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PPRB officers asked journalists for press ID for verification
1940 | #Yohomall, #YuenLong
Moments later, officers of Police Public Relations Bureau and uniformed police requested all journalists on the spot to prepare their press identity cards for verification.
#PoliceBrutality #NeverForget #NeverForgive #YuenLong721
PPRB officers asked journalists for press ID for verification
1940 | #Yohomall, #YuenLong
Moments later, officers of Police Public Relations Bureau and uniformed police requested all journalists on the spot to prepare their press identity cards for verification.
#PoliceBrutality #NeverForget #NeverForgive #YuenLong721
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Targeting young civilians, a large group of armed police was sighted to intercept a reporter in a black T-shirt and ask for press ID for verification.
#PoliceBrutality #NeverForget #NeverForgive #YuenLong721
2000 | #Yohomall, #YuenLong
Targeting young civilians, a large group of armed police was sighted to intercept a reporter in a black T-shirt and ask for press ID for verification.
#PoliceBrutality #NeverForget #NeverForgive #YuenLong721
#Save12HKYouths
Concern Group Calls for Local and International Attention to Save 12 Pro-democracy Hongkongers Arrested by China
Source: InMedia #Oct20
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Source: InMedia #Oct20
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Concern Group Calls for Local and International Attention to Save 12 Pro-democracy Hongkongers Arrested by China
Concern group convener Owen Chow Ka-shing, former Secretary General of Demosisto Joshua Wong Chi-fung and former legislator Eddie Chu Hoi-dik and district councillor Lester Shum called for an online assembly on Sunday, October 25, to show support to the 12 Hongkongers detained in China and their families.
Owen Chow expressed that only international attention could bring hope to this case. He revealed that 30 cities will voice support in various formats around the globe, such as assembly or rally from October 23 to October 25.
With reference to Granny Wong’s experience of detainment in China, Eddie Chu expressed that with more attention from Hong Kong and around the world, the treatment of those detained in China will be significantly improved. He asked Hongkongers to continue paying attention to the case in order to put pressure on Chinese authorities.
Joshua Wong sponsored printing 50,000 copies of “Never Forget 12 Fellow Protesters” on transparency sheets in a bid to encourage Hongkongers’ continued support. Each sheet carried a name of one of the detainees, a small boat and a short message that read, “Bring Them Back”.
The design of the transparencies was inspired by Zhen Jianghua, a human right activist in China who was also arrested and detained.
Lester Shum said that 23 October marks the 60th day since the 12 youths' official arrest and detainment in China. Shum asked for Hongkongers' attention on this case, which he believed would provide support to the detainees and their families, so that they would know that they were not left alone.
Source: InMedia HK #Oct20
https://bit.ly/3kgCf4O
#FailedState #12LivesMatter
#LesterShum #JoshuaWong #EddieChu #OwenChow
Concern Group Calls for Local and International Attention to Save 12 Pro-democracy Hongkongers Arrested by China
Concern group convener Owen Chow Ka-shing, former Secretary General of Demosisto Joshua Wong Chi-fung and former legislator Eddie Chu Hoi-dik and district councillor Lester Shum called for an online assembly on Sunday, October 25, to show support to the 12 Hongkongers detained in China and their families.
Owen Chow expressed that only international attention could bring hope to this case. He revealed that 30 cities will voice support in various formats around the globe, such as assembly or rally from October 23 to October 25.
With reference to Granny Wong’s experience of detainment in China, Eddie Chu expressed that with more attention from Hong Kong and around the world, the treatment of those detained in China will be significantly improved. He asked Hongkongers to continue paying attention to the case in order to put pressure on Chinese authorities.
Joshua Wong sponsored printing 50,000 copies of “Never Forget 12 Fellow Protesters” on transparency sheets in a bid to encourage Hongkongers’ continued support. Each sheet carried a name of one of the detainees, a small boat and a short message that read, “Bring Them Back”.
The design of the transparencies was inspired by Zhen Jianghua, a human right activist in China who was also arrested and detained.
Lester Shum said that 23 October marks the 60th day since the 12 youths' official arrest and detainment in China. Shum asked for Hongkongers' attention on this case, which he believed would provide support to the detainees and their families, so that they would know that they were not left alone.
