Germany Proposed to Sop the Trade with Cosco Shipping International
The German government proposes to refuse Cosco Shipping International (00517) being listed as the largest company at the Hamburg cargo terminal. It can avoid excessive reliance on China and let the mainland face obstruction on overseas acquisition.
German media said that most German politicians have doubts about COSCO taking a stake in the Hamburg Terminal. They are not willing to pass the fundamental infrastructure to the Chinese people.
The Germany Financial Minister, Robert Habeck, worries that Cosco Shipping's stake will increase Germany's reliance on China. Therefore, he intends to disagree with this trade.
Hamburg is currently the third-largest European terminal and the 19th-largest port in the world.
Source: Channel C #Aug25
https://bit.ly/3KlwiBp
#Germany #Hamburg #FinancialMinister #RobertHabeck #CoscoShippingInternational
The German government proposes to refuse Cosco Shipping International (00517) being listed as the largest company at the Hamburg cargo terminal. It can avoid excessive reliance on China and let the mainland face obstruction on overseas acquisition.
German media said that most German politicians have doubts about COSCO taking a stake in the Hamburg Terminal. They are not willing to pass the fundamental infrastructure to the Chinese people.
The Germany Financial Minister, Robert Habeck, worries that Cosco Shipping's stake will increase Germany's reliance on China. Therefore, he intends to disagree with this trade.
Hamburg is currently the third-largest European terminal and the 19th-largest port in the world.
Source: Channel C #Aug25
https://bit.ly/3KlwiBp
#Germany #Hamburg #FinancialMinister #RobertHabeck #CoscoShippingInternational
U.K. spy chief warns China’s use of technology threatens global security
From satellite systems to digital currencies, China is seeking to use new technologies to repress dissent at home and dominate its adversaries abroad, according to a U.K. intelligence chief.
Unlike Britain or its democratic allies, China views technological advances as a “tool to gain advantage through control of their markets, of those in their sphere of influence and of their own citizens,” according to excerpts of a speech by Jeremy Fleming, head of Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), U.K.’s electronic spy agency.
Source: NBC News #Oct11
#UK #China #Spy #GCHQ
https://t.co/k7gWQogg3e
From satellite systems to digital currencies, China is seeking to use new technologies to repress dissent at home and dominate its adversaries abroad, according to a U.K. intelligence chief.
Unlike Britain or its democratic allies, China views technological advances as a “tool to gain advantage through control of their markets, of those in their sphere of influence and of their own citizens,” according to excerpts of a speech by Jeremy Fleming, head of Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), U.K.’s electronic spy agency.
Source: NBC News #Oct11
#UK #China #Spy #GCHQ
https://t.co/k7gWQogg3e
#Giggs Pleads Guilty to 4 Crimes including Incitement and Money Laundering, Being Confiscated $4.87 million, without Charging his Helper
A broadcast host Wan Yiu-Sing, aged 52, also known as Giggs, pleaded guilty to a Conspiracy to commit an act with intent to incite and three money laundering crimes at the #DistrictCourt on #Oct01. These involved mentioning that the former Chief Executive Carrie Lam was taught a lesson by "putting her family to death". The court also dealt with the confiscation order of his 4.87 million dollars.
The remaining six charges, including two money laundering with his female helper, Alice Lee Po-Lai, will be documented and will not be charged after the confiscation process.
The case extends until #Oct07 in order to handle his sentencing and the relevant order.
Source: The Chaser News #Sept02
https://www.patreon.com/posts/71417862
#D100 #WanYiuSing #LeePoLai #ConfiscationOrder #MoneyLaundering #Incitement #CourtNews #NSL
A broadcast host Wan Yiu-Sing, aged 52, also known as Giggs, pleaded guilty to a Conspiracy to commit an act with intent to incite and three money laundering crimes at the #DistrictCourt on #Oct01. These involved mentioning that the former Chief Executive Carrie Lam was taught a lesson by "putting her family to death". The court also dealt with the confiscation order of his 4.87 million dollars.
