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Hong Kong court partially upholds regulator’s decision on satirical show which ‘insulted police’
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/25/hong-kong-court-partially-upholds-regulators-decision-on-satirical-show-which-insulted-police/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/25/hong-kong-court-partially-upholds-regulators-decision-on-satirical-show-which-insulted-police/
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Hong Kong court partially upholds regulator’s decision on satirical show which ‘insulted police’
A Hong Kong court has partially upheld a decision made by the city’s communications regulator against government-owned broadcaster RTHK, which stated that it presented factual inaccuracies an…
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#AppleDaily Founder #JimmyLai awarded 2021 Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award
The Committee to Protect Journalists (#CPJ) awarded Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is currently in jail, the 2021 Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award on November 19, 2021 for his extraordinary and sustained achievement in the cause of press freedom.
Complimenting Lai's achievement, CPJ said, "Lai has become a powerful symbol of the struggle to maintain press freedom in Hong Kong as China’s Communist Party exerts ever greater control over the territory."
The Committee further stated that "In prison, denied bail, the outspoken critic of the Chinese government and advocate for democracy faces charges that could keep him in jail for the rest of his life."
Source: Stand News; #Nov18
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#Recognition #PressFreedom #Arrestee #Dissident #GwenIfill
#AppleDaily Founder #JimmyLai awarded 2021 Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award
The Committee to Protect Journalists (#CPJ) awarded Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is currently in jail, the 2021 Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award on November 19, 2021 for his extraordinary and sustained achievement in the cause of press freedom.
Complimenting Lai's achievement, CPJ said, "Lai has become a powerful symbol of the struggle to maintain press freedom in Hong Kong as China’s Communist Party exerts ever greater control over the territory."
The Committee further stated that "In prison, denied bail, the outspoken critic of the Chinese government and advocate for democracy faces charges that could keep him in jail for the rest of his life."
Source: Stand News; #Nov18
https://bit.ly/3nXrw3D
#Recognition #PressFreedom #Arrestee #Dissident #GwenIfill
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Taiwan’s Golden Horse a holdout for uncensored Chinese cinema
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/27/taiwans-golden-horse-a-holdout-for-uncensored-chinese-cinema/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/27/taiwans-golden-horse-a-holdout-for-uncensored-chinese-cinema/
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Taiwan’s Golden Horse a holdout for uncensored Chinese cinema
By Amber Wang with Holmes Chan and Su Xinqi in Hong Kong With no mainstream Chinese films showing for the third year running, Taiwan’s top film festival may have lost some lustre, but directo…
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Chinese University of Hong Kong seeks to reinstate student union, asks campus clubs to sign pledge not to break law
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/27/chinese-university-of-hong-kong-seeks-to-reinstate-student-union-asks-campus-clubs-to-sign-pledge-not-to-break-law/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/27/chinese-university-of-hong-kong-seeks-to-reinstate-student-union-asks-campus-clubs-to-sign-pledge-not-to-break-law/
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Chinese University of Hong Kong seeks to reinstate student union, asks campus clubs to sign pledge not to break law
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has asked all newly-registered student clubs to sign a declaration that they will not break the law as it presses ahead with plans to create a new student repres…
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HKFP Guide: Pineapple Mountain – visit Hong Kong’s stunning ‘mini Grand Canyon’
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/27/hkfp-guide-pineapple-mountain-visit-hong-kongs-stunning-mini-grand-canyon/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/27/hkfp-guide-pineapple-mountain-visit-hong-kongs-stunning-mini-grand-canyon/
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HKFP Guide: Pineapple Mountain – visit Hong Kong’s stunning ‘mini Grand Canyon’
Some hiking sites describe Pineapple Mountain as an “easy” hike to see Hong Kong’s “mini Grand Canyon.” And sure, you can call it easy. If by easy you mean walking straight up a steep hill for a few kilometres, gingerly stepping across the gravelly terrain…
