"I'll Always Take Pride in Writing Lyrics for My Beloved City" - Wyman Wong Wins Best Lyricist at Annual Music Awards
Veteran lyricist Wyman Wong took home the Best Lyricist prize at Hong Kong's annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation, hosted by Commerical Radio.
Wong, who currently resides overseas, gave his acceptance speech in a pre-recorded video. He recounted his journey to full-time lyricist which began exactly 25 years ago on New Year's Day, 1998, when he left his role at Commercial Radio as a DJ.
He thanked a number of people who he had not had a chance to thank onstage, particularly Thomas Chan and Stephen. "It's not that I'm afraid of not getting another award. But if we learned anything at all these last few years, it's that we must remember the important things before we forget them."
He said that he had been studying how to perfect a love song these last few years, researching what material he could use, and how many ideas he could pack into one. On the other hand, he missed the days when he wrote simpler love songs, wishing that he could "turn off our phones and chat soul to soul" with his loved one.
Looking back, he saw that his last 20 years had only been a preparation; the "truly important mission" in his life had only just begun. "No matter where I'll be, no matter what happens, I'll always take pride in writing lyrics for my beloved city."
Now that he is living overseas, Wong said, he might not be able to come out for drinks and chats with just a phone call; "but as long as Cantonese exists, we can always meet again in the universe created by our songs. I'll see you there."
Source: In-Media HK #Jan01
https://bit.ly/3WAUiFS
#WymanWong #Cantopop #HongKongArtist
Veteran lyricist Wyman Wong took home the Best Lyricist prize at Hong Kong's annual Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation, hosted by Commerical Radio.
Wong, who currently resides overseas, gave his acceptance speech in a pre-recorded video. He recounted his journey to full-time lyricist which began exactly 25 years ago on New Year's Day, 1998, when he left his role at Commercial Radio as a DJ.
He thanked a number of people who he had not had a chance to thank onstage, particularly Thomas Chan and Stephen. "It's not that I'm afraid of not getting another award. But if we learned anything at all these last few years, it's that we must remember the important things before we forget them."
He said that he had been studying how to perfect a love song these last few years, researching what material he could use, and how many ideas he could pack into one. On the other hand, he missed the days when he wrote simpler love songs, wishing that he could "turn off our phones and chat soul to soul" with his loved one.
Looking back, he saw that his last 20 years had only been a preparation; the "truly important mission" in his life had only just begun. "No matter where I'll be, no matter what happens, I'll always take pride in writing lyrics for my beloved city."
Now that he is living overseas, Wong said, he might not be able to come out for drinks and chats with just a phone call; "but as long as Cantonese exists, we can always meet again in the universe created by our songs. I'll see you there."
Source: In-Media HK #Jan01
https://bit.ly/3WAUiFS
#WymanWong #Cantopop #HongKongArtist
Hong Kong Exchange to Delist Jailed Jimmy Lai Media Group on 12th January 2023; share value of over HK$7 Million vanished
Source: Channel C Hong Kong, #Jan05
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Hong Kong Exchange to Delist Jailed Jimmy Lai Media Group on 12th January 2023; share value of over HK$7 Million vanished
Next Digital, the media company founded by jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, will be delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange on January 12, a year and a half after the closure of its flagship newspaper Apple Daily.
On December 23, 2022, the company received a letter from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange notifying that a review would be carried out to evaluate the company's trading and listing status. The Listing Committee has decided to remove Next Media's listing status citing Listing Rules 6.01A (1) . If Next Media does not appeal this decision, its listing status will be revoked on January 12, 2023.
Next Media responded that it has no intention to appeal this decision.
Before trading suspension, Next Media had a per-share earnings of HK$0.29, with a market value of HK$765 million. According to data disclosed by the Stock Exchange, Next Media's founder Jimmy Lai holds 71.26% of the company's shares. According to RFI, the delisting means that Jimmy Lai and the small shareholders who hold about 30% of the company's shares will together lose HK$765 million."
RFI also reports that according to the Hong Kong Freedom of Speech Annual Report, which was written by anonymous journalists and news scholars and published by the International Journalists' Association, Next Media's rapid downfall is a reflection of a major change in laws affecting media. The report states that the National Security Law has given the Hong Kong government significant power to suppress private property rights, freedom of speech, personal freedom, and the rule of law.