The remaining six charges, including two money laundering with his female helper, Alice Lee Po-Lai, will be documented and will not be charged after the confiscation process.
The case extends until #Oct07 in order to handle his sentencing and the relevant order.
Source: The Chaser News #Sept02
https://www.patreon.com/posts/71417862
#D100 #WanYiuSing #LeePoLai #ConfiscationOrder #MoneyLaundering #Incitement #CourtNews #NSL
Do not forget those unwavering still behind bars
By Translated by BeWaterHK August 27, 2022 • 19 September 2022
“It was fortunate that I was not charged under the National Security Law (NSL). Those after me being charged NSL offences faced minimum jail terms of years.”
“I want to remind all of us that we must not forget. There are unwavering comrades still behind bars.”
“Hong Kong has changed and silenced. This is certainly not what I want to see. The fewer people speaking up, the less safe for the outspoken. In view of this, we all should try to keep voicing out.”
Source: ReNews, 10 August 2022
#CHOWKwun-Wai #RevolutionofOurTimes
Full Story：
https://telegra.ph/Do-not-forget-those-unwavering-still-behind-bars-09-18
By Translated by BeWaterHK August 27, 2022 • 19 September 2022
“It was fortunate that I was not charged under the National Security Law (NSL). Those after me being charged NSL offences faced minimum jail terms of years.”
“I want to remind all of us that we must not forget. There are unwavering comrades still behind bars.”
“Hong Kong has changed and silenced. This is certainly not what I want to see. The fewer people speaking up, the less safe for the outspoken. In view of this, we all should try to keep voicing out.”
Source: ReNews, 10 August 2022
#CHOWKwun-Wai #RevolutionofOurTimes
Full Story：
https://telegra.ph/Do-not-forget-those-unwavering-still-behind-bars-09-18
China Must Stick With Covid Zero Policy, People’s Daily Says
The Chinese Communist Party’s flagship newspaper endorsed the country’s Covid Zero policy for the second day in a row, dousing hopes that President Xi Jinping will relax controls soon after a key political meeting starting later this week.
Covid Zero is “sustainable” and the country must stick to the strategy because it’s key to stabilizing the economy and protecting lives, the People’s Daily said in a commentary Tuesday. It follows a similar article Monday labeling the stringent pandemic approach as “scientific and effective.” State news agency Xinhua also published a column that said the country can’t be complacent on the virus.
Source: Bloomberg #Oct11
#China #Covid19 #Policy
https://t.co/DTaPZEe1LH
The Chinese Communist Party’s flagship newspaper endorsed the country’s Covid Zero policy for the second day in a row, dousing hopes that President Xi Jinping will relax controls soon after a key political meeting starting later this week.
Covid Zero is “sustainable” and the country must stick to the strategy because it’s key to stabilizing the economy and protecting lives, the People’s Daily said in a commentary Tuesday. It follows a similar article Monday labeling the stringent pandemic approach as “scientific and effective.” State news agency Xinhua also published a column that said the country can’t be complacent on the virus.
Source: Bloomberg #Oct11
#China #Covid19 #Policy
https://t.co/DTaPZEe1LH
3 Years of #August31Incident, HKers in Britain not to Give Up
Source: RFA #Sep01
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/uk-831-09012022095619.html
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Source: RFA #Sep01
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3 Years of #August31Incident, HKers in Britain not to Give Up
HKers gathered at no less than 12 British cities for the three years of the August 31 incident. Participants condemned the Hong Kong police for helping the regime to suppress citizens. They continue to ask for the truth and request the authority and the MTR company to make the CCTV recording public.
Around a thousand participants mourned the incident in front of Parliament Square in London. The host read out the names who gave their lives to the #AntiELAB movement. Names include Leung Ling Kit, the first to jump off from Pacific Place after hanging the slogan next to the building, Leung Kin-Fai, who stabbed a police officer on #Jul01 last year, Chan Yin-lam and Chow Chi-Lok, who still have an unknown cause of death up til now.
