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Other countries show that the cancellation of elections on public health grounds is unnecessary.
HK's daily recorded cases is lower than comparable numbers in Poland & Singapore recorded when they held elections.
Read our in-depth analysis here: hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
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“Canada should work with other like-minded countries to coordinate a global response to the situation in Hong Kong”. “This is an idea put forward by seven former British foreign secretaries,” said @benedictrogers at 🇨🇦 Parliamentary hearing.
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Analysis: Why Hong Kong's decision to suspend the Legislative Council elections is unnecessary, & an assault on freedoms.
Other countries w/ higher reported daily COVID case numbers & total COVID cases show that elections can be safely held.
Read more: hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
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"The United States strongly condemns the arrest and detention of three student democracy activists and calls on Hong Kong authorities to release those that remain detained immediately."
Important statement from @SecPompeo
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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.”
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Hong Kong Watch is deeply concerned about the police raid on the home of Ronson Chan, head of @HKJA_Official & deputy editor of @StandNewsHK
We will monitor developments, but urge international community to act urgently to defend whatever remains of #PressFreedom in #HongKong twitter.com/krislc/status/…
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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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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.
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International arrest warrants issued against Nathan Law and Sunny Cheung for lighting a candle to commemorate the Tiananmen Massacre.
The National Security Law and the pandemic are together being used to crush freedom of peaceful assembly in Hong Kong.
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HKW Chair and co-founder @benedictrogers latest piece describes the courageous work a band of advocates, campaigners, and organisations undertook to convince UK parliamentarians this week to call for sanctions against Hong Kong officials guilty of human rights abuses. twitter.com/appledaily_hk/…
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"Now as foreign secretary it is time for @DominicRaab to implement those sanctions against figures involved with repression in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Dirty money & assets held in the UK must be frozen to send a clear signal that we will not tolerate violations of human rights." twitter.com/LaylaMoran/sta…
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This is utterly unacceptable. @HSBC bowing to Beijing's economic coercion and freezing the account an exiled former lawmaker. twitter.com/nathanlawkc/st…
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Breaking: Pro-Democracy singer and former director of #HK media standnews Denise Ho @hoccgoomusic released from police custody
#StandWithStandNews
#StandWithHongKong
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The world must not forget the 12 young Hong Kongers detained in mainland China. Thank you @LaylaMoran.
#Save12HKyouths twitter.com/LaylaMoran/sta…
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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."
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The Chinese Government has forced the largest teachers' union in Hong Kong to disband. This is yet another flagrant breach of the promises it made to the people of Hong Kong, including respecting the right for them to join and participate in trade unions scmp.com/news/hong-kong…
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NEW: Ireland have officially revoked their extradition treaty with Hong Kong! 🇮🇪🇭🇰
We welcome this step, but there are still far too many EU countries which have extradition treaties with the mainland.
This must change.
Read our press release: hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
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NEW: CEO of Hong Kong Watch @benedictrogers spoke to the BBC News about #JimmyLai being charged under the National Security Law today, its implications on the #democracy movement in #HongKong and the international involvement. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/Gf7qw99MA1w
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Extradition campaign update: France 🇫🇷 won't ratify Hong Kong's Extradition Agreement.
This is a very welcome step, although the existing French extradition treaty with mainland China remains a serious cause for concern. twitter.com/AFP/status/129…
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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 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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'Hong Kong’s common law has traditionally allowed defendants to seek release unless prosecutors can show lawful grounds for their detention. But the burden is now placed on the defendant, under the National Security Law drafted by Beijing' reuters.com/article/us-hon…
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Happy Birthday to our patron, the last Governor of Hong Kong Lord Patten!
生日快樂，彭定康勳爵！🎂
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