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Daisy Wong, HK Writer Criticized Médecins Sans Frontières being Hypocrite
Editor's Note: At 17:30 on 19-Nov, 4 members from MSF entered the Polytechnic University. They have not responded to any of the press's questions. Citizens criticised it was a PR action and merely for convincing the public not to cut the donations.
(18 Nov) Daisy Wong’s Facebook post:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) once asked me for help with fund-raising. Hong Kong has now become Uganda. A war correspondent says Hong Kong Police are even more terrible than ISIS. The lives of the students who are being trapped in Polytechnic University are in grave danger. I have sent an emergency email to the MSF and asked them to send medical teams there to save lives. It is entirely based on humanitarianism, not politics. Isn’t it the purpose of MSF? Ask for help when they need funds; disappear when lives are at stake.
The email:
Dear [redacted] and the MSF team,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is sieged. Lots of people are injured. It is a critical situation. As a humanitarian medical organisation, can you send medical teams immediately to save people there?
Hong Kong has been in a humanitarian crisis for five months. What has the MSF done for the people in Hong Kong since June?
I am looking forward to your reply. Thank you.
Daisy
Source: Daisy Wong, Facebook
https://bit.ly/37nRQcz
#HumanitarianCrisis #MSF #NGO
Daisy Wong, HK Writer Criticized Médecins Sans Frontières being Hypocrite
Editor's Note: At 17:30 on 19-Nov, 4 members from MSF entered the Polytechnic University. They have not responded to any of the press's questions. Citizens criticised it was a PR action and merely for convincing the public not to cut the donations.
(18 Nov) Daisy Wong’s Facebook post:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) once asked me for help with fund-raising. Hong Kong has now become Uganda. A war correspondent says Hong Kong Police are even more terrible than ISIS. The lives of the students who are being trapped in Polytechnic University are in grave danger. I have sent an emergency email to the MSF and asked them to send medical teams there to save lives. It is entirely based on humanitarianism, not politics. Isn’t it the purpose of MSF? Ask for help when they need funds; disappear when lives are at stake.
The email:
Dear [redacted] and the MSF team,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is sieged. Lots of people are injured. It is a critical situation. As a humanitarian medical organisation, can you send medical teams immediately to save people there?
Hong Kong has been in a humanitarian crisis for five months. What has the MSF done for the people in Hong Kong since June?
I am looking forward to your reply. Thank you.
Daisy
Source: Daisy Wong, Facebook
https://bit.ly/37nRQcz
#HumanitarianCrisis #MSF #NGO
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Beijing Condemns the U.S. Passage Of the HK Human Rights Act for Meddling China's Internal Affairs
Regarding the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act in the United State, the PR China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to suspend the US warships’ application for resting in Hong Kong with immediate effect.
Meanwhile, the Chinese government retaliates by sanctioning non-governmental organizations with what tjey called "poor-performing" towards the Hong Kong Anti-Extradiction protest such as National Endowment for Democracy, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, International Republican Institute, Human Rights Watch and Freedom House.
The Beijing government urged the US government to "correct the mistake, to stop any words and deeds that intrudes Hong Kong and Chinese internal affairs", and will take further necessary actions according to the ongoing events, standing firm towards the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, and safeguarding the sovereignty, safety and developing interests of China.
The Chinede Ministry also stated that the US government ignored the strong opposition of the Chinese government, insisted to sign the so-called “Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act”, is a swingeing violation towards International Law and the basic principles of international relations, meddling the internal affairs of China.
Source: RTHK #Dec2
#Diplomacy #China #US #NGO
Regarding the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act in the United State, the PR China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to suspend the US warships’ application for resting in Hong Kong with immediate effect.
Meanwhile, the Chinese government retaliates by sanctioning non-governmental organizations with what tjey called "poor-performing" towards the Hong Kong Anti-Extradiction protest such as National Endowment for Democracy, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, International Republican Institute, Human Rights Watch and Freedom House.
The Beijing government urged the US government to "correct the mistake, to stop any words and deeds that intrudes Hong Kong and Chinese internal affairs", and will take further necessary actions according to the ongoing events, standing firm towards the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, and safeguarding the sovereignty, safety and developing interests of China.
The Chinede Ministry also stated that the US government ignored the strong opposition of the Chinese government, insisted to sign the so-called “Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act”, is a swingeing violation towards International Law and the basic principles of international relations, meddling the internal affairs of China.
Source: RTHK #Dec2
#Diplomacy #China #US #NGO
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What's with the apology from the Hong Kong Red Cross?
