Xi heralds Shenzhen as 'engine of Greater Bay Area'

President Xi Jinping says Shenzhen will be the "engine" for the development of the Greater Bay Area, and that Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese, should all be encouraged and guided to help with the development of the city and other special economic zones (SEZ). Xi was giving a speech on Wednesday in Shenzhen to mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the economic zones. "The Greater Bay Area is a major development strategy of the country. With Shenzhen being an important engine in its development, we should seize the major historical opportunities in the development of the Greater Bay Area, promote the alignment of economic rules, and institutions of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau," he said. "We should also continue to encourage and guide our compatriots in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan as well as overseas Chinese, to play their important roles in investment, entrepreneurship and two-way openness, so that they can make new contribution to the development of the special economic zones," Xi added. He made the remarks amid speculation that Hong Kong will be sidelined as Beijing build Shenzhen into a "model city" in the country's economic reforms. Xi also said the mainland city will be tasked with "enriching the new practice of One Country Two Systems," but he did not elaborate. "Shenzhen will also take the lead to realise socialist modernisation, this is the historical mission of Shenzhen given by the party in a new era," the president said. Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam, as well as her Macau counterpart, Ho Lat-seng, are also present at the ceremony. Lam was seen seated on the stage with about a dozen officials. Lam was originally scheduled to deliver her annual policy address on Wednesday, but she postponed it to a later date, saying she needs more time to ask for mainland authorities' assistance in reviving the SAR's economy.

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Luo Hui-ning, The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government (LOCPG): “Patriotism is not a choice.”

(30 Sep)Tomorrow [01 October] is the National Day of China and Mid-Autumn Festival. The National Day Celebration was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today (30 September) and was attended by multiple Chinese and Hong Kong dignitaries, including Vice-Chairman of The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Tung Chee-hwa, Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Director of LOCPG Luo Hui-ning, Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) Cheng Yan-hung and others. Luo stated that Hong Kong people’s national identity must be strengthened and emphasized that there is only room for “Two Systems” if “One Country” is preserved.

Luo mentioned that the National Security Law put an end to “the turmoil of rampant independence in Hong Kong and black violence [referring to the ‘violence’ from black-clad demonstrators]”, and that national security education needs to be strengthened in the future, especially on civil servants and youngsters.

He also said that Chinese patriotism is not a choice, but an obligation and a righteousness, and called for a "firm defence" and "firm footing" on major issues of right and wrong so that Hong Kong could break through the vortex of over-politicization and free itself from violence and phoenixism [ie. mutual destruction].

Carrie Lam expressed her gratitude to the Central Government for their assistance in the fight against the epidemic. She also added that the Central Government’s support made the enactment of the National Security Law of Hong Kong which is crucial given the severe blow to the economy and society stemming from the Anti-ELAB movement and violence of last year.

Source: Cupid Producer, Associated Press

Translated by: Hong Kong Echo

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"Not a Bad Thing to Keep Outstanding Talents in China," said Hu Xijin after the US Immigration Ban towards CCP Members

On Oct. 2, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance, that makes immigration application inadmissible to anyone who is, or has been a member of Communist Party or any other totalitarian party. Hu Xijin, the Chief Editor of Global Times, a tabloid backed by CCP, posted on Twitter that the decision of the U.S. has "taken out" the illusion of many people as most of the Chinese outstanding talents are CCP members. "Not bad", he wrote. He added that the interests of non-CCP members on immigrating to the U.S. had a significant decrease nowadays.

The U.S. was only reiterating the policy, that Chapter 3 of the original Policy Manual already have the immigration requirements and the corresponding procedures for the totalitarian party members. According to the Policy Manual, if totalitarian party members would like to immigrate, they have to prove themselves that they are the exceptions and waivers with evidence, and they do not pose a threat to the national safety in the US.

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Source: Stand News #Oct04

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"Japan would Adopt a Solid Strategy Against China," from the PLA Analysis.

Japanese media reported, according to a Chinese military analysis, the new Japanese government would like to establish maritime alliances with the United States and other countries and will take a tougher stance against China.

