Hong Kong police placed bounties on eight prominent democracy activists in self-imposed exile overseas, offering HK$1 million rewards each for information leading to their arrests.
https://t.co/v2IflkDVhB
The UK strongly objects to China’s National Security Law, which suppresses Hong Kong’s freedoms.
The decision to issue arrest warrants for 8 activists, some of whom are in the UK, is a further example of the authoritarian reach of China’s extraterritorial law.
No. We are protecting courageous pro-democracy activists whom we are proud to welcome to 🇬🇧.
And we have a duty to help #HongKongers, under an international treaty, the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which #CCP has broken
https://t.co/IbDokbMFdD
#BREAK 17 British citizens are in prison in China, and receiving consular assistance. 20 in Hong Kong.
Likely number of all Brits imprisoned (but not in receipt of ‘ongoing assistance’) is higher.
Bring. Them. Home.
Macron went to Beijing to try to convince Xi to use his influence on Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
Instead, Macron threw #Taiwan under the bus and came back w/ a bumper sticker declaring that Europe will not be a vassal of the US. 🤯
Last night I dreamed I went back to #HongKong, with my family
Of course it was just a dream. I can only visit #HK in my dreams & in my heart, until the day when #CCP falls & #HongKongers - & the people of #China - are free.
That day will come. Until then we #FightForFreedom
As #HongKong's 47 enter the second week of their trial, I have written this special message in my own hand, for them, their loved ones and for all #HongKongers - with 💕🙏
Thanks to @POTUS’ extension of Deferred Enforced Departure, the U.S. will continue to provide a temporary safe haven to Hong Kongers, who fear returning. We urge Beijing to restore Hong Kong’s autonomy and rule of law.
Police in the British city of Manchester are investigating an incident involving a protester who appeared to have been pulled inside the grounds of the Chinese consulate and beaten, after a demonstration against Chinese President Xi Jinping https://t.co/o14yd79Xzc
Manchester PRC consulate officials attempted to drag protesters into the consulate's area, HongKong Flag Team reported. The man in blue scarf, believed to be the Consul general, were seen vandalizing stand-up banners as Hongkongers protested in front of the consulate.
Sun afternoon, PRC consulate, Manchester: people from consulate exited gate to tear down satirical Xi Jinping pic, then dragged protesters inside compound & roughed them up before police arrived & separated them. No arrests reported.