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How a Popular Girl Group Band supported Special Olympics Thailand

In February 2018, SO Thailand organized a Charity Concert to raise funds for its programme. It was decided that the Opening Show for this concert should be a unified performance by athletes and guest celebrities dancing to the most popular song in the country, “Koisuru Fortune Cookie” sung by the Girl Group, BNK48. Everyone of every age in every part of Thailand was either singing or dancing this song, pushing the its music video to more than 150 million views.

In order to seek permission for using the song as an opening number, SO Thailand Board Chair, Dr. Naris Chaiyasoot, got in touch with Jirath Pavaravadhana, CEO BNK48. Jirath took one look at the video clip showing the unified dance practice session and immediately gave his consent.

The Charity Concert was itself a success, but little did anyone foresee how BNK48’s relationship with SO Thailand would evolve.

Three months later, members of the band traveled 2 hours from Bangkok to a special centre surrounded by rice fields in Samut Sakorn province to participate as volunteers in a Young Athletes Event. News reached BNK48’s Fan Club and almost a hundred fans flocked to the centre, squeezing themselves into a viewing arena which was hastily set up. Never had any Special Olympics event in Thailand witnessed so many public spectators. BNK48 members engaged enthusiastically with the young athletes while the children and parents were simply in awe.

Last year, while SO Thailand campaigned to raise funds for athletes competing in the 2019 World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, a unique “D-Day Concert” produced by one of the BNK48 member, Jiradapa, was organized in October. Two thousand fans attended the sold-out performance and watched as Jiradapa presented a one million Baht cheque to SO Thailand on stage at the end of the 3 hours show. Jirath also made a music video of the song “Ten Thousand Journeys” featuring images of SO Athletes and behind-the-scenes comments from Jiradapa. The lyrics speak of having a dream, working towards one’s goal and being brave in facing challenges. That music video has, to this day, received over two hundred thousand views on YouTube
You can watch it here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rajKtMCNEGo

Jirath pledged BNK48’s continuous support for SO Thailand at a Press Conference in the weeks leading up to the World Games. A fortnight later, the Girl Group performed at SO Thailand’s Charity Gala Dinner, giving the Thailand Delegation a grand send-off before the athletes traveled to Abu Dhabi. Their songs included 'Ten Thousand Journeys', '365 Days and the Paper Plane' (whose lyrics encouraged one to Be brave in the Attempt) and 'Koisuru Fortune Cookie'. The last and the most popular song saw SO Thailand female athletes in their red tracksuit joining the dance on stage with BNK48. Watched by over 500 guests, the unified performance finale reaffirmed the message of our commitment for social inclusion.

The partnership between BNK48 and Special Olympics Thailand rests on shared ideals of empowerment, creating new opportunities for social inclusion. It has brought immense happiness and pride to Thai SO Athletes everywhere.

We are overwhelmed by enormous support and commitment that BNK48 has given to us in a very short period of time. It is truly one of the Ten Thousand Journeys that we are voyaging together. The quest has only begun.

#Bnk48 #Pupebnk48 #Jennisbnk48 #kaimookbnk48 #kornbnk48 #jaabnk48 #punbnk48 #janebnk48 #namsaibnk48

斯洛維尼亞總理楊薩 就。很。Proactive。

感謝楊薩總理致函歐盟27國領袖，#力挺立陶宛與台灣發展關係！

他表示，台灣是歐盟重要夥伴，無法否認，他呼籲歐盟必須更積極主動(proactive)、堅決地支持立陶宛，他也呼籲歐盟向中國表明彼此站在一起，不受中國威脅。

團結是以規則為基礎的國際秩序對抗威權威脅的關鍵，台灣可以成為歐盟及世界各國的重要合作夥伴。
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MOFA would like to thank Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša for his strong show of support for #Lithuania’s right to develop relations with #Taiwan!

He said that Taiwan remains an important partner of the EU and that this should not be denied. He called on EU leaders to unite against China's attempt to threaten one of their member states.

Solidarity is key in facing down authoritarian threats to the international rules-based order and we are proud to an important partner to the #EU.

