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Lord Alton of Liverpool said:
"Now is the time for the international community to convert statements of support into meaningful action. The natural place to start is ensuring that Hong Kongers have a viable insurance policy..."
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
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U.S. State Department: "But given Beijing now treats Hong Kong as “One Country, One System,” so must we. The United States is reviewing other authorities and will take additional measures to reflect the reality on the ground in Hong Kong."
state.gov/u-s-government…
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The passage of the National Security Law today is a tragedy. The resignation of leading young activists from their political organisations is only the start of the chilling effect it will cause. It is a total assault on the city's freedoms. twitter.com/joshuawongcf/s…
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"He told me that at the application of the National Security Law, Britain would act. That law comes into force tomorrow. He must not waver."
Excellent question from @lisanandy, and good to see @DominicRaab restate Britain's commitments. Vital UK take action now.
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.@Johnny_HKWatch on Al Jazeera called for international governments to:
1. Offer refuge through an international lifeboat policy
2. Take diplomatic action through the creation of a UN Special Rapporteur on Hong Kong
3. Enact coordinated and targeted international sanctions
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BREAKING: @DominicRaab says: "We will grant BNOs five years limited leave to remain, with the right to work or study. After these 5 years, they will be able to apply for settled status. And after further 12 months with settled status, they will be able to apply for citizenship."
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UK Prime Minister @BorisJohnson: "The enactment of this National Security Law constitutes a clear breach of the Joint Declaration."
"We made clear that if China continued down this path we would make a clear pathway to citizenship for BNOs. That is precisely what we will do."
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Watch: @DominicRaab lays out the British Government's BNO offer.
"This is a special, bespoke, set of arrangements developed for the unique circumstances we face.
All those with BNO status will be eligible, as will their family dependants who are usually resident in Hong Kong."
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BREAKING: The House has passed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act.
#StandWithHongKong twitter.com/RepTedYoho/sta…
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In response to the new National Security Law, we are calling Governments to take 3 steps: offer refuge, enact sanctions, pursue diplomacy.
Watch @RepTedYoho share why he, along with @BradSherman, initiated the Hong Kong Autonomy Act which imposes mandatory sanctions.
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BREAKING. Existing human rights safeguards in current extradition arrangements do not account for the way that the new legislation compromises Hong Kong's independent judiciary. Other countries will be considering whether to follow Canada's example. twitter.com/CBCAlerts/stat…
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Life-boat update: In addition to action on extradition and export controls, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says Canada is looking at additional measures including on immigration “in the days and weeks” ahead that could help Hong Kongers.
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…
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One of the most alarming elements of the National Security Law is the way it removes the constitutional safeguard which protects fundamental rights and freedoms, allowing Lam to decree, without scrutiny, further alarming and draconian measures including restricting movement. twitter.com/alvinllum/stat…
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New: On 7 July, Lord Patten of Barnes wrote to the Canadian Foreign Minister @FP_Champagne to endorse the idea of Canada considering a Hong Kong ‘Young Talents’ scheme, noting that many young pro-democracy activists are not covered by BNO.
Read more: hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
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British MPs want Hong Kong's Carrie Lam on Magnitsky hit list @latikambourke
smh.com.au/world/europe/b…
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"Carrie Lam claims this law is just about a small minority of troublemakers, but she actually wants to ensure that all Hong Kongers, and all political dissent is silenced, and if it is not then people are vulnerable. That is what is so dangerous."
@Johnny_HKWatch on @BBCWorld.
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This is deeply disturbing. Not content with draconian powers under the National Security Law, the Hong Kong authorities are now attempting to extinguish democracy by raiding the Public Opinion Research Institute one day before the primary elections of the pro-democracy parties. twitter.com/alvinllum/stat…
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Lifeboats campaign: Senator Stephen Greene of Canada 🇨🇦 calls on the Foreign Minister to offer a “lifeline” to #HKgers.
Thanks for #StandWithHongKong twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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Carrie Lam claimed the security law would only target a 'small minority'. But Beijing are increasingly sending signals that they will use the law to silence the voice of the pro-democracy majority at the elections. twitter.com/alvinllum/stat…
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Breaking: President Trump signed the #HongKong Autonomy Act into law.
“The bill that President Trump signed also allows for sanctions against banks doing business with blacklisted officials and agencies.”
#StandWithHongKong
google.ca/amp/s/www.wsj.…
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BREAKING: @pritipatel says she is "actively looking" at measures to help 18-23s from Hong Kong do not hold by BNO status.
Thank you @GwynneMP for raising this question from our briefing. It's vital that young people - who are most vulnerable to the new law - are not left out. twitter.com/GwynneMP/statu…
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Priti Patel is considering extending a visa offer to HKers aged 18-23.
@Johnny_HKWatch said: “This age bracket is the obvious gap in the government’s policy. Yet they are the most vulnerable group and are at risk under the new draconian legislation.”
thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/v…
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Extradition Campaign update: Ireland are now reviewing their treaty with Hong Kong. 🇮🇪 @ipacglobal
thetimes.co.uk/article/china-…
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A “national security education” base to ensure Hong Kong students are sufficiently patriotic has been opened in the neighbouring mainland city of Shenzhen, Beijing said yesterday, barely three weeks after it imposed a draconian national security law.
thetimes.co.uk/edition/world/…
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Thread on @DominicRaab statement:
He said @pritipatel will reveal BNO plan before summer recess, that border force will allow BNOs to enter UK in interim, and that the bespoke route will be ready by early 2021.
This is welcome, but we have concerns about 6 month delay. 1/3
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