On the night of Aug 31, 2019, a group of protesters had arguments with the passengers who opposed the protests inside Prince Edward Station. Many riot police and Special Tactical Squad members then rushed into the station and had an indiscriminate attack on citizens with batons, guns and pepper spray both on the platform and in the train.
The police force even locked the station for more than 30 hours afterwards, obstructing journalists' interviews and rescue work. No one can understand the factual situation inside the station, nor can hold Hong Kong police accountable for using excessive force.
#PrinceEdward #LeungLingKit #LeungKinFai #ChanYinLam #ChowTszLok #ParliamentSquare
Source: RFA #Sep01
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/uk-831-09012022095619.html
HKers gathered at no less than 12 British cities for the three years of the August 31 incident. Participants condemned the Hong Kong police for helping the regime to suppress citizens. They continue to ask for the truth and request the authority and the MTR company to make the CCTV recording public.
Around a thousand participants mourned the incident in front of Parliament Square in London. The host read out the names who gave their lives to the #AntiELAB movement. Names include Leung Ling Kit, the first to jump off from Pacific Place after hanging the slogan next to the building, Leung Kin-Fai, who stabbed a police officer on #Jul01 last year, Chan Yin-lam and Chow Chi-Lok, who still have an unknown cause of death up til now.
On the night of Aug 31, 2019, a group of protesters had arguments with the passengers who opposed the protests inside Prince Edward Station. Many riot police and Special Tactical Squad members then rushed into the station and had an indiscriminate attack on citizens with batons, guns and pepper spray both on the platform and in the train.
The police force even locked the station for more than 30 hours afterwards, obstructing journalists' interviews and rescue work. No one can understand the factual situation inside the station, nor can hold Hong Kong police accountable for using excessive force.
#PrinceEdward #LeungLingKit #LeungKinFai #ChanYinLam #ChowTszLok #ParliamentSquare
Source: RFA #Sep01
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/uk-831-09012022095619.html
Radio Free Asia
【8.31三周年】真相未明 全英港人追責未言棄
英國12座城市的離散港人相繼集會紀念「8.31事件」周年。參與人士責港警背棄市民枉為政權打手，他們持續叩問真相，要求當局及港鐵公開事發當日錄影。
Zero-Covid: How Xi's flagship policy is spoiling his party
The idea was to have China in stable and tip-top shape when thousands of delegates gather in Beijing to usher in a historic third term in power for Xi Jinping.
However, the coronavirus is not playing nicely.
In recent weeks, tens of millions of people have again been confined to their homes in lockdowns across 60 towns and cities and this is bringing political pressure on the man who has become the most powerful Chinese figure since the first Communist-era leader Mao Zedong.
The government's ongoing "Dynamic zero-Covid" strategy is inextricably linked to Mr Xi. Its success is his success. Its failure? Well, it would be a brave person who tried to pin it on him.
Source: BBC News #Oct07
#China #Covid19 #ZeroCovid #XiJinping
https://t.co/xhgjq0TUKX
The idea was to have China in stable and tip-top shape when thousands of delegates gather in Beijing to usher in a historic third term in power for Xi Jinping.
However, the coronavirus is not playing nicely.
In recent weeks, tens of millions of people have again been confined to their homes in lockdowns across 60 towns and cities and this is bringing political pressure on the man who has become the most powerful Chinese figure since the first Communist-era leader Mao Zedong.
The government's ongoing "Dynamic zero-Covid" strategy is inextricably linked to Mr Xi. Its success is his success. Its failure? Well, it would be a brave person who tried to pin it on him.
