At about 6 am today (December 29), the National Security Office of the police launched an operation and arrested 3 men and 3 women, the current or former senior officials of "Stance News".
It is understood that the arrested persons included the former editor-in-chief of Position News Zhong Peiquan, the acting editor-in-chief Lin Shaotong, former directors Zhou Dazhi, Wu Aiyi, Fang Minsheng, and He Yunshi, while the deputy interview director of Position News Chen Langsheng assisted in the investigation.
At the same time, officers also went to the "Stance News" office of Kailian Industrial Centre, 55 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, and the police officers transported a large number of plastic boxes to the site.
According to the police, the National Security Service of the Police Department today arrested 6 senior personnel or former senior personnel of online media companies, and another 51-year-old woman was arrested in Qingshan District. The news stated that they were being returned to the Taw Tai Lam Correctional Institution and the former "Apple Chen Peimin, vice-president of the Daily.
The police alleged that the three men and four women were suspected of conspiring to publish seditious publications in violation of sections 9 and 10 of the Criminal Offences Ordinance. They were between 34 and 73 years old.
It is reported that Chen Peimin is suspected of participating in the writing of "Stance News".
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[2310] The "Position News" webpage was closed at about 11 pm tonight and a suspension announcement was posted. In addition, the "Position News" Facebook and other social media pages are no longer accessible.
The "Stance News" website ceased operation at about 11 pm tonight and posted a suspension notice.
[1900] The Journalist Association issued a statement stating that it was saddened by the suspension of Position News, pointed out that it would try its best to provide assistance to the affected employees, and called on those in the industry to contact the parties in need.
The Association also alleged that in the name of national security, the police arrested high-level media and searched news organizations with large amounts of news materials within a year. They were deeply concerned about this and criticized the police's series of arrests for causing a chilling effect, which has a negative impact on the Basic Law. The guaranteed freedom of the press has caused a huge impact. The authorities are urged to protect press freedom in accordance with the Basic Law so that journalists can perform their mission of interviews without fear.
[1615] The police held a press conference in the afternoon. When Li Guihua, the senior superintendent of the police's National Security Department, gave the details, he pointed out that the company was involved in publishing many inflammatory articles from July 2020 to November this year, in an attempt to arouse hatred of the government and the Hong Kong judiciary. Or despise the government, arouse dissatisfaction among Hong Kong residents and instigate others to not abide by the law.
Li Guihua also stated that the Director of the Security Bureau issued a notice of freezing assets in accordance with the National Security Law, freezing the company's assets of approximately 61 million yuan.
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[1610] Position News announced the suspension of operations, alleging that the police arrested a number of senior and former senior staff of the company this morning (29th), took many people away to assist in the investigation, and seized several computers and some documents at the Position News Office. Position News Means that assistance has been provided to the persons involved.
The announcement refers to the immediate suspension of the operation of position news in response to the situation, including the immediate suspension of updates of the website and all social media, and will be removed within a day.
Acting editor-in-chief Lin Shaotong has resigned, and all employees of Position News have been dismissed immediately.
Position News posted an announcement on the Facebook page to stop operations immediately, including the website and all social media, immediately stop updating, and will be removed within a day, and all employees have been immediately dismissed.
[1600] When the Chief Secretary for Administration Li Jiachao met with the media in the afternoon, he was asked by the National Security Office of the police to search the "Stance Journalism" office and arrest 6 high-level or former high-level personnel. Li Jiachao claimed that anyone used journalism as a tool to break the law and cause harm The government will severely crack down on national security behaviors. Li Jiachao expressed his support for the National Security Agency to arrest on the basis of evidence and deal with persons suspected of conspiring to publish seditious publications in accordance with the law.
Li Jiachao also claimed that "using journalism as a tool is a person who undermines and pollutes freedom of the press. Real professional journalists should all oppose, say no, and keep their distance from them." Activities are the black sheep of journalists, and he will condemn them.
When asked whether the government banned the continued operation of Position News, Li Jiachao said that the National Security Office would implement it according to the needs of the operation, and it was inconvenient to disclose the details.
[1245] The agent left after investigating in the "Stance News" office, and some of the employees returned to the office.
[1226] It is reported that Chen Peimin, the former deputy director of Apple Daily, was arrested at Da Lam Correctional Institution today on charges of conspiracy to publish seditious publications. It is reported that she is suspected of participating in writing articles in Position News.
Chen Peimin, former vice president of Apple Daily.
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[1155] The detectives successively brought the plastic boxes carrying suspected exhibits to the ground. The relevant exhibits included computers and documents. The detectives transported multiple boxes of exhibits onto the truck.
The police seized 33 boxes of exhibits at the "Stance News" office.
Lin Shaotong was then taken back to the police station.
[1145] Chen Langsheng, deputy director of police investigations and chairman of the Journalist Association, is located at his home in Hin Keng Village, Sha Tin and his home in Tai Po.
