As a signatory to the Joint Declaration, China promised to protect press freedom and freedom of speech in #HongKong. It must uphold those promises.
Today's closure of @AppleDaily_HK is another chilling step towards silencing opposition voices.
Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab describes @AppleDaily_HK’s forced closure by Hong Kong authorities a chilling blow to freedom of expression.
China must stand by promises it freely assumed under the Joint Declaration to protect press freedom & freedom of speech in #HongKong.
🇭🇰 🇪🇺 As Chinese authorities silence #AppleDaily, the most important voice for democracy in #HongKong, the #EU now has to step up its game. We don't just need words of condemnation but concrete action e.g. launching a journalism programme with international partners
Just bumped into a neighbour I’ve never met before. She bought 5 copies of @appledaily_hk this morning. She gave me one. She started crying when talking about the changes here.
Today is the Memorial Day of 831, our HK conquerors continue to yell at #save12hkyouths at the Lion Rock, hopefully there will be more voice out to the international in supporting to rescue them out from the evil China regime.
@lukedepulford@benedictrogers
A group of vandalisers entered #HKU to destroy the #LennonWall on Upper U-Street and the HKUSU flag at around 7pm on Sep 26 (Sat). #HKUSU will take further action to condemn such vandalism. @HKUniversity should stand alongside students and assist the seizure of vandalisers.
Breaking - I've confirmed that distinguished Australian jurist James Spigelman *resigned* from the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal earlier this month. He says his decision was "related to the content of the national security laws" passed by Beijing 1/
Democracy, respect for fundamental freedoms, and government accountability to the people are the best paths to stability in Hong Kong - not draconian efforts to limit free expression, delay elections, and restrict travel.
A young girl of school age was just cornered by riot police & proceeded to run away, before being viciously wrestled to the ground, kicked & pinned down by several police officers.
I wish I could say this isn’t normal in Hong Kong today, but it is.
Vid: HKUST student reporters