Source: BBC News #Oct07
#China #Covid19 #ZeroCovid #XiJinping
https://t.co/xhgjq0TUKX
Chinese websites adding Invisible Watermarks for national security? A spine-chilling method to stop netizens from taking screenshots and force down the Great Translation Movement
Source: Winandmac #Sep06
https://www.winandmac.com/2022/09/ccp-new-way-to-restrict-freedom-of-speech/
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Source: Winandmac #Sep06
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Chinese websites adding Invisible Watermarks for national security? A spine-chilling method to stop netizens from taking screenshots and force down the Great Translation Movement
On 06 Sept 2022, a Hong Kong netizen, Ben, posted about a few big websites in Shenzhen and Hebei, including Douban and Zhihu, have implemented the “Invisible Watermark” function. This means that when a netizen makes a screen capture of the websites, the image will automatically record their information such as account logins and geographic location as a watermark that is invisible to the user. The information hidden in the “Invisible Watermark” can only be read using the specialized software for frequency domain filtering. This indicates that if a Chinese netizen took screenshots secretly and send to others for the Great Translation Movement, it will be very easy for the Chinese government to find out who took the screenshots and take actions for criminal accusation.
Ben also mentioned that the technology was used to protect copyrights, but it was not common a decade ago. “Now the Mainland China is using the Invisible Watermarks all over the internet, it is for national security needs and also to suppress dissent, of course they won’t mind using traps.” Ben said that there are still some ways to check if an image has an invisible watermark on it to not, which a Chinese netizen, Liang, who claims to be a CTO has also demonstrated ways to check invisible watermarks on Twitter. Ben mentioned “Bilibili, Weibo, WeChat and TikTok are catching up (with Douban and Zhihu), and soon it will become an unspoken rule for operation. He is also worried that “It’s not difficult to deepen the technology”, and in long term, “The deterrent force of being caught due to the privacy leak through screenshot images will inevitably heat up.”
Some netizens discussed this “Invisible Watermark incident” on Twitter and social platforms. It is mentioned that sharing screenshots or even taking photos of the screenshots will be dangerous for mainland netizens in the future, and the government is not keeping this a secret to create a chilling effect.
Source: Winandmac #Sep06
#Chinese #Website #Watermark
https://www.winandmac.com/2022/09/ccp-new-way-to-restrict-freedom-of-speech/
On 06 Sept 2022, a Hong Kong netizen, Ben, posted about a few big websites in Shenzhen and Hebei, including Douban and Zhihu, have implemented the “Invisible Watermark” function. This means that when a netizen makes a screen capture of the websites, the image will automatically record their information such as account logins and geographic location as a watermark that is invisible to the user. The information hidden in the “Invisible Watermark” can only be read using the specialized software for frequency domain filtering. This indicates that if a Chinese netizen took screenshots secretly and send to others for the Great Translation Movement, it will be very easy for the Chinese government to find out who took the screenshots and take actions for criminal accusation.
Ben also mentioned that the technology was used to protect copyrights, but it was not common a decade ago. “Now the Mainland China is using the Invisible Watermarks all over the internet, it is for national security needs and also to suppress dissent, of course they won’t mind using traps.” Ben said that there are still some ways to check if an image has an invisible watermark on it to not, which a Chinese netizen, Liang, who claims to be a CTO has also demonstrated ways to check invisible watermarks on Twitter. Ben mentioned “Bilibili, Weibo, WeChat and TikTok are catching up (with Douban and Zhihu), and soon it will become an unspoken rule for operation. He is also worried that “It’s not difficult to deepen the technology”, and in long term, “The deterrent force of being caught due to the privacy leak through screenshot images will inevitably heat up.”
Some netizens discussed this “Invisible Watermark incident” on Twitter and social platforms. It is mentioned that sharing screenshots or even taking photos of the screenshots will be dangerous for mainland netizens in the future, and the government is not keeping this a secret to create a chilling effect.
