#Resistance #Solidarity
#RTHK Staff Union Rally to Support Journalist: We Are All #NabelaQoser
On January 28, 2021, more than 60 RTHK employees protested at the headquarters against the station's mistreatment of the journalist Nabela Qoser.
The video shows RTHK staff wearing a mask of Qoser's face and chanting slogans like, “Groundless charges”, and “Politics overriding professionalism”.
Watch video: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28440
The management of the public broadcaster had previously launched a probe into complaints made against Qoser, after she enraged Beijing loyalists with her critical questions towards government officials and the Chief Executive Carrie Lam, during the Anti-ELAB movement in 2019.
Qoser was cleared of wrongdoing, but RTHK reopened its investigation in October 2020 and extend Qoser's probation period as a civil servant.
On January 22, 2021, Qoser's contract as a civil servant was terminated by RTHK, which reportedly cited the probe as a reason. Instead, Qoser was offered a new 120-day contract.
The RTHK Programme Staff Union decried the broadcaster’s move as something no difference than firing Qoser.
Source: Stand News #Jan28
https://www.facebook.com/standnewshk/videos/871769913675684
#RTHK #CivilServant #PoliticalOpression #Journalism #Professionalism #PressFreedom #Reprisal
#RTHK Staff Union Rally to Support Journalist: We Are All #NabelaQoser
On January 28, 2021, more than 60 RTHK employees protested at the headquarters against the station's mistreatment of the journalist Nabela Qoser.
The video shows RTHK staff wearing a mask of Qoser's face and chanting slogans like, “Groundless charges”, and “Politics overriding professionalism”.
Watch video: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28440
The management of the public broadcaster had previously launched a probe into complaints made against Qoser, after she enraged Beijing loyalists with her critical questions towards government officials and the Chief Executive Carrie Lam, during the Anti-ELAB movement in 2019.
Qoser was cleared of wrongdoing, but RTHK reopened its investigation in October 2020 and extend Qoser's probation period as a civil servant.
On January 22, 2021, Qoser's contract as a civil servant was terminated by RTHK, which reportedly cited the probe as a reason. Instead, Qoser was offered a new 120-day contract.
The RTHK Programme Staff Union decried the broadcaster’s move as something no difference than firing Qoser.
Source: Stand News #Jan28
https://www.facebook.com/standnewshk/videos/871769913675684
#RTHK #CivilServant #PoliticalOpression #Journalism #Professionalism #PressFreedom #Reprisal
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#PoliticalOppression
RTHK Staff Rally to Support Journalist: We Are All #NabelaQoser
Source: Stand News #Jan28
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#CCP #Totalitarianism
#XiJinping Insists Hong Kong to be "Ruled by Patriots"
Hong Kong Chief Executive #CarrieLam reported her duties to Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping online on Jan 27, 2021.
According to China-state media Xinhua Agency, Carrie Lam was praised by Xi for “stopping violence and chaos in accordance with the law and working to bring Hong Kong back on track.”
Meanwhile, Xi emphasized the need of having "patriots governing Hong Kong". Lam, whose term will expire in 2022, told Xi that Hong Kong officials “would continue to discharge their duty to safeguard national security without fear.”
In an interview with CNBC released on Jan 28, Carrie Lam accused the US of using Hong Kong as a "pawn" and said that "ruling by patriots" is the "most important message" by Xi.
Source: Stand News; Japan Times; CNBC #Jan28
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/01/28/asia-pacific/xi-hong-kong-patriots/
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/01/28/carrie-lam-says-hong-kong-is-used-as-a-pawn-by-the-us.html
#XiJinping Insists Hong Kong to be "Ruled by Patriots"
Hong Kong Chief Executive #CarrieLam reported her duties to Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping online on Jan 27, 2021.
According to China-state media Xinhua Agency, Carrie Lam was praised by Xi for “stopping violence and chaos in accordance with the law and working to bring Hong Kong back on track.”
Meanwhile, Xi emphasized the need of having "patriots governing Hong Kong". Lam, whose term will expire in 2022, told Xi that Hong Kong officials “would continue to discharge their duty to safeguard national security without fear.”
In an interview with CNBC released on Jan 28, Carrie Lam accused the US of using Hong Kong as a "pawn" and said that "ruling by patriots" is the "most important message" by Xi.
Source: Stand News; Japan Times; CNBC #Jan28
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/01/28/asia-pacific/xi-hong-kong-patriots/
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/01/28/carrie-lam-says-hong-kong-is-used-as-a-pawn-by-the-us.html
New U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: Rejects Beijing's Claim to Sovereignty in the South China Sea, Joins Southeast Asia to Counter China
Source: Standnews #Jan28
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New U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: Rejects Beijing's Claim to Sovereignty in the South China Sea, Joins Southeast Asia to Counter China
On his first day in office, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he rejects China's claim to sovereignty over the South China Sea and stresses that the United States will stand up for Southeast Asian countries if conflict breaks out in the South China Sea. He also said his judgment that China is genocidal against the Uighurs remains unchanged, but that the United States and China can still work together on mutual concern issues, such as climate change.
