Martin Rogers of US law firm Davis Polk withdraws from Hong Kong national security law forum
The US firm, Davis Polk & Wardwell has drawn criticism over the decision of its Asia chair, Martin Rogers, to participate in an event commemorating Hong Kong’s controversial national security law.
Owing to public criticism, Martin Rogers withdrew his participation on May 22.
“I have decided to withdraw from speaking at the May 28 National Security Law Legal Forum,” Rogers said in a social media post on Sunday.
He also clarified that, “My agreement to participate did not reflect an endorsement or support of any topics discussed or individuals or organisations involved.”
Martin Rogers, who also leads the firm’s Asia litigation team, is slated to speak at The National Security Legal Law Forum on May 28, which has been organised by Hong Kong’s department of justice to mark the second anniversary of the law's introduction.
While there is no suggestion either Rogers or his firm support the controversial law, Financial Times reports that their agreement to appear at the conference has been ‘denounced’ by prominent critics of the regime.
Sources: Ming Pao #May21
https://bit.ly/3LFP3i3
Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/f48bb3cc-24b3-4bdf-9677-350c8c357b7c
#May22
The US firm, Davis Polk & Wardwell has drawn criticism over the decision of its Asia chair, Martin Rogers, to participate in an event commemorating Hong Kong’s controversial national security law.
Owing to public criticism, Martin Rogers withdrew his participation on May 22.
“I have decided to withdraw from speaking at the May 28 National Security Law Legal Forum,” Rogers said in a social media post on Sunday.
He also clarified that, “My agreement to participate did not reflect an endorsement or support of any topics discussed or individuals or organisations involved.”
Martin Rogers, who also leads the firm’s Asia litigation team, is slated to speak at The National Security Legal Law Forum on May 28, which has been organised by Hong Kong’s department of justice to mark the second anniversary of the law's introduction.
While there is no suggestion either Rogers or his firm support the controversial law, Financial Times reports that their agreement to appear at the conference has been ‘denounced’ by prominent critics of the regime.
Sources: Ming Pao #May21
https://bit.ly/3LFP3i3
Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/f48bb3cc-24b3-4bdf-9677-350c8c357b7c
#May22
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美律師宣布退出《港區國安法》法律論壇發言 (17:15) - 20220521 - 港聞
港府下周六（28日）將舉辦《港區國安法》法律論壇，應律政司邀請原定會發言的美國達維律師事務所（Davis Polk & Wardwell）亞洲主席馬田・羅傑斯（Martin Rogers），今日（21日）表示將退出相關論壇的發言，但沒有解釋退出原因。
Japan turns away from post-WWII pacifism as China threat grows
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is a man on a mission.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, he has imposed sanctions on Moscow, agreed to pursue a nuclear-free world with the Pope and taken a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia and Europe to rally world leaders to protect democracy.
But it's not just democracy in Ukraine that he's trying to protect - Kishida sees parallels between Russia's actions in Europe and China's expansion in the Indo-Pacific, a region stretching from America's Pacific coastline to the Indian Ocean.
Source: CNN #May22
https://t.co/kn0IOz1zgi
#China #Japan #Russia #Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is a man on a mission.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, he has imposed sanctions on Moscow, agreed to pursue a nuclear-free world with the Pope and taken a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia and Europe to rally world leaders to protect democracy.
But it's not just democracy in Ukraine that he's trying to protect - Kishida sees parallels between Russia's actions in Europe and China's expansion in the Indo-Pacific, a region stretching from America's Pacific coastline to the Indian Ocean.
Source: CNN #May22
https://t.co/kn0IOz1zgi
#China #Japan #Russia #Ukraine
#PoliceState
Exponential growth in political prisoners found in Hong Kong
In its debut research report, “Hong Kong Reaches a Grim Milestone,” The Hong Kong Democracy Council (#HKDC) examines a new, troubling phenomenon in HK: the exponential growth in the number of political prisoners since the start of 2019 mass protests.
In under 3 years, the city has gone from having only a handful of political prisoners to recently crossing the 1,000 mark, rivaling Belarus, Burma and Cuba, other authoritarian societies.
