Jeremy Lin Shu-how is a Taiwanese basketball star player for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
While playing three games in semi-final payoff of CBA, Lin has been offended 32 times in total with visible injuries at his knees, face and back.
Beijing Duck head coach Xie Libin revealed that Lin could not hear anything after the game and had to go to a hospital for treatment. Lin’s injuries have generally recovered.
In the interview with China Central Television (CCTV), Lin described the game with Guangdong Southern Tigers was fierce and said, “both teams defended hard, playing the game and hitting people at the same time. Physical defence of both teams was strong. Our bodies cannot recover in a short time. I can understand these if you unintentionally hit and hurt your opponent.”
Lin found the opponents did some small actions on purpose and hoped the referee could protect players from ensuring a safe game.
As some CBA fans questioned, if he exaggerated foul play of Chinese basketball players, Lin uploaded his beaten photos on his IG account.
Taiwan EBC News and Apple Daily reported, Lin is a native American and obtained a Taiwan passport on 30 July, making him eligible to join the Taiwan national team.
Lin’s father stated Lin let his agent determine whether staying in CBA or joining Taiwan’s National team. Lin mentioned an NBA team felt interested in him. If he has 70% ability of his glory days and does not mind to be a bench player of a point guard, he is possible to return the NBA.
For Lin’s team, RMB may indeed be more attractive, as compared with Taiwan, the annual salary can be nearly ten times different. At the moment, his annual package in CBA is around 20 million RMB (~2.89 million USD), while his package in Taiwan will be maximum at 2 million RMB (0.29 million USD). Including the participation in variety shows in China, he can earn even more, which the amount is incomparable. Lin is 31 years old and got several injuries. His basketball lifespan can be longer if he plays basketball games in Taiwan.
Lin was “son of Taiwan”, and Taiwan fans gave him a nickname, “little son”. However, during Wuhan pneumonia epidemics, his supporters in Hong Kong and Taiwan were heartbroken because of his speech.
#JeremyLin #CBA #China #Basketball #Taiwan #BeijingDuck
#Aug18
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https://www.facebook.com/127745917936616/posts/622444121800124/
https://www.facebook.com/661077250953305/posts/1102188453508847/
While playing three games in semi-final payoff of CBA, Lin has been offended 32 times in total with visible injuries at his knees, face and back.
Beijing Duck head coach Xie Libin revealed that Lin could not hear anything after the game and had to go to a hospital for treatment. Lin’s injuries have generally recovered.
In the interview with China Central Television (CCTV), Lin described the game with Guangdong Southern Tigers was fierce and said, “both teams defended hard, playing the game and hitting people at the same time. Physical defence of both teams was strong. Our bodies cannot recover in a short time. I can understand these if you unintentionally hit and hurt your opponent.”
Lin found the opponents did some small actions on purpose and hoped the referee could protect players from ensuring a safe game.
As some CBA fans questioned, if he exaggerated foul play of Chinese basketball players, Lin uploaded his beaten photos on his IG account.
Taiwan EBC News and Apple Daily reported, Lin is a native American and obtained a Taiwan passport on 30 July, making him eligible to join the Taiwan national team.
Lin’s father stated Lin let his agent determine whether staying in CBA or joining Taiwan’s National team. Lin mentioned an NBA team felt interested in him. If he has 70% ability of his glory days and does not mind to be a bench player of a point guard, he is possible to return the NBA.
For Lin’s team, RMB may indeed be more attractive, as compared with Taiwan, the annual salary can be nearly ten times different. At the moment, his annual package in CBA is around 20 million RMB (~2.89 million USD), while his package in Taiwan will be maximum at 2 million RMB (0.29 million USD). Including the participation in variety shows in China, he can earn even more, which the amount is incomparable. Lin is 31 years old and got several injuries. His basketball lifespan can be longer if he plays basketball games in Taiwan.
Lin was “son of Taiwan”, and Taiwan fans gave him a nickname, “little son”. However, during Wuhan pneumonia epidemics, his supporters in Hong Kong and Taiwan were heartbroken because of his speech.
