Chinese Businessman Suspected To Be CCP's Agent Sent To Silence Daughter of Jailed Hong Kong Bookseller
Apple Daily requested documents from the Stockholm court on the case relating to Anna Lindstedt, Sweden’s former ambassador to Beijing, after she brokered an unauthorized meeting between Angela Gui and two businessmen who claimed to be able to release Gui's father, Gui Minhai, a Hong Kong bookseller with Swedish citizenship who went missing in 2015 and was jailed in China.
The documents revealed that the “two businessmen” were Kevin Liu, chairman of MiNiSV Holding Ltd. and John Meewella, a Sri Lankan CEO.
In fact, the Swedish personnel had found Liu’s identity suspicious before the incident and had banned his entry into Sweden. Liu had used multiple names and listed different birth dates and birthplace on the official documents.
Experts suspected that Liu is an agent (similar to those in the KGB) appointed by the CCP to silence Angela Gui.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar19 #CCP #CausewaybayBookstore #KGB
Apple Daily requested documents from the Stockholm court on the case relating to Anna Lindstedt, Sweden’s former ambassador to Beijing, after she brokered an unauthorized meeting between Angela Gui and two businessmen who claimed to be able to release Gui's father, Gui Minhai, a Hong Kong bookseller with Swedish citizenship who went missing in 2015 and was jailed in China.
The documents revealed that the “two businessmen” were Kevin Liu, chairman of MiNiSV Holding Ltd. and John Meewella, a Sri Lankan CEO.
In fact, the Swedish personnel had found Liu’s identity suspicious before the incident and had banned his entry into Sweden. Liu had used multiple names and listed different birth dates and birthplace on the official documents.
Experts suspected that Liu is an agent (similar to those in the KGB) appointed by the CCP to silence Angela Gui.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar19 #CCP #CausewaybayBookstore #KGB
#CausewayBayBookstore
Dissident Bookseller Hopes His New Bookstore can be the Safe Haven for Hongkongers in Taiwan
Hong Kong dissident bookseller Lam Wing Kee reopened Causeway Bay Bookstore in Taipei on April 25.
Lam was one of the booksellers who were abducted by the Chinese authorities in 2015, for selling books censored by China in the Causeway Bay Bookstore in Honh Kong. He was illegally detained in China and finally exposed the case when he had a chance to escape to Hong Kong.
Since last year he has relocated to Taiwan. By reopening the Causeway Bay Bookstore in Taipei, he hopes to create a safe haven for Hongkoners in Taiwan.
Books quickly stowed away on the opening day, leaving empty bookshelves and warm hearts filled with hope and gratitude.
Source: Facebook page – Chu Hoi Dick; RTHK
https://www.facebook.com/201155333283732/posts/2927126697353235/
#Apr27 #LamWingKee #HongKongBooksellers #ToFreedom #GlobalSupport
#Taiwan
Dissident Bookseller Hopes His New Bookstore can be the Safe Haven for Hongkongers in Taiwan
Hong Kong dissident bookseller Lam Wing Kee reopened Causeway Bay Bookstore in Taipei on April 25.
Lam was one of the booksellers who were abducted by the Chinese authorities in 2015, for selling books censored by China in the Causeway Bay Bookstore in Honh Kong. He was illegally detained in China and finally exposed the case when he had a chance to escape to Hong Kong.
Since last year he has relocated to Taiwan. By reopening the Causeway Bay Bookstore in Taipei, he hopes to create a safe haven for Hongkoners in Taiwan.
Books quickly stowed away on the opening day, leaving empty bookshelves and warm hearts filled with hope and gratitude.
Source: Facebook page – Chu Hoi Dick; RTHK
https://www.facebook.com/201155333283732/posts/2927126697353235/
#Apr27 #LamWingKee #HongKongBooksellers #ToFreedom #GlobalSupport
#Taiwan
Citizens Trapped In and Out of Sogo
Many citizens on Hennessy Road were asked by polce to enter SOGO mall. However, this caused the SOGO entrance to be closed, leading to many being trapped inside the mall and outside on the sidewalk next to it.
The location is nearby where Causeway Bay Bookstore used to locate. The bookstore, selling banned books about China, was made known after its 5 owners and shopkeepers were abducted by the Chinese authorities. One of them Lam Wing-kee disclosed the happenings and the confession he was forced after escaping back to Hong Kong.
Source: United Social Press
#July1 #PoliceState #CausewayBayBookstore
Many citizens on Hennessy Road were asked by polce to enter SOGO mall. However, this caused the SOGO entrance to be closed, leading to many being trapped inside the mall and outside on the sidewalk next to it.
The location is nearby where Causeway Bay Bookstore used to locate. The bookstore, selling banned books about China, was made known after its 5 owners and shopkeepers were abducted by the Chinese authorities. One of them Lam Wing-kee disclosed the happenings and the confession he was forced after escaping back to Hong Kong.