The aggregated length of sentences exceeds 772 years, while more than half of the political prisoners are under 25 year-old.
Meanwhile, the average time on remand is 16.6 months.
The report is supplemented by HK Political Prisoners Database, maintained by HKDC to facilitate human rights monitoring and advocacy.
Link to full report:
https://hkdc.us/political-prisoners-research-report/
Link to the HK Political Prisoners Database:
https://hkdc.us/political-prisoners-latest-update/
Exponential growth in political prisoners found in Hong Kong
In its debut research report, “Hong Kong Reaches a Grim Milestone,” The Hong Kong Democracy Council (#HKDC) examines a new, troubling phenomenon in HK: the exponential growth in the number of political prisoners since the start of 2019 mass protests.
In under 3 years, the city has gone from having only a handful of political prisoners to recently crossing the 1,000 mark, rivaling Belarus, Burma and Cuba, other authoritarian societies.
The aggregated length of sentences exceeds 772 years, while more than half of the political prisoners are under 25 year-old.
Meanwhile, the average time on remand is 16.6 months.
The report is supplemented by HK Political Prisoners Database, maintained by HKDC to facilitate human rights monitoring and advocacy.
Link to full report:
https://hkdc.us/political-prisoners-research-report/
Link to the HK Political Prisoners Database:
https://hkdc.us/political-prisoners-latest-update/
Cardinal Zen encourages youngsters in Hong Kong to become a man with integrity
Source: Inmediahk, #May16
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Cardinal Zen encourages youngsters in Hong Kong to become a man with integrity
In an online radio programme on May 16, Cardinal Joseph Zen spoke to youngsters in Hong Kong and shared his personal experience.
Zen encouraged young people to become good men with integrity and to learn to tell right from wrong.
"The world is chaotic and cold. It is not worthwhile to chase only after wealth and power," he said.
Zen pointed out that young people need guidance and education. He added that man is different from animals. They need a longer time to grow into maturity.
Zen further says that nowadays, people have so much more to learn that they have forgotten to learn to become a man.
Some of them want to be a doctor, a lawyer, or a big boss. But, no matter how long they are going to live, they have to learn to become a man, which is fair and compassionate.
Zen said, “young people have to think independently. Do not listen passively to what you have been told."
Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, was one of the four arrested by Hong Kong National Security Police on May 11 for alleged “collusion with foreign forces”.
All of those arrested were trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which provided legal and financial assistance to more than 2,200 people prosecuted for their part in the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
The fund had ceased operations in 2021 after the police announced it was under investigation and requested administrators to provide details on its donors.
Source: Inmediahk, #May16
https://bit.ly/3NfBFT0
#CardinalZen #HumanitarianFunds #NationalSecurityLaw
In an online radio programme on May 16, Cardinal Joseph Zen spoke to youngsters in Hong Kong and shared his personal experience.
Zen encouraged young people to become good men with integrity and to learn to tell right from wrong.
"The world is chaotic and cold. It is not worthwhile to chase only after wealth and power," he said.
Zen pointed out that young people need guidance and education. He added that man is different from animals. They need a longer time to grow into maturity.
Zen further says that nowadays, people have so much more to learn that they have forgotten to learn to become a man.
Some of them want to be a doctor, a lawyer, or a big boss. But, no matter how long they are going to live, they have to learn to become a man, which is fair and compassionate.
Zen said, “young people have to think independently. Do not listen passively to what you have been told."
Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, was one of the four arrested by Hong Kong National Security Police on May 11 for alleged “collusion with foreign forces”.
All of those arrested were trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which provided legal and financial assistance to more than 2,200 people prosecuted for their part in the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
The fund had ceased operations in 2021 after the police announced it was under investigation and requested administrators to provide details on its donors.
Source: Inmediahk, #May16
https://bit.ly/3NfBFT0
#CardinalZen #HumanitarianFunds #NationalSecurityLaw
The 33rd June 4 Memorials in Taiwan: crowdfunding reaches $640,000 now, ahead of schedule, the Pillar of Shame will be remade and "reborn" in Taipei's June 4 Memorial
The New School for Democracy of Taiwan has reached its funding target ahead of schedule, which is a key progress for the reconstruction of Hong Kong's #PillarofShame in Taiwan.
