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thank you, mr. kong. it's nice to see you again. and as far as i know, this is the first time we've ever had a to approve a reduction in a contract amount. and we've approved a lot of contracts. i hope it won't be the last. so you're you're wishing us a very nice holiday. i can tell with this good news. um, so thank you again. i have no questions or comments. commissioner turner, i did want to echo, um, it is nice not only to have a savings, but also i wanted to point out the coordination that happened with mta to find a solution and to keep us moving. and i think all of that is really reflective of the expertise of the staff, but also the direction that's coming from our director, um, to be at the forefront of these problems come up with innovative solutions, but also to be mindful of the public dollar, because time is money and all these projects. so i was so pleasant to see this as a person. i was like, oh, this is different. um, but i really want to commend the staff and the leadership that allowed this to happen in the interest
thank you, mr. kong. it's nice to see you again. and as far as i know, this is the first time we've ever had a to approve a reduction in a contract amount. and we've approved a lot of contracts. i hope it won't be the last. so you're you're wishing us a very nice holiday. i can tell with this good news. um, so thank you again. i have no questions or comments. commissioner turner, i did want to echo, um, it is nice not only to have a savings, but also i wanted to point out the coordination that...
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prosecutors clasim articles in mr lai's newspaper violated hong kong's national security law. trial is expected to last at least 80 days. if found guilty, he could be handed a life sentence. the united states and britain have condemned the trial, and urged authorities in hong kong to release mr lai. stay with us here on bbc news. hello, there. the mostly cloudy and mild conditions that we've had over the weekend will continue into the start of this upcoming week, and there will be some rain about, too — some of it quite heavy across the south on tuesday. by the middle part of the week onwards, it turns very windy with widespread gales developing and by the end of the week, it'll be turning colder for most of us, particularly across the north of the uk, with an increasing chance of wintry showers. now, we have a load of weather fronts poised to push in for monday — one across the north—west of the country with cooler air behind it, another one which is associated with this milder air — and it will be bringing some patchy rain initially to wales, and then into the midlands, nort
prosecutors clasim articles in mr lai's newspaper violated hong kong's national security law. trial is expected to last at least 80 days. if found guilty, he could be handed a life sentence. the united states and britain have condemned the trial, and urged authorities in hong kong to release mr lai. stay with us here on bbc news. hello, there. the mostly cloudy and mild conditions that we've had over the weekend will continue into the start of this upcoming week, and there will be some rain...
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mr lai is on trial because he published articles in hong kong and stood up for freedom. he publishedfor freedom. he does not advocate for violence or call for independence, he isjust merely exercising his freedom of speech to stand up for democracy and freedom. so in that case, this is a really significant example and how the whole hong kong system has become so authoritarian they have to put a 76—year—old businessman injail in order to make a point about hong kong. nathan, good to talk to you. thank you for talking to us.— you for talking to us. thank you so much. emergency services in australia have been trying to rescue hundreds of people trapped by flooding in the state of queensland. authorities say people were stuck on the roofs of their homes.. as rising waters cut off entire areas. severe weather warnings remain in place, with the heavy rains that have swollen rivers and engulfed roads expected to continue for most of monday. if that wasn't enough, take a look at this. a crocodile was seen swimming in a storm drain, in the town of ingham. you can just see the croc�*s face in
mr lai is on trial because he published articles in hong kong and stood up for freedom. he publishedfor freedom. he does not advocate for violence or call for independence, he isjust merely exercising his freedom of speech to stand up for democracy and freedom. so in that case, this is a really significant example and how the whole hong kong system has become so authoritarian they have to put a 76—year—old businessman injail in order to make a point about hong kong. nathan, good to talk to...
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mr lai — who is also a british citizen — has pleaded not guilty to all charges.in have condemned the trial and have urged the authorities in hong kong to release businessman. here's our diplomatic correspondent, james landale. jimmy lai used to be a powerful media boss in hong kong, and he used his apple daily newspaper to criticise china's communist party. he also took part in, and supported, pro—democracy demonstrations in the former british colony, which led the authorities to impose tough national security laws. three years ago, they arrested mr lai and jailed him forfraud, which he denied. and now they're trying him for sedition and collusion with foreign governments, which he also denies. mr lai, who's 76, was born in mainland china, but he's also a british national. last week, lord cameron met his son, sebastian, at the foreign office. in a statement, the foreign secretary said he was particularly concerned at the politically motivated prosecution of mr lai, who'd been targeted, he said, for exercising his freedom of expression. he added... "i call on the
mr lai — who is also a british citizen — has pleaded not guilty to all charges.in have condemned the trial and have urged the authorities in hong kong to release businessman. here's our diplomatic correspondent, james landale. jimmy lai used to be a powerful media boss in hong kong, and he used his apple daily newspaper to criticise china's communist party. he also took part in, and supported, pro—democracy demonstrations in the former british colony, which led the authorities to impose...