#StandWithLithuania
#StandWithTaiwan

【大使館發言人批評意大利國會邀請我作聽證 外交部長反駁斥捍衛言論自由】

感謝意大利國會議員邀請，日前我藉視像通話方式，參與意大利國會外交及人權委員會的聽證會，呼籲意大利支持香港實現民主普選，停止出口衝鋒車予香港警察，亦鼓勵他們參考《香港人權民主法案》醞釀制裁機制。

聽證結束以後，本來當地關注尚算有限，但中國駐意大利使館發言人高調發表聲明批評意大利國會議員「執意與黃之鋒搞視頻通話，為港獨分子撐腰」，就令到香港議題再度進佔輿論版面。

根據「中國外交Bingo紙」，聲明內文中了至少9個關鍵詞，包括斥我「竭力 #顛倒黑白，#美化暴力，詆毁一國兩制……是個徹頭徹尾的港獨 #跳樑小丑」，還有「#極其錯誤、#不負責任」，表示 #強烈不滿、#堅決反對，呼籲有關人士 #尊重主權（？？？），多做有利中意友好與合作事宜，這只反映中國外交系統何等「玻璃心」。

據意大利記者告知，中國駐意大利大使館發言人的取態，導致意大利外交部長及國會議員先後回應，表明捍衛言論自由，反對中國政府阻礙交流；同時，政界與傳媒亦深深體會到中共威權擴張的可怕，相信此舉只會有助香港令國際社會明白，為何與香港同行就是捍衛自由。

作用曾遭中共駐多國使館均曾批評人士，我已對一切批評見怪不怪，也由衷感謝中國外交系統的批評，往往本來聽證會也沒有甚麼關注，但只要大使館發言批評，就令到香港議題再度進佔輿論版面。我會繼續努力，讓世界看見香港，與香港同行。

最後，附上自己的國會發言全文給各位細閱：

Thursday, 28 November 2019
Italy Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Testimony by Joshua Wong

Good afternoon,

May I first express our heartfelt gratitude to the Senate’s generous invitation to give testimony before the honourable Senators and Congressmen, even though I’m not allowed to fly to Italy. The very moment I was rejected by the court to travel, I felt that it was even worse than deciding my sentences in jail as I would not be able to meet with friends in Europe to explain our cause for democracy and freedom.

Implications of Local Election result

As you may aware of Hong Kong’s local election record-high turnout, almost 3 million Hong Kong people, in a community and policy-based election, had cast ballot to express our discontent to the government and huge distrust to the Beijing authorities. Democrats went up to 385 seats, but the largest pro-Beijing party DAB, who owned 119 seats in the last term, had reduced to 21 seats.

The significance of this election to the world is that HK's current political crisis must be resolved by political solution, instead of policing force. The implications of this election are more than the number of seats in the council, but a sharp political message to the world that Hong Kong people stand with fellow protestors, and our resolve to free elections and a thoroughly independent investigation on police brutality. These humble demands are denied by China since 1997.

Civil Liberties Denied

Unfortunately, I have the most frequent encounters of civil liberties deprivation recently. At first, I went protesting against the controversial extradition bill, exercising my freedom to assembly. The government arrested me and charged me of inciting people taking part in an unlawful assembly. Then I went contesting in this local election, yet the government banned me from running for office because of my political stance. I turned to international advocacy, planning to fly to Italy explain to friends in Europe our democratic and peaceful cause. Regrettably, the court thought this Senate hearing is not important and rejected my travel application. Following the court decision, it's clear now I'm deprived of the right to election, freedom of movement, freedom of assembly (not allowed to appear on designated area), and freedom of speech. The civil liberties guaranteed in the constitution are however no longer applicable to me.

The principle of ‘One Country, Two Systems’ is a fragile ruling philosophy defining China-Hong Kong relations, guaranteeing the global financial city its autonomy. But in the past 22 years, Beijing intervened on many fronts already. Since 2014, Hong Kong’s civil society, particularly student leaders, had become the target of revenge in the past 5 years. I was arrested for 3 times, prosecuted and later imprisoned for my leading role in the Umbrella Movement. My colleague, Nathan Law, the youngest Councillor in HK’s history, was unseated and later imprisoned for the same reason. So this time people learnt from the experience and not to rely on particular ‘leading activists’ in order to prevent them from exposing to political prosecution. Besides, In the past three years, altogether Six elected legislators are disqualified for ridiculous reasons and led to an uninvited constitutional re-interpretation by Beijing.

Most recently in last week, Chinese troops, not only ready to be deployed, they have actually deployed soldiers near university area with an excuse to 'clear the barricades' of the streets. It is important to voice out to the global community, which is an attempt to coerce China's aggressive behavior using international pressure.

Trusted and Self-correcting protestors VS Abusive Police Power

In the past five months, I took a lot of interviews from journalists all over the world who are interested in reporting Hong Kong. They often find it difficult to understand why a social movement can be led without a leader, why protestors’ use of force is tolerated by fellow Hong Kong people and whether there is foreign forces behind this movement. Behind all these questions, I would like to appeal to you two messages:
firstly, the police brutality is far more serious than what is reported. Pregnant women also got beaten by police; young female (who is not a protestor) was gang raped inside the police station and many others

Secondly, there is strong and mutual trust among protestors. Certainly, protestors always have different tactical viewpoints. But there are apparently some principles guiding protestors’ decision-making, to name a few: to achieve the five demands, to prevent casualty, to avoid being arrested and to achieve mass support. These principles are essential, although we have suffered a lot of notorious police brutality in the past five months, making us more determined to fight for the five demands in solidarity.

