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In Pictures: New mural in Californian desert pays tribute to Hong Kong’s 2019 protests
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/12/in-pictures-new-mural-in-californian-desert-pays-tribute-to-hong-kongs-2019-protests/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/12/in-pictures-new-mural-in-californian-desert-pays-tribute-to-hong-kongs-2019-protests/
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In Pictures: New mural in Californian desert pays tribute to Hong Kong’s 2019 protests
A new mural intended to pay tribute to Hong Kong’s 2019 protesters and raise awareness of the struggle for democracy has become the latest addition to the Liberty Sculpture Park in the town of Yermo in California. Completed last Wednesday and launched over…
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A 70-yrs-old was charged with assault causing bodily harm (May 25, 2020 in Tuen Mun).
Judiciary has agreed to drop the charge, the defendant has to sign a probation order of 12 months and pay for $300 court costs.
A 70-yrs-old was charged with assault causing bodily harm (May 25, 2020 in Tuen Mun).
Judiciary has agreed to drop the charge, the defendant has to sign a probation order of 12 months and pay for $300 court costs.
https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/canada/2021/04/10/emotional-memories-of-hong-kong-from-the-underground.html
Hong Kong Protest Street Art
Hong Kong Protest Street Art
HK pandemic measures
Vaccination and Gov tracing App in exchange for loosening of restrictions
1. Bars to reopen
ONLY IF all staff & customers are vaccinated and mandatory use of gov tracing app
2. Restaurants to extend opening hrs and allow >4ppl per table
ONLY IF all staff are vaccinated and customers mandatory use of gov tracing app
Note:
- unknown risks for vaccination (both BioNTech and China-made Sinovac)
- tracing app as gov surveillance tool (gov access of ALL mobile phone data)
Vaccination and Gov tracing App in exchange for loosening of restrictions
1. Bars to reopen
ONLY IF all staff & customers are vaccinated and mandatory use of gov tracing app
2. Restaurants to extend opening hrs and allow >4ppl per table
ONLY IF all staff are vaccinated and customers mandatory use of gov tracing app
Note:
- unknown risks for vaccination (both BioNTech and China-made Sinovac)
- tracing app as gov surveillance tool (gov access of ALL mobile phone data)
Hong Kong news updates pinned «HK pandemic measures Vaccination and Gov tracing App in exchange for loosening of restrictions 1. Bars to reopen ONLY IF all staff & customers are vaccinated and mandatory use of gov tracing app 2. Restaurants to extend opening hrs and allow >4ppl per table…»
Let’s stand tall in fallen times, Jimmy Lai tells Apple Daily
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210412/BESY4BF2PREGLJGTSHG2PJS6GA/
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210412/BESY4BF2PREGLJGTSHG2PJS6GA/
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Video: US Sec. of State Blinken warns ‘increasingly aggressive’ China over Taiwan
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/12/video-us-sec-of-state-blinken-warns-increasingly-aggressive-china-over-taiwan/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/12/video-us-sec-of-state-blinken-warns-increasingly-aggressive-china-over-taiwan/
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Video: US Sec. of State Blinken warns 'increasingly aggressive' China over Taiwan | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday warned an “increasingly aggressive” China not to attempt to change the status quo around Taiwan, saying to do so would be a “serious mistake.” “What we’ve seen, and what is of real concern to us, is increasingly…
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Video: Gang wielding sledgehammers ransack Hong Kong newspaper critical of China
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/13/video-gang-wielding-sledgehammers-ransack-hong-kong-newspaper-critical-of-china/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/13/video-gang-wielding-sledgehammers-ransack-hong-kong-newspaper-critical-of-china/
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Video: Gang wielding sledgehammers ransack Hong Kong newspaper critical of China | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
A Hong Kong newspaper that is critical of Beijing said Monday its printing presses were ransacked by a gang of men wielding sledgehammers. The assault on the Epoch Times was captured on CCTV and comes as China oversees a sweeping crackdown against critics…
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Hong Kong Customs says ‘Virus Shut Out’ can stay on shelves, despite bans on ‘scam’ product around world
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/13/hong-kong-customs-says-virus-shut-out-can-stay-on-shelves-despite-bans-around-world/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/13/hong-kong-customs-says-virus-shut-out-can-stay-on-shelves-despite-bans-around-world/
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Hong Kong Customs says 'Virus Shut Out' can stay on shelves, despite bans on 'scam' product around world | Hong Kong Free Press…
A Japanese “Virus Shut Out” necklace that has faced bans around the world amid the Covid-19 pandemic is to remain on the shelves in Hong Kong after a Customs investigation. A full year after Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department said it was looking into…
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Hong Kong journalist who challenged WHO official quits RTHK – sources
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/13/journalist-yvonne-tong-quits-rthk-source/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/13/journalist-yvonne-tong-quits-rthk-source/
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Hong Kong journalist who challenged WHO official quits RTHK – sources
Journalist Yvonne Tong has resigned from public broadcaster RTHK, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed with HKFP on Monday. Yvonne Tong and The World Health Organization’s assistant…
'Vaccine bubble' may be discriminatory: EOC chief
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1585501-20210413.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1585501-20210413.htm
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'Vaccine bubble' may be discriminatory: EOC chief
The head of Hong Kong’s equality watchdog told RTHK on Tuesday that the government’s new plans to ease Covid restrictions only for people who have been vaccinated may be discriminatory, even though they’re likely to be legally sound. Equal Opportunities Commission…
HK forces to goose step PLA-style for security day
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1585486-20210413.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1585486-20210413.htm
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HK forces to goose step PLA-style for security day
Four disciplinary forces say their officers will perform People's Liberation Army style marching on "National Security Education Day", rather than the traditional British drills. The customs, immigration, correctional services and fire services departments…
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A 63-yrs-old found guilty for disorder in public places (inciting chaos in public assembly on Jan 19, 2020 in Admiralty), after in detention for 14 days, sentenced to 5 months imprisonment.
Release on bail awaiting for appeal denied.
A 63-yrs-old found guilty for disorder in public places (inciting chaos in public assembly on Jan 19, 2020 in Admiralty), after in detention for 14 days, sentenced to 5 months imprisonment.
Release on bail awaiting for appeal denied.