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he had falsely accused them of helping to rig the presidential election against mr trump. by the pro—democracy campaigner and media tycoon, jimmy lai, to drop a sedition charge against him. the founder of the now defunct tabloid apple daily has been charged, under a colonial—era law, with conspiracy to publish seditious publications. he's also facing two other serious indictments under china's national security law, including collusion with foreign forces. mr lai has pleaded not guilty. the government changed its plans raise the minimum salary needed to earn to bring foreign family members to live in the uk. currently, applicants need to earn just over 18,500 to apply for a family visa. -- £18,500. this was due to rise to almost £39,000 in april. however, a new government document suggests this rate would lowered to £29,000 in its initial implementation. our political correspondent ione wells has more on what these changes mean for both british citizens and migrants working in the uk. for what this change means is that effectively when it comes into force in the spring, it
he had falsely accused them of helping to rig the presidential election against mr trump. by the pro—democracy campaigner and media tycoon, jimmy lai, to drop a sedition charge against him. the founder of the now defunct tabloid apple daily has been charged, under a colonial—era law, with conspiracy to publish seditious publications. he's also facing two other serious indictments under china's national security law, including collusion with foreign forces. mr lai has pleaded not guilty. the...
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it followed the massive pro—democracy uprising in hong kong three years ago.ina s security. critics say this case is another example of china tightening its grip on the former british colony. the us and the uk have called for him to be released. the foreign secretary lord cameron says he is gravely concerned at the "politically motivated prosecution of british national jimmy lai. from hong kong, danny vincent reports. record numbers of police lined the streets of hong kong for the city's most high—profile national security trial. supportjimmy lai! outside court, a lone protester, surrounded in silence by the police. another activist targeted by the authorities. translation: hong kong has turned into a useless city. - there is nojustice now, there is only a crackdown. they only understand the language of force and they imprison people every day. they have imprisoned jimmy lai for two or three years. pro—democracy campaigners say a beijing—imposed security law has ushered in a new political era in hong kong. critics say that hong kong's legal system has been wea
it followed the massive pro—democracy uprising in hong kong three years ago.ina s security. critics say this case is another example of china tightening its grip on the former british colony. the us and the uk have called for him to be released. the foreign secretary lord cameron says he is gravely concerned at the "politically motivated prosecution of british national jimmy lai. from hong kong, danny vincent reports. record numbers of police lined the streets of hong kong for the city's...
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it followed the massive pro—democracy uprising in hong kong three years ago.rity. critics say this case is another example of china tightening its grip on the former british colony. the us and the uk have called for him to be released. the foreign secretary, lord cameron, says he is gravely concerned at the "politically motivated prosecution of british nationaljimmy lai." from hong kong, danny vincent reports. record numbers of police lined the streets of hong kong for the city's most high—profile national security trial. supportjimmy lai! 0utside court, a lone protester, surrounded in silence by the police. another activist targeted by the authorities. translation: hong kong has turned into a useless city. _ there is nojustice now, there is only a crackdown. they only understand the language of force and they imprison people every day. they have imprisoned jimmy lai for two or three years. pro—democracy campaigners say a beijing—imposed security law has ushered in a new political era in hong kong. critics say that hong kong's legal system has been weaponised
it followed the massive pro—democracy uprising in hong kong three years ago.rity. critics say this case is another example of china tightening its grip on the former british colony. the us and the uk have called for him to be released. the foreign secretary, lord cameron, says he is gravely concerned at the "politically motivated prosecution of british nationaljimmy lai." from hong kong, danny vincent reports. record numbers of police lined the streets of hong kong for the city's...
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but on trial too is hong kong's creaking reputation for media freedom and judicial independence, andistmas there are plenty of anecdotal reports that more of us are being struck down by covid. while it's hard to know exactly because of the lack of widespread testing, there are figures that also show a sharp rise in flu infections, and hospital admissions in england for flu in the past week. our health editor, hugh pym, is here. what is going on? well, i think --eole what is going on? well, i think peeple have — what is going on? well, i think peeple have got _ what is going on? well, i think people have got used - what is going on? well, i think people have got used what is going on? well, i think --eole have not used to the what is going on? well, i think people have got used what is going on? well, i think --eole have not used to the fact people have got used to the fact that the mantra is living with covid and it is going to come back every yearin and it is going to come back every year in some shape or form. it's always out there. and the state has given people's freedom back to
but on trial too is hong kong's creaking reputation for media freedom and judicial independence, andistmas there are plenty of anecdotal reports that more of us are being struck down by covid. while it's hard to know exactly because of the lack of widespread testing, there are figures that also show a sharp rise in flu infections, and hospital admissions in england for flu in the past week. our health editor, hugh pym, is here. what is going on? well, i think --eole what is going on? well, i...
