1977
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Once again, we express our sincere gratitude to @hkdc_us, @NY4HK and overseas #HongKonger Lady A. It well demonstrates that the international network is the only way to rescue us from this deadly epidemic.
1978
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In a failed state like #Hongkong, #Carrielam only knows how to suppress, but not govern. What #HKers should do is not merely #FreeHongKong, but also save Hong Kong.
1979
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When thousands of #HKers queued for masks overnight, #HKGov still refused to take measures to stabilize supply and price amid #coronavirus. To combat citywide shortage and price-gouging, @demosisto has just bought another 1,200,000 masks and shipped to #HK.
1980
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If international governments & citizens don't start paying attention to HK & treating our story as early warning signal, it won’t be long before everyone feels same invasion of civil liberties that HKers have endured & resisted every day on our streets. smh.com.au/culture/books/…
1981
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3/ Instead of taking strict measures to prevent public health crisis from erupting, the HKGov, as of today, still refused to close the border, allowing countless potential cases flee to HK and further dampen the burden of HK’s medical services.
youtu.be/xx0uGpJV38U
1982
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4/ From the moment that Xi Jinping’s image becomes the top priority, the autonomous decision-making mechanism of the Hong Kong government has collapsed.
facebook.com/joshuawongchif…
1983
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2/ Rule of law, free flow of information, checks & balances are compromised & give way to Xi’s Chinese Dream. The Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak precisely explain this argument. HK, given its proximity to mainland China, is highly prone to infection and spread of disease.
1984
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My speech in @cambridgeunion: China is the New Imperial Power in HK
1/ China’s national pride & interests override HK’s own interests. The development in past decade has shown that many of the competitive edges of HK as a global financial city.
1985
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If we can’t name it as Wuhan Virus, here is my understanding on COVID-19:
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1986
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1/ The death of Dr. Li Wen-Liang has caused great grief for the public. He was not known as a doctor that died of Coronavirus, but as a public health whistleblower. Dr. Li was not the only whistleblower I know of, & he will not be the last one, unless China became a democracy.
1987
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Hong Kongers in the community have managed to do what Carrie Lam cannot do. As Hong Kongers, we must take matters into our own hands as a community, and not rely on the Hong Kong government to save us. twitter.com/cusonlo/status…
1988
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18/ While posts quoting the Chinese national anthem’s first line – “Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves” – were censored. Underneath President Xi’s personality cult and his rigid controls, we are the oppressed. Throughout the outbreak, we bear witness to the powerlessness of power.
1989
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19/ This new wave of anger and discontent will fuel further protests. The coronavirus outbreak is not the end, but a new beginning of our fight for democracy, freedoms and autonomy. After all, this is a battle against China’s authoritarian oppression.
1990
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15/ With rage & grievance boiling over across the political spectrum, people realise the opaqueness & undemocratic nature of this Beijing-handpicked leader. Whether HKGov can maintain its autonomy in internal affairs like border controls & handling of pandemic is questionable.
1991
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16/ Unlike the anti-extradition protests last year, it threatens not only the city’s freedoms but also our community safety. Li Wenliang, the whistleblower doctor, has now died. The truth teller’s death sparked widespread anger online.
1992
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17/ However, Xi Jingping’s rigid regime has not taken lessons from the explosive outbreak and is clamping down on the coronavirus coverage. “We want freedom of speech” was trending on social media channels with millions of views before it was quickly deleted.
1993
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14/ Arrogant, unanswerable to the people, and resistant to take experts’ advice, Lam has wholly lost touch with what the society wants and needs. Only 11% of the city’s population feels satisfied with the government’s response to the outbreak.
1994
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13/ If Hong Kong fails to seal its borders to stem the spread, the city is doomed to be sealed by the rest of the world. The economic loss will be immense for this Asian financial hub. Therefore, I urge Carrie Lam to answer the people’s call and close our border crossings.
1995
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11/ Worse still, quarantine centres are patrolled by untrained teenage scouts. With limited protection gear & an endless influx of travellers from China, it's a matter of time before virus turns into a full-blown community outbreak.
1996
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12/ As HK simply tightens, but not fully closes its border, more travel bans on HK seem inevitable. Companies like American Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Australia have already cut flights to HK, while Taiwan and the Philippines have restricted travellers from HK.
1997
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10/ Carrie Lam has cancelled meetings with medics. Instead, Gov put in place quarantine order, which is criticised for being toothless. Though mandatory, measure heavily relies on the self-discipline of quarantined people & is merely enforced by random checks or calls.
1998
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9/ No matter how robust our health care system is, all health workers are fighting an endless war with limited weapons, so long as our borders remain open. That is the reason why medical workers have to go on strikes to call for a complete shutdown.
1999
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8/ Running out of masks, HKers raided supermarkets for protective equipment. Elderly camped out outside pharmacies through chilly winter nights in line for masks, even forced to reuse old masks several times. Worse still, mask stocks for medical workers can only last for 1 month.
2000
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7/ All mask imports from China are now barred from entering HK. Logistic companies and e-commerce platforms simply reject orders to the city. Even more ridiculously, HKGov has filed appeals against the court’s ruling of the ban on face masks as unconstitutional early last month.
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