On Nov. 17, the Liberty International Movie Festival, with its theme of freedom and human rights, kicked off in Seoul, Korea. This time, more than 150 films from over 40 countries were shortlisted. The Hong Kong film “Entrepot” won the Best Film Award and the Best Newcomer Director Award. “Entrepot” consists of three parts, each…
Another International Award For HK Movie About Loss of Freedom
November 22, 2022
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Hong Kong Leader Tests Positive for COVID After APEC Summit
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s chief executive, John Lee, has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from an Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, where he met Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and other world leaders. The global financial hub has fewer COVID-19 curbs than the rest of China, but it still does not treat the virus…
Hong Kong Leader Tests Positive for COVID-19 After APEC Summit
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s chief executive, John Lee, has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from an Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, where he met Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other world leaders. The global financial hub has fewer COVID-19 curbs than the rest of China, but it still does not treat the virus…
Resignation of HK Civil Servants Double to 4,000 Amid Political Retaliation Fears and Declaration of Loyalty
Since the Hong Kong government enforced compulsory oath-taking to uphold the Basic Law, declare loyalty to the government, and dedicate themselves to serving the government, the number of civil servants resigning has risen significantly. The number of resignations in civil services doubled from nearly 2,000 people in 2020/21 to almost 4,000 people in 2021/22. After…
Shipment of ‘The Pillar of Shame’ Has Been Delayed for One Whole Year
The “Pillar of Shame” that has been erected at the University of Hong Kong since 1997 to commemorate the June 4 massacre was dismantled and removed by the university at the end of 2021. Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, creator of the Pillar, issued a statement a few days ago, saying that The University of Hong…
Shipment of ‘The Pillar of Shame’ Has Been Delayed for a Year
The “Pillar of Shame” that had been erected at the University of Hong Kong since 1997 to commemorate the June 4 massacre was dismantled and removed by the university at the end of 2021. Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, creator of the Pillar, issued a statement a few days ago, saying that The University of Hong…
Mirror Concert Horror (Part 5): Fallen LED Panel Weighs 2.7 Times More Than Declared, Police Arrest Contractor Staffs
On the night of Jul 28, a massive LED panel fell from the ceiling during the MIRROR Concert in Hong Kong, leaving two dancers badly injured. One remains at the hospital to date. The Investigation Report on the incident released by the Hong Kong government recently shows the fallen LED panel weighs 2.7 times more…
US Report Calls for Removing Obstacles for Hongkongers to Obtain Visas
The U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) released its latest annual report, criticizing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Hong Kong authorities for undermining democracy, freedom, and civil society in Hong Kong. Against this backdrop, it recommends the passage of the Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act and the Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act….
Consumer Council Finds Contaminants in All Fish Oil Samples Tested
On Nov. 15, the Hong Kong Consumer Council announced the test results of 25 samples of fish oil supplements and found that all fish oils contained various levels of contaminants. It also found that in many of those samples, the content of omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA (good for the brain, heart, and eyes) and EPA…
Hong Kong Sues Humanitarian Relief Fund That Was Helping 23,000 Arrested Protesters
November 19, 2022
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A large number of pro-democracy figures and organizations have been liquidated by the government since the implementation of the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong in 2019. Even the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which provided humanitarian assistance to democracy protesters in the anti-extradition movement, has been accused of violating the “requirements under the Societies…
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