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An Additional Checkpoint Set Up in Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge; Legislators Share Different Views 2

Response of Legislators
Jeremy Tam from Civic Party said although the EAI locates inside the Mainlands sea boundary, passengers to Macau should not be required to present Mainland Travel Permit. He also questioned that what will be the arrangement if a foreigner wishes to visit Macau from Hong Kong. Tam criticised the Chinese Authorities have abused its power and violated the separate location mode of clearance. He added it is reasonable to tighten security control when President Xi is going to visit Macau, but it could be achieved simply by increasing the level of security in Macau Border. He urged the HK representative of the HZMB explain if they have received notice before.

Ip Kwok-him, Hong Kong delegate to the National People's Congress believed it is a unique arrangement because of Xi's visit. He said the EAI belonged to the Zhuhai water boundary, where the Mainland Authorities have the right to install checkpoint. The inter-Government Agreement does not prohibit the mainland to set up checkpoint there. He believed even if some HK residents lost contact in the EAI is "probably detained by the public security as there is no other way to leave the HZMB". He agreed there is a "Time Lag" between Hong Kong and China notification and believe the Chinese Public Security Bureau should speed up the process.

YIU Si-wing, BBS (Tourism), who is a member of the "Subcommittee on Subsidiary Legislation Relating to the Commissioning of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port", said no concrete details were written for the EAI usage and purpose. The subcommittee main discussed the coordination and arrangement for sudden incidents. He was not clear about if the Chinese authorities had informed the HK Government for the checkpoint in EAI, but believed it was reasonable for the public security to establish there based on the Terrirority Principle. He added the Mainland is planning to open the EAI as a tourist spot and tenders notice has already been given out. It implied a permanent checkpoint would be set up as the visitors have entered the border of China.

Source: MingPao (16-Dec)
https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E8%A6%81%E8%81%9E/article/20191216/s00001/1576434243618

Freedom Shrinks as Xi Jinping Visiting Macau (2 of 3)

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[Editor's Note: When Xi and other Chinese officials gathered at Shanghai for Congress Meeting, there was a lockdown in Shanghai. Read Here]

Xi Jin-ping Arriving Macau on Wednesday. Turbojet Services Between Hong Kong and Macau to be Rescheduled to 30 min Intervals

Turbojet announced that in accordance to the instructions from the relevant Macau authorities and the security measures, starting from tomorrow till December 21, the Hong Kong and Macau ferry services will operate at 30 min intervals instead of 20-30 min intervals.

Xinhua News reported yesterday that Chinese President, Xi Jin-ping, will be in Macau from December 18 to 20 to attend the 20th anniversary of the handover of Macau and the 5th inauguration ceremony of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government, and to inspect the region.

Source: RTHK (16-Dec)
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1497792-20191215.htm

Freedom Shrinks as Xi Jinping Visiting Macau (3 of 3)

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NOW TV Reporter Denied Entry into Macau via HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to Report Handover Celebrations

[Editor's Note: More Reporters Were Barred from Entering Macau, List of Media Banned]

NOW TV reported that two of their news workers had registered with the Macau government to report the celebration events. They took a bus to Macau via the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in the afternoon of December 17. When they reached the eastern artificial island checkpoint, the reporter was refused entry to Macau by the Mainland authority. The cameraman, however, managed to cross the border. It was reported that the Mainland authority did not provide any explanation for the refusal of entry, and it was unclear whether the refusal was directed by Macau or Zhuhai. They only claimed that the refusal of entry would apply in "these few days".

Tsang Chun-ho, the NOW TV reporter that was refused entry, took a bus with the cameraman to Macau in the afternoon via the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. At around 2:45 pm they arrived at the Mainland Security Checkpoint at the eastern artificial island. After the reporter had shown his China Home Permit and Hong Kong Identity Card to the authority, he was brought to a temporary waiting area. After a few hours he was informed by a border security officer that he was refused entry. The reporter asked the officer whether he was refused entry by the Macau or Zhuhai authority. The officer responded that "it is the same" and refused to provide any further explanation. The reporter further enquired whether this refusal was a temporary or permanent arrangement. The officer responded it would "only apply in these few days".

It was reported that the Mainland border security officers asked about the reporter's background. "Gongbei Port Police Station" was printed on the statement taken by the officers. At around 5:30 pm the reporter was arranged to take a bus back to Hong Kong. The cameraman was able to enter Macau successfully.