As I mentioned the above, I realise these features are the important elements when practising democracy - mutual trust, transparency, people’s mandate, checks-and-balance. It is just ironic that Hong Kong is far from practising full democracy and free election under the authoritarian rule of Xi Jinping.

Another Frontier: International Advocacy

International advocacy is another frontier that Hong Kong people are keen on taking part in. It is the reason why I find compelled to travel and explain our cause and demands to the world. Before testifying in this committee, I attended an assembly an hour ago to yield for international support and to express our acknowledgement to advocacy efforts on the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. The bill is signed by the US President today to coerce and prevent further human rights violation in Hong Kong. I also wrote to several Italian papers to share the viewpoints of the protestors during this period. To enhance the understanding of Hong Kong and deteriorating human right situation in China is essential for world leaders to make an informed choice in their collaboration with the Chinese authorities too.

Why Italy should care about Hong Kong?

However, I have to say I'm quite disappointed reading the Italy Foreign Minister’s Luigi Di Maio indifferent remarks on the dire human rights situation in Hong Kong. Prolonged police brutality since June this year, what protestors facing are live round bullets. Not to mention the fact that some Italian car factories like IVECO did play a part in the brutality of Hong Kong police by supplying police vehicles. I believe a responsible state like Italy should take the conscience of human dignity into consideration.

In fact, Hong Kong can serve as a story to learn from. We were unaware of the Chinese regime's intention to gain influence and control over our economy in the early years. And our economy now is to some extent too reliant on China, which makes our battle for freedom and democracy harder. Italy should stay alert to the reliance on Chinese economic interests. There's no free lunch in the world.

Many would say I am over worrying or being too skeptical about China. But the truth is China is known for not playing by the rules and has a notorious track record for its human rights violations. The failure of 'One Country Two Systems' in Hong Kong represents the notorious track record of China not honouring the international treaty signed in 1984. Besides, there are hundreds of thousands of Muslim Uighurs have been detained in camps without trial now. Victims have come forth and said they are forced to take medicines that lead to infertility, young female Uighurs are forced into marriage with Chinese officials to exchange for the safety of their families. 30 years ago, the Chinese Government sent tanks against its own people on the 4th June despite the public and global attention. It almost happened last week in two universities lockdown and it is my view that the international pressure had prevented this massacre from happening.

Possible Actions by Italy

Finally, I understand that Business leaders and politicians worry that if they directly confront China on its human rights abuses, it could jeopardize future deals. Yet it is my humble wish Italy will also be truth-ful to the promises the European Union has made. EU have pledged themselves to defend and advocate for human rights in neighboring countries and the world and promised to never directly or indirectly encourage human rights violations. Italy and the rest of the free world should refrain from turning a blind eye to this.

Our position is clear: HK people are defending not only the civil liberties, democratic values and economic freedom of this international city. Standing up against the largest authoritarian regime after the Cold War, we shall continue our fight for democracy lest HK becomes a police state nor an authoritarian state. I appeal to you to stand with the people of Hong Kong.

Thank you.

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島村絢沙《告白之夜》小提琴版本  | Violin cover by Lin Tzu An of The reason why by Ayasa

《告白之夜》的創作靈感是來源於來自月亮的少女被一對日本夫婦所收養的神話故事，這位少女在回到月亮之前，向撫養自己的雙親解釋自己的身世，音樂中飽含離別時的不捨之情。
為了展現這樣的精神，我特別租衣服用另一個身份來拍攝影片，古裝配上非常現代的電子小提琴，畫面上看起來很特別，也是個拍片的新嘗試，希望大家會喜歡。天氣太熱了，衣服的寬大袖子一點用處都沒有呢！

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The inspiration for "The reason why" is inspired by a girl from the moon adopted by a Japanese couple and explained to her parents before returning to the moon. The music tells us the girl's sadness, unwillingness and reluctance to leave.

In order to show the transition, I borrowed the ancient costume for the very first time, trying to film this clip as another identity. The ancient costume with the very modern electronic violin is very special and also my new attempt to my channel. hope you all like it. By the way, it's so hot here in Taipei that the wide sleeves of my ancient costume are not useful at all!

