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[Oct 18: 'Face Mask Way' Human Chain in 18 Districts]
People are wearing masks inspired by emoticons from the internet forum LiHKG, Carrie Lam and more.
The activity aims to protest against the government's invocation of Emergency Powers and the forceful implementation of the Anti-Mask Law by bypassing the city's legislature on October 4.
Source: Real Time Live Broadcast; Frontline Live
People are wearing masks inspired by emoticons from the internet forum LiHKG, Carrie Lam and more.
The activity aims to protest against the government's invocation of Emergency Powers and the forceful implementation of the Anti-Mask Law by bypassing the city's legislature on October 4.
Source: Real Time Live Broadcast; Frontline Live
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China demanded the firing of Houston Rockets exec. over Hong Kong tweet, NBA chief says
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/10/19/china-demanded-firing-houston-rockets-exec-hong-kong-tweet-nba-chief-says/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/10/19/china-demanded-firing-houston-rockets-exec-hong-kong-tweet-nba-chief-says/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
China demanded the firing of Houston Rockets exec. over Hong Kong tweet, NBA chief says
China demanded that a Houston Rockets executive be sacked for supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey ignited a firestorm earlier this month with a tweeted image captioned…
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Hongkongers don Pepe, Guy Fawkes, Winnie and Xi Jinping masks at human chain protest against new law
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/10/19/hongkongers-don-pepe-guy-fawkes-winnie-xi-jinping-masks-human-chain-protest-new-law/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/10/19/hongkongers-don-pepe-guy-fawkes-winnie-xi-jinping-masks-human-chain-protest-new-law/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hongkongers don Pepe, Guy Fawkes, Winnie and Xi Jinping masks at human chain protest against new law
From popular protest icon Pepe the Frog to theatrical depictions of Guy Fawkes, hundreds donned masks across Hong Kong on Friday in defiance of an emergency law prohibiting them from concealing their faces at protests. At around 7pm, crowds began to form…
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Backlash from lawyers and press as Hong Kong court asked to grant anonymity to police officers
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/10/19/backlash-lawyers-press-hong-kong-court-asked-grant-anonymity-police-officers/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/10/19/backlash-lawyers-press-hong-kong-court-asked-grant-anonymity-police-officers/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Backlash from lawyers and press as Hong Kong court asked to grant anonymity to police officers
Lawyers and news organisations in Hong Kong have raised objections after a court was asked to hide the identity of police officers, saying that it would harm press freedom and reduce transparency in legal proceedings. The Department of Justice asked the court…
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Selective Arrest by the Police, Suspected Assailant Set Free
After the flashmob protest in Kwun Tong on October 18, two men had a dispute outside Lotus Garden in Ngau Tau Kok.
In a video provided by an onlooker, the old man pushed the the young man when crossing the road. Pedestrians nearby yelled at him, "You hit the boy first, I have it recorded!" as the old man denied.
Moments later, police arrived with batons and shields and had the young man subdued on the ground. Police removed the face mask of the young man by force and grabbed his arms aggressively.
Onlookers shouted at the police, "What's wrong with you? It was the old man who started it!" They also questioned why only the boy was detained whereas the old man was set free, if both of them was involved in the dispute. "The boy was only defending himself! This is nonsense!" said some pedestrians.
Source: Stand News, Oct 18
http://bit.ly/32nUpsi
Selective Arrest by the Police, Suspected Assailant Set Free
After the flashmob protest in Kwun Tong on October 18, two men had a dispute outside Lotus Garden in Ngau Tau Kok.
In a video provided by an onlooker, the old man pushed the the young man when crossing the road. Pedestrians nearby yelled at him, "You hit the boy first, I have it recorded!" as the old man denied.
Moments later, police arrived with batons and shields and had the young man subdued on the ground. Police removed the face mask of the young man by force and grabbed his arms aggressively.
Onlookers shouted at the police, "What's wrong with you? It was the old man who started it!" They also questioned why only the boy was detained whereas the old man was set free, if both of them was involved in the dispute. "The boy was only defending himself! This is nonsense!" said some pedestrians.
Source: Stand News, Oct 18
http://bit.ly/32nUpsi
There are sayings that the government is planning to centralize the issuance of government recognized press IDs, to let the police and the public to distinguish the "real" press easily, and to eliminate the protesters pretending to be journalists and disrupt the work of police officers.
Arguments were saying it's the tactic of the government to restrict the freedom of press.
Today, CE Carrie Lam claimed that the government has no planning at all towards this issue, and the government won't interfere with the work of the press to monitor the government.
Arguments were saying it's the tactic of the government to restrict the freedom of press.
Today, CE Carrie Lam claimed that the government has no planning at all towards this issue, and the government won't interfere with the work of the press to monitor the government.
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1446 公眾集會及遊行上訴委員會宣布，決定維持警方決定。
14:46 The Appeal Board on Public Assembly and Procession announces the decision to remain the decision of police commissioner to object the rally on 10.20.
14:46 The Appeal Board on Public Assembly and Procession announces the decision to remain the decision of police commissioner to object the rally on 10.20.
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‘No plan’ for gov’t registration of journalists, says Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam amid press freedom fears
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/10/19/no-plan-govt-registration-journalists-says-hong-kongs-carrie-lam-amid-press-freedom-fears/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/10/19/no-plan-govt-registration-journalists-says-hong-kongs-carrie-lam-amid-press-freedom-fears/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
'No plan' for gov't registration of journalists, says Hong Kong's Carrie Lam amid press freedom fears | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Chief Executive Carrie Lam has denied rumours that her administration will begin to require official registration for journalists in Hong Kong, adding that she supports the press in monitoring the government. “We have no intention or plan to start a centralised…