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Explainer: Hong Kong’s first legislative election since Beijing’s ‘patriots-only’ overhaul
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/27/explainer-hong-kongs-first-legislative-election-since-beijings-patriots-only-overhaul/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/27/explainer-hong-kongs-first-legislative-election-since-beijings-patriots-only-overhaul/
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Explainer: Hong Kong’s first legislative election since Beijing’s ‘patriots-only’ overhaul
Hong Kong is gearing up to hold its first Legislative Council (LegCo) election under a revamped “patriots only” system decreed by Beijing, after years of unprecedented turbulence since …
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HKFP Lens: Artist displays ‘overlapping memories’ of Hong Kong and UK on film
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/28/hkfp-lens-artist-displays-overlapping-memories-of-hong-kong-and-uk-on-film/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/28/hkfp-lens-artist-displays-overlapping-memories-of-hong-kong-and-uk-on-film/
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HKFP Lens: Artist displays ‘overlapping memories’ of Hong Kong and UK on film
Hong Kong artist Eva Leung, who relocated to the UK in September last year, has produced a series of double-exposed analogue photographs that combine scenes from her home city and her new home to d…
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Explainer: Over 50 groups gone in 11 months – how Hong Kong’s pro-democracy forces crumbled
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/28/explainer-over-50-groups-gone-in-11-months-how-hong-kongs-pro-democracy-forces-crumbled/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/28/explainer-over-50-groups-gone-in-11-months-how-hong-kongs-pro-democracy-forces-crumbled/
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Timeline: 58 Hong Kong civil society groups disband following the onset of the security law
After Beijing’s national security law for Hong Kong came into force, at least 58 organisations -including unions, churches, media groups, and political parties – have disbanded since 20…
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The case of Tennis star Peng Shuai only widens China’s credibility gap
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/28/the-case-of-tennis-star-peng-shuai-only-widens-chinas-credibility-gap/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/28/the-case-of-tennis-star-peng-shuai-only-widens-chinas-credibility-gap/
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The case of Tennis star Peng Shuai only widens China’s credibility gap
It is possible, albeit unlikely, that the tennis star Peng Shuai, one of China’s most successful sportswomen, is safe, secure, and not subject to intimidation after several publicised appearances f…
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Disney+ appears to censor episode of The Simpsons in Hong Kong referencing Tiananmen Massacre
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/29/disney-appears-to-censor-episode-of-the-simpsons-in-hong-kong-referencing-tiananmen-massacre/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/29/disney-appears-to-censor-episode-of-the-simpsons-in-hong-kong-referencing-tiananmen-massacre/
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Disney+ appears to censor episode of The Simpsons in Hong Kong referencing Tiananmen Massacre
Online video streaming service Disney+ appears to have censored an episode of The Simpsons in Hong Kong which references the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre. The 12th episode of the 16th season was first broadcast in 2005 and sees the family visit China, where the…
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Covid-19: Gov’t quarantine and daily testing for Hong Kong returnees from southern Africa amid Omicron fears
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/29/covid-19-govt-quarantine-and-daily-testing-for-hong-kong-returnees-from-southern-africa-amid-omicron-fears/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/29/covid-19-govt-quarantine-and-daily-testing-for-hong-kong-returnees-from-southern-africa-amid-omicron-fears/
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Covid-19: Gov’t quarantine and daily testing for Hong Kong returnees from southern Africa amid Omicron fears
All Hong Kong residents returning from eight southern African countries will be required to quarantine for seven days at government facilities and undergo daily Covid-19 testing before serving 14 d…
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Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for two self-exiled ex-politicians after they urged election protest votes, boycott
