HK Singer Denise Ho Released on Bail 何韻詩獲保釋報平安 1/2音樂會如期舉行

Hong Kong singer Denise Ho, who was detained by the Hong Kong police for 36 hours, was released on bail on the evening of the 30th.

Hong Kong singer Denise Ho, who was arrested by the Hong Kong police for "conspiracy to publish seditious material" and detained for 36 hours, was released on bail and walked out of the police station at around 5:45 p.m. on the 30th. She did not respond to the reporter's questions as she walked out and just thanked them before leaving in the car. Later that night, Ho reported she was safe through her Facebook account. It was also the anniversary of Anita Mui's death. She posted a photo of the two to express that she was not alone. At the same time, she revealed that the online concert on January 2 will be held as planned. 

According to Hong Kong media reports, former The Stand News directors Margaret Ng and Christine Fang were also granted bail on the same day. But former editor-in-chief Louis Chung and Patrick Lam were denied bail.

Ronson Chan, Chairperson, Hong Kong Journalists Association: “After a whole day of waiting and hearings, Louis Chung and Patrick Lam's application for bail was denied. This is a pity. Of course we have mentally prepared for this but it's sad to know they will not have a chance to see everyone until the end of February next year.”

The news incident of Hong Kong's position has aroused continuous international attention. The French Ministry for Foreign Affairs expressed its deep concern about the situation's development and freedom of speech. It called on the Hong Kong government to protect and respect the Hong Kong Basic Law's autonomous principle. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken appealed to PRC and the Hong Kong government to release detained media personnel. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of PRC slammed Blinken's request.

Zhao Lijian, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC: “The United States should put away its hypocritical double standards and stop interfering in China's internal affairs in the name of so-called freedom. Freedom of the press and speech cannot be a shield for committing a crime. Journalists in Hong Kong must strictly abide by the laws of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.”

The Mainland Affairs Council will strengthen humanitarian assistance measures in response to the changes in Hong Kong.  Draft amendments to some provisions of the "Law for Hong Kong and Macau Residents to Enter Taiwan and Residence Permits" have been added to include the time spent when studying for master's and doctoral degrees in Taiwan. The bill has been completed and sent to the Executive Yuan for review. Announcement and implementation will be carried out as soon as possible. 
 

遭香港警方以「串謀發布及複製煽動刊物罪」拘捕，被扣押36小時的香港歌手何韻詩，30日下午5時45分左右，獲得保釋走出警署，對於在場媒體提問，沒有多做回應，僅以雙手合十致意後搭車離開。

當天深夜，何韻詩透過臉書報平安，正逢梅豔芳忌日，她貼出兩人合照，表示自己不孤單，同時透露1月2日的網路音樂會，將照常舉行。根據港媒報導，同天獲准保釋的還有《立場新聞》前董事吳靄儀、方敏生，但遭到起訴的前總編輯鍾沛權和林紹桐，卻被拒絕保釋。

香港記協主席陳朗昇表示：「經過一整天的等候和聆訊，鍾沛權、林紹桐的保釋申請被拒，這個是非常可惜，當然我們也有這個心理準備，但知道他們要到明年2月底，才有機會看到大家，這是讓人感傷。」

香港《立場新聞》事件，引發國際持續關注，法國外交部表示十分關切情勢發展和言論自由，呼籲港府保障並尊重高度自治的《香港基本法》，美國國務卿布林肯更呼籲北京和港府，釋放被拘留的媒體人士，但遭中國外交部反嗆。

中國外交部發言人趙立堅：「美國應該收起虛偽的雙重標準，停止以所謂自由之名干涉中國內政，新聞及言論自由不能成為犯罪行為的擋箭牌，在香港特區從事新聞工作，必須嚴格遵守中國和香港特區法律。」

因應香港變局，陸委會也將強化人道援助措施，「香港澳門居民進入台灣地區及居留定居許可辦法」部分條文修正草案，增列在台修讀碩博士就學可以折抵居留時間，已經完成法案預告，正報請行政院審查，盡速公告實施。