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12. Although city's leader will set up another commission to implement the law, it will include an adviser directly appointed by Beijing, just like #CCP's party secretaries in Chinese listed companies. When Beijing's power reaches every corner of the gov, #HKgov's role is limited
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11. 3️⃣ Direct rule in HK through installing mainland institutions: A powerful national security agency will be set up to "supervise" #HKgov and has power of direct intervention. Just like Liaison Office, the new body will not be bound by Basic Law, as per Tam Yiu-chung.
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10. In a rare move, Former Chief Justice Andrew Li broke silence & slammed the law as 'detrimental to the independence of the Judiciary' today, by far the strongest criticism made among former public officers. But these local opposition voices are not enough to hold China back.
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9. Under the new law, local courts are NOT allowed to interpret laws. Since national security-related cases are under China's direct jurisdiction, local courts must seek Beijing's interpretations before their rulings.
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8. As per limited sources, the Beijing-appointed Chief Executive will cherrypick special security judges to oversee trials. With Beijing's full grip on both law-enforcement and judicial powers, the law buries Hong Kong's waning judiciary independence.
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6. Under new draconian law, activists will be thrown into an extremely dangerous situation. The same law has been used for crushing #China's activists like rights lawyers #WangQuanzhang. Extracting confessions through torture, black jail & secret trial will be ubiquitous in #HK.
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3. By far, I see at least three fatal impacts: 1) Tailor-made offences for key activists and foreigners based on diplomatic needs, 2) Cut-throat damage to judicial independence, and 3) Beijing's direct rule by installing China's institution in the territory of Hong Kong.
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[On brink of collapse, #NationalSecurityLaw will be passed by JUNE 30]
1. Against all critics, #nationalsecurity legislation is effectively a done deal. Far earlier than previously expected, the law will be passed on or before JUNE 30, on eve of anniversary of #HK's transfer.
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2. Just like Chinese style cover-ups, the full draft of the law will be made public ONLY AFTER its passage, as a maneuver to reduce dissenting voices in general public. Once the law is passed, it will be used as the new weapon to crush dissidents.
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SURVEY: Should democracies ally to protect HK?
HK’s freedoms and civil rights have been under constant attack by China for years, but the situation has been dramatically deteriorating in the last few weeks.
now.world/the_wave_of_fr…
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NMSL = No More Security Law
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EU should take China to U.N. court over Hong Kong, lawmakers say reut.rs/3efMMdy
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It’s not about me being disqualified. The whole election can be disqualified with the establishment of the national security law. Hope for the best and prepare for the worse. We must stand up and fight.
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[Joshua Wong announces candidacy fo Legislative Council election with the support of @JannelleRLeung]
hk.appledaily.com/us/20200620/SU…
The pro-democratic camp primary election on 11/7 may be the last election without political screening, where HKers can freely choose their candidates.
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My endorsement list:
Legislator-At-Large #LesterShum
Hong Kong Island @nathanlawkc
Kowloon East @joshuawongcf
Kowloon West @SunnyCheungky
New Territories East @SunnyCheungky
New Territories West @ChuHoiDick
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7/ In this David vs Goliath battle, I call upon the world to safeguard the city’s vanishing liberty and urge China to withdraw this sweeping law. This is not just a fight for HK, but also a fight for the universal democratic values that democracies all cherish.
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6/ Fighting for a majority in the legislative council, we are not just blocking Beijing’s tyrannical interference through the legislative process, but also showing our determination to stand up against the regime’ reign of terror, especially in the era of autocratic expansion.
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5/ The forthcoming legislative election is a vital testing ground for the scope of China’s authoritarianism over this island, since Beijing has already paved ways to disqualify pro-democracy runners that do not support the national security law.
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4/ We wish to ensure our next generations can continue to live in freedom, but not in fear. With the city’s freedoms on the brink of collapse, we are defending our slight glimmers of hope for the city’s liberty with our bare hands.
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2/ It overrode the local courts’ interpretation and rulings, supervise HKgov’s policing, collect intelligence and intervene in Hong Kong affairs directly. Beyond any doubt, the law will punch a hole in the city’s independent judicial system.
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3/ When Beijing is sinking its claws over the city, Hongkong protestors are calling for a withdrawal of this evil law to safeguard Hong Kong’s autonomy and liberties, protect the safety of civil society and business community in the city.
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1/ The national security law is the end of Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms since Beijing is imposing an authoritarian legal system upon the city’s liberal common law system. Under this draconian law, China reserves its exclusive powers.
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12/ Therefore, I call upon the world to stand with Hong Kong and urge China to withdraw this evil law.
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11/ All these so-called “human rights protections” will just vanish into thin air. Being one of the prime targets, I will probably be subject to secret trial, black jails, televised confession and tortures.
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