#SummitForDemocracy
Intersession Remark: We must leverage all we have to ensure that democracy’s revival is our top priority.
Dedicate this speech to all my friends in Hong Kong.
@POTUS
Students from the elite school Tsinghua University protested with Friedmann equation. I have no idea what this equation means, but it does not matter.
It's the pronunciation: it's similar to "free的man" (free man)—a spectacular and creative way to express, with intelligence.
PewDiePie is now banned in China. This is his comment on China:
"China’s just like the one person on twitter that can’t take any criticism and just blocks everyone"
And he nails it.
12 pro-democracy legislative council candidates are disqualified TODAY. MORE to come tmr. Most of the candidates from the camp are expected to be barred. The govt is constructing a CCP assembly in Legco to eliminate most of the opposition voice. Outrageous.
#HONGKONG
Everyone should be created equal, and people are entitled to fight against injustice. We
#StandWithThailand
, because we believe democracy is for all, and we should live in a society that respects everyone.
Be Water, my friend. Stay safe.
the best clip to start the NBA season is this kid baiting the broadcast into flashing a "Fight for freedom stand with Hong Kong" sign on TV and then the cameraman pans away
Credible sources revealed that the Myanmar military government is receiving “technical support” from the CCP to build similar internet firewalls to block access to Twitter, NYT, FB etc. The internet cutoff serves this need.
Dictators help each other and CCP is leading the way.
White terror, politics of fear dispersed in Hong Kong under National Security Law. This is the first case that an individual is arrested on the doorstep under
#NSL
. It targets activists and quashes freedom of expression of HK people. Please be aware of it.
Breaking: Tony Chung, convenor of pro-independent Studentlocalism, is reportedly arrested for "inciting separatism" after national security officers searched his home (source: Facebook). Chung disbanded Studentlocalism prior to the implementation of the National Security Law.
I welcome the US government’s decision to sanction 11 Chinese and HK officials, who are responsible for the human rights violation in HK. I hope more countries can work together and hold these tyrannical leaders to account. Democracy and autonomy NOW!
#HongKong
#Sanctions
It is utterly painful to watch how a WHO official shunned the question regarding Taiwan’s membership and performance. They neglect a staunch alliance base on purely political arrogance.
Why don't they call themselves Chinese Health Organization CHO?
Such a shame.
Clip: Pulse
@RTHK
The white vans of the police ran INTO the protesting crowd and caused a stampeding accident which led to numerous injuries. That was not a dispersing strategy: that’s purely vengeful assault.
#HongKong
#PoliceBruality
1. THREAD: No Hong Konger is under the illusion that Beijing has any intention to respect our basic rights and honor its promises to us. Mass arrests have already begun on the first day of the National Security Law's implementation.
THREAD:
1. With my backpack and small luggage in hand, I boarded my night flight. I had no idea what future awaited me. Only one thing seemed certain. My destination: London.
【please spread out】
To people all around the world,
We, Hongkongers just experienced a terrorist attack planned and executed by the Hong Kong Police Force. At about 10pm today (31 Aug 2019), HK police force rushed into our railway system in Prince Edward station,
1. THREAD: Today, August 12, marks the single most violent day in more than two months of the Hong Kong protests as we see the police all across town acting completely out of their control. Below is a list of what happened — again, all within a SINGLE DAY.
.
@chowtingagnes
is being brought to the police station now. It’s a devastating move from the Chinese govt that they want to silence the voice of resistance in Hong Kong. I urge the world to keep an eye on what’s happening.
#NSL
The list is as follows. Some "mild" candidates are also barred. No just those who are being named as "national enemies"
Lester Shum
Dennis Kwok
Alvin Yeung
Kwok Ka-ki
Cheng Tat-hung
Alvin Cheung
Tiffany Yuen
Joshua Wong
Fergus Leung
Gwenyth Ho
Ventus Lau
Kenneth Leung
One of the most nightmarish memories of our generations. It's the 31st anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre. We remember, we never forget. Freedom and democracy belong to everyone.
