A short video from Hong Kongers on the significance of June 4th in the post National Security Law 🇨🇳 era “The Tiananmen Square Massacre is already part of the democratic movement in HK. As long as there are people who continue to hold onto it, the candlelight will not go out.”🕯️
Before and after Hong Kong's National Security Law 🇨🇳 news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/compon…
The EU must now take concrete action to sanction Hong Kong officials. Great concern without action is just empty words. The EU must do what is needed to defend democracy, or risk being a hypocritical promoter of European values. #EU must #StandwithHongKong #47NSL twitter.com/EUinHKandMO/st…
From the 2014 Umbrella Movement to the 2019 anti-extradition protests, our Ukrainian friends have been standing with Hongkongers. We are deeply concerned about the situation in Ukraine and we hope everyone can stay safe. #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦
For more than three decades it has been a tradition for University of Hong Kong students to repaint this slogan on the bridge before the anniversary of the #TiananmenSquareMassacre. By removing this banner, the authorities have also destroyed another piece of Hong Kong’s history.
Evaporation of Hong Kong's Civil Society
Wherever you are, Happy Mid-Autumn festival 🌕 facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…
One China. One Taiwan. One Hong Kong. Pic source: CNN
On the 24th anniversary of the Handover of Hong Kong, long lines of people leaving Hong Kong seen at HKG airport. “We have never been to the UK, but our whole family is moving there.” 「我們未去過英國,這是我們第一次,還要舉家移民英國。」 Source: 眾新聞 hkcnews.com/article/42940/…
The Long Game. As we've witnessed in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong, the #CCP🇨🇳 doesn't aim to not to win the over hearts and minds of the general public in establishing control. We're a “lost cause” and they'll simply silence or jail us. Their target is always the next generation.
Mini-#AppleDaily🍎 final editions found their audience. Source: 模型先生 Mr.MODELER (FB)
The path to freedom is a long and difficult journey. But there will be light at the end of the road.
I can think of 5 things.
Many of us try not to buy items from #CCPChina🇨🇳. But what are alternatives? Lithuania🇱🇹 and its people have been very supportive of Taiwan and Hong Kong’s democracy movement. As such, they are bullied by the #CCP🇨🇳. They produce high quality products, please support 🇱🇹 exports!
Hong Kong court denies jury trial to Tong Ying-kit, the first person charged under HK's National Security Law reuters.com/article/hongko…
The Duke of Edinburgh dedicated his whole life to the service of his country and the Commonwealth. He was a decorated war hero and a faithful consort to The Queen. He was loved by many Hongkongers. We send our deepest condolences and prayers to The Queen and the Royal Family.
The sinking of Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant into the South China Sea is a metaphor for the sinking of #HongKong’s civil society, and along with it our dreams of a free and democratic city.
Cannes film festival takes diplomatic gamble, gives late festival slot to ‘Revolution of Our Times’ Hong Kong protest feature. Thank you #Cannes2021🎥 @Festival_Cannes @Variety variety.com/2021/film/asia…
Hong Kong's National Security Police arrested Student activist group Student Politicism convenor Wong Yat-chin and others, and raided the organization's warehouse. This is a student group that set up street booths and help prisoners.
How it started: How it’s going:
Alice Wong, 19-year-old student leader, denied bail over national security charge She's accused of “inciting other persons to organise, plan, commit or participate in overthrowing or undermining the basic system of PRC established by PRC's Constitution”. hongkongfp.com/2021/09/23/hon…