On June 30, 2020, China imposed a national security law in Hong Kong that criminalizes secession, terrorism, and collusion with foreign powers. VICE was with a group of protesters that day as they prepared for demonstrations and the possible impacts of the new law.
#HongKongers: Today our 12 brothers & sisters who tried to flee #HongKong & are now in jail in #China are much in my thoughts & prayers - as they have been every day since their ordeal began
So I wrote these characters, inspired by
@appledaily_hk
I say: Please #save12hkyouths
The further from July we get, the more important Hong Kong's pro-democracy primary seems. A huge, peaceful protest by way of a vote. It seemed to get lost in the shuffle of a summer of bad news: https://t.co/4l9mvX8lVM
URGENT PRAYER: At least a dozen young Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and journalists have been held in prison by China's communist regime for two weeks, and their families are growing increasingly worried. https://t.co/6BS3Fe6SVC # via @CBNNews
Wow, 4.7 million votes cast in the @TIME 100 poll, and my friend @nathanlawkc came in No. 1. Thank you for his hard work and sacrifices. Thank you for everyone who, through backing him, support #HongKong's broader fight for democracy. Congrats! https://t.co/uxEZWCp4Wu
Represión en Hong Kong
Manifestación marcada por fuerte presencia policial y la detención de casi un centenar de personas. Protestaban contra la postergación de elecciones legislativas planeadas para este domingo y pospuestas hasta dentro de un año. /cmw
Hong Kong Sprint beckons as Perfect Match takes the HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup, while history repeats as David Hayes takes home a debut double. #SeasonOpener#HKracing@SchusterDeclan reports.
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