Hong Kong court refuses bail bid by activist Chow Hang-tung ahead of national security trial

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/21/hong-kong-court-refuses-bail-bid-by-activist-chow-hang-tung-ahead-of-national-security-trial/

Last of 12 Hongkongers caught by China during escape bid to plead guilty to 2019 protest charge

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/21/last-of-12-hongkongers-caught-by-china-during-escape-bid-to-plead-guilty-to-2019-protest-charge/

Chinese University of Hong Kong head thanks former vice-president for service after unprecedented sacking

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/22/chinese-university-of-hong-kong-head-thanks-former-vice-president-for-service-after-unprecedented-sacking/

BREAKING: Hong Kong court upholds media mogul Jimmy Lai’s sedition charge in national security trial

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/22/breaking-hong-kong-court-upholds-media-mogul-jimmy-lais-sedition-charge-in-national-security-trial/

https://publielectoral.lat/rthk_new_e/41774
What he really means is, do what we tell you, say what we want you to say, and if you don't like it, shut up.

Hong Kong judiciary to test run live broadcasts of court hearings at top court in January

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/22/hong-kong-judiciary-to-test-run-live-broadcasts-of-court-hearings-at-top-court-in-january/

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。當中經濟自由雖得8.55分，僅次新加坡續排第2，但在人身自由方面只得7.10分，由62位再跌至82位；言論自由更加下跌至110位，至於集會及結社自由，更排在接近底部的第146位，治安得分則微升。

#自由指數 #國安法 #言論自由 #消失的民主自由 #新聞自由無價

報導：自由亞洲粵語 @rfacantonese

中共：唱衰經濟為國安問題 警告網紅注意言論免觸紅線
陸網民：等於官方認證中國經濟已沒救了

中國社交平台微博周四通知網紅，不要發表唱衰經濟言論，否則將觸及紅線。中國國家安全部12月15日發文，表明「堅決築牢經濟安全屏障」，強調經濟安全是國安的重要組成部分，揚言打擊懲治經濟安全領域危害國安的違法犯罪活動。網絡截圖顯示，「微博財經」、「微博股票」周四通知該領域的網紅，警告「近期發博請務必注意言論尺度，切勿發布任何唱衰經濟的言論」；「微博法律」還在一個群組發布通知，「近期對於唱衰經濟的處置將會很重，請大家發博時勿觸及紅線」。

報導：棱角 The Points points-media.com

#支爆 #支爆近了 #國安問題 #紅線 #牆国 #思想箝制

願榮光禁制令上訴案 律政司獲准新增上訴理據
https://bit.ly/3RUrKHm

【蘋果案】官裁煽動刊物罪非逾時檢控 去信法庭「提出告發」未等黎智英上庭 已屬啟動程序
https://bit.ly/3GVeCLS

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

拜登正式簽署國防授權法
確立香港為海外敵對勢力
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1LPjOdOrJk/

Dec 22:Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's incitement charges not time-barred. Case continues in January 2024.

The case against Jimmy Lai has had a significant impact on press freedom in Hong Kong. Lai's arrest and subsequent prosecution are seen by many as part of a broader crackdown on dissent and independent journalism in the region. The charges of "conspiring with foreign forces" and incitement have created a climate of fear among journalists, leading to self-censorship and a chilling effect on media outlets. The closure of Lai's popular newspaper, Apple Daily, further diminishes the diversity of voices and independent reporting in Hong Kong. Overall, the case has raised concerns about the erosion of press freedom and freedom of expression in the city.

#HHongKong #JimmyLai #AppleDaily

Civil servants must speak with caution: Ingrid Yeung

Civil service secretary Ingrid Yeung on Saturday said civil servants must speak with utmost caution, as members of the public may associate their comments with their official role. Her remarks came after the government unveiled a plan to update the Civil Service Code to highlight the need for public officers to safeguard the country's sovereignty and national security. The draft new Civil Service Code, which includes 12 core values and standards of conduct, also states that civil servants must not refuse to implement government policies they do not agree with, or adopt a passive attitude in implementing them.Speaking on a radio programme, Yeung said it goes without saying that government workers have the responsibility to protect Hong Kong, and the country's interests."This is not an ordinary job. Civil servants are not ordinary employees. We are the employees of the SAR government, and the SAR is part of the nation, so we have the responsibility to safeguard the constitutional order and national security,” she said. The civil service minister also pointed out that government staff unions are still free to express their views on issues related to employees' welfare in future.

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HKFP Yum Cha: Democrat Emily Lau recalls early morning visit from Hong Kong national security police

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/23/hkfp-yum-cha-hong-kong-democrat-emily-lau-recalls-an-early-morning-visit-from-national-security-police/

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

HKFP Yum Cha: 20 years on, Regina Ip says the time has come for Hong Kong’s own security law

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/24/hkfp-yum-cha-20-years-on-regina-ip-says-the-time-has-come-for-citys-own-security-law/

There has been a surge in Hongkongers’ urge to leave – what does that say about the city?

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/12/24/there-has-been-a-surge-in-hongkongers-urge-to-leave-what-does-that-say-about-the-city/

Merry Christmas everyone!

中大民女消失兩年前夕 學生到原址點蠟燭悼念
https://bitly.ws/372aE