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Television documentary leading to HK journalist’s arrest shortlisted for Asian Television Awards
On November 3, 2020, Hong Kong Police arrested RTHK journalist Choy Yuk-ling (a.k.a. #BaoChoy) for violating the Road Traffic Ordinance, concerning searches done at an openly accessible Transport Department database on car owner information. The searches were carried out for a television documentary about an alleged police-mobster collusion in July 2019.
The television documentary, titled "7.21 Who Owns the Truth", showed white-clad mobsters carrying weapons gathered in Yuen Long town area before attacking passengers of West Rail train at Yuen Long Station. Police officers sighted at neighbouring scenes failed to intervene and showed friendly gestures towards them.
A day after Bao Choy was arrested, the said television documentary she produced was reportedly shortlisted for the 25th Asian Television Awards, a substantial recognition of Choy's professionalism.
[Editor’s Notes
The Asia Television Awards, held since 1996, are the most prominent and recognised events in the Asian television industry, with a judging panel of more than 60 professionals from different regions.]
Source: Cupid News #Nov4 https://www.facebook.com/117540932243292/posts/680432435954136/?d=n
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Television documentary leading to HK journalist’s arrest shortlisted for Asian Television Awards
On November 3, 2020, Hong Kong Police arrested RTHK journalist Choy Yuk-ling (a.k.a. #BaoChoy) for violating the Road Traffic Ordinance, concerning searches done at an openly accessible Transport Department database on car owner information. The searches were carried out for a television documentary about an alleged police-mobster collusion in July 2019.
The television documentary, titled "7.21 Who Owns the Truth", showed white-clad mobsters carrying weapons gathered in Yuen Long town area before attacking passengers of West Rail train at Yuen Long Station. Police officers sighted at neighbouring scenes failed to intervene and showed friendly gestures towards them.
A day after Bao Choy was arrested, the said television documentary she produced was reportedly shortlisted for the 25th Asian Television Awards, a substantial recognition of Choy's professionalism.
[Editor’s Notes
The Asia Television Awards, held since 1996, are the most prominent and recognised events in the Asian television industry, with a judging panel of more than 60 professionals from different regions.]
Source: Cupid News #Nov4 https://www.facebook.com/117540932243292/posts/680432435954136/?d=n
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#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
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#FirstHand #Feb28
Hong Kong Police charge 47 Pro-democracy Figures for "Subverting State Powers"; Lester Shum: Hongkongers Will Not Surrender to the Authoritarian Regime
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https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28801
The photos captured moments before Hong Kong pro-democracy activist #LesterShum arrived at the Police Station on Feb 28, 2021. Shum had been become known as a student activist during the 2014 Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong. Currently, he is a district councillor of the Tsuen Wan District in Hong Kong and is likely to lose his seat while facing political persecution and oppression.
The 27-year-old Shum went hand in hand with his newly-wedded wife to the police station. He talked to the media calmly before heading in to face the unknown.
Shum said in 2019 he had made his decision to fight on, regardless of what might happen. He hoped like himself, Hongkongers would not surrender to the authoritarian regime.
Shum was among those 55 pro-democracy figures arrested by the police on Jan 5, 2021 for their involvement in the pro-democracy camp's primary elections in July 2020.
2 days ago, on Feb 26, they had been ordered by the police to report to the police station on Sunday, Feb 28 ahead of the scheduled date in April. Many suspected that detention and charges would be made.
The Hong Kong Police announced on Jan 28, 2021 that 47 people are charged with "conspiracy to subvert state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
The large group of pro-democracy politicians and activists include district councilor Lester Shum (see photos); 'Long Hair' Leung Kwok-hung and Jimmy Sham of Social Democrats; activist Ventus Lau.
The police said they would detain them overnight and the case will be mentioned in the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court the next day on March 1, 2021.
#MassArrest #Regime #Authoritarianism #PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution
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Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong Face #PoliticalPersecution
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28795
Hong Kong Police charge 47 Pro-democracy Figures for "Subverting State Powers"; Lester Shum: Hongkongers Will Not Surrender to the Authoritarian Regime
See photos:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28801
The photos captured moments before Hong Kong pro-democracy activist #LesterShum arrived at the Police Station on Feb 28, 2021. Shum had been become known as a student activist during the 2014 Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong. Currently, he is a district councillor of the Tsuen Wan District in Hong Kong and is likely to lose his seat while facing political persecution and oppression.
The 27-year-old Shum went hand in hand with his newly-wedded wife to the police station. He talked to the media calmly before heading in to face the unknown.
Shum said in 2019 he had made his decision to fight on, regardless of what might happen. He hoped like himself, Hongkongers would not surrender to the authoritarian regime.
Shum was among those 55 pro-democracy figures arrested by the police on Jan 5, 2021 for their involvement in the pro-democracy camp's primary elections in July 2020.