The report also mentions that Next Media, which had one of the top readership and over 500,000 paying online subscribers in Hong Kong, is wiped out within half a year of the law's implementation.
Source: Channel C Hong Kong, #Jan05
https://bit.ly/3WipCbH
#ApplyDaily #JimmyLai #HongKongExchange
Next Digital, the media company founded by jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, will be delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange on January 12, a year and a half after the closure of its flagship newspaper Apple Daily.
On December 23, 2022, the company received a letter from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange notifying that a review would be carried out to evaluate the company's trading and listing status. The Listing Committee has decided to remove Next Media's listing status citing Listing Rules 6.01A (1) . If Next Media does not appeal this decision, its listing status will be revoked on January 12, 2023.
Next Media responded that it has no intention to appeal this decision.
Before trading suspension, Next Media had a per-share earnings of HK$0.29, with a market value of HK$765 million. According to data disclosed by the Stock Exchange, Next Media's founder Jimmy Lai holds 71.26% of the company's shares. According to RFI, the delisting means that Jimmy Lai and the small shareholders who hold about 30% of the company's shares will together lose HK$765 million."
RFI also reports that according to the Hong Kong Freedom of Speech Annual Report, which was written by anonymous journalists and news scholars and published by the International Journalists' Association, Next Media's rapid downfall is a reflection of a major change in laws affecting media. The report states that the National Security Law has given the Hong Kong government significant power to suppress private property rights, freedom of speech, personal freedom, and the rule of law.
The report also mentions that Next Media, which had one of the top readership and over 500,000 paying online subscribers in Hong Kong, is wiped out within half a year of the law's implementation.
Source: Channel C Hong Kong, #Jan05
https://bit.ly/3WipCbH
#ApplyDaily #JimmyLai #HongKongExchange
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UK vows to stand up to "Chinese aggression" and defend Hong Kong's freedoms
Source: Winandmac; #Jan11
https://www.winandmac.com/2023/01/uk-pmq-jimmylai-case/
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Source: Winandmac; #Jan11
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UK vows to stand up to "Chinese aggression" and defend Hong Kong's freedoms
In a recent PMQ (Prime Minister's Questions) session, British Prime Minister #RishiSunak was asked to respond to the case of jailed media tycoon #JimmyLai, who is also a British citizen.
Speaking in parliament, Sunak insisted on Britain's right to get involved in its former colony. He pointed out that UK has admitted hundreds of thousands of HongKongers fleeing China's crackdown. He said it will remain robust in standing up to "Chinese aggression".
Sunak also condemned China's oppression and persecution and criticized China for breaking the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
He further stated that he will continue to handle Hong Kong affairs and defend Hong Kong's freedom.
Members of the Conservative Party, including former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith, have met with Jimmy Lai's son Sebastien and called for the UK government to issue a warning to China and consider revoking Hong Kong's special administrative region status if China continues to prosecute citizens.
Source: Winandmac; #Jan11
https://www.winandmac.com/2023/01/uk-pmq-jimmylai-case/
#PressFreedom
In a recent PMQ (Prime Minister's Questions) session, British Prime Minister #RishiSunak was asked to respond to the case of jailed media tycoon #JimmyLai, who is also a British citizen.
Speaking in parliament, Sunak insisted on Britain's right to get involved in its former colony. He pointed out that UK has admitted hundreds of thousands of HongKongers fleeing China's crackdown. He said it will remain robust in standing up to "Chinese aggression".
Sunak also condemned China's oppression and persecution and criticized China for breaking the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
He further stated that he will continue to handle Hong Kong affairs and defend Hong Kong's freedom.
Members of the Conservative Party, including former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith, have met with Jimmy Lai's son Sebastien and called for the UK government to issue a warning to China and consider revoking Hong Kong's special administrative region status if China continues to prosecute citizens.
