.@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.
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Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow looks out of a car window while being driven away by police from her home after she was arrested under the new national security law in Hong Kong late on August 10, 2020.
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Hong Kong police raided the newspaper office of Jimmy Lai after the media tycoon, an ardent critic of Beijing, was arrested under the new national security law https://t.co/SulI7RKV7w
Today, I reported to Congress that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, given facts on the ground. The United States stands with the people of Hong Kong.
JUST PASSED → With the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, we send “a clear message that the United States will continue to stand with the people of #HongKong as they battle Beijing’s imperialism.” https://t.co/mlX6aoqWgi
The U.S. Senate has now joined the House of Representatives in passing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. The people of #HongKong have woken up to the news that both branches of the U.S. Congress stand with you in your fight for democracy and the rule of law.
🚨The Senate unanimously passes the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. As the author of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 who has advocated for Hong Kong for decades, I am proud to stand with the protestors and hold China accountable. https://t.co/gugd9usrZi
“Today, the United States Senate sent a clear message to Hong Kongers fighting for their long-cherished freedoms: we hear you, we continue to stand with you, and we will not stand idly by as Beijing undermines your autonomy." — Sen. Marco Rubio
PASSED ✅ https://t.co/vuqu8cpYN2
Today’s unanimous vote affirms to the people of #HongKong who have been fighting for months—that we stand with them in their pursuit of basic freedoms, like the right to due process, peaceful protest, free elections, and the right to live freely.
The Senate just passed the #HongKong Human Rights & Democracy Act, sending a strong signal that we stand with those in Hong Kong pushing for their fundamental rights and freedoms. Now, let’s send this to the President’s desk. America can and must be on the right side of history.
With this bill, we are sending a clear message that we strongly condemn police violence against democratic protestors in Hong Kong. The erosion of civil liberties and autonomy in Hong Kong will have negative effects on our relationship with China.
BREAKING: The Senate just passed legislation I cosponsored, the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which supports those protesting for their basic rights. #StandwithHongKong. https://t.co/jbYqELv8pf
I'm honored to stand with the protestors of #HongKong who serve as a reminder that freedom must never be taken for granted. I applaud my colleagues in the Senate for passing the HK Human Rights & Democracy Act, which passed the House unanimously last month.
Today the Senate stood with Hong Kongers against CCP tyranny. Beijing has been warned that the United States will consider stripping Hong Kong’s special status and take additional measures if it continues to encroach on the city’s basic freedoms. https://t.co/eXTHuzVpzu
Another major victory for the pro-democracy fighters in #HongKong!
The Senate passed the bill I co-sponsored to prohibit the export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force. The inhumane methods by the HK police need to end!
BREAKING: tonight the Senate unanimously passed the #HongKong Human Rights & Democracy Act. This is a great step forward for those fighting for their freedom.
Thank you for what you’re doing. The US stands with you. Your fight will not be in vain, and won’t go unnoticed.