#CCPThreat #NationalSecurityLaw
#Ireland ends extradition deal with Hong Kong over security law
//Ireland has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong following a review of a controversial new national security law.
The law introduced by Beijing criminalises acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces and encompasses any activity that stokes resentment towards Beijing. Campaigners have claimed it will be used to quell pro-democracy demonstrations and that those deemed responsible for “severe” offences could be jailed for life.//
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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ireland-ends-extradition-deal-with-hong-kong-over-security-law-jfwh7fkl9
Image: Stand News #Oct23
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#Ireland ends extradition deal with Hong Kong over security law
//Ireland has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong following a review of a controversial new national security law.
The law introduced by Beijing criminalises acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces and encompasses any activity that stokes resentment towards Beijing. Campaigners have claimed it will be used to quell pro-democracy demonstrations and that those deemed responsible for “severe” offences could be jailed for life.//
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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ireland-ends-extradition-deal-with-hong-kong-over-security-law-jfwh7fkl9
Image: Stand News #Oct23
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#BringThemHome
More than 35 cities join hands calling for global attention to #save12HKYouth, stopping pro-democracy activists being extradited to China for trial
It has been 64 days since the arrest of the 12 Hong Kong Youth by China's coastal guard when fleeing the city to Taiwan. An online assembly was called for on 25 October to sustain local and international attention in a bid to save these 12 pro-democracy youngsters from potential torture and oppression from Chinese authoritarianism.
In their own unique ways, more than 35 cities around the globe, including San Francisco, New York, Toronto, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Holland, and Sweden have showed their support to the detainees and their family members.
The 12 Hong Kong youths detained in Shenzhen is a watershed case for Hong Kong, which will influence whether the extradition of pro-democracy activists to stand trial in China becomes a common occurrence.
Sources: Apple Daily; Stand News; HK Citizens News; RTHK #Oct25
More than 35 cities join hands calling for global attention to #save12HKYouth, stopping pro-democracy activists being extradited to China for trial
It has been 64 days since the arrest of the 12 Hong Kong Youth by China's coastal guard when fleeing the city to Taiwan. An online assembly was called for on 25 October to sustain local and international attention in a bid to save these 12 pro-democracy youngsters from potential torture and oppression from Chinese authoritarianism.
In their own unique ways, more than 35 cities around the globe, including San Francisco, New York, Toronto, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Holland, and Sweden have showed their support to the detainees and their family members.
The 12 Hong Kong youths detained in Shenzhen is a watershed case for Hong Kong, which will influence whether the extradition of pro-democracy activists to stand trial in China becomes a common occurrence.
Sources: Apple Daily; Stand News; HK Citizens News; RTHK #Oct25
#BringThemHome
More than 35 cities join hands calling for global attention to #save12HKYouth, stopping pro-democracy activists being extradited to China for trial
In Hong Kong, the virtual rally began at 8pm on October 25. Within an hour, over 7,000 people joined Facebook page of the activists while over 3,500 shared the link.
The organiser of the event – the "Save 12 Hong Kong Youths" concern group – appealed to people who want human rights to be respected and justice to be served to show solidarity with the detainees and their families.
Sources: Apple Daily, Stand News, HK Citizens News, RTHK; #Oct25
More than 35 cities join hands calling for global attention to #save12HKYouth, stopping pro-democracy activists being extradited to China for trial
In Hong Kong, the virtual rally began at 8pm on October 25. Within an hour, over 7,000 people joined Facebook page of the activists while over 3,500 shared the link.
The organiser of the event – the "Save 12 Hong Kong Youths" concern group – appealed to people who want human rights to be respected and justice to be served to show solidarity with the detainees and their families.
Sources: Apple Daily, Stand News, HK Citizens News, RTHK; #Oct25
#ChanTongGai #AntiELAB
HK Security Chief blames Anti-ELAB movement for Keeping Suspected Murderer from Surrendering to Taiwan
Source: Stand News; #Oct23
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HK Security Chief blames Anti-ELAB movement for Keeping Suspected Murderer from Surrendering to Taiwan
Source: Stand News; #Oct23
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HK Security Chief blames Anti-ELAB movement for Keeping Suspected Murderer from Surrendering to Taiwan
Chan Tong-kai, suspected murderer of his pregnant girlfriend during their vacation trip in Taiwan, has still not turned himself in to Taiwan authorities as promised. While Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council asked HK government to first respond to their mutual legal assistance request before issue of an entry visa, the mother of the murder victim demanded the government to immediately hand over Chan's confession statement and other relevant evidence to Taiwan.
