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#Firsthand #Feb16 #HongKongProtests
Hong Kong People Protest Against the Government for Mishandling Coronavirus Outbreak
2113 | Kowloon Bay
Compared to the day before, the pace of the residents was much faster today, as more resident joined the march.
“If you don’t resist now, don’t blame anyone when you have contracted the virus,” the crowd said.
Police were on standby with their armored vehicle.
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Hong Kong People Protest Against the Government for Mishandling Coronavirus Outbreak
2113 | Kowloon Bay
Compared to the day before, the pace of the residents was much faster today, as more resident joined the march.
“If you don’t resist now, don’t blame anyone when you have contracted the virus,” the crowd said.
Police were on standby with their armored vehicle.
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
#FirstHand #Feb16 #HongKongProtests
Kowloon Bay Residents Voice Utmost Discontent Towards Government Incompetence
2139 | Kowloon Bay
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Kowloon Bay Residents Voice Utmost Discontent Towards Government Incompetence
2139 | Kowloon Bay
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
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Designated Clinics in Residential Area Spark Fear of Worsened Community Outbreak of the Highly Contagious Wuhan Pneumonia
2139 | Richland Gardens, Kowloon Bay
Protests persisted into the second day over the government’s set-up of a specialist out-patient clinics (SOPC) location for Wuhan coronavirus patients at Kowloon East General Out-patient Clinic. The designated clinic is located within the high-density residential area, hence stirring up the fear of transmission of the contagious virus and further community outbreak.
Many more resident joined the march on the second dat, bringing along posters and flags. One placard pointed out the “government’s incompetence” in dealing with the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
#HealthCrisis #KowloonBay #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Designated Clinics in Residential Area Spark Fear of Worsened Community Outbreak of the Highly Contagious Wuhan Pneumonia
2139 | Richland Gardens, Kowloon Bay
Protests persisted into the second day over the government’s set-up of a specialist out-patient clinics (SOPC) location for Wuhan coronavirus patients at Kowloon East General Out-patient Clinic. The designated clinic is located within the high-density residential area, hence stirring up the fear of transmission of the contagious virus and further community outbreak.
Many more resident joined the march on the second dat, bringing along posters and flags. One placard pointed out the “government’s incompetence” in dealing with the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
#HealthCrisis #KowloonBay #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
#FirstHand #Feb16
Close Distance Between Designated Clinic for Wuhan Pneumonia and Residence
This picture showed the distance between the designated clinic for Wuhan Pneumonia and residential buildings nearby.
The white building (left) is part of a large housing estate, while the designated clinic is the building with blue strips (right).
The two were less than 5 meters away from each other. Any problems with sewage or waste treatment of the clinic could incur a community outbreak.
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Close Distance Between Designated Clinic for Wuhan Pneumonia and Residence
This picture showed the distance between the designated clinic for Wuhan Pneumonia and residential buildings nearby.
The white building (left) is part of a large housing estate, while the designated clinic is the building with blue strips (right).
The two were less than 5 meters away from each other. Any problems with sewage or waste treatment of the clinic could incur a community outbreak.
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
#PoliceState
Hundred Riot Police Encircle Protesting Residents in Kowloon Bay to Make Arrests and Take Photos of Civilians
2238 | Kowloon Bay
At least one citizen was arrested.
2240
Some pro-government residents provoked the protestors, entering in an argument. Riot police suddenly dashed out and used pepper-spray on the protestors to disperse them.
2241
About a hundred riot police arrived at the scene.
2244
Some officers used torches with strong beams on citizens and journalists.
2250
During the police operation, some citizens fell off the ground. First-aiders rushed to provide medical aid to the victims.
2256
A police pointed his pepper spray right at the face of an unarmed citizen.
2300
A St.John Ambulance car left the scene.
2305
Other riot police took photos of citizens from their vehicles.
Source: Rthk; Apple Daily #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Hundred Riot Police Encircle Protesting Residents in Kowloon Bay to Make Arrests and Take Photos of Civilians
2238 | Kowloon Bay
At least one citizen was arrested.
2240
Some pro-government residents provoked the protestors, entering in an argument. Riot police suddenly dashed out and used pepper-spray on the protestors to disperse them.
2241
About a hundred riot police arrived at the scene.
2244
Some officers used torches with strong beams on citizens and journalists.
2250
During the police operation, some citizens fell off the ground. First-aiders rushed to provide medical aid to the victims.
2256
A police pointed his pepper spray right at the face of an unarmed citizen.
2300
A St.John Ambulance car left the scene.
2305
Other riot police took photos of citizens from their vehicles.
Source: Rthk; Apple Daily #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
#FirstHand #Feb16
Police Clash with Civilians in Kowloon Bay, turning the scene into chaos
2248 | Kowloon Bay
More riot police clashed into Richland Gardens, a high-density middle class residential estate. While some journalists and citizens were pepper-sprayed, others fell off the ground when the police charged in.
Police treated the citizens extremely impolitely, using torches with strong beams on them at very close distance.
A citizen voiced his discontent over the police's handling of the scene. When the police threatened to pepper-spray a citizen, a journalist pointed out that he had been cooperating all along, and hoped the officer could explain if he did anything wrong. However, the officer continued to mistreat people. When citizens asked the police for their warrant card, the officer concerned was ushered away by his colleagues.
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Police Clash with Civilians in Kowloon Bay, turning the scene into chaos
2248 | Kowloon Bay
More riot police clashed into Richland Gardens, a high-density middle class residential estate. While some journalists and citizens were pepper-sprayed, others fell off the ground when the police charged in.
Police treated the citizens extremely impolitely, using torches with strong beams on them at very close distance.
