Some notable figures selected as the @TIME 100 most influential people in 2020: #Taiwan president @iingwen, #HongKong democracy activist @nathanlawkc, #Uyghur lawyer and activist @nuryturkel, #Taiwan Marriage Equality icon Chi Chia-Wei. The full list: time.com/collection/100…
It's quite remarkable that two figures from #Taiwan, @iingwen and #LGBTQ activist Chi Chia-Wei are both included to the list. This again highlights the significance of Taiwan's achieve to become the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
However, as @nuryturkel and @nathanlawkc have pointed out, it is regrettable that the recognition of their efforts and achievement is built upon the struggle of the #Uyghurs and #HongKong people. While it is encouraging to see the world recognize both of their efforts ...
... to advocate for the persecution facing the #Uyghurs and #HongKong people, it should also serve as a reminder that more concrete actions are warranted to support their advocacy. Nathan is now in exile while Nury, like so many other #Uyghurs, is likely unable to ...
... visit or contact his family members back in #Xinjiang.
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