British MPs Call for Boycotting Beijing Winter Olympics: Uyghur Genocide Evidence is Clear, but the UK Has No Spine to Resist
Source from: The Stand News #Feb07
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British MPs Call for Boycotting Beijing Winter Olympics: Uyghur Genocide Evidence is Clear, but the UK Has No Spine to Resist
The British political circle continues to suppress Beijing on human right issues in China. Some parliamentarians and dignitaries call on the government, the Olympic Committee and athletes to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics next year.
Both UK Liberal Democratic Party Leader Ed Davey and Labour Party Member Chris Bryant urged the government and British Olympics Committee to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics. Davey indicated that the Winter Olympics would be a tool for Beijing's political propaganda. He also stated that the genocide evidence in Xinjiang done by China is very conclusive. All five types of genocide listed in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide against Genocide occurred in Xinjiang. He accused that the British government of not daring to act is cowardly. “It is so strange that the British government has so far failed to resist. I cannot see why people would still want to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics. In my opinion, the British Olympics Committee should urge the International Olympics Committee to hold the Olympics games in other places. Otherwise, we will boycott."
Source from: The Stand News #Feb07
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#China #Xinjiang #Beijing #Uyghur #Genocide #HumanRights #UK #British #UnitedKingdom #WinterOlympics #UnitedNations #boycott #Olympic
The British political circle continues to suppress Beijing on human right issues in China. Some parliamentarians and dignitaries call on the government, the Olympic Committee and athletes to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics next year.
Both UK Liberal Democratic Party Leader Ed Davey and Labour Party Member Chris Bryant urged the government and British Olympics Committee to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics. Davey indicated that the Winter Olympics would be a tool for Beijing's political propaganda. He also stated that the genocide evidence in Xinjiang done by China is very conclusive. All five types of genocide listed in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide against Genocide occurred in Xinjiang. He accused that the British government of not daring to act is cowardly. “It is so strange that the British government has so far failed to resist. I cannot see why people would still want to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics. In my opinion, the British Olympics Committee should urge the International Olympics Committee to hold the Olympics games in other places. Otherwise, we will boycott."
Source from: The Stand News #Feb07
https://bit.ly/3pLzTww
#China #Xinjiang #Beijing #Uyghur #Genocide #HumanRights #UK #British #UnitedKingdom #WinterOlympics #UnitedNations #boycott #Olympic
Chinese Coast Guard Enters Waters Near Diaoyu Islands for 2 Consecutive Days after the Coast Guard Law Passed
Source: The Stand News #Feb07
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Chinese Coast Guard Enters Waters Near Diaoyu Islands for 2 Consecutive Days after the Coast Guard Law Passed
After the China Coast Guard (CCG) Law taking into effect this month, Chinese coast guard vessels entered the waters near the Diaoyu Islands (known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan) for two consecutive days. The islands are under sovereignty dispute with Japan.
According to Japan's 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, two Chinese Coast Guard vessels had entered Japanese territorial waters near the Japan-claimed Senkaku Islands on Tuesday at around 4:45 a.m. Japanese authorities said that the Chinese Coast Guard vessels turned their bow toward two Japanese fishing boats and tried to approach them. The Japan Coast Guard deployed patrol boats to ensure the safety of the fishing boats and issued a warning to the Chinese Coast Guard, asking them to leave the territorial waters.
Source: The Stand News #Feb07
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#ChinaCoastGuardLaw #ChineseCoastGuard #JapanCoastGuard #DiaoyuIslands #SenkakuIslands #SovereigntyDispute #China #Japan #DiaoYuIsland
After the China Coast Guard (CCG) Law taking into effect this month, Chinese coast guard vessels entered the waters near the Diaoyu Islands (known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan) for two consecutive days. The islands are under sovereignty dispute with Japan.
According to Japan's 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, two Chinese Coast Guard vessels had entered Japanese territorial waters near the Japan-claimed Senkaku Islands on Tuesday at around 4:45 a.m. Japanese authorities said that the Chinese Coast Guard vessels turned their bow toward two Japanese fishing boats and tried to approach them. The Japan Coast Guard deployed patrol boats to ensure the safety of the fishing boats and issued a warning to the Chinese Coast Guard, asking them to leave the territorial waters.
Source: The Stand News #Feb07
https://bit.ly/3bCzyHw
#ChinaCoastGuardLaw #ChineseCoastGuard #JapanCoastGuard #DiaoyuIslands #SenkakuIslands #SovereigntyDispute #China #Japan #DiaoYuIsland
For Europe, confronting China should begin at home
All eyes may currently be on Russia, but meanwhile, concerns regarding the European Union’s relationship with China continue to mount. From the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to confronting China’s economic punishment of Lithuania and tackling its authoritarian model within the multilateral system, the list grows longer by the day. However, it’s important to remember that, just like with Russia, simply achieving a unified EU position on China is not a fait accompli.
Source: Politico #Feb07
https://www.politico.eu/article/for-europe-confronting-china-should-begin-at-home/
#Europe #China #Russia
All eyes may currently be on Russia, but meanwhile, concerns regarding the European Union’s relationship with China continue to mount. From the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to confronting China’s economic punishment of Lithuania and tackling its authoritarian model within the multilateral system, the list grows longer by the day. However, it’s important to remember that, just like with Russia, simply achieving a unified EU position on China is not a fait accompli.
