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Feb 12, 2021

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The Big Picture

Someone has been killing Hong Kong’s dogs and getting away with it. After a number of pets have died of poisoned luncheon meat at Hong Kong’s parks, professionals warn dog owners to avoid Cyberport and Repulse Bay as well as parks in Sai Kung. They also advise keeping muzzles on dogs and to carry Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) at all times. Check out our article for further details on safety and preventative measures; it could save your furry friend's life.

Carrie Lam confirms that dual citizens will not be recognised under HK law. This applies to all Chinese nationals in HK who hold nationality or right of abode to another country.

An online radio host known as "Giggs" has been charged with sedition under the NSL. Giggs is connected to a crowdfunding campaign to help HK students study in Taiwan, but police did not disclose the reasons for the sedition charges. This would be his second time arrested by NSL police.

COVID-19: Cases may be on the decline but watch out, as lockdown may make a comeback. Curfew for dining-in was extended from 6-10 PM and the number of diners at a table increased from two to four. According to a survey conducted by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce earlier this month, "nearly 60% of respondents said they are likely to go out of business over the next 3 months if the current social distancing restrictions were to continue".

Events

[Free] Learn more about the American Civil Rights Movement through documentary screenings and a talk co-hosted by the Hong Kong Arts Centre and US Consulate General.

What else is happening:

Jimmy Lai has been denied bail, but that isn’t stopping him from trying again. Strict restrictions of the security law
Andy Chan, the Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, has resigned from his position. He has cited his health as the reason behind his departure.
Hong Kong announced its Waste Blueprint for 2035. Something to keep an eye on is plans to build a second incinerator – and no one wants one of those in their neighbourhood.
This Hong Kong robotics company is planning to mass-produce Sophia, the humanoid robot (JL: which I like to call an uncanny valley of nightmares).