Cleaners forced to work without protective equipment on the first day of 2020
At the very beginning of 2020, Police fired rounds of tear gas canisters in Mong Kok area to disperse protesters. After a series of clashes between the police and protesters, cleaners started their routine work, removing trashes on street. First aiders on the scene cautioned them to put on some protective equipment against tear gas residue.
Source: United Social Press
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At the very beginning of 2020, Police fired rounds of tear gas canisters in Mong Kok area to disperse protesters. After a series of clashes between the police and protesters, cleaners started their routine work, removing trashes on street. First aiders on the scene cautioned them to put on some protective equipment against tear gas residue.
Source: United Social Press
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China Mobile, Telecom, and Unicom will be delisted as U.S. ban investment in Chinese military-related firms
Source: Stand News #Jan01
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China Mobile, Telecom, and Unicom will be delisted as U.S. ban investment in Chinese military-related firms
The New York Stock Exchange announced on 31 Dec. 2020 that China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom Hong Kong will be delisted so as to comply with President Trump’s November executive order, which prohibits U.S. capital from investing in Chinese military-linked firms. NYSE will suspend their ADR trading from 7th to 11th of January, after which they will be delisted.
President Trump’s executive order will become effective at 9 a.m. ET on 11 Jan., prohibits U.S. individual investors, investment firm, and pension funds from trading or investing in the stocks or derivatives of 31 Chinese firms. In addition to the three telecommunication companies mentioned above, Huawei, Hikvision, China Communications Construction, and China Railway Construction are included as well. The order also stipulates that U.S. investors will not be allowed to hold any securities products of these 31 Chinese firms on or before 11 Nov. 2022.
#NewYorkStockExchange #ChinaMobile #ChinaTelecom #ChinaUnicom #Huawei #ExecutiveOrder #USChinaRelation #ExecutiveOrder
Source: Stand News #Jan01
https://bit.ly/2N2ctp2
The New York Stock Exchange announced on 31 Dec. 2020 that China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom Hong Kong will be delisted so as to comply with President Trump’s November executive order, which prohibits U.S. capital from investing in Chinese military-linked firms. NYSE will suspend their ADR trading from 7th to 11th of January, after which they will be delisted.
President Trump’s executive order will become effective at 9 a.m. ET on 11 Jan., prohibits U.S. individual investors, investment firm, and pension funds from trading or investing in the stocks or derivatives of 31 Chinese firms. In addition to the three telecommunication companies mentioned above, Huawei, Hikvision, China Communications Construction, and China Railway Construction are included as well. The order also stipulates that U.S. investors will not be allowed to hold any securities products of these 31 Chinese firms on or before 11 Nov. 2022.
#NewYorkStockExchange #ChinaMobile #ChinaTelecom #ChinaUnicom #Huawei #ExecutiveOrder #USChinaRelation #ExecutiveOrder
Source: Stand News #Jan01
https://bit.ly/2N2ctp2
In New Year's speech, Taiwan president again reaches out to China
In the New Year’s speech, President Tsai Ing-wen said that Taiwan was ready to have “meaningful” talks with China given that China was willing to put aside confrontation.
Taiwan, claimed by China as its sovereign territory, has come under increasing pressure from Beijing
China said ramping up military activity near the island responded to “collusion” between Washington and Taipei. Beijing views this a precursor to Taiwan declaring formal independence, a red line for China.
China, which stopped a formal talks mechanism in 2016 since Tsai won office, repeatedly rejected Tsai’s advances unless she accepts Taiwan is part of China, something Tsai has refused to do.
Source: Reuters #Jan01
https://www.reuters.com/article/newyear-taiwan/in-new-years-speech-taiwan-president-again-reaches-out-to-china-idUKKBN2961YH?edition-redirect=uk
#Taiwan #TsaiIngWen #China
In the New Year’s speech, President Tsai Ing-wen said that Taiwan was ready to have “meaningful” talks with China given that China was willing to put aside confrontation.
Taiwan, claimed by China as its sovereign territory, has come under increasing pressure from Beijing
China said ramping up military activity near the island responded to “collusion” between Washington and Taipei. Beijing views this a precursor to Taiwan declaring formal independence, a red line for China.
China, which stopped a formal talks mechanism in 2016 since Tsai won office, repeatedly rejected Tsai’s advances unless she accepts Taiwan is part of China, something Tsai has refused to do.
Source: Reuters #Jan01
https://www.reuters.com/article/newyear-taiwan/in-new-years-speech-taiwan-president-again-reaches-out-to-china-idUKKBN2961YH?edition-redirect=uk
#Taiwan #TsaiIngWen #China
【Interview】Student Politicism: We exist to test the boundaries
“The purpose of our existence is to test the boundaries of the regime." Wang Yat-chin, 19, convenor of Student Politicism
"We want to tell the public that even when suppressed to the current extent, we are alright. There is still so much you can do (to further the movement).” Wong Yuen-lam, 18, spokesperson of Student Polticism
Source：Standnews #Jan01
#Boundaries #Regime #StudentPoliticism #Interview
https://telegra.ph/InterviewStudent-Politicism-We-exist-to-test-the-boundaries-01-24
“The purpose of our existence is to test the boundaries of the regime." Wang Yat-chin, 19, convenor of Student Politicism
"We want to tell the public that even when suppressed to the current extent, we are alright. There is still so much you can do (to further the movement).” Wong Yuen-lam, 18, spokesperson of Student Polticism
Source：Standnews #Jan01
#Boundaries #Regime #StudentPoliticism #Interview
https://telegra.ph/InterviewStudent-Politicism-We-exist-to-test-the-boundaries-01-24
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urges Beijing not to misjudge the situation in New Year speech
Source: Now News #Jan01
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urges Beijing not to misjudge the situation in New Year speech
In Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a New Year's speech in which she reiterated her concern about the situation in Hong Kong and stressed that the military was not an option for resolving cross-strait differences, urging Beijing not to misjudge the situation.
