Nobel Prize winners say China tried to 'bully' scientists into disinviting Dalai Lama from meeting
More than 100 Nobel laureates are expressing outrage over what they say was an attempt by the Chinese government to "bully the scientific community" earlier this year by seeking to censor two Nobel laureates during the Nobel Prize Summit in April held by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Nobel Foundation.
They say the Chinese Embassy in Washington demanded that the summit disinvite two speakers, the Dalai Lama and the Taiwanese chemist Yuan T. Lee — both Nobel Prize winners who have criticized Chinese policy regarding their native lands.
After they rejected the Chinese demands, the Nobel laureates allege, a video transmission during the session was disrupted "by a presumed cyberattack," though they are not able to attribute it to China.
Source: NBC #Jul30
https://nbcnews.to/3i8hucS
#Nobel #Prize #China
More than 100 Nobel laureates are expressing outrage over what they say was an attempt by the Chinese government to "bully the scientific community" earlier this year by seeking to censor two Nobel laureates during the Nobel Prize Summit in April held by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Nobel Foundation.
They say the Chinese Embassy in Washington demanded that the summit disinvite two speakers, the Dalai Lama and the Taiwanese chemist Yuan T. Lee — both Nobel Prize winners who have criticized Chinese policy regarding their native lands.
After they rejected the Chinese demands, the Nobel laureates allege, a video transmission during the session was disrupted "by a presumed cyberattack," though they are not able to attribute it to China.
Source: NBC #Jul30
https://nbcnews.to/3i8hucS
#Nobel #Prize #China
Lawyers say China using Interpol to seek dissident’s return
Attorneys are asking the Biden administration to release from immigration custody a Chinese democracy advocate who could be deported to his homeland to face what they say are false charges — despite the lack of an extradition treaty between the United States and China.
Human rights advocates say this is one of a handful of cases in which China has used the Interpol “red notice” system to try to force the return of dissidents from the United States. Under the red notice system, a member country of the international police consortium can ask other countries to arrest and return fugitives living abroad. It’s not clear how often, if ever, this tactic has resulted in the U.S. turning over detainees to Chinese authorities.
Source: AP News #Jul30
https://apnews.com/article/6463bf3d26c5a4ed3b799e83116edc45
#UnitedStates #China #Biden #RedNotice
Attorneys are asking the Biden administration to release from immigration custody a Chinese democracy advocate who could be deported to his homeland to face what they say are false charges — despite the lack of an extradition treaty between the United States and China.
Human rights advocates say this is one of a handful of cases in which China has used the Interpol “red notice” system to try to force the return of dissidents from the United States. Under the red notice system, a member country of the international police consortium can ask other countries to arrest and return fugitives living abroad. It’s not clear how often, if ever, this tactic has resulted in the U.S. turning over detainees to Chinese authorities.
Source: AP News #Jul30
https://apnews.com/article/6463bf3d26c5a4ed3b799e83116edc45
#UnitedStates #China #Biden #RedNotice
#Court #PoliceState
HK Police Forbids Civilians from Seeing Sentenced Pro-democracy Protester Off
Hong Kong's first trial under #NationalSecurityLaw was concluded on July 30, 2021 without jury.
The Court found pro-democracy protester #TongYingKit guilty for “inciting secession” and “terrorism”.
Tong was arrested on July 1, 2020, after he drove his motorcycle around a Hong Kong neighborhood with a banner that bore the prominent protest slogan, “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”. The motorcycle later collided with police officers who tried to stop him, injuring three.
Tong was the first person charged under the national security law and he was sentenced for 9-year imprisonment.
Around 50 of Tong’s supporters waited outside the High Court where Tong was being trialed and nearby shopping mall in a bid to show appreciation to Tong and see him off.
Without compassion, the police, dispersed citizens at the scene, saying “we won’t let you see him off. Piss off.” Pushing citizens to leave the scene, some shouted, “move forward and leave.”
Soon afterwards, the police cordon was set up forbidding citizens to gather and take photograph. In the end, around six pieces of handbills were left on the ground that wrote, “24-year-old Tong Yin-kit. God bless good man. Wish you peace and be safe.”
In a nearby tram station, police were seen intercepting tens of citizens, who were searched without apparent reasons and their ID being recorded.
#PoliticalSuppression #Injustice
Source: InMedia; #Jul30
https://bit.ly/3j7OdOV
HK Police Forbids Civilians from Seeing Sentenced Pro-democracy Protester Off
Hong Kong's first trial under #NationalSecurityLaw was concluded on July 30, 2021 without jury.
