Antony Dapiran
@antd.bsky.social
Writer/Lawyer/Photographer, author of “City on Fire: The Fight for Hong Kong”. www.antonydapiran.com
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Trying to transition away from X as much as possible, but still not enough familiar faces here to make the final leap!
February 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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When you want a Tesla but you don’t want people to judge you for it:
January 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
When you want a Tesla but you don’t want people to judge you for it:
小红书 HQ: “How we will brand our app for international markets so that they don’t notice it’s literally named after a book by one of the 20th century’s most notorious murderous dictators?”
January 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM
小红书 HQ: “How we will brand our app for international markets so that they don’t notice it’s literally named after a book by one of the 20th century’s most notorious murderous dictators?”
If one phrase could sum up post-2020 Hong Kong, it just might be: “For my friends, everything; for my enemies, the law.”
Hong Kong pollster Robert Chung is under investigation over assisting a “wanted person who has absconded overseas,” as police searched his home and office on Monday.
In full: https://buff.ly/40aurrr
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
In full: https://buff.ly/40aurrr
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
January 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
If one phrase could sum up post-2020 Hong Kong, it just might be: “For my friends, everything; for my enemies, the law.”
Love a good Tim Hamlett burn: “We must note that Richard Cullen spends more time writing for the China Daily than he does teaching law, & he appears to have no problem avoiding legalistic formal language in his usual output, which comprises rousing denunciations of American foreign policy.”
Opinion: Changing the constitution is "a matter for parliament, not something to be done in court in the name of 'context'," writes Tim Hamlett.
In full: https://buff.ly/3PwwUYd
In full: https://buff.ly/3PwwUYd
Never mind Hong Kong's Basic Law, consider the context
Opinion: Changing the constitution is "a matter for parliament, not something to be done in court in the name of 'context'," writes Tim Hamlett.
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January 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Love a good Tim Hamlett burn: “We must note that Richard Cullen spends more time writing for the China Daily than he does teaching law, & he appears to have no problem avoiding legalistic formal language in his usual output, which comprises rousing denunciations of American foreign policy.”
Oh, “emergency situations”? Ok… // “With the development of science & technology, more submarine cables & communication cables are laid on the seabed of all parts of the world & the cables need to be cut off in some emergency situations," the Lishui University authors wrote.
👀🇨🇳 "With Chinese ships suspected to have cut key undersea communications cables around the world, a Newsweek review of Chinese-language patent applications shows that engineers in China invented devices to sever such cables quickly and cheaply." By Didi Kirsten Tatlow:
Exclusive—Chinese patents reveal aim to cut undersea cables
Patent applications showed that Chinese scientists had been devising ways for severing undersea cables
www.newsweek.com
January 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Oh, “emergency situations”? Ok… // “With the development of science & technology, more submarine cables & communication cables are laid on the seabed of all parts of the world & the cables need to be cut off in some emergency situations," the Lishui University authors wrote.
Sad news. “Bottle” (known for his thick round glasses) inspired many as the cheerful MC of the Admiralty “main stage” during 2014’s Umbrella Movement. He was also a social worker, legislator, pro-democracy &—after his own stint behind bars—prisoners’ rights activist.
RIP. Former Hong Kong legislator Shiu Ka-chun, a veteran social worker and who contributed so much to support political prisoners. Only 55 years old. 😢
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Ex-Hong Kong opposition lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun dies at 55 after cancer battle
Shiu Ka-chun, who underwent a procedure to remove half of his stomach in November, died at 12.41am on Friday.
www.scmp.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Sad news. “Bottle” (known for his thick round glasses) inspired many as the cheerful MC of the Admiralty “main stage” during 2014’s Umbrella Movement. He was also a social worker, legislator, pro-democracy &—after his own stint behind bars—prisoners’ rights activist.
Learning LA neighborhoods through obsessively following current news events conveniently supplementing my similarly acquired familiarity with Arizona and Pennsylvania counties.
January 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Learning LA neighborhoods through obsessively following current news events conveniently supplementing my similarly acquired familiarity with Arizona and Pennsylvania counties.
