#ChinaPneumonia
1 Death Associated With Infection of Mysterious Pneumonia; No Health Professionals Infected

The local health commission of Wuhan announced that the cause of pneumonia is due to a new coronavirus and 41 were infected. Among the cases, one is reported dead, seven in critical condition and two discharged on Saturday amid the pneumonia outbreak.

There were a total of 739 people with close contact with the patients, 419 of them being medical professionals.

No new case has been detected since 03 January, with no cases of medical personnel being infected nor evidence of human-to-human transmission found.

The Commission said, the preliminary investigation showed the majority of patients were workers in the Wuhan Seafood Market, which had already been closed since 01-January. Disease control and environmental hygiene management policies would be tightened in other agricultural products markets in the city.

Source: RTHK

Further Reading:
6 More Patients Suspected to be Infected with the Wuhan Pneumonia Virus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/15096

Severe Respiratory Disease associated with a Novel Infectious Agent
https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/102465.html

Emergency Notice from BWHK & GOHK:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14769

Wear Mask Properly for Desired Protection:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14991

#11Jan #WuhanPneumonia #Wuhan #ChinaCrisis

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Casts Early Ballot

The General Elections in Taiwan will be held today on #11Jan. The incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen, seeking for a second term, arrived at the polling station at New Taipei Municipal Xiulang Elementary School at 9 am to cast her vote.

Upon arriving at the polling station, Tsai waited in the queue outside, casually chatting with other voters. After about 10 minutes, she entered the station.

“I hope voters can use their ballots to make our democracy stronger,” said Tsai after voting. She also expressed her wish that voting can be conducted smoothly. However, she didn’t respond to journalists’ questions about her mood or confidence for her second-term.

Tsai’s running mate and Vice-presidential candidate William Lai Ching-te also cast his ballot at around 9 am. He said he had a good night's sleep as all campaign work had finished, “The weather is very nice. Turn-out rates were usually high with nice weather,” He said to laughs. He encouraged people to vote, “to collectively decide the future of Taiwan” as he stated. KMT presidential nominee Han Kuo-yu arrived at the polling location at his native Kaohsiung earlier today and didn’t answer questions from the press.

20 million eligible voters are to cast their vote to elect the 15th President and Vice President of Taiwan, and all 113 members of 10th Legislative Yuan in this election. Polls will close at 4 pm and vote counting will ensue, which will end at 10 pm by earliest estimates.

Source: RTHK, i-Cable

#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature

Editor’s note:
The election is held at the midst of interference from the PRC. The Diplomat reported that the PRC was actively engaged in political warfare through influence operations to disrupt the election and manipulate the political system. Former Chinese spy William Wang recently defected to Australia for political asylum, admitted that the CPC backed the pro-China candidate Han Kuo-yu to stop Tsai Ing-wen, hostile towards the PRC, from being re-elected.

ROC (Taiwan) General Elections 2020

The ROC (Taiwan) General Elections 2020 is in the spotlight of the entire world, which results determines the future path of the island nation, a lonely beachhead against the tyranny of CPC.

To our friends in Taiwan, we urge you to go out and vote.

To our friends around the world, using the website below, you could follow the results of the elections real-time, starting from 16:30 Taiwan Time (00:30 Pacific Standard Time & 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time).
https://international.thenewslens.com/interactive/126882

Our hearts are with Taiwan. Taiwan shall follow the path of liberty and democracy ad infinitum. This is our hope, and this is our aim.

#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature

Portrait of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Appeared in Kwai Fong Lennon Gallery in Hong Kong

A gigantic portrait of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen was delicately collaged by 16,182 smaller posters. The piece was sighted at the “Lennon Gallery” in Kwai Fong on January 10, one day before Taiwan's presidential election on January 11.

However, just overnight, Stand News reporter found that the portrait has been removed up.

Source: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2770966712988931/

#11Jan #Taiwanelection #Lennonwall #TsaiIngWen

Shop With You Organised by the Elderly

15:17 | Sha Tin
Civilians gathered at Sha Tin New Town Plaza for the “Shop With You” organised by the elderly.