Source: United Social Press
#July1 #PoliceState #CausewayBayBookstore
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Safely Arrives in Taiwan, will Visit Tsai Ing-wen
On August 2, 2022, United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived on a US military aircraft in #Taiwan at 10:45pm, landing at Songshan Airport in Taipei.
According to Taiwanese media reports, Pelosi's visit amounts to an official visit from the United States. Her itinerary includes visiting the Legislative Yuan (Taiwan's legislature), a press conference where she is expected to give an major speech, as well as a meeting and state lunch with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen.
Though Pelosi originally planned to leave Taiwan at 3pm the next day, she had added one more stop before leaving: a meeting with Causeway Bay Bookstore's Lam Wing-kee, Chinese pro-democracy activist Wu'er Kaixi, and Taiwanese NGO worker Lee Ming-che, who had been arrested and jailed in China for five years.
Pelosi stayed in Grand Hyatt Taipei, just across the street from Taipei 101. LED displays on the Taipei landmark showed welcome messages for Pelosi on the night of her arrival: "Thank you, dear friend in democracy, for your steadfast support of Taiwan", "US-Taiwan friendship forever". Supporters also held up signs outside the hotel welcoming her to Taiwan, though some people showed up to protest against her visit.
Source: In-Media HK #Aug2
https://bit.ly/3oNNCoF
#NancyPelosi #Taiwan #TsaiIngWan #LamWingKee #WuerKaixi #LeeMingChe #CrossStraits #CausewayBayBookstore
On August 2, 2022, United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived on a US military aircraft in #Taiwan at 10:45pm, landing at Songshan Airport in Taipei.
According to Taiwanese media reports, Pelosi's visit amounts to an official visit from the United States. Her itinerary includes visiting the Legislative Yuan (Taiwan's legislature), a press conference where she is expected to give an major speech, as well as a meeting and state lunch with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen.
Though Pelosi originally planned to leave Taiwan at 3pm the next day, she had added one more stop before leaving: a meeting with Causeway Bay Bookstore's Lam Wing-kee, Chinese pro-democracy activist Wu'er Kaixi, and Taiwanese NGO worker Lee Ming-che, who had been arrested and jailed in China for five years.
Pelosi stayed in Grand Hyatt Taipei, just across the street from Taipei 101. LED displays on the Taipei landmark showed welcome messages for Pelosi on the night of her arrival: "Thank you, dear friend in democracy, for your steadfast support of Taiwan", "US-Taiwan friendship forever". Supporters also held up signs outside the hotel welcoming her to Taiwan, though some people showed up to protest against her visit.
Source: In-Media HK #Aug2
https://bit.ly/3oNNCoF
#NancyPelosi #Taiwan #TsaiIngWan #LamWingKee #WuerKaixi #LeeMingChe #CrossStraits #CausewayBayBookstore
Pelosi Taiwan visit - US will not abandon commitment to Taiwan, says Speaker
In a meeting with Taiwaness President Tsai Ing-wen at the Presidential Palace on August 3, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reiterated their steadfast support to Taiwan, referring to the Taiwan Relations Act signed 43 years ago.
"Today, our delegation... came to Taiwan to make unequivocally clear we will not abandon our commitment to Taiwan and we are proud of our enduring friendship,” Pelosi said.
Pelosi pointed out that the Taiwan's story is one of passion for democracy and freedom, showcasing the Taiwanese hope, perseverance and determination towards building a peaceful and prosperous future in the face of challenges.
She emphasized that America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important than ever as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy. The United States stands ready to defend democracy in Taiwan.
In her 7-minute address, Pelosi made reference to Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, stressing that the US will continue to work on this basis to establish prosperous cooperative relationship with Taiwan, honoring America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.
Source: Inmediahk; #Aug3
https://bit.ly/3brC9YQ
#NancyPelosi #Taiwan #TsaiIngWan #LamWingKee #WuerKaixi #LeeMingChe #CrossStraits #CausewayBayBookstore
In a meeting with Taiwaness President Tsai Ing-wen at the Presidential Palace on August 3, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reiterated their steadfast support to Taiwan, referring to the Taiwan Relations Act signed 43 years ago.
"Today, our delegation... came to Taiwan to make unequivocally clear we will not abandon our commitment to Taiwan and we are proud of our enduring friendship,” Pelosi said.
Pelosi pointed out that the Taiwan's story is one of passion for democracy and freedom, showcasing the Taiwanese hope, perseverance and determination towards building a peaceful and prosperous future in the face of challenges.
She emphasized that America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important than ever as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy. The United States stands ready to defend democracy in Taiwan.
In her 7-minute address, Pelosi made reference to Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, stressing that the US will continue to work on this basis to establish prosperous cooperative relationship with Taiwan, honoring America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.
Source: Inmediahk; #Aug3
https://bit.ly/3brC9YQ
#NancyPelosi #Taiwan #TsaiIngWan #LamWingKee #WuerKaixi #LeeMingChe #CrossStraits #CausewayBayBookstore