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#AppleDaily, Hong Kong’s largest independent paper, was recently forced to shut down. What will this mean for the future of #HongKong? And why is killing press freedom in Hong Kong actually a bad move for the #CCP?
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The Observer view on China’s human rights abuses in Hong Kong
China did not wait long to demonstrate its contempt for last weekend’s criticism by G7 countries of human rights abuses in Hong Kong. By ordering the arrest of the editor-in-chief and four senior executives of the Apple Daily newspaper for allegedly conspiring with “foreign forces”, Xi Jinping and the Communist party sent a crude message of defiance to the west.
That China’s president and his Beijing apparatchiks were responsible for this provocatively timed injustice is not in serious doubt. Hong Kong’s 2019-20 pro-democracy protests, which Apple Daily supported, shook the CCP’s power monopoly and amour propre in ways not seen since Tiananmen Square. It has been punishing the ex-British colony ever since.
Source: The Guardian #Jun20
https://t.co/RTKErWXjLu
#China #HumanRights #HongKong #AppleDaily #Journalists
China did not wait long to demonstrate its contempt for last weekend’s criticism by G7 countries of human rights abuses in Hong Kong. By ordering the arrest of the editor-in-chief and four senior executives of the Apple Daily newspaper for allegedly conspiring with “foreign forces”, Xi Jinping and the Communist party sent a crude message of defiance to the west.
That China’s president and his Beijing apparatchiks were responsible for this provocatively timed injustice is not in serious doubt. Hong Kong’s 2019-20 pro-democracy protests, which Apple Daily supported, shook the CCP’s power monopoly and amour propre in ways not seen since Tiananmen Square. It has been punishing the ex-British colony ever since.
Source: The Guardian #Jun20
https://t.co/RTKErWXjLu
#China #HumanRights #HongKong #AppleDaily #Journalists
The European Parliament adopted the #HongKong resolution.
It includes:
sanctioning
lifeboat scheme
#BoycottBeijingOlympics
suspend extradition bill
demand banks to release assets belongs to activists (#HSBC)
consider commemorate July1 as #StandWithHongKong day
https://twitter.com/EnginEroglu_FW/status/1413144885654212618?s=19
It includes:
sanctioning
lifeboat scheme
#BoycottBeijingOlympics
suspend extradition bill
demand banks to release assets belongs to activists (#HSBC)
consider commemorate July1 as #StandWithHongKong day
https://twitter.com/EnginEroglu_FW/status/1413144885654212618?s=19
Biden Administration recently sanctioned 7 officials from Liaison's office to hold them accountable for #HongKong's crackdown & #AppleDaily close down.
Comparing to previous sanctions, they are lower level officials. The effect towards #CCP or #HKGov is limited. Rather than giving #CCPChina pressure, it gives a signal to them that what US can do to preserve #HumanRight in HK & pretect US citizen is limited.
On contrary, because the effect on the sanction is limited, #Beijing will impose harder policies on HK.
Comparing to previous sanctions, they are lower level officials. The effect towards #CCP or #HKGov is limited. Rather than giving #CCPChina pressure, it gives a signal to them that what US can do to preserve #HumanRight in HK & pretect US citizen is limited.
On contrary, because the effect on the sanction is limited, #Beijing will impose harder policies on HK.
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#AppleDaily has been murdered for several months. The gap it left in #HongKong has been deeply felt. How was it like working for such a controversial media? How is like for their former staff now? Watch this #NHK documentary to find out.
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Thank you NHK for preserving what #HK loves, which was destroyed by an uncivilised tyrant.
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#CCP #china #pressfreedom #freedomofspeech #beijing
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Thank you NHK for preserving what #HK loves, which was destroyed by an uncivilised tyrant.
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#CCP #china #pressfreedom #freedomofspeech #beijing
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#Solidarity
Hundreds of Hongkongers in UK protest against clampdown of press freedom in Hong Kong
On January 8 and January 9, 2022 Hongkongers in the United Kingdom assembled in 7 cities to protest against Hong Kong authorities' crackdown on press freedom.
Clad in black, many Hongkongers were seen holding homemade handbills and banners calling for international community's attention over the deterioration of freedom in Hong Kong.
Holding hands and singing the protest song, "Glory to Hong Kong", long human chains were seen in Newcastle, Birmingham, Kingston, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Aberdeen to show solidarity and support for journalists arrested by national security police in Hong Kong.
Sources: Apple Daily HK, Whats News Media; Harbour of freedom, and Free HK; #Jan9
#PressFreedom #StandNews #CitizenNews #AppleDaily #UK
#HumanChain
Hundreds of Hongkongers in UK protest against clampdown of press freedom in Hong Kong
On January 8 and January 9, 2022 Hongkongers in the United Kingdom assembled in 7 cities to protest against Hong Kong authorities' crackdown on press freedom.
Clad in black, many Hongkongers were seen holding homemade handbills and banners calling for international community's attention over the deterioration of freedom in Hong Kong.
Holding hands and singing the protest song, "Glory to Hong Kong", long human chains were seen in Newcastle, Birmingham, Kingston, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Aberdeen to show solidarity and support for journalists arrested by national security police in Hong Kong.