Source: HK01; Real Time News Broadcasts
#11Jan #ShopWithYou #GreyHair
#ShaTin

#ChinaPneumonia
First Wuhan Pneumonia Death Comes from Regular Buyer of Wuhan Seafood Market in China

The Wuhan Commission of Health announced that the 61 Year-old Man died from New Coronavirus Pneumonia in Wuhan was a regular buyer frequently visited the Wuhan Seafood Market.

The man who died was a regular buyer at the seafood market, who had been previously diagnosed with respiratory failure, abdominal tumors and chronic liver disease. His condition did not improved after various medical treatment in hospital, and he died on the evening of 09-Jan with heart failure. The analysis of the virus tested positive for the new coronavirus.

The Commission of Health said most of the patients suffer from symptoms of fever, fatigue and non-productive cough; where the in-patients experienced difficulties in breathing. There conditions were stable when they were admitted into hospitals.

Source: RTHK
#11Jan #WuhanPneumonia #ChinaCrisis #Health

#TaiwanGeneralElections2020
Vigorous Elections in Taiwan; Voters More Concerned About Candidates’ Political Views and Economic Policy

Voting in the Taiwan election started at 8am today. In one of the polling stations in Yunlin District, Kaohsiung City, many voters casted their votes within the first 2 hours. A voter expressed her worries towards the election as she believes that the election result will determine whether or not voting is still possible and whether freedom of speech can still be enjoyed in the future. She acknowledged the importance of elections, as civilians can choose their leaders. She expressed that she hopes for elected candidate to stand firm in their believes despite facing oppression.

Some voters believe that the political views of the candidates are important. However, whether their policies can boost the economy in Taiwan is still the most importanr, and the other factors can be disregarded. Some votes are concerned about candidates’ diplomatic policies as the economy will be affected.

Some voters think the election is particularly vigorous, but they hope all parties will respect the result as true democracy is based on mutual respect.

Source: RTHK
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature

#TaiwanGeneralElections2020
Crowds in Taiwan Rail Stations and Taiwan Piers, as Voters Go to the Polls for General Election

Taiwan citizens actively participate in the Taiwan's 2020 general elections held today (#11Jan). Crowds were found in Taipei Station and Taiwan High Speed Rail Station as voters go to the polls for president election.

In Penghu Pier, some voters waited for ferries at 6 a.m. as they wish to avoid the crowds.

The Taiwan's 2020 general elections held between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the result expected to be released tonight.

This year, more than 19 millions citizens have registered as voters, including the 1.18 millions “first-time voters”. Of this year’s total, 30% of voters are aged under 39, which might turn the situation around.

Source: RTHK

#11Jan #TsailngWen #StandWithTaiwan #StandWithHongKong #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature

#FirstHand
Italian Tenor Stefano Lodala travelled to Hong Kong again, singing “May Glory be to Hong Kong” to encourage elderlies that have stood up for the Anti-extradition Bill.

#11Jan #GlorytoHongKong

#TaiwanGeneralElections2020
Mainland China Censors Interview of Incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen

Soon after noon today (January 11), sound and picture showing the incumbent President, Tsai Ing-wen casting her ballot were suddenly disrupted in the news session of NHK in China, with only a black screen was shown. However, the broadcast resumed normal when showing Han kuo-yu casting a vote in an election booth. It was said that similar short disruption in news broadcast also happened previously whenever unwelcoming news to CPC was about to be shown.

Source: NHK
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/202001115003.aspx?utm_source=cna.facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=fbpost

#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature

#FirstHand #11Jan
20:08 | DPP Campaign Headquarters, Taiwan
When the photo was taken, the ballots for the current Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has reached 6.89 million.

Editor's note: As of 20:15, Tsai Ing-wen has gained more than 7 million ballots.