The Court found pro-democracy protester #TongYingKit guilty for “inciting secession” and “terrorism”.
Tong was arrested on July 1, 2020, after he drove his motorcycle around a Hong Kong neighborhood with a banner that bore the prominent protest slogan, “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”. The motorcycle later collided with police officers who tried to stop him, injuring three.
Tong was the first person charged under the national security law and he was sentenced for 9-year imprisonment.
Around 50 of Tong’s supporters waited outside the High Court where Tong was being trialed and nearby shopping mall in a bid to show appreciation to Tong and see him off.
Without compassion, the police, dispersed citizens at the scene, saying “we won’t let you see him off. Piss off.” Pushing citizens to leave the scene, some shouted, “move forward and leave.”
Soon afterwards, the police cordon was set up forbidding citizens to gather and take photograph. In the end, around six pieces of handbills were left on the ground that wrote, “24-year-old Tong Yin-kit. God bless good man. Wish you peace and be safe.”
In a nearby tram station, police were seen intercepting tens of citizens, who were searched without apparent reasons and their ID being recorded.
#PoliticalSuppression #Injustice
Source: InMedia; #Jul30
https://bit.ly/3j7OdOV
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【國安法首案】百警遍佈金鐘趕人兼截查：我哋唔會俾你哋送車㗎啦 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒報導）首宗國安法案件，被告唐英傑裁定「煽動他人分裂國家罪」及「恐怖活動罪」
#TokyoOlymics
Hong Kong Olympic Double Medalist Asks Hongkongers to Support Local Athletes Continuously
In a post-match interview, Hong Kong's first-ever Olympic double medal winner Siobhan Bernadette Haughey told reporters that despite her Irish heritage, she was born and raised in Hong Kong and “takes great honor to represent Hong Kong in the Games.”
She said, she chose to represent Hong Kong because she was born there. “I was raised here and I learnt swimming here. I am proud to represent Hong Kong.”
Haughey continued to say, “It’s grateful to see people coming together to watch me compete in the Olympic Games. I can feel the force that brings Hongkongers together and I am proud of it.”
In closing she asked for on-going support from Hong Kong people to local athletes that could go beyond Olympics that happens only every 4 years.
Source: InMedia; #Jul30
https://bit.ly/3iVAJ8w
#SiobhanBernadetteHaughey
#HongKongAlthetes #Sport #Hongkonger
Hong Kong Olympic Double Medalist Asks Hongkongers to Support Local Athletes Continuously
In a post-match interview, Hong Kong's first-ever Olympic double medal winner Siobhan Bernadette Haughey told reporters that despite her Irish heritage, she was born and raised in Hong Kong and “takes great honor to represent Hong Kong in the Games.”
She said, she chose to represent Hong Kong because she was born there. “I was raised here and I learnt swimming here. I am proud to represent Hong Kong.”
Haughey continued to say, “It’s grateful to see people coming together to watch me compete in the Olympic Games. I can feel the force that brings Hongkongers together and I am proud of it.”
In closing she asked for on-going support from Hong Kong people to local athletes that could go beyond Olympics that happens only every 4 years.
Source: InMedia; #Jul30
https://bit.ly/3iVAJ8w
#SiobhanBernadetteHaughey
#HongKongAlthetes #Sport #Hongkonger
#PoliticalSuppression
First Hongkonger Found Guilty of National Security Violation Encourage Fellow Citizens to Stay Strong
24-year-old pro-democracy #TongYingKit was the first Hongkonger found guilty under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
Tong was sentenced for 9-year imprisonment on July 30, 2021.
Through his representing barrister #LauWaiChung, Tong told HongKongers to stay strong and carry on their fight, “Time travels fast. Hold on to your good self. I hope you will be as good as Hong Kong athletes' spirits.”
When being asked whether Tong will appeal, Lau declined to reply.
Source: InMedia; #Jul30
https://bit.ly/3lbOWRN
#PoliticalPrisoner #PoliceState #Prison
First Hongkonger Found Guilty of National Security Violation Encourage Fellow Citizens to Stay Strong
24-year-old pro-democracy #TongYingKit was the first Hongkonger found guilty under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
Tong was sentenced for 9-year imprisonment on July 30, 2021.
Through his representing barrister #LauWaiChung, Tong told HongKongers to stay strong and carry on their fight, “Time travels fast. Hold on to your good self. I hope you will be as good as Hong Kong athletes' spirits.”
