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“I am here to exercise our right to protest, which is enshrined under the Basic Law. We do not need the authorities’ permission to hold peaceful public assemblies,” said a protester. twitter.com/krislc/status/…
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More recruitment posts from #HongKongPolice, which also placed ads in local newspapers. Check out the hashtags: beside advertising “stable income” “dorm” “comprehensive benefits”, they also mention “diversified job duties” and the overbudget, public-funded police recreation club.
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A doctor on emergency ward of a public hospital saw a 5-year-old with high fever and chills in an isolation tent outdoors. His mother begged him to admit the child, but all he could offer was basic assessment and panadol prescription. "Everyone suffers."
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“Thanks to my hard work, the number of infection remains low.”
“Um, Chief Executive, this shows your popularity rating...”
Work by VA Wong Sir.
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We may use creativity to circumvent the ban and speak the same words in code, but we also shouldn’t accept the fact that the government can blatantly outlaw certain words and 以言入罪. twitter.com/holmeschan_/st…
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Hong Kong, 2019
"What got you in jail?" "Wearing a mask."
China, 2020
"What got you in jail?" "Not wearing a mask." twitter.com/Kyutori1/statu…
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Liaison Office owns 757 property units, worth an estimated value of 3.4 billion. Worth noting besides properties, the office also controls SUP, whic owns more than half of book stores in Hong Kong and 30 joint publishing houses. twitter.com/richardjpyne/s…
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"Staff questioned why the heads of desks were not consulted beforehand and how news operations can continue after an abrupt dismissal on such a large scale. They also pressed the management for an explanation on shedding the most outstanding staff..."
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Vote counting at the #HongKong Public Opinion Research Institute continues after 610,000 casted their ballots at the two-day primary elections organised by pro-democratic politicians.
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Hundreds who attend a memorial for Alex Chow - a university student who died in November - in Tseung Kwan O are stopped and searched by police, who use the same tactic of mass arrests to intimidate demonstrators and thwart protests.
Photos from USP and CUHK Campus Radio.
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And the bet sheet is out! What will you be arrested for: “loving #HongKong too much”, “a crime National People’s Congress hasn’t thought of”, “shouting Winnie the Pooh”.
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And whom do we sue if we are affected by coronavirus because #HongKong govt failed to close the border? twitter.com/rthk_enews/sta…
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One man got mad at officers because he literally couldn’t get anywhere. Stranded pedestrians complain they’re being forced into a public assembly because police are blocking the roads. Officers have used similar tactics in the past to divide crowds and conduct mass arrests.
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Legislator Andrew Wan was peppersprayed and arrested earlier, unsure why. Some people shouted insults at police. Obvious tension in the air and the situation is rather volatile.
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AppleDaily obtained floorplan of new police club, which went overbudget by HK$390 million and is built with public fund for Shatin to Central rail link. Among new additions: infinity pool overlooking harbour, a jacuzzi, 4 swimsuit dryers that cost HK$60000 hk.appledaily.com/local/20200511…
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Another independent media outlet in #HongKong has shuttered. FactWire, an investigative news agency founded in 2015, announced its termination. "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose. It has, at last, come time to end our journey." factwire.org/en/termination…
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And the flashlights are back as well. Police warning people at the scene they are violating social distancing rules. Officer also accused Legislator Ted Hui of instigating disorder for speaking with a mic.
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And if you go down the escalator, you will find an army of riot police officers on the ground at the bus station.
Last year, two officers were filmed leaving the scene of the attack, while reinforcement arrived 38 minutes later.
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Bank depositors in Henan who saw their savings frozen have been protesting since April and many were detained after a rally in May, which barely made international headlines. This week, they saw health code turn red and were blocked from a planned protest
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“Promise me, you will only go out at night after 6pm and be home by 5am. Pinky swear, okay?”
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This is happening tonight at 9:30pm. May 35, a play on the June Fourth incident. Check it out here - youtu.be/CXRVMTjSGJ0 twitter.com/rachel_cheung1…
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Yellow cafe Jiegenge offers free bleach outside their restaurant for citizens, provided that they bring their own containers. Disinfectant products’re flying off shelves in #HongKong amid #coronavirus scare.
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Chickee Duck is asked by the property management to remove the statue immediately.
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This was removed within twenty four hours, as United Social Press notes. twitter.com/ginkgogoes/sta…
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Chief Executive Carrie Lam has refused to set up an independent commission of inquiry to look into police brutality and abuse of power. Instead, she’s now honouring nearly 100 cops, many for their role in #HongKong protests. twitter.com/rthk_enews/sta…
Journalist based in Hong Kong. Formerly @VICEWorldNews, @SCMPNews. Words in @WPReview, @latimes and @AJEnglish
Contact: rachel_cheung1@protonmail.com