Good morning.
Today isnโt a heavy news day but pay attention to a couple of events coming up that you wonโt want to miss.
โย Jasmine Lee
OK Google, give me your user data
Google has admitted to handing in user data to Hong Kong authorities, answering three of 43 requests that were made last year after the enactment of the National Security Law.ย
Two of the cases were related to human trafficking while another was an โemergency disclosure request involving a credible threat to lifeโ.
Last year Google said it wouldย only respond to requests put through the US Justice Department, which consists of a lengthy process that could potentially take months.
Cycling to Bronze๐ฅย


High off the tails of HKโs Olympic victories, the SAR congratulates cyclist Leung Ka-yu for winning the regionโs first medal at the National Games in the Menโs Omnium event.
COVID-19

New cases: 3 (imported)
Policy Address
Chief Executive Carrie Lam attended another public consultation event (of many) on the upcoming Policy Address, which is coming up on 6 October โ less than a month now.
You can get details on what CE Lam hints is in store for HKโs government on paid Tide.
Events
Canadian LIVE Elections Result Viewing Party
Tuesday September 21, 2021 Morning (specific time TBD)
Venue: Rula Live in Lan Kwai Fong, G/Fย 58-62 D'Aguilar Street, Hong Kong
Canadians and political watchers will gather on the morning of September 21 to see results broadcast live in English and French to see which vision of the future Canadians will choose from the competing political parties.ย
Pride! ๐ย



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