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Taiwanese KOL Potter King firmly refuses to remove the video co-produced with Tsai Ing-wen despite pressure from Chinese partners to ban his Weibo account
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen co-produced videos with the local Youtuber "Potter King" which hit over 2.6 million view in 2 days. However, "Potter King" posted on his Facebook on December 16 that he was asked by his Chinese partners to remove the word "President" in these videos. His team refused to comply and they found out later that the password to their Weibo account was changed without permission. Potter King requested to terminate the contract and said, "If we can't call the leader of our country the President, then there is no point making such money."
Source: Stand News #Dec16 #Taiwan #TsaiIngWen
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen co-produced videos with the local Youtuber "Potter King" which hit over 2.6 million view in 2 days. However, "Potter King" posted on his Facebook on December 16 that he was asked by his Chinese partners to remove the word "President" in these videos. His team refused to comply and they found out later that the password to their Weibo account was changed without permission. Potter King requested to terminate the contract and said, "If we can't call the leader of our country the President, then there is no point making such money."
Source: Stand News #Dec16 #Taiwan #TsaiIngWen
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#FreeJimmyLai
#Taiwan President #TsaiIngWen: Staying true to my insistence on the value of democracy and freedom, I want to openly voice my support for Mr. Jimmy Lai
In a social media post on December 16, 2020, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen talked about a recent photo of Jimmy Lai, the founder of Next Digital, who was charged with a suspected violation of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
In the photo, Lai was being handcuffed and entangled in a metal chain around his waist on his way to court. Tsai said that the photo was "infuriating".
Tsai said, "the Human Rights Day has just passed, but Hong Kong's human rights are still in its butter winter. Staying true to my insistence on the value of democracy and freedom, I want to openly voice my support for Mr. Jimmy Lai. I want to let him know that the whole of Taiwan, and the whole world are watching this scene. It is not Mr. Lai who was humiliated, but Hong Kong's freedom and the rule of law."
Source: Citizen News #Dec16
https://www.hkcnews.com/article/36489/%E8%94%A1%E8%8B%B1%E6%96%87-%E9%BB%8E%E6%99%BA%E8%8B%B1-36489/%E9%BB%8E%E6%99%BA%E8%8B%B1
#AppleDaily #HumanitarianCrisis #PoliceState #HumanitarianCrisis #JimmyLai #Arrests #PoliticalProsecution
#Taiwan President #TsaiIngWen: Staying true to my insistence on the value of democracy and freedom, I want to openly voice my support for Mr. Jimmy Lai
In a social media post on December 16, 2020, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen talked about a recent photo of Jimmy Lai, the founder of Next Digital, who was charged with a suspected violation of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
In the photo, Lai was being handcuffed and entangled in a metal chain around his waist on his way to court. Tsai said that the photo was "infuriating".
Tsai said, "the Human Rights Day has just passed, but Hong Kong's human rights are still in its butter winter. Staying true to my insistence on the value of democracy and freedom, I want to openly voice my support for Mr. Jimmy Lai. I want to let him know that the whole of Taiwan, and the whole world are watching this scene. It is not Mr. Lai who was humiliated, but Hong Kong's freedom and the rule of law."
Source: Citizen News #Dec16
https://www.hkcnews.com/article/36489/%E8%94%A1%E8%8B%B1%E6%96%87-%E9%BB%8E%E6%99%BA%E8%8B%B1-36489/%E9%BB%8E%E6%99%BA%E8%8B%B1
#AppleDaily #HumanitarianCrisis #PoliceState #HumanitarianCrisis #JimmyLai #Arrests #PoliticalProsecution
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Gov't Stops Incumbent #DistrictCouncillor's Salary and Office Income, #TedHui: Lack of Legal Basis shows the Panic of Hong Kong’s political power”
The Home Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR government is stopping the payroll, the allowance and the expense reimbursement of district councillor Ted Hui from December 3, 2020. The government cited Hui’s self-exile as a reason.
Hui responded to the Hong Kong government’s decision as “No legal basis at all”. He also states that his HSBC bank account has been frozen, making it impossible to withdraw any of his salary since then.
Hui said the government’s treatment of him is a political statement but should be considered useless. The government’s action is severely impacting the district councillor's office that has continued to serve Hong Kong citizens.
Hui said that the government should not stop any payment of the payroll when the councillors are still serving their term of office. He is very disappointed with how the government wields political power and ignores the public interest.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
#HSBC #DistrictCouncil
Gov't Stops Incumbent #DistrictCouncillor's Salary and Office Income, #TedHui: Lack of Legal Basis shows the Panic of Hong Kong’s political power”
The Home Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR government is stopping the payroll, the allowance and the expense reimbursement of district councillor Ted Hui from December 3, 2020. The government cited Hui’s self-exile as a reason.
Hui responded to the Hong Kong government’s decision as “No legal basis at all”. He also states that his HSBC bank account has been frozen, making it impossible to withdraw any of his salary since then.
Hui said the government’s treatment of him is a political statement but should be considered useless. The government’s action is severely impacting the district councillor's office that has continued to serve Hong Kong citizens.