The U.S. Senate approved Blinken's nomination to be secretary of state on Tuesday. On his appointment, Blinken told staff in his State Department office that he would mend U.S. relations with allies and prove to the world that the United States is capable of leading.
The U.S. will stand with Southeast Asia to counteract CCP pressure
The State Department issued a statement stating that Blinken called Philippine Foreign Minister Teodoro Locsin after taking office, affirming U.S.' rejection of China's claims of sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. He also said China's claims went beyond the scope of their rights under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
#China #SouthChinaSea #US #Blinken #SoutheastAsia
Source: Standnews #Jan28
https://bit.ly/2Lonu3G
On his first day in office, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he rejects China's claim to sovereignty over the South China Sea and stresses that the United States will stand up for Southeast Asian countries if conflict breaks out in the South China Sea. He also said his judgment that China is genocidal against the Uighurs remains unchanged, but that the United States and China can still work together on mutual concern issues, such as climate change.
The U.S. Senate approved Blinken's nomination to be secretary of state on Tuesday. On his appointment, Blinken told staff in his State Department office that he would mend U.S. relations with allies and prove to the world that the United States is capable of leading.
The U.S. will stand with Southeast Asia to counteract CCP pressure
The State Department issued a statement stating that Blinken called Philippine Foreign Minister Teodoro Locsin after taking office, affirming U.S.' rejection of China's claims of sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. He also said China's claims went beyond the scope of their rights under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
#China #SouthChinaSea #US #Blinken #SoutheastAsia
Source: Standnews #Jan28
https://bit.ly/2Lonu3G
White House spokesman: Huawei is a "distrusted supplier" and will ensure that the U.S. and its allies do not use its equipment
Source: Stand News #Jan28
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White House spokesman: Huawei is a "distrusted supplier" and will ensure that the U.S. and its allies do not use its equipment
U.S. Commerce Secretary nominee Gina Raimondo refused to commit to continuing sanctions against Huawei during her Senate confirmation hearing, prompting speculation about whether newly-elected President Joe Biden is softening his policy towards Huawei. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said at a regular press conference that Huawei is a "distrusted vendor" and that the U.S. will ensure that neither local nor allied networks use the vendor's equipment.
As Raimondo did not commit to leaving Huawei on the sanctions blacklist, Republican Congressman Michael McCau, who did not participate in the confirmation hearings, then asked the Senate to suspend Raimondo's confirmation as Commerce Secretary. He also demanded the Biden administration to clarify whether Huawei would continue to be placed on the sanctions blacklist.
#Huawei #US #Biden #USSenate
Source: Stand News #Jan28
https://bit.ly/36Rk4hb
U.S. Commerce Secretary nominee Gina Raimondo refused to commit to continuing sanctions against Huawei during her Senate confirmation hearing, prompting speculation about whether newly-elected President Joe Biden is softening his policy towards Huawei. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said at a regular press conference that Huawei is a "distrusted vendor" and that the U.S. will ensure that neither local nor allied networks use the vendor's equipment.
As Raimondo did not commit to leaving Huawei on the sanctions blacklist, Republican Congressman Michael McCau, who did not participate in the confirmation hearings, then asked the Senate to suspend Raimondo's confirmation as Commerce Secretary. He also demanded the Biden administration to clarify whether Huawei would continue to be placed on the sanctions blacklist.
#Huawei #US #Biden #USSenate
Source: Stand News #Jan28
https://bit.ly/36Rk4hb
#University
Editorial Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University's Students' Union resigns en masse due to #Censorship
Source: Luminant Hong Kong; #Jan28
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Editorial Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University's Students' Union resigns en masse due to #Censorship
Source: Luminant Hong Kong; #Jan28
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#University
Editorial Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University's Students' Union resigns en masse due to #Censorship
On January 28, 2022, students’ Union Editorial Board of the Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) revealed on Facebook that the university managenent had repeatedly interfered in students' editorial work.
The student board said the university had asked them to stop using the term “Wuhan virus” in their reports, interfered their coverage of the university’s national security curriculum, and asked them to withdraw copies of a recent issue of their student magazine, “Jumbo”.
The board accused the university of suppressing the students' publication, and announced that all its members would resign with immediate effect.
The university, meanwhile, decided to discontinue its relationship with the students' board and terminate students' rights to use all the facilities on campus. The university management claimed that they would take disciplinary action against the students concerned.
