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Hi police, would like to report a case of spreading false message, i.e. claims that masks can be steamed and reused. twitter.com/aaronMCN/statu…
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In a way, #HongKong has returned to the “norm” of 2019, with riot police on the streets ushering pedestrians to leave. At the same time, it feels like Hong Kong is no longer the same, with the new law delivering a death blow to HK’s freedom and way of life.
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Pro-democratic politicians are holding a primary election in #HongKong today, ahead of the Legislative Council election in Sept. Held for the 1st time, the move is to consolidate support so the pan-democrats can take more seats in the legislature. legco2020.vote4.hk/primaries/stat…
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“By the time you see this post, I’m already in UK,” illustrator Hong Kong Worker wrote on Facebook.
“You might think HK lost another voice, but if I stay, I will be silenced. This choice allows me to continue.”
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One of Carrie Lam’s ambush operations occurring now. Police setting up cordons on Tung On Street in Yau Ma Tei to place the neighbourhood under lockdown without any prior notification.
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3 people I spoke to confirmed the police reports leaked this week, as a sample of a massive Chinese police database being sold online. Only one was aware of the data breach, but he did not realize it included his report of a stolen vehicle in 2010.
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Reporters from different sections recalled their experiences working for Apple Daily, as the newspaper published its last edition tomorrow. "You will see the light if you persist in seeking the truth," wrote the investigative team.
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Another weekend, another film censored. The Ground Up Film Society announced it has cancelled a screening of Piglet Piglet by Taiwanese director Lin Tsung-yen because the film wasn't authorised by Hong Kong's Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration
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Meanwhile, Taiwanese singer Hebe Tian came under fire on Chinese social media for an Instagram post, where she was eating pasta. Chinese nationalists saw it as a gesture of support for Pelosi's visit to Taiwan as the U.S. House Speaker is Italian-American.
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A man was stopped and searched by police for holding a Lego tank set. “In just three years, everything changed,” he said.
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This was taken on Oct 1, 2019. Only found this when going through my photos later on. It was Chinese National Day but #HongKong protesters called it a National Day of Tragedy, determined that there was nothing worth celebrating. It's been a year, but we are in for a long fight.
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This rhyme with food thing is still going on.. twitter.com/xinwenxiaojie/…
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People in #HongKong eat their dinners on the streets and in parks after the govt banned dining in at restaurants after 6pm.
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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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Mask heist in Japan. 6000 masks stolen from the Red Cross Kobe Hospital. japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/02/1…
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Meeting the press at 1am, student union council of #HongKong University announced their resignation and issued an apology. This came after a member of university's governing council said he welcomed a police probe into the student group, which mourned the death of police attacker
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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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Carrie Lam: banned masks in HK
China: require masks in public
Carrie Lam: banned colleagues from wearing masks. "Take them off even if you're wearing them"
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In #HongKong, artist Him Lo collected tear gas canisters fired by police at protests and created this art installation. Police later came and confiscated them. twitter.com/chehayebk/stat…
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After #Shanghai residents held a vigil for a deadly fire in Urumqi on Wulumuqi Road, in Hong Kong, some twenty people held a rally in solidarity with Chinese protesters on…Shanghai Street.
Photo by @inmediahk
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#HongKong protesters are passing around lists of pro-democracy shops and restaurants, urging people to support the yellow economy during the Golden Week.
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Sorry, you aren't paid HK$5.21 million a year to watch digital concert at work. twitter.com/alvinllum/stat…
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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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Singapore: close borders to all Chinese travellers amid #coronavirus outbreak
Carrie Lam: closing border is discriminatory
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Journalist based in Hong Kong. Formerly @VICEWorldNews, @SCMPNews. Words in @WPReview, @latimes and @AJEnglish
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