Residents: Replacing the Government and Introducing Universal Suffrage is the Only Solution
200 residents gathered peacefully to oppose the government’s plan in converting Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre into a quarantine centre. The rally initiated by a district council member was held in Sai Kung Waterfront Park and has received a notice of no objection from the police.
There was a similar rally last week decrying the same government plan, which ended with the arrest of 2 civilians. Among them one was injured in the head by the police.
Residents voiced their opinions and raised signs reading “Objection Against Using Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre as A Coronavirus Quarantine Centre “and “Closing the Hong Kong Border is the Only Solution”.
Some residents described the government as “always choosing to be an enemy to the people”; some said the government had already started to convert the location into a quarantine camp. They said they felt very powerless and believed that the problem can only be solved with a replacement of the entire government. “What they are doing is very harmful for the next generation,” one resident said.
Source: InMedia
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1070832
#Feb16 #ChinesePneumonia #SaiKung #QuarantineCentre
200 residents gathered peacefully to oppose the government’s plan in converting Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre into a quarantine centre. The rally initiated by a district council member was held in Sai Kung Waterfront Park and has received a notice of no objection from the police.
There was a similar rally last week decrying the same government plan, which ended with the arrest of 2 civilians. Among them one was injured in the head by the police.
Residents voiced their opinions and raised signs reading “Objection Against Using Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre as A Coronavirus Quarantine Centre “and “Closing the Hong Kong Border is the Only Solution”.
Some residents described the government as “always choosing to be an enemy to the people”; some said the government had already started to convert the location into a quarantine camp. They said they felt very powerless and believed that the problem can only be solved with a replacement of the entire government. “What they are doing is very harmful for the next generation,” one resident said.
Source: InMedia
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1070832
#Feb16 #ChinesePneumonia #SaiKung #QuarantineCentre
Residents: Replacing the Government and Introducing Universal Suffrage is the Only Solution
Source: InMedia #Feb16
https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1070832
Source: InMedia #Feb16
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Cultural Revolution Redux:
Pro-Beijing factions slam political sarcasm in Hong Kong
"Headliner", a RTHK program, was attacked by the pro-Beijing factions for making pejorative remarks against the police and the authorities regarding their handling of the epidemic as well as protests. Former Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying condemned the RTHK for “fabricating stories”, calling on the Hong Kong government to dismiss and sue RTHK Director of Broadcasting Leung Ka Wing.
Read More: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17681
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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Pro-Beijing factions slam political sarcasm in Hong Kong
"Headliner", a RTHK program, was attacked by the pro-Beijing factions for making pejorative remarks against the police and the authorities regarding their handling of the epidemic as well as protests. Former Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying condemned the RTHK for “fabricating stories”, calling on the Hong Kong government to dismiss and sue RTHK Director of Broadcasting Leung Ka Wing.
Read More: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17681
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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Cultural Revolution Redux:
Pro-Beijing factions slam political sarcasm in Hong Kong
"Headliner", a RTHK program, was attacked by the pro-Beijing factions for making pejorative remarks against the police and the authorities regarding their handling of the epidemic as well as protests. Former Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying condemned the RTHK for “fabricating stories”, calling on the Hong Kong government to dismiss and sue RTHK Director of Broadcasting Leung Ka Wing.
Police Commissioner Chris Tang wrote to RTHK accusing the program of “confusing right and wrong”. Lam Chi-wai, Chairman of the Junior Police Officers Association, issued a letter to his fellow members, claiming that “Headliner smeared by discrediting police’s effort in fighting the Coronavirus epidemic”. Lam said that the program’s implication of the Force hoarding and misusing protective equipment was “sheer fiction”.
In addition to RTHK, Lam carried on to criticize people who support RTHK's right to expression. Lam condemned pro-democracy lawmaker Kwok Ka-kei for supporting RTHK’s “slander” with “shallow figures and false allegations”.
The Police Force also released letter to further pressurize RTHK Director of Broadcasting by pinpointing Headliner's sarcastic comments on the police.
