In Hong Kong, the authorities are right now arresting all the democratic nominees who participated in the primaries — 50 candidates! Hong Kong has just become the frontline of China’s new totalitarian state.
The 50 people arrested this morning are the most vocal pro-democracy voices left in Hong Kong.
However, as they are arrested under the NSL, whether bail will be granted to them remains unknown.
Looking forward to response from Team @JoeBiden & the EU.
Winning an election is subversion of the state.
Ok then.
A reminder that we signed a treaty promising to protect #HongKong from stuff like this. Where are those promises now?
Eddie Chu was again arrested this morning at 6:25 am pertaining to the 35+ primary election. Eddie Chu is accused of breaching the draconian National Security Law. It is not yet known which Police station has been sent to.
[Just In] Former lawmakers James To, Andrew Wan, Lam Cheuk Ting were arrested by police national security branch this morning for last yr legislature election. Police said “35+” (winning the majority in LegCo election) was an act of SUBVERSION, in violation of the NSL.
#BREAKING Police also raided Joshua’s home for allegedly violating the national security law this morning as he took part in the primary election last year. 50+ democratic activists were arrested.
BREAKING:
HK activists & politicians are arrested under "subversion" due to their participation in pro-democracy camp's primary election.
When one of the most critical Senate races is ongoing in the US, in HK, participation in elections could lead to life-long imprisonment.
In response to Hong Kong's political crackdown, I urge the European Parliament to halt the EU-China investment deal and EU to sanction China&HK officials who are responsible to the arrests.
#Retweet if you agree MEP should VETO the bill and EU should act.
#StandwithHongKong
I love this man, and it kills me that the most I can do is make a video about him. They took him 57 days ago.
Of your kindness, please share this to raise awareness.
#FreeAndyLi#Save12HKYouths
This is just outrageous.
No decent government would show such a lack of concern or interest in the well-being of their citizens, or tell such outright lies.
#save12hkyouths
This one must be retweeted again & again. 6 .@hkpoliceforce plainclothes cops abused 1 Hong Kong protester. Those cops must be #Xitler's National Security Cops operating in Hong Kong & behaving like Nazi Brown Shirts.
#HongKongers: this is what I wrote for you today 👇
Despite what #CarrieLam says, there is still separation of powers in #HongKong
And even if institutionally it's destroyed, there's always a separation of powers in hearts & minds: between power of the people vs dictators
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Cable News reports that the 12 TW-bound HKers detained in Shenzhen are NOT allowed to see their lawyers. It’s also reported that they may be charged for organising illegal immigration which could result in life imprisonment in serious cases. #save12hkyouth https://t.co/cdwCf3xW7E
🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘The Chinese government illegally arrested 12 Hong Kong people across the border, and now their lawyers have been refused to meet by the totalitarian government! ! 12 Hong Kongers may be being tortured‼️‼️
#save12hkyouth#HongKong
12th day since the arrest of 12 Hong Kong protesters by the Chinese Authority.
The families still do not know if they're safe and in good condition.
We need your continuous attention on them.
#save12hkyouth#SOSHK#SAVE12
‼️#SAVE12HKYOUTH
It’s the 12th day since the arrest of 12 HK protesters by the Chinese Authority.
Lawyers were sent but are NOT ALLOWED to meet them.
Their safety & health condition remains unknown.
Your continuous attention is needed, please continue to voice out for them.
Video from another angle shows the woman was forcibly dragged by #hkpolice before she fell on the ground. #Police even fired pepper spray at those who tried to help her from falling. Clearly it's a disproportionate use of force targeting a pregnant woman!