(27 Jun) When the police held a blood drive with the Red Cross in Hong Kong, one of the Red Cross personnel wore an anti-police brutality ornament on his chest much to the displeasure of the crowd of police. The police asked the organiser for the implicated person's name due to their "lack of integrity" but it was in vain. As a result, the blood drive was cut short.
Originally, the issue would have ended there but to illustrate the Hong Kong Police Force's [HKPF] "lack of integrity", they had to meddle with even how Hongkongers accessorize themselves, infringing on human rights and freedoms. Rather than seeking justice for their staff member and defending his human rights, who knew that the Red Cross would actually apologise to the police force? As a humanitarian institution, this is a deplorable act.
The apology from the Hong Kong Red Cross stated that one of its staff members "did not have an ideal attitude, which led to unease in some blood donors." The Red Cross may as well disclose the details. How was his attitude not ideal? If he treated all blood donors equally and provided professional service, and the only problem was a donor discriminating against him for wearing a certain accessory, shouldn't they be the one apologising to the staff member instead? Which Hong Kong law states that Hongkongers cannot wear accessories at work? If my memory serves me well, some police officers have worn stuffed toy accessories while on patrol. Why does the privilege of the HKPF outweigh that of other citizens? The HKPF can do as they please accessorise how ever way they want, but not others?
As for the symbolism and meaning behind these small ornaments upon a person's body, they are completely up for individual interpretation; the only restriction is one's imagination. People like to take things personally. If their heart of glass breaks, what can the others do? If every time we wear an ornament when we go out, we have to worry that dark-skinned people might not be happy, light-skinned people might not like it, overweight people might get sensitive, LGBTQ people might get triggered... how can we even get out the door?
Source: Apply Daily
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
Further reading:
Police refuse to donate blood as phlebotomists concern about police brutality
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22847
#Kowtou #RedCross #PoliceState #HumanRight #Freedom #GlassHeart #NGO
What's with the apology from the Hong Kong Red Cross?
(27 Jun) When the police held a blood drive with the Red Cross in Hong Kong, one of the Red Cross personnel wore an anti-police brutality ornament on his chest much to the displeasure of the crowd of police. The police asked the organiser for the implicated person's name due to their "lack of integrity" but it was in vain. As a result, the blood drive was cut short.
Originally, the issue would have ended there but to illustrate the Hong Kong Police Force's [HKPF] "lack of integrity", they had to meddle with even how Hongkongers accessorize themselves, infringing on human rights and freedoms. Rather than seeking justice for their staff member and defending his human rights, who knew that the Red Cross would actually apologise to the police force? As a humanitarian institution, this is a deplorable act.
The apology from the Hong Kong Red Cross stated that one of its staff members "did not have an ideal attitude, which led to unease in some blood donors." The Red Cross may as well disclose the details. How was his attitude not ideal? If he treated all blood donors equally and provided professional service, and the only problem was a donor discriminating against him for wearing a certain accessory, shouldn't they be the one apologising to the staff member instead? Which Hong Kong law states that Hongkongers cannot wear accessories at work? If my memory serves me well, some police officers have worn stuffed toy accessories while on patrol. Why does the privilege of the HKPF outweigh that of other citizens? The HKPF can do as they please accessorise how ever way they want, but not others?
As for the symbolism and meaning behind these small ornaments upon a person's body, they are completely up for individual interpretation; the only restriction is one's imagination. People like to take things personally. If their heart of glass breaks, what can the others do? If every time we wear an ornament when we go out, we have to worry that dark-skinned people might not be happy, light-skinned people might not like it, overweight people might get sensitive, LGBTQ people might get triggered... how can we even get out the door?
Source: Apply Daily
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
Further reading:
Police refuse to donate blood as phlebotomists concern about police brutality
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22847
#Kowtou #RedCross #PoliceState #HumanRight #Freedom #GlassHeart #NGO
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#ReportersWithoutBorders protests #AppleDaily closure at Chinese embassies in Paris and Berlin
The press freedom advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (#RSF) marched through the streets of Paris and Berlin on June 25, 2021.
They protested the closure of the Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, after Hong Kong's Beijing-backed authorities froze the paper's assets and arrested several executives.
The NGO said on their website that they held "funeral-style processions" to denounce the "killing" of Apple Daily by the Hong Kong government, and to "raise alarm of the threats" posed by the Beijing regime to press freedom globally.
