#Censorship #PoliceState
Hong Kong Authotities Amend #FilmCensorshipOrdinance, Demanding Censors to Ban Films that “Endanger National Security”
The Hong Kong government amended and implemented the guideline for censors under the Film Censorship Ordinance on June 11, 2021.
The amendments are associated to the #NationalSecurityLaw that has been forcefully enacted in June 2020.
The government demands the Censors to check whether a film contains any content that portrays "activities that endanger national security", and any content that is “objectively and reasonably capable of being perceived as endorsing, supporting, promoting, glorifying, encouraging or inciting such act or activity”. The Ordinance allows censors to ban the film.
Source: InMedia #Jun11 https://bit.ly/3xeNoJy
#HongKongCinema #FilmCensor #FreeSpeech #WhiteTerror
Hong Kong Authotities Amend #FilmCensorshipOrdinance, Demanding Censors to Ban Films that “Endanger National Security”
The Hong Kong government amended and implemented the guideline for censors under the Film Censorship Ordinance on June 11, 2021.
The amendments are associated to the #NationalSecurityLaw that has been forcefully enacted in June 2020.
The government demands the Censors to check whether a film contains any content that portrays "activities that endanger national security", and any content that is “objectively and reasonably capable of being perceived as endorsing, supporting, promoting, glorifying, encouraging or inciting such act or activity”. The Ordinance allows censors to ban the film.
Source: InMedia #Jun11 https://bit.ly/3xeNoJy
#HongKongCinema #FilmCensor #FreeSpeech #WhiteTerror
#WhiteTerror
#CarrrieLam Insists Actions Against HKU Students; University Management Deregisters Students' Union
On July 13, 2021, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam demands the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) to take action against students. This is followed by the #StudentsUnion Council passing a motion on July 8 to express condolences to a Hong Kong man who died after knifing a policeman and stabbing himself on July 1.
Even the Students' Union's Council has already apologized by resigning on July 9, Lam insisted disciplinary actions on students.
On the same day, the University Management announced that the Students' Union would no longer be recognised as an independent registered association.
Previously, the government, the police and pro-Beijing figures have condemned students for breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and claimed to invite the National Security Police for investigation.
Source: RTHK; InMedia #Jul13
#Education #University #FailedState #FreeSpeech #StateTerrorism
#CarrrieLam Insists Actions Against HKU Students; University Management Deregisters Students' Union
On July 13, 2021, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam demands the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) to take action against students. This is followed by the #StudentsUnion Council passing a motion on July 8 to express condolences to a Hong Kong man who died after knifing a policeman and stabbing himself on July 1.
Even the Students' Union's Council has already apologized by resigning on July 9, Lam insisted disciplinary actions on students.
On the same day, the University Management announced that the Students' Union would no longer be recognised as an independent registered association.
Previously, the government, the police and pro-Beijing figures have condemned students for breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and claimed to invite the National Security Police for investigation.
Source: RTHK; InMedia #Jul13
#Education #University #FailedState #FreeSpeech #StateTerrorism
HKUSU, Undergrad and Campus TV searched by National Security Department, students and press forbid to enter
1514 | #HKU
At around 15:15, The National Security Department (NSD) Police arrived at Undergrad's office at 2/F, Fong Shu Chuen Building in the University of Hong Kong. They will search for evidence in The Hong Kong University Students' Union (HKUSU) composite building and Undergrad's office.
According to the press on the spot, more than 10 police from the NSD entered HKUSU's office. The office of HKU's Campus TV and faculties have also been searched.
Police forbid anyone to enter HKU Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre, including students and press. It is known that Editor-in-chief and vice editor-in-chief assisted for investigation and have not been released.
Source: i-Cable, Undergrad
Editor's note: Undergrad is the only media from HKUSU, and publish student newspaper in HKU.
#WhiteTerror #NSL #FreeSpeech #StateTerrorism #HKUSU
1514 | #HKU
At around 15:15, The National Security Department (NSD) Police arrived at Undergrad's office at 2/F, Fong Shu Chuen Building in the University of Hong Kong. They will search for evidence in The Hong Kong University Students' Union (HKUSU) composite building and Undergrad's office.
According to the press on the spot, more than 10 police from the NSD entered HKUSU's office. The office of HKU's Campus TV and faculties have also been searched.
Police forbid anyone to enter HKU Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre, including students and press. It is known that Editor-in-chief and vice editor-in-chief assisted for investigation and have not been released.
Source: i-Cable, Undergrad
Editor's note: Undergrad is the only media from HKUSU, and publish student newspaper in HKU.
#WhiteTerror #NSL #FreeSpeech #StateTerrorism #HKUSU
#FreeSpeech #WhiteTerror
RTHK Bans Wordings that Suggest Taiwanese Sovereignty
#RTHK chief Patrick Li issued an internal notice today (July 20) to lay out new wording guidelines for the station's programs when describing #Taiwan, effective immediately.