The wheels of justice turn slowly…
From @holmeschan.bsky.social, five Hong Kong opposition figures (including Cardinal Joseph Zen, barrister Margaret Ng, and singer Denise Ho) who were convicted over their roles in the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund in 2022, had their January 8 hearing appeal delayed to December 3
January 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The wheels of justice turn slowly…
HK is definitely NOT a sanctions-evading hub. But also: “HK’s treasury chief said the city has a greater chance of enticing investors to set up family offices due to Switzerland’s neutral image being impacted by the country’s stance toward the Russia-Ukraine war.”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong enjoys ‘greater investor appeal’ amid Swiss sanctions on Russia
Treasury minister says city more likely to entice investors to set up family offices after Switzerland’s neutral image called into question.
www.scmp.com
January 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
HK is definitely NOT a sanctions-evading hub. But also: “HK’s treasury chief said the city has a greater chance of enticing investors to set up family offices due to Switzerland’s neutral image being impacted by the country’s stance toward the Russia-Ukraine war.”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Per @tedgioia.bsky.social: “Nobody in the history of music has made more money than the CEO of Spotify. Taylor Swift doesn’t earn that much. Even after 50 years of concertizing, Paul McCartney & Mick Jagger can’t match this kind of wealth…”
Fake news = old and busted
Fake tunes = new hotness
"Spotify, I discovered... has partnerships with a web of production companies, which... provide Spotify with “music we benefited from financially...” seeded on playlists to save $. Classic Enshittification. www.honest-broker.com/p/the-ugly-t...
Fake tunes = new hotness
"Spotify, I discovered... has partnerships with a web of production companies, which... provide Spotify with “music we benefited from financially...” seeded on playlists to save $. Classic Enshittification. www.honest-broker.com/p/the-ugly-t...
The Ugly Truth About Spotify Is Finally Revealed
A year-long investigation by an indie journalist is a call to action
www.honest-broker.com
December 29, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Per @tedgioia.bsky.social: “Nobody in the history of music has made more money than the CEO of Spotify. Taylor Swift doesn’t earn that much. Even after 50 years of concertizing, Paul McCartney & Mick Jagger can’t match this kind of wealth…”
“The hi-tech equipment on board was abnormal for a merchant ship & consumed more power from the ship’s generator, leading to repeated blackouts…The crew would have been aware of its spying activities…but were ‘threatened with their life, so everybody kept quiet’…”
Russia-linked cable-cutting tanker seized by Finland ‘was loaded with spying equipment’
Russia-linked cable-cutting tanker seized by Finland ‘was loaded with spying equipment’
<em>Eagle S</em>, the Russia-linked tanker suspected of damaging an underwater electricity cable on Christmas Day, was kitted out with special transmitting and receiving devices that were used to monitor naval activity, according to a source with direct involvement in the ship, which has since been detained by Finnish police
www.lloydslist.com
December 29, 2024 at 7:59 AM
“The hi-tech equipment on board was abnormal for a merchant ship & consumed more power from the ship’s generator, leading to repeated blackouts…The crew would have been aware of its spying activities…but were ‘threatened with their life, so everybody kept quiet’…”
“More than 20 Hong Kong police officers have been deployed to a neighbourhood where a week-long independent book fair was underway. Some attendees had their IDs and bags checked by the police.”
More than 20 Hong Kong police officers have been deployed to a neighbourhood where a week-long independent book fair was underway.
In full: https://buff.ly/49TszrA
In full: https://buff.ly/49TszrA
Hong Kong police deploy around independent book fair as attendees stopped and searched | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
More than 20 Hong Kong police officers have been deployed to a neighbourhood where a week-long independent book fair was underway. Some attendees had their IDs and bags checked by the police, a book store...
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December 27, 2024 at 4:06 PM
“More than 20 Hong Kong police officers have been deployed to a neighbourhood where a week-long independent book fair was underway. Some attendees had their IDs and bags checked by the police.”
The Christmas spirit continues in Hong Kong.
Founding member of the Democratic Party Martin Lee has been stripped of his title as Justice of the Peace.
In full: https://buff.ly/3VRLu0c
In full: https://buff.ly/3VRLu0c
BREAKING: Gov't strips Hong Kong's 'Father of Democracy' Martin Lee of Justice of the Peace title | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Founding member of the Democratic Party Martin Lee has been stripped of his title as Justice of the Peace. Lee’s appointment was revoked by Chief Executive John Lee, according to a gazette notice issued...
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December 27, 2024 at 8:54 AM
The Christmas spirit continues in Hong Kong.
The tragedies of a society built upon a foundation of constrained personal expression.
The Chinese Communist Party’s indifference to political rights and squelching of dissent are contributing to societal fractures within China—and driving more people to embrace violence out of desperation, writes Peidong Sun.
The Roots of “Revenge Against Society” Attacks in China
Repressive rule is creating a climate of isolation and grievance.
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 26, 2024 at 5:22 AM
The tragedies of a society built upon a foundation of constrained personal expression.
Hong Kong government reminding us all to focus on the important things about the spirit of Christmas:
Hong Kong national security police have issued a fresh round of arrest warrants for six people living overseas, including self-exiled activists, a former pollster and an ex-actor. A reward of HK$1 million has been offered for information leading to their arrests.
