Police Holding Red Packets Before Pro-Police, Pro-China Supporters
A group of police and China supporters rallied in Harbour Road, Wanchai, objecting "Electoral Corruption". Before the rally started, 3 police officers stationed at the scene were seen holding red packets and chatting delightedly with two women holding the Chinese National Flag.
It was speculated that the red packets contained cash vouchers.
Source: Baptists University Student Union Editorial Board
#Dec7 #IPCC #HongKongPolice
A group of police and China supporters rallied in Harbour Road, Wanchai, objecting "Electoral Corruption". Before the rally started, 3 police officers stationed at the scene were seen holding red packets and chatting delightedly with two women holding the Chinese National Flag.
It was speculated that the red packets contained cash vouchers.
Source: Baptists University Student Union Editorial Board
#Dec7 #IPCC #HongKongPolice
Pro-China, Pro-police Supporters Attacked Journalists, Called Pro-democracy Protesters "cockroaches" and Demanded recount in Pro-democracy Constituencies
Pro-China, pro-police supporters who were mainly middle-aged and elderly held a rally in Wan Chai. Waving Chinese national flag and singing the Chinese national anthem, participants called themselves "patriots".
They openly defamed pro-democracy protesters as "cockroaches" and "trash", and accused the newly-elected pro-democracy district councillors of using "unscrupulous means" to win in the recent election.
The group claimed that the pro-democracy groups obstructed many people from casting their vote and demanded a recount in constituencies where pro-democracy candidates had won.
The crowd also showed their pro-police stance and called for enactment of Article 23, a controversial anti-subversion bill that was shelved after half a million took it to the street in 2003.
The pro-police, pro-China crowd vented out their anger to the media. Journalists were abused, as they were pictured and hit with the Chinese national flags. The crowd also held up posters that read “we hate fake news”.
Source: RTHK #Dec7
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1496482-20191207.htm
Pro-China, pro-police supporters who were mainly middle-aged and elderly held a rally in Wan Chai. Waving Chinese national flag and singing the Chinese national anthem, participants called themselves "patriots".
They openly defamed pro-democracy protesters as "cockroaches" and "trash", and accused the newly-elected pro-democracy district councillors of using "unscrupulous means" to win in the recent election.
The group claimed that the pro-democracy groups obstructed many people from casting their vote and demanded a recount in constituencies where pro-democracy candidates had won.
The crowd also showed their pro-police stance and called for enactment of Article 23, a controversial anti-subversion bill that was shelved after half a million took it to the street in 2003.
The pro-police, pro-China crowd vented out their anger to the media. Journalists were abused, as they were pictured and hit with the Chinese national flags. The crowd also held up posters that read “we hate fake news”.
Source: RTHK #Dec7
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1496482-20191207.htm
"Love Country, Love Hong Kong" Rally - journalists being kicked and surrounded
A student journalist from the Baptists University Editorial Board was attacked by pro-China pro-police crowd.
The journalist was pushed and assaulted. A middle aged person kicked the leg of the student from behind but the man fell after the kick.
The student journalist left the scene after the attack but was followed by a group of participants and the police asked them to go back to the rally.
The media also came under attack during the rally, including HK01, TVB and Tak Kung Pao. Many participants held up posters that read “we hate fake news”. Some of the reporters were targeted by angry participants questioning the objectiveness and power of the journalists.
Others in the rally also took out their anger on journalists by hitting them with miniature national flags they were waving.
Source: RTHK #Dec7
A student journalist from the Baptists University Editorial Board was attacked by pro-China pro-police crowd.
The journalist was pushed and assaulted. A middle aged person kicked the leg of the student from behind but the man fell after the kick.
The student journalist left the scene after the attack but was followed by a group of participants and the police asked them to go back to the rally.
The media also came under attack during the rally, including HK01, TVB and Tak Kung Pao. Many participants held up posters that read “we hate fake news”. Some of the reporters were targeted by angry participants questioning the objectiveness and power of the journalists.
Others in the rally also took out their anger on journalists by hitting them with miniature national flags they were waving.
