6 people were arrested due to organising and producing seditious publications
The police force raided a temporary market at #GinzaPlaza, #MongKok at 6pm on #Jan17, with a court warrant. The whole process took 2 hours, arresting 3 men and 3 women, a total of 6 people who are aged between 18 and 62. They are suspected to have the intention to produce seditious publications.
The police also raided related organisational stores and the residences of the arrested, collecting 43 pieces of suspicious publications and other items. The police force-emptied the stores, filling a white truck with 18 boxes of wooden chairs, hats, stamps, t-shirts and other products.
#Incitement #Raided
Source: 寄寓記語Facebook Page #Jan17
https://www.facebook.com/100075850610487/posts/pfbid0uRbxvzby91Kg82Jg2MDksbgUHVUq4rVbRHzehdcYs9MnShkTKwWrJu4aFWBcauWDl/?mibextid=cr9u03
The police force raided a temporary market at #GinzaPlaza, #MongKok at 6pm on #Jan17, with a court warrant. The whole process took 2 hours, arresting 3 men and 3 women, a total of 6 people who are aged between 18 and 62. They are suspected to have the intention to produce seditious publications.
The police also raided related organisational stores and the residences of the arrested, collecting 43 pieces of suspicious publications and other items. The police force-emptied the stores, filling a white truck with 18 boxes of wooden chairs, hats, stamps, t-shirts and other products.
#Incitement #Raided
Source: 寄寓記語Facebook Page #Jan17
https://www.facebook.com/100075850610487/posts/pfbid0uRbxvzby91Kg82Jg2MDksbgUHVUq4rVbRHzehdcYs9MnShkTKwWrJu4aFWBcauWDl/?mibextid=cr9u03
Politics Comic Writer Justin Wong Reveals the Main Reason of Emigration
Source: Renew #Jan02
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Source: Renew #Jan02
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Politics Comic Writer Justin Wong Reveals the Main Reason of Emigration
Former Assistant Lecturer at the Academy of Visual Arts at the Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU), as well as a politic comic writer, Justin Wong Chiu Tat, was namely criticised by the Hong Kong Police that his comic on #MingPao in Sep 2021 defamed Junior Police Call. He then apologised for the comic and moved to the UK in the end of that year.
He revealed in #SimonShen interview that his critical point to emigrate was regarding one of his research projects on the protests’ posters, happening after the comic incident. At the time, the seniors in the institution proactively reported it to the National Security Officers, possibly due to the slogans “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times” is shown on the poster.
However, HKBU denied reporting him to the officers and stated that they have been protecting the #AcademyFreedom, providing a suitable environment for their students and staff for research, education and learning. They added, the institution should be responsible to ensure on-campus events are complying to the law. With regards to this incident, HKBU mentioned, “the institution did not submit the case to the authority to follow-up.
#WongChiuTat #JustinWong #AniELAB
Source: Renew #Jan02
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5S37hJRi6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Former Assistant Lecturer at the Academy of Visual Arts at the Hong Kong Baptist University (#HKBU), as well as a politic comic writer, Justin Wong Chiu Tat, was namely criticised by the Hong Kong Police that his comic on #MingPao in Sep 2021 defamed Junior Police Call. He then apologised for the comic and moved to the UK in the end of that year.
He revealed in #SimonShen interview that his critical point to emigrate was regarding one of his research projects on the protests’ posters, happening after the comic incident. At the time, the seniors in the institution proactively reported it to the National Security Officers, possibly due to the slogans “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times” is shown on the poster.
However, HKBU denied reporting him to the officers and stated that they have been protecting the #AcademyFreedom, providing a suitable environment for their students and staff for research, education and learning. They added, the institution should be responsible to ensure on-campus events are complying to the law. With regards to this incident, HKBU mentioned, “the institution did not submit the case to the authority to follow-up.
#WongChiuTat #JustinWong #AniELAB
Source: Renew #Jan02
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5S37hJRi6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
UK-Based HongKonger's Groups Criticised pro-Beijing Organisations Cleansing the National Security Law with Human-sea Tactics
Source: The Chaser News #Feb01
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Source: The Chaser News #Feb01
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UK-Based HongKonger's Groups Criticised pro-Beijing Organisations Cleansing the National Security Law with Human-sea Tactics
The 73rd Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Conference will be held within 2 weeks. UK-based HongKongers organisations found that many pro-Beijing organisations submit reports to this conference, strongly promoting the National Security Law (#NSL). They intended to rationalise the fact of Beijing’s corrosion to the rights in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Scots, a UK-based HongKongers’ organisation, indicated that Beijing utilised Human-sea tactic after being criticised in the United Nations Commission on Human Rights last year to promote the suppression of Hong Kong people in the United Nations. As the submitted content from various groups of people is similar, it is suspected to interfere with the trial of Hong Kong Human Rights in the United Nations, demonstrating “head count takes over the truth with limited evidence”.