Source: Stand News (17-Dec)
https://bit.ly/2Z28DOL

Hong Kong Residents Sent to Mainland for Alleged Crimes at the Macau Border

The mainland Public Security Bureau had set up a checkpoint at the Eastern Artificial Island of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Boundary Crossing Facilities in order to stop and search Hong Kong residents suspected of committing “crimes” in the mainland. These alleged criminals were then sent back to the mainland for investigation. Such actions were deemed cross-border law enforcement which is prohibited, but the Bureau claimed that it was only a temporary security measure to ensure a smooth ceremony on the 20th Anniversary of Macau’s repatriation to China.

A few days ago, the Zhuhai Public Security Bureau revealed a Hong Kong resident, with the surname Chung, was sent to mainland China for investigation. A similar case was posted on the homepage of Beijing Global Times, in which another Hong Kong resident (surname Chan) who was wanted by the Gongbei Customs (Macau) for smuggling, was arrested at the same checkpoint just a few days earlier. The website also released a video of the arrestee “being interviewed” and giving a “confession on-screen”. The person was filmed praising the public security officers for their good manners, and claimed that he was diagnosed with cancer but had been released on bail for medical treatment.

Source: Apple Daily (Facebook)

#22Dec #confessionvideo #HongKongZhuhaiMacauBridge #Macau #China

#Macau Cybersecurity Law Comes Into Effect; Mandatory Mobile Phones Registration Now Required

The Macau Cybersecurity Law came into effect on #22Dec, which requires all mobile phone users to register their real names with their mobile numbers to service operators in 120 days, or risk termination of phone services.

The Macau government described the purpose of the law as “to ensure that the network, system and data information used by critical infrastructure will be properly protected.” However, critics raised concerns that the law jeopardizes residents’ privacy without protecting cybersecurity, as most attacks are not launched from mobile users.

Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/2ZmID0M

New Cybersecurity Law in Macau; Citizens require to register personal identities on SIM card

The Macau Cybersecurity Law ("MCSL") is enacted shortly after its 20th Anniversary. On the same day (22-Dec), the government’s Cybersecurity Commission and Cybersecurity Incidents Alert and Response Centre, have started their operations to give 24/7 surveillance and protection to the critical infrastructures. The commission and response center is coordinated by the Judiciary Police.

Starting from 22nd Dec, public and private critical infrastructure operators of different industries will have to meet obligations that aim to protect the information network and computer systems of critical infrastructure.

According to the Cybersecurity Law, “critical infrastructures” refers to the assets, information networks and computer systems essential to the normal functioning of civil society and whose disruption, destruction, data leakage, suspension of operation or significant decrease in operational performance is likely to cause serious harm to public wellbeing, public safety, public order, or other important matter of public interest, such as different government departments, broadcasting and telecommunications.

The Law also requires citizens to register their personal details on the prepaid SIM card before 20th April 2020; otherwise, the service will be terminated. That means all mobile services must be registered with true personal identities.

#Cybersecurity #Surveillance #Macau

Source: Deloitte China, Stand News

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Chinese New Cybersecurity Law was enacted in 1st Dec, Read:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8506

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The Macau Government Tourism Office announced that all Chinese New Year celebration activities and events would be cancelled, including parade float and firework.

Source: i-Cable News
#Macau #Jan22

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“Secret Police” Bill in Macau passed, Sulu Sou Ka-Hou worries criticizing the government may become the target of the national security intelligence collection

(20-Jan) Amendments to “the Judicial Police Department” bill was generally passed with 25 votes in favor, 3 votes against, and 1 present in the Legislative Council of Macau. The bill proposes that crimes involving cybersecurity and national security should be added into the jurisdiction of the police authority while adding 4 new national security departments within the police department. On the other hand, the police department has the right to access civil and criminal identity data in any legal way, including data interconnection, and to deal with crimes in the databases of administrative authorities, public autonomous entities and franchisees in accordance with the law. The bill also recommends that the Chief Executive may be exempt from announcing the promotion of relevant police officers if a reasonable explanation is given. The bill is described as a "secret police" bill by many in Macau.

Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Secret-Police-Bill-in-Macau-passed-01-23

Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/3augx8M

#Macau #SecretPolice #NationalSecurity #OneCountryTwoSystems #Article23