve privacy safety and national security. For measures that are aiming at education training industries and gaming industries, it is aiming to reduce the concerns of society.
Source: Stand News #Sep19
https://bit.ly/3GRsUvQ
#Bloomberg #XiJinping #WallStreet #China #Technology #Supervision #Privacy #NationalSecurity #Education #GamingIndustries
According to Bloomberg, China recently defends against technology companies and the “common prosperity” from Chinese President Xi Jinping makes global investors feel disturbed. Chinese regulators and Wall Street executives had a closed meeting on Thursday, which defending the recent suppression of multiple industries, claiming that its regulatory measures are not aimed at technology or private companies.
According to quoted resources from the report, Fang Xinghai, Vice Chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission, Senior Officials of the People’s Bank of China, and financial companies such as Goldman Sachs, Citadel, and BlackRock, held a 3-hour closed-door meeting on Thursday.
During the meeting, Fang Xinghai stated the supervision from Chinese government to Chinese companies should not be interpreted as being decoupled from the US or international financial markets. He stated that, China recent measures are targeting at companies operating consumer platforms and strengthens the supervision to improve privacy safety and national security. For measures that are aiming at education training industries and gaming industries, it is aiming to reduce the concerns of society.
Source: Stand News #Sep19
https://bit.ly/3GRsUvQ
#Bloomberg #XiJinping #WallStreet #China #Technology #Supervision #Privacy #NationalSecurity #Education #GamingIndustries