Source: Luminant Hong Kong; #Jan28
https://t.me/luminanthk/5224
#StudentUnion #PressFreedom #Resignation #HongKongStudents
Editorial Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University's Students' Union resigns en masse due to #Censorship
On January 28, 2022, students’ Union Editorial Board of the Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) revealed on Facebook that the university managenent had repeatedly interfered in students' editorial work.
The student board said the university had asked them to stop using the term “Wuhan virus” in their reports, interfered their coverage of the university’s national security curriculum, and asked them to withdraw copies of a recent issue of their student magazine, “Jumbo”.
The board accused the university of suppressing the students' publication, and announced that all its members would resign with immediate effect.
The university, meanwhile, decided to discontinue its relationship with the students' board and terminate students' rights to use all the facilities on campus. The university management claimed that they would take disciplinary action against the students concerned.
Source: Luminant Hong Kong; #Jan28
https://t.me/luminanthk/5224
#StudentUnion #PressFreedom #Resignation #HongKongStudents
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【浸大學生會編委總辭】
今日(28日)晚上八時,浸會大學學生會編委會宣布第五十四屆編輯委員會內閣「楚鳴」全體成員即日請辭,並感謝當初對「楚鳴」投下信任票的會員,同時就未能於餘下任期繼續服務浸大學生而致歉。
聲明中提到校方要求編委會在其招募記者電郵內容進行刪減,並有關對國安課程的報導進行干預,及要求編委會停止使用「武漢肺炎」等字眼,同時要求刪減其刊物《浸報》其中的徵犒和回收,同日校方撤銷編委的官方電郵使用權。
編委會認為,對其出版或撰寫過的刊物內省不疚,問心無愧,指「總辭一舉絕非敝內閣所願,惜編委服…
今日(28日)晚上八時,浸會大學學生會編委會宣布第五十四屆編輯委員會內閣「楚鳴」全體成員即日請辭,並感謝當初對「楚鳴」投下信任票的會員,同時就未能於餘下任期繼續服務浸大學生而致歉。
聲明中提到校方要求編委會在其招募記者電郵內容進行刪減,並有關對國安課程的報導進行干預,及要求編委會停止使用「武漢肺炎」等字眼,同時要求刪減其刊物《浸報》其中的徵犒和回收,同日校方撤銷編委的官方電郵使用權。
編委會認為,對其出版或撰寫過的刊物內省不疚,問心無愧,指「總辭一舉絕非敝內閣所願,惜編委服…
Report Says #China Invites #UN Official to #Xinjiang but Bans Investigating #HumanRights Issues
Source: RFA #Jan28
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Report Says #China Invites #UN Official to #Xinjiang but Bans Investigating #HumanRights Issues
According to South China Morning Post (#SCMP) on #Jan27 2022, China allows the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, to visit Xinjiang after the Winter Olympics; however, China does not allow Bachelet to investigate on human rights violation issues, causing United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (#UNHCR) to postpone their Xinjiang report publication date to after the Olympic Games.
China's Foreign Affairs Minister, #ZhaoLijian, claimed that China's stand is "consistent and clear": "The invitation aims to enhance the interactions and collaborations between the 2 parties. We oppose anyone to take advantage of political manipulation."
Human Rights Watch told #Reuter on #Jan28 that the Chinese government tries to distract the world with the winter Olympics from their inhumane crimes on #Uyghurs and other #Turkistan. They also reminded everyone, especially foreign affairs ministers, not to be fooled.
#HumanRightwWatch #MichelleBachelet
Source: RFA #Jan28
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/un-visit-01282022053808.html
According to South China Morning Post (#SCMP) on #Jan27 2022, China allows the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, to visit Xinjiang after the Winter Olympics; however, China does not allow Bachelet to investigate on human rights violation issues, causing United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (#UNHCR) to postpone their Xinjiang report publication date to after the Olympic Games.
China's Foreign Affairs Minister, #ZhaoLijian, claimed that China's stand is "consistent and clear": "The invitation aims to enhance the interactions and collaborations between the 2 parties. We oppose anyone to take advantage of political manipulation."
Human Rights Watch told #Reuter on #Jan28 that the Chinese government tries to distract the world with the winter Olympics from their inhumane crimes on #Uyghurs and other #Turkistan. They also reminded everyone, especially foreign affairs ministers, not to be fooled.
#HumanRightwWatch #MichelleBachelet
Source: RFA #Jan28
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/un-visit-01282022053808.html
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【中國人權】傳中國允聯合國人權專員訪疆但不能調查侵犯人權 人權團體籲「勿被北京愚弄」
《南華早報》報道,中國同意接待聯合國人權事務高級專員巴切萊特在北京冬奧結束後訪新疆,條件是不作為對侵犯人權指控的調查,並要推遲發布關於新疆的報告到奧運會結束。人權團體籲勿被北京「愚弄」。