Hong Kong authorities' Heavy handed response to pitch invaders at Inter Miami visit

The American professional soccer team #InterMiami made a visit to Hong Kong, but fans were left disappointed as football legend #Messi sat out at the game. Despite this, after the match, fans managed to sneak onto the pitch at the Hong Kong Stadium, where they were able to snap photos with Beckham and even secure his autograph.

One fan recounted how LCSD staff took down his address and hinted at potential charges. When others voiced concerns about potential future security measures, Sam responded, "He can't help it; I simply wanted to do what I wanted to do. This kind of behavior is common in overseas stadiums; many fans act similarly.

Inter Miami conducted pre-match training at the stadium last Saturday, during which some fans invaded the field in an attempt to obtain signatures from Messi and Beckham. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) issued a statement in the evening, strongly condemning several spectators for disregarding public and player safety, violating regulations by trespassing onto the field, and causing chaos.

They reminded spectators not to intrude onto the field to avoid disturbance, warning that strict measures would be taken, including immediate expulsion from the venue and potential police intervention.

Source: #Inmediahk #Feb07
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【獨媒報導】美職球隊國際邁阿密訪港，球王美斯未有上場，引起球迷不滿。不過，在當日比賽後，有球迷衝入香港大球場草地範圍，成功與碧咸合照兼取得簽名。該名球迷表示，康文署職員抄下了其住址，表明日後會提告。對於有球迷指其累街坊，日後同類型比賽或會加強保安，Sam就稱「咁無計」：「我就係想做我想做嘅嘢，外國球場都係⋯⋯好多球迷係咁衝。」 國際邁阿密上

Hong Kong authorities' Heavy handed response to pitch invaders at Inter Miami visit

Source: #Inmediahk #Feb07

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Reuters: Prominent Hong Kong activist moves to Canada after two-year silence

One of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists, who was jailed as part of a China-imposed security crackdown, said on Sunday she had left Hong Kong for Canada after pressure from authorities left her with mental health issues.

Agnes Chow, 27 - a core member of a now-disbanded group of younger activists, including Joshua Wong, who helped drive Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement - said on her Instagram account late on Sunday that she had left Hong Kong for studies in Canada.

Chow's posts - her first public comments since her release from prison in June 2021 - detailed how she had remained under "supervision" from the authorities.

Chow was sentenced to 10 months in jail in Nov 2020 over an unauthorised assembly charge. She was later released on bail on the condition she check in with police regularly, and her passport was confiscated as she faced an alleged national security charge, along with others including pro-democracy businessman Jimmy Lai.

Chow said it was as if the police wanted to remind her that she hadn't regained her freedom, and to "not try to do anything". She said the pressures led her to be diagnosed with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

"Several emotional illnesses put my body and mind in a very unstable state," added Chow.

Reuters could not reach Chow, who arrived in Canada in September, for comment.

Hong Kong police in a statement on Monday condemned Chow's "irresponsible behaviours that blatantly challenge law and order" and urged her not to be a fugitive for the rest of her life.

Chow said it was only this year, after she was accepted by a university in Toronto, that the police agreed to return her passport if she travelled to the Chinese city of Shenzhen.

The trip included visits to Chinese tech major Tencent and a "patriotic" exhibition on China's achievements.

"I was forced to go to mainland China in exchange for the opportunity to study abroad," she wrote.

Chow was due to report to Hong Kong's security police this month but decided not to return out of consideration for her personal safety and well being. "Maybe I won't return for the rest of my life," she wrote.

source: Reuters #Dec04
https://www.reuters.com/world/prominent-hong-kong-activist-quits-canada-after-two-year-silence-2023-12-03/

#AgnesChow #AntiELAB #Exile #NationalSecurityLaw

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Prominent Hong Kong activist moves to Canada after two-year silence

One of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists, who was jailed as part of a China-imposed security crackdown, said on Sunday she had left Hong Kong for Canada after pressure from authorities left her with mental health issues.

Reuters: Prominent Hong Kong activist moves to Canada after two-year silence

source: Reuters #Dec04

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Agnes Chow Interviewed on Japanese News, Calls for Continued Concern for Hong Kong

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow announced that she has left for Canada, and will not be returning to Hong Kong according to the bail terms set by National Security police. A number of Japanese news outlets had interviewed her today.