Source: InMedia HK #Oct20
https://bit.ly/3kgCf4O
#FailedState #12LivesMatter
#LesterShum #JoshuaWong #EddieChu #OwenChow
#YesterdayinHistory #HongKongChronicles
One Year On: Pro-democracy Protests Connect Hongkongers of Different Ethnicities
Jeffrey Andrews, a social worker in Hong Kong, wrote on his Facebook on Oct 21, 2020:
"Last year [Oct 20, 2019], the Kowloon Mosque, the Chungking Mansions and the minority community faced frustration. We distributed water outside the Chungking Mansions, in a hope to resolve the tension.Who could imagine that this help us achieve the effect of "we connect"?
We are thankful that many Hongkongers reached out and built bridge with us.
This is our Hong Kong."
[Editor's note: During the Kowloon March on October 20, 2019, the Hong Kong police fired blue-colored water cannon at the Kowloon Mosque, infuriatiating the religious community in Hong Kong.
For more details, please see:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8780
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8781]
Source: Jeffrey Andrews' Facebook #Oct21
https://www.facebook.com/112620733826853/posts/164974081924851/
#SouthEastAsian #Hongkongers
One Year On: Pro-democracy Protests Connect Hongkongers of Different Ethnicities
Jeffrey Andrews, a social worker in Hong Kong, wrote on his Facebook on Oct 21, 2020:
"Last year [Oct 20, 2019], the Kowloon Mosque, the Chungking Mansions and the minority community faced frustration. We distributed water outside the Chungking Mansions, in a hope to resolve the tension.Who could imagine that this help us achieve the effect of "we connect"?
We are thankful that many Hongkongers reached out and built bridge with us.
This is our Hong Kong."
[Editor's note: During the Kowloon March on October 20, 2019, the Hong Kong police fired blue-colored water cannon at the Kowloon Mosque, infuriatiating the religious community in Hong Kong.
For more details, please see:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8780
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/8781]
Source: Jeffrey Andrews' Facebook #Oct21
https://www.facebook.com/112620733826853/posts/164974081924851/
#SouthEastAsian #Hongkongers
Victim of #PoliceBrutality: Homeless Vietnamese Hangs Himself to Death in Hong Kong
Source: Stand News #Oct16
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Victim of #PoliceBrutality: Homeless Vietnamese Hangs Himself to Death in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong's Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, an immate was, according to the Correctional Services Department, found dead “hanging himself with a pair of long pants”.
The deceased was called Le Van Muoi, a homeless Vietnamese who had been ferociously assaulted by 9 policemen in February this year in Tung Chau Street Park. The police also destroyed all his belongings.
Responding to media's inquiry, the Hong Kong Police Force admitted that the 9 police officers who were involved have not been prosecuted so far. They were suspended and further investigation was pending.
The Force refused to disclose whether the 9 officers are fully paid during the suspension period.
Concerning the said 9 police officers, the police force said they are awaiting legal advice from the Department of Justice.
Pro-democracy lawmaker and social workrr Shiu Ka-chun has previously requested for the footage of the surveillance cameras situated at Tung Chau Street on the day when Muoi was assaulted by 9 police officers. The Police Force, however, ordered the Leisure and Cultural Services Department not to release the footage, citing that “it is likely to undermine the investigation of the case and possible future trial proceedings.”
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#HumanitarianCrisis #Injustice #AsiasFinest #Homeless #LeVanMuoi #HumanRights #BottleShiu
Victim of #PoliceBrutality: Homeless Vietnamese Hangs Himself to Death in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong's Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, an immate was, according to the Correctional Services Department, found dead “hanging himself with a pair of long pants”.
The deceased was called Le Van Muoi, a homeless Vietnamese who had been ferociously assaulted by 9 policemen in February this year in Tung Chau Street Park. The police also destroyed all his belongings.
Responding to media's inquiry, the Hong Kong Police Force admitted that the 9 police officers who were involved have not been prosecuted so far. They were suspended and further investigation was pending.
The Force refused to disclose whether the 9 officers are fully paid during the suspension period.
Concerning the said 9 police officers, the police force said they are awaiting legal advice from the Department of Justice.
Pro-democracy lawmaker and social workrr Shiu Ka-chun has previously requested for the footage of the surveillance cameras situated at Tung Chau Street on the day when Muoi was assaulted by 9 police officers. The Police Force, however, ordered the Leisure and Cultural Services Department not to release the footage, citing that “it is likely to undermine the investigation of the case and possible future trial proceedings.”
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#HumanitarianCrisis #Injustice #AsiasFinest #Homeless #LeVanMuoi #HumanRights #BottleShiu
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Hong Kong Government continue suffering negative popularity: #OpinionPoll
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) revealed its latest poll result on the popularity rating of the city’s Chief Executive and her administration. With a marginal increase of 1.1 points in popularity rating to 28.6 marks, CE Carrie Lam continue to face a negative net popularity at 53%, maintaining at the similar level as last month.
