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China bans live Oscars broadcasts after Hong Kong protest film nominated

China ordered local media to cancel live broadcasts of next month’s Oscars ceremony and to play down coverage of the event after a documentary on the Hong Kong protests was nominated for an award, according to a new report.

The Communist Party’s propaganda department issued the order to all media outlets, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. Outlets were told that coverage of the 93rd Academy Awards, which will air April 25, should focus on awards that aren’t seen as controversial.

#China #Oscars #HongKong #Propaganda #Media


Source: Bloomberg #Mar17

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-17/china-tells-media-to-downplay-oscars-with-protest-film-nominated
#Oppression #PressFreedom
Now news ‘deeply sorry’ over reporter’s question to HK leader about complaint mechanism for Chinese medical staff from China

#WuhanPneumonia #FreedomOfSpeech #RuleByFear #GratitudeEducation

Source: Inmediahk; #Mar17

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Now news ‘deeply sorry’ over reporter’s question to HK leader about complaint mechanism for medical staff from China

As the government waived registration requirements for mainland Chinese medics coming to Hong Kong to help treat COVID patients, questions of medical accountability begun to surface. During Carrie Lam's daily pandemic briefing on March 16, a #NowTV reporter asked about the process by which a patient could lodge a complaint, in case of a medical mishap while being treated by a mainland medic.

The question, however, was not well received by the government and the pro-Beijing camp in Hong Kong.

While Carrie Lam stressed a sense of gratitude for China should come first, former chief executive Leung Chun-ying lashed out at the reporter on Facebook, questioning if "her brain had a problem, or her morals had a problem".

Other pro-Beijing groups went on to describe the reporter's question as "unprofessional" and "spreading hate speech."

Politihk Social Strategic, a group of pro-Beijing activists formed to support former CE Leung, claimed that the NowTV reporter had triggered “public anger” with her question.

The group posted photos of the female reporter online, and called for an online petition condemning her conduct as unprofessional and a possible violation of the #NationalSecurityLaw.

Owing to public pressure, the TV station issued a statement of apology on the same day.

“We are deeply sorry that the question about mainland medics at yesterday’s Covid-19 press briefing caused concern and discontent among citizens,” the statement read. “The fifth-wave outbreak is still severe, and we are extremely thankful to the central government and the mainland’s selfless support.”

The Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) expressed regret for Now TV's apology, as well as concern that such attacks on a journalist's question would exacerbate the self-censorship among editorial staff. The association noted that a similar question was posed by pro-Beijing LegCo member Tang Fei on March 15, the day before the press conference.

The association stressed the journalistic value of posing these questions at press conferences, as it gives officials an opportunity to explain their policies to the public. Furthermore, the question received informative replies, showing that government officials also recognized the question's value. The association hopes that the public could better understand the workings of journalism, and would view the work of reporters without political preconceptions.

#WuhanPneumonia #RuleByFear #GratitudeEducation

Source: Inmediahk; #Mar17
https://bit.ly/3IiqAh0
#Oppression #WhiteTerror
Chinese University of Hong Kong tells Tiananmen artist to bear all legal liability and costs if he wants statue back

Legal documents showed that a law firm representing the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) told #ChenWeiMing, the sculptor behind the #GoddessOfDemocracy statue, that it would arrange for the artwork’s return if he agrees to bear any legal consequences and costs that may arise from its transfer and years-long display on campus.

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https://hongkongfp.com/2022/03/17/exclusive-cuhk-tells-artist-of-tiananmen-monument-to-bear-all-legal-liabilities-costs-if-he-wants-work-returned/

Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Mar17
#EU has ‘very reliable evidence’ #China is considering military support for #Russia

Source: Politico #Mar17

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#EU has ‘very reliable evidence’ #China is considering military support for #Russia

//EU leaders are in possession of "very reliable evidence" that China is considering military assistance to Russia, a senior EU official told POLITICO, threatening potential trade measures if weapons' deliveries go ahead.

It follows a similar warning from U.S. officials earlier this week that the Russian government had asked China for military equipment and other support, as POLITICO and other media outlets reported. A subsequent Financial Times report said China signaled openness to the request.

"EU leaders have very reliable evidence that China is considering providing military aid to Russia. All the leaders are very aware of what’s going on," the senior EU official said on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak publicly about confidential information.

"We are concerned about the fact that China is flirting with the Russians," he added. The EU will "impose trade barriers against China" should Beijing proceed with Russia's request, he said, as "this is the only language Beijing understands."//

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https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-has-very-reliable-evidence-china-is-considering-military-aid-for-russia/

Source: Politico #Mar17

#RussianInvasion #Ukraine #Weapon
#InternationalCourt orders Russia to immediately cease invasion in #Ukraine, only Judges of #Russia and #China disagree

Source: Inmediahk; #Mar17

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#InternationalCourt orders Russia to immediately cease invasion in #Ukraine, only Judges of #Russia and #China disagree

On March 17, 2022, the International Court of Justice (#ICJ), the top court of the United Nations, has ordered Russia to “immediately suspend” its military operations in Ukraine.

Of the 15 judges, almost all agreed to order Russia to “immediately suspend” its military operations, except two dissenters: the judges of Russian, Kirill Gevorgian and Chinese, Xue Hanqin.

ICJ rulings are binding under the UN Charter although the international body has no means to enforce it.

"Ukraine gained a complete victory in its case against Russia at the international court of justice,” Ukrainian president #VolodymyrZelenskiy said in a tweet. “Russia must comply immediately. Ignoring the order will isolate Russia even further.”

Source: Inmediahk; #Mar17
https://bit.ly/3IjEAqR
China State Media Demonizes its Netizens' #StandWithUkraine Effort

Source: Global Times Weibo, The Great Translation Movement Twitter #Mar17

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China State Media Demonizes its Netizens' #StandWithUkraine Effort

Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Chinese-language comments supporting the aggression and deriding Ukrainian women were made by #LittlePink and opinion leaders on various social media platforms in China. Other Chinese-speaking netizens, who were appalled at these comments and behaviors, began translating them into other languages and posting them online for the world to see.

Calling themselves "The Great Translation Movement", the volunteer translators soon caught the attention of international media - as well as China's own propaganda machine.

Global Times, a tabloid owned by the Chinese Communist Party, condemned these volunteer translation efforts for painting China in a negative light. In a Weibo post on March 17, 2022, The Party mouthpiece called the translations an "evil force", inciting Anti-China hate on the Internet and endangering China as a whole. It also accused the participants to be supported by "foreign, anti-China forces", suggesting that they lacked "normal morals" and could not bear to see China's successful development - and its "temporary problems".

See also: Chinese in Ukraine Are Trying to Pass for Japanese as Anger Grows over Pro-Invasion Comments by ‘Little Pink’
https://t.me/BeWaterHK/312

Source: Global Times Weibo, The Great Translation Movement Twitter #Mar17
https://twitter.com/TGTM_Official/status/1504448184763904001?t=WLgra5Yo_4hpAR0H37dD3Q&s=19

#Regime #GlobalTimes #Propaganda #TheGreatTranslationMovement