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Exclusive: Beijing’s ‘red line’ is constantly shifting, says Hong Kong’s jailed ex-lawmaker Baggio Leung
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/09/05/exclusive-beijings-red-line-is-constantly-shifting-says-hong-kongs-jailed-ex-lawmaker-baggio-leung/
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/09/05/exclusive-beijings-red-line-is-constantly-shifting-says-hong-kongs-jailed-ex-lawmaker-baggio-leung/
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Exclusive: Beijing's 'red line' is constantly shifting, says Hong Kong's jailed ex-lawmaker Baggio Leung | Hong Kong Free Press…
“If suffering is necessary on the journey to human civilisation, then I will calmly face up to the suffering,” disqualified Hong Kong lawmaker Baggio Leung told HKFP, hours before he began a prison term for trying to enter the Legislative Council despite…
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#University #LennonWall #WhiteTerror #NationalSecurityLaw
University Authoritites Censor Opinion Boards on Campus
Ever since the National Security Law came into force in HK on 30 June 2020, red lines were imposed everywhere. At universities, "Democracy Wall" and Lennon Wall, where people express their opinions, have been a symbol of free speech but were “sanitized” by the university authorities.
At University of Hong Kong, pro-indepedence wordings were removed. The students’ union cited the university management that any mention of “HK Independence” or “expelling Chinese Communists” would no longer be allowed on campus.
The HK University of Science and Technology even forbids blank post-it notes on notice boards. A Students' Union member lamented that not only on campus but in all Hong Kong there is no room to express oneself freely, "One might risk breaching the [national security] law even by not speaking.”
Source: Apple Daily #Aug29
https://t.co/j1OjR2cCsb
#FreedomofSpeech #FailedState
University Authoritites Censor Opinion Boards on Campus
Ever since the National Security Law came into force in HK on 30 June 2020, red lines were imposed everywhere. At universities, "Democracy Wall" and Lennon Wall, where people express their opinions, have been a symbol of free speech but were “sanitized” by the university authorities.
At University of Hong Kong, pro-indepedence wordings were removed. The students’ union cited the university management that any mention of “HK Independence” or “expelling Chinese Communists” would no longer be allowed on campus.
The HK University of Science and Technology even forbids blank post-it notes on notice boards. A Students' Union member lamented that not only on campus but in all Hong Kong there is no room to express oneself freely, "One might risk breaching the [national security] law even by not speaking.”
Source: Apple Daily #Aug29
https://t.co/j1OjR2cCsb
#FreedomofSpeech #FailedState
Seven new Covid-19 cases reported in Hong Kong
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1548036-20200905.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1548036-20200905.htm
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SAR reports seven new Covid-19 cases, all local
Hong Kong reported seven new Covid-19 infections on Saturday, with all of the cases being locally-acquired. The Centre for Health Protection says four of the cases were linked to previous cases, while the source of infection is unknown for the remaining three.…
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A 17-yrs-old plead guity for possession of offensive weapons in public places (1 laser pen, 7 fuel oil, 2 coal oil, 4 lighters and 2 bottles with a bit of flammable liquid on Nov 14, 2019 in Central), sentenced to rehabilitation centre.
A 17-yrs-old plead guity for possession of offensive weapons in public places (1 laser pen, 7 fuel oil, 2 coal oil, 4 lighters and 2 bottles with a bit of flammable liquid on Nov 14, 2019 in Central), sentenced to rehabilitation centre.
People Power's Tam Tak-chi arrested for sedition
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1548126-20200906.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1548126-20200906.htm
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People Power's Tam Tak-chi arrested for sedition
The vice-chairman of the People Power group, Tam Tak-chi, on Sunday said he'd been arrested by police after national security officers searched his home in the morning. Police said they arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of uttering seditious words.…
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Arrests as protests erupt in Jordan
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1548137-20200906.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1548137-20200906.htm
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Arrests as protests erupt in Jordan
Police officers were out in force in Kowloon on Sunday in response to calls on social media to stage anti-government protests on what would have been the day of the Legislation Council election. Those taking to the streets in Jordan to join an unauthorised…
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Police Search Stand News Reporters and Categorize Pear Evening News as "Unrecognized Media"
Netizens called for a march in protest of the government's unconsulted postponement of the Legislative Election. Riot police were stationed along Nathan Road, targeting young people for stop and search.
A Stand News reporter was wearing a press pass when reporting in Yau Ma Tei, but was intercepted by the police and had belongings being searched for 10 minutes.
In Jordan, riot police stopped and searched passersby and reporters wearing reflective vests. The Police Public Relations Branch (PPRB) claimed, "We will find the fake reporters, so the real reporters will have space to work". According to three reporters from the online news platform Pear Evening News, the police categorized them as "unrecognized media". If they are seen again, the police will ticket them for violating the gathering ban.
