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Beijing & the HK govt are weaponising a pandemic to smother HK’s burgeoning democratic movement & railroad through Article 23 (nat sec law).
Any responsible authority would look to accommodate the historic Tiananmen vigil with social distancing measures.
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Almost all the Civic Party’s candidates have been DQ’d too, which includes Alvin Yeung, Tat Cheung, Dennis Kwok and Kwok Ka-ki. Joshua Wong has also reportedly been disqualified, but he hasn’t confirmed on social media yet.
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HKJA survey shows 98% of Hong Kong journalists are opposed to the proposed new national security law, with 92% believing it will threaten their personal safety.
With rumours still flying over what the draft legislation might include, who can blame them?
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SCMP reporting the HK Police's Director of National Security Frederic Choi was found in an 'unlicensed massage parlour' during a raid - now on leave pending investigation. Choi is so senior he appears on the 'senior officers' section of the HKPF website...
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When Simon Cheng, the British consulate staff member who was detained & tortured in the mainland says the new national security laws endanger every single Hong Konger, believe him.
‘I know I don’t have a second chance. That’s why I chose to resist.’
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Blistering Times piece on Liz Truss & the British Ambassador to China. Wilson’s views on China not exactly a secret but claim she asked why we don’t treat China “like we treat the French” is shocking. Truss right to slap down - PRC is committing genocide. thetimes.co.uk/article/liz-tr…
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Another completely aimless charge by riot police down Hennessy Road when there weren't even any protestors in the vicinity. Terrible tactics, even worse policing. HongKongers tax money is spent on these goons. Vid: HSUHKSU
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