Within the Legislative Council, pro-Beijing lawmakers castigated RTHK director for "ignoring the problem" after the director reinstated that the RTHK had been an impartial platform for all walks of life.
In the end, RTHK spokesperson acknowledged the effort from different departments for fighting the pandemic, and that the program Headliner always reflects the view spectrum on social issues ironically.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Feb16
http://bit.ly/3bEg9oN
#RTHK #Censorship #FreeSpeech #CulturalRevolution
Pro-Beijing factions slam political sarcasm in Hong Kong
"Headliner", a RTHK program, was attacked by the pro-Beijing factions for making pejorative remarks against the police and the authorities regarding their handling of the epidemic as well as protests. Former Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying condemned the RTHK for “fabricating stories”, calling on the Hong Kong government to dismiss and sue RTHK Director of Broadcasting Leung Ka Wing.
Police Commissioner Chris Tang wrote to RTHK accusing the program of “confusing right and wrong”. Lam Chi-wai, Chairman of the Junior Police Officers Association, issued a letter to his fellow members, claiming that “Headliner smeared by discrediting police’s effort in fighting the Coronavirus epidemic”. Lam said that the program’s implication of the Force hoarding and misusing protective equipment was “sheer fiction”.
In addition to RTHK, Lam carried on to criticize people who support RTHK's right to expression. Lam condemned pro-democracy lawmaker Kwok Ka-kei for supporting RTHK’s “slander” with “shallow figures and false allegations”.
The Police Force also released letter to further pressurize RTHK Director of Broadcasting by pinpointing Headliner's sarcastic comments on the police.
Within the Legislative Council, pro-Beijing lawmakers castigated RTHK director for "ignoring the problem" after the director reinstated that the RTHK had been an impartial platform for all walks of life.
In the end, RTHK spokesperson acknowledged the effort from different departments for fighting the pandemic, and that the program Headliner always reflects the view spectrum on social issues ironically.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #Feb16
http://bit.ly/3bEg9oN
#RTHK #Censorship #FreeSpeech #CulturalRevolution
#FirstHand #Interview #Feb16
District Councilor: Designated Clinics for Wuhan Pneumonia Affect the Elderly, the Babies and Other Patients
Our reporter spoke with the District Councillor of Kwai Shing West Estate, Leung Ching Shan, on Feb 16, 2020. She told us about previous rally to oppose the government's forceful decision to convert the South Kwai Chung Polyclinic specifically for patients of the new coronavirus.
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District Councilor: Designated Clinics for Wuhan Pneumonia Affect the Elderly, the Babies and Other Patients
Our reporter spoke with the District Councillor of Kwai Shing West Estate, Leung Ching Shan, on Feb 16, 2020. She told us about previous rally to oppose the government's forceful decision to convert the South Kwai Chung Polyclinic specifically for patients of the new coronavirus.
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District Councilor: Designated Clinics for Wuhan Pneumonia Affect the Elderly, the Babies and Other Patients
#FirstHand #Interview #Feb16 Our reporter spoke with the District Councillor of Kwai Shing West Estate, Leung Ching Shan, on Feb 16, 2020. She told us about previous rally to oppose the government's forceful decision to convert the South Kwai Chung Polyclinic…
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Hongkongers Root for Burmese Protesters
On Feb 16, 2021, netizens in Hong Kong called for a gathering at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar against the military junta's coup d'etat since early February.
Granny Wong was among those present at the scene. They turned on the torchlight of their phones and chanted pro-democracy slogan.
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Protest Scenes in Myanmar Recall the Fight for Freedom in Hong Kong and Thailand
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28588
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
Hongkongers Root for Burmese Protesters
On Feb 16, 2021, netizens in Hong Kong called for a gathering at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar against the military junta's coup d'etat since early February.
Granny Wong was among those present at the scene. They turned on the torchlight of their phones and chanted pro-democracy slogan.