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/29/hong-kong-issues-arrest-warrants-for-two-self-exiled-ex-politicians-after-they-urged-election-protest-votes-boycott/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/29/hong-kong-issues-arrest-warrants-for-two-self-exiled-ex-politicians-after-they-urged-election-protest-votes-boycott/
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Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for two self-exiled ex-politicians after they urged election protest votes, boycott
A Hong Kong court issued arrest warrants for two democrats in self-exile on Monday for allegedly advocating for others to boycott or cast blank votes in the upcoming legislative election. Former la…
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Security law: Dozens of Hong Kong democrats to spend festive season in detention – subversion trial date still unclear
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/30/security-law-dozens-of-hong-kong-democrats-to-spend-festive-season-in-detention-subversion-trial-date-still-unclear/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/30/security-law-dozens-of-hong-kong-democrats-to-spend-festive-season-in-detention-subversion-trial-date-still-unclear/
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Security law: Dozens of Hong Kong democrats to spend festive season in detention – subversion trial date still unclear
Dozens of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong will spend Christmas and the New Year behind bars, as a court adjourned their case under the Beijing-imposed national security law to next year with no …
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Public, media barred from observing ballot counts at special Hong Kong-mainland border voting stations
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/30/public-media-barred-from-observing-ballot-counts-at-special-hong-kong-mainland-border-voting-stations/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/30/public-media-barred-from-observing-ballot-counts-at-special-hong-kong-mainland-border-voting-stations/
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Public, media barred from observing ballot counts at special Hong Kong-mainland border voting stations
Three voting stations will be set up at border control points between Hong Kong and mainland China at the Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau and Heung Yuen Wai Boundary control points on election day to accommodat…
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Director of Drifting Petals – a film takes anti-ELAB movement as background – clinches Golden Horse Best Director Award
The Kong Kong raised Melbourne film maker Clara Law snatched Best Director at the 58th Golden Horse Awards, after being nominated for a Golden Horse award for the seventh time.
The film, Drifting Petals, took 2019 anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong as background. With protest scenes and images intertwined in the film, Law illustrated not only changes that Hong Kong has undergone, but also the fear and anxiety among Hong Kong people.
The jury praised Law for using a "poetic" way to examine history and reality, showcasing her talent and vision.
Now residing in Australia, Law thanked the jury for bringing the film to Taiwan. Actress Lin Lai received the best director award for Law and spoke on her behalf in the ceremony.
Lai quoted Law that “perhaps, Taiwan and European countries are the only places in the world where her work could be officially shown.”
Lai carried on saying, “She (Clara Law) is a Hong Kong Director. She made this film in Hong Kong but it remains unclear whether the film can be shown there.”
#GoldenHorse #HKProtest #HKmovie #Censorship
Source: Stand News; #Nov27
https://publielectoral.lat/thestandnews/6611
Director of Drifting Petals – a film takes anti-ELAB movement as background – clinches Golden Horse Best Director Award
The Kong Kong raised Melbourne film maker Clara Law snatched Best Director at the 58th Golden Horse Awards, after being nominated for a Golden Horse award for the seventh time.
The film, Drifting Petals, took 2019 anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong as background. With protest scenes and images intertwined in the film, Law illustrated not only changes that Hong Kong has undergone, but also the fear and anxiety among Hong Kong people.
The jury praised Law for using a "poetic" way to examine history and reality, showcasing her talent and vision.
Now residing in Australia, Law thanked the jury for bringing the film to Taiwan. Actress Lin Lai received the best director award for Law and spoke on her behalf in the ceremony.
Lai quoted Law that “perhaps, Taiwan and European countries are the only places in the world where her work could be officially shown.”
Lai carried on saying, “She (Clara Law) is a Hong Kong Director. She made this film in Hong Kong but it remains unclear whether the film can be shown there.”