The 3-meter height statue was taken down in Hong Kong last year and is now being remade. It will be unveiled in Taiwan on June 4 memorial day.
The organiser expects 500 people to attend the memorial and may have more Hong Kong people attend than Taiwanese.
Source: The chaser news #May18
#PillarOfShame #June4 #NewSchoolForDemocracy #Crowdfunding
https://t.me/the_chaser_news/713
The New School for Democracy of Taiwan has reached its funding target ahead of schedule, which is a key progress for the reconstruction of Hong Kong's #PillarofShame in Taiwan.
The 3-meter height statue was taken down in Hong Kong last year and is now being remade. It will be unveiled in Taiwan on June 4 memorial day.
The organiser expects 500 people to attend the memorial and may have more Hong Kong people attend than Taiwanese.
Source: The chaser news #May18
#PillarOfShame #June4 #NewSchoolForDemocracy #Crowdfunding
https://t.me/the_chaser_news/713
Hong Kong Catholic group will not hold Tiananmen crackdown masses citing fears over national security law
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Hong Kong Catholic group will not hold Tiananmen crackdown masses citing fear over national security law
The Hong Kong Catholic Social Communications Office told HKFP on May 24 that some staff and members of the Justice and Peace Commission of The Hong Kong Catholic Diocese had expressed concern about this year’s remembrance services.
Masses have traditionally been held on the anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown at several of the city’s Catholic churches to commemorate those who died when the People’s Liberation Army cracked down on protesters in Beijing on June 4, 1989. It is estimated that hundreds, perhaps thousands, died.
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https://hongkongfp.com/2022/05/24/hong-kong-catholic-group-will-not-hold-tiananmen-crackdown-masses-citing-fears-over-national-security-law/
The Hong Kong Catholic Social Communications Office told HKFP on May 24 that some staff and members of the Justice and Peace Commission of The Hong Kong Catholic Diocese had expressed concern about this year’s remembrance services.
Masses have traditionally been held on the anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown at several of the city’s Catholic churches to commemorate those who died when the People’s Liberation Army cracked down on protesters in Beijing on June 4, 1989. It is estimated that hundreds, perhaps thousands, died.
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https://hongkongfp.com/2022/05/24/hong-kong-catholic-group-will-not-hold-tiananmen-crackdown-masses-citing-fears-over-national-security-law/
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Hong Kong Catholic group will not hold Tiananmen crackdown masses citing fears over national security law
A Hong Kong Catholic group will not hold masses to commemorate the victims of the Tiananmen crackdown this year, citing fears over the Beijing-imposed national security law. The Hong Kong Catholic …
#HumanRights #Audit
UK Government urged to carry out audit of assets of Hong Kong and China officials linked to Human Rights violation
//A group of 110 MPs has written to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss calling for the audit after recent research by human rights NGO Hong Kong Watch found nine Hong Kong officials and 12 "patriotic" politicians accused of complicity in human rights violations in the city have property overseas.
This includes five Hong Kong officials and six politicians who own property in the UK.//
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#NationalSecurityLaw
Source: Sky News; #May28
UK Government urged to carry out audit of assets of Hong Kong and China officials linked to Human Rights violation
//A group of 110 MPs has written to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss calling for the audit after recent research by human rights NGO Hong Kong Watch found nine Hong Kong officials and 12 "patriotic" politicians accused of complicity in human rights violations in the city have property overseas.
This includes five Hong Kong officials and six politicians who own property in the UK.//
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Source: Sky News; #May28
#Solidarity
Denise Ho offers encouragements during online concert, sheds tears for those who lost their freedom
#PoliticalOppression #June4 #612HumanitarianFund #HOCC
Source: Inmediahk; #May22
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Denise Ho offers encouragements during online concert, sheds tears for those who lost their freedom
#PoliticalOppression #June4 #612HumanitarianFund #HOCC
Source: Inmediahk; #May22
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Denise Ho offers encouragements during online concert, sheds tears for those who lost their freedom
On May 22, Hong Kong singer and prominent pro-democracy activist Denise Ho (#HOCC) hosted an online concert, a week after her arrest by National Security Police.