Source: RTHK #Dec7
Police and Governmemt Warn of Stopping the Human Rights Day March Early, Despite Lawful Assembly
[Editor's note: Civil Human Rights Front is organizing a Human Rights Day march on Sunday, December 8. It has obtained a letter of no objection from the police. Police has already warned that they might terminate the demonstration early]
The Hong Kong SAR Government released a statement and urged citizens to express opinion in calm and peaceful manner, as it worries the public demonstration would end in violent confrontations.
The government also claimed that it has always "steadfastly safeguarded the freedom of speech and freedom of assembly."
Full Statement:
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201912/07/P2019120700316.htm?fontSize=1
Hong Kong Government
accused legislators and political figures of "spreading of untrue claims overseas":
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/12879
#Dec7 #HKGov #PressRelease #PoliceState #FreedomofAssembly
[Editor's note: Civil Human Rights Front is organizing a Human Rights Day march on Sunday, December 8. It has obtained a letter of no objection from the police. Police has already warned that they might terminate the demonstration early]
The Hong Kong SAR Government released a statement and urged citizens to express opinion in calm and peaceful manner, as it worries the public demonstration would end in violent confrontations.
The government also claimed that it has always "steadfastly safeguarded the freedom of speech and freedom of assembly."
Full Statement:
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201912/07/P2019120700316.htm?fontSize=1
Hong Kong Government
accused legislators and political figures of "spreading of untrue claims overseas":
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/12879
#Dec7 #HKGov #PressRelease #PoliceState #FreedomofAssembly
Riot police Repeatedly Fire Tear Gas, Causing Residents not Able to Return Home for A Month
Ms Ko stated that repeated firing of tear gas near her residence not only displaced her and her son from their home, but also caused physical harm. Ms Ko has been suffering from chest pains and had difficulty breathing. Her 5-year-old son has developed rashes on his back and thigh. In the past few weeks, once he coughs, thick and solid lump of black mucus would be spat out.
She stated that she attempted to clean her home up and move back to her residence last week. However, the smell of tear gas residue was still strong and “despite being in full protective clothing and a mask on, the smell was still irritating. If I attempted to stay at home for a longer period, my tongue had become paralysed. “
Source: Inmedia HK #Dec7
#Teargas #Policestate #HongkongPolice
Latest findings on the impacts of tear gas:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/12868
Ms Ko stated that repeated firing of tear gas near her residence not only displaced her and her son from their home, but also caused physical harm. Ms Ko has been suffering from chest pains and had difficulty breathing. Her 5-year-old son has developed rashes on his back and thigh. In the past few weeks, once he coughs, thick and solid lump of black mucus would be spat out.
She stated that she attempted to clean her home up and move back to her residence last week. However, the smell of tear gas residue was still strong and “despite being in full protective clothing and a mask on, the smell was still irritating. If I attempted to stay at home for a longer period, my tongue had become paralysed. “
Source: Inmedia HK #Dec7
#Teargas #Policestate #HongkongPolice
Latest findings on the impacts of tear gas:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/12868
Stand With #Yuli Rally
Citizens expressed their support for Indonesian domestic worker and writer Yuli Riswati in a rally at Edinburgh Place.
In a long-distance call, Yuli told the participants in Cantonese that she went to see a doctor because she knew many people were worried about her. Her health condition had now improved.
Yuli pointed out that being detained by the Hong Kong authorities in the Castle Peak Immigration Center (CIC) was harder than being jailed. In the prison, at least she could know the date of release, but she had no idea when she would be free again during her detention in CIC.
During her detention, the Hong Kong Immigration Department did not arrange a female doctor to check her body. It had disturbed her as a Muslim.
Yuli sent a message to all Hong Kong people hoping they could also care about the human rights of her fellow citizens, other domestic helpers and other detainees. Lastly, she chanted "Hongkongers, fight on!" with the rally participants.
Source: USP #Dec7 #Yuli
Citizens expressed their support for Indonesian domestic worker and writer Yuli Riswati in a rally at Edinburgh Place.
In a long-distance call, Yuli told the participants in Cantonese that she went to see a doctor because she knew many people were worried about her. Her health condition had now improved.
Yuli pointed out that being detained by the Hong Kong authorities in the Castle Peak Immigration Center (CIC) was harder than being jailed. In the prison, at least she could know the date of release, but she had no idea when she would be free again during her detention in CIC.