#JeremyLin #CBA #China #Basketball #Taiwan #BeijingDuck
#Aug18
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/127745917936616/posts/622444121800124/
https://www.facebook.com/661077250953305/posts/1102188453508847/
#PoliceState #Arrest #NSL
Hong Kong Police Arrest 3 University Students under #NationalSecurityLaw
At 9:40am on August 18, 2021, Hong Kong police arrested at least three members of the students' union of the University of Hong Kong under the National Security Law.
They include the elected president of the Students' Union #KwokWingHo; the Faculty of Arts Student's Union representative #YungChungHei ; and the president of the students' union council #CheungKingSun.
The police accused the three university students of "promoting terrorism".
According to sources, it is related to a withdrawn motion of the students' union council in July 2021. The Union has passed a motion to extend condolences to the 50-year-old Hong Kong man #LeungKinFai who passed away after stabbing himself and knifing one policeman.
Image: #FirstHand
Source: Now News; Stand News #Aug18
https://thestandnews.page.link/6fuSBWh3LsdKkm178
#StateTerrorism #StudentsUnion #HKU
Hong Kong Police Arrest 3 University Students under #NationalSecurityLaw
At 9:40am on August 18, 2021, Hong Kong police arrested at least three members of the students' union of the University of Hong Kong under the National Security Law.
They include the elected president of the Students' Union #KwokWingHo; the Faculty of Arts Student's Union representative #YungChungHei ; and the president of the students' union council #CheungKingSun.
The police accused the three university students of "promoting terrorism".
According to sources, it is related to a withdrawn motion of the students' union council in July 2021. The Union has passed a motion to extend condolences to the 50-year-old Hong Kong man #LeungKinFai who passed away after stabbing himself and knifing one policeman.
Image: #FirstHand
Source: Now News; Stand News #Aug18
https://thestandnews.page.link/6fuSBWh3LsdKkm178
#StateTerrorism #StudentsUnion #HKU
#PoliticalSuppression #WhiteTerror
Protesters' Fund In Support of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement Will Cease Operation
The 612 Humanities Relief Fund was established on June 15, 2019 during the Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong, with the aim to provide relief, from medicak help, legal service to psychological support, to the civilians involved in the city's territory-wide pro-democracy movement.
'612' was named after the day June 12, 2019 where the first police-civilian clash took place. The day had propelled even more civilians to join the pro-democracy cause.
The trustees of the foundation includes legal expert #MargaretNg, cultural studies scholar #HeungPoKeung, Cantopop singer #DeniseHo, and cardinal of the Catholic Church #JosephZen Ze-kiun.
The dissolution of the foundation is caused by the disbandment of a pro-democracy group under which the foundation was registered.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
#June12 #612HumanitiesFund
Protesters' Fund In Support of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement Will Cease Operation
The 612 Humanities Relief Fund was established on June 15, 2019 during the Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong, with the aim to provide relief, from medicak help, legal service to psychological support, to the civilians involved in the city's territory-wide pro-democracy movement.
'612' was named after the day June 12, 2019 where the first police-civilian clash took place. The day had propelled even more civilians to join the pro-democracy cause.
The trustees of the foundation includes legal expert #MargaretNg, cultural studies scholar #HeungPoKeung, Cantopop singer #DeniseHo, and cardinal of the Catholic Church #JosephZen Ze-kiun.
The dissolution of the foundation is caused by the disbandment of a pro-democracy group under which the foundation was registered.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
#June12 #612HumanitiesFund
China’s Communist Party Goes Back to Basics: Less for the Rich, More for the Poor
China gave priority to economic growth for most of the past 40 years. Now, Xi Jinping is signaling plans to more assertively promote social equality, as he tries to solidify popular support for continued Communist Party rule.
The push is captured by a catchphrase, “common prosperity,” now appearing everywhere in China, including in public speeches, state-owned media and schools—and in comments from newly chastened business tycoons like Jack Ma.
