#PoliticalSuppression #DistrictCouncil #DQ
Former Democratic District Councillors Opt to Stay after Resignation and Open Stalls for Wine-Selling, “Want to Slow Down the Collapse of Civil Society"
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
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Former Democratic District Councillors Opt to Stay after Resignation and Open Stalls for Wine-Selling, “Want to Slow Down the Collapse of Civil Society"
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
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Former Democratic District Councillors Opt to Stay after Resignation and Open Stalls for Wine-Selling, “Want to Slow Down the Collapse of Civil Society”
In July 2021, the HKSAR Government claimed to disqualify democratic district councillors and would ask for a salary return from district councillors after disqualification, leading to the resignation of over half of these councillors. However, resignation does not mean leaving the area permanently. Instead, some of the resigned councillors continue their contribution to society in another way. For example, LAM Siu-Bun's office in Yau Tsim Mong becomes a miscellaneous stall; LEUNG Kwok-Ho's office in Cheung Chau becomes a wine shop; former Kwai Tsing District Councillor WONG Pit-Man returns to the community organisation Tsing Yi Islanders as a convener to organise different events.
The above three did not leave but having different perspectives. LEUNG admitted a struggle between being an “ordinary person” to take care of his family and staying for the community. However, many fellow co-fighters are in prison now, and he said, “I need to be here! With my ability. I don’t want to leave!”. LAM, was the assistant of IP Kin-yuen, strengthened his persistence to stay after the collapse of the HK Professional Teacher’s Union, “I don’t want to see a sudden collapse of civil society!”. WONG thought that she loaded down her identity as a district councillor, “returning” to her past, being a convener of an organisation concerning the community, doing what she should do.
Yet, what they all have in common, is, "Stay in the community even if they are no longer a district councillor".
#disqualify #hongkong #districtcouncil #LamSiuBun #LeungKwokHo #WongPitMan #IpKinYuen #TsingYiIIslander
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
https://bit.ly/3jW793q
#disqualification #DQ #DistrictCouncillor
Former Democratic District Councillors Opt to Stay after Resignation and Open Stalls for Wine-Selling, “Want to Slow Down the Collapse of Civil Society”
In July 2021, the HKSAR Government claimed to disqualify democratic district councillors and would ask for a salary return from district councillors after disqualification, leading to the resignation of over half of these councillors. However, resignation does not mean leaving the area permanently. Instead, some of the resigned councillors continue their contribution to society in another way. For example, LAM Siu-Bun's office in Yau Tsim Mong becomes a miscellaneous stall; LEUNG Kwok-Ho's office in Cheung Chau becomes a wine shop; former Kwai Tsing District Councillor WONG Pit-Man returns to the community organisation Tsing Yi Islanders as a convener to organise different events.
The above three did not leave but having different perspectives. LEUNG admitted a struggle between being an “ordinary person” to take care of his family and staying for the community. However, many fellow co-fighters are in prison now, and he said, “I need to be here! With my ability. I don’t want to leave!”. LAM, was the assistant of IP Kin-yuen, strengthened his persistence to stay after the collapse of the HK Professional Teacher’s Union, “I don’t want to see a sudden collapse of civil society!”. WONG thought that she loaded down her identity as a district councillor, “returning” to her past, being a convener of an organisation concerning the community, doing what she should do.
Yet, what they all have in common, is, "Stay in the community even if they are no longer a district councillor".
#disqualify #hongkong #districtcouncil #LamSiuBun #LeungKwokHo #WongPitMan #IpKinYuen #TsingYiIIslander
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
https://bit.ly/3jW793q
#disqualification #DQ #DistrictCouncillor
China's fury at Lithuania over Taiwan, warns country to 'pay the price for its evil deed'
China has unleashed on the tiny European country of Lithuania over Taiwan.
Beijing-backed newspaper the Global Times on Tuesday labelled the country of just 2.8 million people "crazy" and "evil" for allowing Taiwanese authorities to open a "representative office" under the name of "Taiwan" instead of "Taipei".
China has interpreted the move as a diplomatic insult.
Source: NZ Herald #Aug13
https://t.co/NI8ourK5Vo
#China #Taiwan #Taipei
China has unleashed on the tiny European country of Lithuania over Taiwan.
Beijing-backed newspaper the Global Times on Tuesday labelled the country of just 2.8 million people "crazy" and "evil" for allowing Taiwanese authorities to open a "representative office" under the name of "Taiwan" instead of "Taipei".
China has interpreted the move as a diplomatic insult.