#64
Thanks for standing with Hong Kong 🇮🇹
Hope that more and more people in the world realise the dangers of the Chinese Communist Party to our democracies and take adequate counter actions💪
Thank you for the help from
@ipacglobal
for arranging the trip👍
The night after the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act is passed,
#Hongkong
people gathered and celebrated this bitter victory amid the prolonged movement. The bill is a thanksgiving present for HongKong—it encourages us to keep fighting for democracy.
#DemocracyNow
1. THREAD: Like all of you, I found out from news reports that I — along with five other Hong Kongers currently overseas — am on the wanted list for having violated the NSL. I have no idea what is my “crime” and I don’t think that’s important. Perhaps I love Hong Kong too much.
Terrible police violence once again, and none of these Hong Kong police officers will undergo any forms of investigation. The autocracy feeds them.
We need justice to be done.
#FreeHK
#StandWithHongKong
Four years ago, I was elected as the youngest legislator in HK at 23. A year later, the govt unjustly ejected me from the council . Now I am an exiled activist that narrates the story of HK, with larger impact than before. Short term defeat doesn't count -- your persistance does
White-collar professionals were escaping the tear gas attack by the barbarian riot police. Most of them were out for lunch. Would an accountable government allow such a mess that happened at their financial city center?
Even city’s elites are no longer safe.
#HongKong
Frontline Stand News reporter Nickelby Chan - known as "Mr Stand News" - revealed on Wednesday night that he had been diagnosed with chloracne, a skin condition, after suspected over-exposure to tear gas over the past months.
File photo: Stand News.
#hongkong
In these troubled times when Hongkong is torn up by Beijing, the wisdom of our last governor, Chris Patten, inspired me to persist. Thank you for standing with us.
#HongKong
I hereby declare withdrawing from demosisto, and continue the fight for democracy and freedom for Hong Kong with my personal capacity.
Stay strong, my friends. Hong Kong people will not give up.
Three years ago, I was imprisoned due to my leadership role in Umbrella Movement. Everything was so uncertain — a month ago I was a parliamentarian, then i turned into a cellmate. But I always know that we are for the right cause and justice, we can overcome any hurdles.
#FreeHK
Finally. After 5 years of hard work, we made it happen. Thank you for the protestors on the ground in HK.
Donald Trump signs Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act into law, brushing off China’s warnings
In response to Hong Kong's political crackdown, I urge the European Parliament to halt the EU-China investment deal and EU to sanction China&HK officials who are responsible to the arrests.
#Retweet
if you agree MEP should VETO the bill and EU should act.
#StandwithHongKong
So, it’s time for the UK govt to take actions after US govt sanctioned 11 HK officials. At least, get the infamous Carrie Lam banned and her asset frozen.
We should be united and defend democracy together. Hold China accountable!
#UKsanctionCarrieLam
1. It’s devastating to witness three of my former colleagues, Joshua, Agnes, Ivan are jailed. The sentencing is absurd. Retweet if you have the same demands:
1.Immediate release of the trio
2.Stop prosecuting under National Security Law
3.Sanction accountable govt officials
Even though I cannot send my blessing to you in person, but I know you will be as strong and persistent as always.
@chowtingagnes
stay safe and wish you all the best.
Most of you don't know how devastating the situation of the detained 12 HKers in China is: no information, legal services denied, necessary medicine barred. No one knows whether they're alive. If we lack intl pressure, CCP will DO EVERYTHING on them. Make noise, make an impact.
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#shout4HK
Lets
#Shout4HK
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This is a COMPLETELY WRONG comparison. The protestors in Hong Kong are fighting for legitimate demands of democracy and freedom. They stormed into a symbol of autocracy and political persecution. I don't think you want to equate the congress in Hong Kong to the US.
.
@chowtingagnes
is arrested under National Security Law with the charge of inciting secession. The police are searching her home with a warrant. She will be brought to police station and we don’t know whether she could be bailed. Fingercrossed.
