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AP (Frankfurt, Germany): Human Rights Organisation condemns China for persecution
2002-12-28
On International Human Rights Day, December 10, the International Society of Human Rights (IGFM) ..stressed that ..Falun Gong practitioners are ..being suppressed by the [Jiang regime] -
AP: Planned Hong Kong Security Law Draws Fire
2002-12-27'The legislation is supposed to protect national security, but pro-democracy politicians, human rights campaigners and others say Hong Kong's civil rights and credibility as a financial hub are at stake.' -
RFI: Chinese Democracy Party in France is Staging a Hunger Strike on Christmas Day to Protest the Legislation of Article 23
2002-12-26'The French Branch of Chinese Democracy Party Union announced in a statement today that in order to protest and object against the HKSAR’s [Hong Kong Government’s] proposed Article 23 legislation, all members of the French Branch of the Chinese Democracy Party Union will go on a one day hunger strike on Christmas Day.' -
The Weekly Standard: Caught in the Web
2002-12-26'No one can be sure of the exact size of China's Internet police force, but estimates hover between 30,000 and 40,000 officers. And their back-up is impressive--China has just spent $200 million on new firewall technology as well. But for those who still try to access forbidden material, China's punishment is swift and severe.' -
Human Rights Watch: Open Letter to Hong Kong Chief Executive C.H. Tung
2002-12-25'We write to express Human Rights Watch's profound concern that proposals by your government to implement Article 23 of Hong Kong's Basic Law will seriously undermine civil liberties and civil society in Hong Kong.' -
USA today: Activists fear Hong Kong will silence dissent
2002-12-25'The human rights crowd isn't alone in its worries. Librarians, clerics, journalists, bankers and foreign governments have voiced fears that the proposals could undermine the "one country, two systems" setup designed to insulate Hong Kong from China's repressive political system.' -
Germany: A Dresden Practitioner Reveals the Truth about Article 23 on Prime-time TV
2002-12-24After briefly describing the basics of Article 23, the practitioner revealed how this legislation is the direct result of pressure from Jiang Zemin’s regime in China. He told the viewers how Article 23 would limit the freedoms of Hong Kong people. -
New Tang Dynasty TV: Renowned British Sinologist talks about Article 23
2002-12-23'On 17th December 2002, New Tang Dynasty TV interviewed Professor Michael Yahuda, a renowned China expert in the London School of Economics and Political Science, on the proposed legislation on Article 23 in Hong Kong. Professor Yahuda is one of the 44 scholars who wrote to the Chinese government in opposition to this legislation.' -
Amnesty International Press Release: Article 23 Legislation -- the potential for abuse
2002-12-23"The current government proposals are vague and ill-defined, contrary to international law and standards which require that the definitions of criminal acts should be clear and specific to clarify what types of conduct are criminalized," Amnesty International stated. -
The Straits times: HK subversion law may spark journalist exodus
2002-12-22'Survey shows four in 10 journalists would consider quitting if territory enacts the controversial law against sedition.' -
RFI: European Parliament and USA are Concerned about Article 23’s Influence on Freedom in Hong Kong
2002-12-22'According to information from the Epoch Times website, this Thursday afternoon in Strasbourg, France, the European Parliament adopted a resolution about Article 23 expressing concern over the effects it would have on Hong Kong’s freedom.' -
Red Herring: Special Report: China - The coming collapse
2002-12-22'Technology companies better watch out -- China's economic miracle is just another Internet bubble.' -
EFIC: Let's Defend Hong Kong's Freedoms and Create Genuine Peace and Harmony
2002-12-21 -
Reporters Without Borders: European Union asked to oppose "dangerous" national security law
2002-12-21'Reporters Without Borders expressed great concern today about the future of press freedom in Hong Kong and called on the European Union (EU) to take a stand against a proposed national security law.' -
AFP: Hong Kong Must Release Security Law Details As Soon As Possible: US Says
2002-12-21'Many Hong Kong residents have expressed concern that the proposed new laws could curtail freedoms in the territory. Human rights and press groups have also condemned the bill.'
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