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Ahead of today’s hearing for the 47 pro-democracy activists who have been charged with “subversion” under the National Security Law, Hong Kong Watch is calling for the immediate release of those who have been denied bail. Read our full statement 👇. hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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"Prosecutors have asked that the subversion case involving 47 democrats be transferred to the High Court, which could impose penalties of up to life imprisonment."
Important explainer on a trial which is the gravest miscarriage of justice in HK to date.
thestandnews.com/english/subver…
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Free Lester Shum
Lester Shum was disqualified from LegCo in July 2020 after taking part in the pro-democracy primaries, & was arrested in January 2021 & charged with subversion along with 46 activists & politicians in February 2021. He was denied bail.
#FreeHKPoliticalPrisoners
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In the last month 23 Hong Kongers have gone to jail for their participation in peaceful protests. Other absurd prison sentences include 8 months for a cook who possessed 3 laser pens & an assistant professor given 3 months for chanting protest slogans. hongkongwatch.org/protest-prosec…
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With the Tiananmen Vigil banned in Hong Kong, we must all make sure that the memory of Tiananmen never fades
Britain should go further and make the treatment of HK political prisoners a central plank in its diplomacy with China, says @Johnny_HKWatch
spectator.co.uk/article/hong-k…
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6 former UK foreign secretaries, including:
👉Sir Malcolm Rifkind
👉Jack Straw
👉Dame Margaret Beckett MP
👉David Miliband
👉Lord David Owen
👉Lord William Hague
urge @BorisJohnson to ensure that the human rights crisis in #HongKong is on the agenda at next week's #G7Summit. twitter.com/fbermingham/st…
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🚨🚨 6 Former UK Foreign Secretaries have written to @BorisJohnson to call for him to place Hong Kong on the G7 agenda.
They say: "As the situation in HK continues to deteriorate, we hope you will personally recognise the need for international leadership from the UK on this."
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To mark the occasion, Hong Kong Watch not only remembers the victims on the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre but pays tribute to all of the political prisoners in Hong Kong who have been jailed for the simple crime of campaigning & protesting for democracy.
#June4th🕯
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Beijing is using dismissals, arrests, and a repressive new law to curtail students’ and professors’ rights. | @TMclaughlin3
theatlantic.com/international/…
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We welcome the announcement of further pathways for Hong Kongers to move to Canada, which recognises the deteriorating human rights situation.
However, we urge the Govt to look also at ways to expand the rules around family reunification.
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From 2019 to 2021, from Hong Kong to the world, Hongkongers are still fighting tirelessly against the CCP.
On the 2nd anniversary of the movement, @hk_watch alongside several U.S. congressional members recorded a few words for the courageous people of Hong Kong.
#FreeHongKong
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A clip of @Tom_Randall fantastic speech in today's Westminster Hall debate on the human rights situation in #HongKong, detailing the way the #NationalSecurityLaw has been used to silence dissent in the city.
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What we are seeing in Hong Kong is a two-pronged assault on truth. @MrJohnNicolson outlines how Beijing is using the #NationalSecurityLaw to target journalists in #HongKong and China.
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HKW patron @amcarmichaelMP calls for the Government to challenge @HSBC_UK @StanChart
support for the #NationalSecurityLaw and says to allow them to operate as normal in the UK seems to run contradictory to what the UK Gov says about its intentions towards #HongKong.
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NEW: @DominicRaab says NSL "has been used to drastically curtail the space for the expression of alternative political views and deter freedom of expression and legitimate political debate," in latest 6 monthly report.
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Benedict Rogers: The crises in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Myanmar must be discussed by G7 leaders. All three involve a serious consideration of the China problem.
thediplomat.com/2021/06/the-g-…
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“As the CCP continues to make it evidently clear that they will not uphold all commitments, I remain committed to being a voice for the people of Hong Kong as they fight against Beijing’s tyranny.”
Message from 🇺🇸 Senator @marcorubio on 6.12, 2nd anniversary of HK’s movement.
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“As Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement approaches its second year in the fight for freedom, I want to recognize all that you are doing for the people of Hong Kong & for the world.”
Message from 🇺🇸 Senator @JohnCornyn on the 2nd anniversary of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement.
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“The U.S. stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the millions of Hongkongers in their struggle for freedom, democracy & fundamental human rights, & against Beijing’s attempt to impose an authoritarian system on HK.”
🇺🇸@HouseForeign Asia Subcommittee Chair @RepBera’s message to Hkers.
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'Beijing may have temporarily silenced those in Hong Kong. But we know the true voice of a city that yearns to be free.' Our full statement marking the 2nd anniversary of #612 #HongKongProtests 👇hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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“Beijing may have temporarily silenced those in Hong Kong. But we know the true voice of a city that yearns to be free.”
To mark this day, we pay tribute to all Hongkongers who continue to struggle for democracy and in pursuit of a free and open society.
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612 Global Rally (London)
“Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong” @benedictrogers , CEO of Hong Kong Watch
#StandWithHongKong
#HKbewater2021
#HK
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#HKBeWater2021
612 Global Rally
starting in Marble Arch, London
@MPIainDS speaking to
Thousands of #HongKongers & friends of #HongKong
“I am proud to stand with you today!”
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#HKbewater2021
612 Global Campaign for Hong Kong London Rally
@SKinnock speaking in the largest rally in London for Hong Kong,
about Beijing’s brutal crackdown in #HK
“HK needs the free world, and the free world needs HK.”
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612 Global Campaign for #HongKong in 49 Cities
London Rally
#hkbewater2021
@benedictrogers speaking to thousands of Hongkongers @ Trafalgar Square
#612SecondAnniversary
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