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Youngster Arrested For āAssaulting Policeā and āPossessing Offensive Weaponā After Accidentally Filming Plainclothed Officers
In the video, the boy who's facing the camera was arrested by two off-duty policemen, who are not in uniform. The video captured the man on thr left claiming that he is a police and his warrant card would be presented.
The boy was repeatedly asked to keep his arms low and not to escape from the scene.
The man on the right at last showed his warrant card, while the man on left claimed that there is no need for him to show his warrant card as he had to prevent the suspect from escaping from their arrest and his identity of police has been proved according to his words.
Lastly, the suspect was repeatedly asked to keep his arms low and he was brought to the police station for investigations on him and his phone.
Video: Shum Shui Po Kaifong Channel #Jan14
In the video, the boy who's facing the camera was arrested by two off-duty policemen, who are not in uniform. The video captured the man on thr left claiming that he is a police and his warrant card would be presented.
The boy was repeatedly asked to keep his arms low and not to escape from the scene.
The man on the right at last showed his warrant card, while the man on left claimed that there is no need for him to show his warrant card as he had to prevent the suspect from escaping from their arrest and his identity of police has been proved according to his words.
Lastly, the suspect was repeatedly asked to keep his arms low and he was brought to the police station for investigations on him and his phone.
Video: Shum Shui Po Kaifong Channel #Jan14
21-year-old student being kicked in the lower body and beaten to bone fracture by police after arrest
A 21-year-old student was previously charged with two counts, for blocking the way with his bicycle during the "Operation Dawn" on 13 November. The prosecution has withdrawn the charge of possession of offensive weapons, and revised the charge of "disorder in public places" under the Public Order Ordinance to a lighter one āobstruction of public places" under the Summary Offences Ordinance.
The defence complained that the defendantās leg and lower body were beaten by the police with hard objects while lying on the ground after being arrested and completely subdued, resulting a broken leg. Also, the police spread his legs with force and kicked his lower body from behind when the defendant was lying on the ground.
Source: Inmedia
https://bit.ly/2uP7oYf
#Jan14 #PoliceBrutality
A 21-year-old student was previously charged with two counts, for blocking the way with his bicycle during the "Operation Dawn" on 13 November. The prosecution has withdrawn the charge of possession of offensive weapons, and revised the charge of "disorder in public places" under the Public Order Ordinance to a lighter one āobstruction of public places" under the Summary Offences Ordinance.
The defence complained that the defendantās leg and lower body were beaten by the police with hard objects while lying on the ground after being arrested and completely subdued, resulting a broken leg. Also, the police spread his legs with force and kicked his lower body from behind when the defendant was lying on the ground.
Source: Inmedia
https://bit.ly/2uP7oYf
#Jan14 #PoliceBrutality
Youngster Arrested For āAssaulting Policeā and āPossessing Offensive Weaponā After Accidentally Filming Plainclothed Officers
At Dragon Centre in Sham Shui Po on Jan14, a youngster took picture of a āBlueā [protest-unfriendly] restaurant āKobe Diningā, which has previously shown support for the police. Without knowing it, the picture taken by the youngster included two off-duty plainclothed police eating at the restaurant. Feeling irritated, the officers arrested the youngster for violating of privacy.
Later, Police Public Relations Branch replied Apple Daily News that the youngest was arrested for assaulting police and possessing offensive weapons.
Source: Apple Daily News
#Jan14 #ArbitraryArrest #BlueRestaurant
At Dragon Centre in Sham Shui Po on Jan14, a youngster took picture of a āBlueā [protest-unfriendly] restaurant āKobe Diningā, which has previously shown support for the police. Without knowing it, the picture taken by the youngster included two off-duty plainclothed police eating at the restaurant. Feeling irritated, the officers arrested the youngster for violating of privacy.
Later, Police Public Relations Branch replied Apple Daily News that the youngest was arrested for assaulting police and possessing offensive weapons.
Source: Apple Daily News
#Jan14 #ArbitraryArrest #BlueRestaurant
Scholar: Government's relief measures could be just a promissory note
Just 6 weeks before the Budget Speech, Carrie Lam administration announced a HKD$10 billion relief package with 10 measures on January 14, claiming to 'benefit' more than 1 million grassroots.
