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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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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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#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
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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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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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🇬🇧 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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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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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.
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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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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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"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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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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"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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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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🚨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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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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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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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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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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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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"We call for the immediate release of Jimmy Lai, Lee Cheuk-yan, and the other activists sentenced today and stand with the people of Hong Kong in their fight for freedom and democracy." @SenatorRomney hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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Hong Kong Watch founder and Chief Executive @benedictrogers spoke this evening at #FridaysForFreedom about #HongKong and #Myanmar/#Burma 👇🏻 twitter.com/atlasmovement/…
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Commenting on the sentencing of pro-democracy leaders, @SenatorRomney said “The Chinese Communist Party continues to impose its authoritarian grip on Hong Kong, and the imprisonment of pro-democracy leaders is just the latest in a long history of their repression and censorship.”
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Our Patron @DavidAltonHL of Liverpool speaks in the House of Lords about #JimmyLai, #MartinLee and #MargaretNg and the sentences imposed against 9 pro-democracy campaigners in #HongKong last Friday. twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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Commenting on the sentencing of pro-democracy leaders of Hong Kong, @RepBera said “I join Parliamentarians from around the world in condemning the sentencing of these important and brave Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.”
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