#GoldenHorse #HKProtest #HKmovie #Censorship
Source: Stand News; #Nov27
https://publielectoral.lat/thestandnews/6611
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【電影以香港社運為背景 香港導演羅卓瑤憑《花果飄零》奪金馬最佳導演】
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香港導演羅卓瑤憑以香港社運為背景的電影《花果飄零》奪得今屆金馬獎最佳導演,由於羅卓瑤現時人在澳洲,現場由演員黎卓玲代領獎,她表示:「多謝評審,因為你們把這部電影帶到台灣來。因為可能世界上,只有澳洲跟台灣有機會看到這作品。她(羅卓瑤)是香港導演,她在香港拍這部片,但不知道能不能夠在香港看到這部電影。」
這是羅卓瑤第 5 次獲金馬獎提名,其於 1996 年執導的《浮生》亦於今屆金馬影展再度上映。
《花果飄零》講述…
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香港導演羅卓瑤憑以香港社運為背景的電影《花果飄零》奪得今屆金馬獎最佳導演,由於羅卓瑤現時人在澳洲,現場由演員黎卓玲代領獎,她表示:「多謝評審,因為你們把這部電影帶到台灣來。因為可能世界上,只有澳洲跟台灣有機會看到這作品。她(羅卓瑤)是香港導演,她在香港拍這部片,但不知道能不能夠在香港看到這部電影。」
這是羅卓瑤第 5 次獲金馬獎提名,其於 1996 年執導的《浮生》亦於今屆金馬影展再度上映。
《花果飄零》講述…
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Hong Kong Film Censorship Authorities reject two student movies citing national security violations
Two movie screenings in the 4th Ground Up Student Film Festival have been cancelled after the films failed to obtain a Certificate of Approval from Hong Kong’s Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration (#OFNAA).
The news came shortly after the amended Film Censorship Ordinance came into effect on 5 November 2021. The amended ordinance sets out the need to put an end to acts and activities that may endanger national security and it also allows the Chief Secretary of Administration to withdraw already-issued screening permits.
On November 19, 2021, Hong Kong Film Censorship Authority first turned down approval for #TheCage, a short film directed by Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) graduate Tsoi Wing-chau. The film depicts totalitarian rule, capitalism, freedom and resistance.
Two days later, another film Piglet Piglet that sets around Taiwan's Presidential election also failed to obtain an approval certificate. The screening of #PigletPiglet was cancelled just over five hours before it was set to be held.
Director of the film, Lin Tsung-yen, wrote on his Facebook page, saying that “local authorities expressed disapproval. They asked me to cut all scenes and information linked to Taiwanese Presidential election and Tsai Ing-wen.”
#GroundUp #FilmFestival #FilmCensorshipAmendment #NationalSecurityLaw #TsaiIngWen #Cinema
Source: Stand News, #Nov21
https://thestandnews.page.link/CgCJg1s5p4D1XvFF8
Hong Kong Film Censorship Authorities reject two student movies citing national security violations
Two movie screenings in the 4th Ground Up Student Film Festival have been cancelled after the films failed to obtain a Certificate of Approval from Hong Kong’s Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration (#OFNAA).
The news came shortly after the amended Film Censorship Ordinance came into effect on 5 November 2021. The amended ordinance sets out the need to put an end to acts and activities that may endanger national security and it also allows the Chief Secretary of Administration to withdraw already-issued screening permits.
On November 19, 2021, Hong Kong Film Censorship Authority first turned down approval for #TheCage, a short film directed by Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU) graduate Tsoi Wing-chau. The film depicts totalitarian rule, capitalism, freedom and resistance.
Two days later, another film Piglet Piglet that sets around Taiwan's Presidential election also failed to obtain an approval certificate. The screening of #PigletPiglet was cancelled just over five hours before it was set to be held.
Director of the film, Lin Tsung-yen, wrote on his Facebook page, saying that “local authorities expressed disapproval. They asked me to cut all scenes and information linked to Taiwanese Presidential election and Tsai Ing-wen.”
#GroundUp #FilmFestival #FilmCensorshipAmendment #NationalSecurityLaw #TsaiIngWen #Cinema
Source: Stand News, #Nov21
https://thestandnews.page.link/CgCJg1s5p4D1XvFF8
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Hong Kong pro-democracy defendants face much heavier sentences than before 2019 protests
Since outbreak of the anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong in 2019, over 2,000 citizens have been convicted for their involvement in pro-democracy protests.
Stand News, a local newspaper consolidated relevant public data from June 2019 through November 2021, which showed a total of 34 people being charged over "behaving in disorderly manner in public places".
Among them, 8 (24%) were accused of obstructing road; another 8 (24%) being charged over hurling objects, while the remaining 18 (52%) were found guilty for making noises (swearling, chanting protest slogans, or hurling insults at Hong Kong Police). These cases saw a high conviction rate exceeding 60%.