#UnitedNation #UN #NationalSecurityLaw #HumanRights #HongKongScots
Source: The Chaser News #Feb01
https://www.patreon.com/posts/78007112
The 73rd Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Conference will be held within 2 weeks. UK-based HongKongers organisations found that many pro-Beijing organisations submit reports to this conference, strongly promoting the National Security Law (#NSL). They intended to rationalise the fact of Beijing’s corrosion to the rights in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Scots, a UK-based HongKongers’ organisation, indicated that Beijing utilised Human-sea tactic after being criticised in the United Nations Commission on Human Rights last year to promote the suppression of Hong Kong people in the United Nations. As the submitted content from various groups of people is similar, it is suspected to interfere with the trial of Hong Kong Human Rights in the United Nations, demonstrating “head count takes over the truth with limited evidence”.
#UnitedNation #UN #NationalSecurityLaw #HumanRights #HongKongScots
Source: The Chaser News #Feb01
https://www.patreon.com/posts/78007112
China uses deepfake technology to fake news reports
According to AFP, US-based social media research firm Graphika released a new report, claiming that China is using Deepfake technology to create fake new anchors in order to spread deceptive political content. The report analysed a video by the fictitious media outlet “Wolf News”, featuring two news anchors, a man and a woman. However, while the anchors initially looked natural, their hairlines remained stiff and their robotic voices often did not sync with their facial movements. The subtitles contained many errors as well.
#deepfake #statemedia #fakenews
Source: Channel #Feb08
https://channelchk.com/a/7187
According to AFP, US-based social media research firm Graphika released a new report, claiming that China is using Deepfake technology to create fake new anchors in order to spread deceptive political content. The report analysed a video by the fictitious media outlet “Wolf News”, featuring two news anchors, a man and a woman. However, while the anchors initially looked natural, their hairlines remained stiff and their robotic voices often did not sync with their facial movements. The subtitles contained many errors as well.
#deepfake #statemedia #fakenews
Source: Channel #Feb08
https://channelchk.com/a/7187
Pro-democeacy Hongkonger urge Oscars to rescind Donnie Yen's invitation
Source: ReNews, #Mar05
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Pro-democeacy Hongkonger urge Oscars to rescind Donnie Yen's invitation
In an interview aimed to promote his new movie, pro-China actor Donnie Yen Ji-dan, spoke about the 2019 anti-extradition bill protests in Hong Kong. He claimed that it was not a protest but a riot, saying "It wasn't a protest, OK, it was a riot". Meanwhile, he criticized Western media for only painting a negative view of China.
In response to Yen's claim, activist Tony Chung, launched a petition on a US platform urging the Oscars to rescind their invitation to Yen, as a presenter at the awards ceremony. Chung reasoned that "actor Donnie Yen supports the suppression of human rights".
Chung was charged with rioting during the ELAB protests but later acquitted. He has since moved to reside in Taiwan.
During an interview with British magazine GQ Hype, Donnie Yen shared his perspective on the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. Yen claimed that based on his personal experience, the protests were more of a riot than a peaceful demonstration.
He further stated that he visited many countries and none of that could match China's stride in modernization. However, western media has only focused on the negative aspects about China. "BBC, CNN, they never report on these. They never report the real side."
Source: ReNews, #Mar05
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In an interview aimed to promote his new movie, pro-China actor Donnie Yen Ji-dan, spoke about the 2019 anti-extradition bill protests in Hong Kong. He claimed that it was not a protest but a riot, saying "It wasn't a protest, OK, it was a riot". Meanwhile, he criticized Western media for only painting a negative view of China.
In response to Yen's claim, activist Tony Chung, launched a petition on a US platform urging the Oscars to rescind their invitation to Yen, as a presenter at the awards ceremony. Chung reasoned that "actor Donnie Yen supports the suppression of human rights".
Chung was charged with rioting during the ELAB protests but later acquitted. He has since moved to reside in Taiwan.
During an interview with British magazine GQ Hype, Donnie Yen shared his perspective on the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. Yen claimed that based on his personal experience, the protests were more of a riot than a peaceful demonstration.
He further stated that he visited many countries and none of that could match China's stride in modernization. However, western media has only focused on the negative aspects about China. "BBC, CNN, they never report on these. They never report the real side."