Like many Communist party slogans, details remain vague. But officials and analysts who have tracked the phrase’s use say it is meant to convey the idea that leaders are returning to the party’s original ambitions to empower workers and the disadvantaged, and will limit gains of the capitalist class when necessary to address social inequities.
Source: WSJ #Aug18
https://on.wsj.com/3syHbHc
#China #CCP #Rich #Poor #XiJinping
China gave priority to economic growth for most of the past 40 years. Now, Xi Jinping is signaling plans to more assertively promote social equality, as he tries to solidify popular support for continued Communist Party rule.
The push is captured by a catchphrase, “common prosperity,” now appearing everywhere in China, including in public speeches, state-owned media and schools—and in comments from newly chastened business tycoons like Jack Ma.
Like many Communist party slogans, details remain vague. But officials and analysts who have tracked the phrase’s use say it is meant to convey the idea that leaders are returning to the party’s original ambitions to empower workers and the disadvantaged, and will limit gains of the capitalist class when necessary to address social inequities.
Source: WSJ #Aug18
https://on.wsj.com/3syHbHc
#China #CCP #Rich #Poor #XiJinping
#Newspaper #ChineseYouth
#Xi Crackdowns Look to Whip China’s ‘Lying Flat’ Youth Into Shape
//Piecing together President Xi Jinping’s recent speeches and a barrage of new regulations that have roiled markets, one savvy internet user this month created a satirical image of what passes for an ideal youth in today’s China.
“The socialist successor of the new era does not attend after-school tutoring, does not play video games, does not chase celebrities,” said the post, which was shared widely before it was censored.
“They finish all their homework at school, read President Xi’s selected works for one hour everyday, go to sleep before 10 p.m., take the initiative to do chores, urge their parents to have more children and help look after them.”
The description highlights how Xi’s push for “common prosperity” and wealth redistribution is about more than just reining in tech billionaires: The flurry of rules and state-media missives targeting industries from after-school tutoring to online gaming and entertainment are also aimed at ensuring the younger generation -- some of whom are starting to embrace a minimalist lifestyle known as “lying flat” -- turns into motivated, patriotic and productive workers.//
Source: Bloomberg #Aug18
Read more:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-18/xi-crackdowns-look-to-whip-china-s-lying-flat-youth-into-shape
#Xi Crackdowns Look to Whip China’s ‘Lying Flat’ Youth Into Shape
//Piecing together President Xi Jinping’s recent speeches and a barrage of new regulations that have roiled markets, one savvy internet user this month created a satirical image of what passes for an ideal youth in today’s China.
“The socialist successor of the new era does not attend after-school tutoring, does not play video games, does not chase celebrities,” said the post, which was shared widely before it was censored.
“They finish all their homework at school, read President Xi’s selected works for one hour everyday, go to sleep before 10 p.m., take the initiative to do chores, urge their parents to have more children and help look after them.”
The description highlights how Xi’s push for “common prosperity” and wealth redistribution is about more than just reining in tech billionaires: The flurry of rules and state-media missives targeting industries from after-school tutoring to online gaming and entertainment are also aimed at ensuring the younger generation -- some of whom are starting to embrace a minimalist lifestyle known as “lying flat” -- turns into motivated, patriotic and productive workers.//
Source: Bloomberg #Aug18
Read more:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-18/xi-crackdowns-look-to-whip-china-s-lying-flat-youth-into-shape
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Xi Crackdowns Look to Whip China’s ‘Lying Flat’ Youth Into Shape
Piecing together President Xi Jinping’s recent speeches and a barrage of new regulations that have roiled markets, one savvy internet user this month created a satirical image of what passes for an ideal youth in today’s China.
Pro-CCP organisation found in UK BNO policy Taskforce, triggering safety concerns for Hongkongers
#BNO #HongkongersInBritain #LOTR #immigration
Source: Stand News; #Aug18
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Pro-CCP organisation found in UK BNO policy Taskforce, triggering safety concerns for Hongkongers
British government's BNO policy consultation taskforce includes prominent members of the London China Town Chinese Association, says Hongkongers in Britain, a pro-democracy advocacy group for newcomers from Hong Kong.
