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SENATE HEARING:
//As we approach first of October, which marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, I hope to remind Beijing that: Hearts and minds cannot be simply bought off with heavily-orchestrated ceremonies.//
#HongKong
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The darkest hour is just before the dawn.
All the people who are fighting for democracy and freedom, We have to persist and keep the faith no matter how devastated the reality seems to be. The day will come.
#FreeHongKong
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We need to work together and do more together to fight against the censorship of the internet and avoid it becoming another tool for suppressing our values.
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerber… via @BusinessInsider
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Injustice is everywhere in Hong Kong -- to the Hong Kong people, and people from aboard. twitter.com/demosisto/stat…
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⛔️In order to curb the inflow of Chinese spies, the Home Office should adopt much stricter background checks on the following groups of people:
1. HK high-level govt officials and police incumbent during the 2019 protest;
thetimes.co.uk/article/chines…
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Chinese companies and officials who are assisting Putin’s invasion to Ukraine should also be sanctioned.
Russian banks rush to switch to Chinese card system reuters.com/business/finan…
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They are all masked. Are they really HK police? twitter.com/hoccgoomusic/s…
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2. It is the protestors that influence the world and wake everyone from the wishful thinking on China -- the unrealistic hope that the regime will be open and democratized when its economic power expands. The reality suggests CCP is making an even more authoritarian turn.
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One of the most high-profile podcasts I have done, and one of the most impressive one. Thank @DavidAltonHL for making this possible. Hongkongers' voices should be heard by people who believe in democracy.
#StandWithHongKong twitter.com/davidaxelrod/s…
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6. No matter what the future will be, I will continue speaking out for Hong Kong. Just like what I pledged four years ago as the youngest lawmaker: I will use my whole life to serve the people of Hong Kong, but not tyranny.
Don’t lose hope in the darkness.
Let’s fight.
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1/ 香港の形勢に関心を持つ日本の方々、こんにちは。
皆さんにお知らせがございます、この度、『フリーダム』の日本語訳本が発売されました！
この本に書かれているのは私と香港ー普通の家庭で育てきた一人の若者が政治運動家になるまでのお話。そして、私が如何に人生の献身と決断に辿り着くのか。
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Congress needs to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act to show that America stands unequivocally w/ the brave Hongkongers like Joshua Wong who are fighting for democracy and greater autonomy. twitter.com/SenMarkey/stat…
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1. Within a week after China announced to violate its international commitment and impose an authoritarian election in Hong Kong, the US now clearly sends a confusing message when it holds a high-level meeting in such a short time. twitter.com/SecBlinken/sta…
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I always believe in the power of cultural exchange and community building.
The launch of #HKUC marks a new chapter of Hongkongers community in the UK.
Thank you for everyone who have come to the ceremony and share this remarkable moment with us.
#StandwithHongKong
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HK Top official threatens:
“Closing a bank account is not endangering national security . . . unless there is proof that the US government is instructing the banks and telling the banks that this way is going to put pressure on the Hong Kong government,”
ft.com/content/4e8ad5…
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It is absolutely mental that Taiwanese are being banned from entering @UN, no matter whether they are journalists, witnesses, or government officials.
This is a discriminative policy that shows PRC heavily manipulates the UN.
Change NOW.
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A reminder:
I will be testifying at the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing titled “The State of Democracy Around the World” at Wed 10am ET
speaking on the crisis in HK and the ways to fight against the Global Democracy Decline.
Stay tuned.
foreign.senate.gov/hearings/the-s…
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In my testimony to the European Parliament, I suggest that the EU🇪🇺 should:
🆘Open more “safe boat” routes for HKers at risk
❌End Extradition treaties with PRC and HK
📝Sanction HK officials
👊Treat PRC as a systemic rival, not a partner when they violate international treaties
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Any military actions from CCP to Speaker Pelosi's visit are unprovoked and unjustified.
China wants to cut Taiwan off from global affairs, which this idea shouldn't have existed in the first place. The visit doesn't break the status quo over sovereignty dispute; only war does.
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@AlvinYeungnk , @KwaiLamHo , @LesterShum and many other primary election candidates are arrested. @joshuawongcf is in jail and cannot update his status through social media, but it is believed that he is also facing national secutiy law charge.
Please support them.
#StandwithHK
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3. We all fight for democracy and peace. But to achieve it, we need to hold those in power accountable, instead of silencing the unheard. I hope the world can support Hongkongers' struggle and fight for preserving democratic values for all of us. #StandwithHongKong
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My pleasure to meet with 🇱🇹Lithuania's Foreign Minister @GLandsbergis, Vice Foreign Minister @Adomenas , Member of Semais @MatijosaitisMP and @DSakaliene.
Your bravery in standing up for #HumanRights is vital. Thanks for your support to #Taiwan, #HongKong and global democracy.
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These bullying actions from CSSA do not represent the liberal-minded Chinese students. Yet, the reputation of them is tarnished by these abuses. I call for thorough investigations on CSSA’s infiltration as the extended arm of CCP. Our free speech should be protected. twitter.com/nathanlawkc/st…
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4. Framing protesters as aggressive and arresting them on much harsher charges, after putting weapons inside their bags the moment they were pressed against the wall or ground.
Youngest lawmaker of #HongKong. Activist. Exiled in London. Author of Freedom.
Founder @HKDC_US @HKUC_UK @hongkongmarch @demosisto (disbanded)
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