Not good, but not surprising either

What John Lee as chief executive might mean for Hong Kong

https://hongkongfp.com/2022/04/06/what-john-lee-as-chief-executive-might-mean-for-hong-kong/

Other EU nations must follow Lithuania’s suit to stop dependence on Russia.

Lithuania ceasing all Russian gas imports for domestic needs

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/lithuania-ceasing-all-russian-gas-imports-domestic-needs-2022-04-02/

Professor Zhang of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and his colleagues have invented a robot made of magnetic slime that can move freely in confined spaces and can also be implanted in the human body.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2314395-robot-made-of-magnetic-slime-could-grab-objects-inside-your-body/

Another wicked leader

I plan to run for Chief Executive: John Lee

Chief Secretary John Lee on Wednesday officially announced his intention to run in the upcoming chief executive election. Lee tendered his resignation to Chief Executive Carrie Lam earlier in the day, and took leave with immediate effect. During a brief meet-the-press session just hours after stepping down, Lee told reporters that he plans to run for the top job after his resignation is approved by the central government. "If my resignation is approved, I shall plan to prepare to stand for the upcoming chief executive election," he said. He thanked Lam for appointing him as secretary for security in July 2017, and as chief secretary in June last year. "I thank the people of Hong Kong. Having been in the government for over 40 years, to serve the people of Hong Kong is a glory," he added, while also thanking his colleagues in the government, lawmakers, as well as members of the civil service. Lee did not elaborate on his upcoming plans, saying only that he will announce his next move after his resignation is officially approved. According to current rules, an election hopeful must receive at least 188 nominations from Election Committee members, with not less than 15 from each of the five sectors.Nomination for the CE race runs till April 16, and the 1,500-strong Election Committee will select the city’s next leader on May 8.

2022-04-06 17:40:18 (3)

Otherwise known as collective a-licking

Politicians line up to back 'Beijing's man' John Lee

John Lee was showered with praise on Wednesday after announcing his intention to stand for chief executive, with an analyst familiar with Beijing’s thinking saying Lee is probably the only person who meets the central government's expectations.Lau Siu-kai, the vice-president of Beijing’s top think tank on Hong Kong, said considering the current situation and the challenges the SAR will face in future, the central government probably prefers to have only one candidate in the poll and that candidate is Lee.“But that will not be the normality,” Lau said, adding that Beijing wants to make sure there is no damage to the unity among the patriotic camp that would allow foreign forces to take advantage of the situation at the current time.Lau also said he believes if Lee becomes the next Hong Kong leader, he will take an even tougher approach against anti-China disruptors. Former chief secretary Henry Tang, a standing committee member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, described Lee as pragmatic and someone who has the common touch, saying this would help him forge a consensus in the community.Federation of Trade Unions lawmaker Alice Mak, who’s a member of the Election Committee that will choose the next chief executive, described Lee as a principled man who is willing to listen to other people's views.“He is someone willing to uphold justice and principles. My working experience with him is very good. I think he’s capable of bringing Hong Kong to new heights,” she said.Mak said she believes Lee would be able to lead Hong Kong's fight against the pandemic and improve the city's economy.Legislator Tik Chi-yuen from the Third Side said although he hopes there will be competition in the CE race, he will consider nominating Lee and voting for him, if he can be confident that Lee will bring harmony back to the community, as well as universal suffrage and a breakthrough in social welfare policies.Financial Secretary Paul Chan, who was once tipped to run for the top job, said he was glad to learn that Lee has resigned as chief secretary in order to make a bid for the CE post.“I wish him all the best,” Chan wrote on social media.

2022-04-06 20:39:37

【時代革命路仍然漫長，願榮光繼續歸於香港】
《時代革命》和《願榮光歸香港》這兩個團隊的紛爭，其實並不是因為金錢，而且他們對各自原則上的堅持，在未有足夠溝通下，造成分歧。然而，當冷靜下來，彼此溝通，其實同路人之間，沒有過不去的衝突。
而且，香港人本來就是有這樣的特質，我們從來都因著光譜不同、意見不一而會互相指責，變成了一種「分化」。今次的經歷，再次提醒香港人是可以團結的。
何況，前面或有更長的路要走。

RoOT-dgx 聯合聲明👇🏼
https://www.facebook.com/102960715406931/posts/171540788548923/

《時代革命》團隊就其被指侵權一事作出了澄清，而《願榮光歸香港》原創團隊DGX Music亦作回應。雙方溝通後，作出聯合聲明：

DGX Music團隊 https://www.facebook.com/112815253513665/posts/552384856223367/

《時代革命》團隊https://www.facebook.com/102960715406931/posts/171540788548923/

我們相信《時代革命》未獲授權下使用了《願榮光歸香港》實為無心之失；而DGX Music雖被指坐地起價，但其實後來已取消，改回原價。事件中雙方都有可能做得更好的地方，但最令我們敬佩的，是他們彼此願意繼續坦誠溝通，更加能在互相尊重、信任下，達成合作。

我們相信，這種團結對香港人來說，是非常可貴和重要。對於來到英國的香港人，也是一樣，各個香港人組織、地區香港人社群的出現，印證了香港人冇大台、遍地開花的堅持，而同時，彼此間亦有合作，更是體現了香港人兄弟爬山的精神。兄弟爬山的重點其實是「兄弟」。我們雖然有時會各自爬山，但我們是有著共同目標的手足。

相信這次事件帶來莫大啟示，就讓我們時刻提醒自己抱著這種團結、尊重、包容的精神，一起為香港、為香港人而努力！

Meta restricts access to over 400 Facebook and Instagram posts, pages in Hong Kong due to health dep’t requests

https://hongkongfp.com/2022/04/07/meta-restricts-access-to-over-400-facebook-and-instagram-posts-pages-in-hong-kong-due-to-health-dept-requests/

Hong Kong gov’t refuses to say which library books are banned under national security law

https://hongkongfp.com/2022/04/07/hong-kong-govt-refuses-to-say-which-library-books-are-banned-under-national-security-law/

Overseas judges in Hong Kong are not a picky bunch, apparently

https://hongkongfp.com/2022/04/07/overseas-judges-in-hong-kong-are-not-a-picky-bunch-apparently/

So use Ivermectin and HCQ instead

The Hospital Authority has successfully bought 2 COVID oral medicine from Merck and Pfizer. However, both of them have a certain degree of side effects.

#COVID19 #Medicine #Merck #Pfizer #GoHkgraphic

BREAKING: Russia suspended from UN Human Right Council

She is actually right. #HongKongers have never had a choice.

MEP Christine Anderson tells of the hope derived from the Canadian truckers in a powerful message delivered to the EU Parliament 🙏🏻

議案以93票贊成、24反對、58棄權，通過由烏克蘭、美英等多國聯署的草案，暫停俄羅斯的席位。草案指控俄羅斯入侵烏克蘭，嚴重而有系統地侵犯人權。中方投反對票，指反對藉人權問題向別國施壓。#有線新聞

#聯合國 #人權理事會 #俄羅斯 #烏克蘭 #UnitedNation #Russia #Ukraine #humanrightscouncil #EvilCCP #NeverTrustCCP #支共禍患