Sources: Apple Daily HK, Whats News Media; Harbour of freedom, and Free HK; #Jan9
#PressFreedom #StandNews #CitizenNews #AppleDaily #UK
#HumanChain
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British lawyers defending Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai say they have received threats
//Barristers from a British law firm who are representing jailed Hong Kong tycoon and democracy campaigner #JimmyLai said on July 7, 2022 they had received anonymous e-mails warning them against travelling to the city to defend him.
Lai is among the most prominent people in Hong Kong to be charged under a #National SecurityLaw that Beijing imposed in June 2020 to punish terrorism, collusion with foreign forces, subversion and secession with possible life imprisonment.
The barristers - Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Jonathan Price and Jennifer Robinson from Doughty Street Chambers - told Reuters the messages came from a generic Gmail address.
"A person that refuses to abide by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region could be extradited...from other jurisdictions. Foreign nationals will be charged with the offences of subversion," one of the e-mails said. "You have been warned not to attempt entry or land in Chinese territory."
The barristers declined to say if they would be travelling to Hong Kong for the trial.
"Threatening journalists, campaigners and lawyers within Hong Kong has been happening for some time," the barristers said in an e-mail.
"Now these intimidatory tactics are spreading outside the borders of China and Hong Kong."
Police said in a statement they were concerned about the media reports and "strongly condemn the act of impersonating police officers". They appealed to those concerned to provide further information.
The government did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether the barristers would be allowed to enter Hong Kong.
Baroness Helena Kennedy, Director of the International Bar Association's Institute of Fundamental Rights, condemned what she said was an act of intimidation.
"Intimidating the lawyers who act for citizens pursuing freedom and democracy is the tactic of an authoritarian regime," she said.
"Jimmy Lai's right to instruct international lawyers of his choice is fundamental to a fair trial. The Hong Kong authorities seem to have abandoned the values which underpin the rule of law."//
Source: Reuters #Jul7
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/british-lawyers-defending-hong-kong-tycoon-say-they-receive-threats-2022-07-07/
#PoliceState #CCP #Intimidation #FairTrial #Lawyer #Court #AppleDaily #NextMedia
//Barristers from a British law firm who are representing jailed Hong Kong tycoon and democracy campaigner #JimmyLai said on July 7, 2022 they had received anonymous e-mails warning them against travelling to the city to defend him.
Lai is among the most prominent people in Hong Kong to be charged under a #National SecurityLaw that Beijing imposed in June 2020 to punish terrorism, collusion with foreign forces, subversion and secession with possible life imprisonment.
The barristers - Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Jonathan Price and Jennifer Robinson from Doughty Street Chambers - told Reuters the messages came from a generic Gmail address.
"A person that refuses to abide by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region could be extradited...from other jurisdictions. Foreign nationals will be charged with the offences of subversion," one of the e-mails said. "You have been warned not to attempt entry or land in Chinese territory."
The barristers declined to say if they would be travelling to Hong Kong for the trial.
"Threatening journalists, campaigners and lawyers within Hong Kong has been happening for some time," the barristers said in an e-mail.
"Now these intimidatory tactics are spreading outside the borders of China and Hong Kong."
Police said in a statement they were concerned about the media reports and "strongly condemn the act of impersonating police officers". They appealed to those concerned to provide further information.
The government did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether the barristers would be allowed to enter Hong Kong.
Baroness Helena Kennedy, Director of the International Bar Association's Institute of Fundamental Rights, condemned what she said was an act of intimidation.
"Intimidating the lawyers who act for citizens pursuing freedom and democracy is the tactic of an authoritarian regime," she said.
"Jimmy Lai's right to instruct international lawyers of his choice is fundamental to a fair trial. The Hong Kong authorities seem to have abandoned the values which underpin the rule of law."//
Source: Reuters #Jul7
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/british-lawyers-defending-hong-kong-tycoon-say-they-receive-threats-2022-07-07/
#PoliceState #CCP #Intimidation #FairTrial #Lawyer #Court #AppleDaily #NextMedia
Reuters
Lawyers defending Hong Kong tycoon say they have received threats
Barristers from a British law firm who are representing jailed Hong Kong tycoon and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai said on Thursday they had received anonymous e-mails warning them against travelling to the city to defend him.
Dec 18: Founder of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai, along with three Apple companies, is being tried in the High Court for charges of conspiring with foreign forces and conspiracy to publish seditious publications. The case raises concerns about how the national security law threatens human rights in Hong Kong. Notably, Lai has already spent over 3 years in jail before the trial, highlighting the government's practice of punishing political prisoners even before their day in court. The trial continues tomorrow. #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #PressFreedom #HumanRights #NationalSecurityLaw #HighCourt
Dec 19: Founder of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai, and three Apple companies continue their trial on charges of conspiring with foreign forces and publishing seditious publications. Yesterday, the defense argued that the prosecution's addition of sedition charges exceeded the time limit for prosecution. Today, they added that the prosecution should have timely initiated charges due to the six-month limit for sedition offenses. The prosecution contends that the conspiracy was ongoing, citing over 160 seditious publications released by Lai within two years. The judge will rule on the legal dispute this Friday.