Hui said that the government should not stop any payment of the payroll when the councillors are still serving their term of office. He is very disappointed with how the government wields political power and ignores the public interest.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
#HSBC #DistrictCouncil
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#FailedState #PoliceState
HK Gov't's Proposes to Allow Immigration Officers to Carry Arms
In order to expedite the screening procedures for non-refoulement claims, the Hong Komg SAR government proposes to amend its immigration ordinance.
However, the Amendment Bill is accused of violating human rights as it proposes to authorize the Immigration Department to determine the language used by the claimants, and to compel the claimants to undergo medical examination.
The HKSAR government also proposes to amend the "Weapons Ordinance" and the "Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance", to authorize the Immigration Department officers to carry arms without applying to the Police Force, including the riot guns staffed by the officers at Castle Peak Bay Immigration Center, and the steel batons to be equipped in the future.
The Security Bureau stated that the amendments help to maintain the consistency between the Immigration Department and the other disciplined forces, allow more flexibility in the deployment of manpower and ability to conduct training on its own, thereby enhancing its ability to respond to emergencies and conduct law enforcement operations.
Source: Ming Pao #Dec16
Photo: BrandHK
#ImmigrationDepartment #SecurityBureau #Arms #Guns
HK Gov't's Proposes to Allow Immigration Officers to Carry Arms
In order to expedite the screening procedures for non-refoulement claims, the Hong Komg SAR government proposes to amend its immigration ordinance.
However, the Amendment Bill is accused of violating human rights as it proposes to authorize the Immigration Department to determine the language used by the claimants, and to compel the claimants to undergo medical examination.
The HKSAR government also proposes to amend the "Weapons Ordinance" and the "Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance", to authorize the Immigration Department officers to carry arms without applying to the Police Force, including the riot guns staffed by the officers at Castle Peak Bay Immigration Center, and the steel batons to be equipped in the future.
The Security Bureau stated that the amendments help to maintain the consistency between the Immigration Department and the other disciplined forces, allow more flexibility in the deployment of manpower and ability to conduct training on its own, thereby enhancing its ability to respond to emergencies and conduct law enforcement operations.
Source: Ming Pao #Dec16
Photo: BrandHK
#ImmigrationDepartment #SecurityBureau #Arms #Guns
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政府擬修例加快審批酷刑聲請被指違反人權 保安局：杜絕故意拖延個案 (20:18) - 20201216 - 港聞
本報今日（16日）報道，政府為加快審批酷刑聲請，建議修訂入境條例，包括建議入境處有權決定聲請人使用的語言，以及強制聲請人接受醫療檢驗，被指違反人權。保安局今日回應指出，修例只針對特殊情況，杜絕故意拖延的個案，現時公費傳譯服務將會按實際需要繼續。
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#Mainlandization #CCP
China's Maoyan Entertainment Becomes Hong Kong's New Ticketing System; Concert Tickets will have to be Purchased through Chinese Firm
China's biggest ticketing operator Maoyan Entertainment (1896) won the tender to the ticketing services offered by the Hong Kong government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department at a low price of 91.7 million HKD, which is cheaper than 7 years ago.
The local firm Cityline which had been the ticket system provider for 14 years stated that it is quite difficult to hire IT talents and resources in Hong Kong with the same price, and it will end its service at the end of 2021.
If citizens want to book tickets for 28 venues including Hung Hom Stadium and Queen Elizabeth Stadium, they will have to purchase through the Chinese firm. Experts have expressed their concerns about the user's privacy issues.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec16
https://hk.appledaily.com/finance/20201216/SMZGYBJM65FSHCNR5QOVXVFPPY/
#BigData #Privacy #Maoyan
China's Maoyan Entertainment Becomes Hong Kong's New Ticketing System; Concert Tickets will have to be Purchased through Chinese Firm
China's biggest ticketing operator Maoyan Entertainment (1896) won the tender to the ticketing services offered by the Hong Kong government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department at a low price of 91.7 million HKD, which is cheaper than 7 years ago.
The local firm Cityline which had been the ticket system provider for 14 years stated that it is quite difficult to hire IT talents and resources in Hong Kong with the same price, and it will end its service at the end of 2021.
If citizens want to book tickets for 28 venues including Hung Hom Stadium and Queen Elizabeth Stadium, they will have to purchase through the Chinese firm. Experts have expressed their concerns about the user's privacy issues.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec16
https://hk.appledaily.com/finance/20201216/SMZGYBJM65FSHCNR5QOVXVFPPY/
#BigData #Privacy #Maoyan
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#Court #AsiasFinest
HK Policeman Steals Credit Card to Buy iPhones, claiming Alienation from Friends and Family after Anti-ELAB Movement as Reason
In October 2019, a 28 year-old Hong Kong police officer stole a lost credit card at the cinema in CityPlaza, and used it to purchase 2 iPhones, worthy of about HK$25,000.
