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4. Just like the situation in #China, religious groups in #HK are now in the #CCP’s crosshairs under #nationalsecuritylaw. The world should avoid over-optimism about the new law and should be cautious of its actual impacts.
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Absurd, even for Hong Kong in 2020.
This is a transparent attempt to scare #HK Twitter into silence. They know how influential it has been among Western politicians.
Don’t fall for it. It just underlines the power and necessity of your voice.
hk.appledaily.com/news/20201212/…
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Come and join the FB online🎵Music Rally on this Saturday in solidarity with #HK’s pro democracy freedom fighters who are in prison.
HK activists in exile, @tedhuichifung @Ray_WongHKI @nathanlawkc @finnlau_cd
will be speaking along with 7 Parliamentarians.
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Yes. And if this is the case for FULL BRITISH CITIZENS imagine what it’s like for British Nationals (Overseas).
You don’t have to imagine. Look at the denied requests for consular sanctuary in #HK. twitter.com/patrickwintour…
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Happy this was picked up in #HK. They haven't managed to shut down the press just yet.
thestandnews.com/politics/%E7%B…
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😭 Lots of friends arrested today in #HK
Remember the international community (esp the UK) has legal obligations to prevent this from happening.
If we get another hand-wringing 5-eyes statement about “serious concern” I swear.... twitter.com/austinramzy/st…
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Another long day working on the #GenocideAmendment - grateful for amazing colleagues and constant encouragement from #Uyghur and #HK friends who are suffering. “I’d rather be ashes than dust”.
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Daniel, some in this country are profoundly sorry the U.K. failed to protect #HK autonomy and your way of life, as we promised. twitter.com/XinqiSu/status…
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JUST IN: David Perry QC has told #HongKong’s Department of Justice he’s not coming to #HK to prosecute pro-democracy activists over 2019 #HongKongProtests, citing pressure he’s been under in the #UK
DoJ says another counsel has been appointed instead
info.gov.hk/gia/general/20…
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5 days until the #HK BNO scheme.
I really hope there's an integration plan. Things could go badly wrong. Non-exhaustive:
1. Quarantine
2. Language
3. HK community divisions.
4. Stupid assumption all HKers are rich.
The e-gates will open, but what will be our welcome?
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Minority rights advocacy group #HongKong Unison:
“Nabela Qoser is a shining example of a Hongkonger of ethnic minority background who has succeeded through hard work & is contributing to #HK. All kinds of hatred of her...contributes to discrimination”
m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…
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IMPORTANT: @FCDOGovUK response to China’s announcement on BN(O).
In summary: “use another travel document to get out of #HK”
Ok. Progress. Thank you. But what about those who don’t have one? twitter.com/lukedepulford/…
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Biggest scene outside #HK courthouse in a year where 47 democrats are due to appear after being arrested in the biggest crackdown by authorities under #NSL. Hundreds chanting slogans #HongKongProtests
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Unionist Carol Ng, currently remanded as one of 47 activists charged with conspiring to commit subversion over unofficial primaries for the cancelled #2020Legco poll, has resigned as chair of the Confederation of Trade Unions, says the pro-democracy CTU #NSL #HK #HongKong
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Embarrassing. Who is stopping @DominicRaab saying what he really thinks?
Weak statements with no actions merely feed the beast (as the past year has shown beyond doubt).
Still nothing from the PM. #HK friends should tell @UKinHongKong and @Number10press what they think.
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#AndyIsMissing
#save12hkyouths
Andy Li was among 8 HKyouth returned to HK on 21/3 from mainland China.
After a court appearance on 24/3, Andy is missing.
We urge the #HK government to confirm Andy’s whereabouts & guarantee his personal safety & his rights are protected.
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This isn’t a spoof. Someone from DH&MAC (lol) has actually said that there is no XUAR atrocity because he chats to pretty #Uyghur girls online. And #HK’s broadcaster has reported it. Laugh or cry. twitter.com/rthk_enews/sta…
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Still some pockets of open resistance in #HK - this photo from a friend. Would love to have a drink there together. One day....
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🙄Another day, another ridiculous story from #HK. Kindergarten children are to receive “National Security Day” pamphlets detailing:
Deep Sea Security
Polar Security
"Key National Security Areas"
Beats Teletubbies, I guess. 🙄
thestandnews.com/society/a-%E5%…
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#HK supporters PLEASE READ THIS.
We all have to brace for heroes of the movement to be broken. And we must still stand by them. twitter.com/SafeguardDefen…
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Personal reflection on the absurdity of what happened yesterday.
The last time I saw these two was Sept 2019 in #HK
They spent much of the time talking about how they didn’t know *any* of the organisers of the 2019 protests and (thought they’d never have said it publicly) how...
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Not content with the vague & draconian powers under the National Security Law, Commissioner of Police Chris Tang Ping-keung has called for the outlawing of @appledaily_hk & for a new law to censor the press on the grounds of 'fake news'. #FreePress #HK scmp.com/news/hong-kong…