Source: Winandmac; #Jan11
https://www.winandmac.com/2023/01/uk-pmq-jimmylai-case/
#PressFreedom
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英國首相宣稱會捍衛香港自由 並指他們有權參與前殖民地事務 - winandmac.com 視麥媒體
英國首相辛偉誠日前出席英國當地國會PMQ接受質詢時，被問到有關英國公民黎智英案件。辛偉誠稱英國仍然有權參與前殖民地事務，並指已接收數十萬的香港人，堅定抵抗中國的打壓與逼害，批評中國破壞當年的中英聯合聲明。他更宣稱，會繼續應對香港事務，捍衛香港自由。 至於保守黨前黨魁Sir Iain Duncan Smith及其他國會議員，於日前曾與黎智英兒子黎崇恩見面。他在國會上也有質問辛偉誠如何處理有關事件，並要求英國向中方立即提出警告，更提倡若中方繼續檢控，會推動取消香港普通法地位。 More
The rabbit can't wait to hop in for the year. New year, new hope, Happy Lunar New Year!!!
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Postal authorities celebrate Lunar New Year with a variety of rabbit-themed stamps, showcasing their culture and aesthetics
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【Inside the Red Brick Wall】10 Defendants from the Round up at Yau Ma Tai convicted in Riot, Sentenced 50 - 52 Months in Prison
In November 2019, numerous citizens went to rescue the protesters from PolyU campus. 213 people were arrested at Yau Ma Tei, accused of rioting. 10 defendants, including independant singer Chong Zing, were convicted in Riot after trial. They went on the intercession and sentencing on the 7th Jan.
Judge Lam Wai Kuen Joseph considered 4 years and 9 months as the starting point of sentencing. Considering that they had no Criminal record, saved trial duration and their age at the scene, their imprisonment period was reduced to 50-52 months.
#AntiELAB #RedBrickWall #Riot
Source: Inmedia #Jan07
https://t.me/inmediahknet/23714
In November 2019, numerous citizens went to rescue the protesters from PolyU campus. 213 people were arrested at Yau Ma Tei, accused of rioting. 10 defendants, including independant singer Chong Zing, were convicted in Riot after trial. They went on the intercession and sentencing on the 7th Jan.
Judge Lam Wai Kuen Joseph considered 4 years and 9 months as the starting point of sentencing. Considering that they had no Criminal record, saved trial duration and their age at the scene, their imprisonment period was reduced to 50-52 months.
#AntiELAB #RedBrickWall #Riot
Source: Inmedia #Jan07
https://t.me/inmediahknet/23714
6 people were arrested due to organising and producing seditious publications
The police force raided a temporary market at #GinzaPlaza, #MongKok at 6pm on #Jan17, with a court warrant. The whole process took 2 hours, arresting 3 men and 3 women, a total of 6 people who are aged between 18 and 62. They are suspected to have the intention to produce seditious publications.
The police also raided related organisational stores and the residences of the arrested, collecting 43 pieces of suspicious publications and other items. The police force-emptied the stores, filling a white truck with 18 boxes of wooden chairs, hats, stamps, t-shirts and other products.
#Incitement #Raided
Source: 寄寓記語Facebook Page #Jan17
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The police force raided a temporary market at #GinzaPlaza, #MongKok at 6pm on #Jan17, with a court warrant. The whole process took 2 hours, arresting 3 men and 3 women, a total of 6 people who are aged between 18 and 62. They are suspected to have the intention to produce seditious publications.
The police also raided related organisational stores and the residences of the arrested, collecting 43 pieces of suspicious publications and other items. The police force-emptied the stores, filling a white truck with 18 boxes of wooden chairs, hats, stamps, t-shirts and other products.
#Incitement #Raided
Source: 寄寓記語Facebook Page #Jan17
https://www.facebook.com/100075850610487/posts/pfbid0uRbxvzby91Kg82Jg2MDksbgUHVUq4rVbRHzehdcYs9MnShkTKwWrJu4aFWBcauWDl/?mibextid=cr9u03
Politics Comic Writer Justin Wong Reveals the Main Reason of Emigration
Source: Renew #Jan02
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Source: Renew #Jan02
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Politics Comic Writer Justin Wong Reveals the Main Reason of Emigration
Former Assistant Lecturer at the Academy of Visual Arts at the Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU), as well as a politic comic writer, Justin Wong Chiu Tat, was namely criticised by the Hong Kong Police that his comic on #MingPao in Sep 2021 defamed Junior Police Call. He then apologised for the comic and moved to the UK in the end of that year.