Source: Stand News #Sept6
#PPRB
Police Search Stand News Reporters and Categorize Pear Evening News as "Unrecognized Media"
Netizens called for a march in protest of the government's unconsulted postponement of the Legislative Election. Riot police were stationed along Nathan Road, targeting young people for stop and search.
A Stand News reporter was wearing a press pass when reporting in Yau Ma Tei, but was intercepted by the police and had belongings being searched for 10 minutes.
In Jordan, riot police stopped and searched passersby and reporters wearing reflective vests. The Police Public Relations Branch (PPRB) claimed, "We will find the fake reporters, so the real reporters will have space to work". According to three reporters from the online news platform Pear Evening News, the police categorized them as "unrecognized media". If they are seen again, the police will ticket them for violating the gathering ban.
Source: Stand News #Sept6
#PPRB
As at 3:30 pm,
Police arrested 30 for unlawful assembly and 1 for breaking national security law (playing slogans about HK independence).
Police arrested 30 for unlawful assembly and 1 for breaking national security law (playing slogans about HK independence).
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Police Arrest Pro-dem Activists 'Long Hair', Figo Chan, Raphael Wong
Members of League of Social Democrats including 'Long Hair' Leung Kwok-Hung, Figo Chan, Raphael Wong and Tsang Kin-Shing displayed signs, demanding the authorities to restart the LegCo election. In less than a minute, riot police surrounded them, citing the gathering ban.
When the group was leaving, the police held Figo Chan and Raphael Wong and barred them from leaving.
Riot police shouted with a speaker that 30 people were marching under the lead of Figo Chan, Raphael Wong and Leung Kwok-hung. When Raphael Wong questioned who these "30 people" were, police said journalists were included.
Riot police requested the three to dismiss. When the three tried to leave again, the police shouted, “stop and stand there.” After 5 minutes, they were all arrested.
They chanted "5 Demands Not 1 Less" when brought to the police car.
Source: Apple Daily; Stand News; InMedia #Sept6
https://bit.ly/3bunFTw
#PoliceState #LSD #Arrest
Members of League of Social Democrats including 'Long Hair' Leung Kwok-Hung, Figo Chan, Raphael Wong and Tsang Kin-Shing displayed signs, demanding the authorities to restart the LegCo election. In less than a minute, riot police surrounded them, citing the gathering ban.
When the group was leaving, the police held Figo Chan and Raphael Wong and barred them from leaving.
Riot police shouted with a speaker that 30 people were marching under the lead of Figo Chan, Raphael Wong and Leung Kwok-hung. When Raphael Wong questioned who these "30 people" were, police said journalists were included.
Riot police requested the three to dismiss. When the three tried to leave again, the police shouted, “stop and stand there.” After 5 minutes, they were all arrested.
They chanted "5 Demands Not 1 Less" when brought to the police car.
Source: Apple Daily; Stand News; InMedia #Sept6
https://bit.ly/3bunFTw
#PoliceState #LSD #Arrest
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Reporters line up on Ning Po Street for their IDs be validated by PPRB
1534 | #NathanRoad, #Jordan
Armed police ordered reporters on the scene to gather in front of Dah Sing Bank for stop and search in order to validate their identity.
1542 | #NingPoStreet
Around 10 minutes later, PPRB asked for reporters to show their press ID for officers to check and validate one by one. Those unable to show a valid press ID would be ticketed for breaching the gathering ban.
A long line of reporters were sighted on Ning Po Street awaiting for their IDs be validated by PPRB. The police read out the names of media organizations one by one and only those with a “valid press id" would then be released.
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A reporter from RFA showed her press ID. PPRB officers claimed they have not heard of the news station and need to search online for validation.
Source: PSHK, Cable News
#Sept6 #FreedomOfPress
Reporters line up on Ning Po Street for their IDs be validated by PPRB
1534 | #NathanRoad, #Jordan
Armed police ordered reporters on the scene to gather in front of Dah Sing Bank for stop and search in order to validate their identity.
1542 | #NingPoStreet
Around 10 minutes later, PPRB asked for reporters to show their press ID for officers to check and validate one by one. Those unable to show a valid press ID would be ticketed for breaching the gathering ban.
A long line of reporters were sighted on Ning Po Street awaiting for their IDs be validated by PPRB. The police read out the names of media organizations one by one and only those with a “valid press id" would then be released.
1549 |
A reporter from RFA showed her press ID. PPRB officers claimed they have not heard of the news station and need to search online for validation.
Source: PSHK, Cable News
#Sept6 #FreedomOfPress