Source: Winandmac #Sep06
#Chinese #Website #Watermark
https://www.winandmac.com/2022/09/ccp-new-way-to-restrict-freedom-of-speech/
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大陸網站為國安加入「盲水印」？ 恐怖方式阻止網民截圖變大翻譯運動、進一步打壓 - winandmac.com 視麥媒體
香港有網民Ben今日撰寫文章，提到深圳河北各大網絡平台包括豆瓣和知乎﹐都已加入所謂的「盲水印」。這表示網民截圖的時候，圖片上會以水印方式留有本身的登錄資料、地理資料，但用家肉眼睇唔到，所以俗稱「盲水印」。要翻查有關資料，只可通過專用軟件解讀頻域訊息frequency domain filtering。這表示大陸網民偷偷cap圖，俾外國做大翻譯運動等情況的話，就可以很容易追查到，並找出「內鬼」拘捕相關網民。 Ben在文章也提到，這種技術原本是用來保護版權的，但當年會用的情況很少。「現在大陸大規模投放在盲水…
Case of the 47 democrats update: Lau Wing-hong & Wong Pak-yu's hearing
Lau Wing-hong and Wong Pak-yu, who planned to plead guilty, attended their hearings on 8 Oct 2022.
Lau stated that since his legal aid application was cancelled, he had to represent himself. He requested a Chinese hearing since "we are all Chinese" and this "shows the spirit of national security", yet his request was denied by the judge.
When discussing their sentences, both Lau and Wong wished to be sentenced before the hearing.
Source: The Witness #Sep08
#47Democrats #Chinese #LauWingHong #WongPakYu
https://bit.ly/3qlENDm
Lau Wing-hong and Wong Pak-yu, who planned to plead guilty, attended their hearings on 8 Oct 2022.
Lau stated that since his legal aid application was cancelled, he had to represent himself. He requested a Chinese hearing since "we are all Chinese" and this "shows the spirit of national security", yet his request was denied by the judge.
When discussing their sentences, both Lau and Wong wished to be sentenced before the hearing.
Source: The Witness #Sep08
#47Democrats #Chinese #LauWingHong #WongPakYu
https://bit.ly/3qlENDm
Exclusive: University of Hong Kong makes library users register to access some politically sensitive books
The library at Hong Kong’s top university has introduced a new system under which readers must register in advance to gain access to some politically sensitive books or archive materials.
A Hong Kong researcher said the new policy, which follows moves by the city’s public libraries to remove some titles, might impede study of more “sensitive” topics.
The new system has been installed at the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) Special Collections, a space separated by a glass wall within the Main Library building. The area “houses a unique collection of Hong Kong materials, rare books, and microforms,” according to HKU’s website.
Source: HKFP #Oct31
#HKU #Library #Sensitive #Book
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/10/31/exclusive-university-of-hong-kong-makes-library-users-register-to-access-some-politically-sensitive-books
The library at Hong Kong’s top university has introduced a new system under which readers must register in advance to gain access to some politically sensitive books or archive materials.
A Hong Kong researcher said the new policy, which follows moves by the city’s public libraries to remove some titles, might impede study of more “sensitive” topics.
The new system has been installed at the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) Special Collections, a space separated by a glass wall within the Main Library building. The area “houses a unique collection of Hong Kong materials, rare books, and microforms,” according to HKU’s website.
Source: HKFP #Oct31
#HKU #Library #Sensitive #Book
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/10/31/exclusive-university-of-hong-kong-makes-library-users-register-to-access-some-politically-sensitive-books
The High Court orders confiscation of Spark Alliance's 70 million
The High Court ordered the confiscation of 70 million from Spark Alliance, an organisation that helped raise funds for activists arrested in the anti-ELAB movement. The police stated that since two involved parties escaped, they applied for a court order for the condiscation, which the judge approved because it was in line with the law.
Spark Alliance was formed in 2016 after the Mongkok riot. During the movement in 2019, they raised funds to support arrested activists' legal and daily life needs. The police arrested 4 people from this organsiation on 19 Dec 2019, accusing them of money laundering and froze around 70 million.
Source: Inmedia #Sep26
#SparkAlliance #HighCourt #Orders #Confiscation
https://bit.ly/3DVyRca
The High Court ordered the confiscation of 70 million from Spark Alliance, an organisation that helped raise funds for activists arrested in the anti-ELAB movement. The police stated that since two involved parties escaped, they applied for a court order for the condiscation, which the judge approved because it was in line with the law.