After the police left, Chen Langsheng noted that the police seized his computer, tablet, mobile phone, press card, passbook and ATM card. He was not arrested. He is currently most worried about the former editor-in-chief Zhong Peiquan and the acting editor-in-chief. Ji Lin Shaotong hopes everyone will be well, and emphasized that "Stance News has always been a professional news report, so there is no doubt about it."
"Position News" deputy interview director and chairman of the Journalist Association, Chen Langsheng said that he has not been arrested. Currently, he is most worried about former editor-in-chief Zhong Peiquan and acting editor-in-chief Lin Shaotong.
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[1045] The Hong Kong Journalists Association issued a statement on its Facebook page stating that the Association is deeply concerned about the arrest of the directors and senior executives of "Stance News".
The content mentioned that the National Security Service of the police arrested at least 6 current or former directors and senior officials of Position News on suspicion of "conspiracy to publish seditious publications" early this morning (29), and searched the "Position" office.
The Hong Kong Journalists Association stated that it has expressed deep concern about the police's repeated arrests of high-level media and searches within a year, and the offices of news organizations that have hidden a large amount of news materials, and urge the government to protect press freedom in accordance with the Basic Law.
In addition, according to the current information of the Association, Chen Langsheng, the deputy interview director of "Stance News" and the chairman of this association, was also taken away by the police this morning.
[1015] It is reported that the arrested persons were taken to different police stations, including Zhong Peiquan at the Kowloon City Police Station, Chow Tat Chi at the Tseung Kwan O Police Station, Wu Aiyi at the Central Police Station, Fang Min was born at the Stanley Police Station, and He Yunshi at the Western Police Station , And Lin Shaotong will be taken back to Ngau Tau Kok Police Station.
[1000] It is understood that Lin Shaotong has immediately resigned as the acting editor-in-chief of Position News.
[0940] Detectives continued to search the "Stance News" office of Kailian Industrial Centre, 55 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong. During this period, a number of police vehicles and a number of detectives were stationed at the scene, and a large number of media were waiting at the scene.
[0845] A post on He Yunshi’s personal Facebook page stated that the National Security Department of the police went to He Yunshi’s residence at 6 am this morning and arrested He Yunshi for "conspiracy to publish and copy seditious publications." He is now taken to the Western District Police Station.
Later, someone posted on the special page saying, "I am in a good mood, please don't worry about friends who care about me."
[0820] Lin Shaotong, acting editor-in-chief of "Stance News", was taken back to the "Stance News" office by detectives at 8 o'clock this morning.
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[0818] It is understood that the arrested persons included Zhong Peiquan, former editor-in-chief of Position News, former director Zhou Dazhi, former director Wu Aiyi, former director Fang Minsheng, former director He Yunshi, and acting editor-in-chief Lin Shaotong.
Chen Langsheng, deputy interview director of "Stance News" and chairman of the Association of Journalists, was taken away from the apartment this morning to assist in the investigation.
[0809] According to the police, the National Security Service of the Police Force today (December 29) executed a court warrant issued by the court in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Implementation Rules of Article 43 of the Hong Kong National Security Act to search an online media company in Kwun Tong District office.
A search warrant includes the power to authorize the police to search and seize news materials.
During the operation, the police dispatched more than 200 uniformed and plainclothes personnel, and the search operation is still in progress.
[0800] Police officers searched the Position Press Office of Kailian Industrial Centre, 55 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, and some police officers transported a large number of plastic boxes to the site.
[0708] The police stated that the National Security Service of the Police Force today (December 29) arrested 6 senior personnel or former senior personnel of online media companies for conspiracy to publish seditious publications in violation of Articles 9 and 10 of the Criminal Offences Ordinance crime.
The 6 people include 3 men and 3 women, ranging in age from 34 to 73 years old.
The police also searched the premises of the arrested person.
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Officers from the National Security Department of the police went to Chen Langsheng’s apartment in Hin Keng Village, Sha Tin to investigate this morning. Chen Langsheng broadcasted a live broadcast through Position News Facebook, claiming that the police were investigating the crime of "conspiracy to publish seditious publications." Several police officers came to the door with court warrants. It was pointed out that Chen Langsheng continued to live broadcast, "there is a chance to interfere with office work," and the live broadcast ended after only 46 seconds.
Chen was then taken to another unit in Tai Po to assist in the investigation.
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Chen Langsheng attended the annual dinner of the Journalist Association last night (28th). Regarding media reports such as Wen Wei Po, it was reported that Chen Langsheng visited a "bone yard" in North Point and asked a woman for a price. The end of the film has "to be continued". Words.
In response to a reporter’s question, Chen Langsheng said that he had only seen the film yesterday. Since he had been preparing for a dinner before, he needed time to understand the content of the film. Later, he said that he had no supplements or other responses.
On August 12, Chen Langsheng stated on social networking sites that he received information that two media outlets might have followed him, one accused him of "grabbing evil bones" and the other of "prostituting" him.
At that time, Chen Langsheng replied: "Bone, I have a lot of bones, and there is no unethical service."
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