The Chinese Association had pledged support to the implementation of National Security Law in Hong Kong, as well as having only the “patriots to rule Hong Kong.”
Hongkongers in Britain worried that involvement of pro-CCP organization members in these policies could cause safety concerns to Hong Kong people in the UK, many of whom had recently immigrated to the UK on their British Nationals Overseas (BNO) passports. The advocacy group urged the British government to prohibit those pro-CCP organizations from entering official BNO policy committees.
The London China Town Chinese Association, however, did not respond to media inquiry on this matter.
Hongkongers in Britain's website noted that Consultation Taskforce was formed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government to tackle BNO-related policies. The Taskforce does not have representatives from new Hong Kong immigrants, but does include members of the pro-CCP Chinese Association.
#BNO #HongkongersInBritain #LOTR #immigration
Source: Stand News; #Aug18
https://bit.ly/3Bpqi4H
British government's BNO policy consultation taskforce includes prominent members of the London China Town Chinese Association, says Hongkongers in Britain, a pro-democracy advocacy group for newcomers from Hong Kong.
The Chinese Association had pledged support to the implementation of National Security Law in Hong Kong, as well as having only the “patriots to rule Hong Kong.”
Hongkongers in Britain worried that involvement of pro-CCP organization members in these policies could cause safety concerns to Hong Kong people in the UK, many of whom had recently immigrated to the UK on their British Nationals Overseas (BNO) passports. The advocacy group urged the British government to prohibit those pro-CCP organizations from entering official BNO policy committees.
The London China Town Chinese Association, however, did not respond to media inquiry on this matter.
Hongkongers in Britain's website noted that Consultation Taskforce was formed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government to tackle BNO-related policies. The Taskforce does not have representatives from new Hong Kong immigrants, but does include members of the pro-CCP Chinese Association.
#BNO #HongkongersInBritain #LOTR #immigration
Source: Stand News; #Aug18
https://bit.ly/3Bpqi4H
CCTV Network’s video released to play down Taliban's ties to terrorism, deleted after criticism.
Source: RFI #Aug18
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CCTV Network’s video released to play down Taliban's ties to terrorism, deleted after criticism.
Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) reported today (18th August 2021) that China’s China Central Television (CCTV) Network released a video introducing the Taliban on 16th, which downplayed the relationship between the Taliban and terrorism, triggering criticism from Chinese netizens. According to the online backup video, CCTV said the Taliban was born during the civil war in Afghanistan, and its members were mainly students from refugee camps, initially there were only 800 people, because of the support of the Afghan poor, their strength expanded rapidly. The film also said that the Taliban armed forces captured Kabul in 1996 to establish the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan; after 9/11, the Taliban regime was overthrown by the United States, starting a 20-year war.
The video was once ranked fifth on Weibo's top ten search list, and prompted many netizens to question it. Some people criticized the film for not mentioning terrorism, while others asked the Taliban, "Is that the one who blew up the Bamiyan Buddhas?"
A Beijing resident surnamed Guo said in an interview with Radio Free Asia on the 17th that his impression was that the Taliban in Afghanistan had provided a hideout for Osama bin Laden, the fugitive mastermind of 9/11, and not a refugee organization. He said, "In my early image, the Taliban is an international terrorist organization, and there are terrorist activities on the border and within Afghanistan."
Source: RFI #Aug18
https://rfi.my/7fQo.f
#Taliban #Terrorrism #IslamicEmirateofAfghanistan #InternationalTerroristOrganization #AfghanCivilWar #ChineseStateMedia #CCTVNetwork #OsamabinLaden #Afghanistan
Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) reported today (18th August 2021) that China’s China Central Television (CCTV) Network released a video introducing the Taliban on 16th, which downplayed the relationship between the Taliban and terrorism, triggering criticism from Chinese netizens. According to the online backup video, CCTV said the Taliban was born during the civil war in Afghanistan, and its members were mainly students from refugee camps, initially there were only 800 people, because of the support of the Afghan poor, their strength expanded rapidly. The film also said that the Taliban armed forces captured Kabul in 1996 to establish the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan; after 9/11, the Taliban regime was overthrown by the United States, starting a 20-year war.