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that is mr. nicolas aguzin.t is some breaking news coming from the hong kong stock exchange. >>> let's look at how the european markets are faring. it is mixed. we had a strong day in equity terms yesterday. this morning, we have the ftse 100 trading under water five basis points weaker on the session. cac 40 is .50% firmer. we had the pmi numbers this morning disappointing. another month of declines for the pmi figures. also showing declines versus the prior month. disappointing for those who expected the data to bottom at the levels. week to date, the picture is positive for the european markets. ftse 100 is up 1.2% on the week. we saw a bit of a rebound in basic resources this week. that explains the gains in the index. cac 40 is up 1.2% for the week. the dax is up .20%. the dax made a new record high yesterday at 17,000. a quick look at italian banks. this is interesting. it has flown under the radar. it has not barometrieen a prett for italian banks. coming under selling pressure as many banks look away fro
that is mr. nicolas aguzin.t is some breaking news coming from the hong kong stock exchange. >>> let's look at how the european markets are faring. it is mixed. we had a strong day in equity terms yesterday. this morning, we have the ftse 100 trading under water five basis points weaker on the session. cac 40 is .50% firmer. we had the pmi numbers this morning disappointing. another month of declines for the pmi figures. also showing declines versus the prior month. disappointing for...
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mr. chairman, thank you for that and thank you for your leadership on this particular area. most are not familiar with transnational repression. americans understand the concept authoritarian governments will be on their borders to harass and intimidate their citizens. those that defend human rights abroad or anyone they consider to be a threat to their regimes. they have gotten away inside their own country. including the united states. just last week the department of justice ass a chairman referred to unsealed an indictment alleging in indian government official engaged in a plot to assassinate a u.s. citizen in new york city. it should surprise no one that china is leading the world to quash any sign of dissent. last month ccp chinese communist party protesters funded by the chinese consulate were asked to assault human rights advocates at aipac in san francisco. the failure of the administration and the city government to prevent or even respond to these attacks is deeply unfortunate
mr. chairman, thank you for that and thank you for your leadership on this particular area. most are not familiar with transnational repression. americans understand the concept authoritarian governments will be on their borders to harass and intimidate their citizens. those that defend human rights abroad or anyone they consider to be a threat to their regimes. they have gotten away inside their own country. including the united states. just last week the department of justice ass a chairman...
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mr lai has been held in solitary confinement for the past three years.ight around the court for the start of the hearing, which his son described as a show trial. mr lai ? who is also a british citizen ? has pleaded not guilty to all charges. the united states and britain have condemned the trial and have urged the authorities in hong kong to release the businessman. i spoke to the well—known hong kong activist and politician nathan law to hear his thoughts. ——nathan law to hear his thoughts. this is definitely a show trial for the past, a wreck, because there are more than 250 defendants in the national security court, which there is nojury or thejudges are being hand—picked and restricted media assets. all of them are convicted. so for now, there is no, well, realistic thought thatjimmy lai would be the exception. studio: talk to me a little bit about the role of the uk and the us because we�*ve heard lord david cameron now speaking out to the chinese about what�*s happening. how significant is it? how important is it that the uk diplomatic corps at le
mr lai has been held in solitary confinement for the past three years.ight around the court for the start of the hearing, which his son described as a show trial. mr lai ? who is also a british citizen ? has pleaded not guilty to all charges. the united states and britain have condemned the trial and have urged the authorities in hong kong to release the businessman. i spoke to the well—known hong kong activist and politician nathan law to hear his thoughts. ——nathan law to hear his...
