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Novel romanticising China's invasion gets Taiwan book shop in trouble

Harbour Times
Oct 17, 2021
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Good morning.

It’s spoopy season and do you know what that means? It’s time to learn about a couple of Hong Kong’s most horrifying tales of the supernatural and true crime. Listen to HT’s Halloween podcast special to uncover the grim details here or through the YouTube link below.

— Jasmine Lee

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Hongkonger tangled in Olympic protest in Greece

Activists in support of the “Free Tibet” movement gathered in Athens to advocate for the boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Joey Siu, a Hong Kong activist, is one of the three people arrested by Greek police at the demo, which preceded the Lighting Ceremony in Ancient Olympia last Monday.

Here is Siu herself seen in a video discussing the 2019-20 protests in Hong Kong and China’s violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.

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Students for a Free Tibet @SFTHQ
A vital message from @jooeysiiu, 22-year-old Hong Kong activist who is currently detained by Greek police for her nonviolent protest at the #Acropolis today:
9:15 AM ∙ Oct 17, 2021
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COVID-19

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The Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating three additional imported #COVID19 cases involving arrivals from the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan
news.gov.hk3 imported COVID-19 cases reportedThe Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating three additional imported COVID-19 cases involving arrivals from the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan.
8:17 AM ∙ Oct 17, 2021
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New cases: 3 (imported)

HK banned Air Canada flights incoming from Vancouver on Friday for two weeks after 60 imported cases were reported in a two-week period. Toronto-HK flights remain unaffected.


The invasion of China isn’t cool, man

A Taiwan bookstore in Hong Kong has taken a book off of its shelves after receiving National Security Law-related complaints. The book that was removed from Eslite Bookstore has been accused of glamourising the invasion of China by the Eight-National Alliance in 1900.

According to Global Times, the author of this book, Liu Qikun, has insulted China’s national anthem in the past.

I wonder if the price of this book has suddenly gone up (or down) drastically because of this incident.

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Keeping Up with the Consulates

The latest updates from Hong Kong’s diplomatic community, exclusive to our paid Tide readers (that’s could be you!).


What else is in the news?

  • The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued an apology (paywalled) after its Faster Payment System crashed Sunday morning during its system update.

  • Small businesses talk about how HK’s consumption vouchers scheme has given them “limited” help.

  • American law firm Mayer Brown has cut ties with HKU over the scandal concerning the university’s demand to remove the Pillar of Shame. Former Chief Executive CY Leung has demanded the boycotting of this firm since.


Events / Exhibitions etc.

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We’ll throw in a free month of Paid High Tide for yourself or a friend!

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Hong Kong Türk Filmleri haftası 25-29 Ekim 2021. Hong Kong Turkish Films Week (25-29 Oct 21 @ Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre) Yerinizi şimdi ayırın: Reserve your seats now via: E-mail: rsvp.hongkong@mfa.gov.tr Whatsapp: +852 9617 0722
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Enjoy the best of Turkish Films at the upcoming Turkish Films Week from 25-29 October. RSVP at rsvp.hongkong@mfa.gov.tr or on Whatsapp +852 9617 0722.

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That’s all for today

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