The video was once ranked fifth on Weibo's top ten search list, and prompted many netizens to question it. Some people criticized the film for not mentioning terrorism, while others asked the Taliban, "Is that the one who blew up the Bamiyan Buddhas?"
A Beijing resident surnamed Guo said in an interview with Radio Free Asia on the 17th that his impression was that the Taliban in Afghanistan had provided a hideout for Osama bin Laden, the fugitive mastermind of 9/11, and not a refugee organization. He said, "In my early image, the Taliban is an international terrorist organization, and there are terrorist activities on the border and within Afghanistan."
Source: RFI #Aug18
https://rfi.my/7fQo.f
#Taliban #Terrorrism #IslamicEmirateofAfghanistan #InternationalTerroristOrganization #AfghanCivilWar #ChineseStateMedia #CCTVNetwork #OsamabinLaden #Afghanistan
RFI
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阿富汗民兵組織塔利班奪下政權後，中國官媒央視網16日在微博上傳題為“60秒了解塔利班的前世今生”的影片，內容淡化塔利班與恐怖主義關係，近……
Apple censors engraving service, report claims
Apple censors references to Chinese politicians, dissidents and other topics in its engraving service, a report alleges.
Citizen Lab said it had investigated filters set up for customers who wanted something engraved on a new iPhone, iPad or other Apple device.
And Apple had a broad list of censored words, not just in mainland China but also in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Apple said its systems "ensure local laws and customs are respected".
Source: BBC #Aug18
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58258385
#Apple #iPhone #China #HongKong #Taiwan
Apple censors references to Chinese politicians, dissidents and other topics in its engraving service, a report alleges.
Citizen Lab said it had investigated filters set up for customers who wanted something engraved on a new iPhone, iPad or other Apple device.
And Apple had a broad list of censored words, not just in mainland China but also in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Apple said its systems "ensure local laws and customs are respected".
Source: BBC #Aug18
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58258385
#Apple #iPhone #China #HongKong #Taiwan
#47Democrats #PrimaryElection #MassArrest
"To Plea or Not To Plea guilty" is a queation that suffocates defendants
Source: InMedia, GordonNgConcernGroup Facebook Page #Aug18
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"To Plea or Not To Plea guilty" is a queation that suffocates defendants
Source: InMedia, GordonNgConcernGroup Facebook Page #Aug18
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#47Democrats #PrimaryElection #MassArrest
"To Plea or Not To Plea guilty" is a queation that suffocates defendants
47 lawmakers, academia, and activist are being suspected of organising and participating in the primary election in 2020. They are being accused of "conspiring subversion of state".
In the 139-page of case study, it revealed that 5 of the defendants were classified as "major organisers" - #BennyTai, a legal scholar; #AuNokHin, a former legislator; #ChiuKaYin and #ChungKamLun, former district council members; and #GordonNg, an activist.
Among them, only Gordon Ng decided to plea not guilty.
Gordon Ng Concern Group wrote a post on social media after the release of the restrictions on reporting the cases, referring to Ng's perspective that he is "definitely not believing" that he had violated the law, and therefore, "I will face it despite being afraid”.
Ng said that he spent most of his time thinking about whether or not to plead guilty since being charged one and a half years ago. This question "makes him breathless" as his answer would most likely affect the second half of his life, with too many factors to consider.
He mentioned up until now, no defendant under the #NSL case has successfully been acquitted of their charges and described the space for discusiion, as an unknown as it required a lot of human and material resources. He asked, "is there a better way to use the resources spent on me?"
Ng understands that if he pleads guilty, his one-third of his original sentence may be cut. Yet, he is still unsure whether he is classified as a "main person", "with large crime" or "proactive participant". The category can seriously affect his sentence, from under three years to life imprisonment.