When being asked whether Tong will appeal, Lau declined to reply.
Source: InMedia; #Jul30
https://bit.ly/3lbOWRN
#PoliticalPrisoner #PoliceState #Prison
#Hongkongers
Pro-democracy Citizen vows: I will be among the last ones to leave Hong Kong
Source: InMedia #Jul30
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Pro-democracy Citizen vows: I will be among the last ones to leave Hong Kong
Source: InMedia #Jul30
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Pro-democracy Citizen vows: I will be among the last ones to leave Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the first case of the #NationalSecurityLaw was trialed without jury but judges appointed by the authorities in late July, 2021. The Court put 24-year-old #TongYingKit behind bars for 9 years for "inciting secession and committing terrorist activities".
Disappointed by a trial without jury, some citizens found it still a “fortunate case” with a so-called “lenient” sentence term as many are anticipating a prison term for no less than 10 years.
Tong’s supporters said their support will continue, no matter how long it will be.
Outside the courtroom, around 50 citizens gathered to see Tong off. Among them, Jason said he couldn’t enter the viewing gallery to hear the trial, although he came half an hour earlier to queue for tickets.
Jason told reporters that although he has a Thai heritage which gives him a natural “exit plan” to leave Hong Kong at any time he wants, he finds root in Hong Kong. “I will be among the last ones to leave this city.”
Looking around at other supporters of Tong Ying-kit, Jason said he still has hope for Hong Kong, “some people might think I am naïve, but I see solidarity among pro-democracy supporters and there remains hope for Hong Kong.”
In the past two years, Jason has been following up on court cases and supporting those pro-democracy protesters being arrested and trialed. He refuted the rumors on social media that there were only few supporters in the court room to show support to every protester.
Jason claimed that he will not give up but live his life to witness the change. He asked HongKongers to hang on and support each other, “In this losing battle, what's better than supporting each other till the end?”
Source: InMedia; #Jul30
https://bit.ly/2WD0lQj
#Conviction #HongKongProtest #Hope
Pro-democracy Citizen vows: I will be among the last ones to leave Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the first case of the #NationalSecurityLaw was trialed without jury but judges appointed by the authorities in late July, 2021. The Court put 24-year-old #TongYingKit behind bars for 9 years for "inciting secession and committing terrorist activities".
Disappointed by a trial without jury, some citizens found it still a “fortunate case” with a so-called “lenient” sentence term as many are anticipating a prison term for no less than 10 years.
Tong’s supporters said their support will continue, no matter how long it will be.
Outside the courtroom, around 50 citizens gathered to see Tong off. Among them, Jason said he couldn’t enter the viewing gallery to hear the trial, although he came half an hour earlier to queue for tickets.
Jason told reporters that although he has a Thai heritage which gives him a natural “exit plan” to leave Hong Kong at any time he wants, he finds root in Hong Kong. “I will be among the last ones to leave this city.”
Looking around at other supporters of Tong Ying-kit, Jason said he still has hope for Hong Kong, “some people might think I am naïve, but I see solidarity among pro-democracy supporters and there remains hope for Hong Kong.”
In the past two years, Jason has been following up on court cases and supporting those pro-democracy protesters being arrested and trialed. He refuted the rumors on social media that there were only few supporters in the court room to show support to every protester.
Jason claimed that he will not give up but live his life to witness the change. He asked HongKongers to hang on and support each other, “In this losing battle, what's better than supporting each other till the end?”
Source: InMedia; #Jul30
https://bit.ly/2WD0lQj
#Conviction #HongKongProtest #Hope
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【國安法首案】唐英傑囚九年 市民寄語互相扶持 「輸嘅話點解唔可以陪對方行到最尾？」 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
【獨媒報導〗 首宗《國安法》案件，24歲青年唐英傑因「煽動他人分裂國家」及「恐怖活動」，今於高等法院被判囚9年。有市民原預料會判十多年，坦然對裁判無希望，認為判九年已是「不幸之中的大幸」，他不會忘記唐英傑，希望唐英傑知道，「仲有我依個小市民會一直陪住佢，無論過幾多年都好」， 判刑後，近百警力在金鐘截查市民，約50名市民站在法院附近商場內，隔著玻璃遙
Federal government confirms 'fast-tracking' of Hong Kong skilled visa applications
Senator James Paterson, the Chair of the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, confirmed the move to "fast track" applications, saying he has long been pressing to open migration avenues for Hong Kongers.