The police officer was later arrested and charged with theft. He pleaded guilty in the Estaern Magistrate's Courts on Dec 16, 2020, and was granted bail until his sentencng on Dec 30.
The Defence claimed that the convict was born into a law- abiding and devoting Christian family. After his offence, he felt that he failed the nurturing of his parents and the Police Force, saying that his greed has ruined the Force's reputation.
The Defence also cited how the convict has been alienated by some of his friends and family after the Anti-ELAB Movement as a reason.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
#Theft #HongKongPolice
HK Policeman Steals Credit Card to Buy iPhones, claiming Alienation from Friends and Family after Anti-ELAB Movement as Reason
In October 2019, a 28 year-old Hong Kong police officer stole a lost credit card at the cinema in CityPlaza, and used it to purchase 2 iPhones, worthy of about HK$25,000.
The police officer was later arrested and charged with theft. He pleaded guilty in the Estaern Magistrate's Courts on Dec 16, 2020, and was granted bail until his sentencng on Dec 30.
The Defence claimed that the convict was born into a law- abiding and devoting Christian family. After his offence, he felt that he failed the nurturing of his parents and the Police Force, saying that his greed has ruined the Force's reputation.
The Defence also cited how the convict has been alienated by some of his friends and family after the Anti-ELAB Movement as a reason.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
#Theft #HongKongPolice
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#Censorship #CCPControl
China Blocks Shipments of "Freedom and Democracy" Calendars to Hong Kong
Chinese customs may have held up an order of new year calendars printed for district councils in Hong Kong, Yau Tsim Mong District councillor Lee Wai-fung wrote in a Facebook post.
The calendars, with the text "Pursue Freedom and Democracy" in golden calligraphy, was scheduled to arrive in Hong Kong in mid-November, so that they will be given out to civilians on Dec 16, 2020.
However, Lee was later informed that order was detained in China, without an official explanation from either the print shop nor the Chinese customs. The councillors ended up printing labels with their names and pictures, and handing out regular calendars with their labels attached.
Yuen Long District councillor Henry Wong Pak-yu experienced similar issues with the Chinese customs. He was informed by the print shop in China that printed products for district councils in Hong Kong are now being scrutinized much more closely by Chinese customs, because some of their previous materials contained "sensitive content". The printer was not allowed to send out the shipment, and Wong may not be able to receive his calendars in time for the new year.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
#NewYearCalendar #FreeSpeech #ChineseCustoms #DistrictCouncil
China Blocks Shipments of "Freedom and Democracy" Calendars to Hong Kong
Chinese customs may have held up an order of new year calendars printed for district councils in Hong Kong, Yau Tsim Mong District councillor Lee Wai-fung wrote in a Facebook post.
The calendars, with the text "Pursue Freedom and Democracy" in golden calligraphy, was scheduled to arrive in Hong Kong in mid-November, so that they will be given out to civilians on Dec 16, 2020.
However, Lee was later informed that order was detained in China, without an official explanation from either the print shop nor the Chinese customs. The councillors ended up printing labels with their names and pictures, and handing out regular calendars with their labels attached.
Yuen Long District councillor Henry Wong Pak-yu experienced similar issues with the Chinese customs. He was informed by the print shop in China that printed products for district councils in Hong Kong are now being scrutinized much more closely by Chinese customs, because some of their previous materials contained "sensitive content". The printer was not allowed to send out the shipment, and Wong may not be able to receive his calendars in time for the new year.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
#NewYearCalendar #FreeSpeech #ChineseCustoms #DistrictCouncil
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#RecordBreaking
Hong Kong Olympic hero Siobhan Haughey makes swimming history
#SiobhanHaughey became the first-ever swimmer from the Asian nation to break a world record as she won gold at the 2021 #FINA short course world championships.
The 24-year-old broke world record in the 200m freestyle final on December 16 to win gold at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
Haughey clocked 1:50.31, 0.12 seconds faster than previous mark from 2017: That's the first-ever swimming world record set by an athlete from Hong Kong.
She is also the first swimmer from Hong Kong to win a world title or any medal at the championships.
“This is a huge moment for me and my country,” she said. “I’m Hong Kong’s first-ever world champion & world record holder. I hope this is just the start for me and other swimmers in my country.”
Source: Stand News, #Dec16
#Sportsmanship #WorldRecord #Swimmer
Hong Kong Olympic hero Siobhan Haughey makes swimming history
#SiobhanHaughey became the first-ever swimmer from the Asian nation to break a world record as she won gold at the 2021 #FINA short course world championships.
The 24-year-old broke world record in the 200m freestyle final on December 16 to win gold at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
Haughey clocked 1:50.31, 0.12 seconds faster than previous mark from 2017: That's the first-ever swimming world record set by an athlete from Hong Kong.
She is also the first swimmer from Hong Kong to win a world title or any medal at the championships.
“This is a huge moment for me and my country,” she said. “I’m Hong Kong’s first-ever world champion & world record holder. I hope this is just the start for me and other swimmers in my country.”
Source: Stand News, #Dec16
#Sportsmanship #WorldRecord #Swimmer