In addition, Ng stated that the case caught local and international attention, and as a result, he reflects on whether he has the responsibility to consider the view of civic society. He is an #Australian citizen, and the Australian government once published a statement raising concerns on the case. Therefore, he reflects, "Will my defence statement affect their views on the case?"
Gordon Ng admitted that he had no answer for most of his questions, but a fundamental question struck him - Do you think you had violated the law? "No, I absolutely don't think so. Therefore, I decide not to plead."
There is no way for him to get rid of the unknowns. He can only face it with courage. "I have prepared to fight for myself on the court. That is the largest battle in my life."
[Editor note: Gordon Ng is not a candidate for the election nor represents any political parties or organisations but a passerby on #LIHKG (named Lee Bak Lou, indicating liberal). He was the initiator of #LegCoPetition. It is a petition aimed to quantify people's voices and to call people to vote for the winners in the primary election and not to vote for candidates who do not support, participate or comply with the primary election. This petition puts pressure on candidates to adhere to the election results.]
Source: InMedia, GordonNgConcernGroup Facebook Page #Aug18
https://bit.ly/3Ctdhek
https://bit.ly/3Rb3rSD
Read more about the case:
Jan 6, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27802
Feb 28, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28799
Mar 1-2, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28876
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"To Plea or Not To Plea guilty" is a queation that suffocates defendants
47 lawmakers, academia, and activist are being suspected of organising and participating in the primary election in 2020. They are being accused of "conspiring subversion of state".
In the 139-page of case study, it revealed that 5 of the defendants were classified as "major organisers" - #BennyTai, a legal scholar; #AuNokHin, a former legislator; #ChiuKaYin and #ChungKamLun, former district council members; and #GordonNg, an activist.
Among them, only Gordon Ng decided to plea not guilty.
Gordon Ng Concern Group wrote a post on social media after the release of the restrictions on reporting the cases, referring to Ng's perspective that he is "definitely not believing" that he had violated the law, and therefore, "I will face it despite being afraid”.
Ng said that he spent most of his time thinking about whether or not to plead guilty since being charged one and a half years ago. This question "makes him breathless" as his answer would most likely affect the second half of his life, with too many factors to consider.
He mentioned up until now, no defendant under the #NSL case has successfully been acquitted of their charges and described the space for discusiion, as an unknown as it required a lot of human and material resources. He asked, "is there a better way to use the resources spent on me?"
Ng understands that if he pleads guilty, his one-third of his original sentence may be cut. Yet, he is still unsure whether he is classified as a "main person", "with large crime" or "proactive participant". The category can seriously affect his sentence, from under three years to life imprisonment.
In addition, Ng stated that the case caught local and international attention, and as a result, he reflects on whether he has the responsibility to consider the view of civic society. He is an #Australian citizen, and the Australian government once published a statement raising concerns on the case. Therefore, he reflects, "Will my defence statement affect their views on the case?"
Gordon Ng admitted that he had no answer for most of his questions, but a fundamental question struck him - Do you think you had violated the law? "No, I absolutely don't think so. Therefore, I decide not to plead."
There is no way for him to get rid of the unknowns. He can only face it with courage. "I have prepared to fight for myself on the court. That is the largest battle in my life."
[Editor note: Gordon Ng is not a candidate for the election nor represents any political parties or organisations but a passerby on #LIHKG (named Lee Bak Lou, indicating liberal). He was the initiator of #LegCoPetition. It is a petition aimed to quantify people's voices and to call people to vote for the winners in the primary election and not to vote for candidates who do not support, participate or comply with the primary election. This petition puts pressure on candidates to adhere to the election results.]