Professor Chung Kim-wah, Honorary Director of Hong Kong Public Opinion Institute commented, if the relief package was intended to ācompensate" for the wrong doings of the government in Anti-extradition movement, the effect might not be obvious as memories of many happenings in the past 6 months were still fresh and vivid. Public resentment remains sturdy.
Chung also pointed out that compared to the HKD$950 million allowance granted to 30,000 police officers, this relief package is far from being generous. Besides, some new measures, such as increasing statutory holiday to 17 days, enhancing remuneration package of contract staff, require further discussion with the business sector. Building transitional homes also depends on the availability of appropriate land.
Source: RTHK
#Jan14 #reliefpackage #hkgov
Just 6 weeks before the Budget Speech, Carrie Lam administration announced a HKD$10 billion relief package with 10 measures on January 14, claiming to 'benefit' more than 1 million grassroots.
Professor Chung Kim-wah, Honorary Director of Hong Kong Public Opinion Institute commented, if the relief package was intended to ācompensate" for the wrong doings of the government in Anti-extradition movement, the effect might not be obvious as memories of many happenings in the past 6 months were still fresh and vivid. Public resentment remains sturdy.
Chung also pointed out that compared to the HKD$950 million allowance granted to 30,000 police officers, this relief package is far from being generous. Besides, some new measures, such as increasing statutory holiday to 17 days, enhancing remuneration package of contract staff, require further discussion with the business sector. Building transitional homes also depends on the availability of appropriate land.
Source: RTHK
#Jan14 #reliefpackage #hkgov
Hong Kong/Taiwan Survey
//Latest survey revealed that 19% of Hong Kong people interviewed were confident in the ultimate reunification across the strait while 72% expressed no confidence. Net confidence has dropped significantly by 15 percentage points to negative 53, the lowest since the question was first asked in 1993.
Regarding international space, 63% supported Taiwanās rejoining the United Nations while 26% opposed that. Net support stands at positive 36 percentage points, the highest since the question was first asked in 1993.
As for the independence of Taiwan, 48% showed support while 39% opposed it, resulting in net support of positive 9 percentage points, the first time support outnumbers opposition since the question was first asked in 1993.
Meanwhile, 21% believed āone country, two systemsā was applicable to Taiwan while 66% believed it was not. Net value of applicability stands at negative 45 percentage points, the lowest since the question was first asked in 1996.//
Source: HKPori #Jan14
//Latest survey revealed that 19% of Hong Kong people interviewed were confident in the ultimate reunification across the strait while 72% expressed no confidence. Net confidence has dropped significantly by 15 percentage points to negative 53, the lowest since the question was first asked in 1993.
Regarding international space, 63% supported Taiwanās rejoining the United Nations while 26% opposed that. Net support stands at positive 36 percentage points, the highest since the question was first asked in 1993.
As for the independence of Taiwan, 48% showed support while 39% opposed it, resulting in net support of positive 9 percentage points, the first time support outnumbers opposition since the question was first asked in 1993.
Meanwhile, 21% believed āone country, two systemsā was applicable to Taiwan while 66% believed it was not. Net value of applicability stands at negative 45 percentage points, the lowest since the question was first asked in 1996.//
Source: HKPori #Jan14
#BREAKING #MassArrest
Pro-democracy lawyer and 10 more arrested by HK National Security Officer, suspected of assisting 12 Hongkongers fleeing for Taiwan
Source: Apple Daily, Cupid News; #Jan14
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Pro-democracy lawyer and 10 more arrested by HK National Security Officer, suspected of assisting 12 Hongkongers fleeing for Taiwan
Source: Apple Daily, Cupid News; #Jan14
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Pro-democracy lawyer and 10 more arrested by HK National Security Officer, suspected of assisting 12 Hongkongers fleeing for Taiwan
This morning (January 14), another pro-democracy lawyer and founder of Aegis, a diner in Taipei, Daniel Wong Kwok-tung was arrested and taken away from his home by National Security police officers. Sources revealed that Wong and other 10 civilians, aged 18 to 42 were arrested for assisting the 12 youth fleeing Hong Kong for Taiwan last August.
Hong Kong police has not provided reasons of the arrest.
At around 6am, Daniel Wong, currently a district councilor of Kowloon City, wrote on his facebook that āthe National Security Police will arrive at my home at around 6:10. Donāt know which police station I will be taken to. More details to come.ā
Wong is known for his persistent in providing legal assistance to anti-ELAB protesters. He also founded #Aegis, a restaurant in Taiwan which employs Hong Kong residents seeking shelter in Taiwan.