2 days ago, on Feb 26, they had been ordered by the police to report to the police station on Sunday, Feb 28 ahead of the scheduled date in April. Many suspected that detention and charges would be made.
The Hong Kong Police announced on Jan 28, 2021 that 47 people are charged with "conspiracy to subvert state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
The large group of pro-democracy politicians and activists include district councilor Lester Shum (see photos); 'Long Hair' Leung Kwok-hung and Jimmy Sham of Social Democrats; activist Ventus Lau.
The police said they would detain them overnight and the case will be mentioned in the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court the next day on March 1, 2021.
#MassArrest #Regime #Authoritarianism #PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution
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Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit: Hope the world knows HongKongers are the glory of Hong Kong
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit said he once understood the differences between abiding and breaking the law. However, the world has inverted black and white. Even under the authorities' suppression, he still believes that the Hong Kong government cannot detain all freedom fighters. Also, he always believes Hongkongers who had participated in the 2 million march persisted in their belief. He described, "Today is to temper our willpower." He hopes the world can see it and "Hongkongers are the glory of Hong Kong."
Jimmy Sham also apologised to Helena Wong Pik-wan, stating he feels sorry for The Democratic Party, and they hugged each other outside the police station.
Source: InMedia HK #Feb28
#MassArrest #Regime #Authoritarianism #PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution #JimmySham
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit: Hope the world knows HongKongers are the glory of Hong Kong
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit said he once understood the differences between abiding and breaking the law. However, the world has inverted black and white. Even under the authorities' suppression, he still believes that the Hong Kong government cannot detain all freedom fighters. Also, he always believes Hongkongers who had participated in the 2 million march persisted in their belief. He described, "Today is to temper our willpower." He hopes the world can see it and "Hongkongers are the glory of Hong Kong."
Jimmy Sham also apologised to Helena Wong Pik-wan, stating he feels sorry for The Democratic Party, and they hugged each other outside the police station.
Source: InMedia HK #Feb28
#MassArrest #Regime #Authoritarianism #PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution #JimmySham
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#AsiasFinest #Court
Hong Kong Police's case charge found in disarray again
Numerous mistakes, as obvious as the defendant’s professions, have been found in Hong Kong Police’s case charge presented to the court on March 1, 2021 against the 47 pro-democracy activists.
For instance, the profession of Sze Tak Loy, District Councilor of Wong Tai Shin district was marked “unemployed”; while former legislator Eddie Chu Hoi-dick was mistakenly marked as "Wong Tai Shin District Councilor".
What’s more, Sai Kung District Councilor, Gary Fan Kwok-wai’s occupation was marked “Social Worker” while renowned social worker, Hendick Lui Chi Hang was marked "Sai Kung District Councilor" for his profession.
On March 1, 2021, 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians, who were charged with inciting subversion under the National Security Law was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrate Court.
Source: InMedia #Mar1
https://bit.ly/3kFl6CU
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Determined and Unafraid: Pro-democracy Hongkongers in Solidarity Rally Outside of the Court
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28844
Hong Kong Police Bar Arrested Pro-democracy Activist From Meeting Their Lawyers Before Court Hearing
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28847
#47Democrats #PoliticalPersecution #FailedState
Hong Kong Police's case charge found in disarray again
Numerous mistakes, as obvious as the defendant’s professions, have been found in Hong Kong Police’s case charge presented to the court on March 1, 2021 against the 47 pro-democracy activists.
For instance, the profession of Sze Tak Loy, District Councilor of Wong Tai Shin district was marked “unemployed”; while former legislator Eddie Chu Hoi-dick was mistakenly marked as "Wong Tai Shin District Councilor".
What’s more, Sai Kung District Councilor, Gary Fan Kwok-wai’s occupation was marked “Social Worker” while renowned social worker, Hendick Lui Chi Hang was marked "Sai Kung District Councilor" for his profession.
On March 1, 2021, 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians, who were charged with inciting subversion under the National Security Law was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrate Court.
Source: InMedia #Mar1
https://bit.ly/3kFl6CU
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Determined and Unafraid: Pro-democracy Hongkongers in Solidarity Rally Outside of the Court
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28844
Hong Kong Police Bar Arrested Pro-democracy Activist From Meeting Their Lawyers Before Court Hearing
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28847
#47Democrats #PoliticalPersecution #FailedState
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#FirstCourt #Mar6 #Court
Pro-democracy Politician Manages to See An Ultrasound Picture of his Baby Between Court Sessions
14:19 | High Court
The pregnant wife of district councillor Cheung Hoi-sum showed up in court to show support on Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Cheung is one of the 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians who were arrested and charged by the Hong Kong authorities with "conspiracy to state subversion" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
Cheung was among the 11 whose bail were granted by the court but was immediately rejected by the Department of Justice on March 5.
On March 6, the bail application and the appeal are reviewed by the High Court.
As the court was adjouned, Cheung's wife managed to show him an ultrasound picture of their baby. The couple exchanged a smile even it was only for a few seconds.