When performing her new song "Dear Black", she sobbed for a long while before she could calm herself down.
Ho explained that she was grieved by those who going through difficult times, both the ones in Hong Kong and those dispersed around the world.
"Some of them are still in Hong Kong, but I could hardly see them," she continued, "because they lost their freedom." She admitted that she cried several times in the past week.
Denise Ho was one of the five trustees of the #612HumanitarianReliefFund. The five were arrested by Hong Kong National Security Police on May 11 for alleged “collusion with foreign forces”.
The Fund provided legal and financial assistance to more than 2,200 people prosecuted for their part in the 2019 pro-democracy protests. It had ceased operations in 2021 after police announced it was under investigation, and requested administrators to provide details on its donors.
Toward the end of the concert, Ho comforted her supporters, saying, "the happiest moments in life are when you are walking steadfastly, and certain that you know what you are doing, and you have no regrets."
#PoliticalOppression #June4 #612HumanitarianFund #HOCC
Source: Inmediahk; #May22
https://bit.ly/3LyrCa7
Denise Ho offers encouragements during online concert, sheds tears for those who lost their freedom
On May 22, Hong Kong singer and prominent pro-democracy activist Denise Ho (#HOCC) hosted an online concert, a week after her arrest by National Security Police.
When performing her new song "Dear Black", she sobbed for a long while before she could calm herself down.
Ho explained that she was grieved by those who going through difficult times, both the ones in Hong Kong and those dispersed around the world.
"Some of them are still in Hong Kong, but I could hardly see them," she continued, "because they lost their freedom." She admitted that she cried several times in the past week.
Denise Ho was one of the five trustees of the #612HumanitarianReliefFund. The five were arrested by Hong Kong National Security Police on May 11 for alleged “collusion with foreign forces”.
The Fund provided legal and financial assistance to more than 2,200 people prosecuted for their part in the 2019 pro-democracy protests. It had ceased operations in 2021 after police announced it was under investigation, and requested administrators to provide details on its donors.
Toward the end of the concert, Ho comforted her supporters, saying, "the happiest moments in life are when you are walking steadfastly, and certain that you know what you are doing, and you have no regrets."
#PoliticalOppression #June4 #612HumanitarianFund #HOCC
Source: Inmediahk; #May22
https://bit.ly/3LyrCa7
#ProtestArt
Pro-democracy documentary depicting Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong in 2019 sets for international viewing on Vimeo in June
The award recognised documentary, Revolution of Our Times will soon be released internationally on Vimeo, an online streaming platform, on June 1, 2022.
The team of the documentary told supporters on the Facebook page that they want to let the world witness the determination and courage of the Hongkongers in the pursuit of democracy and freedom.
"Never forget why we started this journey, we hope the documentary will travel far, and reach out to more people," the team wrote.
#KiwiChow #ANTIELAB #PoliceState #PoliticalOppression
Pre-order links:
English only subtitled version
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/revolutionofourtimeseng
Chinese and English subtitled version https://vimeo.com/ondemand/revolutionofourtimes
Source: Inmediahk; #May27
Pro-democracy documentary depicting Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong in 2019 sets for international viewing on Vimeo in June
The award recognised documentary, Revolution of Our Times will soon be released internationally on Vimeo, an online streaming platform, on June 1, 2022.
The team of the documentary told supporters on the Facebook page that they want to let the world witness the determination and courage of the Hongkongers in the pursuit of democracy and freedom.
"Never forget why we started this journey, we hope the documentary will travel far, and reach out to more people," the team wrote.
#KiwiChow #ANTIELAB #PoliceState #PoliticalOppression
Pre-order links:
English only subtitled version
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/revolutionofourtimeseng
Chinese and English subtitled version https://vimeo.com/ondemand/revolutionofourtimes
Source: Inmediahk; #May27
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"Warmongering, lies and hatred": Russian diplomat in Geneva resigns over Ukraine invasion
Source: The Guardian; #May23
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"Warmongering, lies and hatred": Russian diplomat in Geneva resigns over Ukraine invasion
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"Warmongering, lies and hatred": Russian diplomat in Geneva resigns over Ukraine invasion
A veteran Russian diplomat in Geneva has resigned over his country’s invasion of Ukraine in a rare political protest from within the Russian foreign policy establishment.
