Instagram Account of Another Student Organization Hacked for Third Time in One Week

The Instagram account of HKCU Campus Radio was hacked at around 3 am on Saturday (April 18) when a series of login trails from a Guizhou Town in Guangdong Province of China was recorded, showing alleged attempts of system hacks as all the owners of the platform were stationed in Hong Kong. This has been the suspected hacker’s fourth attempt since March 29, seeking to seize control over the account by changing login information, albeit unsuccessful.

Source: HKCU Campus Radio

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Another Student Union’s IG Account Hacked And Political Commentary Removed

Instagram Account of The Editorial Board of HKUST Students’ Union Was Hacked And Linked to A Chinese Domain
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#Apr19 #WhiteTerror #Hacking #HKUST #HKU #HKCU

“Political Persecution” not "Political Prosecution" - a message from an arrested pro-democracy legislator

[Editor's note: This is a post written by Au Nok-hin, a former legislator, who was among those pro-democracy politians arrested by the Hong Kong Police on April 18. Au was convicted earlier for "assaulting the police" with a loudspeaker.]

"I am not as strong as everyone thinks. This is the third time they have arrested me - assaulting police, contravening powers and privileges of legislative council and this time for illegal assembly. I feel numb watching these never-ending procedures in police station - a slow and interminable torment.

I really don't know why but a large group of police officers showed up again at my door and ask to search my phone. When is the next time? (Here is a peculiar side story during the arrest - My lawyer wanted to see me privately in my apartment, and the police were concerned that I might jump out of the window.)

My apologies as I can’t say anything more positive. I heard that Margaret Ng brought with her a book to read, China's National Security: Endangering Hong Kong's Rule of Law? I only took the book I have read for many times, The Political Effects of an Election System, co-authored by Ma Ngok and Choi Tse-keung.

Recently, I have been working hard on a piece of writing … I have to deliver, I have to deliver, I have to deliver. Frankly, my heart is heavy for sure but what must be done will be done, nothing will dampen my spirit and drive to deliver. This is an expectation and a mission.

Let’s share our weal and woe together. Let us stand strong.

(My phone has been confiscated, so I am relying on this screenshot to let you know that I am safe.)"

Source: Au Nok-hin’s Facebook 19 April 2020

#Apr19 #PoliticalPersecution #WhiteTerror #PoliceState #AuNokHin

Mass Arrest and Political Repression of Pro-democracy Heavyweights on Apr 18
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Loss of Autonomy? Hong Kong Government Follows Beijing to Revise Stance on Basic Law #Article22
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#Article22
Carrie Lam 'Betrays' Hong Kong People

22 pro-democracy lawmakers issued a statement condemning the Hong Kong government, by reversing its position about Basic Law Article 22, a “total capitulation”, and a “blind adherence” to the Chinese Communist Party government's attempt to “pass a deer off as a horse.”

“Carrie Lam not only violated the Basic Law, but also abandoned her will to govern Hong Kong along with her dignity. This is truly an insult, and a betrayal of the 7.5 million people of Hong Kong”, the statement said.

The lawmakers also accused China's Liaison Office in Hong Kong of deliberately distorting the Basic Law, to “place itself above the law without any legal justification.”

This is Beijing's attempt to justify their 'interference' in internal Hong Kong matters which damages the rule of law, and treats both common sense and the mini-constitution as “nothing”.

Source: RTHK #Apr19

Political Repression of Pro-democracy Heavyweights on Apr 18
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19615

#Article22 #PhilipDykes #BarAssociation
Hong Kong Bar Association Chairman: The Government Owes Honkongers a Proper Explanation

//The chairman of the Bar Association, Philip Dykes, said on April 19 that Hong Kong people are entitled to a proper explanation as to why that is the case. He said he personally thinks the situation remains as "clear as mud".

Dykes pointed out that even in the criminal court, if someone was accused of stealing, evidence must be listed in the court. He believes that the government ’s move is like the practice of an authoritarian government...//

Source: RTHK; Stand News #Apr19

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Hong Kong Bar Association Chairman: Beijing is Intervening Hong Kong Affairs

The chairman of the Bar Association, Philip Dykes, said on April 19, 2020, "[The Hong Kong government] switching the positions two, three times over a period of a few hours, indicates a lack of clarity... it's not enough to say, 'oh, we're not bound by Article 22, that's it'."

Dykes expresses that the Hong Kong people are entitled to a proper explanation as to why that is the case. He said he personally thinks the situation remains as "clear as mud".

