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US expands list of officials sanctioned for 'stifling HK freedoms'
The United States identified 24 more senior Hong Kong and mainland officials as being responsible in eroding the SAR's freedoms, in violation of the Joint Sino-British Declaration. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that any foreign banks doing business with these individuals would also face sanctions. The decision came just hours before talks were set to begin between senior US and Chinese officials in Alaska on March 17.
The new additions include National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) member Tam Yiu-chung from Hong Kong, as well as several senior officials from the police's national security department.
Five top police officers are among those named in the report: National Security Department head Edwina Lau, Director of National Security Frederic Choi, assistant commissioner Andrew Kan, assistant commissioner Kelvin Kong, and senior superintendent Steve Li.
Eighteen mainland officials are also named in the report, the most senior being Wang Chen, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s 25-person Politburo.
Source: Stand News, RTHK; #Mar17
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%E5%8B%99%E5%8D%BF%E5%B8%83%E6%9E%97%E8%82%AF%E6%89%B9%E4%BA%BA%E5%A4%A7%E7%A0%B4%E5%A3%9E%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89-%E9%BB%9E%E5%90%8D-24-%E5%90%8D%E4%B8%AD%E6%B8%AF%E5%AE%98%E5%93%A1%E5%89%8A%E5%BC%B1%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E8%87%AA%E6%B2%BB/
US expands list of officials sanctioned for 'stifling HK freedoms'
The United States identified 24 more senior Hong Kong and mainland officials as being responsible in eroding the SAR's freedoms, in violation of the Joint Sino-British Declaration. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that any foreign banks doing business with these individuals would also face sanctions. The decision came just hours before talks were set to begin between senior US and Chinese officials in Alaska on March 17.
The new additions include National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) member Tam Yiu-chung from Hong Kong, as well as several senior officials from the police's national security department.
Five top police officers are among those named in the report: National Security Department head Edwina Lau, Director of National Security Frederic Choi, assistant commissioner Andrew Kan, assistant commissioner Kelvin Kong, and senior superintendent Steve Li.
Eighteen mainland officials are also named in the report, the most senior being Wang Chen, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s 25-person Politburo.
Source: Stand News, RTHK; #Mar17
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%E5%8B%99%E5%8D%BF%E5%B8%83%E6%9E%97%E8%82%AF%E6%89%B9%E4%BA%BA%E5%A4%A7%E7%A0%B4%E5%A3%9E%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89-%E9%BB%9E%E5%90%8D-24-%E5%90%8D%E4%B8%AD%E6%B8%AF%E5%AE%98%E5%93%A1%E5%89%8A%E5%BC%B1%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E8%87%AA%E6%B2%BB/
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UK urged to ban fur imports from China over animal abuse claims
Campaigners are urging the UK government to ban fur imports after an investigation done by from Humane Society International (HSI) appeared to show widespread animal abuse and disregard for Covid-19 health protocols at more than a dozen fur farms in China.
“Our investigators witnessed an almost total lack of disease control and health protection measures on fur farms, which is extremely worrying considering that mink, raccoon dogs and foxes are all capable of contracting coronaviruses,” said HSI executive director Claire Bass.
Both HSI and British animal welfare charity the RSPCA want the UK to ban imports, after the country halted fur farming on cruelty grounds two decades ago. The UK imported more than £55m worth of fur in 2019, including £5.3m from China, according to HM Revenue and Customs data.
Source: The Guardian #Mar17
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/17/uk-urged-to-ban-fur-imports-from-china-over-animal-abuse-claims?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#BanFur #HSI #UK #ChinaFurFarms #China #RSPCA
Campaigners are urging the UK government to ban fur imports after an investigation done by from Humane Society International (HSI) appeared to show widespread animal abuse and disregard for Covid-19 health protocols at more than a dozen fur farms in China.
“Our investigators witnessed an almost total lack of disease control and health protection measures on fur farms, which is extremely worrying considering that mink, raccoon dogs and foxes are all capable of contracting coronaviruses,” said HSI executive director Claire Bass.
Both HSI and British animal welfare charity the RSPCA want the UK to ban imports, after the country halted fur farming on cruelty grounds two decades ago. The UK imported more than £55m worth of fur in 2019, including £5.3m from China, according to HM Revenue and Customs data.