#BorisBondarev, a counsellor at the Russian permanent mission to the United Nations in Geneva, wrote in a public statement: “Never have I been so ashamed of my country.”
“Today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not about diplomacy,” wrote the diplomat, a 20-year veteran of the Russian foreign ministry. “It is all about warmongering, lies and hatred. It serves interests of few, the very few people thus contributing to further isolation and degradation of my country. Russia no longer has allies, and there is no one to blame but its reckless and ill-conceived policy.”
Bondarev is the highest-level diplomat yet to resign publicly from the Russian foreign ministry over the Ukrain war, which began in February 2022.
Source: The Guardian; #May23
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/23/warmongering-lies-and-hatred-russian-diplomat-in-geneva-resigns-over-ukraine-invasion
"Warmongering, lies and hatred": Russian diplomat in Geneva resigns over Ukraine invasion
A veteran Russian diplomat in Geneva has resigned over his country’s invasion of Ukraine in a rare political protest from within the Russian foreign policy establishment.
#BorisBondarev, a counsellor at the Russian permanent mission to the United Nations in Geneva, wrote in a public statement: “Never have I been so ashamed of my country.”
“Today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not about diplomacy,” wrote the diplomat, a 20-year veteran of the Russian foreign ministry. “It is all about warmongering, lies and hatred. It serves interests of few, the very few people thus contributing to further isolation and degradation of my country. Russia no longer has allies, and there is no one to blame but its reckless and ill-conceived policy.”
Bondarev is the highest-level diplomat yet to resign publicly from the Russian foreign ministry over the Ukrain war, which began in February 2022.
Source: The Guardian; #May23
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/23/warmongering-lies-and-hatred-russian-diplomat-in-geneva-resigns-over-ukraine-invasion
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‘Warmongering, lies and hatred’: Russian diplomat in Geneva resigns over Ukraine invasion
Boris Bondarev issues public statement saying: ‘Never have I been so ashamed of my country’
#Oppression #June4
Hong Kong authorities "blocked" venue booking for once-annual candlelight vigil for Tiananmen massacre victims for a third year running
Sources: Ming Pao; #May24, #May27
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Hong Kong authorities "blocked" venue booking for once-annual candlelight vigil for Tiananmen massacre victims for a third year running
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Hong Kong authorities "blocked" venue for once-annual candlelight vigil for Tiananmen massacre victims for a third year running
On May 24, a local daily, Ming Pao reported that the Leisure and Cultural Service Department (#LCSD), which administers the Victoria Park soccer pitches where the rally used to take place, has suspended any bookings on June 4, the 33rd anniversary of the #TiananmenMassacre, although bookings are available on other days in the same month.
Just 3 days afterwards, on May 27, the football pitches at Victoria Park were seen fully booked on June 4 from as early as 7am in the morning. No bookings, however, were seen for the rest of June. The same daily found.
The vigil has been banned -- ostensibly for public health reasons -- for the past two years and the leaders of its organizing group, the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, arrested for colluding with foreign powers under a national security law imposed by Beijing from July 1, 2020.
Sources:
Ming Pao; #May24
https://bit.ly/3avt8NF
Ming Pao; #May27
https://bit.ly/3M00GjM
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Hong Kong authorities "blocked" venue for once-annual candlelight vigil for Tiananmen massacre victims for a third year running
On May 24, a local daily, Ming Pao reported that the Leisure and Cultural Service Department (#LCSD), which administers the Victoria Park soccer pitches where the rally used to take place, has suspended any bookings on June 4, the 33rd anniversary of the #TiananmenMassacre, although bookings are available on other days in the same month.
Just 3 days afterwards, on May 27, the football pitches at Victoria Park were seen fully booked on June 4 from as early as 7am in the morning. No bookings, however, were seen for the rest of June. The same daily found.
The vigil has been banned -- ostensibly for public health reasons -- for the past two years and the leaders of its organizing group, the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, arrested for colluding with foreign powers under a national security law imposed by Beijing from July 1, 2020.
