Hongkongers Pay Tribute to Late Queen Elizabeth II at British Consulate
Hong Kong woke up to the news of Queen Elizabeth II's death this morning, bringing an end to her long reign of over 70 years. The British monarch had visited Hong Kong in 1975 and 1986, and residents in this former British colony feel close ties to her even to this day.
Since early morning, citizens have begun bringing flowers to the British Consulate in Admiralty to pay tribute to the Queen. Though many of them might not know the words to God Save the Queen - it was generally not taught in schools in British Hong Kong - the outpouring of tribute shows the reverence in their hearts for the former Queen of Hong Kong.
The British Consulate had added additional opening hours to allow Hongkongers to pay respects:
9 Sep 1200 to 1700
12 - 16 Sep 1000 to 1600
source: #FirstHand
#RIP #QueenElizabethII
Hong Kong woke up to the news of Queen Elizabeth II's death this morning, bringing an end to her long reign of over 70 years. The British monarch had visited Hong Kong in 1975 and 1986, and residents in this former British colony feel close ties to her even to this day.
Since early morning, citizens have begun bringing flowers to the British Consulate in Admiralty to pay tribute to the Queen. Though many of them might not know the words to God Save the Queen - it was generally not taught in schools in British Hong Kong - the outpouring of tribute shows the reverence in their hearts for the former Queen of Hong Kong.
The British Consulate had added additional opening hours to allow Hongkongers to pay respects:
9 Sep 1200 to 1700
12 - 16 Sep 1000 to 1600
source: #FirstHand
#RIP #QueenElizabethII
#Remembrance #QueenElizabethII
I'm going now
Thank you for giving us
a Hong Kong that
was so beautiful
Don't mention it.
Live well, Ah Kong.
Webcomic artist #HongKongWorker posted this comic as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. She is affectionately called the "Boss Lady" (事頭婆) by Hongkongers who witnessed the city's rise to prosperity and international renown during her reign.
Her passing is mourned by many Hongkongers in the city as well as abroad.
source: Hong Kong Worker
https://www.facebook.com/HongKongworker/photos/a.101808121421393/594713965464137/
#RIP
I'm going now
Thank you for giving us
a Hong Kong that
was so beautiful
Don't mention it.
Live well, Ah Kong.
Webcomic artist #HongKongWorker posted this comic as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. She is affectionately called the "Boss Lady" (事頭婆) by Hongkongers who witnessed the city's rise to prosperity and international renown during her reign.
Her passing is mourned by many Hongkongers in the city as well as abroad.
source: Hong Kong Worker
https://www.facebook.com/HongKongworker/photos/a.101808121421393/594713965464137/
#RIP
#FirstHand #Sept7
Police Arrests Hong Kong Journalists Association's Chair
On September 7, 2022, veteran journalist and chairman of Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) #RonsonChan was arrested in Hong Kong for "obstructing police officers and disorder in public place".
It was reported that Chan and a photographer were on their way to a press briefing in Mong Kok, where they were intercepted by two plainclothes police officers for no apparent reason.
As Chan asked the officers for
police ID, they refused and accused Chan of being not cooperative. Within minutes, he was warned for multiple times and arrested.
Before mid-night, Chan was released on bail after being held at the Mong Kok police station for about 11 hours.
In an interview with local press, Chan told reporters that one of the police officers scoffed at him, "HKJA is trash". Later, he also taunted that "when will you die?"
Chan recited that his wrist was being forcefully held together, leaving a visible bruise mark.
Source: #FirstHand #Sept7
#PoliceState #Journalism #PressFreedom
Police Arrests Hong Kong Journalists Association's Chair
On September 7, 2022, veteran journalist and chairman of Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) #RonsonChan was arrested in Hong Kong for "obstructing police officers and disorder in public place".
It was reported that Chan and a photographer were on their way to a press briefing in Mong Kok, where they were intercepted by two plainclothes police officers for no apparent reason.
As Chan asked the officers for
police ID, they refused and accused Chan of being not cooperative. Within minutes, he was warned for multiple times and arrested.