Chow, who speaks fluent Japanese, is popular in Japanese media as a Hong Kong pro-democracy figure. News stations TV Tokyo and JNN released online interviews with her today, in which she noted that she was to return to Hong Kong in December and report to police. "But I've decided not to return," she said. "I've decided that I can no longer return to Hong Kong anymore."

In her JNN interview, she detailed that she is scheduled to report to National Security police on Dec 28, but has now decided to abandon bail. In announcing her decision ahead of time, she calls on the international community to maintain their concern for Hong Kong. She will continue to speak of her experiences in the coming days, she said.

source: ReNews #Dec04

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周庭昨晚發文宣布已前往加拿大，並會棄保不回香港報到，今日陸續有日本傳媒播出周庭的訪問。 周庭在日本知名度非常高，今日日本東京電視台和 JNN 分別播出周庭連線受訪片段，其中她在東京電視台的片段中指，她今年 12 月必須回港報到，「但我現在已經決定不再回香港了。我已經決定再也不能回香港了。」 而在 JNN 片段中，周庭指她原本 12 月 28...

Agnes Chow Interviewed on Japanese News, Calls for Continued Concern for Hong Kong

source: ReNews #Dec04

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Hong Kong Police Participation Sparks Protests at World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg
The World Police and Fire Games recently concluded in Winnipeg, Canada, with a closing ceremony on August 6th. The event drew attention due to the participation of the Hong Kong Police Force. A local organization "Winnipeg Hong Kong Concern" led a protest outside the venue, joined by around 30 Hong Kong residents.

During the protest, the group chanted slogans in English, calling the Hong Kong police "killers" in reference to their actions during the 2019 #AntiELAB protests, and demanding their return to China.

Some officers from the Hong Kong police delegation filmed and recorded the protesters with their cameras, even challenging them to confront them directly. "Bring it on", some officers shouted at the protesters.

Local authorities, including the Winnipeg police, were present to maintain order at the site. They advised the protesters to disperse peacefully for safety reasons. Despite this, the advocacy group expressed their determination to continue protesting and closely monitor the Hong Kong Police, emphasizing that they will observe them until their departure from the airport.

Bryan, a member of the Winnipeg Hong Kong Concern group, spoke to Radio Free Asia, expressing concerns about whether the Hong Kong Police would leave Canada promptly after the Games. He also called into question whether the Hong Kong officers' photographing of the protesters were aimed at gathering information about Hong Kong residents in Canada.

The advocacy group issued a separate statement following the protest, urging Canadian authorities to investigate the decision made by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding the participation of the Hong Kong police in the 2023 World Police and Fire Games.

Source: Chaser News; #Aug06

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Hong Kong Police Participation Sparks Protests at World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg
Source: Chaser News; #Aug06

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Italy minister: joining China's Belt and Road was 'atrocious' decision
Italy made an "improvised and atrocious" decision when it joined China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) four years ago as it did little to boost exports, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said in an interview published on Sunday.

Italy signed up to the BRI under a previous government, becoming the only major Western country to have taken such a step. Crosetto is part of an administration that is considering how to break free of the agreement.

The BRI scheme envisions rebuilding the old Silk Road to connect China with Asia, Europe and beyond with large infrastructure spending. Critics see it as a tool for China to spread its geopolitical and economic influence.

Source: Reuters #Jul30

https://www.reuters.com/world/joining-chinas-belt-road-was-an-atrocious-decision-italy-minister-2023-07-30/
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HSBC Senior Executive calls UK's Huawei Ban "Feeble" in Closed-Door Meeting

On August 7, a Bloomberg report revealed that a senior Public Affairs executive at HSBC Holding plc had criticized the British government for yielding to pressure from the US government and banning Huawei from the UK's 5G mobile communication network construction. The executive accused the British Government of being weak.

Subsequent reports from the BBC and The Guardian indicated that the executive apologized through an HSBC spokesperson, clarifying that the comments were made in a private event and do not reflect the stance of HSBC or the China-Britain Business Council.

In an earlier Bloomberg report, which cited anonymous sources, Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, HSBC's Head of Public Affairs, criticized the British government during a closed-door meeting. He stated that the government often capitulates to US government pressure and complies with US appeals, such as the decision to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G network construction in 2020. This was described as a weak approach.

Source：Points Media, #Aug07

https://points-media.com/159c

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