7 Sept 2024同文#4029
【域外適用】美國政府多部門共同發布香港商務警示 指 23 條含糊定義危害企業及公民安全
On 6 September, the US government issued a Hong Kong Business Advisory on the business environment in Hong Kong. First released in July 2021, the advisory significantly heightens warnings about risks to US companies operating in Hong Kong in light of actions taken by the Chinese and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region governments in recent years, particularly the impact of the National Security Law (NSL) and the newly implemented Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNS Ordinance) under Article 23 of the Basic Law. The revised advisory was jointly issued by the US Departments of State, the Treasury, Commerce, Agriculture and Homeland Security, and highlighted reputational, regulatory, financial and legal risks arising from the actions of the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities.
美國政府於 9 月 6 日對香港的營商環境發布香港商務警示（Hong Kong Business Advisory），自 2021 年 7 月首次發表後，鑑於中國及香港特別行政區政府近年來的行動，特別是國安法（National Security Law, NSL）與全新實施基本法第 23 條維護國家安全條例（Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, SNS Ordinance）的影響，該諮詢顯著提升了對在港美國公司的風險警示。美國國務院、財政部、商務部、農業部和國土安全部共同發布此修訂諮詢，強調因中國及香港當局行為而產生的聲譽、監管、財務及法律風險。
20 Aug 2024集誌社#3918
新聞自由指數｜業界評分 11 年新低 92％ 從業員評 23 條立法損害大
The Hong Kong Journalists Association released its latest 2023 Press Freedom Index Survey Report on the 20th. The industry rating fell to 25 points, the lowest since the Press Freedom Index was established in 2013, marking its fifth consecutive annual decline since 2019. The public rating rose slightly from last year to 42.2 points but remained at a low level. After legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law was completed this year, 92% of news practitioners said it had caused very great or fairly great damage to press freedom.
香港記者協會今（20日）公布最新《2023年度新聞自由指數調查報告》，業界評分創 新聞自由指數 2013 年成立以來的歷史新低，自 2019 年起連續五年下跌至 25 分；公眾評分則較去年輕微回升至 42.2 分，但仍屬於低位徘徊。《基本法》23 條於今年完成立法，92％ 新聞從業員認為對新聞自由造成極大或頗大損害。
25 Jun 2024明報#3731
張淑芬稱書展參展商需遵守國安法及23條 未有正面回應會否審查書籍
The 34th Hong Kong Book Fair will be held at the Wan Chai Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 17 to 23. Alongside the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, the three events will feature about 760 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, roughly the same as in previous years. At a briefing on the events today (25th), Hong Kong Trade Development Council Vice-President Peggy Suk Fun Cheung proactively said exhibitors must comply with Hong Kong laws, including the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. She was subsequently asked several times whether books would be vetted and whether a list of banned books would be established, but did not respond directly. She only said the requirements were “very simple”, and, comparing them with the regulation of obscene articles, said exhibitors understood all the requirements.
第34屆香港書展將於7月17至23日在灣仔會展舉行，連同同期的「香港運動消閒博覽」及「零食世界」，3項活動有來自逾30個國家及地區的約760間展商參與，與往年相若。香港貿發局副總裁張淑芬今日（25日）介紹活動時，主動提及參展商需要遵守香港法例，包括《港區國安法》及《維護國家安全條例》。她其後被多次問及會否審查書籍及設立禁書名單，但均未正面回應，只稱規定「好簡單」；又以淫褻物品受規管比喻，指參展商對一眾規定表示理解。
25 Apr 2024光傳媒#3429
日聲明首次兩度對港局勢表示「深感憂慮」 阿古智子：看似提升警戒 但未明確表態
University of Tokyo political scholar Kawashima Shin analysed in an article published in The Diplomat last Thursday (18th) a statement issued by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law. He said it was the first time the statement had expressed “grave concern” twice, and considered its wording markedly different from previous statements. In an interview with Guang Chuan Media, Tomoko Ako, a professor at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, explained that “grave concern” did indicate that Japan was worried about its relations with Hong Kong. However, she questioned why Japan appeared to have substantially raised its level of alert without clearly stating its position on the Article 23 legislation. She said Japan should adopt a tougher stance towards China and hold the Chinese side accountable.
東京大學政治學者川島真（Kawashima Shin）上週四（18日）在《The Diplomat》投稿，分析日本外務省就《基本法》23條立法發表的聲明，指首次在聲明兩度表示「深感憂慮」（grave concern)，認為語氣跟以往明顯不同。東京大學「大學院綜合文化研究科」教授阿古智子接受《光傳媒》訪問時解釋，「Grave Concern」的確意味着日方憂慮與香港的關係，但她質疑日方看似大幅提升警戒級別，卻未有對23條立法明確表態，認為日方應對中國採取更強硬的立場，向中方問責。
17 Apr 2024光傳媒#3380
國際出版商協會警告香港出版自由將受限 歐洲國際書商協會：任何一間書店的倒閉，都是書界的巨大損失
Nearly a month after Article 23 of the Basic Law came into effect, the International Publishers Association (IPA) and the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) issued a statement yesterday (16th) saying that Article 23 would restrict publishing freedom in Hong Kong. Kristenn Einarsson, chair of the IPA’s Freedom to Publish Committee, said Hong Kong’s publishing sector had been “decimated” over the past decade and that censorship must be recognised and resisted. EIBF chair Jean-Luc Treutenaere expressed concern about the closure of bookstores in Hong Kong, saying, “The closure of any bookstore is a huge loss to the world of books.”