Another vocal social activist, Willis Ho, former vice secretary general of Hong Kong Federation of Students, also wrote on her Facebook this morning, stating that her mother has been arrested and being taken to Tsuen Wan Police Station for investigation.
On January 6, Hong Kong Police deployed more than 1,000 officers and arrested more than 50 civilians in one day, including former legislators, district councilors and political activists involved in LegCo primaries last year. They were suspected of violating the National Security Law, although most of them were released on bail on the next day.
Read what happened on Jan 6, 2021 in Hong Kong:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27822
Source: Apple Daily, Cupid News; #Jan14
https://hk.appledaily.com/breaking/20210114/GSYWSZWLWREXFP3QLRJQLNIXQA/
Pro-democracy lawyer and 10 more arrested by HK National Security Officer, suspected of assisting 12 Hongkongers fleeing for Taiwan
This morning (January 14), another pro-democracy lawyer and founder of Aegis, a diner in Taipei, Daniel Wong Kwok-tung was arrested and taken away from his home by National Security police officers. Sources revealed that Wong and other 10 civilians, aged 18 to 42 were arrested for assisting the 12 youth fleeing Hong Kong for Taiwan last August.
Hong Kong police has not provided reasons of the arrest.
At around 6am, Daniel Wong, currently a district councilor of Kowloon City, wrote on his facebook that āthe National Security Police will arrive at my home at around 6:10. Donāt know which police station I will be taken to. More details to come.ā
Wong is known for his persistent in providing legal assistance to anti-ELAB protesters. He also founded #Aegis, a restaurant in Taiwan which employs Hong Kong residents seeking shelter in Taiwan.
Another vocal social activist, Willis Ho, former vice secretary general of Hong Kong Federation of Students, also wrote on her Facebook this morning, stating that her mother has been arrested and being taken to Tsuen Wan Police Station for investigation.
On January 6, Hong Kong Police deployed more than 1,000 officers and arrested more than 50 civilians in one day, including former legislators, district councilors and political activists involved in LegCo primaries last year. They were suspected of violating the National Security Law, although most of them were released on bail on the next day.
Read what happened on Jan 6, 2021 in Hong Kong:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27822
Source: Apple Daily, Cupid News; #Jan14
https://hk.appledaily.com/breaking/20210114/GSYWSZWLWREXFP3QLRJQLNIXQA/
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Authorities Launch #MassArrest in Hong Kong to Silence Pro-democracy Dissents
In Hong Kong, nearly 1,000 police officers were deployed on the morning of Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021, to carry out mass arrests, sweeping multiple locationsā¦
Authorities Launch #MassArrest in Hong Kong to Silence Pro-democracy Dissents
In Hong Kong, nearly 1,000 police officers were deployed on the morning of Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021, to carry out mass arrests, sweeping multiple locationsā¦
#Court #PressFreedom
Arrested Journalist Suspended by #RTHK Before Court's Ruling: I Feel Being Doubly Punished
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Jan14
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Arrested Journalist Suspended by #RTHK Before Court's Ruling: I Feel Being Doubly Punished
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Jan14
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Arrested Journalist Suspended by #RTHK Before Court's Ruling: I Feel Being Doubly Punished
RTHK journalist #BaoChoy appeared in court on Jan 14, 2021. She was accused of making false statements and violating the Road Traffic Ordinance by "not disclosing the real reason" for licence plate checks in 2020. Choy pleaded not guilty.
Choy produced two episodes of the news documentary "Hong Kong Connection" with an aim to find the perpetrators of the Yuen Long 7.21 mob attack, which injured many pro-democracy protesters, journalists and civilians on July 21, 2019.
Since Choy was arrested in November 2020, the public broadcaster RTHK has suspended her duties.
The RTHK Programme Staff Union voiced their support for Choy outside the court. After the hearing, Choy said she was disappointed with RTHK's decision before any trial took place. She felt being punished for twice for doing her job.
āI would expect RTHK to take up its moral responsibility, as well as showcasing the integrity of a media organisation. From this perspective, the decision of RTHK management to suspend me from my role as a journalist and producer of Hong Kong Connection was quite disappointing for me.ā
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Jan14
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1570423-20210114.htm
https://bit.ly/2LwjvlE
#Journalist #Professionalism
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Arrested Journalist Suspended by #RTHK Before Court's Ruling: I Feel Being Doubly Punished
RTHK journalist #BaoChoy appeared in court on Jan 14, 2021. She was accused of making false statements and violating the Road Traffic Ordinance by "not disclosing the real reason" for licence plate checks in 2020. Choy pleaded not guilty.