As for the Secretaries of Departments, the net popularity of Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, Secretary for Justice, was negative 57%, 1 percentage point lower than last time, remaining as the lowest among the Secretaries of Departments surveyed.
Net popularity of both Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung Kin-chung and Financial Secretary Mr Paul Chan Mo-po slightly rose, recorded at negative 32% and negative 16% respectively.
The poll was conducted from 5 – 8 of October, during which a total of 1,002 Hong Kong citizens age above 18 were randomly sampled and interviewed.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#CarrieLam #ApprovalRate
Hong Kong Government continue suffering negative popularity: #OpinionPoll
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#PORI) revealed its latest poll result on the popularity rating of the city’s Chief Executive and her administration. With a marginal increase of 1.1 points in popularity rating to 28.6 marks, CE Carrie Lam continue to face a negative net popularity at 53%, maintaining at the similar level as last month.
As for the Secretaries of Departments, the net popularity of Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, Secretary for Justice, was negative 57%, 1 percentage point lower than last time, remaining as the lowest among the Secretaries of Departments surveyed.
Net popularity of both Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung Kin-chung and Financial Secretary Mr Paul Chan Mo-po slightly rose, recorded at negative 32% and negative 16% respectively.
The poll was conducted from 5 – 8 of October, during which a total of 1,002 Hong Kong citizens age above 18 were randomly sampled and interviewed.
Source: Stand News #Oct16
#CarrieLam #ApprovalRate
Xi Jinping coughs multiple times during speech at Shenzhen’s 40th anniversary celebration
Source: Stand News #Oct14
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Xi Jinping coughs multiple times during speech at Shenzhen’s 40th anniversary celebration, China's Media Removes Scenes in Live Broadcast
On October 14, 2020, Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping attended the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.
The event was also attended by Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam and some senior government officials from Hong Kong. Lam had postponed the annual police address which was originally scheduled around this time.
In his speech, Xi reiterated thst the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area project is crucial to the country’s development, and Shenzhen is the engine of this project. He hoped to speed up the establishment of railways around the Bay Area, and the integration in workers and logistics between the areas. He also mentioned that the establishment of the Bay Area can attract youngsters from Hong Kong and Macau to study, work, or reside there, so to initiate "in-depth communications" with youngsters from China and "be more united with the country".
During Xi’s speech, Hong Kong officials like Paul Chan, Teresa Cheng, John Lee and Eric Tsang were seen taking notes diligently.
Xi coughed around 4 times during 10 minutes in his 50-minute speech, but those shots were removed by the live broadcast handled by Chinese state media. Xi did not wear a mask.
Source: Stand News #Oct14
https://bit.ly/34SUNBy
#Xi #Cough #GreaterBayArea #CarrieLam
On October 14, 2020, Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping attended the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.
The event was also attended by Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam and some senior government officials from Hong Kong. Lam had postponed the annual police address which was originally scheduled around this time.
In his speech, Xi reiterated thst the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area project is crucial to the country’s development, and Shenzhen is the engine of this project. He hoped to speed up the establishment of railways around the Bay Area, and the integration in workers and logistics between the areas. He also mentioned that the establishment of the Bay Area can attract youngsters from Hong Kong and Macau to study, work, or reside there, so to initiate "in-depth communications" with youngsters from China and "be more united with the country".
During Xi’s speech, Hong Kong officials like Paul Chan, Teresa Cheng, John Lee and Eric Tsang were seen taking notes diligently.
Xi coughed around 4 times during 10 minutes in his 50-minute speech, but those shots were removed by the live broadcast handled by Chinese state media. Xi did not wear a mask.
Source: Stand News #Oct14
https://bit.ly/34SUNBy
#Xi #Cough #GreaterBayArea #CarrieLam
British Muslim Community Raises Concerns over Relocation of Chinese Embassy into One of the Most Highly Muslim-Populated Area in UK
Source: Apply Daily #Oct04
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British Muslim Community Raises Concerns over Relocation of Chinese Embassy into One of the Most Highly Muslim-Populated Area in UK
Concerns from local residents and councillors of Tower Hamlets is raised over China’s decision to move its embassy in London from the West End to Tower Hamlets. With the highest percentage of Muslim residents in the UK, the Tower Hamlets community has expressed their unwelcoming of the embassy unless China stops abusing the Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
The new Chinese Embassy in UK will relocate to the site of the historic Royal Mint, which is located in the peripheral area of Tower Hamlets. Just steps away from the original Chinatown in the 19th century, the location holds historical significance to China. However, it is also home to one of the largest British Muslim communities, with about 40% of its residents belonging to the Islamic faith, in addition to being one of the lowest income neighbourhoods.