In Paris, RSF placed a coffin and funeral flowers for the Hong Kong paper in front of the #ChineseEmbassy. At the same time, they buried copies of the newspaper in front of the embassy in Berlin.
RSF Secretary-General Christophe Deloire said, "today's funeral is for Apple Daily, but tomorrow's may be for press freedom in China. It's time for the international community to act in line with their own values and obligations and defend what's left of the ,free press in Hong Kong before China's model of information control claims another victim."
Text: Deutsche Welle #Jun25
Photos: Reporters Without Borders
https://twitter.com/rsf_inter/status/1408397332190744579?s=21
#Paris #Berlin #Protests #NGO #Funeral
#ReportersWithoutBorders protests #AppleDaily closure at Chinese embassies in Paris and Berlin
The press freedom advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (#RSF) marched through the streets of Paris and Berlin on June 25, 2021.
They protested the closure of the Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, after Hong Kong's Beijing-backed authorities froze the paper's assets and arrested several executives.
The NGO said on their website that they held "funeral-style processions" to denounce the "killing" of Apple Daily by the Hong Kong government, and to "raise alarm of the threats" posed by the Beijing regime to press freedom globally.
In Paris, RSF placed a coffin and funeral flowers for the Hong Kong paper in front of the #ChineseEmbassy. At the same time, they buried copies of the newspaper in front of the embassy in Berlin.
RSF Secretary-General Christophe Deloire said, "today's funeral is for Apple Daily, but tomorrow's may be for press freedom in China. It's time for the international community to act in line with their own values and obligations and defend what's left of the ,free press in Hong Kong before China's model of information control claims another victim."
Text: Deutsche Welle #Jun25
Photos: Reporters Without Borders
https://twitter.com/rsf_inter/status/1408397332190744579?s=21
#Paris #Berlin #Protests #NGO #Funeral
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China at the UN: Choking Civil Society
The Chinese government’s crackdown on freedom of expression, independent thought, and civil society now extends beyond its borders. In the United Nations, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) misuses its seat on the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Committee on Non-governmental Organizations (NGO Committee) to block applications from civil society organizations seeking UN consultative status. Consultative status enables NGOs to participate in UN activities, including hosting side events, gaining access to sessions, speaking at UN events and delivering statements.
Source: Journal of Democracy #Jul31
https://t.co/IgMB3ovTzV
#China #UN #PRC #NGO
The Chinese government’s crackdown on freedom of expression, independent thought, and civil society now extends beyond its borders. In the United Nations, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) misuses its seat on the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Committee on Non-governmental Organizations (NGO Committee) to block applications from civil society organizations seeking UN consultative status. Consultative status enables NGOs to participate in UN activities, including hosting side events, gaining access to sessions, speaking at UN events and delivering statements.
Source: Journal of Democracy #Jul31
https://t.co/IgMB3ovTzV
#China #UN #PRC #NGO
China Is Choking Civil Society at the United Nations
The Jeju Olle Foundation has a straightforward and simple mission. The South Korean nongovernmental organization (NGO) seeks to maintain long-distance walking trails on the country’s Jeju Island. But the organization had drawn the ire of a Chinese diplomat. At a U.N. meeting in May, the Chinese official claimed the foundation had failed to “use the correct terminology for Taiwan Province on its website.” This offense spurred Beijing’s U.N. delegation to question the South Korean outfit’s application for U.N. consultative status—a vital civil society advocacy mechanism that, among other things, permits NGOs to participate in U.N. proceedings—during the May 21 session of the U.N. Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) Committee on Nongovernmental Organizations.
Source: Foreign Policy #Sep28
https://t.co/tcwIKaj7Jb
#China #UN #NGO #Taiwan #ECOSOC #Korean
The Jeju Olle Foundation has a straightforward and simple mission. The South Korean nongovernmental organization (NGO) seeks to maintain long-distance walking trails on the country’s Jeju Island. But the organization had drawn the ire of a Chinese diplomat. At a U.N. meeting in May, the Chinese official claimed the foundation had failed to “use the correct terminology for Taiwan Province on its website.” This offense spurred Beijing’s U.N. delegation to question the South Korean outfit’s application for U.N. consultative status—a vital civil society advocacy mechanism that, among other things, permits NGOs to participate in U.N. proceedings—during the May 21 session of the U.N. Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) Committee on Nongovernmental Organizations.
Source: Foreign Policy #Sep28
https://t.co/tcwIKaj7Jb
#China #UN #NGO #Taiwan #ECOSOC #Korean