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Protest Scenes in Myanmar Recall the Fight for Freedom in Hong Kong and Thailand
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28588
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
#FirstHand #Feb16
Hongkongers Stand With Protesters in Myanmar
On Feb 16, 2021, some Hongkongers gathered at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar, despite the surveillance of the Hong Kong Police.
Citizens displayed light boxes, handbills and flags, expressing the solidarity demonstrated in the fight against authoritarianism.
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
#MilkTeaAlliance
Hongkongers Stand With Protesters in Myanmar
On Feb 16, 2021, some Hongkongers gathered at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar, despite the surveillance of the Hong Kong Police.
Citizens displayed light boxes, handbills and flags, expressing the solidarity demonstrated in the fight against authoritarianism.
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
#MilkTeaAlliance
#PoliceState #PressFreedom
Local Newspaper Accused of "Smearing" After Publishing a News Report about the Hong Kong Police
The Hong Kong Police Force accused local newspaper #AppleDaily of "smearing", as one of its article revealed that the Hong Kong police's firearm orders had been cancelled by foreign manufacturers’ due to the police’s misconduct including arbitrary arrests during the pro-democracy movement.
On Feb 15, 2021, Apple Daily headlined that the American firearm manufacturer SIG cancelled the Hong Kong police’s submachine gun orders because of its arbitrary arrests during the Anti-ELAB movement and the implementation of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
It was said that the Hong Kong police tried to buy CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 submachine guns from Česká zbrojovka a.s. Uherský Brod, a firearm company in the Czech Republic.
In response to the news report, the Hong Kong Police posted on Facebook and issued a letter to Apple Daily chief editor Ryan Law Wai-kwong, claiming that the term “arbitrary arrest” in the headline was defaming.
The Hong Kong Police also accused Apple of slandering as it mentioned that the police sometimes “shoot not just once, but 4 or 5 times continuously” when subduing citizens.
The police described Apple Daily’s headline as “inexplicable, exaggerating and misrepresenting” and demand the local newspaper for a clarification.
AFP correspondant Xingqi Su revealed on Twitter on Feb 16, 2021 that the Czech Republic cannot export arms to Hong Kong due to international emargo. "AFA arms exports are concerned, Czech has made no difference between HK and mainland China est 2020," the reporter tweeted.
Source: Stand News #Feb15 ; Twitter #Feb16
https://twitter.com/XinqiSu/status/1361600601180704771?s=20
Photo: Apple Daily
https://www.facebook.com/hk.nextmedia/photos/10159881562357448
#PoliticalOppression #ArbitraryArrest #WhiteWash #Censorship
Local Newspaper Accused of "Smearing" After Publishing a News Report about the Hong Kong Police
The Hong Kong Police Force accused local newspaper #AppleDaily of "smearing", as one of its article revealed that the Hong Kong police's firearm orders had been cancelled by foreign manufacturers’ due to the police’s misconduct including arbitrary arrests during the pro-democracy movement.
On Feb 15, 2021, Apple Daily headlined that the American firearm manufacturer SIG cancelled the Hong Kong police’s submachine gun orders because of its arbitrary arrests during the Anti-ELAB movement and the implementation of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
It was said that the Hong Kong police tried to buy CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 submachine guns from Česká zbrojovka a.s. Uherský Brod, a firearm company in the Czech Republic.
In response to the news report, the Hong Kong Police posted on Facebook and issued a letter to Apple Daily chief editor Ryan Law Wai-kwong, claiming that the term “arbitrary arrest” in the headline was defaming.
The Hong Kong Police also accused Apple of slandering as it mentioned that the police sometimes “shoot not just once, but 4 or 5 times continuously” when subduing citizens.
The police described Apple Daily’s headline as “inexplicable, exaggerating and misrepresenting” and demand the local newspaper for a clarification.
AFP correspondant Xingqi Su revealed on Twitter on Feb 16, 2021 that the Czech Republic cannot export arms to Hong Kong due to international emargo. "AFA arms exports are concerned, Czech has made no difference between HK and mainland China est 2020," the reporter tweeted.