Source: The Guardian #Mar17
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/17/uk-urged-to-ban-fur-imports-from-china-over-animal-abuse-claims?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#BanFur #HSI #UK #ChinaFurFarms #China #RSPCA
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UK urged to ban fur imports from China over animal abuse claims
Investigation appears to show unnecessary cruelty, suffering and disregard for Covid health precautions at more than a dozen farms
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China bans live Oscars broadcasts after Hong Kong protest film nominated
China ordered local media to cancel live broadcasts of next month’s Oscars ceremony and to play down coverage of the event after a documentary on the Hong Kong protests was nominated for an award, according to a new report.
The Communist Party’s propaganda department issued the order to all media outlets, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. Outlets were told that coverage of the 93rd Academy Awards, which will air April 25, should focus on awards that aren’t seen as controversial.
#China #Oscars #HongKong #Propaganda #Media
Source: Bloomberg #Mar17
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-17/china-tells-media-to-downplay-oscars-with-protest-film-nominated
China ordered local media to cancel live broadcasts of next month’s Oscars ceremony and to play down coverage of the event after a documentary on the Hong Kong protests was nominated for an award, according to a new report.
The Communist Party’s propaganda department issued the order to all media outlets, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. Outlets were told that coverage of the 93rd Academy Awards, which will air April 25, should focus on awards that aren’t seen as controversial.
#China #Oscars #HongKong #Propaganda #Media
Source: Bloomberg #Mar17
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-17/china-tells-media-to-downplay-oscars-with-protest-film-nominated
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#EU has ‘very reliable evidence’ #China is considering military support for #Russia
//EU leaders are in possession of "very reliable evidence" that China is considering military assistance to Russia, a senior EU official told POLITICO, threatening potential trade measures if weapons' deliveries go ahead.
It follows a similar warning from U.S. officials earlier this week that the Russian government had asked China for military equipment and other support, as POLITICO and other media outlets reported. A subsequent Financial Times report said China signaled openness to the request.
"EU leaders have very reliable evidence that China is considering providing military aid to Russia. All the leaders are very aware of what’s going on," the senior EU official said on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak publicly about confidential information.
"We are concerned about the fact that China is flirting with the Russians," he added. The EU will "impose trade barriers against China" should Beijing proceed with Russia's request, he said, as "this is the only language Beijing understands."//
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https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-has-very-reliable-evidence-china-is-considering-military-aid-for-russia/
Source: Politico #Mar17
#RussianInvasion #Ukraine #Weapon
//EU leaders are in possession of "very reliable evidence" that China is considering military assistance to Russia, a senior EU official told POLITICO, threatening potential trade measures if weapons' deliveries go ahead.
It follows a similar warning from U.S. officials earlier this week that the Russian government had asked China for military equipment and other support, as POLITICO and other media outlets reported. A subsequent Financial Times report said China signaled openness to the request.
"EU leaders have very reliable evidence that China is considering providing military aid to Russia. All the leaders are very aware of what’s going on," the senior EU official said on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak publicly about confidential information.
"We are concerned about the fact that China is flirting with the Russians," he added. The EU will "impose trade barriers against China" should Beijing proceed with Russia's request, he said, as "this is the only language Beijing understands."//
Read the full article:
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-has-very-reliable-evidence-china-is-considering-military-aid-for-russia/
Source: Politico #Mar17
#RussianInvasion #Ukraine #Weapon
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EU has ‘very reliable evidence’ China is considering military support for Russia
EU official threatens trade measures against Beijing if the arms’ deliveries go ahead.
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#InternationalCourt orders Russia to immediately cease invasion in #Ukraine, only Judges of #Russia and #China disagree
On March 17, 2022, the International Court of Justice (#ICJ), the top court of the United Nations, has ordered Russia to “immediately suspend” its military operations in Ukraine.
Of the 15 judges, almost all agreed to order Russia to “immediately suspend” its military operations, except two dissenters: the judges of Russian, Kirill Gevorgian and Chinese, Xue Hanqin.
ICJ rulings are binding under the UN Charter although the international body has no means to enforce it.
