Hong Kong Extradition Bill Protests

[Randy W]

yeah, sure, Thanks! It IS in the Basic Law.

 

from the SCMP

 

Chinese military can be deployed at Hong Kong’s request to contain protests, Beijing says

• Radical protesters are challenging mainland government’s authority and principle of ‘one country, two systems’, defence spokesman says
• Garrison law gives Hong Kong option of asking for PLA’s help to maintain public order

 

 

 

“Some behaviour of the radical protesters is challenging the authority of the central government and the bottom line of one country, two systems. This is intolerable.”

 

[Randy W]

from Beauty of Hong Kong on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Hongkongdiscover/videos/625999417890680/

 

 

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Beauty of Hong Kong

41 mins ·

China Army arrived to Hong Kong
Keep Safe Everyone
God Bless Hong Kong and All here

 

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/Hongkongdiscover/videos/625999417890680/

[Randy W]

 

People's Daily, China

3 hrs ·

 

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#Opinion: Should Beijing take action when Hong Kong is in disruption?

Recent violent incidents in #HongKong have seriously challenged the authority of Hong Kong police and the government of the Special Administrative Region, leaving many to look to Beijing for a solution.

How about letting the People’s Liberation Army (#PLA) troops stationed in Hong Kong help keep social order? Come what may, this is not what I want to see happen.

First of all, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland use different political systems and it is written in the Basic Law that the PLA troops stationed in the region should not interfere with the internal affairs of Hong Kong. It is the best to follow the “one country, two systems” principle and let Hong Kong people to govern Hong Kong, at least for the current stage. Some have proposed to use the same system, but it is a social reform in the region that would bring even more risks and costs.

Even if the PLA brought the situation in Hong Kong under control and all the violent protestors were punished, the problem is that the region lacks a coordinated mechanism and the forces needed to consolidate the results. The radical protestors will continue their slanders and disruptions, while some Western countries will conduct verbal attacks. All this would only lead to more uncertainty in the region.

What Beijing should do, as I see it, is to provide all legal assistance a central government can offer to the SAR government. In the face of the violent protestors, we should encourage Hong Kong police to fulfill their duties in law enforcement and deal with the threats.

However, the Chinese mainland should leave the intervention card on the table, just in case things get out of control, such as a humanitarian disaster like a massacre or a purge on patriotic residents in the region.

In all, there is no need for Beijing to take action unless extreme or fundamental change is needed to get hold of Hong Kong.

The fact that Hong Kong is governed by the people in Hong Kong means all its residents should shoulder the responsibility in making the city prosperous and stable. The PLA is not a fire brigade for social order. (By Hu Xijin)

(The author is the editor-in-chief of Global Times. The opinion is first published on his personal Sina Weibo account.)

 

 

Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

from the SCMP

 

As it happened: how Beijing expressed ‘resolute support’ for Hong Kong’s government

• HKMAO press conference suggests leaders in Beijing have arrived on a view and formulated a response to the crisis gripping Hong Kong
• Over the past weeks, escalating protests have thrown Hong Kong into the international limelight and worried investors

Q: What’s your view on protesters who use violence?
Yang: “The rule of law is what Hongkongers are proud of. Violence is violence; unlawful acts are unlawful. It doesn’t change, no matter what the target is. The central government supports the relevant departments and police to protect the rule of law.”

Q: What would Beijing do to assure Hong Kong that “one country, two systems” is in place?
Yang: “This depends on how they understand the situation. It is a complete ideology. There are three bottom lines: no harm to national security, no challenge to the central government’s authority and the Basic Law, and no using Hong Kong as a base to undermine China.”

Q: What does Beijing think of Carrie Lam’s performance?
Xu: “She has done lots of work since taking office. We have noted that the government has done a thorough review of its deficiencies ... The government will be more inclusive and listen to different opinions.”

Q: Would the Hong Kong garrison of the Chinese army be deployed on streets?
Yang: “The Basic Law has clear statements on that question, and I have nothing to add.”

 

 

 

[Randy W]

Ready to fire missiles at Hong Kong? Watch the video. From the SCMP

 

Chinese army’s Hong Kong chief says troops are ready to protect nation’s sovereignty

• Commander of People’s Liberation Army’s Hong Kong garrison comments on Hong Kong for first time since protests against extradition bill began in June
• Garrison releases three-minute video of anti-riot drills, featuring tanks

 

 

During an anti-riot exercise, troops are heard telling rioters to “stop charging, or we use force”. Photo: 163.com

 

“This has damaged the prosperity and stability of the city, and challenged the rule of law and social order. The incidents have seriously threatened the life and safety of Hong Kong citizens, and violated the bottom line of ‘one country, two systems’,” he said.

 

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In an anti-riot exercise, troops are seen marching with a red warning flag telling rioters to “stop charging, or we use force”.

“All consequences are at your own risk,” a solider yells.