《基本法》23條生效將近一個月，國際出版商協會（International Publishers Association，簡稱IPA）聯同歐洲國際書商協會（European and International Booksellers Federation，簡稱EIBF）昨（16日）發聲明，指23條將限制香港出版自由。IPA出版自由委員會主席Kristenn Einarsson指，過去十年香港出版界遭極大打擊（decimated），必須認清和抵制審查。EIBF主席Jean-Luc Treutenaere則關注香港書店結業情況，「任何一間書店的倒閉，對書界都是巨大損失」。
28 Mar 2024明報#3271
23條立法︳周守仁：國安要求下需習慣新處境 會保存告解完整性
Under the Article 23 legislation, the offence of concealing treason will be renamed disclosing another person’s commission of treason. Cardinal Stephen Chow, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, said in a sermon this morning (28th) that it was necessary to adapt to new circumstances under national security requirements. He stressed that the integrity of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as confession, would be preserved: “We will not fear any cost; we must preserve its integrity and not compromise it.” He called on the faithful to pray for clergy and diocesan public affairs staff to have the wisdom to discern, freedom in their hearts, and a spirit of prudence and courage.
《基本法》23條立法下將隱匿叛國罪改名披露他人犯叛國罪，天主教香港教區主教周守仁樞機今（28日）早在講道中說，在國家安全要求下，需要習慣新的處境，但強調會保存修和聖事（或稱告解）的完整性，「我們會不怕任何代價，要保存它的完整性不被妥協」。他呼籲信眾，為神職及教區公務人員有辨別智慧、自由的內心、謹慎及勇毅的精神代禱。
28 Mar 2024RFA#3274
謝偉俊專頁下架憂言論遭舉報 建制議員派「定心丸」：毋須恐慌
Less than a week after Hong Kong’s Safeguarding National Security Ordinance came into force, pro-establishment lawmaker Paul Tse, who voted in support of the bill in the Legislative Council, took his Facebook page offline on Wednesday (27th). He said he was concerned that his earlier remarks about “governing Hong Kong through Xiaohongshu” might be maliciously reported and blown out of proportion by people with ulterior motives. He said he would reopen the page after reviewing and deleting “sensitive content”. Our station’s reporters asked several pro-establishment lawmakers regarded by the public as more outspoken whether the implementation of “Article 23” would narrow the scope for criticising the government; all declined interviews.
香港《維護國家安全條例》生效不足一星期，在立法會投票支持法案的建制派議員謝偉俊，周三（27日）自行將Facebook專頁下架。他稱擔心早前「小紅書治港」言論被有心人上綱上線、惡意舉報，因此暫時下架，審視並刪除「敏感內容」後會再重開專頁。本台記者向多名被外界視為較敢言的建制派議員查詢，「23條」實施後會否收窄批評政府的言論尺度，他們均不接受訪問。
28 Mar 2024明報#3276
聯國報告員質疑國安條例控罪含糊 政府：立法原則保障人權尊重法治 已寫入條文
After the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned Hong Kong’s accelerated passage of legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law, six UN special rapporteurs appointed by the UN Human Rights Council jointly wrote to the Chinese authorities, questioning whether the offences under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance were vague and inconsistent with international human rights conventions. They said extended detention could constitute arbitrary deprivation of liberty, while the offence of external interference endangering national security could affect cooperation with the UN. They urged the HKSAR Government to “thoroughly review and reconsider” the National Security Ordinance, which has already taken effect, and to follow the examples of the UK and Australia in establishing independent reviewers to regularly examine the legislation.
繼聯合國人權事務高級專員譴責香港加速通過《基本法》23條立法後，由聯合國人權理事會委任的6名聯合國特別報告員聯署致函中方，質疑23條立法的《維護國家安全條例》控罪含糊，且不符合國際人權公約，當中延長羈押或構成任意剝奪人身自由，而危害國家安全的境外干預罪恐影響與聯合國合作，促請特區政府「徹底檢視及重新考慮」已生效的《國安條例》，並參考英國和澳洲設立獨立審查員定期檢視法例。
27 Mar 2024香港人權資訊中心#3268
聯合國人權專家發信表示《維護國家安全條例》不符國際人權標準
UN human rights experts wrote to say that the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance does not comply with international human rights standards.
聯合國人權專家發信表示《維護國家安全條例》不符國際人權標準
25 Mar 2024RFA#3240
全球21城市海外港人舉辦反23條大遊行
Article 23 of the Basic Law was gazetted and came into effect last Saturday (23 March), prompting protest gatherings in 21 cities across at least six countries and regions. In the United Kingdom, which has received more Hong Kong emigrants in recent years than any other country, protests were held in several cities, including London, where nearly 400 people took part. Benedict Rogers, founder of the human rights organisation Hong Kong Watch, described 23 March as a “dark day” for Hong Kong. In Taipei, about 100 people also took part in street activities opposing Article 23, while one Taiwanese participant said they would not visit Hong Kong again.
《基本法》23條於上周六（23日）刊憲生效，全球至少6個國家地區21個城市發起抗議集會。在近年最多港人移民的英國，包括倫敦在內多個城市均有抗議活動，其中在倫敦的集會有近400人參加，人權組織「香港監察」創辦人羅傑斯（Benedict Rogers）形容，323這天是香港「黑暗的一天」；在台北亦有約100人參與街站反23條，有台灣人聲言不會再到香港。_x000B_
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