Choy produced two episodes of the news documentary "Hong Kong Connection" with an aim to find the perpetrators of the Yuen Long 7.21 mob attack, which injured many pro-democracy protesters, journalists and civilians on July 21, 2019.
Since Choy was arrested in November 2020, the public broadcaster RTHK has suspended her duties.
The RTHK Programme Staff Union voiced their support for Choy outside the court. After the hearing, Choy said she was disappointed with RTHK's decision before any trial took place. She felt being punished for twice for doing her job.
āI would expect RTHK to take up its moral responsibility, as well as showcasing the integrity of a media organisation. From this perspective, the decision of RTHK management to suspend me from my role as a journalist and producer of Hong Kong Connection was quite disappointing for me.ā
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Jan14
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1570423-20210114.htm
https://bit.ly/2LwjvlE
#Journalist #Professionalism
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HK Government's New Service Might Let Journalists Be Doxed
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27916
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RTHK journalist pleads not guilty in Yuen Long case
RTHK journalist Bao Choy on Thursday pleaded not guilty to two counts of making false statements in relation to car licence plate searches aimed at finding the perpetrators of the Yuen Long gang attack in 2019. Choy, 37, is accused of violating the Road Trafficā¦
#GreatFireWall
Internet Service Provider Comfirms Authorities Use #NationalSecurityLaw to Block Website
Hong Kong Broadband Network (#HKBN), an internet service provider, confirmed on Jan 14, 2021 that the Hong Kong authotities have ordered them to block access to a local website (http://hkchronicles.com) under the national security law.
Article 43 of the national security law gives police the power to order internet service providers to remove any material published online deemed be a national security breach.
Data scientists and civilians in Hong Kong worry that the online censorship will spread to internet news outlets in future.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Jan14
http://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1570463-20210114.htm
#HKChronicles
Internet Service Provider Comfirms Authorities Use #NationalSecurityLaw to Block Website
Hong Kong Broadband Network (#HKBN), an internet service provider, confirmed on Jan 14, 2021 that the Hong Kong authotities have ordered them to block access to a local website (http://hkchronicles.com) under the national security law.
Article 43 of the national security law gives police the power to order internet service providers to remove any material published online deemed be a national security breach.
Data scientists and civilians in Hong Kong worry that the online censorship will spread to internet news outlets in future.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Jan14
http://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1570463-20210114.htm
#HKChronicles
#PoliceState #AsiasFinest
Hong Kong Police fund boosted by whopping HK$180 million in mostly āanonymousā donations
According to a report handed to the Legislative Council, the Hong Kong police welfare trust received HK$180 million (US$23.2 million) in donations last year, with 85 percent coming from anonymous sources, and the fundās total income increased eight-fold compared to the year before.
A police spokesperson said they had kept donor identities private, as per donorsā wishes.
Civil Rights Observerās Icarus Wong said that the gigantic amount of some one-off donations indicated that they were possibly from people with power and resources, or with the backing of organizations. As it was not possible to know the identities of such donors, Wong worried that this could affect the neutrality of the police force.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan14
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210115/ZBLTOOCD7VEHZKNPDLYPXRPWRQ/
Hong Kong Police fund boosted by whopping HK$180 million in mostly āanonymousā donations
According to a report handed to the Legislative Council, the Hong Kong police welfare trust received HK$180 million (US$23.2 million) in donations last year, with 85 percent coming from anonymous sources, and the fundās total income increased eight-fold compared to the year before.
A police spokesperson said they had kept donor identities private, as per donorsā wishes.
Civil Rights Observerās Icarus Wong said that the gigantic amount of some one-off donations indicated that they were possibly from people with power and resources, or with the backing of organizations. As it was not possible to know the identities of such donors, Wong worried that this could affect the neutrality of the police force.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan14
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210115/ZBLTOOCD7VEHZKNPDLYPXRPWRQ/
#Refugee #PoliticalAsylum
Pro-democracy protesters left Hong Kong: fear for unfair trial and growing oppression
Source: Apple Daily #Jan14
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Pro-democracy protesters left Hong Kong: fear for unfair trial and growing oppression
Source: Apple Daily #Jan14
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