The notice pointed out that RTHK's mission, as set out by its charter, includes increasing citizens' knowledge of "One Country, Two Systems". Therefore, the station's programs must strictly adhere to this principle with its word choices regarding Taiwan.
Specifically, names and prefixes such as "Republic of Taiwan", "National", "Executive Yuan" must not be used; Taiwan must never be referred as an independent sovereign state. The noticed also listed examples such as using "Taiwan regional leader" instead of "Taiwan president", and "Taiwan authorities" instead of "Taiwanese government".
Source: Stand News #Jul20
https://bit.ly/3kEXSP2
#NewSpeak #OneCountryTwoSystems
RTHK Bans Wordings that Suggest Taiwanese Sovereignty
#RTHK chief Patrick Li issued an internal notice today (July 20) to lay out new wording guidelines for the station's programs when describing #Taiwan, effective immediately.
The notice pointed out that RTHK's mission, as set out by its charter, includes increasing citizens' knowledge of "One Country, Two Systems". Therefore, the station's programs must strictly adhere to this principle with its word choices regarding Taiwan.
Specifically, names and prefixes such as "Republic of Taiwan", "National", "Executive Yuan" must not be used; Taiwan must never be referred as an independent sovereign state. The noticed also listed examples such as using "Taiwan regional leader" instead of "Taiwan president", and "Taiwan authorities" instead of "Taiwanese government".
Source: Stand News #Jul20
https://bit.ly/3kEXSP2
#NewSpeak #OneCountryTwoSystems
Young men arrested for “sending angry emoji” targeting pro-China media outlet in Hong Kong
Source: Inmedia HK #Jul29
#PoliceState #WhiteTerror #TVB #BoycottTVB #FreeSpeech
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Source: Inmedia HK #Jul29
#PoliceState #WhiteTerror #TVB #BoycottTVB #FreeSpeech
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Young men arrested for “sending angry emoji” targeting pro-China media outlet in Hong Kong
On July 29, Hong Kong police arrested two men over a suspected media boycott campaign. The 18-year-old and 26-year-old were allegedly connected to a Facebook group that contained intimidating messages against a media firm and the Police Force.
The two men were accused of inciting others to attack staff from the firm, police officers and their relatives, as well as on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal intimidation and inciting others to take part in unlawful assembly.
Reporters questioned whether “boycott” and “sending angry emoji” are criminal offences.
Superintendent Wilson Tam, from the force's Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau claimed officers had gone through all the posts, targeting over 100 entities. The particular Facebook group had pressurised them to withdraw advertisements on that media organization, which could cause financial losses to the media company, or damage its reputation.
The Facebook page, “Boycott TVB”, responded to the case in the afternoon, stating that they are not connected to the those being arrested. The page reiterated that they have always been advocating via “peaceful, rational and non-violent” means for advertises to stop partnering with controversial media and oppose any means to damage media organizations, advertisers' personal or property.
Source: Inmedia HK #Jul29
#PoliceState #WhiteTerror #TVB #BoycottTVB #FreeSpeech
On July 29, Hong Kong police arrested two men over a suspected media boycott campaign. The 18-year-old and 26-year-old were allegedly connected to a Facebook group that contained intimidating messages against a media firm and the Police Force.
The two men were accused of inciting others to attack staff from the firm, police officers and their relatives, as well as on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal intimidation and inciting others to take part in unlawful assembly.
Reporters questioned whether “boycott” and “sending angry emoji” are criminal offences.
Superintendent Wilson Tam, from the force's Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau claimed officers had gone through all the posts, targeting over 100 entities. The particular Facebook group had pressurised them to withdraw advertisements on that media organization, which could cause financial losses to the media company, or damage its reputation.
The Facebook page, “Boycott TVB”, responded to the case in the afternoon, stating that they are not connected to the those being arrested. The page reiterated that they have always been advocating via “peaceful, rational and non-violent” means for advertises to stop partnering with controversial media and oppose any means to damage media organizations, advertisers' personal or property.
Source: Inmedia HK #Jul29
#PoliceState #WhiteTerror #TVB #BoycottTVB #FreeSpeech
#PoliceState #Flag #FreeSpeech
Hong Kong government outlaws acts desecrating Chinese flag on the internet
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
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Hong Kong government outlaws acts desecrating Chinese flag on the internet
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
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Hong Kong government outlaws acts desecrating Chinese flag on the internet
On August 13, 2021, the Hong Kong SAR Government arranged the gazettal of the National Flag and National Emblem (Amendment) Bill following a briefing in the city’s Legislative Council. Both the first and second reading on the amendment bill is scheduled on August 18, 2021.
The amendment Bill outlawed publication of desecrating acts, meaning that “public and intentional desecrating acts in relation to the national flag and national emblem committed in both real life and the virtual world would be an offence.” The document listed “publishing an image of a defiled national flag on Facebook” as an example.
The Bill also proposed extending the time allowable for a prosecution for up to two years “to allow sufficient time for the Police to complete an investigation.”
