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"It would be naïve to think that a determined human rights policy vis-à-vis China will be either easy or painless — standing up for human rights rarely comes without a cost. "
No more waiting: The time has come to fight for Hong Kong
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4. Just like the situation in #China, religious groups in #HK are now in the #CCP’s crosshairs under #nationalsecuritylaw. The world should avoid over-optimism about the new law and should be cautious of its actual impacts.
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3. The church has a voluntary group #ProtectourKids, which helped to mediate clashes between police and #hkprotestors. Now even the most moderate dissent voices are subject to political retaliation. The problem is, who is next?
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“We have to make sure when people think of China they don’t think of economic growth, business opportunities - they think of concentration camps in Xinjiang, the struggle of Hong Kong, people inside mainland China jails.”
@guardian encapsulated my story
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HSBC’s frozen the accounts of Ted, the exiled former lawmaker, and his family members. HSBC is facilitating CCP’s political persecution, which endangers political dissents, and shockingly, their families. The UK govt should act to show no tolerance to collusion with autocracy.
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He(Law) added: “She is very down to earth and has a gentle demeanor that stirs up a lot of public empathy but she also has a fragile side. The fears she has are shared by many other brave young Hong Kong female protesters who continue to put their safety at great risk.”
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“She is someone who takes on very heavy responsibilities and duties that are often larger than herself but she never hesitates to stand up for what she believes in,”
#StandwithHongKong
Agnes Chow, Hong Kong’s Reluctant Democracy Icon vice.com/en/article/4ad… via @VICE
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Happy birthday @chowtingagnes. Hope to see you in the future and we can have your favourite matcha cake.
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In this article, we have also mentioned the importance of addressing the problems in China's periphery:
//Critical decisions also need to be made by the new administration about the protection of minorities in Xinjiang and Tibet and strengthening diplomatic ties with Taiwan.//
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Washington must craft a China policy that puts human rights front and center, but without neglecting the urgent need, too, for environmental protection, greater respect for labor rights and fair trade.
Mr. Biden, Keep the Pressure on Hong Kong nytimes.com/2020/12/02/opi…
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Important messages twitter.com/alexchow18/sta…
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3. For Joshua and Ivan, this is not the first time they step into the cell. But the sentences are longer than all previous. Joshua 13.5m, Ivan 7m, Agnes 10m.Besides, under the National Security Law, Beijing can also prosecute them for their speeches, turning thoughts into crimes.
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2. Once again, It’s another blatant attack on the HK activists, whose wishes are solely bringing democracy to Hong Kong. Beijing never fulfilled their promises Rather, they have politically suppressed tens of thousands of protestors who are chanting for their legitimate claims.
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1. It’s devastating to witness three of my former colleagues, Joshua, Agnes, Ivan are jailed. The sentencing is absurd. Retweet if you have the same demands:
1.Immediate release of the trio
2.Stop prosecuting under National Security Law
3.Sanction accountable govt officials
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Keep the faith. twitter.com/JeromeTaylor/s…
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I don’t really drink, but I guess I am moved to buy a bottle of Australian wine. twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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Disgusting fake news and hypocritical critics from the CCP authorities. The free world should do everything to stop the CCP from spreading these shameless comments. twitter.com/Senator_Patric…
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An initiative of combating CCP authoritarian expansion is crucial. Glad to see more collaboration between the US and the EU, to curb the strategic threats imposed by CCP.
EU proposes new post-Trump alliance with U.S. in face of China threat – FT reut.rs/2VeJtLw
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The consequence of sanctions on HK officials:
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says that no banks are willing to provide financial services to her. Not even Chinese state banks.
Her salary is paid in cash and she can only spend in cash.
What does it imply?
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It’s dispairing to witness your dearest friends being imprisoned while you are living in exile. Yes, you have your role overseas. Yet, no matter how hard I work, a sense of guilt always haunts me. I feel like I owe them something that I cannot repay.
A speechless night.
Youngest lawmaker of #HongKong. Activist. Exiled in London. Author of Freedom.
Founder @HKDC_US @HKUC_UK @hongkongmarch @demosisto (disbanded)
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