Sources:
Ming Pao; #May24
https://bit.ly/3avt8NF
Ming Pao; #May27
https://bit.ly/3M00GjM
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【明報專訊】今年是六四事件33周年，也是《港區國安法》實施後，第二個六四周年。有市民昨致電康文署，查詢6月4日維園足球場出租情况，該署職員表明當日康文署暫停足球場出租，同月其他日子可以預約租用。康文署昨未正面回應為何足球場於6月4日不出租，稱因應新冠病毒疫情，已暫停處理轄下免費康體場地作一般非指定用途活動的預訂申請，該署亦未有接獲市民申請於6月1至5日期間租用維園足球場舉辦非指定用途活動的查詢或申請。
#Solidarity #June4 #NeverForget
Asian artist stages 24-hr online dance to commemorate #June4 Tiananmen crackdown
A Berlin-based Asian artist Ming Poon is calling for support for a 24-hour dance run organised to commemorate the 33rd memorial of Tiananmen Massacre.
The choreographer claims that he works with dance and choreography for political actions.
His latest work, “Project June 4th”, is a reference to the day, on which the Tiananmen protests in Beijing were violently crushed by the Chinese government in 1989.
"Last year, the Tiananmen vigil group in HK was forced to disband, with activists and journalists being arrested. As someone belonging to the Chinese diaspora, I feel a duty to speak out aganist the forms of state censorship used by the Chinese authority to silence peaceful dissent, and against the systemic erasure and rewriting of its history. " Ming Poon elaborated.
Join Project June4
https://www.facebook.com/events/405244761131752/
About the artist:
https://mingapur.com/
Asian artist stages 24-hr online dance to commemorate #June4 Tiananmen crackdown
A Berlin-based Asian artist Ming Poon is calling for support for a 24-hour dance run organised to commemorate the 33rd memorial of Tiananmen Massacre.
The choreographer claims that he works with dance and choreography for political actions.
His latest work, “Project June 4th”, is a reference to the day, on which the Tiananmen protests in Beijing were violently crushed by the Chinese government in 1989.
"Last year, the Tiananmen vigil group in HK was forced to disband, with activists and journalists being arrested. As someone belonging to the Chinese diaspora, I feel a duty to speak out aganist the forms of state censorship used by the Chinese authority to silence peaceful dissent, and against the systemic erasure and rewriting of its history. " Ming Poon elaborated.
Join Project June4
https://www.facebook.com/events/405244761131752/
About the artist:
https://mingapur.com/
#WhiteTerror #June4
Facebook banned authentic Beijing June 4th massacre photograph
Just two weeks before the 33rd Memorials of June 4th Massacre, a media veteran in Hong Kong found a photograph linked to the Tiananmen crackdown had been banned by Facebook.
The photograph that she posted many years ago showed a tank running over protest student Fang Zhang's legs.
Facebook claimed the photography is inappropriate content linked to "violence and bloodshed".
Even though, Facebook said it didn't violate "Community Standards', it argued that the photograph could be "deemed sensitive to some people."
Notes to editors:
Fang Zheng is a former student protester who was seriously injured during the Tiananmen massacre in 1989 in Beijing, China. During the evacuation of the Square in the early morning of June 4, Fang was run over by a People’s Liberation Army tank, which led to the amputation of both his legs.
Source: RFA Cantonese; #May20
https://www.facebook.com/454004001340790/posts/7424609714280149/?d=n
Facebook banned authentic Beijing June 4th massacre photograph
Just two weeks before the 33rd Memorials of June 4th Massacre, a media veteran in Hong Kong found a photograph linked to the Tiananmen crackdown had been banned by Facebook.
The photograph that she posted many years ago showed a tank running over protest student Fang Zhang's legs.
Facebook claimed the photography is inappropriate content linked to "violence and bloodshed".
Even though, Facebook said it didn't violate "Community Standards', it argued that the photograph could be "deemed sensitive to some people."
Notes to editors:
Fang Zheng is a former student protester who was seriously injured during the Tiananmen massacre in 1989 in Beijing, China. During the evacuation of the Square in the early morning of June 4, Fang was run over by a People’s Liberation Army tank, which led to the amputation of both his legs.