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their persecution and release jemmy lai, mr lai is being persecuted for the simple crime of wantingryone who believes in liberty his side . liberty should be on his side. lord cameron's intervention follows a meeting with mr lee's son sebastian, who has previously slammed the uk for being incredibly weak on the issue.i being incredibly weak on the issue. i would like to take this opportunity echo lord opportunity to echo lord cameron's the cameron's comments and urge the government it to can government to do all it to can ensure mr lai is released from such indefensible captivity. his vindication not just be vindication would not just be personal to him, but for every citizen of hong kong who wants a free and fair democracy. and it would uphold the joint declaration and declaration between the uk and the communist chinese. we should support and back them in support them and back them in this. well, that's it from me . this. well, that's it from me. i'm next. it's patrick christys. what's on your bill of fare this evening? >> well, we've uncovered some quite disturbing stuff about th
their persecution and release jemmy lai, mr lai is being persecuted for the simple crime of wantingryone who believes in liberty his side . liberty should be on his side. lord cameron's intervention follows a meeting with mr lee's son sebastian, who has previously slammed the uk for being incredibly weak on the issue.i being incredibly weak on the issue. i would like to take this opportunity echo lord opportunity to echo lord cameron's the cameron's comments and urge the government it to can...
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mr. abramowitz, great to see you. thank you for all you are doing at freedom house. in your testimony you say for too long democracies have allowed the actions of authoritarian countries inside their borders. such a pattern of impunity has emboldened states to act abroad without fear of consequences. that is what we are focused on. there is a little-known provision in the arms export control act that prohibits arms transfers to any countries that are engaged in a consistent pattern of acts of intimidation or harassment directed against individuals in the united states. not just citizens or green card holders, individuals. some of the countries we are talking about today are countries we do not sell arms to, china, russia, iran, but there are many governments engaged in this kind of intimidation and harassment of individuals on u.s. soil. would you agree that we should use all of the tools at our disposal because in october report just came out that indicate this provision of law has never been used. one of the things we are looking at is requiring the administration
mr. abramowitz, great to see you. thank you for all you are doing at freedom house. in your testimony you say for too long democracies have allowed the actions of authoritarian countries inside their borders. such a pattern of impunity has emboldened states to act abroad without fear of consequences. that is what we are focused on. there is a little-known provision in the arms export control act that prohibits arms transfers to any countries that are engaged in a consistent pattern of acts of...
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including through death and rape threats, cyberattacks, threats of prosecution through hong kong. despite these attacks, she bravely continues to seek justice for mr. lyle. we will start with you. your full testimonies will be made part of the record. would appreciate if you could summarize in about five minute. >> i assume i should go first? >> yes. >> let me start the notion that it is a misconception. any bad regime is left unchecked , or civilly inconveniencing will extend its machinery across the borders. we have seen that happen in russia. they will target anyone. they are trying to obstruct the internal authorities. i have also scrutinized the repression -- our investigative team comprised of colleagues from different camps. there is a systemic and industrial scale of operations. there are political activists and journalists who have turned or perceived trip turned against the regime. the objective appears to be assassination or intimidation to the threat of assassination by these activists. our belief is that these oppressive measures targets russian citizens. notably, ass
including through death and rape threats, cyberattacks, threats of prosecution through hong kong. despite these attacks, she bravely continues to seek justice for mr. lyle. we will start with you. your full testimonies will be made part of the record. would appreciate if you could summarize in about five minute. >> i assume i should go first? >> yes. >> let me start the notion that it is a misconception. any bad regime is left unchecked , or civilly inconveniencing will extend...
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mr lai — who is also a british citizen — has pleaded not guilty to all charges.trial and have urged the authorities in hong kong to release the businessman. i'm joined now by our hong kong correspondent martin yip. great to see you. i believe you are outside the courthouse. just give us a reminder because this case has been going on for some time. who is jamie, and what does he stand accused of? yes, i am standing right outside of the complex where this trial will be held, there are crowds queuing up to enter the public gallery already, as you can see, sojimmy himself is 76 years old now. he was the founder of the now defunct apple daily in the whole media kingdom of next media group with magazines, online media and the newspaper apple daily which also spread from hong kong all the way to taiwan. all these charges surrounding what he has been publishing, the prosecutors have been accusing him for advocating for our sanctions against hong kong, especially after the imposition of the national security law. so he is facing four charges, including three related to co
mr lai — who is also a british citizen — has pleaded not guilty to all charges.trial and have urged the authorities in hong kong to release the businessman. i'm joined now by our hong kong correspondent martin yip. great to see you. i believe you are outside the courthouse. just give us a reminder because this case has been going on for some time. who is jamie, and what does he stand accused of? yes, i am standing right outside of the complex where this trial will be held, there are crowds...