Even though the move will not be completed until a few years later, opposition within the Tower Hamlets community is growing stronger by the day as reports on China’s cruel abuses towards the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang are being exposed. According to the US State Department, China has imprisoned over 2 million Muslims of Uyghur and other minorities, subjecting them to forced labour while their women are sexually mutilated and even violated. Residents of Tower Hamlets have voiced their objection, stating that unless China put these inhuman actions to a stop, the embassy is not welcome to move into their area.
#CCPChina #Uyghur #ChineseEmbassy #UK #Muslim #FreeUyghur
Source: Apply Daily #Oct04
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201004/ZM66K54EOJDEDLBV524BWBIQ6U/
Concerns from local residents and councillors of Tower Hamlets is raised over China’s decision to move its embassy in London from the West End to Tower Hamlets. With the highest percentage of Muslim residents in the UK, the Tower Hamlets community has expressed their unwelcoming of the embassy unless China stops abusing the Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
The new Chinese Embassy in UK will relocate to the site of the historic Royal Mint, which is located in the peripheral area of Tower Hamlets. Just steps away from the original Chinatown in the 19th century, the location holds historical significance to China. However, it is also home to one of the largest British Muslim communities, with about 40% of its residents belonging to the Islamic faith, in addition to being one of the lowest income neighbourhoods.
Even though the move will not be completed until a few years later, opposition within the Tower Hamlets community is growing stronger by the day as reports on China’s cruel abuses towards the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang are being exposed. According to the US State Department, China has imprisoned over 2 million Muslims of Uyghur and other minorities, subjecting them to forced labour while their women are sexually mutilated and even violated. Residents of Tower Hamlets have voiced their objection, stating that unless China put these inhuman actions to a stop, the embassy is not welcome to move into their area.
#CCPChina #Uyghur #ChineseEmbassy #UK #Muslim #FreeUyghur
Source: Apply Daily #Oct04
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201004/ZM66K54EOJDEDLBV524BWBIQ6U/
Brazilian Federal Government Unwilling to Buy Chinese Vaccines, Only Buying Products Developed by British Pharmaceutical Companies and Oxford University
Source: Stand News #Oct16
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Brazilian Federal Government Unwilling to Buy Chinese Vaccines, Only Buying Products Developed by British Pharmaceutical Companies and Oxford University
In an interview with local Brazilian media on 14th October, Sao Paulo State Health Secretary Jean Gorinchteyn confirmed that the Brazilian federal government had not appropriated funds to purchase the Wuhan Virus vaccine (CoronaVac) from China. Clinical trials of CoronaVac are being conducted in Brazil and the Butantan Institute of Sao Paulo State is in collaboration with research and development.
Gorinchteyn had also stated that in an earlier Ministry of Health meeting, the Brazilian federal government had confirmed they would only purchase vaccines jointly developed by British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and Oxford University and were not planning on purchasing CoronaVac. Besides the guaranteed purchase of 61 million doses of the Oxford vaccines that the Brazilian federal government had already committed to, authorities are unwilling to purchase additional vaccines, but did not explain the reason why funds were not appropriated to buy the Chinese vaccine.
#WuhanVirus #Brazil #vaccines #AstraZeneca #CoronaVac #Oxford #UK
Source: Stand News #Oct16
In an interview with local Brazilian media on 14th October, Sao Paulo State Health Secretary Jean Gorinchteyn confirmed that the Brazilian federal government had not appropriated funds to purchase the Wuhan Virus vaccine (CoronaVac) from China. Clinical trials of CoronaVac are being conducted in Brazil and the Butantan Institute of Sao Paulo State is in collaboration with research and development.
Gorinchteyn had also stated that in an earlier Ministry of Health meeting, the Brazilian federal government had confirmed they would only purchase vaccines jointly developed by British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and Oxford University and were not planning on purchasing CoronaVac. Besides the guaranteed purchase of 61 million doses of the Oxford vaccines that the Brazilian federal government had already committed to, authorities are unwilling to purchase additional vaccines, but did not explain the reason why funds were not appropriated to buy the Chinese vaccine.