Secretary for Security John Li Ka-Chiu retorted on October 22, putting the blame on the anti-ELAB movement for stopping promulgation of the proposed fugitive law, and left the government with no legal basis to provide legal assistance as requested. Li said, “it’s the citizens’ choice. I can’t breach the law on this matter.”
Li also said that it is “utterly unreasonable and impractical” for Taiwan authorities to set legal assistance as a prerequisite for Chan's surrender.
In a response on the same evening, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council restated that the murder case involves the jurisdictions of both Hong Kong and Taiwan and the execution of public powers involved, and so both governments must first come to an agreement on the relevant issues before discussing how Chan would enter Taiwanese borders. The Shilin District Prosecutors Office also calls for the government of Hong Kong to respond practically to Taiwan's existing request for judicial assistance in order to carry out their investigations, and to quickly bring the suspect to trial, in order to ensure justice is achieved.
The Mainland Affairs Council also noted that the response by the Hong Kong government appealed to emotions rather than facts, and was illustrative of their passive and evasive attitude towards the case. The Council demanded the Hong Kong government to take responsibility and begin discussing with Taiwan for a solution to the case, so that justice can soon be rendered to the victim and their family.
Source: Stand News #Oct23
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E9%99%B3%E5%90%8C%E4%BD%B3%E4%BB%8D%E6%9C%AA%E8%B5%B4%E5%8F%B0-%E6%9D%8E%E5%AE%B6%E8%B6%85-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E7%A4%BE%E6%9C%83%E8%87%AA%E5%B7%B1%E4%BD%9C%E5%87%BA%E5%8F%8D%E4%BF%AE%E4%BE%8B%E9%81%B8%E6%93%87-%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E7%84%A1%E7%90%86%E5%8F%96%E9%AC%A7/
HK Security Chief blames Anti-ELAB movement for Keeping Suspected Murderer from Surrendering to Taiwan
Chan Tong-kai, suspected murderer of his pregnant girlfriend during their vacation trip in Taiwan, has still not turned himself in to Taiwan authorities as promised. While Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council asked HK government to first respond to their mutual legal assistance request before issue of an entry visa, the mother of the murder victim demanded the government to immediately hand over Chan's confession statement and other relevant evidence to Taiwan.
Secretary for Security John Li Ka-Chiu retorted on October 22, putting the blame on the anti-ELAB movement for stopping promulgation of the proposed fugitive law, and left the government with no legal basis to provide legal assistance as requested. Li said, “it’s the citizens’ choice. I can’t breach the law on this matter.”
Li also said that it is “utterly unreasonable and impractical” for Taiwan authorities to set legal assistance as a prerequisite for Chan's surrender.
In a response on the same evening, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council restated that the murder case involves the jurisdictions of both Hong Kong and Taiwan and the execution of public powers involved, and so both governments must first come to an agreement on the relevant issues before discussing how Chan would enter Taiwanese borders. The Shilin District Prosecutors Office also calls for the government of Hong Kong to respond practically to Taiwan's existing request for judicial assistance in order to carry out their investigations, and to quickly bring the suspect to trial, in order to ensure justice is achieved.
The Mainland Affairs Council also noted that the response by the Hong Kong government appealed to emotions rather than facts, and was illustrative of their passive and evasive attitude towards the case. The Council demanded the Hong Kong government to take responsibility and begin discussing with Taiwan for a solution to the case, so that justice can soon be rendered to the victim and their family.
Source: Stand News #Oct23
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E9%99%B3%E5%90%8C%E4%BD%B3%E4%BB%8D%E6%9C%AA%E8%B5%B4%E5%8F%B0-%E6%9D%8E%E5%AE%B6%E8%B6%85-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E7%A4%BE%E6%9C%83%E8%87%AA%E5%B7%B1%E4%BD%9C%E5%87%BA%E5%8F%8D%E4%BF%AE%E4%BE%8B%E9%81%B8%E6%93%87-%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E7%84%A1%E7%90%86%E5%8F%96%E9%AC%A7/
#NathanLaw writes to New Zealand PM to Urge Implementation of "#LifeboatScheme" to Help Hong Kong Protesters
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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Nathan Law writes to New Zealand PM to Urge Implementation of "Lifeboat Scheme" to Help Hong Kong Protesters
#NathanLaw, former Chairman of Demosisto, said on Facebook on Oct 22 that he had written to the recently re-elected Prime Minister of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, in the hope that New Zealand would follow the lead of other members of the #FiveEyesCoalition and open up the "#LifeboatScheme" to Hong Kong's protesters, so that those who face political challenges would be able to enjoy the benefits of the scheme.The young people who are being persecuted have another way to find safety.The New Zealand Prime Minister's Office said it has received the letter, which was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consideration.