He pointed out that even in the criminal court, if someone was accused of stealing, evidence must be listed in the court. He believes that the government ’s move is like the practice of an authoritarian government.

The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office and the Liaison Office of the People’s Republic of China recently issued a high-profile statement criticizing Legislative Councillor and barrister Dennis Kwok for delaying the election of the chairman and even misconduct of public officials.

Dykes pointed out that Beijing's statement is a serious accusation. In fact, what the council members says in the legislature and the committee is protected by law, and it is not enough to constitute a misconduct of public officials.

Besides, even if there is a real foul, external agencies should not speak up. He believes that the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and the Liaison Office of the Chinese Communist Party of China are clearly intervening in the internal affairs of Hong Kong. "This is an intervention in the operation of the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council should say: No, thank you. We can handle our internal affairs ... One of the three powers of direct intervention in Hong Kong. "

After the Police arrested more than 15 democratic politicians on April 18 in a high-profile manner, Dykes believes that for the sake of Hong Kong ’s international reputation, the government has a responsibility to clearly explain such a large arrest.

Source: RTHK; Stand News #Apr19 #PhilipDykes #BarAssociation

Prince Charles' Fear Has Come True in 2020: Martin Lee Arrested

"Thus we left Hong Kong to her fate and the hope that Martin Lee, the leader of the Democrats, would not be arrested," wrote Prince Charles in his diary entry after the 1997 Hong Kong Handover.

81-year-old Martin Lee was among the 15 prominent pro-democracy figures arrested on April 18, 2020.

After he was released on bail on April 18, Lee said, “After months of witnessing youths being arrested and prosecuted while I stayed out of it, I actually felt guilty… I feel proud to walk the road of democracy with these outstanding youths in Hong Kong.”

Police Commissioner Chris Tang on the same day hit out, by referring but without directly naming Lee, that he should be "ashamed" of himself for "being a bad influence" on young people in Hong Kong. The police chief added that the police are "unbiased and fearless" when making arrests.

Source: RTHK; HKFP #Apr19

Further Reading:
Interview with Martin Lee https://bit.ly/3aocUQy

#YuenLong721 #ProtestersVoice
Night on the Fated Train: We have no weapon, how could we strike back?

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Ah Chun attended the rally on Hong Kong Island last year on July 21. After the rally, he went to take the MTR to Yuen Long and from there take a connecting bus home.

When arriving the Yuen Long station at around 10:45pm, he overheard unusual happening at the station concourse.

A group of passengers went down to the station concourse where they saw 3 people in white shirt smacking others. Ah Chun and other passengers howled for the white-clad to stop.

However, more and more white-clads stormed into the train station, holding rattans and wood sticks as weapons. Ah Chun was taking photos with his phone so he was targeted and smacked on his arm. He also witnessed how the white-clad attacked Ho Guai-lan, a female reporter of Stand News. “She was outside the turnstile gate. I can’t save her. She was standing too close to the fighting scene...”

“We have no weapon, how could we strike back? The best we could do was to use backpack as cover.” Sadly, Ah Chun didn’t wear a backpack that evening, so he used his hands and arms to protect himself. Two civilians came to protect Ah Chun using their backpacks, but they were hit on their head and nose, causing severe bleeding.

Some civilians then grabbed fire hose and shot water at the white-clad, “we learnt this from the Police, shoot water to disperse them.”

Later on, Ah Chun saw two police officers walk by Yuen Long Station. At the moment, most passengers were behind the turnstile gate, standing off with the white-clads. The Police walked by a restaurant which was only 10 – 20 meters away.

These officers could certainly see the scene, not mentioning that civilians were desperately shouting for their assistance. Such cries fell on deaf ears, as the officers walked away as if not noticing anything. They did not engage the situation, not even slowing down their steps and departed the station via exit G.

“They just walked straight by, not doing anything. Why are they armed for?”

Legislator Lam Cheuk-ting and his assistant arrived Yuen Long slightly later than Ah Chun and became the target of white-clad gangsters. They went up to the station platform with other passengers and boarded a train that just arrived, not knowing that the train would remain at the station with its doors open for the duration of the attack.

The white-clad gangsters chasing after the group of passengers also arrived at the platform, leaving the civilians unable to escape. Ah Chun then witnessed another horrific scene of the 721 incident.