During her detention, the Hong Kong Immigration Department did not arrange a female doctor to check her body. It had disturbed her as a Muslim.
Yuli sent a message to all Hong Kong people hoping they could also care about the human rights of her fellow citizens, other domestic helpers and other detainees. Lastly, she chanted "Hongkongers, fight on!" with the rally participants.
Source: USP #Dec7 #Yuli
Hong Kong Police Commissioner in Beijing Feels Proud of the Power of the Chinese Nation
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Chris Tang Ping Keung, was in Beijing on a courtesy visit. He went to Tiananmen Square to observe the flag-raising ceremony in the morning of December 7.
Whereas the media from Hong Kong was not informed of Tang's itinerary to the flag-raising ceremony, Tang spoke to China's media and he revealed that it was his first time to attend the ceremony so closely and he felt very excited about the power of China.
The Hong Kong police commissioner also expressed gratitude to the PRC's Ministry of Public Security for their support for the Hong Kong Police Force's strict enforcement of law. He added the morale of the Hong Kong police is high and they will follow the new motto of "Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty" to serve the community.
Tang and other officials later visited the China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. They also exchanged with the Minister of Public Security and State Councillor, Zhao Kezhi in the evening.
Chinese official Zhao said the Beijing and the Ministry of Public Security are always the reliable back-up and the shield of the Hong Kong Police Force. They will continue to firmly support the Hong Kong Police to strictly enforce the law. Zhao also praised the loyalty and duty of the Hong Kong Police Force.
According to the Public Security Head in China, the sacrifices and experience of the Hong Kong Police Force have strong and crucial values for maintaining law and order and the stability of Hong Kong, safeguarding citizens' lives and properties, and defending "One Country, Two Systems" and national security.
Source: The Stand News #Dec7
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Chris Tang Ping Keung, was in Beijing on a courtesy visit. He went to Tiananmen Square to observe the flag-raising ceremony in the morning of December 7.
Whereas the media from Hong Kong was not informed of Tang's itinerary to the flag-raising ceremony, Tang spoke to China's media and he revealed that it was his first time to attend the ceremony so closely and he felt very excited about the power of China.
The Hong Kong police commissioner also expressed gratitude to the PRC's Ministry of Public Security for their support for the Hong Kong Police Force's strict enforcement of law. He added the morale of the Hong Kong police is high and they will follow the new motto of "Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty" to serve the community.
Tang and other officials later visited the China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. They also exchanged with the Minister of Public Security and State Councillor, Zhao Kezhi in the evening.
Chinese official Zhao said the Beijing and the Ministry of Public Security are always the reliable back-up and the shield of the Hong Kong Police Force. They will continue to firmly support the Hong Kong Police to strictly enforce the law. Zhao also praised the loyalty and duty of the Hong Kong Police Force.
According to the Public Security Head in China, the sacrifices and experience of the Hong Kong Police Force have strong and crucial values for maintaining law and order and the stability of Hong Kong, safeguarding citizens' lives and properties, and defending "One Country, Two Systems" and national security.
Source: The Stand News #Dec7
The president of the Hong Kong American Chamber of Commerce, Tara Joseph, was refused to enter Macau on December 7 and detained by the authorities for two hours without legitimate reasons.
Source: Reuters #Dec7
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-amcham/hong-kong-amcham-president-denied-entry-to-macau-idUSKBN1YB09G?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews
Source: Reuters #Dec7
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-amcham/hong-kong-amcham-president-denied-entry-to-macau-idUSKBN1YB09G?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews
#FirstHand #Dec7
“Sing with You” in Kowloon Bay
2010 | Amoy Plaza, Kowloon Bay
Civilians sang “Glory to Hong Kong”, followed by “Do you hear the people sing”.
Some of them held the black flags of “Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now” and banners, calling for more people to join the “Human Rights Day Rally 2019” which will be held at 1500 at Victoria Park tomorrow (8/12).
They also chanted “Five Demands, Not One Less”, “8/12 See You in Victoria Park”, “Hong Kongers, Revenge” to express their discontent to the government.
“Sing with You” in Kowloon Bay
2010 | Amoy Plaza, Kowloon Bay
Civilians sang “Glory to Hong Kong”, followed by “Do you hear the people sing”.