#WuhanVirus #Brazil #vaccines #AstraZeneca #CoronaVac #Oxford #UK
Source: Stand News #Oct16
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Experts Worried About China’s Intelligence Network as The UN Global Data Centre in Zhejiang
Source：Stand News #Oct16
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Experts Worried About China’s Intelligence Network as The UN Global Data Centre in Zhejiang
The US government severely discourage Chinese mobile applications and cloud service providers in recent years, stopping the Chinese government from getting sensitive data. However, the United Nations Secretariat cooperated with China recently, established a global data centre in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, and the “geospatial centre” that uses satellite surveillance technology to process data from various UN member states. The United Nations officials who signed the Data Centre protocol are also from China. Experts worried that the data centre would become China’s global intelligence network.
A former reporter of The Wall Street Journal and a researcher at the Hudson Institute, Claudia Rosett disclosed the data centre location in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province last week. She criticized the plan was that China uses the name of the United Nations, to strengthen the scope of surveillance.
Source：Stand News #Oct16
https://bit.ly/34a54Kn
The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-uses-the-u-n-to-expand-its-surveillance-reach-11602111456
#UnitedNations #DataCentre #Zhejiang #China #Survelliance #ClaudiaRosett
The US government severely discourage Chinese mobile applications and cloud service providers in recent years, stopping the Chinese government from getting sensitive data. However, the United Nations Secretariat cooperated with China recently, established a global data centre in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, and the “geospatial centre” that uses satellite surveillance technology to process data from various UN member states. The United Nations officials who signed the Data Centre protocol are also from China. Experts worried that the data centre would become China’s global intelligence network.
A former reporter of The Wall Street Journal and a researcher at the Hudson Institute, Claudia Rosett disclosed the data centre location in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province last week. She criticized the plan was that China uses the name of the United Nations, to strengthen the scope of surveillance.
Source：Stand News #Oct16
https://bit.ly/34a54Kn
The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-uses-the-u-n-to-expand-its-surveillance-reach-11602111456
#UnitedNations #DataCentre #Zhejiang #China #Survelliance #ClaudiaRosett
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Chinese Ambassador Urged Canada Not to Grant Asylum to Hongkongers and Warned of the Threat from “Violent Criminals” to 300,000 Canadians in Hong Kong.
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Chinese Ambassador Urged Canada Not to Grant Asylum to Hongkongers and Warned of the Threat from “Violent Criminals” to 300,000 Canadians in Hong Kong.
Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, on Thursday (15 October) urged Ottawa to stop granting asylum to pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong and described them as violent criminals. He also warned that accepting these Hongkongers and condoning violent crime could jeopardize the "health and safety" of the 300,000 Canadians living in Hong Kong.
When reporters asked him whether the statement was a threat to Canada, Cong responded, "That is your interpretation.”
Cong also rejected the accusation from the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week that China is practicing "coercive diplomacy.
Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that Cong's comments were inappropriate. In a statement, he said, “the reported comments by the Chinese ambassador are completely unacceptable and disturbing.” Champagne had also instructed the Department of Global Affairs to call Cong "with a clear attitude" that Canada will always defend human rights and the rights of Canadians around the world.
Source: Stand News #Oct15
https://bit.ly/3dIERWw
[This article is sourced from The Globe and Mail, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-chinese-envoy-says-canadas-acceptance-of-hong-kong-refugees/]
#SinoCanadianRelations #HongKong #China #Canada #ChinaAmbassadorToCanada #HongKongRefugees #JustinTrudeau #FrançoisPhilippeChampagne #CongPeiwu #Chinadiplomacy #coercivediplomacy
Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, on Thursday (15 October) urged Ottawa to stop granting asylum to pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong and described them as violent criminals. He also warned that accepting these Hongkongers and condoning violent crime could jeopardize the "health and safety" of the 300,000 Canadians living in Hong Kong.
When reporters asked him whether the statement was a threat to Canada, Cong responded, "That is your interpretation.”
Cong also rejected the accusation from the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week that China is practicing "coercive diplomacy.
Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that Cong's comments were inappropriate. In a statement, he said, “the reported comments by the Chinese ambassador are completely unacceptable and disturbing.” Champagne had also instructed the Department of Global Affairs to call Cong "with a clear attitude" that Canada will always defend human rights and the rights of Canadians around the world.
Source: Stand News #Oct15
https://bit.ly/3dIERWw
[This article is sourced from The Globe and Mail, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-chinese-envoy-says-canadas-acceptance-of-hong-kong-refugees/]
#SinoCanadianRelations #HongKong #China #Canada #ChinaAmbassadorToCanada #HongKongRefugees #JustinTrudeau #FrançoisPhilippeChampagne #CongPeiwu #Chinadiplomacy #coercivediplomacy