Spark Alliance was formed in 2016 after the Mongkok riot. During the movement in 2019, they raised funds to support arrested activists' legal and daily life needs. The police arrested 4 people from this organsiation on 19 Dec 2019, accusing them of money laundering and froze around 70 million.
Source: Inmedia #Sep26
#SparkAlliance #HighCourt #Orders #Confiscation
https://bit.ly/3DVyRca
Wray: China continues to 'lie, cheat, and steal' in bid for tech dominance
FBI director Christopher Wray said Monday that newly disclosed charges against Chinese intelligence officers are the latest example of China's efforts to gain an unfair economic advantage over U.S. companies, particularly in the technology sphere.
Two Chinese intelligence officers are accused of attempting to "obstruct, influence, and impede a criminal prosecution" of a China-based global telecommunications company, U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland said during a news conference Monday. The company was not identified. The complaint against the two intelligence officers was unsealed Monday in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Garland said.
Source: Protocol #Oct24
#FBI #China #US #Technology
https://t.co/uKDDhtaJYp
FBI director Christopher Wray said Monday that newly disclosed charges against Chinese intelligence officers are the latest example of China's efforts to gain an unfair economic advantage over U.S. companies, particularly in the technology sphere.
Two Chinese intelligence officers are accused of attempting to "obstruct, influence, and impede a criminal prosecution" of a China-based global telecommunications company, U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland said during a news conference Monday. The company was not identified. The complaint against the two intelligence officers was unsealed Monday in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Garland said.
Source: Protocol #Oct24
#FBI #China #US #Technology
https://t.co/uKDDhtaJYp
UK Media: China had been stocking PPEs months before the pandemic outbreak
Three years since the COVID-19 pandemic has started, US former officials revealed that China had been stocking personal protective equipment a few months before announcing the pandemic, including limiting exports of these products and purchasing them from the West. This showed that the CCP tried to hide the truth about the pandemic, confirming the theory of a Wuhan laboratory creating the coroanvirus.
The Daily Telegraph reported on 8 Oct that China had been stocking PPEs a few months before announcing the COVID-19 pandemic, including limiting the exports of gowns and masks. At the same time, China purchased these PPEs from Europe, US and Australia. These foundings raised suspcision on the source of the coronavirus and the time of the outbreak.
Source: RFA #Oct10
#China #COVID19 #PPE #Pandemic
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/covid-10102022113254.html
Three years since the COVID-19 pandemic has started, US former officials revealed that China had been stocking personal protective equipment a few months before announcing the pandemic, including limiting exports of these products and purchasing them from the West. This showed that the CCP tried to hide the truth about the pandemic, confirming the theory of a Wuhan laboratory creating the coroanvirus.
The Daily Telegraph reported on 8 Oct that China had been stocking PPEs a few months before announcing the COVID-19 pandemic, including limiting the exports of gowns and masks. At the same time, China purchased these PPEs from Europe, US and Australia. These foundings raised suspcision on the source of the coronavirus and the time of the outbreak.
Source: RFA #Oct10
#China #COVID19 #PPE #Pandemic
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/covid-10102022113254.html
Pro-democracy publishing house in Thailand targeted for shutdown by Chinese buyer
A pro-democracy publishing house in Thailand was approached by a Chinese businessman who wanted to pay it to shut down to boost his relationship with Beijing in the wake of the ruling Chinese Communist Party congress, its editors said in a statement.
A private investigation agency contacted Sam Yan Press in May with an offer of two million baht from a Chinese businessman who wanted to buy the company in order to shut it down, the publishing house said in a statement on its website dated Oct. 26.
Source: RFA #Oct28
#Thailand #Beijing #Businessman #CCP
https://t.co/NygVq66J94
A pro-democracy publishing house in Thailand was approached by a Chinese businessman who wanted to pay it to shut down to boost his relationship with Beijing in the wake of the ruling Chinese Communist Party congress, its editors said in a statement.