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activist and former hong kong politician, . and former hong kong politician, many thanks. has said that shock treatment is needed to deal with the economic crisis in the country. mr milei has taken over from the unpopular centre—left president alberto fernandez, but will need to negotiate with rivals as his coalition only forms a small bloc in congress. mr milei gained popular support for radical proposals including scrapping the central bank and allowing people to make money by selling their organs. argentina is experiencing its worst economic crisis in decades. i'm joined now by live now to our bbc mundo reporter, veronica smink — who's in buenos aires. what has a reaction been so far to the swearing in?— what has a reaction been so far to the swearing in? people here have a lot of horse — the swearing in? people here have a lot of house he _ the swearing in? people here have a lot of hope. he won _ the swearing in? people here have a lot of hope. he won in _ the swearing in? people here have a lot of hope. he won in a _ the swearing in? people here have a lot of hope. h
activist and former hong kong politician, . and former hong kong politician, many thanks. has said that shock treatment is needed to deal with the economic crisis in the country. mr milei has taken over from the unpopular centre—left president alberto fernandez, but will need to negotiate with rivals as his coalition only forms a small bloc in congress. mr milei gained popular support for radical proposals including scrapping the central bank and allowing people to make money by selling their...
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that's why it's a reflection of level of democracy in hong kong has dropped to the all—time historicdent has vowed to deliver economic "shock treatment" in his first speech after formally taking office. mr milei, a right—wing populist outsider, has warned argentines "there is no money" and has committed to a set of austerity measures. in a day of pomp and ceremony, mr milei was sworn into office after winning a run—off election in november. he's taken over from the unpopular centre—left president alberto fernandez, but will need to negotiate with rivals since his coalition only forms a small bloc in congress. mr milei gained popular support for radical proposals, including scrapping the central bank and allowing people to make money by selling their organs. argentina is experiencing its worst economic crisis in decades as inflation in argentina is rapidly increasing. 0ur south america correspondent katy watson has more on mr milei's first day in office and what to expect from his first term. he was handed the presidential sash among chanting of gas we can and freedom and certainly th
that's why it's a reflection of level of democracy in hong kong has dropped to the all—time historicdent has vowed to deliver economic "shock treatment" in his first speech after formally taking office. mr milei, a right—wing populist outsider, has warned argentines "there is no money" and has committed to a set of austerity measures. in a day of pomp and ceremony, mr milei was sworn into office after winning a run—off election in november. he's taken over from the...
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well, i learned that his favorite movie was king kong. i hadn't known that. it's not so much what i learned about hitler that i didn't know before. it's what i learned about what people thought of hitler in these early days that really i found very striking. brian: what do you see there? erik: i see hitler and his one-time friend and ally/thug, captain ernst rohm, in a moment of really kind of it's hard to describe their looks. and the reason i included that in the book was because it just somehow captured their kind of malignant thuggishness. erik: what about ernst rohm? erik: yes, he was he was hitler's friend and enforcer, essentially, at the beginning of their rise to power. he was the chief of the storm troopers, a million man-plus paramilitary force. and when hitler needed something done, there was captain rohm to coerce those who were resistant to getting it done. brian: what's the timeframe of your book? erik: most of the action takes place in 1933, '34, so very early days after the time when hitler was appointed chancellor and including the point whe
well, i learned that his favorite movie was king kong. i hadn't known that. it's not so much what i learned about hitler that i didn't know before. it's what i learned about what people thought of hitler in these early days that really i found very striking. brian: what do you see there? erik: i see hitler and his one-time friend and ally/thug, captain ernst rohm, in a moment of really kind of it's hard to describe their looks. and the reason i included that in the book was because it just...
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the trial of prominent pro—democracy campaignerjimmy lai has begun in hong kong.f undermining the territory's national security on social media and in newspaper articles. our diplomatic correspondent james landale has more. jimmy lai used to be a powerful media boss in hong kong, and he used his apple daily newspaper to criticise china's communist party. he also took part in, and supported, pro—democracy demonstrations in the former british colony, which led the authorities to impose tough national security laws. three years ago, they arrested mr lai and jailed him forfraud, which he denied. and now they're trying him for sedition and collusion with foreign governments, which he also denies. mr lai, who's 76, was born in mainland china, but he's also a british national. last week, lord cameron met his son sebastian at the foreign office. in a statement, the foreign secretary said he was particularly concerned at the politically motivated prosecution of mr lai, who'd been targeted, he said, for exercising his freedom of expression. he added... mr lai's supporters d
the trial of prominent pro—democracy campaignerjimmy lai has begun in hong kong.f undermining the territory's national security on social media and in newspaper articles. our diplomatic correspondent james landale has more. jimmy lai used to be a powerful media boss in hong kong, and he used his apple daily newspaper to criticise china's communist party. he also took part in, and supported, pro—democracy demonstrations in the former british colony, which led the authorities to impose tough...