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2. This photo shows signs written in Chinese: "Do not damage" (right), "Protect the historical relics."(left) in the building. The protestors had a very clear understanding of what they were targeting: they only damaged the symbols representing the authoritarian regime.
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2. Building international support is critical in holding China accountable for its gross human rights violations.
Going forwards, I will be working with allies in New Zealand politics to press for greater support for the Hong Kong democratic movement. Stay tuned.
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Say NO to dictators and their supporters. twitter.com/PoliticsForAlI…
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Ok now please wear it when you are watching #NBA at home during stay home orders. twitter.com/DailyCaller/st…
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Let's talk about workers' rights under Communist China.
The answer is -- no. There are no independent workers' unions, and more critical voices are eliminated.
Hong Kong’s biggest teachers’ union to disband after officials severed ties scmp.com/news/hong-kong… via @SCMPNews
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Had an interview with @melissakchan on what the UK govt should do after introducing the BNO scheme and the situation of increasing surveillance in Hong Kong.
We must hold the CCP accountable for its human rights violations.
#StandWithHongKong
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We arranged and went into the meeting as Hongkongers, but we are also citizens of the world.
“In the face of the recent tragedy,” I told Leader McConnell at the end, “we should all do something to protect our children.” twitter.com/hkdc_us/status…
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7. Let's not forget who are arrested. Denise Ho, a Hong Kong canto-pop diva who has been very vocal on LGBTQI rights and social justice. She could have lived a prosperous and fancy life if she had stayed silent. But she didn't. Wealth cannot buy out one's faith and values.
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I have personally met many Myanmar activists from my previous effort on enhancing understandings and friendships among Asian activists. I wish them safe -- same to the rest of the population who are fighting for democracy. Extremely heart-broken to have witnessed the development
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The world should recognize more of the effort from @iingwen on leading Taiwan to tackle the pandemic and promote democracy, not hindering these important recognitions. twitter.com/politico/statu…
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8. Margaret Ng, a former legislator and well respected barrister. She is 73 and continues to campaign for a better judicial system in Hong Kong. Many political campaigners see her as a role model and the most powerful voice to preserve our values.
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My comment on NBA protest:
“it is not only for ourselves... China, they’re silencing Morey and all other players. And we’re here to say that you’re facing the same difficulties — the U.S. mass public. You should be aware that freedom is at risk. "
bit.ly/31Pbeva
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4. Outside the library, these two boards say: "Protect the books. No destruction.", "Don't mess up around here. We are not rioters."
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Interview with SCMP:
"I think it's important to point out that it's not a battle between Chinese ppl and Hongkongese ppl, but a battle between the suppressed and the authoritarian regime."
sc.mp/dqecz via @SCMPNews
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The Chinese regime has been blackmailing other countries by ceasing collaborations on crucial issues to the whole world.
They advance their self-interest by holding the world hostage. twitter.com/StuartKLau/sta…
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We should act promptly. It's not only for Hong Kong but also for the liberal world and the community that shares democratic values. Defending democracy, it is a very global fight. PASS THE ACT!
#HongKong
#HKHRDA twitter.com/SenatorDurbin/…
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4. University ranking systems should include an additional component of "academic freedom." It assesses whether the school's management respects the autonomy of student body and helps the regime suppress and censor. Schools like CUHK would be punished for their collusion.
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7. It's extremely devastating to see the deterioration of Hong Kong. I urge the international community to treat this case as another blatant attack of the CCP on the people of HK and the rule of law, and to adopt necessary ACTIONS to hold the government accountable.
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//Totalitarian movements are mass organizations of atomized, isolated individuals...... their most conspicuous external characteristic is their demand for total, unrestricted, unconditional and unalterable loyalty//
The Origins of Totalitarianism - Hannah Arendt
See Emperor Xi.
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It’s time for @trussliz to show leadership and diplomatic boycott Beijing Olympics. We should not roll out the red carpet for a country that commits genocide. twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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Many journalists and foreign citizens I met were shocked by the Juen 4th Massacre in Beijing. People in Myanmar are very worried that the exact same thing will happen in their country. Tanks, soldiers are everywhere and information is extremely limited.
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Another barbaric action from CCP.
I am standing shoulder to shoulder with the parliamentarians and civil society actors that try to hold CCP accountable. Indeed, being targeted by the villian is a badge of honor.
#StandwithHongKong twitter.com/StuartKLau/sta…
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As I said in commencement speech:
"Inviting a Hong Kong activist to campus is not easy and certainly not without cost, let alone awarding me an honorary doctorate degree. So I want to acknowledge, once again, the entire @wjcollege community for your hospitality and friendship." twitter.com/PresKnapp/stat…
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Thread:
A checklist of what Taiwan does to battle the outbreak (source from the internet)
✅ Travel History check at the airport on arrival
✅ Passport checked for travel history at airport
✅ Temperature and health checks at airport
✅ Hotels temperature checks at check-in
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2/5 One viral photo after another, we hail young protestors as fearless agents of change. We applaud, reshare, retweet. But this characterisation cannot be further from the truth.
#SaveParit
Youngest lawmaker of #HongKong. Activist. Exiled in London. Author of Freedom.
Founder @HKDC_US @HKUC_UK @hongkongmarch @demosisto (disbanded)
#TIME100