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Apple Daily published their 3rd article on superintendent Rupert Dover. They found that he and his wife, also a police officer, lease another house in the village for bed and breakfast at up to HK$1400 per night, without a guesthouse license. hk.appledaily.com/local/20200501…
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An email reply from Solicitors Regulation Authority to a local group has confirmed that Vivien Chen, assigned as a prosecutor by the Department of Justice, is not a UK solicitor as she claims on Hong Kong Bar Association's website.
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Chen's most recent case includes convicting lawmaker Au Nok-hin of assaulting a police officer by shouting through a loudspeaker. She also caused controversy with her online remarks, attacking judges and calling protesters cockroaches and scumbags. scmp.com/news/hong-kong…
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When popular Chinese boba chain HEYTEA first opened in #HongKong late 2018, hundreds queued for hours for a drink. It took a hit during the protests and a further blow amid #coronavirus. Now only 2 out of 8 branches remain in town. hk.appledaily.com/finance/202005…
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While the chaos ensue in Legislative Council, #HongKong protesters recreate the scene on #AnimalCrossing with Starry Lee smirking on the chairman seat, surrounded by security.
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According to Apple Daily, the police officer, who pointed a gun at the crowd amid the chaos in Tsuen Wan on 8.25, is among 18 officers awarded a Commanding Officer’s Commendation for their work during the protests. He was praised for his leadership, loyalty, bravery n resilience.
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"No matter how much pressure we face, it's our responsibility as elected legislators to stand on the frontline and protect Hong Kong people," says legislator Roy Kwong, who was tackled to the ground by #HongKongPolice at a protest on last night and just left hospital with bruises
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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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An 18-year-old who reported being raped by officers in Tsuen Wan police station on 27th Sept is now wanted by police for making false statement. Police chief Chris Tang told district councillors her statement doesn’t match results of the investigation. thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%B…
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Political cartoonist Zunzi's drawing in Mingpao today.
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#HongKong’s success isn’t a case of what the govt did correctly but how we managed despite the govt. “Fight Virus Together,” Carrie Lam claimed. But it’s been clear who she’s targeting with social distancing rules in the name of public health. theatlantic.com/technology/arc…
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It’s #HongKong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s birthday tomorrow and all sorts of birthday cards are circulating online.
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“7 months ago, I plucked all my courage to file a complaint of rape and sexual by unknown police officers inside Tsuen Wan Police station. I hoped and prayed that the complaint would be investigated impartially...none of that has happened.” facebook.com/615726795/post…
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Their camera alone is a threat twitter.com/CitizensPC/sta…
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A 22-year-old lifeguard is sentenced to four years in jail for rioting. He is the first defendant to admit guilty to riot charges. He was arrested on June 12, when thousands surrounded the LegCo to protest the reading of controversial extradition bill. news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%af%…
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Instead of the usual plain backgrounds, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has opted for a collage of #HongKongProtests images for her press conference where she is responding to police watchdog's report released today. "The Truth About Hong Kong", it reads.
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“I don’t believe darkness will always overpower the light on earth. Fireflies can light up the world. Bandits can only kidnap your body, they cannot take away your faith,” writes a sign at the mall in Sha Tin where protesters have gathered. Photo: Apple Daily
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A good number of protesters gathered at MOKO chanting slogans and singing Glory to #HongKong. At least four police vehicles are parked right outside the mall.
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Lost in the Fumes, a documentary on the young #HongKong politician and activist, Edward Leung, is now available on iTunes. He was jailed for six years in 2018 over the Mong Kok riot in 2016. Check it out if you can.
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Two 21-year-old twin brothers are sentenced to 7 weeks in jail for vandalising MTR facilities. Father, who has nasopharynx cancer, is diagnosed with lymphoma last week and is not expected to live long. Judge turned down request for a suspended sentence thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%A…
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Production of the coming season of political satirical show Headliner has been stopped and previous episodes that received complaints will also be pulled down, says RTHK. This came after the public broadcaster was given a serious warning by authorities. news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%af%…
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Many people have noted the militarisation of public urban space in #HongKong. Also interesting is the attempt to blend them in. MTR stick wallpaper with ceramic tiles pattern on metal gates added last December. Photo: Jimmy Lam from USP
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It feels like we are awaiting our death sentence twitter.com/alvinllum/stat…
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The fear that #HongKong will be assimilated and turned into just another Chinese city was precisely what drove people to the streets last year. Now the nightmare's coming true. They couldn't extradite people to stand trial in mainland China, so now they extend their law to HK. twitter.com/austinramzy/st…
Journalist based in Hong Kong. Formerly @VICEWorldNews, @SCMPNews. Words in @WPReview, @latimes and @AJEnglish
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