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What an honour. A full page in #HongKong's #CCP Ta Kung Pao
First they deny me entry
Then they send me, my neighbours, mother & employers threats, lobby UK MPs to try to silence me, and send fake emails
Then they threaten me under #NationalSecurityLaw
Now it's Ta Kung Pao :)
First they deny me entry
Then they send me, my neighbours, mother & employers threats, lobby UK MPs to try to silence me, and send fake emails
Then they threaten me under #NationalSecurityLaw
Now it's Ta Kung Pao :)
To break it down, bit by bit, here's the first part :)
My response: if speaking out for the freedoms, democracy, human rights, rule of law & autonomy which #HongKong was promised under an international treaty and which #CCP has betrayed is a crime, then I plead very, very guilty
My response: if speaking out for the freedoms, democracy, human rights, rule of law & autonomy which #HongKong was promised under an international treaty and which #CCP has betrayed is a crime, then I plead very, very guilty
I did live in #HongKong for the first five years after the handover, from 1997-2002, where I worked as a journalist.
I love #HK and #HongKongers
If criticising #CCP and its quislings in HK is a crime, then I plead guilty - but guilty of telling the truth, not guilty of smearing
I love #HK and #HongKongers
If criticising #CCP and its quislings in HK is a crime, then I plead guilty - but guilty of telling the truth, not guilty of smearing
THREAD: Yesterday we commemorated 4 anniversaries:
- 100th birthday of Chinese Communist Party
- 24th anniversary of #HongKong handover
- 1st anniversary of #NationalSecurityLaw
- 1st anniversary of #BNO policy
3 that represent death & destruction, one which offers a lifeline/
- 100th birthday of Chinese Communist Party
- 24th anniversary of #HongKong handover
- 1st anniversary of #NationalSecurityLaw
- 1st anniversary of #BNO policy
3 that represent death & destruction, one which offers a lifeline/
So for the four anniversaries, I wrote three op-eds and chaired one webinar
In case you missed them:
1. nypost.com/2021/06/30/on-…
In case you missed them:
1. nypost.com/2021/06/30/on-…
STAND WITH HONG KONG 🇭🇰
POLITICAL UPDATE
1/ As Hong Kong slides ever deeper into authoritarianism, with the media, courts and arts scene being censored and repressed, more young people make the difficult choice to flee the city…
POLITICAL UPDATE
1/ As Hong Kong slides ever deeper into authoritarianism, with the media, courts and arts scene being censored and repressed, more young people make the difficult choice to flee the city…
2/ We must ensure their safety, to preserve and protect the spirit and people of Hong Kong
Exodus of young people from Hong Kong.
Under the crushing fear of the draconian security law, young people are reluctantly leaving Hong Kong in droves to find safety & freedom elsewhere.
Exodus of young people from Hong Kong.
Under the crushing fear of the draconian security law, young people are reluctantly leaving Hong Kong in droves to find safety & freedom elsewhere.
3/ STAND WITH HONG KONG 🇭🇰
In particular, activists and anyone associated with the pro-democracy movement in the city simply do not feel safe anymore in their home city.
france24.com/en/tv-shows/re…
In particular, activists and anyone associated with the pro-democracy movement in the city simply do not feel safe anymore in their home city.
france24.com/en/tv-shows/re…
In a statement, the Home Office said that holders of a BNO visa at “imminent risk of destitution” will be able to apply for public funds on a case-by-case basis.
Purely on humanitarian grounds, this is much needed as the majority of BNOs have no way of supporting themselves.
Purely on humanitarian grounds, this is much needed as the majority of BNOs have no way of supporting themselves.
That said, expect a major uproar from the UK public where soaring unemployment rates plus record contraction to GDP make the locals increasingly dependant on welfare.
UK's debt to GDP exceeds 100% for the 1st time last May since 1963 and continues to climb...
UK's debt to GDP exceeds 100% for the 1st time last May since 1963 and continues to climb...