Hong Konger Migrated to Taiwan: It is Great Living in Taiwan

Stand News interviewed Ms Ding, aged 70, during the campaign rally for Tsai Ing-wen on January 10, one day before the presidential election. Ding said that she is a Hong Konger who immigrated to Taiwan for marriage 10 years ago. She expressed that she felt regrettable initially due to the living condition; however, she now believes that it’s a right decision made as Hong Kong is “deteriorating”.

Ding said that if Tsai Ing-Wen won the election, it would benefit the younger generations of Taiwan. Besides, she is not worried of the hit in tourism due to the drop of Mainland tourists.

Source: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2771568402928762/

#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature #StandWithTaiwan

Hong Kong Police Arrests Girl Within British Consulate Bounds; British Parliament Member Expresses Concern

According to information on-site, at around 1700 HKT, around 20 teenagers were sticking posters regarding the anti-extradition bill movement before 2 to 3 police cars suddenly arriving on the scene, with the police claiming they received news of someone vandalizing the site. Therefore, all teenagers were frisked and their ID cards were recorded.

The police found a bottle of spray paint on a teenage girl named Chu, who is a student at Holy Trinity College, of which she was arrested after the frisk, according to Facebook Page ‘Fei Ying’. Alternatively, a number of people were carrying promotive material at the time, but no one else were arrested. Protestors were informed previously by the UK embassy that the area paved with grey bricks, which included the Main Gate and the Guard Post, is of British territory. Thus they thought the police would not enforce the law in this area.

Luke de Pulford, Conservative Party Human Rights Commissioner, expressed his attention in this incident, especially pointing out the fact that a young girl was arrested only because she was sticking up posters that was promoting peace. Moreover, Pulford emphasized one point that this incident should garner immediate attention as the girl was arrested in the Consulate territory (as she was standing at the ‘grey bricks’ which was labelled as a part of the British Consulate).

Riot police claimed that someone had committed criminal damage and thus they had the right to enforce the law. Protesters have stayed there for around sixty days to request aid from the United Kingdom.

Source: Stand News; Studio Incendo

#11Jan #Consulate #PoliceState #Diplomacy #UK

Highlights of Taiwan's Presidential Election 2020

It is noteworthy that the 'record-breaking' ballots Tsai Ing-wen received by count is, to a certain extent, proportionate to the high election turnout.

For a more in-depth reading, the presidential election outcome in Taiwan should be examined with the legislative election that took place simultaneously.

1. The general election tells of the dynamics between Tsai Ing-wen’s pro-Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Han Kuo-yu's Beijing-friendly Kuomintang (KMT).

2. Despite Tsai's victory, the two competing parties only differ by 1% in the total number of ballots they received in the Legislative Yuan, the unicameral legislature of the Republic of China in Taiwan.

3. In Kaohsiung where Han Kuo-yu is mayor, Tsai Ing-wen received over 1.09 million ballots in the presidential election, compared to 0.89 million ballots Han received when running for the mayoral election in 2019.

4. Meanwhile, among those who voted for neither DPP nor KMT, 23% cast their vote for Tsai Ing-wen but only 5% for Han Guo-yu in the presidential election.

The other reason KMT lost stemmed from their exclusion of ethnic minorities: their desire to defend their supporting votes meant they chose to ignore the values close to the heart of ethnic minorities.

Meanwhile, the reason DPP got their votes might not be due to their success on policies and governing, as evidenced by the various obstacles of communication in the society. Rather, DPP won by embracing more equity in core values and their promise to protect the sovereignty of Taiwan.

However, there will be more uncertainties in the next election. For instance, whether the ruling party could deliver on its promises; the confusion cause by an ever increasing flow of information and the marginalization of people in opposition.

The election proved that Taiwan is gradually evolving into a mature democratic society. Apart from the high turnout rate, other positive signs include election-themed sightseeing tours organized for foreign visitors; voices claiming responsibility for their own choices also began to emerge in society; and politicians showing civility by congratulating, thanking and hugging their opponents, which seldom happened in Taiwan’s political scenes before, more often one would see violence break out from conflicts at the Legislative Yuan.

#11Jan #TaiwanElection