He revealed in #SimonShen interview that his critical point to emigrate was regarding one of his research projects on the protests’ posters, happening after the comic incident. At the time, the seniors in the institution proactively reported it to the National Security Officers, possibly due to the slogans “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times” is shown on the poster.
However, HKBU denied reporting him to the officers and stated that they have been protecting the #AcademyFreedom, providing a suitable environment for their students and staff for research, education and learning. They added, the institution should be responsible to ensure on-campus events are complying to the law. With regards to this incident, HKBU mentioned, “the institution did not submit the case to the authority to follow-up.
#WongChiuTat #JustinWong #AniELAB
Source: Renew #Jan02
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5S37hJRi6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Former Assistant Lecturer at the Academy of Visual Arts at the Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU), as well as a politic comic writer, Justin Wong Chiu Tat, was namely criticised by the Hong Kong Police that his comic on #MingPao in Sep 2021 defamed Junior Police Call. He then apologised for the comic and moved to the UK in the end of that year.
He revealed in #SimonShen interview that his critical point to emigrate was regarding one of his research projects on the protests’ posters, happening after the comic incident. At the time, the seniors in the institution proactively reported it to the National Security Officers, possibly due to the slogans “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times” is shown on the poster.
However, HKBU denied reporting him to the officers and stated that they have been protecting the #AcademyFreedom, providing a suitable environment for their students and staff for research, education and learning. They added, the institution should be responsible to ensure on-campus events are complying to the law. With regards to this incident, HKBU mentioned, “the institution did not submit the case to the authority to follow-up.
#WongChiuTat #JustinWong #AniELAB
Source: Renew #Jan02
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5S37hJRi6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
UK-Based HongKonger's Groups Criticised pro-Beijing Organisations Cleansing the National Security Law with Human-sea Tactics
Source: The Chaser News #Feb01
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UK-Based HongKonger's Groups Criticised pro-Beijing Organisations Cleansing the National Security Law with Human-sea Tactics
The 73rd Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Conference will be held within 2 weeks. UK-based HongKongers organisations found that many pro-Beijing organisations submit reports to this conference, strongly promoting the National Security Law (#NSL). They intended to rationalise the fact of Beijing’s corrosion to the rights in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Scots, a UK-based HongKongers’ organisation, indicated that Beijing utilised Human-sea tactic after being criticised in the United Nations Commission on Human Rights last year to promote the suppression of Hong Kong people in the United Nations. As the submitted content from various groups of people is similar, it is suspected to interfere with the trial of Hong Kong Human Rights in the United Nations, demonstrating “head count takes over the truth with limited evidence”.
#UnitedNation #UN #NationalSecurityLaw #HumanRights #HongKongScots
Source: The Chaser News #Feb01
https://www.patreon.com/posts/78007112
The 73rd Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Conference will be held within 2 weeks. UK-based HongKongers organisations found that many pro-Beijing organisations submit reports to this conference, strongly promoting the National Security Law (#NSL). They intended to rationalise the fact of Beijing’s corrosion to the rights in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Scots, a UK-based HongKongers’ organisation, indicated that Beijing utilised Human-sea tactic after being criticised in the United Nations Commission on Human Rights last year to promote the suppression of Hong Kong people in the United Nations. As the submitted content from various groups of people is similar, it is suspected to interfere with the trial of Hong Kong Human Rights in the United Nations, demonstrating “head count takes over the truth with limited evidence”.
#UnitedNation #UN #NationalSecurityLaw #HumanRights #HongKongScots
Source: The Chaser News #Feb01
https://www.patreon.com/posts/78007112
China uses deepfake technology to fake news reports
According to AFP, US-based social media research firm Graphika released a new report, claiming that China is using Deepfake technology to create fake new anchors in order to spread deceptive political content. The report analysed a video by the fictitious media outlet “Wolf News”, featuring two news anchors, a man and a woman. However, while the anchors initially looked natural, their hairlines remained stiff and their robotic voices often did not sync with their facial movements. The subtitles contained many errors as well.
#deepfake #statemedia #fakenews
Source: Channel #Feb08
https://channelchk.com/a/7187
According to AFP, US-based social media research firm Graphika released a new report, claiming that China is using Deepfake technology to create fake new anchors in order to spread deceptive political content. The report analysed a video by the fictitious media outlet “Wolf News”, featuring two news anchors, a man and a woman. However, while the anchors initially looked natural, their hairlines remained stiff and their robotic voices often did not sync with their facial movements. The subtitles contained many errors as well.