Source: Politico #Feb07
https://www.politico.eu/article/for-europe-confronting-china-should-begin-at-home/
#Europe #China #Russia
Exclusive: U.S. calls for 'concrete action' from China on trade deal
U.S. officials called on Monday for "concrete action" from China to make good on its commitment to purchase $200 billion in additional U.S. goods and services in 2020 and 2021 under the "Phase 1" trade deal signed by former President Donald Trump.
The officials said Washington was losing patience with Beijing, which had "not shown real signs" in recent months that it would close the gap in the two-year purchase commitments that expired at the end of 2021.
Source: Reuters #Feb07
https://www.reuters.com/business/exclusive-us-calls-concrete-action-china-meet-phase-1-purchase-commitments-2022-02-07/
#US #China #Trade #Beijing
U.S. officials called on Monday for "concrete action" from China to make good on its commitment to purchase $200 billion in additional U.S. goods and services in 2020 and 2021 under the "Phase 1" trade deal signed by former President Donald Trump.
The officials said Washington was losing patience with Beijing, which had "not shown real signs" in recent months that it would close the gap in the two-year purchase commitments that expired at the end of 2021.
Source: Reuters #Feb07
https://www.reuters.com/business/exclusive-us-calls-concrete-action-china-meet-phase-1-purchase-commitments-2022-02-07/
#US #China #Trade #Beijing
Book lovers send books to inmates, hoping to cheer them on
By Translated by BeWater HK on May 16, 2022 • 18 May 2022
While Lunar New Year is a time to pass on good wishes to each other, a group of volunteers do not mind the unlucky pronunciation of books (which has the same pronunciation of “to lose” or “’fail” in Cantonese) and assist families of inmates to prepare booklists. This group view themselves as someone who knows books. Knowing the inmates’ families are already busy with acquiring day-to-day supplies for the inmates, the volunteers share the burden to organize the books for them. They hope this can encourage the inmates to keep learning for the future. “The knowledge will empower them to face the future.”
Court case number: WKCC813/2021
Source: Ming Pao #Feb07
#Book #Lover
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https://telegra.ph/Book-lovers-send-books-to-inmates-hoping-to-cheer-them-on-05-18
By Translated by BeWater HK on May 16, 2022 • 18 May 2022
While Lunar New Year is a time to pass on good wishes to each other, a group of volunteers do not mind the unlucky pronunciation of books (which has the same pronunciation of “to lose” or “’fail” in Cantonese) and assist families of inmates to prepare booklists. This group view themselves as someone who knows books. Knowing the inmates’ families are already busy with acquiring day-to-day supplies for the inmates, the volunteers share the burden to organize the books for them. They hope this can encourage the inmates to keep learning for the future. “The knowledge will empower them to face the future.”
Court case number: WKCC813/2021
Source: Ming Pao #Feb07
#Book #Lover
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https://telegra.ph/Book-lovers-send-books-to-inmates-hoping-to-cheer-them-on-05-18
Hong Kong authorities' Heavy handed response to pitch invaders at Inter Miami visit
Source: #Inmediahk #Feb07
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Hong Kong authorities' Heavy handed response to pitch invaders at Inter Miami visit
The American professional soccer team #InterMiami made a visit to Hong Kong, but fans were left disappointed as football legend #Messi sat out at the game. Despite this, after the match, fans managed to sneak onto the pitch at the Hong Kong Stadium, where they were able to snap photos with Beckham and even secure his autograph.
One fan recounted how LCSD staff took down his address and hinted at potential charges. When others voiced concerns about potential future security measures, Sam responded, "He can't help it; I simply wanted to do what I wanted to do. This kind of behavior is common in overseas stadiums; many fans act similarly.
Inter Miami conducted pre-match training at the stadium last Saturday, during which some fans invaded the field in an attempt to obtain signatures from Messi and Beckham. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) issued a statement in the evening, strongly condemning several spectators for disregarding public and player safety, violating regulations by trespassing onto the field, and causing chaos.
They reminded spectators not to intrude onto the field to avoid disturbance, warning that strict measures would be taken, including immediate expulsion from the venue and potential police intervention.
Source: #Inmediahk #Feb07
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The American professional soccer team #InterMiami made a visit to Hong Kong, but fans were left disappointed as football legend #Messi sat out at the game. Despite this, after the match, fans managed to sneak onto the pitch at the Hong Kong Stadium, where they were able to snap photos with Beckham and even secure his autograph.
One fan recounted how LCSD staff took down his address and hinted at potential charges. When others voiced concerns about potential future security measures, Sam responded, "He can't help it; I simply wanted to do what I wanted to do. This kind of behavior is common in overseas stadiums; many fans act similarly.
Inter Miami conducted pre-match training at the stadium last Saturday, during which some fans invaded the field in an attempt to obtain signatures from Messi and Beckham. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) issued a statement in the evening, strongly condemning several spectators for disregarding public and player safety, violating regulations by trespassing onto the field, and causing chaos.
They reminded spectators not to intrude onto the field to avoid disturbance, warning that strict measures would be taken, including immediate expulsion from the venue and potential police intervention.
Source: #Inmediahk #Feb07
https://bit.ly/3w64y0H