"The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Settlement Services, has decided to update the order of priority processing to support existing and future arrangements for the agriculture sector, while also providing consideration for Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders," Senator Paterson told SBS Chinese.
"This means processing priority will be given to Hong Kong and BNO passport holders applying for temporary and permanent skilled visas ahead of other cohorts.
Source: SBS #Jul30
https://t.co/1r8UOw0ZMJ
#HongKonger #Visa #BNO
Senator James Paterson, the Chair of the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, confirmed the move to "fast track" applications, saying he has long been pressing to open migration avenues for Hong Kongers.
"The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Settlement Services, has decided to update the order of priority processing to support existing and future arrangements for the agriculture sector, while also providing consideration for Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders," Senator Paterson told SBS Chinese.
"This means processing priority will be given to Hong Kong and BNO passport holders applying for temporary and permanent skilled visas ahead of other cohorts.
Source: SBS #Jul30
https://t.co/1r8UOw0ZMJ
#HongKonger #Visa #BNO
Samoa's new leader confirms scrapping of China-funded port
The new prime minister of Samoa has confirmed she will cancel a China-backed port project, but hasn't closed the door to China as she navigates a path for the Pacific nation against a backdrop of intensifying regional competition between Beijing and Washington.
Fiame Naomi Mataafa indicated she would only approve investments that had clear benefits for her country as she expressed doubts about the upside for the Pacific in being a pawn in a geopolitical tussle between the two superpowers.
Mataafa said China's interest in the Pacific had grown as the United States effectively "moved out" of the region.
Source: Reuters #Jul30
https://reut.rs/376vxt4
#China #Beijing #Port #Sydney
The new prime minister of Samoa has confirmed she will cancel a China-backed port project, but hasn't closed the door to China as she navigates a path for the Pacific nation against a backdrop of intensifying regional competition between Beijing and Washington.
Fiame Naomi Mataafa indicated she would only approve investments that had clear benefits for her country as she expressed doubts about the upside for the Pacific in being a pawn in a geopolitical tussle between the two superpowers.
Mataafa said China's interest in the Pacific had grown as the United States effectively "moved out" of the region.
Source: Reuters #Jul30
https://reut.rs/376vxt4
#China #Beijing #Port #Sydney
Hong Kong: First person jailed under security law given nine years
Tong Ying-kit, whose flag bore the phrase "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times", was earlier found guilty of inciting secession and terrorism.
He was the first person to be charged under Hong Kong's controversial national security law.
Friday's verdict has set the tone for how future cases might be interpreted.
More than 100 people have been arrested since the law came into force in 2020.
Critics say it reduces Hong Kong's autonomy and makes it easier to punish activists. But Beijing insists that the law is needed to bring stability to the city.
Source: BBC #Jul30
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-58022072
#NationalSecurityLaw #TongYingKit #Liberate #Beijing
Tong Ying-kit, whose flag bore the phrase "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times", was earlier found guilty of inciting secession and terrorism.
He was the first person to be charged under Hong Kong's controversial national security law.
Friday's verdict has set the tone for how future cases might be interpreted.
More than 100 people have been arrested since the law came into force in 2020.
Critics say it reduces Hong Kong's autonomy and makes it easier to punish activists. But Beijing insists that the law is needed to bring stability to the city.
Source: BBC #Jul30
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-58022072
#NationalSecurityLaw #TongYingKit #Liberate #Beijing
Swiss set to match #EU sanctions if #China invades #Taiwan - agency chief
//The head of the Swiss agency that implements economic sanctions expects the neutral country to adopt any punitive measures the #EuropeanUnion launches against China if it invades Taiwan, she said in a newspaper interview.
China has been stepping up military activity around Taiwan seeking to pressure the democratically elected government there to accept Chinese sovereignty...
Asked by the Neue Zuercher Zeitung paper if #Switzerland would adopt EU sanctions against China in that case, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (#SECO) Director Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch said: "I strongly believe that we would adopt such sanctions.//
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https://www.reuters.com/article/swiss-china/swiss-set-to-match-eu-sanctions-if-china-invades-taiwan-agency-chief-idINL8N2ZB097
Source: Reuters #Jul30
#ChineseInvasion #Sanction #CrossStraits
//The head of the Swiss agency that implements economic sanctions expects the neutral country to adopt any punitive measures the #EuropeanUnion launches against China if it invades Taiwan, she said in a newspaper interview.
China has been stepping up military activity around Taiwan seeking to pressure the democratically elected government there to accept Chinese sovereignty...