Source: ReNews, #Mar05
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Uganda suspended a "Belt and Road" essential constructions
#Reuter reported that #Uganda has suspended an essential construction under China's Belt-and-Road initiatives, spoken by a Uganda official.
Uganda originally planned to build a railway to #Kenya with China Harbour Enginering Company (#CHEC) in 2015. The project is expected to cost USD$2.2 million. Unlike other narrow track railway in Africa, this railway project complies to the international construction standard. However, Uganda didn't receive any fund from China under the Belt and Road policy.
Uganda was forced to stopped the plan with CHEC and is considering to continue the project with Yapi Merkezi, a Turkish company.
#Uganda #Kenya #China #BeltandRoad #CHEC
Source: Common #Jan15
http://cmmns.co/RApYN
#Reuter reported that #Uganda has suspended an essential construction under China's Belt-and-Road initiatives, spoken by a Uganda official.
Uganda originally planned to build a railway to #Kenya with China Harbour Enginering Company (#CHEC) in 2015. The project is expected to cost USD$2.2 million. Unlike other narrow track railway in Africa, this railway project complies to the international construction standard. However, Uganda didn't receive any fund from China under the Belt and Road policy.
Uganda was forced to stopped the plan with CHEC and is considering to continue the project with Yapi Merkezi, a Turkish company.
#Uganda #Kenya #China #BeltandRoad #CHEC
Source: Common #Jan15
http://cmmns.co/RApYN
No wonder why there is rumour about emigration from HK circulating around, 370000 fewer tax returns filed this year.
#Emigration #TaxReturn #GoHKgraphics
#Emigration #TaxReturn #GoHKgraphics
HK Government Proposes to Allow Overturning Not-Guilty Verdicts in National Security Cases
Source: In-Media HK #May22
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HK Government Proposes to Allow Overturning Not-Guilty Verdicts in National Security Cases
The Department of Justice has proposed amending the Criminal Procedure Ordinance, allowing for appeals through the "case stated" procedure in cases under the #NationalSecurityLaw heard in the High Court without a jury. Even if three designated #NSL judges acquit the defendant, the Department of Justice can appeal to overturn the verdict of acquittal or to remand the case for a retrial.
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam spoke to the Legislative Council regarding the amendment, stating that "the injustice caused by acquitting the guilty is no less than convicting the innocent." He also mentioned that if a defendant in an NSL case receives an "erroneous verdict of acquittal," it could lead to extremely serious consequences.
Currently, in cases with a jury trial in the High Court, if the jury reaches a verdict of acquittal, the Department of Justice can only seek clarification on points of law without intervening to overturn the verdict. However, in cases heard in the District Court and Magistrates' Courts, the Department of Justice can present a "case stated" appeal and have the opportunity to overturn an acquittal.
Lam described the current situation as "abnormal", particularly in cases involving the NSL. He claimed that the government has a responsibility to address the issues encountered in the local legal system while assisting in the "perfecting" of the NSL's implementation.
Source: In-Media HK #May22
https://bit.ly/41X9rn0
#DoubleJeopardy #RightToFairTrial
The Department of Justice has proposed amending the Criminal Procedure Ordinance, allowing for appeals through the "case stated" procedure in cases under the #NationalSecurityLaw heard in the High Court without a jury. Even if three designated #NSL judges acquit the defendant, the Department of Justice can appeal to overturn the verdict of acquittal or to remand the case for a retrial.
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam spoke to the Legislative Council regarding the amendment, stating that "the injustice caused by acquitting the guilty is no less than convicting the innocent." He also mentioned that if a defendant in an NSL case receives an "erroneous verdict of acquittal," it could lead to extremely serious consequences.
Currently, in cases with a jury trial in the High Court, if the jury reaches a verdict of acquittal, the Department of Justice can only seek clarification on points of law without intervening to overturn the verdict. However, in cases heard in the District Court and Magistrates' Courts, the Department of Justice can present a "case stated" appeal and have the opportunity to overturn an acquittal.
Lam described the current situation as "abnormal", particularly in cases involving the NSL. He claimed that the government has a responsibility to address the issues encountered in the local legal system while assisting in the "perfecting" of the NSL's implementation.
Source: In-Media HK #May22
https://bit.ly/41X9rn0
#DoubleJeopardy #RightToFairTrial
Hong Kong’s Top Court Overturns Journalist’s Conviction
Bao Choy Asks: How Can the Damage to Press Freedom in the City Be Rectified?
Source: The Collective HK; #Jun06
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Bao Choy Asks: How Can the Damage to Press Freedom in the City Be Rectified?