In full: https://buff.ly/408b8jL
In full: https://buff.ly/408b8jL
December 25, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Hong Kong government reminding us all to focus on the important things about the spirit of Christmas:
HK’s hub obsession 2024 edition:
The 2024 complete list of Hong Kong hubs (that it claims or aspires to be), seen in GovHK releases and English news sources 🧵
Air/aviation cargo hub
Global/regional art hub
- Art and culture hub
- International hub for Chinese art collections and exhibitions
- Thriving arts hub
Air/aviation cargo hub
Global/regional art hub
- Art and culture hub
- International hub for Chinese art collections and exhibitions
- Thriving arts hub
December 23, 2024 at 10:35 AM
HK’s hub obsession 2024 edition:
Wonderful short film on Chow Yun Fat’s street photography (in Canto w/ Eng+Chi subtitles).
Hong Kong film icon Chow Yun Fat in a video promoting his current photo exhibition.
Wonderful HK street scenes and interesting description of his method using old medium and large format lenses on a modern (very expensive) medium format digital camera.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=GDkk...
Wonderful HK street scenes and interesting description of his method using old medium and large format lenses on a modern (very expensive) medium format digital camera.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=GDkk...
周潤發拍片親解「香港‧晨」慈善攝影展創作過程！
YouTube video by Harbour City 海港城
m.youtube.com
December 23, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Wonderful short film on Chow Yun Fat’s street photography (in Canto w/ Eng+Chi subtitles).
Lovely nostalgia piece on cricket on the radio from @thawking.bsky.social for @theguardian.com: “And now, two decades later, I’m sitting in a new home in Brooklyn, looking down at a dark, wet street, wondering if it’ll ever snow again & listening to the cricket.”
www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/d...
Pitch perfect: why listening to cricket on radio soothes a world that won’t hear sense
Waves crashing. Cicadas singing. And always the burble of cricket on the radio, unifying summers and people with its gentle pleasures for an uncertain world
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Lovely nostalgia piece on cricket on the radio from @thawking.bsky.social for @theguardian.com: “And now, two decades later, I’m sitting in a new home in Brooklyn, looking down at a dark, wet street, wondering if it’ll ever snow again & listening to the cricket.”
www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/d...
And yet again they are misusing “so-called”. You might not like it, but it was definitely called that. // “The Government of the HKSAR today strongly disapproved of and opposed the so-called "2024 Annual Report" issued by the US CECC…”
so-called ☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️
one country, two systems ☑️☑️☑️
strongly disapprove ☑️☑️
sternly refute ☑️☑️
slander ☑️☑️
smear ☑️☑️
despicable ☑️☑️
absurd ☑️☑️
untrue ☑️☑️
hypocrisy with double standards ☑️
grandstanding rife with ill intentions ☑️
...
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
one country, two systems ☑️☑️☑️
strongly disapprove ☑️☑️
sternly refute ☑️☑️
slander ☑️☑️
smear ☑️☑️
despicable ☑️☑️
absurd ☑️☑️
untrue ☑️☑️
hypocrisy with double standards ☑️
grandstanding rife with ill intentions ☑️
...
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
HKSAR Government sternly refute the so-called report of US Congressional-Executive Commission on China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (December 21) strongly disapproved of and opposed the so-called "2024 Annual Report" issued by...
www.info.gov.hk
December 21, 2024 at 11:47 AM
And yet again they are misusing “so-called”. You might not like it, but it was definitely called that. // “The Government of the HKSAR today strongly disapproved of and opposed the so-called "2024 Annual Report" issued by the US CECC…”
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Can someone please tell SCMP about this thing called “Christmas holidays”?
December 19, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Can someone please tell SCMP about this thing called “Christmas holidays”?
HK CE John Lee: “We have long stays. We have short stays. That's Hong Kong. In fact, this is the world.” (No, it doesn’t make any more sense in context.) news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
CE visits panda carnival in Tsim Sha Tsui - RTHK
Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday greeted members of the public as he visited a panda carnival in Tsim Sha Tsui. Lee visited several stalls at the...
news.rthk.hk
December 18, 2024 at 12:15 PM
HK CE John Lee: “We have long stays. We have short stays. That's Hong Kong. In fact, this is the world.” (No, it doesn’t make any more sense in context.) news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
“Guys, have some perspective, it was just a _little_ bit of a coup…”
Pushing back against accusations of treason, Yoon says he only deployed a small number of troops and that the martial law decree did not last very long.
December 12, 2024 at 2:26 AM
“Guys, have some perspective, it was just a _little_ bit of a coup…”