Before mid-night, Chan was released on bail after being held at the Mong Kok police station for about 11 hours.
In an interview with local press, Chan told reporters that one of the police officers scoffed at him, "HKJA is trash". Later, he also taunted that "when will you die?"
Chan recited that his wrist was being forcefully held together, leaving a visible bruise mark.
Source: #FirstHand #Sept7
#PoliceState #Journalism #PressFreedom
#DeutscheBank CEO warns recession is inevitable, says #Germany must cut reliance on #China
Source: CNBC #Sept7
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#DeutscheBank CEO warns recession is inevitable, says #Germany must cut reliance on #China
//The German economy stagnated in the second quarter, while producer price inflation hit a record high in July. The German finance ministry cited reduced gas supplies from Russia, rising costs of energy and other goods, and persistent supply chain disruptions in part due to China's "zero-Covid" policy...
"When it comes to dependencies, we also have to face the awkward question of how to deal with China. Its increasing isolation and growing tensions, especially between China and the United States, pose a considerable risk for Germany," Sewing said, adding that China had become a "cornerstone" of the German economy.
He highlighted that China accounts for around 8% of German exports and 12% of imports, while more than one-tenth of the sales of companies listed on the country's DAX stock index go to China, adding that the pandemic made clear the extent to which German supply chains rely on Russia.
"Reducing this dependency will require a change no less fundamental than decoupling from Russian energy," he said.//
Source: CNBC #Sept7
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/07/deutsche-bank-ceo-warns-of-recession-says-germany-must-cut-china-reliance.html
#Inflation #Recession #WorldEconomy
//The German economy stagnated in the second quarter, while producer price inflation hit a record high in July. The German finance ministry cited reduced gas supplies from Russia, rising costs of energy and other goods, and persistent supply chain disruptions in part due to China's "zero-Covid" policy...
"When it comes to dependencies, we also have to face the awkward question of how to deal with China. Its increasing isolation and growing tensions, especially between China and the United States, pose a considerable risk for Germany," Sewing said, adding that China had become a "cornerstone" of the German economy.
He highlighted that China accounts for around 8% of German exports and 12% of imports, while more than one-tenth of the sales of companies listed on the country's DAX stock index go to China, adding that the pandemic made clear the extent to which German supply chains rely on Russia.
"Reducing this dependency will require a change no less fundamental than decoupling from Russian energy," he said.//
Source: CNBC #Sept7
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/07/deutsche-bank-ceo-warns-of-recession-says-germany-must-cut-china-reliance.html
#Inflation #Recession #WorldEconomy
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Deutsche Bank CEO warns recession is inevitable, says Germany must cut reliance on China
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing has warned that a recession in Germany is inevitable, and urged the country's leaders to accelerate its decoupling from China.
#Remembrance #RIP #QueenElizabethII
Buckingham Palace Surrounded by Flowers and Mourning Crowds
On September 9, citizens came from across Britain to London's Buckingham Palace to pay tributes to their beloved late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Sept 8 after an historic seven decades on the British throne. Light rain showers throughout the day did not deter the mourning crowds; many held up umbrellas as they continued to pay their respects.
As a continuous stream of citizens came to pay their respect at the Royal residences, crowd controls measures are put in place to guide the public to lay their flowers at nearby Green Park and Hyde Park. In addition to colorful flower bouquets, many citizens also left carefully written notes expressing their love and gratitude to the departed Queen.
source: #firsthand; #Sept9
Buckingham Palace Surrounded by Flowers and Mourning Crowds
On September 9, citizens came from across Britain to London's Buckingham Palace to pay tributes to their beloved late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Sept 8 after an historic seven decades on the British throne. Light rain showers throughout the day did not deter the mourning crowds; many held up umbrellas as they continued to pay their respects.
As a continuous stream of citizens came to pay their respect at the Royal residences, crowd controls measures are put in place to guide the public to lay their flowers at nearby Green Park and Hyde Park. In addition to colorful flower bouquets, many citizens also left carefully written notes expressing their love and gratitude to the departed Queen.
source: #firsthand; #Sept9