Legal dispute arises as the six-month time limit for sedition offenses becomes a focal point in the trial of Jimmy Lai and the Apple Daily companies. Defense argues charges exceed the limit, questioning court jurisdiction. Prosecution contends ongoing conspiracy justifies charges. Ruling expected Friday. #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #Trial #LegalDispute #SeditionCharges
Legal dispute arises as the six-month time limit for sedition offenses becomes a focal point in the trial of Jimmy Lai and the Apple Daily companies. Defense argues charges exceed the limit, questioning court jurisdiction. Prosecution contends ongoing conspiracy justifies charges. Ruling expected Friday. #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #Trial #LegalDispute #SeditionCharges
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華郵：李宇軒中國拘留期間遭虐待 返港後指證黎智英
《華盛頓郵報》今（18日）發表獨家調查報道，指「12港人案」之一的李宇軒被中國拘留期間遭虐待，日間被迫盤腿坐在混凝土櫈子，晚上在不同時間突然被叫醒。報道引述7位知情人士表示，從李宇軒的牢房一直能聽到尖叫聲。李宇軒返港後，成為證人指證《壹傳媒》創辦人黎智英。
《華郵》引述多位知情人士透露，「12港人」被送到深圳鹽田看守所後，被分開關押在單人牢房，有兩名警衛輪流24小時監視他們，即使上廁所也要監視，牢房內燈光一直開着。
報道形容，他們通常不准在牢房內四處走動。除了吃飯和審訊，白天他們被迫盤腿坐在混凝土凳子上，直到關節變得疼痛。
到了晚上，他們會在毫無明顯原因的情況下在不同的時間被叫醒，亦從未被允許外出。
熟悉情況的人士表示，在最初的幾個月裏，審訊是毫不停歇的，如果他們不詳細描述他們的逃跑的情況，警衛會威脅將他們送到新疆。
李宇軒在2021年3月22日在中國刑滿出獄，同日由深圳移交香港警方，並送往小欖精神病中心，他被控「串謀勾結外國勢力或者境外勢力危害國家安全」等罪名。案情指他與《壹傳媒》創辦人黎智英、黎的助手Mark Simon以及劉祖迪等人，在2019年反修例運動期間，控制「重光團隊」呼籲外國制裁中國和香港。
《華郵》披露，報道內容根據香港、中國的法庭文件、由《華郵》獲得或審閱的監獄監視錄像和信件、訪問多位被中國拘留的人、以及與接近李宇軒和黎智英的人的訪談。他們表示，同意接受採訪因為擔心這個案件將被用來重新編寫2019年香港抗議活動的敘述，並希望有一個事實的歷史記錄。
#李宇軒 #12港人 #黎智英 #陽光司法 #JimmyLai #蘋果日報 #AppleDaily #新聞自由無價 #守護真相 #撐蘋果 #壹傳媒 #滅聲
報導：光傳媒 Photon Media www.photonmedia.net
《華盛頓郵報》今（18日）發表獨家調查報道，指「12港人案」之一的李宇軒被中國拘留期間遭虐待，日間被迫盤腿坐在混凝土櫈子，晚上在不同時間突然被叫醒。報道引述7位知情人士表示，從李宇軒的牢房一直能聽到尖叫聲。李宇軒返港後，成為證人指證《壹傳媒》創辦人黎智英。
《華郵》引述多位知情人士透露，「12港人」被送到深圳鹽田看守所後，被分開關押在單人牢房，有兩名警衛輪流24小時監視他們，即使上廁所也要監視，牢房內燈光一直開着。
報道形容，他們通常不准在牢房內四處走動。除了吃飯和審訊，白天他們被迫盤腿坐在混凝土凳子上，直到關節變得疼痛。
到了晚上，他們會在毫無明顯原因的情況下在不同的時間被叫醒，亦從未被允許外出。
熟悉情況的人士表示，在最初的幾個月裏，審訊是毫不停歇的，如果他們不詳細描述他們的逃跑的情況，警衛會威脅將他們送到新疆。
李宇軒在2021年3月22日在中國刑滿出獄，同日由深圳移交香港警方，並送往小欖精神病中心，他被控「串謀勾結外國勢力或者境外勢力危害國家安全」等罪名。案情指他與《壹傳媒》創辦人黎智英、黎的助手Mark Simon以及劉祖迪等人，在2019年反修例運動期間，控制「重光團隊」呼籲外國制裁中國和香港。
《華郵》披露，報道內容根據香港、中國的法庭文件、由《華郵》獲得或審閱的監獄監視錄像和信件、訪問多位被中國拘留的人、以及與接近李宇軒和黎智英的人的訪談。他們表示，同意接受採訪因為擔心這個案件將被用來重新編寫2019年香港抗議活動的敘述，並希望有一個事實的歷史記錄。
#李宇軒 #12港人 #黎智英 #陽光司法 #JimmyLai #蘋果日報 #AppleDaily #新聞自由無價 #守護真相 #撐蘋果 #壹傳媒 #滅聲
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