Source: InMedia, GordonNgConcernGroup Facebook Page #Aug18
https://bit.ly/3Ctdhek
https://bit.ly/3Rb3rSD
Read more about the case:
Jan 6, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27802
Feb 28, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28799
Mar 1-2, 2021:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28876
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Benny Tai, Robert Chung, and fifty more Democratics arrested this morning for inciting subversion of state power through arranging ‘35+ Primary Election’
#MassArrest #NationalSecurityLaw
Source: Apple Daily, Stand News; #Jan06
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Benny Tai, Robert Chung, and fifty more Democratics arrested this morning for inciting subversion of state power through arranging ‘35+ Primary Election’
#MassArrest #NationalSecurityLaw
Source: Apple Daily, Stand News; #Jan06
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#47Democrats #PrimaryElection #SubvertionofStatePower
As the restrictions on reporting got lifted, #Inmedia revealed how 47 democrats in Hong Kong plead guilty in June, 2022.
Source: Inmediahk, #Aug18
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As the restrictions on reporting got lifted, #Inmedia revealed how 47 democrats in Hong Kong plead guilty in June, 2022.
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#LawrenceLauWaiChung said, "Not guilty, sir," elegant as usual.
#LamCheukTing almost roared, "I don't plead guilty!"
#LeungKwokHung (a.k.a. #LongHair) said, "[I'm] Innocent. Plead not guilty."
#WinnieYuWaiMing raised her right hand and stated, "Not guilty."
The magistrate, Peter Law Tak Chuen, referred the 17 defendants to the High Court for trial.
The other 29 of them chose to plead guilty. Among them, #TiffanyYuenKaWai, #FrankieFungTatChuen, #CarolNgManYee, #GaryFanKwokWai and #HendickLuiChiHang, refused to agree all facts of the cases.
Everyone has a different way of pleading guilty:
#TiffanyYuen whispered, "Plead ah! (認呀！)."
#FergusLeungFongWai said with a tone of no choice, "Plead guilty lo! (認囉！)."
#FrankieFung said in Cantonese, "I plead guilty," then repeated in Mandarin, "I plead guilty, I know I was wrong,” causing the auditorium to laugh and #KwokKaKi thumbs up with a smile.
#LauChakFung just left his seat for the washroom, and somebody said, "he will plead guilty even in the toilet."
#JoshuaWong slowly spoke out, "Plead~ guilty~."
#LiKaTat shouted, "PG!"
#TamTakChi (a.k.a. #FastBeat) confidently said while brushing his hair, "I am 'handsome'" [Handsome has a similar sound as "plead" in Cantonese]
#WuChiWai followed, "Plead ah! (認呀！)," looking at #TamTakChi, and they both laughed.
#SamCheungHoSum declared, "I plead, I plead, I plead (認啊認啊認啊)" in one go.
#VentusLauWingHong said, "For the love of my country, I plead guilty," raising uproar among defendants.
Law, the magistrate, asked whether the 26 defendants agreed with the case.
#AuNokHin stood up at that moment and expressed heavily, "I confirmed the case, and I would like to apologise to all defendants because I could not ensure the election was legal." He then slightly bowed to the defendants.
#AndrewChiuKaYin also apologized, but expressionless, "I confirm the overall case, and I apologise to everyone who helped in the pre-election." Some defendants jeered, "What are you saying (講呢啲)?"
#TamTakChi (a.k.a #FastBeat) shouted as usual, "I agree with the plot!", followed by a severe facial expression, "I agree, I agree (同意啊、同意啊)," which brought laughter to the courtroom. He then turned around, spoke to #ClaudiaMo, "Yes, excellent!" and raised his arms to the air with thumbs up.
#LeslieShumOFai interrupted, "I am not a comedy actor."
The magistrates confirmed whether Tam agreed with the entire case. He answered, "Yes, then I agree with the full case." Law raises the question once more, "You agree?" "The plot? Yes." Tam replied
It is understood that there will be no jury at the trial. This case will be handled by three designed judges, as in the case of #TongYingKit. It reminds us of #OwenChowKaShing, who did not plead guilty and yelled at the court after the restriction on reporting was lifted, "Trial without a jury is unjust."
