Hong Kong used to be one of the freest cities in the WORLD.
But in recent years, that has all changed.
The brutal Chinese government’s goal is to bring Hong Kong under its TOTAL control.
We must support Hongkongers and their struggle for freedom.
#FreeHongKong#FreedomShoes
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BREAKING: Mass disqualifications of democratic candidates in #HongKong happening right now.
Another hammer-blow to Hong King’s autonomy.
“Lifeboat” policies have clearly been inadequate to curb Beijing’s bullying. It’s time for coordinated sanctions.
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
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
Today I updated the House on the grave and disturbing situation in Hong Kong. We will continue to bring together our international partners to stand up for the people of Hong Kong, to call out the violation of their freedoms, and to hold China to their international obligations.
Home Sec. @pritipatel has asked that the UK grant #HongKong BN(O) passport holders "leave to enter the UK outside of the Immigration Rules" until a pathway to citizenship is enacted.
Around the world, there are 365 days in a year. Yet in China, one of those days is purposely forgotten each year. In Taiwan, there were once days missing from our calendar, but we’ve worked to bring them to light. I hope one day China can say the same.
BREAKING:
Boris Johnson reportedly said he is going to help Hong Kongers in a Ugandan-style "lifeboat" immigration scheme. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
We should be cautious. We need to see the detail - and @Number10press response - BUT:
The world sees this for what it is: Beijing trashing an international treaty with UN status and fully expecting to get away it.
This is direct challenge to the authority of the rules based order. The free world - especially @GOVUK - must now act to defend it. #StandwithHK
This is a disaster.
@DominicRaab@tariqahmadbt@nadams@UKinHongKong we've been holding out and holding out some more, hoping that we could salvage something from the Joint Declaration.
We cannot hold out any more. Beijing is making its move on #HongKong and we MUST act now.
The USA cannot let this stand. Today I will introduce a resolution in the Senate condemning this attempted crackdown & call on all free nations to stand with #HongKong
Worrying reports that a PEACEFUL young female demonstrator has been arrested outside @UKinHongKong for sticking up posters.
It seems as if arrest happened on the “grey bricks” normally considered Consulate territory.
Needs urgent attention @DominicRaab