A private investigation agency contacted Sam Yan Press in May with an offer of two million baht from a Chinese businessman who wanted to buy the company in order to shut it down, the publishing house said in a statement on its website dated Oct. 26.
Source: RFA #Oct28
#Thailand #Beijing #Businessman #CCP
https://t.co/NygVq66J94
UK summons China diplomat over Hong Kong protester beating at consulate, as MP says consul-general involved
full article: Hong Kong Free Press #Oct19
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/10/18/breaking-uk-summons-chinese-rep-over-beating-of-hong-kong-protester-outside-manchester-consulate/
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full article: Hong Kong Free Press #Oct19
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UK summons China diplomat over Hong Kong protester beating at consulate, as MP says consul-general involved
The UK’s foreign minister has summoned the Chinese chargé d’affaires after a Hong Kong protester was dragged into the Chinese consulate grounds in Manchester and beaten up on Sunday, as a major Communist Party Congress began in Beijing.
Minister of State Jesse Norman told parliament that the government was “extremely concerned” about officials allegedly beating demonstrators, and they will meet with the Chinese ambassador’s deputy on Tuesday afternoon.
“Peaceful protest, as this house has always recognised, is a fundamental part of British society and our way of life,” he said.
Lawmakers repeatedly urged the government to oust any Chinese officials found to be involved in the incident, during the Q&A session at parliament. “It is a question of law as to what offences were committed on British soil,” Norman said.
He added that the Chinese ambassador Zheng Zeguang had not been summoned, when asked by MP Iain Duncan Smith.
full article: Hong Kong Free Press #Oct19
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/10/18/breaking-uk-summons-chinese-rep-over-beating-of-hong-kong-protester-outside-manchester-consulate/
see also:
China Consulate in Manchester Drags Hong Kong Protesters Inside Gate and Assaults Them, Damaging Props and Tearing Out Hair
https://publielectoral.lat/BeWaterHK/978
#CCP #ManchesterConsulate #HongKongProtest #UKParliament
The UK’s foreign minister has summoned the Chinese chargé d’affaires after a Hong Kong protester was dragged into the Chinese consulate grounds in Manchester and beaten up on Sunday, as a major Communist Party Congress began in Beijing.
Minister of State Jesse Norman told parliament that the government was “extremely concerned” about officials allegedly beating demonstrators, and they will meet with the Chinese ambassador’s deputy on Tuesday afternoon.
“Peaceful protest, as this house has always recognised, is a fundamental part of British society and our way of life,” he said.
Lawmakers repeatedly urged the government to oust any Chinese officials found to be involved in the incident, during the Q&A session at parliament. “It is a question of law as to what offences were committed on British soil,” Norman said.
He added that the Chinese ambassador Zheng Zeguang had not been summoned, when asked by MP Iain Duncan Smith.
full article: Hong Kong Free Press #Oct19
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/10/18/breaking-uk-summons-chinese-rep-over-beating-of-hong-kong-protester-outside-manchester-consulate/
see also:
China Consulate in Manchester Drags Hong Kong Protesters Inside Gate and Assaults Them, Damaging Props and Tearing Out Hair
https://publielectoral.lat/BeWaterHK/978
#CCP #ManchesterConsulate #HongKongProtest #UKParliament
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
UK summons China diplomat over Hong Kong protester beating at consulate, as MP says consul-general involved
The UK’s foreign minister has summoned the Chinese chargé d’affaires after a Hong Kong protester was dragged into the Chinese consulate grounds in Manchester and beaten up on Sunday, as a major Communist Party Congress began in Beijing. Minister of State…
Lawmakers urge more scrutiny of Chinese firms in wake of charges
Members of Congress are urging more scrutiny of Chinese companies in the U.S. after the Justice Department this week announced that two Chinese agents sought to obstruct prosecution of a telecommunications company reported to be Huawei Technologies.
