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Today's sentencing of 9 prominent pro-democracy activists in HK for a peaceful assembly is a travesty, including the jailing of Jimmy Lai, Lee Cheuk-yan, Leung Kwok-hung, Au Nok-hin & Cyd Ho.
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Margaret Ng's speech at today's trial is an outstanding declaration of why fundamental rights and freedoms are so important.
It is a travesty of justice that she stands in the dock today.
hkcnews.com/article/40333/…
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Since Hong Kong Watch was launched in 2017, spotlighting political prisoners in Hong Kong and calling for their release has been a core part of our mission and work. (1/x)
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
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Deeply concerning to hear reports that the German Government is no longer recognising BNO passports. We hope @HeikoMaas will release a statement and clarify the position of German Government on BNO passports urgently. @MargareteBause @GydeJ @MPatzeltCDU @EnginEroglu_FW @bueti twitter.com/RudyDrischel/s…
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PM 'must impose sanctions' on China over Hong Kong says over 100 UK parliamentarians in a letter led by former Governor Lord Patten and coordinated by Hong Kong Watch. #Magnitsky
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…
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🚨BREAKING🚨
Over 100 MPs + Peers, led by Lord Patten have co-signed a letter calling for @BorisJohnson to fire back against sanctions on UK MPs by sanctioning HK officials and Chen Guanguo.
Signatories include @lisanandy, @EdwardJDavey, @MPIainDS, Damian Green, @SKinnock etc.
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NEW: Joshua Wong has been sentenced to another 4 months in jail over his participation in a protest in October.
👉 hongkongwatch.org/protest-prosec…
hongkongfp.com/2021/04/13/bre…
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"He stressed that Hong Kong’s situation is increasingly chilling, but precisely because of that, we need to "stand tall,” he concluded."
Let's stand tall in hard times, says Jimmy Lai.
hk.appledaily.com/news/20210412/…
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The trial of 7 prominent pro-democracy leaders, the jailing of former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Nok-hin, electoral reform, the Oscars banned, gov threats to sack 200 civil servants, our latest briefing details Beijing's continued crackdown in HK in March. hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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"Don’t get me wrong – words are better than silence, and in regard to the dismantling of Hong Kong’s freedoms and the genocide of the Uyghurs, Mr Guterres' lips have been sealed."
@benedictrogers on the failures of @antonioguterres when it comes to HK. hk.appledaily.com/opinion/202104…
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We continue to regularly update our protest prosecution database, detailing the latest arrests of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. You can find the list of arrests in March 2021 here: hongkongwatch.org/protest-prosec…
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"The offer of British National Overseas passports to Hong Kong citizens and sanctions on Chinese officials attracted Beijing's ire, but China is used to being criticized while carrying on as normal," says @benedictrogers.
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/07…
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Statement: We are delighted to see that the UK Government is coordinating a national welcome for HK arrivals.
The UK were right to offer the new BNO route following the passage of the NSL, we are glad that they are now taking integration seriously.
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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So glad to see the UK Government set aside proper funding to ensure the welcome of BNO arrivals, with 12 hubs to help families settle.
Since policy passed in July, this has been number 1 on our agenda for BNOs. Thank you to all who have pushed for this.
gov.uk/government/new…
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🇬🇧 U.K. announces new comprehensive welcoming pack for BN(O) arrivals - 12 welcome hubs will be set up across 4 nations, resources for schools on UK-HK connection to be provided and a digital assistance for HK families to navigate.
gov.uk/government/new…
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On Wednesday the three Hong Kong activists pleaded guilty to the latest charge, but Lee told the court they had done “nothing wrong and history will absolve us”.
The trio face up to five years in jail for the participation offence.
theguardian.com/world/2021/apr…
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Hong Kong democrat Lee Cheuk-yan & tycoon Jimmy Lai plead guilty to unauthorized demonstration in 2019
hongkongfp.com/2021/04/07/hon…
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#FreeJimmyLai
"Jimmy Lai should be honoured, not imprisoned. He is a symbol of the #FightforFreedom for #HongKong, and a hero for us all. #FreeJimmyLai"
— @benedictrogers, co-founder & CEO of @hk_watch
#FreeHKPoliticalprisoners
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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We are looking for a talented BNO policy advisor to join our team!
More details: hongkongwatch.org/work-with-us
#HongKong
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"The verdict is an extremely big blow. These are respected, internationally renowned, moderate democrats, some of the mainstream politicians in Hong Kong. The opposition in Hong Kong is now very significantly constrained."
@benedictrogers talking on the arrests this morning.
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BREAKING: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and six former opposition lawmakers have been convicted of organising and taking part in an unauthorised anti-government protest in 2019. scmp.com/news/hong-kong…
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"The Department of State assesses during the covered period, China took actions inconsistent with the Basic Law and the PRC’s obligation pursuant to the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 to allow Hong Kong to enjoy a high degree of autonomy."
state.gov/2021-hong-kong…
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"China’s actions in HK are a textbook case study of an authoritarian power-grab.
Redefine national security. Exercise emergency powers in the name of national security. Lock up the opposition. Rewrite the constitution," writes @Johnny_HKWatch cityam.com/hong-kong-chin…
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NEW EPISODE of our CEO's interview series is out now.
Our pleasure to speak to Baroness @natalieben, former Leader of UK Green Party & co-chair of All Party Parliamentary Group for #HongKong.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=A1qQUk…
@benedictrogers #InConversationWithBenedictRogers
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Lord Patten: through changing Hong Kong's electoral system "the CCP has shown the world once again that it cannot be trusted"
Our statement: hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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