Ah Chun’s video showed that the white-clads used rattans and wood sticks, wrapped in the Chinese National Flag, to attack civilians curled up in train cabin. They have nothing to protect themselves but umbrellas. The cabin was filled with screams and chaos.

Source: Stand News #Apr19
#PoliceBrutality #Witness

#YellowEconomy #Taiwan
Hongkongers in Exile Open Pro-Protest Restaurant "Aeglis" Open in Taiwan

During the ongoing pro-democracy movement, a number of Hong Kong protesters are in exile in Taiwan. Initiated by lawyer Wong Kwok-tung, Hongkongers living in exile in Taiwan opened a restaurant "Aeglis". The shop is located in the alley of Daan District, Taipei.

Many people visited the restaurant on its first day of business. Those with a reservation still had to queue up for almost an hour. The manager, Chou, was busy greeting and thanking the guests for their support.

The restaurant was originally scheduled to open on a later date, but after the news got spread, many inquiries poured in from Taiwan and Hong Kong and so the restaurant decided to advance its opening.

The protest slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times" is sculpted on the walls of the restaurant. Inside, the screen displays the music video of protest anthem "May Glory Be to Hong Kong". Customers sang along to cheer for their fellow protesters who fight and bleed in Hong Kong.

The phenomenal popularity of the restaurant is a rare sight in the service industry during the coronavirus crisis. There were many guests coming to the door one after another. Some people did not have a meal, but they did not forget to write some cheering cards and hang them on the "Lennon Wall" in the restaurant.

Someone wrote, "It ’s an honor to be the first group of guests, may Aeglis be without trouble." Protest slogans such as "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times," "Five Demands, Not one less" were found on the ordering receipts.

According to Apple Daily reporters from Taiwan, the food is also good. At 3 pm on the day of visit, several menu items had already been sold out.

Text: Apple Daily #Apr19
Image: #FirstHand
#Aeglis #Umbrella #Restaurant #Taiwan #HongKongProtesters #Exile

#PoliceState #AntiEpidemic
Police Fine Youngsters Who Distribute Anti-Epidemic Kit for Free

At around 7pm on Sunday, April 19, 2020, police received complaints that 6 to 8 young people gathered and peddled at Sai Yeung Choi South Street. A large group of police officers arrived at the scene and encircled the booth which distributed anti-epidemic kits to civilians for free.

The sign “Free Distribution of Epidemic Prevention Supply” was shown. The booth was also decorated with pro-democracy movement flags and signs that read “Liberate Hong Kong Revolution of our Times”.

Police carrying shields intercepted the youngsters attending the booth. After the police left at around 8pm, one youngster who is a student told the press that they were distributing epidemic prevention materials while police officers suddenly appeared and handed them fine tickets for violating the gathering ban.

Text: RTHK #Apr19
Image: Terry
#CoronavirusPandemic #HongKongStudents

South Korea plans to build a “Chinese Cultural City”, more than 600,000 people jointly signed against, denounce China’s stealing of kimchi and other culture 
 
Source: Stand News #Apr19

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South Korea plans to build a “Chinese Cultural City”, more than 600,000 people jointly signed against, denounce China’s stealing of kimchi and other culture 
 
Some reports stated that South Korea Gangwon do plans a project of building “Chinese Cultural City”, which caused local people to oppose. According to Korea Blue House’s petition website, there were already more than 601,000 people signed as of Monday morning (19April) in Hong Kong time, which claimed the local government revokes that project. Since the petition number is more than 200,000, the government needs to response.  
 
According to Korea English media The Korea Herald, Gangwon do and Chinese People signed a business agreement in 2019. That is, to build a Chinatown in Chuncheon Si and Hongcheon Si, the scale will be 10 times of the Incheon’s. That project is being stated for using revitalizing domestic tourism.  
 
The organiser of the petition judged why it must build a small China inside Korea and stated that the publics do not understand why people need to experience Chinese culture on their land, they strongly oppose the project. The organiser also stated, they opposed Gangwon do build hotels for Chinese tourists, and said the site is the largest historical site in the world, and many cultural relics have been excavated. He said, China tries to steal kimchi, hanbok and other culture which are unique to Korea, they should against China. 
 
Source: Stand News #Apr19

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#Korea #Culture #China #Chinatown #Petition #Kimchi #Hanbok  

#TaxpayersMoney
Hong Kong Free Press: Hong Kong govt’s spends multi-million dollar in US lobbying operation

Source: HKFP #Apr19

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