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The biggest enemy in democracy is complacency.
As a person who suffered from autocracy’s continuous suppression, I am devastated to see so many in the west take freedom for granted.
It takes eternal vigilance to preserve it, especially when you are living with it. Be alerted.
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CCP’s espionage activities are everywhere. It’s a big threat to democratic countries. The influence of authoritarianism can easily reach the other end of the world with advanced technologies.
We have to defend our freedom.
#StandWithHongKong twitter.com/samjudah/statu…
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Very honored to receive the Magnitsky Award. This award is for all Hong Kong people.
It's a big recognition of my activism and the democratic movement of Hong Kong. I hope democracies could continue to support the fight of Hong Kong people resisting the CCP authoritarianism. twitter.com/Billbrowder/st…
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Thrilled to be invited by @TheEconomist to contribute my thoughts. It's a great opportunity to amplify the voices of people in Hong Kong. Hope you enjoy reading it.
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The World in 2021 – Nathan Law says the battle is not over in Hong Kong economist.com/the-world-ahea…
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See you all tonight. twitter.com/HooverInst/sta…
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While the graduates of CUHK waved flags and chanted slogans to support the HK movement, the school decided to report the incident to the National Security police and put their students in danger. They may face years or even life imprisonment if they were convicted.
How cruel.
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@joshuawongcf, @chowtingagnes and Ivan Lam will appear in court tomorrow. They could be locked immediately if the court considers it necessary.
Hope everyone is closely following the development of their cases.
#StandwithHongKong twitter.com/joshuawongcf/s…
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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.
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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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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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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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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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Keep the faith. twitter.com/JeromeTaylor/s…
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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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4. Sentences could pile up. To be honest, I have no idea when the trio could step out of the prison if Beijing pledges to impose the hardest charges on them arbitrarily. Please support them and offer them encouragement, to remind them that they are not alone.
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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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Important messages twitter.com/alexchow18/sta…
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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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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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Happy birthday @chowtingagnes. Hope to see you in the future and we can have your favourite matcha cake.
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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,”
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Agnes Chow, Hong Kong’s Reluctant Democracy Icon vice.com/en/article/4ad… via @VICE
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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.”
Youngest lawmaker of #HongKong. Activist. Exiled in London. Author of Freedom.
Founder @HKDC_US @HKUC_UK @hongkongmarch @demosisto (disbanded)
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