Taipei Times
Date: Oct 07, 2019
By: Sherry Hsiao / Staff writer, with CNA
Several groups have called on Taiwanese to join a demonstration against Hong Kong’s new ban on
A masked anti-government protester is pictured in Central Hong Kong, China Friday.
Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (林鄭月娥) on Friday announced a ban on wearing masks at public assemblies.
Under the ban, which took effect on Saturday, offenders could face up to one year in prison and a fine of up to HK$25,000 (US$3,189).
The ban is “similar to having martial law in Hong Kong,” the groups — including the Hong Kong Outlanders and the Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy — wrote on Facebook. [FULL STORY]