#deepfake #statemedia #fakenews
Source: Channel #Feb08
https://channelchk.com/a/7187
Pro-democeacy Hongkonger urge Oscars to rescind Donnie Yen's invitation
Source: ReNews, #Mar05
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Pro-democeacy Hongkonger urge Oscars to rescind Donnie Yen's invitation
In an interview aimed to promote his new movie, pro-China actor Donnie Yen Ji-dan, spoke about the 2019 anti-extradition bill protests in Hong Kong. He claimed that it was not a protest but a riot, saying "It wasn't a protest, OK, it was a riot". Meanwhile, he criticized Western media for only painting a negative view of China.
In response to Yen's claim, activist Tony Chung, launched a petition on a US platform urging the Oscars to rescind their invitation to Yen, as a presenter at the awards ceremony. Chung reasoned that "actor Donnie Yen supports the suppression of human rights".
Chung was charged with rioting during the ELAB protests but later acquitted. He has since moved to reside in Taiwan.
During an interview with British magazine GQ Hype, Donnie Yen shared his perspective on the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. Yen claimed that based on his personal experience, the protests were more of a riot than a peaceful demonstration.
He further stated that he visited many countries and none of that could match China's stride in modernization. However, western media has only focused on the negative aspects about China. "BBC, CNN, they never report on these. They never report the real side."
Source: ReNews, #Mar05
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid058HMtyLKJp9y18KpTZFpsS4yKysCpPaijTwxYsvRmhCuXqCQmSk8BNB5zs74Yzh8l&id=100083258981625&mibextid=unz460
In an interview aimed to promote his new movie, pro-China actor Donnie Yen Ji-dan, spoke about the 2019 anti-extradition bill protests in Hong Kong. He claimed that it was not a protest but a riot, saying "It wasn't a protest, OK, it was a riot". Meanwhile, he criticized Western media for only painting a negative view of China.
In response to Yen's claim, activist Tony Chung, launched a petition on a US platform urging the Oscars to rescind their invitation to Yen, as a presenter at the awards ceremony. Chung reasoned that "actor Donnie Yen supports the suppression of human rights".
Chung was charged with rioting during the ELAB protests but later acquitted. He has since moved to reside in Taiwan.
During an interview with British magazine GQ Hype, Donnie Yen shared his perspective on the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. Yen claimed that based on his personal experience, the protests were more of a riot than a peaceful demonstration.
He further stated that he visited many countries and none of that could match China's stride in modernization. However, western media has only focused on the negative aspects about China. "BBC, CNN, they never report on these. They never report the real side."
Source: ReNews, #Mar05
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Uganda suspended a "Belt and Road" essential constructions
#Reuter reported that #Uganda has suspended an essential construction under China's Belt-and-Road initiatives, spoken by a Uganda official.
Uganda originally planned to build a railway to #Kenya with China Harbour Enginering Company (#CHEC) in 2015. The project is expected to cost USD$2.2 million. Unlike other narrow track railway in Africa, this railway project complies to the international construction standard. However, Uganda didn't receive any fund from China under the Belt and Road policy.
Uganda was forced to stopped the plan with CHEC and is considering to continue the project with Yapi Merkezi, a Turkish company.
#Uganda #Kenya #China #BeltandRoad #CHEC
Source: Common #Jan15
http://cmmns.co/RApYN
#Reuter reported that #Uganda has suspended an essential construction under China's Belt-and-Road initiatives, spoken by a Uganda official.
Uganda originally planned to build a railway to #Kenya with China Harbour Enginering Company (#CHEC) in 2015. The project is expected to cost USD$2.2 million. Unlike other narrow track railway in Africa, this railway project complies to the international construction standard. However, Uganda didn't receive any fund from China under the Belt and Road policy.
Uganda was forced to stopped the plan with CHEC and is considering to continue the project with Yapi Merkezi, a Turkish company.
#Uganda #Kenya #China #BeltandRoad #CHEC
Source: Common #Jan15
http://cmmns.co/RApYN