Source: Stand News #Feb15 ; Twitter #Feb16
https://twitter.com/XinqiSu/status/1361600601180704771?s=20
Photo: Apple Daily
https://www.facebook.com/hk.nextmedia/photos/10159881562357448
#PoliticalOppression #ArbitraryArrest #WhiteWash #Censorship
#FailedState #WuhanPneumonia
HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
On Feb 10, 2021, upon the review of the newly developed #Covid19 vaccine by the Chinese company #Sinovac , the Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines, established by the Hong Kong SAR government, requested the company to submit supplementary information, and scheduled a reassessment in two weeks.
However, on Feb 16, 2021 the Panel announced that based on the supplementary information received, it was concluded that the pros of the vaccine outbalance the cons, and that it recommended the Department of Health of the Hong Kong government to administer the vaccine for emergency use.
Wallace Lau Chak-sing, the convenor of the Panel, indicated that the efficiency of the vaccine is as high as 62.3%. However, in a data pool with about 11 million testers, 44 developed facial palsy and 2 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome.
When being compared with the efficiency of the vaccine by BioNTech, which is as high as 95%, panel member David HUI Shu-cheong argued that it is impossible to compare different kinds of vaccines, and quoted that the standard efficiency determined by WHO is only 50%. He also said the supplementary data for the vaccine provided by Sinovac was sufficient enough and that it was unnecessary to wait for the publication of its third term report in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#MadeinChina #Vaccines #DavidHui
HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
On Feb 10, 2021, upon the review of the newly developed #Covid19 vaccine by the Chinese company #Sinovac , the Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines, established by the Hong Kong SAR government, requested the company to submit supplementary information, and scheduled a reassessment in two weeks.
However, on Feb 16, 2021 the Panel announced that based on the supplementary information received, it was concluded that the pros of the vaccine outbalance the cons, and that it recommended the Department of Health of the Hong Kong government to administer the vaccine for emergency use.
Wallace Lau Chak-sing, the convenor of the Panel, indicated that the efficiency of the vaccine is as high as 62.3%. However, in a data pool with about 11 million testers, 44 developed facial palsy and 2 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome.
When being compared with the efficiency of the vaccine by BioNTech, which is as high as 95%, panel member David HUI Shu-cheong argued that it is impossible to compare different kinds of vaccines, and quoted that the standard efficiency determined by WHO is only 50%. He also said the supplementary data for the vaccine provided by Sinovac was sufficient enough and that it was unnecessary to wait for the publication of its third term report in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#MadeinChina #Vaccines #DavidHui
#PolicalOppression
Hundreds of #CivilServants in Hong Kong reportedly refuse signing the allegiance declaration and expecting to resign from Social Welfare Department
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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Hundreds of #CivilServants in Hong Kong reportedly refuse signing the allegiance declaration and expecting to resign from Social Welfare Department
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Hundreds of #CivilServants in Hong Kong reportedly refuse signing the allegiance declaration and expecting to resign from Social Welfare Department
The Civil Service Bureau issued a letter to all departments in the middle of January 2021, demanding all civil servants to sign a declaration of allegiance within 4 weeks. They have until the end of February to return the declaration, those who refuse to sign may be asked to quit.
The Social Welfare Department currently has more than 6,000 staff members, a current staff revealed that more than 100 people, including social workers and administrative staff, are rumored to be resigning from the department.
Kim, a staff who did not want to disclose their job title or name, mentioned to Stand News reporters, saying that he is still torn between whether to sign the declaration or not. The staff said that there is a lot to consider, for example, whether or not there are consequences to signing or whether he would be held accountable if he refuses.
He said he would have to cross a psychological hurdle to leave such a secure job in the current economic environment.
He also described it as a choice between "bread or dignity" "It is written on paper that we have to be loyal to the SAR and to the Basic Law. However, everything that has happened in the past year or two is still fresh in my mind. I still vividly remember those who went on the streets to protest against the power and how the government has treated them, signing the declaration makes me feel like I am surrendering to the regime."