The result from this:
(i) further cut to public spending;
(ii) collapse of the UK economy and welfare system; and
(iii) anti- immigrants (Asians) sentiment simmer out of control
If Brexiteers thought EU was bad, have a taste of BNO.
politico.eu/article/uk-hom…
#HongKong #bno
(i) further cut to public spending;
(ii) collapse of the UK economy and welfare system; and
(iii) anti- immigrants (Asians) sentiment simmer out of control
If Brexiteers thought EU was bad, have a taste of BNO.
politico.eu/article/uk-hom…
#HongKong #bno
#Day27 [Right of visiting 12 detainees declined]
1/ While #CCP may claim that the group is not under consular protection, the right of visiting 12 detainees by consulate is an absolutely legitimate & reasonable demand, especially for a🇵🇹 #Portugese national & 2 #UK #BNO holders.
1/ While #CCP may claim that the group is not under consular protection, the right of visiting 12 detainees by consulate is an absolutely legitimate & reasonable demand, especially for a🇵🇹 #Portugese national & 2 #UK #BNO holders.
2/ But it looks that the #Portuguese Consulate office has yet to intend to visit the detained Portuguese national in person. Earlier his lawyer worried that efforts of the Portuguese authorities are 'far from satisfactory'.
observador.pt/2020/09/12/sem…
observador.pt/2020/09/12/sem…
3/ Not a day goes by #HK people worrying about the situtaion of them. What makes the situation so dire is that they are completely disconnected with the outside world. God knows how does the #Chinese authorities treat them in detention. #Save12HKyouths @save12hkyouths
[#Portugese 🇵🇹 & #UK’s #BNO holders 🇬🇧 detained in #China for over 3 weeks]
1. Of the 12 #HKers detained in #China, one is reportedly #Portuguese passport holder while another two are #BNO holders. They are held w/o legal access, sparking growing concern of inhumane treatment.
1. Of the 12 #HKers detained in #China, one is reportedly #Portuguese passport holder while another two are #BNO holders. They are held w/o legal access, sparking growing concern of inhumane treatment.
2. It is worrying, under #nationalsecuritylaw, foreign passport holders are deprived of basic rights of access to family-appointed lawyers, which is claimingly promised in #China’s law, esp when 4 lawyers were forced to quit the case due to unusual pressure from #CCP authorities.
Embassy Spokesperson released the following remarks on the UK Government Policy Statement on #HongKong British National (Overseas) Visa.
chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/PressandMe…
chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/PressandMe…
In an MOU exchanged between China and the UK, the UK has explicitly pledged that #BNO passport holders who are Chinese citizens residing in Hong Kong shall not have the right of abode in the UK.
The UK has now, in total disregard of the strong opposition and repeated representations of the Chinese side, offered a route for BNO passport holders to the right of abode and application for citizenship in the UK.
The #UK government has published a comprehensive guide to immigration to the country for #BNO citizens following the imposition of the #NSL: 1. Open a "Hong Kong BN(O) Visa’ for BN(O) citizens and their close family members from January 2021."
gov.uk/guidance/briti…
gov.uk/guidance/briti…
BNO passport holders from #HongKong will be able to apply for entering or remaining in the country for an initial period of 30 months, which is extendable by another 30 months, or a single period of 5 years. They will be able to work or study, but can't access public funds.
Once they have lived in the UK for 5 years, they can apply for settling in the UK, and after 12 months of staying in the country with that status, they can apply for British citizenship.
On July 16, I gave an online interview to Catherine Philp,diplomatic correspondent @thetimes. On July 18,The Times reported on interview but failed to reflect truthfully what I said&misrepresented China’s position on some important issues.Transcript below. chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/dshdjjh/t1…
Q: Is this the worst the relations have been between UK-China?
A: During my 10 years time here, I've seen the relationship continue to move forward despite twists and turns.
A: During my 10 years time here, I've seen the relationship continue to move forward despite twists and turns.
A: We had seen British leaders meeting with the Dalai Lama, the leader of separatist movement, a departure from British commitment to one-China policy and regarding Tibet as a part of China.
Chinese Embassy Spokesperson refuted the British politicians’ remarks regarding offering citizenship to nearly 3 million people living in #HongKong who hold #BNO passports.
The full text as follows: chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/PressandMe…
The full text as follows: chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/PressandMe…
In the memoranda exchanged between the two sides, the British side declares that it will not confer the right of abode to Chinese citizens in Hong Kong who hold BNO passports.
It is made clear in Explanations of Some Questions by Standing Committee of NPC Concerning Implementation of Nationality Law of P.R.China in HKSAR that all Chinese compatriots residing in HK are Chinese nationals, whether or not they are holders of BDTC passport or BNO passport.