Source: The Collective HK; #Jun06
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Hong Kong’s Top Court Overturns Journalist’s Conviction
Bao Choy Asks: How Can the Damage to Press Freedom in the City Be Rectified?
In an extended 30-month ordeal that encompassed her arrest, a significant legal setback, and persistent appeals that reached the Court of Final Appeal, Bao Choy Yu-ling, the former producer of Hong Kong Radio Television (#RTHK) program "Hong Kong Connection," finally achieved a momentous victory in the highly contentious "license plate search case" on June 5.
During the production of the episode "7.21: Who Owns The Truth?", Choy's team used the government's vehicle registry to look up cars used by the violent mob who indiscriminately attacked train passengers and civilians in Yuen Long on July 21, 2019. They discovers that some of the cars belonged to village representatives and pro-government leaders in the Yuen Long area. The documentary has since won journalism awards, though the government-owned RTHK had refused to acknowledge them.
Instead, in 2021, the government persecuted Choy's team based on their use of the vehicle registry, until the Court of Final Appeal handed down its decision this week in Choy's favor.
In response to the verdict, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee Ka-chiu, bitterly asserted on June 6 that the government will improve the procedures and guidelines for license plate searches, underscoring that the court's ruling demonstrates the fairness and impartiality of Hong Kong's judicial system.
In rebuttal, Bao Choy questioned, "I wonder how many 'defendants' have the time and resources to advocate for the supposed fairness and impartiality mentioned by the Chief Executive?"
She conveyed that throughout the course of the case, journalists faced "intimidation" during their license plate searches, leaving the question of how the inflicted damage can be rectified.
Source: The Collective HK; #Jun06
http://bitly.ws/Ho7u
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Hong Kong Connection - 7.21: Who Owns the Truth - video translated by Real Hong Kong News
https://youtu.be/4rImPpE3p2U
“7.21: Who Owns the Truth" wins #PressFreedomAward, but rejected by RTHK; producers accept award on behalf of production team
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29773
Hong Kong Journalist Stands Trial Over Use of Online License Plate Search
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29285
#BaoChoy #JusticeDelayed #PressFreedom
Bao Choy Asks: How Can the Damage to Press Freedom in the City Be Rectified?
In an extended 30-month ordeal that encompassed her arrest, a significant legal setback, and persistent appeals that reached the Court of Final Appeal, Bao Choy Yu-ling, the former producer of Hong Kong Radio Television (#RTHK) program "Hong Kong Connection," finally achieved a momentous victory in the highly contentious "license plate search case" on June 5.
During the production of the episode "7.21: Who Owns The Truth?", Choy's team used the government's vehicle registry to look up cars used by the violent mob who indiscriminately attacked train passengers and civilians in Yuen Long on July 21, 2019. They discovers that some of the cars belonged to village representatives and pro-government leaders in the Yuen Long area. The documentary has since won journalism awards, though the government-owned RTHK had refused to acknowledge them.
Instead, in 2021, the government persecuted Choy's team based on their use of the vehicle registry, until the Court of Final Appeal handed down its decision this week in Choy's favor.
In response to the verdict, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee Ka-chiu, bitterly asserted on June 6 that the government will improve the procedures and guidelines for license plate searches, underscoring that the court's ruling demonstrates the fairness and impartiality of Hong Kong's judicial system.
In rebuttal, Bao Choy questioned, "I wonder how many 'defendants' have the time and resources to advocate for the supposed fairness and impartiality mentioned by the Chief Executive?"
She conveyed that throughout the course of the case, journalists faced "intimidation" during their license plate searches, leaving the question of how the inflicted damage can be rectified.
Source: The Collective HK; #Jun06
http://bitly.ws/Ho7u
See also:
Hong Kong Connection - 7.21: Who Owns the Truth - video translated by Real Hong Kong News
https://youtu.be/4rImPpE3p2U
“7.21: Who Owns the Truth" wins #PressFreedomAward, but rejected by RTHK; producers accept award on behalf of production team
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29773
Hong Kong Journalist Stands Trial Over Use of Online License Plate Search
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29285
#BaoChoy #JusticeDelayed #PressFreedom
thecollectivehk
查車牌案｜特首指會改進查冊指引 蔡玉玲：傷害已造成怎彌補？ - 集誌社
由被捕、敗訴、上訴至終審法院，經歷 了30個月，香港電台《鏗鏘集》前編導蔡玉玲，昨日（5日）就「車牌查冊案」獲終極勝訴。特首李家超今日（6日)