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This is a peaceful rally. The sole purpose of the crowd is to demonstrate how angry people are towards the National Security Law. But the police reacted in a violent way— dispersing crowd with teargas and pepper projectiles.
CCP is trying to murder our autonomy. We never give up
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My view on the protest today --
“It’s like a de facto curfew now,” said Nathan Law, a prominent pro-democracy advocate.
“I think the government has to understand why people are really angry,” he added. asiatimes.com/2020/05/hk-pol…
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Demosisto's former lawmaker Nathan Law said that American politicians would not have reacted so strongly if Beijing did not move to impose the law, and that the Hong Kong government should shoulder all the blame for the current saga.
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One of the most liberal media outlets in HK has launched an English version. Stay tuned.🔥💪 twitter.com/appledaily_hk/…
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Yes indeed. It's time for solidarity and say no to autocracy.
#HongKong twitter.com/richardjpyne/s…
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One of the most nightmarish memories of our generations. It's the 31st anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre. We remember, we never forget. Freedom and democracy belong to everyone.
#64
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Some want us to forget, we choose to remember. Autocracy falls.
#tienanmenmassacre
#JuneFourth
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Nathan Law : the national security law will "basically destroy 'One country, two systems.'" It represents Beijing's effort to squash all the dissidents”
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//Nathan Law congratulated Kaohsiung's people for the recall vote：
"When we have liberated Hong Kong, I hope Hong Kong will be like Taiwan is now, the envy of others."// abc.net.au/news/2020-06-0…
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It's been a year since the June 9th million rally. We have learnt and lost so much in these 12 months. Yet, one thing does not change: democracy and freedom are still what we deserve and demand. All my international friends, thanks for your support along the way.
#FreeHK
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Young lives matter in Hong Kong. The government systematically persecutes young people and numerous mysterious deaths occurred. Our voices must be heard and respected. Stop killing our young people.
#YLM
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[annivesary of first million rally]
The police now arbitrarily conduct “stop and search” to anyone on the street, especially targeting individuals nearby buildings where NGOs reside. I was unfortunately SSed and a reporter captured that. Police are abusing their power.
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We have the responsibility to safeguard Hong Kong's freedom in its darkest times. Time for us to stand up as a Hongkonger again.
Thank you for all your support.
#Hongkong
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I hereby declare withdrawing from demosisto, and continue the fight for democracy and freedom for Hong Kong with my personal capacity.
Stay strong, my friends. Hong Kong people will not give up.
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[House Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing]
The newly enacted National Security Law signals the end of "One Country, Two systems." The wold should keep an eye on it.
hearing was 3.5 hours long -- more than 40 congressmen expressed their support towards the HK movement. Thanks!
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2. At the @HouseForeign hearing yesterday, I spoke about the regime's lawlessness in hopes that the world would not forget about what's going on in Hong Kong. Of course, I knew my speech and appearance would put my own safety in serious jeopardy given the circumstances.
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1. THREAD: No Hong Konger is under the illusion that Beijing has any intention to respect our basic rights and honor its promises to us. Mass arrests have already begun on the first day of the National Security Law's implementation.
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6. I thank my friends for their understanding, and I apologize for the ambiguities when it comes to my personal information. Criticisms ahead of me will stem not only from misunderstanding, disheartenment, and anxieties, but also ill intentions. These are all mine to face.
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7. But one shall never walk alone on the right path. The July 1 crowds show once again that the fire of Hong Kongers' determination will not be easily extinguished. We must sustain our resistance on all fronts.
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3. The international front is what Hong Kongers must still defend — in parallel to street activism — even as the risk of doing so locally are now immeasurably high. Multiple articles of the new NSL target this kind of work I have undertaken for years.
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5. There was a lot to consider, including what can be said and what must be kept secret, with my own wellbeing and that of others always in mind. Making this announcement isn't easier either, and my responsibilities will only get heavier down the road.
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4. As a global-facing activist, the choices I have are stark: to stay silent from now on, or to keep engaging in private diplomacy so I can warn the world of the threat of Chinese authoritarian expansion. I made the decision when I agreed to testify before the US Congress.
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8. So I bade my city farewell. As the plane took off the runway, I gazed down at the skyline I love so much for one last time. Should I have the fortune to ever return, I hope to still remain as I am: the same young man with these same beliefs. Glory to Hong Kong. THREAD ENDS.
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Law called on the international community to put human rights above the financial interests of trading with the world’s second largest economy and to “multilaterally deal with the China issue in a more assertive way.”
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When stickers citing Bibles were accused of breaching #NationalSecurityLaw, Deputy director of #China's office on #Hongkong HKMAO just said the new law is not one-off. #Beijing will introduce more China's laws to #HK in the future.
Youngest lawmaker of #HongKong. Activist. Exiled in London. Author of Freedom.
Founder @HKDC_US @HKUC_UK @hongkongmarch @demosisto (disbanded)
#TIME100