According to Kyodo News, the Chinese military experts released an analysis report at an internal PLA meeting in late September. The report said that the Yoshihide Suga administration, which took office in mid-September, would like to establish maritime alliances with the United States and other countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

The report also stated the Chinese military believes that Yoshihide Suga would continue the policy of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The report said Suga government was currently exploring the possibility of possessing attack capabilities against enemy bases, which implied that Japan's long-standing "exclusively defensive" national defence policy would change. China should treat this as a "new issue" and make preparations. It does not rule out the possibility that China will accelerate the strengthening of its armaments.

Source: Now News #Oct05

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Taiwan’s Legislature Passes Motion to Resume Diplomatic Relations with US, Beijing Protests

Source: Now TV #Oct06

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Taiwan’s Legislature Passes Motion to Resume Diplomatic Relations with US, Beijing Protests

Taiwan’s legislature has passed a motion proposed by the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) to restore diplomatic relations with the US.

Proposed by the KMT’s parliamentary caucus, a motion on restoring diplomatic relations between Taiwan and the US and another on requesting American assistance in resisting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were passed without objection.

Taiwan’s premiere Su Tseng-chang said the KMT had been responsible for the end of Taiwan’s diplomatic relations with the US and it was good that it had come to follow its conscience. Taiwan’s foreign ministry said it will continue to deepen its relations with the US in such areas as politics, international participation, economy and trade, and security.

In Beijing, the Taiwan Affairs Office has repeatedly stated that it is resolutely opposed to any form of official exchanges between Taiwan and the US, and that those plotting independence and secession would meet a dead end.

Source: Now TV #Oct06

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Anti-Communist Protesters rally outside Chinese Consultate in Toronto

On 1 Oct, more than 100 people were outside the Chinese consulate in Toronto in protest of the Chinese Communist Party’s regime. Demonstrators rallied to denounced the current Chinese government, its treatment of Tibet, Hong Kong and Uygher Muslims in Xinjiang. Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been illegally incarcerated and tortured in China for nearly two years. Also, Wuhan pneumonia caused trillions of dollars or economic damage and hundreds of thousands of death inflicted upon the world.

A lady explained to the press, 'it’s time that the Canadians wake up and see what’s going on in, not just in here our country, but around the globe.' Another man said, 'none of the countries is trying to stand up and make China accountable.'

Source: Rebel News #Oct06

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=pdA9NK63VHc

https://rebelne.ws/36HdPgC

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US officials want Ant Group blacklisted ahead of IPO

The US State Department has submitted a proposal for President Donald Trump's administration to add China's Ant Group to a trade blacklist, according to two people familiar with the matter, before the fintech arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba is slated to go public in Hong Kong and Shanghai.It was not immediately clear when the US government agencies that decide whether to add a company to the so-called entity list would review the matter.But the move comes as China hardliners in the Trump administration are seeking to send a message to deter US investors from taking part in the initial public offering, worth up to a record US$35 billion.They fear buying shares in the company could expose them to fraud or that Ant could give the Beijing government access to sensitive banking data belonging to US citizens.The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The entity list, which makes it more difficult for US firms to sell high-tech items to blacklisted companies, has become the tool of choice for the Trump administration to punish Chinese companies, though its real-world impact is sometimes questionable.While curbing access to US technology deals a blow to companies like telecoms giant Huawei Technologies, which was added in May 2019, its impact on a fintech giant like Ant Group is likely to be more symbolic.Earlier this week, reports said the China Securities Regulatory Commission was looking into the role of Alipay, Ant's flagship payment platform, as the only third-party channel through which retail investors could buy into five mainland mutual funds investing in the IPO.The conflict-of-interest investigation was not expected to derail the IPO but could delay it, sources said. The company was still awaiting approval in Hong Kong for a listing this month, a process that required the CSRC's approval, the sources added. (Reuters)

2020-10-15 03:38:51

China slams Trudeau after PM mentions Kovrig and Spavor

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