Asked by the Neue Zuercher Zeitung paper if #Switzerland would adopt EU sanctions against China in that case, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (#SECO) Director Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch said: "I strongly believe that we would adopt such sanctions.//
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https://www.reuters.com/article/swiss-china/swiss-set-to-match-eu-sanctions-if-china-invades-taiwan-agency-chief-idINL8N2ZB097
Source: Reuters #Jul30
#ChineseInvasion #Sanction #CrossStraits
#MadeinChina
Chinese rocket falls to Earth, NASA says Beijing did not share information
Source: Malaysia Now #Jul30
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Chinese rocket falls to Earth, NASA says Beijing did not share information
Source: Malaysia Now #Jul30
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Chinese rocket falls to Earth, NASA says Beijing did not share information
//A Chinese rocket fell back to Earth on Saturday [July 31, 2022] over the Indian Ocean but Nasa said Beijing had not shared the "specific trajectory information" needed to know where possible debris might fall.
US Space Command saidthe Long March 5B rocket re-entered over the Indian Ocean at approximately 12.45pm EDT Saturday (1645 GMT, July 31, 2022), but referred questions about "reentry’s technical aspects such as potential debris dispersal impact location" to China.
"All spacefaring nations should follow established best practices and do their part to share this type of information in advance to allow reliable predictions of potential debris impact risk," NASA administrator Bill Nelson said. "Doing so is critical to the responsible use of space and to ensure the safety of people here on Earth."//
Read more:
https://www.malaysianow.com/out-there-now/2022/07/31/chinese-rocket-falls-to-earth-nasa-says-beijing-did-not-share-information
Source: Malaysia Now #Jul30
#NASA #Space #Earth #ChineseRocket #LongMarch #Wenchang #Damage #InternationalSecurity #Malaysia
Chinese rocket falls to Earth, NASA says Beijing did not share information
//A Chinese rocket fell back to Earth on Saturday [July 31, 2022] over the Indian Ocean but Nasa said Beijing had not shared the "specific trajectory information" needed to know where possible debris might fall.
US Space Command saidthe Long March 5B rocket re-entered over the Indian Ocean at approximately 12.45pm EDT Saturday (1645 GMT, July 31, 2022), but referred questions about "reentry’s technical aspects such as potential debris dispersal impact location" to China.
"All spacefaring nations should follow established best practices and do their part to share this type of information in advance to allow reliable predictions of potential debris impact risk," NASA administrator Bill Nelson said. "Doing so is critical to the responsible use of space and to ensure the safety of people here on Earth."//
Read more:
https://www.malaysianow.com/out-there-now/2022/07/31/chinese-rocket-falls-to-earth-nasa-says-beijing-did-not-share-information
Source: Malaysia Now #Jul30
#NASA #Space #Earth #ChineseRocket #LongMarch #Wenchang #Damage #InternationalSecurity #Malaysia
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Chinese rocket falls to Earth, Nasa says Beijing did not share information | MalaysiaNow
Social media users in Malaysia however posted video footage of what appeared to be rocket debris.
Italy minister: joining China's Belt and Road was 'atrocious' decision
Italy made an "improvised and atrocious" decision when it joined China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) four years ago as it did little to boost exports, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said in an interview published on Sunday.
Italy signed up to the BRI under a previous government, becoming the only major Western country to have taken such a step. Crosetto is part of an administration that is considering how to break free of the agreement.
The BRI scheme envisions rebuilding the old Silk Road to connect China with Asia, Europe and beyond with large infrastructure spending. Critics see it as a tool for China to spread its geopolitical and economic influence.
Source: Reuters #Jul30
https://www.reuters.com/world/joining-chinas-belt-road-was-an-atrocious-decision-italy-minister-2023-07-30/
#Italy #China #Belt #Road
Italy made an "improvised and atrocious" decision when it joined China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) four years ago as it did little to boost exports, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said in an interview published on Sunday.
Italy signed up to the BRI under a previous government, becoming the only major Western country to have taken such a step. Crosetto is part of an administration that is considering how to break free of the agreement.
The BRI scheme envisions rebuilding the old Silk Road to connect China with Asia, Europe and beyond with large infrastructure spending. Critics see it as a tool for China to spread its geopolitical and economic influence.
Source: Reuters #Jul30
https://www.reuters.com/world/joining-chinas-belt-road-was-an-atrocious-decision-italy-minister-2023-07-30/
#Italy #China #Belt #Road