In her 2022 New Year's speech at the presidential palace, Tsai Ing-wen set out the four main plans for her administration this year, including continuation on global engagement, maintaining the economic momentum, strengthening the social security network, and safeguarding Taiwan's sovereignty.
She said that the interference in the election of the Hong Kong Legislative Council and the arrest of media personnel had raised concerns about human rights and freedom of speech in Hong Kong.
"The pursuit of democracy and freedom is not a crime, and Taiwan's position in support of Hong Kong will not change. Aside from showing our concern, we will cherish our own hard-earned freedom and democracy even more deeply", Tsai said.
Source: Now News #Jan01
https://news.now.com/home/international/player?newsId=461848&refer=Share
#Taiwan #TsaiIngWen #LegislativeCouncil #Election #TheStandNews #Arrest #PressFreedom
[Translator note: Some wordings are following the report from Focus Taiwan, a CNA English News agency]
In Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a New Year's speech in which she reiterated her concern about the situation in Hong Kong and stressed that the military was not an option for resolving cross-strait differences, urging Beijing not to misjudge the situation.
In her 2022 New Year's speech at the presidential palace, Tsai Ing-wen set out the four main plans for her administration this year, including continuation on global engagement, maintaining the economic momentum, strengthening the social security network, and safeguarding Taiwan's sovereignty.
She said that the interference in the election of the Hong Kong Legislative Council and the arrest of media personnel had raised concerns about human rights and freedom of speech in Hong Kong.
"The pursuit of democracy and freedom is not a crime, and Taiwan's position in support of Hong Kong will not change. Aside from showing our concern, we will cherish our own hard-earned freedom and democracy even more deeply", Tsai said.
Source: Now News #Jan01
https://news.now.com/home/international/player?newsId=461848&refer=Share
#Taiwan #TsaiIngWen #LegislativeCouncil #Election #TheStandNews #Arrest #PressFreedom
[Translator note: Some wordings are following the report from Focus Taiwan, a CNA English News agency]
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"I'll Always Take Pride in Writing Lyrics for My Beloved City" - Wyman Wong Wins Best Lyricist at Annual Music Awards
Source: In-Media HK #Jan01
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"I'll Always Take Pride in Writing Lyrics for My Beloved City" - Wyman Wong Wins Best Lyricist at Annual Music Awards
Veteran lyricist Wyman Wong took home the Best Lyricist prize at Hong Kong's annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation, hosted by Commerical Radio.
Wong, who currently resides overseas, gave his acceptance speech in a pre-recorded video. He recounted his journey to full-time lyricist which began exactly 25 years ago on New Year's Day, 1998, when he left his role at Commercial Radio as a DJ.
He thanked a number of people who he had not had a chance to thank onstage, particularly Thomas Chan and Stephen. "It's not that I'm afraid of not getting another award. But if we learned anything at all these last few years, it's that we must remember the important things before we forget them."
He said that he had been studying how to perfect a love song these last few years, researching what material he could use, and how many ideas he could pack into one. On the other hand, he missed the days when he wrote simpler love songs, wishing that he could "turn off our phones and chat soul to soul" with his loved one.
Looking back, he saw that his last 20 years had only been a preparation; the "truly important mission" in his life had only just begun. "No matter where I'll be, no matter what happens, I'll always take pride in writing lyrics for my beloved city."
Now that he is living overseas, Wong said, he might not be able to come out for drinks and chats with just a phone call; "but as long as Cantonese exists, we can always meet again in the universe created by our songs. I'll see you there."
Source: In-Media HK #Jan01
https://bit.ly/3WAUiFS
#WymanWong #Cantopop #HongKongArtist
Veteran lyricist Wyman Wong took home the Best Lyricist prize at Hong Kong's annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation, hosted by Commerical Radio.
Wong, who currently resides overseas, gave his acceptance speech in a pre-recorded video. He recounted his journey to full-time lyricist which began exactly 25 years ago on New Year's Day, 1998, when he left his role at Commercial Radio as a DJ.
He thanked a number of people who he had not had a chance to thank onstage, particularly Thomas Chan and Stephen. "It's not that I'm afraid of not getting another award. But if we learned anything at all these last few years, it's that we must remember the important things before we forget them."
He said that he had been studying how to perfect a love song these last few years, researching what material he could use, and how many ideas he could pack into one. On the other hand, he missed the days when he wrote simpler love songs, wishing that he could "turn off our phones and chat soul to soul" with his loved one.
Looking back, he saw that his last 20 years had only been a preparation; the "truly important mission" in his life had only just begun. "No matter where I'll be, no matter what happens, I'll always take pride in writing lyrics for my beloved city."
Now that he is living overseas, Wong said, he might not be able to come out for drinks and chats with just a phone call; "but as long as Cantonese exists, we can always meet again in the universe created by our songs. I'll see you there."
Source: In-Media HK #Jan01
https://bit.ly/3WAUiFS
#WymanWong #Cantopop #HongKongArtist