#NSL
This is a peaceful rally. The sole purpose of the crowd is to demonstrate how angry people are towards the National Security Law. But the police reacted in a violent way— dispersing crowd with teargas and pepper projectiles.
CCP is trying to murder our autonomy. We never give up
BREAKING:
HK activists & politicians are arrested under "subversion" due to their participation in pro-democracy camp's primary election.
When one of the most critical Senate races is ongoing in the US, in HK, participation in elections could lead to life-long imprisonment.
Crazy arrests. The end of freedom of press in Hong Kong. The national security law is quashing the freedom of our society, spreading politics of fear.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under security law, bearing out 'worst fears'
8. So I bade my city farewell. As the plane took off the runway, I gazed down at the skyline I love so much for one last time. Should I have the fortune to ever return, I hope to still remain as I am: the same young man with these same beliefs. Glory to Hong Kong. THREAD ENDS.
On his way to the court from prison,
@joshuawongcf
hold up 3 fingers and a gesture of heart. He is one of the bravest and most sturdy democratic activists that I have ever met. I think his heart and minds are occupied by the struggles around the world, including in
#Myanmar
.
Rally Live:
Sea of people reappeared in Hong Kong to protest the upcoming National Security Law which endanger the freedom and safety of Hong Kong people.
#HongKong
#Protest
Why we should
#BoycottMulan
? It’s about hypocrisy. In Hollywood movies, they claim to embrace social justice. In fact, they kowtow to autocratic China disgracefully. They shamed themselves by upholding values they don’t even believe in. Movies, should be more than money.
#FreeHK
So funny watching the pro-CCP online army trying to attack Bright. They think every Thai person must be like them, who love Emperor Xi. What they don’t understand is that Bright’s fans are young and progressive, and the pro-CCP army always make the wrong attacks.
#nnevvy
A
#Mulan
who supports state violence and police brutality is not representing the true spirits of this character: brave, assertive and dedicated.
#Disney
made a wrong call and now people
#BoycottMulan
.
History in the making. We have no idea whether we are in the beginning, middle, or end of it.
But we are sure that history will mark what you have done as something magnificent. History will treat you well.
No matter what happen, your effort is not going in vain.
#白紙革命
We, Hongkongers, hear you.
The world hear us.
And now it’s the government’s turn to hear your demands.
Keep fighting for democracy.
#MilkTeaAliance
#StandWithThailand
I am very honored to announce that I am invited by
@POTUS
to deliver a remark in The Summit for Democracy on 10th Dec.
The remark serves as a bridge between sessions on "protecting human rights" and "defending against authoritarianism." The voice of Hong Kong will be heard.
The latest update of my dearest friend
@joshuawongcf
: being treated as the most serious felon, escorted with shackles and chains. He was sentenced 13.5 months last month due to joining a peaceful assembly, and now facing NSL prosecution, which can lead to life-long imprisonment.
1. Most of you may not understand how dreadful the closure of Apple Daily means to Hong Kong. Not only to its journalistic landscape, but also to the people and the city itself. This is their last day. They are going to print 1 million copies tomorrow to commerate the fight.
[ 🇫🇷 My letter to President
@EmmanuelMacron
]
Yesterday, I appealed to the President of France Macron to raise concerns over the human rights violation in Hong Kong with Chinese FM Wang Yi.
It’s important that the democracies stand together and defend democratic values.
#FREEHK
The
#HK
police force just released a video saying that they would shot live ammunition if the resistance in
#PolyU
continues. We are so worried about the upcoming possible slaughter and urge the international community to deescalate the situation by holding the govt accountable.
1. THREAD: Amid a series of strong UK responses — the Huawei ban and the suspension of its extradition treaty
with
#HongKong
among them — to growing signs of Chinese imperialism,
@SecPompeo
paid an important visit to London, where he and I had a great conversation yesterday.
Glad to chat with
@SecPompeo
again. The situation in Hong Kong has significantly worsened since our previous meeting in DC last May.
