851
#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.”
852
Today, the UK government updated its Immigration Rules to expand the BNO visa to young people from #HongKong.
Those born after the 1997 handover, with at least one BNO-status parent, will soon be able to apply for the BNO visa independently
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022…
853
This is the first instance of a protestor receiving asylum in Germany following activities in the anti-extradition law movement.
For details, you can read the original press release from Haven Assistance, a coalition of HK activists in exile, here:
facebook.com/HavenAssistanc… twitter.com/StuartKLau/sta…
854
From charging international fees at university to language tuition and mental health support, there are many areas to improve in the government's British Nationals Overseas scheme.
Important oped by @LaylaMoran which cites our new briefing on #BNO.
independent.co.uk/voices/hong-ko…
855
Hong Kong Watch hosted the annual fundraising dinner last week. #LordPatten, the patron of @hk_watch and former governor of #HongKong said, some brave people must stand up and defend what is right and good. #Fightforfreedom
856
NEW Quarter 2 BNO figures released.
"There have been a total of 64,900 applications for the BN(O) route since its introduction on 31st January up to 30th June 2021."
Given 1000s who moved in July (Q3), UK estimates are looking conservative. 1/2
gov.uk/government/sta…
857
Great to meet with HKW Patron @SenatorHousakos alongside @finnlau_cd @AileenCalverley to discuss reviewing the requirement for HK police certificates under #Canada lifeboat schemes, #Magnitsky sanctions, & ensuring HKers can access their MPF pension schemes abroad.
858
Hong Kong Watch research shows that almost 2 million #HongKongers still do not have a viable route out of the city as they are ineligible for the lifeboat visas currently on offer from the UK, Canada and Australia.
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022…
859
Recommendations? Western policymakers and financial firms should direct foreign capital away from China, where such money could be complicit in human rights abuses, and enact legislation to allow for economic sanctions, recommends the report. 5/
860
🧧🐯 香港監察仝人恭祝大家虎年身體安康、大吉大利、恭喜發財🧧🐯
🧧🐯 The Hong Kong Watch Team wishes you a healthy and prosperous Year of the Tiger.🧧🐯
#HappyLunarNewYear #YearOfTheTiger
861
Today @ukhomeoffice has opened access to the BNO visa to young adults from Hong Kong born after 1997 & their dependents. 🔥 🔥 🔥 hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022…
862
Important thread from HK's first asylum seeker. twitter.com/Ray_WongHKI/st…
863
🐯🧧 🇨🇦@JennyKwanBC MP wishes you all good luck, good health, and prosperity in the year of the Tiger.
#HappyLunarNewYear #YearOfTheTiger
864
🐯🧧🇨🇦 Hon. Erin O'Toole MP @erinotoole wishes you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year, and Kung Hei Fat Choi.
#HappyLunarNewYear #YearOfTheTiger
865
The Hong Kong Safe Harbor provisions will be added to the Senate China legislation. We are enormously grateful to @SenatorMenendez @SenRubioPress @SenJeffMerkley @ChrisCoons for making this happen.
foreign.senate.gov/press/chair/re…
866
MEPs should block the EU-China Investment Partnership Agreement if China rejects a human rights clause, writes @SamGoodman22 hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
867
“Attempting to silence voices globally that speak up for freedom and democracy is unacceptable and will never succeed.”U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss @trussliz said Monday.
wsj.com/articles/hong-…
868
One Hong Konger said that her friend’s whatsapp groups are full of concerns about ‘white terror’.
‘They want to leave HK for the sake of their children.’
Analysis | National Security Education will be a big push factor for Hong Kong emigres
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
869
We are honoured to be joint recipients of the World Movement for Democracy's "Democracy Courage Tribute".
Join us tomorrow at the online awards ceremony! bit.ly/3dRU5JY
870
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."
871
While the BNO offer is generous, under 23s are not covered and may be forced to apply for asylum. Integration must also be a priority for the UK Government, says @Johnny_HKWatch.
| @freddiejh8
newstatesman.com/politics/uk/20…
872
Good to see a swift response to the disqualification of District Councillors from @trussliz. UK must take steps to ensure that there are consequences for ongoing breach of the treaty.
See story: 16 more democratically-elected district councillors ousted
hongkongfp.com/2021/10/21/16-… twitter.com/StuartKLau/sta…
873
🇺🇸Sam Brownback @SamuelBrownback, Hong Kong Watch's US Patron, said:
“It is unbelievable the Chinese government would try to close such a reputable group. The tragic elimination of basic human rights in China and Hong Kong will inevitably lead to economic and security declines.”
874
Press Release on last night's debate.
We welcome the Government's positive attitude to the
@DavidAltonHL & @DamianGreen BNO amendment.
Now we need @ukhomeoffice to come forward with substantive proposals which address the needs of young Hong Kongers.
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022…
875
Our co-founder and Chief Executive @benedictrogers met today with Canadian MP @JennyKwanBC in Vancouver, to thank her for her steadfast support for #HongKong and to discuss how to help #HongKongers
Hong Kong Watch defends human rights, freedoms and the rule of law in Hong Kong. SUPPORT US: donorbox.org/defend-hong-ko…