With regards to sentencing, a large proportion of nearly 60% (12 people) of those being convicted were imprisoned for a period ranging from 3 weeks to 7 months.
Another 5% of the defendants were sent to the Correctional Services' training centers. The rest faced lighter penalties such as signing bind-over orders for conduct and probation (14%); and community service orders (24%).
In comparison, most convicts in cases of similar nature in the past were not sentenced to jail.
A legal professional group in Hong Kong explained that in the past, only some defendants with criminal records would likely be put behind bars.
However, in recent cases, even first offenders are often imprisoned.
The group added that this showed the court's intention to deploy heavier penalties against defendants from the pro-democracy movement, particularly for cases under Public Order Ordinance, as deterrence.
#RuleofLaw #RuleByLaw #PoliceState #FailedState
Source: Stand News, #Nov14
https://thestandnews.page.link/kZ66FKVG9sBLL9pA6
Hong Kong pro-democracy defendants face much heavier sentences than before 2019 protests
Since outbreak of the anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong in 2019, over 2,000 citizens have been convicted for their involvement in pro-democracy protests.
Stand News, a local newspaper consolidated relevant public data from June 2019 through November 2021, which showed a total of 34 people being charged over "behaving in disorderly manner in public places".
Among them, 8 (24%) were accused of obstructing road; another 8 (24%) being charged over hurling objects, while the remaining 18 (52%) were found guilty for making noises (swearling, chanting protest slogans, or hurling insults at Hong Kong Police). These cases saw a high conviction rate exceeding 60%.
With regards to sentencing, a large proportion of nearly 60% (12 people) of those being convicted were imprisoned for a period ranging from 3 weeks to 7 months.
Another 5% of the defendants were sent to the Correctional Services' training centers. The rest faced lighter penalties such as signing bind-over orders for conduct and probation (14%); and community service orders (24%).
In comparison, most convicts in cases of similar nature in the past were not sentenced to jail.
A legal professional group in Hong Kong explained that in the past, only some defendants with criminal records would likely be put behind bars.
However, in recent cases, even first offenders are often imprisoned.
The group added that this showed the court's intention to deploy heavier penalties against defendants from the pro-democracy movement, particularly for cases under Public Order Ordinance, as deterrence.
#RuleofLaw #RuleByLaw #PoliceState #FailedState
Source: Stand News, #Nov14
https://thestandnews.page.link/kZ66FKVG9sBLL9pA6
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Some opinion survey questions could breach Hong Kong law, anti-graft chief warns
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/30/some-opinion-survey-questions-could-breach-hong-kong-law-anti-graft-chief-warns/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/30/some-opinion-survey-questions-could-breach-hong-kong-law-anti-graft-chief-warns/
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Some opinion survey questions could breach Hong Kong law, anti-graft chief warns
Public opinion polls which ask Hongkongers whether they plan to vote in the upcoming Legislative Council (LegCo) election may be illegal in some circumstances, according to the head of the anti-cor…
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Covid-19: Hong Kong designates more countries ‘high risk’ amid Omicron fears, tracing app exemptions unclear
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/30/covid-19-hong-kong-designates-more-countries-high-risk-amid-omicron-fears-tracing-app-exemptions-unclear/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/30/covid-19-hong-kong-designates-more-countries-high-risk-amid-omicron-fears-tracing-app-exemptions-unclear/
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Covid-19: Hong Kong designates more countries ‘high risk’ amid Omicron fears, tracing app exemptions unclear
Hong Kong residents returning from nine countries which have reported cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant will from Thursday have to undergo 21 days of hotel quarantine as part of the highest-…
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Covid-19: University of Hong Kong research team isolates Omicron variant
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/12/01/covid-19-university-of-hong-kong-research-team-isolates-omicron-variant/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/12/01/covid-19-university-of-hong-kong-research-team-isolates-omicron-variant/
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Covid-19: University of Hong Kong research team isolates Omicron variant
A microbiology research team at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has managed to isolate the Omicron Covid-19 variant from clinical specimens, a breakthrough that will enable the development and pr…