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Dear #HongKong, we try to offer support, solidarity and hope in your struggle in these increasingly dark times.
New op-ed by our CEO @benedictrogers in @appledaily_hk
bit.ly/3neRQEn
#prodemocracy #FreePoliticalPrisoners
#LionRockSpirit #HongKongiNotDead
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There will be a rally hosted by Hongkongers on Monday 6 December 4-6pm outside of Parliament to support #GreenAmendment to #NationalityandBordersBill which will ensure young Hong Kongers access the #BNO scheme. Details on speakers to follow. Hope to see you there!
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Today 70 civil society organisations across 🇪🇺 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 have urged German Chancellor Scholz to reconsider his trip to Beijing. Warning that it will be used for propaganda purposes as an endorsement of Xi’s third term & to devalue human rights concerns. hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022…
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Labour Shadow Asia Minister @SKinnock during the House of Commons debate today: "The Labour Party stands in solidarity with four pro-democracy representatives who have been removed from LegCo... It would be unacceptable for the UK to conclude it has done all it can."
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Au Nok-hin has just been jailed for assaulting police by talking too loudly into a megaphone. Lawfare in Hong Kong goes from bad to worse. twitter.com/SCMPNews/statu…
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🎉Hong Kong Watch Annual Crowdfunding 2022🎉
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Your generous support will enable us to continue speaking up for #HK and driving forward policy changes across the world, to make a difference in the lives of #HKers and their fight for freedom.
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Today the US Govt release a report detailing 10 individuals responsible for the dismantling of HK freedoms who are now facing sanctions.
You can read it here: state.gov/release-of-the… twitter.com/SecPompeo/stat…
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Beijing implementing 'comprehensive governance' over Hong Kong would constitute an inexplicable and direct violation of its obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration to maintain the city's autonomy, freedoms, & rule of law, for at least 50 years hk.appledaily.com/news/20201104/…
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Given the extension of coronavirus restrictions, the UK Government have extended the 'Leave Outside the Rules' provision for BNOs to 19 July.
gov.uk/guidance/briti…
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HKW's statement responding to the CCP sanctioning two of our patrons @DavidAltonHL & Sir Geoffrey Nice QC. 'A regime that sanctions UK parliamentarians and barristers for speaking out against human rights abuse cannot seriously be considered a partner.' hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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RTHK's Programme Staff Union on Friday expressed serious doubts about the appointment of bureaucrat Patrick Li as director of broadcasting, while also warning that the government's interventions have stripped the station of its editorial independence.
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/compon…
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Hong Kong's colonial era sedition law is being used alongside the National Security Law to crackdown on free speech.
Important op-ed by @laiyanhoeric
thediplomat.com/2021/09/hong-k…
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Letter from 137 lawmakers urges Parliament Pension fund to drop stakes in firms accused of human rights violations or linked to Chinese state. It refers to our research which found that in 2020, the fund had millions in problematic firms.
theguardian.com/politics/2021/…
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⚖️Hong Kong Watch calls for the release of all Hong Kong Journalists
#FreeChungPuiKuen #釋放鍾沛權
#FreeHKJournalists #釋放所有新聞工作者
#FreeHKPoliticalPrisoners #釋放所有政治犯
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加拿大香港監察將正式成立 游說國會協調對華政策
Hong Kong Watch Canada @RFA_Chinese
rfa.org/mandarin/yatai…
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“This is a watershed case for Hong Kong, which will influence whether the extradition of pro-democracy activists to stand trial in the mainland becomes a common occurrence,” said @benedictrogers CEO of Hong Kong Watch.
telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/0…
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Our co-founder and Chief Executive @benedictrogers offers this message of solidarity for 1 October anniversary #CCP #chinanationalday
#StandWithHongKong twitter.com/benedictrogers…
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🇨🇦Jenny Kwan MP, Canadian Member of Parliament, commenting on @hk_watch Press Freedom Campaign :
“The Hong Kong Basic Law is unequivocal in stating that Hong Kong residents shall have freedom of speech, of the press and of publication."
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It is the PRC's National Day - a day where we all remember the ways that Hong Kong's political system has been picked apart piece by piece.
Do not forget Hong Kong's political prisoners.
youtube.com/watch?v=xtjG5R…
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Hong Kong Tiananmen Massacre vigil leaders plead not guilty to refusing national security data probe, bail denied
hongkongfp.com/2021/09/10/hon…
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"Carrie Lam recently said that she cannot get a bank account, even with Chinese state-owned banks, proving that economic sanctions should be prioritised. Refugee policies should also be implemented."
Important op-ed by our Associate @jooeysiiu.
thediplomat.com/2020/12/5-step…
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Jimmy Lai goes before the Court of Final Appeal in a case which will set a precedent for NSL interpretation.
@Johnny_HKWatch says:
"The Hong Kong Bill of Rights guarantees presumption of bail for non-violent crimes. This principle must be upheld."
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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"Chinese-backed companies like Huawei can take the UK to court if they feel that it has introduced laws that directly harm its profits."
British Parliamentarians should review the UK's bilateral investment treaty with China, writes @SamGoodman22
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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⚖️World Press Freedom Day 2022 #WPFD2022
#FreeHKJournalists #FreeHKPoliticalPrisoners
#PressFreedom
Hong Kong Watch calls for the immediate release of all detained #HongKong Journalists.
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47 #HongKong pro-democracy activists were charged with “conspiracy to commit subversion” under the #NSL over their organisation & participation in LegCo primaries in 2020. 17 of them pleaded not guilty & there will be a pre-trial review on 17 Jan. #FreeHKPoliticalPrisoners
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