Forwarded from Hong Kong protest news, by the /r/HongKong reddit live team
(International reactions: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) | Press freedom)
Source: RSF’s 2021 “Press freedom predators” gallery – old tyrants, two women and a European
https://twitter.com/RSF_inter/status/1411940172724326401?s=20
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The first two women predators are both from Asia. One is Carrie Lam, who heads a government that was still democratic when she took over. The chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since 2017, Lam has proved to be the puppet of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and now openly supports his predatory policies towards the media. They led to the closure of Hong Kong’s leading independent newspaper, Apple Daily, on 24 June and the jailing of its founder, Jimmy Lai, a 2020 RSF Press Freedom laureate.
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Source: RSF’s 2021 “Press freedom predators” gallery – old tyrants, two women and a European
https://twitter.com/RSF_inter/status/1411940172724326401?s=20
(u/KvasirsBlod)
Twitter
RSF
RSF unveils a list of "Press freedom predators", those of 37 heads of state or government who crack down massively on #PressFreedom – which for the first time includes two women and a European predator. rsf.org/en/news/rsfs-2…
#CarrieLam is 1 of the 2 women who are listed as #PressFreedom predator. But she is only a puppet. The biggest freedom predator is #CCP.
Beijing introduces a propaganda department for #HongKong, further eradicating #PressFreedom.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-24/beijing-expands-footprint-in-hong-kong-with-new-departments
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-24/beijing-expands-footprint-in-hong-kong-with-new-departments
Bloomberg
Beijing Expands Footprint in Hong Kong With New Departments
China’s cabinet-level office overseeing Hong Kong has expanded by creating two departments to oversee propaganda and security affairs, local media reported, signaling Beijing’s growing footprint in the financial hub.
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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
the latest update on #pressfreedom in #HongKong. What if this independent news outlets are also force to be closed? Will #HK become another #XinJiang?
#freedomofspeech
#FightForFreedom
#StandWithHongKong
#HKDemocracyNow
#freedomofspeech
#FightForFreedom
#StandWithHongKong
#HKDemocracyNow
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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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How to destroy #journalism? Force them to #lie. No one should be surprised that the new #hongkong puppet govt using these old #authoritarian tactics.
#ccp #fuckccp #boycottchina #china #pressfreedom
#ccp #fuckccp #boycottchina #china #pressfreedom
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Seems like #CCP knows no #HongKonger would find these people guilty of the sham #nationalsecuritylaw.
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#hongkong #china #jimmylai #freedomofspeech #pressfreedom #democracy
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#hongkong #china #jimmylai #freedomofspeech #pressfreedom #democracy
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
Hong Kong Democracy Movement
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…
Dec 18: According to an exclusive investigation by The Washington Post, Andy Li Yu-hin, one of the "12 Hong Kongers," may have been coerced into accusing Jimmy Lai, the founder of Apple Daily. During his detention in China, Li Yu-hin faced torture and harsh conditions. He was forced to sit on a concrete stool for prolonged periods and experienced sleep deprivation. Upon his return to Hong Kong, Li Yu-hin's testimony implicating Jimmy Lai raises concerns about the potential influence and pressure exerted on him. This case sheds light on the ongoing complexities surrounding the 2019 Hong Kong protests. #HongKong #12HongKongers #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #PressFreedom #Coercion #HumanRights #PhotonMedia
Hong Kong Democracy Movement
人類自由指數香港排名暴跌原因 分析:香港和中國的距離愈來愈近 2021年香港發生了甚麼事?《蘋果日報》被抄家,公司亦隨之而結束。之後《立場新聞》兩位總編亦被捕,公司停運。 這一年,維園燭光不再,支聯會亦在《國安法》陰霾下宣告解散,副主席鄒幸彤被捕;之後民陣、職工盟及教協等立足香港多年的團體,亦自行解散。連參與初選亦被視為違法,47人在當年的年初被捕,案件至今仍未審結。 13年前人類自由指數排名第3的香港,近年不斷下跌,最新的整體排名在全球165個國家地區中,已由去年的第34位再暴跌至46位。當中經濟…
Hong Kong's freedom ranking has sharply declined as it moves closer to China. The closure of Apple Daily, arrests of editors, dissolution of prominent organizations, and crackdown on democratic activities have contributed to this decline. Hong Kong now ranks 46th in global freedom index. #HongKong #FreedomIndex #PressFreedom #NationalSecurityLaw
Hong Kong Democracy Movement
保護記者委員會發表最新的報告,指截至去年 12 月 1 日,全球有 320 名記者正被囚禁。其中中國有多達 44 名新聞工作者在囚,人數為全球排名第一。報告亦提及香港的情況,指在 2021 年被關押的香港新聞工作者,其案件處理仍持續延誤。 保護記者委員會指,全球有 320 名記者正失去人身自由,數字是 1992 年有紀錄以來第二高。最多記者被囚的國家依次序為中國(44 名新聞工作者入獄)、緬甸(43)、白羅斯(28)、俄羅斯(22)、越南(19),及以色列(17)。 香港方面,報告指 2021 年被拘…
Latest report by the Committee to Protect Journalists reveals that 320 journalists worldwide are currently imprisoned, with China topping the list at 44 journalists in detention. The report also highlights the situation in Hong Kong, where the cases of detained journalists continue to face significant delays in processing. The prolonged detention of media mogul Jimmy Lai under the national security law is a stark example. Press freedom remains under threat. #PressFreedom #JournalistsBehindBars #HongKong #China #JimmyLai
Hong Kong Democracy Movement
7.1立會|王宗堯等4人暴動罪成還押 兩記者暴動無罪、進入立會範圍罪成准保釋 https://bit.ly/3HJL2cR
In the July 1 Legislative Council riot case, actor Gregory Wong and 5 others stood trial. After 34 days of hearings, 4 were convicted of rioting, including Wong. One defendant, Lam Kam-kwan, also found guilty of criminal damage. The charges against 2 self-proclaimed journalists were not established, but they were convicted of "entering or remaining in the meeting hall." Two reporters were granted bail, while the rest remain in custody. Sentencing set for March 16. Concerns raised over press freedom in the verdict.
The conviction of journalists in the July 1 Legislative Council riot case raises concerns about the Hong Kong court system's treatment of journalists and its alleged neglect of evidence. The verdict appears to overlook the importance of press freedom and fails to consider the evidence presented. This raises worries about potential limitations on journalists' ability to carry out their work. Upholding a free and independent press is crucial for a democratic society. #PressFreedom
The conviction of journalists in the July 1 Legislative Council riot case raises concerns about the Hong Kong court system's treatment of journalists and its alleged neglect of evidence. The verdict appears to overlook the importance of press freedom and fails to consider the evidence presented. This raises worries about potential limitations on journalists' ability to carry out their work. Upholding a free and independent press is crucial for a democratic society. #PressFreedom