Source: RFA Cantonese; #May20
https://www.facebook.com/454004001340790/posts/7424609714280149/?d=n
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Lee Ming-che urges Hongkongers to fight for their freedom
Source: The Chaser News #May16
#PoliticalOppression #AntiExtraditionBill
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Lee Ming-che urges Hongkongers to fight for their freedom
Source: The Chaser News #May16
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Lee Ming-che urges Hongkongers to fight for their freedom
A human rights activist, a community college administrator, and a former member of Taiwanese political parties including the Democratic Progressive Party (#DPP), Lee Ming-che was arrested by the Chinese government after he entered China via Macau on March 19, 2017.
Lee was sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly subverting state power. He was released on April 14 after finishing his prison sentence and returned to Taiwan the next day.
In Lee's interview with the Chaser News, he praised the wisdom of the pro-democratic frontline protesters in their fight against police brutality, which moves everyone on the scene.
This was the first time that Lee talked about the Anti-Extradition Bill movement in Hong Kong.
In his view, the movement showed collaboration between the sensible peace-loving protesters and those courageous frontline activists. During the time, he also saw solidarity inside and outside the Legislative Council. He was deeply impressed.
Walking out from political prosecution in China and regaining freedom, Lee is thankful to those who supported him both domestically and Internationally.
Lee stressed that he will carry on his work defending human rights and prisoners' rights.
Lee is hoping that his experience could help reveal the despicable acts of the Chinese Communist Party. He wanted to become one of the defenders of democracy globally.
Lastly, Lee shared words of encouragement to pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, “Freedom is always a war trophy than a present from the ruling power.”
Source: The Chaser News #May16
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Lee Ming-che urges Hongkongers to fight for their freedom
A human rights activist, a community college administrator, and a former member of Taiwanese political parties including the Democratic Progressive Party (#DPP), Lee Ming-che was arrested by the Chinese government after he entered China via Macau on March 19, 2017.
Lee was sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly subverting state power. He was released on April 14 after finishing his prison sentence and returned to Taiwan the next day.
In Lee's interview with the Chaser News, he praised the wisdom of the pro-democratic frontline protesters in their fight against police brutality, which moves everyone on the scene.
This was the first time that Lee talked about the Anti-Extradition Bill movement in Hong Kong.
In his view, the movement showed collaboration between the sensible peace-loving protesters and those courageous frontline activists. During the time, he also saw solidarity inside and outside the Legislative Council. He was deeply impressed.
Walking out from political prosecution in China and regaining freedom, Lee is thankful to those who supported him both domestically and Internationally.
Lee stressed that he will carry on his work defending human rights and prisoners' rights.
Lee is hoping that his experience could help reveal the despicable acts of the Chinese Communist Party. He wanted to become one of the defenders of democracy globally.
Lastly, Lee shared words of encouragement to pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, “Freedom is always a war trophy than a present from the ruling power.”
Source: The Chaser News #May16
#PoliticalOppression #AntiExtraditionBill
https://t.me/the_chaser_news/703
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因人道支援中國政治犯而被中共丟進五年政治黑牢的台灣前民進黨黨工、人權工作者李明哲，上月15日中共顛覆國家政權罪刑滿出獄，返回台灣。他接受《追・新聞》書面獨家專訪，讚揚2019年香港送中運動前線年青抗爭者智抗警暴，誰看了誰動容。反送中運動和勇合一，議會內外團結一致，令他留下最深刻印象。
這是他出獄以來首度評論2019年香港反送中運動。
一個從中國政治黑獄走出來的人——李明哲深明他可以重獲自由，包括…
因人道支援中國政治犯而被中共丟進五年政治黑牢的台灣前民進黨黨工、人權工作者李明哲，上月15日中共顛覆國家政權罪刑滿出獄，返回台灣。他接受《追・新聞》書面獨家專訪，讚揚2019年香港送中運動前線年青抗爭者智抗警暴，誰看了誰動容。反送中運動和勇合一，議會內外團結一致，令他留下最深刻印象。
這是他出獄以來首度評論2019年香港反送中運動。
一個從中國政治黑獄走出來的人——李明哲深明他可以重獲自由，包括…