#Baby #Pregnancy #47Democrats #PoliticalPersecution
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Hongkongers Chant Outside Court: There's no rioters, Only tyrannical regime
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28941
Pro-democracy Politician Manages to See An Ultrasound Picture of his Baby Between Court Sessions
14:19 | High Court
The pregnant wife of district councillor Cheung Hoi-sum showed up in court to show support on Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Cheung is one of the 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians who were arrested and charged by the Hong Kong authorities with "conspiracy to state subversion" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
Cheung was among the 11 whose bail were granted by the court but was immediately rejected by the Department of Justice on March 5.
On March 6, the bail application and the appeal are reviewed by the High Court.
As the court was adjouned, Cheung's wife managed to show him an ultrasound picture of their baby. The couple exchanged a smile even it was only for a few seconds.
#Baby #Pregnancy #47Democrats #PoliticalPersecution
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Hongkongers Chant Outside Court: There's no rioters, Only tyrannical regime
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28941
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#PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution
HK Police Accuses Pro-Democracy Group of Breaching Societies Ordinance
The Hong Kong police have accused the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), a pro-democracy group which organizes protests including the annual July 1 rally and many large-scale protests duting the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement, of breaching the Societies Ordinance.
In a Facebook post on April 26, 2021, CHRF convenor Figo Chan said they received aletter sent from the police. The police claimed that the group had been "de-registered" under the Societies Ordinance in 2006, two months after its application was approved. The police thereby accused the group of violating the Societies Ordinance.
The police demanded information including financial records and activity details since the group's establishment in 2006.
Source: InMedia #Apr26
https://bit.ly/3sMAjEw
HK Police Accuses Pro-Democracy Group of Breaching Societies Ordinance
The Hong Kong police have accused the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), a pro-democracy group which organizes protests including the annual July 1 rally and many large-scale protests duting the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement, of breaching the Societies Ordinance.
In a Facebook post on April 26, 2021, CHRF convenor Figo Chan said they received aletter sent from the police. The police claimed that the group had been "de-registered" under the Societies Ordinance in 2006, two months after its application was approved. The police thereby accused the group of violating the Societies Ordinance.
The police demanded information including financial records and activity details since the group's establishment in 2006.
Source: InMedia #Apr26
https://bit.ly/3sMAjEw
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#PoliticalPersecution #PoliceState
HK Pro-democracy Activist punished in solitary confinement for arbitrary offences
On July 20, 2021, Former Councilor of Southern District, #TiffanyYuen Ka-wai, had finished serving her 4-month jail term after taking part in the June 4 vigil at Victoria Park in 2020, which was banned by the police for the first time in 30 years.
At the end of her prison term, she was sent to the Lo Wu Correctional Facility to continue to be detained for charges linked to the pro-democracy camp primaries of Legislative Council election in 2020.
At the detention cell, she hugged several other pro-democracy activists also being detained.
Soon afterwards, Yuen was penalized by the authorities for “making physical contact with other prisoners” and placed in solitary confinement for 10 days.
Yuen’s friend Wong Li-li told reporters that there was no enforcement guidelines in the Correctional Services Department decision. Wong explained that “physical contacts” occur naturally in prison routines, condemning that the Department’s decision is arbitrary and targeting unfairly at Yuen.
Look into the Prison Rules in Hong Kong for offences against prison discipline, it certainly didn’t consist of making “physical contact with other prisoners," Wong said.
#HKProtest #NationalSecurityLaw #WhiteTerror #FailedState
Source: InMedia; #Jul24
https://bit.ly/3kSnwA6
#PoliticalSuppression #PoliticalActivists #Prison
HK Pro-democracy Activist punished in solitary confinement for arbitrary offences
On July 20, 2021, Former Councilor of Southern District, #TiffanyYuen Ka-wai, had finished serving her 4-month jail term after taking part in the June 4 vigil at Victoria Park in 2020, which was banned by the police for the first time in 30 years.
At the end of her prison term, she was sent to the Lo Wu Correctional Facility to continue to be detained for charges linked to the pro-democracy camp primaries of Legislative Council election in 2020.
At the detention cell, she hugged several other pro-democracy activists also being detained.
Soon afterwards, Yuen was penalized by the authorities for “making physical contact with other prisoners” and placed in solitary confinement for 10 days.
Yuen’s friend Wong Li-li told reporters that there was no enforcement guidelines in the Correctional Services Department decision. Wong explained that “physical contacts” occur naturally in prison routines, condemning that the Department’s decision is arbitrary and targeting unfairly at Yuen.
Look into the Prison Rules in Hong Kong for offences against prison discipline, it certainly didn’t consist of making “physical contact with other prisoners," Wong said.
#HKProtest #NationalSecurityLaw #WhiteTerror #FailedState
Source: InMedia; #Jul24
https://bit.ly/3kSnwA6
#PoliticalSuppression #PoliticalActivists #Prison
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