Law has been in exile overseas since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. He hoped that New Zealand would respond quickly to the proposal, and work with democratic countries to defend human rights and freedom against the expanding authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party. He said he would work with legislators from different countries to promote various initiatives in support of Hong Kong, so that a consensus of global solidarity against China could soon be established.
New Zealand's attitude towards China has become tougher in recent times. Although not as high-profile as other countries in the Five Eyes alliance, New Zealand has gradually adopted various measures to deal with the threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Law says that apart from helping protesters, increasing diplomatic pressure on China is also an important tactic. He noted that more and more countries are lending a helping hand to Hong Kong protesters due to the National Security Law undermining the rule of law in Hong Kong. "This trend lends even more legitimacy to stronger international pressure" against China, he says.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/羅冠聰致函紐西蘭總理-促實施-救生艇計劃-助港抗爭者/
#NathanLaw, former Chairman of Demosisto, said on Facebook on Oct 22 that he had written to the recently re-elected Prime Minister of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, in the hope that New Zealand would follow the lead of other members of the #FiveEyesCoalition and open up the "#LifeboatScheme" to Hong Kong's protesters, so that those who face political challenges would be able to enjoy the benefits of the scheme.The young people who are being persecuted have another way to find safety.The New Zealand Prime Minister's Office said it has received the letter, which was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consideration.
Law has been in exile overseas since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. He hoped that New Zealand would respond quickly to the proposal, and work with democratic countries to defend human rights and freedom against the expanding authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party. He said he would work with legislators from different countries to promote various initiatives in support of Hong Kong, so that a consensus of global solidarity against China could soon be established.
New Zealand's attitude towards China has become tougher in recent times. Although not as high-profile as other countries in the Five Eyes alliance, New Zealand has gradually adopted various measures to deal with the threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Law says that apart from helping protesters, increasing diplomatic pressure on China is also an important tactic. He noted that more and more countries are lending a helping hand to Hong Kong protesters due to the National Security Law undermining the rule of law in Hong Kong. "This trend lends even more legitimacy to stronger international pressure" against China, he says.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/羅冠聰致函紐西蘭總理-促實施-救生艇計劃-助港抗爭者/
#BNO #UK
UK Launches Immigration Route for Hong Kong's BNO Holders and Families, Welcoming Pro-democracy Protesters
The British government announced on October 22, 2020, that the Hong Kong BNO Visa will open for application from January 31, 2021, with no quota being set.
British Consul-General Andrew Heyn stressed in his statement that no attempt would be made to reject applications from those being convicted for involving in non-violent protests or exercising the freedom of expression.
London originally planned to extend the immigration rights of BNO holders on July 1, 2020 the day after China imposed a draconian national security law on Hong Kong. The British government explained that the attempt to alter BNO status was a response to the Chinese Government's hindrane of the rights, freedoms and autonomy of Hong Kong citizens which was also a violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
“The imposition of the National Security Law on Hong Kong marked a clear erosion of the rights and freedoms towards the people of this city,” said Andrew Heyn in a statement. “This new route to the UK is part of our commitment to the people of Hong Kong. The UK is ready to welcome BNO citizens and their dependents to the UK.”
Source: Stand News #Oct22
#GlobalSupport #Immigration
#Asylum
UK Launches Immigration Route for Hong Kong's BNO Holders and Families, Welcoming Pro-democracy Protesters
The British government announced on October 22, 2020, that the Hong Kong BNO Visa will open for application from January 31, 2021, with no quota being set.
British Consul-General Andrew Heyn stressed in his statement that no attempt would be made to reject applications from those being convicted for involving in non-violent protests or exercising the freedom of expression.
London originally planned to extend the immigration rights of BNO holders on July 1, 2020 the day after China imposed a draconian national security law on Hong Kong. The British government explained that the attempt to alter BNO status was a response to the Chinese Government's hindrane of the rights, freedoms and autonomy of Hong Kong citizens which was also a violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
“The imposition of the National Security Law on Hong Kong marked a clear erosion of the rights and freedoms towards the people of this city,” said Andrew Heyn in a statement. “This new route to the UK is part of our commitment to the people of Hong Kong. The UK is ready to welcome BNO citizens and their dependents to the UK.”
Source: Stand News #Oct22
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#Asylum
#FailedState #ChinesePneumonia
5 Unaccredited Labs Appointed for Hong Kong's COVID-19 Mandatory Testing
Source: Apple Daily #Oct22
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5 Unaccredited Labs Appointed for Hong Kong's COVID-19 Mandatory Testing
Source: Apple Daily #Oct22
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