"Should I remain at my job so that I can play my role and fulfill my responsibilities from the inside? or is this the moment when should I stand up for what I believe is right? I will have to make a decision."
He also said that not only civil servants but everyone under the National Security Law are either those who cannot speak freely or are faced with a difficult decision. He said, "In this era, I believe that people with a conscience will need to make a choice on when is the right time to take action to declare their stance."
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#FailedState #Resignation #SocialWelfareDepartment
Hundreds of #CivilServants in Hong Kong reportedly refuse signing the allegiance declaration and expecting to resign from Social Welfare Department
The Civil Service Bureau issued a letter to all departments in the middle of January 2021, demanding all civil servants to sign a declaration of allegiance within 4 weeks. They have until the end of February to return the declaration, those who refuse to sign may be asked to quit.
The Social Welfare Department currently has more than 6,000 staff members, a current staff revealed that more than 100 people, including social workers and administrative staff, are rumored to be resigning from the department.
Kim, a staff who did not want to disclose their job title or name, mentioned to Stand News reporters, saying that he is still torn between whether to sign the declaration or not. The staff said that there is a lot to consider, for example, whether or not there are consequences to signing or whether he would be held accountable if he refuses.
He said he would have to cross a psychological hurdle to leave such a secure job in the current economic environment.
He also described it as a choice between "bread or dignity" "It is written on paper that we have to be loyal to the SAR and to the Basic Law. However, everything that has happened in the past year or two is still fresh in my mind. I still vividly remember those who went on the streets to protest against the power and how the government has treated them, signing the declaration makes me feel like I am surrendering to the regime."
"Should I remain at my job so that I can play my role and fulfill my responsibilities from the inside? or is this the moment when should I stand up for what I believe is right? I will have to make a decision."
He also said that not only civil servants but everyone under the National Security Law are either those who cannot speak freely or are faced with a difficult decision. He said, "In this era, I believe that people with a conscience will need to make a choice on when is the right time to take action to declare their stance."
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#FailedState #Resignation #SocialWelfareDepartment
#FreeAgnes #PoliticalPersecution
#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
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#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
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#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
Senior Liberal MP urges Trudeau cabinet to ‘wake up and smell the roses’ on China
Source: The Globe and mail #Feb16
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Senior Liberal MP urges Trudeau cabinet to ‘wake up and smell the roses’ on China
The Liberal chair of the Commons finance committee says a budget recommendation calling on Ottawa to pull out of the Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank should serve as a “wake up and smell the roses” moment for Canada.
Liberal MP Wayne Easter, who also served as solicitor-general under Jean Chrétien in charge of Canada’s security agencies, said that Canada needs to recognize the serious threat China poses to western democracies. He also criticized the fact that universities are still conducting research projects with Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
The Globe and Mail reported Monday that the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), a federal agency, is collaborating with the Canadian arm of Huawei to fund the studies.
Source: The Globe and mail #Feb16
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-senior-liberal-mp-urges-trudeau-cabinet-to-wake-up-and-smell-the-roses/
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy
The Liberal chair of the Commons finance committee says a budget recommendation calling on Ottawa to pull out of the Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank should serve as a “wake up and smell the roses” moment for Canada.
Liberal MP Wayne Easter, who also served as solicitor-general under Jean Chrétien in charge of Canada’s security agencies, said that Canada needs to recognize the serious threat China poses to western democracies. He also criticized the fact that universities are still conducting research projects with Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
The Globe and Mail reported Monday that the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), a federal agency, is collaborating with the Canadian arm of Huawei to fund the studies.
Source: The Globe and mail #Feb16
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-senior-liberal-mp-urges-trudeau-cabinet-to-wake-up-and-smell-the-roses/
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy
The Globe and Mail
Senior Liberal MP urges Trudeau cabinet to ‘wake up and smell the roses’ on China
Universities have defended working with Huawei by saying that Ottawa hasn’t told them not to
#PoliceState #HumanitarianCrisis
Hong Kong Bar Association: Immigration amendment bill may affect HKers' Freedom of Movement
Source: Stand News, #Feb16
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Hong Kong Bar Association: Immigration amendment bill may affect HKers' Freedom of Movement
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Hong Kong Bar Association: Immigration amendment bill may affect HKers' Freedom of Movement
The Hong Kong Legislative Council (#LegCo) has been deliberating a proposed amendment bill to the #ImmigrationOrdinance, which would empower the Head of the Immigration Bureau to forbid passengers or crew members from boarding a plane.
