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HK Police Arrest At Least 7 Incumbent and Former Lawmakers
On the early morning of Nov 1, 2020, Hong Kong police arrested pro-democracy activists and former lawmakers Ray Chan and Chu Hoi-dick.
Meanwhile, at least 5 incumbent lawmakers including Fernando Cheung, Kwok Wing-kin and Democratic Party's Wu Chi-wai, Wan Siu-kin and Wong Bik-wan were also arrested, reportedly for contempt and obstructing the duty of #LegCo staff
According to the administraor of Chu's facebook page, the arrest was reportedly connected to a Legislative Council meeting that involved Beijing loyalist Starry Lee on May 8, 2020.
[Editor's note: Chan and Chu were elected lawmakers. They refused to carry out the "extended" term according to the Chinese Communist Party's decision, after the Hong Kong government cancelled the Legislative Election which was originally scheduled on Sept 6, 2020.]
Source: InMedia; Apple Daily; Commercial Radio #Nov1
#RayChan #ChuHoiDick #PoliticalOppression #PoliceState
HK Police Arrest At Least 7 Incumbent and Former Lawmakers
On the early morning of Nov 1, 2020, Hong Kong police arrested pro-democracy activists and former lawmakers Ray Chan and Chu Hoi-dick.
Meanwhile, at least 5 incumbent lawmakers including Fernando Cheung, Kwok Wing-kin and Democratic Party's Wu Chi-wai, Wan Siu-kin and Wong Bik-wan were also arrested, reportedly for contempt and obstructing the duty of #LegCo staff
According to the administraor of Chu's facebook page, the arrest was reportedly connected to a Legislative Council meeting that involved Beijing loyalist Starry Lee on May 8, 2020.
[Editor's note: Chan and Chu were elected lawmakers. They refused to carry out the "extended" term according to the Chinese Communist Party's decision, after the Hong Kong government cancelled the Legislative Election which was originally scheduled on Sept 6, 2020.]
Source: InMedia; Apple Daily; Commercial Radio #Nov1
#RayChan #ChuHoiDick #PoliticalOppression #PoliceState
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Over 33 U.K. Lawmakers Write to Chinese Embassy, Demanding the Release of 12 Pro-democracy Hongkongers Jailed by China
In a letter addressing the Chinese Ambassador in the U.K. Liu Xiao-ming, over 33 British lawmakers express their concern at China's treatment of the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who were arrested by the Chinese authorities in August and since then detained in China.
The co-signed letter condemned the Chinese government for barring the detainees from family visits and meeting the lawyers appointed by their family. Among the 12, Andy Li is a BNO passport holder.
Source: Stand News #Nov1
Image: Nathan Law
#HongKong12 #UK
Over 33 U.K. Lawmakers Write to Chinese Embassy, Demanding the Release of 12 Pro-democracy Hongkongers Jailed by China
In a letter addressing the Chinese Ambassador in the U.K. Liu Xiao-ming, over 33 British lawmakers express their concern at China's treatment of the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who were arrested by the Chinese authorities in August and since then detained in China.
The co-signed letter condemned the Chinese government for barring the detainees from family visits and meeting the lawyers appointed by their family. Among the 12, Andy Li is a BNO passport holder.
Source: Stand News #Nov1
Image: Nathan Law
#HongKong12 #UK
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#MassSurveillance
Government Makes #LeaveHomeSafe app Compulsory in Hong Kong Starting from Nov 1; Police Makes Arrests
The Hong Kong SAR Government implemented yet another controversial rule on November 1, 2021, mandating the population to check in with the LeaveHomeSafe tracking app when entering government premises. These locales include libraries, wet markets, courts, and sports facilities.
On the first day of its implementation, the Hong Kong Police arrested at least 5 people in the morning at Immigration Tower in Wan Chai, accusing them of using a fake app.
RTHK reported that the arrestees included two immigration officers, one staff member of the Audit Commission and two contractors.
Although exemptions are given to children, the elderly and disabled people, they are still required to submit their personal details.
Civil Service Secretary #PatrickNip claimed the government will "exercise flexibility"; however, according to InMedia, outside the Tai Po Municipal Complex, many domestic helpers and elderly had difficulties in adapting to the policy. Some had to download the app on the site, while some left for the street market instead.
As the people of Hong Kong expressed concern over the privacy issue of the government-monitored app, many citizens bought a new phone just for installing the app and to prevent personal information from being tracked.
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Nov1
https://bit.ly/3EsNyAq
#FailedState #BigData #Privacy #Obstruction #Elderly #Regime
Government Makes #LeaveHomeSafe app Compulsory in Hong Kong Starting from Nov 1; Police Makes Arrests
The Hong Kong SAR Government implemented yet another controversial rule on November 1, 2021, mandating the population to check in with the LeaveHomeSafe tracking app when entering government premises. These locales include libraries, wet markets, courts, and sports facilities.
On the first day of its implementation, the Hong Kong Police arrested at least 5 people in the morning at Immigration Tower in Wan Chai, accusing them of using a fake app.
RTHK reported that the arrestees included two immigration officers, one staff member of the Audit Commission and two contractors.
Although exemptions are given to children, the elderly and disabled people, they are still required to submit their personal details.
Civil Service Secretary #PatrickNip claimed the government will "exercise flexibility"; however, according to InMedia, outside the Tai Po Municipal Complex, many domestic helpers and elderly had difficulties in adapting to the policy. Some had to download the app on the site, while some left for the street market instead.
As the people of Hong Kong expressed concern over the privacy issue of the government-monitored app, many citizens bought a new phone just for installing the app and to prevent personal information from being tracked.
Source: InMedia; RTHK #Nov1
https://bit.ly/3EsNyAq
#FailedState #BigData #Privacy #Obstruction #Elderly #Regime
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