//Pompeo told reporters before the meeting that he expected to have "eye-opening and important discussions" with Law.//
It’s dispairing to witness your dearest friends being imprisoned while you are living in exile. Yes, you have your role overseas. Yet, no matter how hard I work, a sense of guilt always haunts me. I feel like I owe them something that I cannot repay.
A speechless night.
The democratically elected legislative council member Roy Kwong was arrested during his on-site supervision tonight. He was pushed, charged by numerous polices, hit by baton and pepper sprayed. Solid proof of excessive police violence, esp. towards people’s representation.
POLICE state:
The police broke into a private property, conducted stop and search with this manner. You are ordered to kneel down even you are just trying to go home. Is that rule of law?
Clearly, it’s the police who destroyed our system.
#Policebrutality
🇺🇦🏴
1. The documentary “Winter on Fire” has been a documentary Hong Kong protestors are watching. We understand how it feels to have a threatening neighbour and people’s will being suppressed by authoritarian power.
The courage of Ukraine🇺🇦 changed the world’s attitude towards Putin. The protest in Hong Kong changed the world’s attitude towards Xi. Yet, we need change in action, in building a world that protects people from dictatorship. It’s been failing, and it’s time to stop the failure.
THREAD:
1. Thank you very much for all your support. It is my pleasure to gain the highest votes in the Time 100 Reader Poll this year. The result shows Hongkongers’ relentless passion for this city and our unwavering spirit of resistance.
The crowd chanted “CCP step down!” on the streets of Shanghai.
It’s been a few hours since the protests started and there’re no signs of a major escalation of the situation. Still, this is a VERY significant moment.
A Hongkonger was dragged into the PRC Consulate and beaten.
If the consulate staff responsible are not held accountable, Hongkongers would live in fear of being kidnapped and persecuted.
Foreign&Home Secretaries must Investigate and protect our community and people in the UK.
1. I am thrilled to learn that I am part of the
#TIME100
2020 list. It has been a tough year for me -- leaving my hometown and embarking on an exiled life. But with no regrets, I become more determined to commit myself to the intl advocacy front of the Hong Kong Protest.
Virus outbreak— The failure of the western govts does not justify Chinese authoritarianism. If you want to draw a comparison to show how incapable your country is, look at TAIWAN — not China. Taiwan’s success builds on heavily doubting every information China is giving. It works.
Doctors, nurses, first aiders are being arrested and treated like prisoners of war. Where are all the iNGOs? Can we do something on it?
This is unacceptable in any standards. The internstional community have to ACT. People could die without proper treatment.
#PolyU
#HongKong
Thank you for all my friends who came to the London rally yesterday in support of the
#save12hkyouths
campaign. Really thrilled to be able to give a speech in Cantonese to our beloved Hong Kong people again.
Some also vowed their support to
#StandWithThailand
. Democracy prevails
1. After several interviews in 4 months, the Home Office has informed me that my asylum application is approved. The fact that I am wanted under the National Security Law shows that I am exposed to severe political persecution and am unlikely to return to Hong Kong without risk.
Beijing tries their every effort to halt the primary election of the pro-democracy camp. But the Hong Kong people will respond it with a firmer stance — we will exercise our freedom of expression to support our political representatives. Go VOTE! 🗳️
#HongKong
Rare scenes of protest in Hong Kong emerged: a group of citizens gathered in Central, the busiest commercial area, and held blank papers. Police arrived and protestors' IDs were marked. It's been a long time since protests are staged in the streets after NSL.
Photo: Ming Pao
Many first aiders at
#PolyU
conducting humanitarian assistance are being locked down in the campus and facing attacks. The police have been arresting them to prevent proper medical treatment for people in need.
This is War Crime. Stop raiding in PolyU and let all to leave safely.
The momentum of the movement is still there. It’s a battle of the survival of Hong Kong. If we lost, HongKong will be gone and become another ordinary Chinese city. That’s not what we want.
#StandwithHK