Source: NZ Herald #Aug13
https://t.co/NI8ourK5Vo
#China #Taiwan #Taipei
#PoliceState #Flag #FreeSpeech
Hong Kong government outlaws acts desecrating Chinese flag on the internet
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
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Hong Kong government outlaws acts desecrating Chinese flag on the internet
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
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Hong Kong government outlaws acts desecrating Chinese flag on the internet
On August 13, 2021, the Hong Kong SAR Government arranged the gazettal of the National Flag and National Emblem (Amendment) Bill following a briefing in the city’s Legislative Council. Both the first and second reading on the amendment bill is scheduled on August 18, 2021.
The amendment Bill outlawed publication of desecrating acts, meaning that “public and intentional desecrating acts in relation to the national flag and national emblem committed in both real life and the virtual world would be an offence.” The document listed “publishing an image of a defiled national flag on Facebook” as an example.
The Bill also proposed extending the time allowable for a prosecution for up to two years “to allow sufficient time for the Police to complete an investigation.”
The Bill stipulated that the national emblem of the national flag should be used appropriately, including not to hang or place the national flag upside down, not to hang the national emblem upside down, not to discard the national emblem of the national flag at will.
At the end of an event, the national emblem and the national flag should be taken down and dispose in accordance with the way prescribed by the Chief Executive.
Following the Amendment, it is an offence to desecrate the national flag and national emblem publicly and intentionally in both the real and virtual world. The maximum penalty remains unchanged, with a maximum fine of 50,000 and imprisonment for three years.
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
Photo: Firsthand
https://bit.ly/37WbXQH
Hong Kong government outlaws acts desecrating Chinese flag on the internet
On August 13, 2021, the Hong Kong SAR Government arranged the gazettal of the National Flag and National Emblem (Amendment) Bill following a briefing in the city’s Legislative Council. Both the first and second reading on the amendment bill is scheduled on August 18, 2021.
The amendment Bill outlawed publication of desecrating acts, meaning that “public and intentional desecrating acts in relation to the national flag and national emblem committed in both real life and the virtual world would be an offence.” The document listed “publishing an image of a defiled national flag on Facebook” as an example.
The Bill also proposed extending the time allowable for a prosecution for up to two years “to allow sufficient time for the Police to complete an investigation.”
The Bill stipulated that the national emblem of the national flag should be used appropriately, including not to hang or place the national flag upside down, not to hang the national emblem upside down, not to discard the national emblem of the national flag at will.
At the end of an event, the national emblem and the national flag should be taken down and dispose in accordance with the way prescribed by the Chief Executive.
Following the Amendment, it is an offence to desecrate the national flag and national emblem publicly and intentionally in both the real and virtual world. The maximum penalty remains unchanged, with a maximum fine of 50,000 and imprisonment for three years.
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
Photo: Firsthand
https://bit.ly/37WbXQH
#Heartwarming #MigrationWave #Diaspora
Free home meals for distressful #HongKongers in #UK
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
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Free home meals for distressful #HongKongers in #UK
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
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Free home meals for distressful #HongKongers in #UK
In recent months, heaps of Hong Kong people left the city for good and moved to England. Among them some could be financially improvised, while others could be afflicted for various reasons.
The #GoodNeighbourChurch England, a pro-democracy charity group originated in Hong Kong, launched a heartening “Free Home-cooked meals” project for Hongkongers in need, with an aim to take care not only the “tummies” but also the “hearts” of those in distress.
The project has been positively received in the UK with more volunteers signing up to cook and donate free meals.
The Good Neighbour Church England, the organizer of the project said that the project targets both youngsters and adults residing in the UK, regardless of the location.
Anyone who is homesick, longing for Hong Kong; or improvised; or unable to gather and dine with their family members can enroll for free meals.
There is no constrain set to recruit volunteers neither, so long as they “#LoveHongKong and love #Hongkongers.” The organizer also left “meal arrangement” open and flexible for the two parties to either “dine together at home” or arrange “takeaway”.
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
https://bit.ly/3gxbxoH
Free home meals for distressful #HongKongers in #UK
In recent months, heaps of Hong Kong people left the city for good and moved to England. Among them some could be financially improvised, while others could be afflicted for various reasons.
The #GoodNeighbourChurch England, a pro-democracy charity group originated in Hong Kong, launched a heartening “Free Home-cooked meals” project for Hongkongers in need, with an aim to take care not only the “tummies” but also the “hearts” of those in distress.
The project has been positively received in the UK with more volunteers signing up to cook and donate free meals.
The Good Neighbour Church England, the organizer of the project said that the project targets both youngsters and adults residing in the UK, regardless of the location.