The Hong Kong Bar Association (#HKBA) issued a statement on February 16, 2021, pointing out that the proposed amendment might hinder citizens’ rights to leave Hong Kong and contravene the #BasicLaw or the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance.
The Bar Association pointed out that there was a Court of Final Appeal case which stated that discretion could not be exercised lightly if the legislation involved restrictions on basic human rights.
The Association reiterated that the government should make it clear in the amendment bill so that the Ordinance would not be interpreted too loosely.
Given the general nature of the primary legislation, if the government wanted to reflect the legislative intent, it should clearly stipulate that the Head of the Immigration Bureau could only exercise limited powers in relation to incoming flights.
Source: Stand News, #Feb16
The Statement Issued by Hong Kong Bar Association:
https://www.hkba.org/sites/default/files/20210216%20-%20%20Statement%20on%20SB%27s%20clarifications%20on%20Immigration%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%20%28Chi%29.pdf
#ImmigrationBureau #Power #HumanRights #FreedomofMovement #AmendmentBill
Hong Kong Bar Association: Immigration amendment bill may affect HKers' Freedom of Movement
The Hong Kong Legislative Council (#LegCo) has been deliberating a proposed amendment bill to the #ImmigrationOrdinance, which would empower the Head of the Immigration Bureau to forbid passengers or crew members from boarding a plane.
The Hong Kong Bar Association (#HKBA) issued a statement on February 16, 2021, pointing out that the proposed amendment might hinder citizens’ rights to leave Hong Kong and contravene the #BasicLaw or the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance.
The Bar Association pointed out that there was a Court of Final Appeal case which stated that discretion could not be exercised lightly if the legislation involved restrictions on basic human rights.
The Association reiterated that the government should make it clear in the amendment bill so that the Ordinance would not be interpreted too loosely.
Given the general nature of the primary legislation, if the government wanted to reflect the legislative intent, it should clearly stipulate that the Head of the Immigration Bureau could only exercise limited powers in relation to incoming flights.
Source: Stand News, #Feb16
The Statement Issued by Hong Kong Bar Association:
https://www.hkba.org/sites/default/files/20210216%20-%20%20Statement%20on%20SB%27s%20clarifications%20on%20Immigration%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%20%28Chi%29.pdf
#ImmigrationBureau #Power #HumanRights #FreedomofMovement #AmendmentBill
US accuses China of 'serious harm' to workers through trade
The US Trade Representative accused Beijing of repeatedly failing to live up to trade commitments.
It published its annual review of China's compliance with the deal that gave it membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday.
China said it is a firm supporter of and important contributor to the WTO.
The US report is the first since President Biden's appointee Katherine Tai took up office as the top US trade negotiator, and it lays out US concerns about China's trade policies.
Source: BBC #Feb16
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60408667
#US #China #Trade #Beijing #WTO
The US Trade Representative accused Beijing of repeatedly failing to live up to trade commitments.
It published its annual review of China's compliance with the deal that gave it membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday.
China said it is a firm supporter of and important contributor to the WTO.
The US report is the first since President Biden's appointee Katherine Tai took up office as the top US trade negotiator, and it lays out US concerns about China's trade policies.
Source: BBC #Feb16
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60408667
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“Resist till the end”: Hong Kong Student Union vow to carry on the fight for student rights and academic freedom
Source: Inmediahk, HKFP, CityU Students Union Facebook; #Feb16
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32272
“Resist till the end”: Hong Kong Student Union vow to carry on the fight for student rights and academic freedom
Source: Inmediahk, HKFP, CityU Students Union Facebook; #Feb16
Read more
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32272