The criminal charges unsealed Monday against the two Chinese intelligence officers are the latest twist in the case against the company, which the department indicted in 2020 for federal racketeering and conspiring to steal U.S. companies’ trade secrets. The Justice Department described the company as “a global telecommunications company that is a charged defendant in an ongoing prosecution.” The New York Times reported that the company was Huawei.
Source: Rollcall #Oct26
#Chinese #US #Huawei #Scrutiny
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Members of Congress are urging more scrutiny of Chinese companies in the U.S. after the Justice Department this week announced that two Chinese agents sought to obstruct prosecution of a telecommunications company reported to be Huawei Technologies.
The criminal charges unsealed Monday against the two Chinese intelligence officers are the latest twist in the case against the company, which the department indicted in 2020 for federal racketeering and conspiring to steal U.S. companies’ trade secrets. The Justice Department described the company as “a global telecommunications company that is a charged defendant in an ongoing prosecution.” The New York Times reported that the company was Huawei.
Source: Rollcall #Oct26
#Chinese #US #Huawei #Scrutiny
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Hong Kong’s 47 democrats national security case: 19 things since March 2021 you must know
By Translated by BeWaterHK – Sep 3, 2022 • 15 September 2022
A total of 47 democrats were charged with "conspiracy to subversion" for participating in and organising the "35+ primary election" in Hong Kong. Committal proceedings were completed in July 2022 for transfer to the High Court. Under Magistrates Ordinance Section 87A (Restrictions on reports of committal proceedings), journalists have been prevented from reporting on the pre-trial hearings until the win in the appeal by Tonyee Chow Hang-tung to remove media report restrictions on court proceedings of a case related to Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China (HKASPDMC)…
Reporter: Alvin Chan • 18 August 2022
#47Democrats #NSL #HighCourt #AlvinChan
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By Translated by BeWaterHK – Sep 3, 2022 • 15 September 2022
A total of 47 democrats were charged with "conspiracy to subversion" for participating in and organising the "35+ primary election" in Hong Kong. Committal proceedings were completed in July 2022 for transfer to the High Court. Under Magistrates Ordinance Section 87A (Restrictions on reports of committal proceedings), journalists have been prevented from reporting on the pre-trial hearings until the win in the appeal by Tonyee Chow Hang-tung to remove media report restrictions on court proceedings of a case related to Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China (HKASPDMC)…
Reporter: Alvin Chan • 18 August 2022
#47Democrats #NSL #HighCourt #AlvinChan
Full Story：
https://telegra.ph/Hong-Kongs-47-democrats-national-security-case-19-things-since-March-2021-you-must-know-09-14
Judicial repression becomes the norm in Hong Kong
On 26 September 2022, a university professor, two former lawmakers, a Cantopop singer and a Catholic cardinal were charged by the Hong Kong government for failing to register a humanitarian aid fund with the police. The five defendants — 90-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen, singer Denise Ho, cultural studies professor Po-Keung Hui and former lawmakers Margaret Ng and Cyd Ho — are well-known supporters of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
The five founded the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund in 2019 to assist protestors who faced financial difficulties in seeking legal and medical assistance during the six-month-long anti-extradition bill movement. The Fund also sponsored various civil society activities, including peaceful rallies and international advocacy…
Source: Eastasiaforum #Oct26
#HumanitarianReliefFund #NSL #Democracy #Movement #HongKong
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On 26 September 2022, a university professor, two former lawmakers, a Cantopop singer and a Catholic cardinal were charged by the Hong Kong government for failing to register a humanitarian aid fund with the police. The five defendants — 90-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen, singer Denise Ho, cultural studies professor Po-Keung Hui and former lawmakers Margaret Ng and Cyd Ho — are well-known supporters of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
The five founded the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund in 2019 to assist protestors who faced financial difficulties in seeking legal and medical assistance during the six-month-long anti-extradition bill movement. The Fund also sponsored various civil society activities, including peaceful rallies and international advocacy…
Source: Eastasiaforum #Oct26
#HumanitarianReliefFund #NSL #Democracy #Movement #HongKong
https://t.co/mHhmJ3Wc17