"Ukraine gained a complete victory in its case against Russia at the international court of justice,” Ukrainian president #VolodymyrZelenskiy said in a tweet. “Russia must comply immediately. Ignoring the order will isolate Russia even further.”
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar17
https://bit.ly/3IjEAqR
On March 17, 2022, the International Court of Justice (#ICJ), the top court of the United Nations, has ordered Russia to “immediately suspend” its military operations in Ukraine.
Of the 15 judges, almost all agreed to order Russia to “immediately suspend” its military operations, except two dissenters: the judges of Russian, Kirill Gevorgian and Chinese, Xue Hanqin.
ICJ rulings are binding under the UN Charter although the international body has no means to enforce it.
"Ukraine gained a complete victory in its case against Russia at the international court of justice,” Ukrainian president #VolodymyrZelenskiy said in a tweet. “Russia must comply immediately. Ignoring the order will isolate Russia even further.”
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar17
https://bit.ly/3IjEAqR
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China State Media Demonizes its Netizens' #StandWithUkraine Effort
Source: Global Times Weibo, The Great Translation Movement Twitter #Mar17
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China State Media Demonizes its Netizens' #StandWithUkraine Effort
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Chinese-language comments supporting the aggression and deriding Ukrainian women were made by #LittlePink and opinion leaders on various social media platforms in China. Other Chinese-speaking netizens, who were appalled at these comments and behaviors, began translating them into other languages and posting them online for the world to see.
Calling themselves "The Great Translation Movement", the volunteer translators soon caught the attention of international media - as well as China's own propaganda machine.
Global Times, a tabloid owned by the Chinese Communist Party, condemned these volunteer translation efforts for painting China in a negative light. In a Weibo post on March 17, 2022, The Party mouthpiece called the translations an "evil force", inciting Anti-China hate on the Internet and endangering China as a whole. It also accused the participants to be supported by "foreign, anti-China forces", suggesting that they lacked "normal morals" and could not bear to see China's successful development - and its "temporary problems".
See also: Chinese in Ukraine Are Trying to Pass for Japanese as Anger Grows over Pro-Invasion Comments by ‘Little Pink’
https://publielectoral.lat/BeWaterHK/312
Source: Global Times Weibo, The Great Translation Movement Twitter #Mar17
https://twitter.com/TGTM_Official/status/1504448184763904001?t=WLgra5Yo_4hpAR0H37dD3Q&s=19
#Regime #GlobalTimes #Propaganda #TheGreatTranslationMovement
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Chinese-language comments supporting the aggression and deriding Ukrainian women were made by #LittlePink and opinion leaders on various social media platforms in China. Other Chinese-speaking netizens, who were appalled at these comments and behaviors, began translating them into other languages and posting them online for the world to see.
Calling themselves "The Great Translation Movement", the volunteer translators soon caught the attention of international media - as well as China's own propaganda machine.
Global Times, a tabloid owned by the Chinese Communist Party, condemned these volunteer translation efforts for painting China in a negative light. In a Weibo post on March 17, 2022, The Party mouthpiece called the translations an "evil force", inciting Anti-China hate on the Internet and endangering China as a whole. It also accused the participants to be supported by "foreign, anti-China forces", suggesting that they lacked "normal morals" and could not bear to see China's successful development - and its "temporary problems".
See also: Chinese in Ukraine Are Trying to Pass for Japanese as Anger Grows over Pro-Invasion Comments by ‘Little Pink’
https://publielectoral.lat/BeWaterHK/312
Source: Global Times Weibo, The Great Translation Movement Twitter #Mar17
https://twitter.com/TGTM_Official/status/1504448184763904001?t=WLgra5Yo_4hpAR0H37dD3Q&s=19
#Regime #GlobalTimes #Propaganda #TheGreatTranslationMovement
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Chinese in Ukraine Are Trying to Pass for Japanese as Anger Grows over Pro-Invasion Comments by ‘Little Pink’
As #Russia receives overwhelming censure for invading #Ukraine, comments supporting the aggression and deriding Ukrainian women were made on the…
As #Russia receives overwhelming censure for invading #Ukraine, comments supporting the aggression and deriding Ukrainian women were made on the…