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For this episode, we headed back to Neo’s Kitchen to attempt a LEVEL 99 SPICY MALA WONTON CHALLENGE! EB Food is organising a timed wonton challenge with the launch of their new product, EB Shrimp Wonton with Mala Sauce. Eating the greatest number of EB wontons in 5 minutes will net you a cash prize of $2000, with further cash prizes for 2nd and 3rd place. Full details listed below:

The EB Shrimp Wonton with Mala Sauce came neatly packed in a pleasantly-enough designed box that really undersold the potency of the Mala sauce. They were simple to cook - boil the 12 wontons for 5 minutes, warm up the Mala sauce in hot water and mix them all together. The Mala sauce was a menacing shade of red glistening with Mala oil radiating that signature Mala aroma. The wontons themselves respectably plumped up considerably during cooking. Each had a whole shrimp in them. When mixed together, each wonton ended up adopting an even shade of red with small clumps of Mala sauce noticeable throughout.

I attempted this challenge with Mervin (there is a buddy requirement). From the number of wontons we prepared versus the number consumed, it was clear that we underestimated this challenge. We thought it would be a speed challenge, but it ended up being a spice challenge due to our low spice tolerance and the unexpected heat of the Mala sauce. Out of the 100+ wontons we cooked, we only ate 48 between us within the 5 minutes limit.

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A.I. and the 76ers went home losers again.

"It's going to have to be one of the best games ever from us in order to win," Allen Iverson said.

They sure didn't play one against Detroit.

Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and hit the winner with 8.7 seconds left to lead the injury-plagued Pistons to a 90-86 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, the 76ers' 11th straight loss.

New Jersey and Minnesota are the only teams with worse records than the Sixers. The Sixers haven't won since Nov. 18 vs. Charlotte and they've lost by five or less points six times during the skid.

Stuckey had the ball stripped by Andre Iguodala, but he grabbed the loose ball and tossed it in for the go-ahead basket with 1 second left on the shot clock.

Iguodala went for the win, but his open 3-point attempt was no good. He scored 18 points.

Pistons coach John Kuester said Stuckey was the right player to take the shot.

"No question I want the ball in his hands," he said. "You saw a lot of growth in a young man. I've been telling people about how good he can be. He can be one of the best guards in the league and he showed it tonight."

Iverson, once the best guard in the league, scored 11 points in his second game with the Sixers. He hit the tying jumper with 1:06 left that made it 86-all.

Iverson is 0-5 this season -- three losses with Memphis; two with the 76ers. Iverson missed seven of 10 shots from the floor and had three assists.

"It's going to get better," Iverson said. "This is one of these times when you find out what type of character you have as men."

The Pistons won without their top three stars. Guard Ben Gordon sat out with a sprained left ankle, and they had been playing without Richard Hamilton (ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (back).

"Without three of our best players to get a win on the road like this is always a good thing. It will help build confidence," Pistons center Kwame Brown said.

Stuckey and Jonas Jerebko were sensational in the fourth quarter and rallied against a struggling Sixers team looking for a break.

Jerebko made all three baskets in the fourth quarter -- and all three were clutch. He sank Detroit's first 3 of the game after seven misses that pulled the Pistons within one; another jumper that kept the deficit at one; and a 15-footer that gave them an 84-82 lead.

Iverson, who played 33 minutes as he tries to work his way into game shape, tied it for his first big shot in his second stint with the Sixers.

The Sixers blew a prime shot at going ahead when they missed two easy looks at the basket, the second one a tip by Samuel Dalembert that fell short.

That set the scene for Stuckey to come through. Stuckey's emergence was a big reason why the Pistons felt they could trade Chauncey Billups to Denver for Iverson last season.

Stuckey went up for the shot, but Iguodala was in his face to knock the ball free. Stuckey pounced on the loose ball and tossed up a little fade that went through for the winner.

Iverson deferred to Iguodala on the final shot. No good and the Sixers slumped home losers again.

"We got everything that we wanted on that last play and more," Iverson said. "The shot just didn't go in. I'll take that same shot every time. He had a good look."

The Sixers were counting on Iverson's marquee name to serve as a box office. They drew 20,000-plus in his homecoming Monday night, but attendance plummeted to 12,136 against the Pistons. That's just a tick more than the 11,965 they averaged in their first eight home games.

Iverson blocked the first shot of the game, stripped Ben Wallace of the ball at the top of the key that led to a Sixers basket, and intercepted a pass as he was falling out of bounds during a frantic first quarter.

He's still looking to get his legs under him after long stretches of inactivity as a non-factor until the fourth.

Iverson shed no tears nor did he exchange emotional hugs in his first game against the Pistons. He complained last season once the Pistons made him a reserve and eventually had his season cut short because of a back injury.

He did not play in the postseason and the Pistons let his $20-plus million contract expire.

Jerebko finished with 17 points, Jason Maxiell had 12 and Wallace grabbed 12 rebounds.

Dalembert had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers and Brand scored 17 points.