A citizen voiced his discontent over the police's handling of the scene. When the police threatened to pepper-spray a citizen, a journalist pointed out that he had been cooperating all along, and hoped the officer could explain if he did anything wrong. However, the officer continued to mistreat people. When citizens asked the police for their warrant card, the officer concerned was ushered away by his colleagues.
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
#BattleAgainstAuthoritarianism
Kwai Tsing Residents Suggest Alternative Location for Quarantine Facility
On Sunday, February 16, over 400 Kwai Tsing residents joined the march initiated by the pro-democracy district councilors.
They proposed alternative locations that are further away from residential area such as Kwai Chung Park, vacant government dormintory and Disneyland, for the government to set up quarantine facilities.
The residents opposed the government's current plan to set up designated clinic for the highly contagious Wuhan pneumomia within the 100,000-populated district and near other health facilities for infants, mothers and thr elderly.
Since the authorities had been ignoring citizens' demands, the residents, old and young, had no other way but to take it to the street. They still hoped the government would listen, as alternatives were available.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Kwai Tsing Residents Suggest Alternative Location for Quarantine Facility
On Sunday, February 16, over 400 Kwai Tsing residents joined the march initiated by the pro-democracy district councilors.
They proposed alternative locations that are further away from residential area such as Kwai Chung Park, vacant government dormintory and Disneyland, for the government to set up quarantine facilities.
The residents opposed the government's current plan to set up designated clinic for the highly contagious Wuhan pneumomia within the 100,000-populated district and near other health facilities for infants, mothers and thr elderly.
Since the authorities had been ignoring citizens' demands, the residents, old and young, had no other way but to take it to the street. They still hoped the government would listen, as alternatives were available.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
Police Obstruct Lawful Protest from Taking Place On Time, Police Ask Reporter: "Do you guys get paid?”
In Fo Tan, residents protested against the government's use of Chun Yeung Estate as Isolation Centre on Sunday, February 16.
Having obained the letter of no objection from the police, the rally originally scheduled at 3pm was, however, delayed till 5pm due to police opposition.
Special Crowd Management vehicles and Unimog Vehicles were on site standing by, while the police set up road blocks at Fo Tan to search passing vehicles. Starting from 3pm, there had been stop- and- search operations in multiple areas in Fo Tan, during which two reporters were searched and were asked by policemen, “Does the Stand News sell newspaper?”, “Do you guys get paid?”, “Do you guys need to standby at all
times?”
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
In Fo Tan, residents protested against the government's use of Chun Yeung Estate as Isolation Centre on Sunday, February 16.
Having obained the letter of no objection from the police, the rally originally scheduled at 3pm was, however, delayed till 5pm due to police opposition.
Special Crowd Management vehicles and Unimog Vehicles were on site standing by, while the police set up road blocks at Fo Tan to search passing vehicles. Starting from 3pm, there had been stop- and- search operations in multiple areas in Fo Tan, during which two reporters were searched and were asked by policemen, “Does the Stand News sell newspaper?”, “Do you guys get paid?”, “Do you guys need to standby at all
times?”
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #ChinesePneumonia #QuarantineCenter
#QuarantineCenter #Illegal
HK Government Awards Quarantine Center Construction Contract to China State-owned Company Without Tending Process
Instead of completely closing the borders with China, the Hong Kong Government continued to build temporary quarantine facilities in the city. A government plat at Penny Bay with a contract worth HKD190 million was awarded to China Habour Engineering, by-passing regular tendering process.
China Habour Engineering is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction, a PRC state-owned enterprise.
Hong Kong government officials claimed that awarding contracts without the regular tendering process was necessary due to the "urgency of the project" and insisted that the process complied with relevant rules.
Legislative Council Member, Chu Hoi-dick challenged the government's decision, as any project exceeding HKD30,000,000 will need the approval of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, the government is suspected of violating the law and breaching the independence of the three arms of the administration.
Source: Stand News
http://bit.ly/2VqLplL
#Feb25 #ChinaCoronavirus
HK Government Awards Quarantine Center Construction Contract to China State-owned Company Without Tending Process
Instead of completely closing the borders with China, the Hong Kong Government continued to build temporary quarantine facilities in the city. A government plat at Penny Bay with a contract worth HKD190 million was awarded to China Habour Engineering, by-passing regular tendering process.
China Habour Engineering is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction, a PRC state-owned enterprise.
Hong Kong government officials claimed that awarding contracts without the regular tendering process was necessary due to the "urgency of the project" and insisted that the process complied with relevant rules.
Legislative Council Member, Chu Hoi-dick challenged the government's decision, as any project exceeding HKD30,000,000 will need the approval of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, the government is suspected of violating the law and breaching the independence of the three arms of the administration.
Source: Stand News
http://bit.ly/2VqLplL
#Feb25 #ChinaCoronavirus
#QuarantineCenter #Illegal
HK Government Awards Quarantine Centre Construction Contract to China State-owned Company Without Tending Process
Instead of completely closing the borders with China, the Hong Kong Government continued to build temporary quarantine facilities in the city. A government plot at Penny Bay with a contract worth HKD190 million was awarded to China Habour Engineering, by-passing regular tendering process.
China Habour Engineering is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction, a PRC state-owned enterprise.
Source: Stand News
http://bit.ly/2VqLplL
#Feb25 #ChinaCoronavirus
HK Government Awards Quarantine Centre Construction Contract to China State-owned Company Without Tending Process
Instead of completely closing the borders with China, the Hong Kong Government continued to build temporary quarantine facilities in the city. A government plot at Penny Bay with a contract worth HKD190 million was awarded to China Habour Engineering, by-passing regular tendering process.
China Habour Engineering is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction, a PRC state-owned enterprise.
Source: Stand News
http://bit.ly/2VqLplL
#Feb25 #ChinaCoronavirus