This was probably the most potent conclusion in West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts for a year and a half.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/%E7%A4%BE%E9%81%8B/%E3%80%90%E5%88%9D%E9%81%B847%E4%BA%BA%E6%A1%88%E3%80%91%E8%A8%98%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E9%95%B7%E5%9B%9B%E5%A4%A9%E7%9A%84%E7%AD%94%E8%BE%AF-%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E8%AA%AA%E7%AC%91%E3%80%81%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E8%87%B4%E6%AD%89?utm_source=dable
#LawrenceLauWaiChung said, "Not guilty, sir," elegant as usual.
#LamCheukTing almost roared, "I don't plead guilty!"
#LeungKwokHung (a.k.a. #LongHair) said, "[I'm] Innocent. Plead not guilty."
#WinnieYuWaiMing raised her right hand and stated, "Not guilty."
The magistrate, Peter Law Tak Chuen, referred the 17 defendants to the High Court for trial.
The other 29 of them chose to plead guilty. Among them, #TiffanyYuenKaWai, #FrankieFungTatChuen, #CarolNgManYee, #GaryFanKwokWai and #HendickLuiChiHang, refused to agree all facts of the cases.
Everyone has a different way of pleading guilty:
#TiffanyYuen whispered, "Plead ah! (認呀！)."
#FergusLeungFongWai said with a tone of no choice, "Plead guilty lo! (認囉！)."
#FrankieFung said in Cantonese, "I plead guilty," then repeated in Mandarin, "I plead guilty, I know I was wrong,” causing the auditorium to laugh and #KwokKaKi thumbs up with a smile.
#LauChakFung just left his seat for the washroom, and somebody said, "he will plead guilty even in the toilet."
#JoshuaWong slowly spoke out, "Plead~ guilty~."
#LiKaTat shouted, "PG!"
#TamTakChi (a.k.a. #FastBeat) confidently said while brushing his hair, "I am 'handsome'" [Handsome has a similar sound as "plead" in Cantonese]
#WuChiWai followed, "Plead ah! (認呀！)," looking at #TamTakChi, and they both laughed.
#SamCheungHoSum declared, "I plead, I plead, I plead (認啊認啊認啊)" in one go.
#VentusLauWingHong said, "For the love of my country, I plead guilty," raising uproar among defendants.
Law, the magistrate, asked whether the 26 defendants agreed with the case.
#AuNokHin stood up at that moment and expressed heavily, "I confirmed the case, and I would like to apologise to all defendants because I could not ensure the election was legal." He then slightly bowed to the defendants.
#AndrewChiuKaYin also apologized, but expressionless, "I confirm the overall case, and I apologise to everyone who helped in the pre-election." Some defendants jeered, "What are you saying (講呢啲)?"
#TamTakChi (a.k.a #FastBeat) shouted as usual, "I agree with the plot!", followed by a severe facial expression, "I agree, I agree (同意啊、同意啊)," which brought laughter to the courtroom. He then turned around, spoke to #ClaudiaMo, "Yes, excellent!" and raised his arms to the air with thumbs up.
#LeslieShumOFai interrupted, "I am not a comedy actor."
The magistrates confirmed whether Tam agreed with the entire case. He answered, "Yes, then I agree with the full case." Law raises the question once more, "You agree?" "The plot? Yes." Tam replied
It is understood that there will be no jury at the trial. This case will be handled by three designed judges, as in the case of #TongYingKit. It reminds us of #OwenChowKaShing, who did not plead guilty and yelled at the court after the restriction on reporting was lifted, "Trial without a jury is unjust."
This was probably the most potent conclusion in West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts for a year and a half.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/%E7%A4%BE%E9%81%8B/%E3%80%90%E5%88%9D%E9%81%B847%E4%BA%BA%E6%A1%88%E3%80%91%E8%A8%98%E4%B8%80%E6%AC%A1%E9%95%B7%E5%9B%9B%E5%A4%A9%E7%9A%84%E7%AD%94%E8%BE%AF-%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E8%AA%AA%E7%AC%91%E3%80%81%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E8%87%B4%E6%AD%89?utm_source=dable