The Bill stipulated that the national emblem of the national flag should be used appropriately, including not to hang or place the national flag upside down, not to hang the national emblem upside down, not to discard the national emblem of the national flag at will.
At the end of an event, the national emblem and the national flag should be taken down and dispose in accordance with the way prescribed by the Chief Executive.
Following the Amendment, it is an offence to desecrate the national flag and national emblem publicly and intentionally in both the real and virtual world. The maximum penalty remains unchanged, with a maximum fine of 50,000 and imprisonment for three years.
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
Photo: Firsthand
https://bit.ly/37WbXQH
Hong Kong government outlaws acts desecrating Chinese flag on the internet
On August 13, 2021, the Hong Kong SAR Government arranged the gazettal of the National Flag and National Emblem (Amendment) Bill following a briefing in the city’s Legislative Council. Both the first and second reading on the amendment bill is scheduled on August 18, 2021.
The amendment Bill outlawed publication of desecrating acts, meaning that “public and intentional desecrating acts in relation to the national flag and national emblem committed in both real life and the virtual world would be an offence.” The document listed “publishing an image of a defiled national flag on Facebook” as an example.
The Bill also proposed extending the time allowable for a prosecution for up to two years “to allow sufficient time for the Police to complete an investigation.”
The Bill stipulated that the national emblem of the national flag should be used appropriately, including not to hang or place the national flag upside down, not to hang the national emblem upside down, not to discard the national emblem of the national flag at will.
At the end of an event, the national emblem and the national flag should be taken down and dispose in accordance with the way prescribed by the Chief Executive.
Following the Amendment, it is an offence to desecrate the national flag and national emblem publicly and intentionally in both the real and virtual world. The maximum penalty remains unchanged, with a maximum fine of 50,000 and imprisonment for three years.
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
Photo: Firsthand
https://bit.ly/37WbXQH
University Management Hurries to Cordon Off the "Wall of Democracy" As Student Union Halts Operation
On October 7, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) cordoned off the #WallofDemocracy, a bulletin board located in Cultural Square for students to freely express one's views and opinions. Students are notified that the Wall is closed for maintenance, after the agenda had been passed in September. Security guards were also deployed.
The Wall has been managed by the 50-year-old Student Union until the group stopped operating on the same day.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31205
During the 2019 Anti-Extradition Law Bill Amendment Movement (#AntiELAB), the university management has threatend to resume the wall already.
Text: InMedia #Oct7
Photo: #FirstHand
#PoliticalSuppression #Bulletin #StudentUnion #University #Opinion #FreeSpeech
On October 7, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) cordoned off the #WallofDemocracy, a bulletin board located in Cultural Square for students to freely express one's views and opinions. Students are notified that the Wall is closed for maintenance, after the agenda had been passed in September. Security guards were also deployed.
The Wall has been managed by the 50-year-old Student Union until the group stopped operating on the same day.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31205
During the 2019 Anti-Extradition Law Bill Amendment Movement (#AntiELAB), the university management has threatend to resume the wall already.
Text: InMedia #Oct7
Photo: #FirstHand
#PoliticalSuppression #Bulletin #StudentUnion #University #Opinion #FreeSpeech
#PoliticalOppression
China State-Owned Media Reports "Chinese Beats Up Pro-Hong Kong Independence Supporter" In London
On 27 November, 2020, an anti-racism rally in London resulted in a fight in Chinatown, where at least one Chinese person been arrested. The incident stirred up a discussion on the Internet about "who beat who".
One of the organisers of the rally, The Monitoring Group, gave a statement that no members who participated in the meeting were involved, and none of their supporters was arrested.
Suresh Grover, the Director of Monitoring Group, revealed that, "it was an attack by people opposing our rally".
The China state owned media Global Times had its story to tell. The CCP-funded newspaper said "Chinese people were chasing after and beat up the supporters ofHong Kong Independence."
Source: Stand News #30Nov
https://bit.ly/3D69395
#AntiRacism #London #WhiteTerror #ChinaTown #FreeSpeech #HongKongIndependence
China State-Owned Media Reports "Chinese Beats Up Pro-Hong Kong Independence Supporter" In London
On 27 November, 2020, an anti-racism rally in London resulted in a fight in Chinatown, where at least one Chinese person been arrested. The incident stirred up a discussion on the Internet about "who beat who".
One of the organisers of the rally, The Monitoring Group, gave a statement that no members who participated in the meeting were involved, and none of their supporters was arrested.
Suresh Grover, the Director of Monitoring Group, revealed that, "it was an attack by people opposing our rally".
The China state owned media Global Times had its story to tell. The CCP-funded newspaper said "Chinese people were chasing after and beat up the supporters ofHong Kong Independence."
Source: Stand News #30Nov
https://bit.ly/3D69395
#AntiRacism #London #WhiteTerror #ChinaTown #FreeSpeech #HongKongIndependence