 

 

Edit: The video is now on YouTube

 

Edited August 1, 2019 by Randy W (see edit history)

[amberjack1234]

Sounds like the same tactics used at Tinaman Square and some of the same language.

[Randy W]

from the SCMP on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/355665009819/posts/10157420610274820/

South China Morning Post
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HK wakes up to a citywide strikeHong Kong's public transport network was plunged into chaos on Monday morning as the city witnessed its largest strike in decades.

 

and https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/362772451069369/

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From Causeway Bay and the Cross-Harbour Tunnel to various locations in Kowloon, Hong Kong protesters bounced from district to district, leading police on a cat-and-mouse chase.

 

 

 

Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Allon]

Conversing with a friend in HK who is young, around 20 I think, she says the HK protesters are "low life rabble rousers." Her mother had her move in with her in Guangzhou.

 

I think it is more a question that her mother does not want the same thing to happen to thousands of protesters at T Square. I saw the same demurring attitude when I lived in Spain under Franco. Never a contrary word against one of the most bloodthirsty dictators of the time.

 

It really looks like the people of HK are trying to goad the CCP into another blood bath. I hope the CCP has learned better tactics than tanks and rifle shots.

[Randy W]

Now it's about laser pens - from the SCMP on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/2412348468855915/

South China Morning Post

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Hundreds rallied at Hong Kong’s space museum against the “unreasonable arrest” and “fabricated charges” against student Keith Fong over laser pointers.

 

Edit: The police are calling them "laser guns" and complaining about how it impairs their vision. Can cause paper to smoke from 6 feet away.

 

Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

Conversing with a friend in HK who is young, around 20 I think, she says the HK protesters are "low life rabble rousers." Her mother had her move in with her in Guangzhou.

 

I think it is more a question that her mother does not want the same thing to happen to thousands of protesters at T Square. I saw the same demurring attitude when I lived in Spain under Franco. Never a contrary word against one of the most bloodthirsty dictators of the time.

 

It really looks like the people of HK are trying to goad the CCP into another blood bath. I hope the CCP has learned better tactics than tanks and rifle shots.

 

 

Without a specific invite from the HK government, Beijing would just be throwing the Sino–British Joint Declaration and Hong Kong itself out the window. Hong Kong's viability as an International financial and commercial hub would evaporate.

 

That's not to say it won't happen, though.

[Randy W]

Why it may not be a good idea to go to Hong Kong for now. I've even heard of a guy who was tear gassed while looking for his hotel

From the SCMP on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/3266905866654718/

South China Morning Post

August 5 at 9:18 PM ·

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This is what happens when Hong Kong’s flight attendants, air traffic controllers and airport staff call in sick en masse. (via Inkstone)

 

Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Allon]

I heard this morning, the HK police are testing water cannon. One HK woman on the news said she hoped they were not that stupid. Water cannon cause serious injuries. Shades of Birmingham, AL.

[Randy W]

Just to make sure people understand how the CCP feels about 'crimes' committed in Hong Kong, there's this from the SCMP

 

China bans Cathay Pacific staff involved in Hong Kong protests from mainland routes

• Civil aviation authorities say ban comes into effect from Saturday
• Airline says it is studying the directive carefully and passenger safety is its top priority

 

 

 

In a statement on Friday night, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) told the Hong Kong-based carrier that from Saturday staff who had taken part in “illegal protests”, “violent actions” and “overly radical activities” in the city would not be allowed on services to or from the mainland.

The CAAC also said that from midnight Sunday the airline had to submit identification details of all crews on all services using mainland airspace.

Flights that did not have CAAC-approved crew lists would not be allowed to use Chinese airspace, it said.

In addition, Cathay Pacific was told that by Thursday it had to detail how it was stepping up internal safety controls and improving security.

“The CAAC has issued a severe aviation risk warning after numerous recent incidents exposed safety risks by Hong Kong Cathay Pacific,” the statement said.

“Recently, a Cathay Pacific pilot involved in violent activities was charged with rioting but the person was not suspended from flight duties. There was also leakage of passenger information with malicious intent. These have had an adverse social impact and increased the possibility of aviation risks spreading from Hong Kong to the mainland.”

 

 

[Randy W]

I heard this morning, the HK police are testing water cannon. One HK woman on the news said she hoped they were not that stupid. Water cannon cause serious injuries. Shades of Birmingham, AL.

 

 

Hong Kong: Water cannons pose real danger in hands of trigger- happy police | Amnesty International

 

 

. . . and the SCMP

 

Anti-riot vehicles equipped with water cannons to begin road tests in Hong Kong and could be ready to disperse protesters in August

• Designed for crowd control and costing more than US$2 million, the Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been stationed in Fanling since May
• Force considering spraying liquid dye at radical protesters to make identifying suspects easier, senior police source reveals

 

 

 

Designed for crowd control and costing a total of HK$16.59 million (US$2.12 million), the Mercedes-Benz vehicles arrived in the city in May last year and have since been stationed at the Police Tactical Unit headquarters in Fanling for training.

 

[amberjack1234]

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