Anyone who is homesick, longing for Hong Kong; or improvised; or unable to gather and dine with their family members can enroll for free meals.
There is no constrain set to recruit volunteers neither, so long as they “#LoveHongKong and love #Hongkongers.” The organizer also left “meal arrangement” open and flexible for the two parties to either “dine together at home” or arrange “takeaway”.
Source: Stand News; #Aug13
https://bit.ly/3gxbxoH
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How China tried to suppress the lab leak investigation
The lead figure in the World Health Organisation’s work on the origins of Covid-19 has given a remarkable interview to Danish TV. Peter Ben Embarek has revealed just how much political pressure the investigation came under and made clear that he thinks the lab leak hypothesis should not, pace the official report, be dismissed as extremely unlikely.
Source: The Spectator #Aug13
https://t.co/I710PpNzEc
#China #Lab #Investigation #Covid19
The lead figure in the World Health Organisation’s work on the origins of Covid-19 has given a remarkable interview to Danish TV. Peter Ben Embarek has revealed just how much political pressure the investigation came under and made clear that he thinks the lab leak hypothesis should not, pace the official report, be dismissed as extremely unlikely.
Source: The Spectator #Aug13
https://t.co/I710PpNzEc
#China #Lab #Investigation #Covid19
[Interview in UK] Steve Vines: I have never seen a situation worse than this. I dare not think about “not able to return to Hong Kong forever”
Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong – September 10, 2021 • 3 November 2021
Before leaving Hong Kong, a place he lived for thirty-four years, unlike many others, Steve VINES did not revisit places of great significance to him. Doing so would just make him even sadder.
“If I did that, I would be so depressed I wouldn’t be able to function,” he said.
He has a friend who also left Hong Kong but spent two weeks traveling around the city capturing memories.
"It surprised me how he could do this."
Read the fully translated interview here:
https://telegra.ph/Interview-in-UK-Steve-Vines-I-have-never-seen-a-situation-worse-than-this-I-dare-not-think-about-not-able-to-return-to-Hong-Kong-11-02
Inteviewer: Mok Mok
Source: The Stand News #Aug13
#FreedomOfPress #fcc #SteveVines
Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong – September 10, 2021 • 3 November 2021
Before leaving Hong Kong, a place he lived for thirty-four years, unlike many others, Steve VINES did not revisit places of great significance to him. Doing so would just make him even sadder.
“If I did that, I would be so depressed I wouldn’t be able to function,” he said.
He has a friend who also left Hong Kong but spent two weeks traveling around the city capturing memories.
"It surprised me how he could do this."
Read the fully translated interview here:
https://telegra.ph/Interview-in-UK-Steve-Vines-I-have-never-seen-a-situation-worse-than-this-I-dare-not-think-about-not-able-to-return-to-Hong-Kong-11-02
Inteviewer: Mok Mok
Source: The Stand News #Aug13
#FreedomOfPress #fcc #SteveVines
What Does China Want?
The greatest geopolitical catastrophes occur at the intersection of ambition and desperation. Xi Jinping’s China will soon be driven by plenty of both.
In our new book, Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China, which this article is adapted from, we explain the cause of that desperation: a slowing economy and a creeping sense of encirclement and decline. But first, we need to lay out the grandness of those ambitions—what Xi’s China is trying to achieve. It is difficult to grasp just how hard China’s fall will be without understanding the heights to which Beijing aims to climb. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is undertaking an epic project to rewrite the rules of global order in Asia and far beyond. China doesn’t want to be a superpower—one pole of many in the international system. It wants to be the superpower—the geopolitical sun around which the system revolves.
Source: Foreign Policy #Aug13
https://t.co/oj5oEdClcu
#China #CCP #XiJinping #DangerZone
The greatest geopolitical catastrophes occur at the intersection of ambition and desperation. Xi Jinping’s China will soon be driven by plenty of both.
In our new book, Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China, which this article is adapted from, we explain the cause of that desperation: a slowing economy and a creeping sense of encirclement and decline. But first, we need to lay out the grandness of those ambitions—what Xi’s China is trying to achieve. It is difficult to grasp just how hard China’s fall will be without understanding the heights to which Beijing aims to climb. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is undertaking an epic project to rewrite the rules of global order in Asia and far beyond. China doesn’t want to be a superpower—one pole of many in the international system. It wants to be the superpower—the geopolitical sun around which the system revolves.
Source: Foreign Policy #Aug13
https://t.co/oj5oEdClcu
#China #CCP #XiJinping #DangerZone