Some of them held the black flags of “Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now” and banners, calling for more people to join the “Human Rights Day Rally 2019” which will be held at 1500 at Victoria Park tomorrow (8/12).
They also chanted “Five Demands, Not One Less”, “8/12 See You in Victoria Park”, “Hong Kongers, Revenge” to express their discontent to the government.
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#FirstHand #Dec7
Citizens Replied to Carrie Lam's Question with "Sing With You" Event
2100 | Kowloon Bay
Civilians read out a declaration directed at Carrie Lam, replying to her question raised in an earlier Press Conference “Hong Kongers, what freedom do you think you have lost?”. The organisers announced that the event has come to an end after the civilians finished reading the declaration .
Citizens Replied to Carrie Lam's Question with "Sing With You" Event
2100 | Kowloon Bay
Civilians read out a declaration directed at Carrie Lam, replying to her question raised in an earlier Press Conference “Hong Kongers, what freedom do you think you have lost?”. The organisers announced that the event has come to an end after the civilians finished reading the declaration .
Gone Out of Control: Hong Kong Police Tried to Surround and Trap Peaceful Protesters
The frontline police officers have completely gone out of control, Figo Chan, Civil Human Rights Front’s vice convener stated at a press conference that took place after the march on December 8.
The group condemned the Police misconduct and said that the Police must be accountable for their attempt to surround and trap citizens participating at a peaceful protest.
“In the absence of any violation of the law, the Police had sealed off all the routes to intimidate citizens. This is absolutely outrageous. The frontline police officers have completely gone out of control. Tang Ping-Keung (Police Commissioner) must immediately provide an explanation to the actions of the police.”
Source: Next Media #Dec7
https://www.facebook.com/nextmagazinefansclub/photos/a.124899627673989/1429929137171025
The frontline police officers have completely gone out of control, Figo Chan, Civil Human Rights Front’s vice convener stated at a press conference that took place after the march on December 8.
The group condemned the Police misconduct and said that the Police must be accountable for their attempt to surround and trap citizens participating at a peaceful protest.
“In the absence of any violation of the law, the Police had sealed off all the routes to intimidate citizens. This is absolutely outrageous. The frontline police officers have completely gone out of control. Tang Ping-Keung (Police Commissioner) must immediately provide an explanation to the actions of the police.”
Source: Next Media #Dec7
https://www.facebook.com/nextmagazinefansclub/photos/a.124899627673989/1429929137171025
#Breaking #Oppression
CUHK Student Arrested, Possibly for Graduation Demonstration
#CUHK student Arthur Yeung was arrested this morning. An update on his Facebook page says that police arrested him at home at 7am this morning and searched his home, possibly for participating in the CUHK graduation demonstration last month. Sources indicated that another CUHK student was also arrested by National Security officers for the same course.
Arthur Yeung is a CUHK graduate this year. He ran unsuccessfully in the district elections last November. Reporters could not reach him by phone this morning.
It was reported that Police showed up with a search warrant and spent 30-45 minutes searching Arthur's residence. Yeung was arrested for reasons unknown and taken to Ma On Shan police station and his iPad, computer, and cell phone were confiscated.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec7
https://hk.appledaily.com/breaking/20201207/VNXUQZCRQZHZZKBALXBF6RZ36U/
#HKProtest #NationalSecurityLaw
CUHK Student Arrested, Possibly for Graduation Demonstration
#CUHK student Arthur Yeung was arrested this morning. An update on his Facebook page says that police arrested him at home at 7am this morning and searched his home, possibly for participating in the CUHK graduation demonstration last month. Sources indicated that another CUHK student was also arrested by National Security officers for the same course.
Arthur Yeung is a CUHK graduate this year. He ran unsuccessfully in the district elections last November. Reporters could not reach him by phone this morning.
It was reported that Police showed up with a search warrant and spent 30-45 minutes searching Arthur's residence. Yeung was arrested for reasons unknown and taken to Ma On Shan police station and his iPad, computer, and cell phone were confiscated.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec7
https://hk.appledaily.com/breaking/20201207/VNXUQZCRQZHZZKBALXBF6RZ36U/
#HKProtest #NationalSecurityLaw