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Vowing my support to the freedom fighters in #Myanmar at my congressional hearing testimony. Stay strong my brothers and sisters!
#MyanmarMilitaryCoup
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2. The CCP sees it as a victory over the democracies and brags in their internal Chinese propaganda. It's hampering the ability to discredit the CCP dictatorship.
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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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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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Many told me that in #Yangon tonight there are more shootings and military presence than before. Hope we can continue to pay attention to the protests and pray for the freedom loving people there.
The world should act immediately.
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In this episode, I talked about activism, Hong Kong protest, my growing-up and important messages to the world.
Let me know how do you feel about it.
buzzsprout.com/1618660/8082609
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I was asked what's my messages to my friends in the EU. My messages are clear and simple: don't take freedom for granted, and act now.
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This documentary shows you the democratic protests in Hong Kong and exiled activists' lives in the UK. We are all fighting at our positions and hoping to bring justice to Hong Kong.
#StandwithHongKong
youtu.be/h4yFRO-m0y0 via @YouTube
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The first step should be to halt the EU-China investment deal. Deals should be signed after the concentration camps in XinJiang are closed and democracy prevails in HK.
EU ready to take further steps if China amends Hong Kong's electoral laws - EU Reporter eureporter.co/world/china-2/…
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The political reform imposed by Beijing to Hong Kong is in effect degrading the election to SELECTION. Beijing vets out all the pro-Democracy candidates and most of the seats in Legco are reserved for them without election.
The system has lost all credibility.
#StandwithHongKong
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On his way to the court from prison, @joshuawongcf hold up 3 fingers and a gesture of heart. He is one of the bravest and most sturdy democratic activists that I have ever met. I think his heart and minds are occupied by the struggles around the world, including in #Myanmar.
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Death toll rises with more bloody crackdowns in Myanmar. The world must act promptly and forcefully to stop the military from butchering the Burmese. The world needs more policies to protect global democracy and lives, with real deterrence to the dictators. ACT NOW.
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Maybe it's good to invite @EUinHKandMO to explain this incident. For many freedom-loving people, promoting a figure like that is unacceptable.
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Not sure why the EU is promoting Regina Ip, a Xinjiang genocide denier where numerous sexual abuses and rapes happened on Uyghur women, for championing gender equality. A CCP endorsor who helps suppress civil society and liberal values can never be a force of supporting equality.
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The govt says that vetoing budget is a subversive act.
The power of vetoing budget is listed in our constitution.
The 47 democrats are not even elected.
So the govt is charging them, who are unable to commit a "constitutionally legal" subversive act, subversion.
CONFUSED.
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In #HongKong,
📢Chant #FreeHongKong
🏴Wave #RevolutionNow flag
🗳Participate in #Primaries
🎙Conduct #interviews with foreign media
✍️Tweet to #criticize China
all can be seen as “threatening” "national security" and sent to jail for life.
Hypocratic #CCP calls it a “free city.”
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6. From previous experience, the chance of these 47 figures getting bailed tomorrow is dim. Most likely, they will be detained for months until the next hearing. If they are convicted, they are likely going to be jailed for years long. Many of them are my dearest friends.
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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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3. The logic of the arrests is as follows: democratic figures participate in a primary, the primary aims at getting a majority in council and blocking government's bills if necessary, and this act is a subversive act because it obstructs the operation of the government.
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4. You got it right — anyone who opposes govt's bill in Hong Kong now can be seen as violating NSL. Same as chanting certain slogans and showing some signs. Laws are weaponized to suppress the most basic human rights in Hong Kong. Freedom of expression has been quashed.
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5. There are specific judges and courts arranged for the NSL cases. Needless to say, these judges are handpicked by Beijing and mostly serving CCP's interest. Bails can be denied at a shallow threshold. They can face up to life-long imprisonment or being extradited to China.
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2. The police arrested 55 democratic figures last month with the National Security Law due to their participation or organization of a primary election last July, preparing for the 2020 legislative council election. The election is postponed, and the candidates are being hunted.
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1. 47 democratic activists are charged with "conspiracy to subvert state power" and will appear in court tomorrow. All of them are remanded in custody.
It's heartbroken to witness such massive persecution. Let me explain what has happened and why it's an insult towards democracy
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All the hate crimes against Asians MUST stop. Especially those who target them because of their discontent towards CCP — many Asians don’t even support the autocratic regime.
Be a responsible person, don’t cast your anger to the innocent people.
Hate crimes MUST stop.
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A Hong Kong political prisoner who has been jailed for more than 450days drew this sign to stand with #Myanmar. We all fight for freedom. We are one. twitter.com/WWHK2014/statu…
Youngest lawmaker of #HongKong. Activist. Exiled in London. Author of Freedom.
Founder @HKDC_US @HKUC_UK @hongkongmarch @demosisto (disbanded)
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