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 Hong Kong Government Rejects 23 Recommendations from University Scholars
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#23e4ab84 ver:0.75

The Hong Kong government has rejected 23 recommendations from University of Hong Kong scholars, including concerns about classifying infectious disease info as a 'state secret' and vague definitions leading to self-censorship. Despite majority support, the government claims all opinions were considered. #HongKong #Government #Scholars #StateSecrets...

#newstr #HongKongGovernment #UniversityOfHongKong #Recommendations #StateSecret #IncitementCharges #SecurityBureau 

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 Hong Kong Police Step Up Intelligence Gathering Ahead of July 1
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#23e4ab84 ver:0.74

China tightens grip on Hong Kong with arrests under Article 23, extinguishing autonomy. Over 1,500 incarcerated for political beliefs. Global response muted. Hong Kong novelists seek freedom in exile, continue writing about democracy movement. Passports canceled for overseas activists. Trial of Hong Kong 47 a 'pivotal test' of national security. Police step up intelligence gathering ahead of July 1. Rise in burglary cases. Hong Kong changed irrevocably since 2019 protests. #HongKong #China #DemocracyMovement #NationalSecurityLaw #Exile #Autonomy #Police #Burglary...

#newstr #HongKong #Police #IntelligenceGathering #SecurityPreparations #July1 

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 EU Report Highlights Worsening Fundamental Freedoms in Hong Kong
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The EU report highlights the worsening of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, including the reduction of directly elected members in District Councils and the targeting of activists residing overseas under the National Security Law. Trials against pro-democracy activists continue, but there has been progress on the rights of LGBTI+ people. The EU remains closely involved in Hong Kong's political and economic developments, with measures in place to support civil society and monitor the impact of the law. #HongKong #EU #NationalSecurityLaw #HumanRights...

#newstr #HongKong #Eu #FundamentalFreedoms #NationalSecurityLaw #DistrictCouncils #ProdemocracyActivists #Lgbti+Rights #Trade 

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 Hong Kong Revokes Passports of Six Pro-Democracy Activists Living in Exile
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#23e4ab84 ver:0.68

Hong Kong has revoked the passports of six pro-democracy activists living in exile, including Nathan Law and Simon Cheng, under the national security law. The government has labeled them 'lawless wanted criminals' and warned against providing any financial assistance to them. The cancellation of passports and the security law have been criticized for suppressing freedom in Hong Kong. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProDemocracyActivists...

#newstr #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #UkbasedActivists #Passports #PoliticalTension 

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 Hong Kong Revokes Passports of Six Pro-Democracy Activists Living in Exile
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#23e4ab84 ver:0.66

Hong Kong has revoked the passports of six pro-democracy activists living in exile, including Nathan Law and Finn Lau, under the national security law. The government has labeled them 'lawless wanted criminals' and warned against providing any financial assistance to them. The cancellation of passports and the security law have been criticized for suppressing freedom in Hong Kong. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProDemocracyActivists...

#newstr #HongKong #ProdemocracyActivists #Exile #Passports #NationalSecurityLaw 

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 Hong Kong Revokes Passports of Six Overseas-Based Activists, Including Nathan Law
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#23e4ab84 ver:0.6

China tightens grip on Hong Kong, revoking passports of six overseas-based activists, including Nathan Law, under the national security law. Hong Kong's descent into tyranny continues as dissenting views are criminalized and trials take place behind closed doors. The global response has been muted, but the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong calls for action. Hong Kong novelists seek freedom in exile, continuing to write about the democracy movement. The city's political climate has been irrevocably changed since the 2019 protests. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #DemocracyMovement...

#newstr #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #Activists #NathanLaw #Uk 

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 Hong Kong Novelists Seek Freedom in Exile After Democracy Crackdown
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Hong Kong novelists seek freedom in exile after the democracy crackdown. Authors like Kay So and Leung Lee-chi have chosen to live and write abroad due to limited creative freedom in Hong Kong. Their books, inspired by the protests and struggle for autonomy, keep the spirit of freedom alive. Despite challenges, some authors in Hong Kong continue to write within the framework, connecting with people and maintaining the memory of the protests. #HongKong #DemocracyMovement #FreedomOfExpression #Exile...

#newstr #HongKong #Novelists #Exile #DemocracyCrackdown #Protests #CreativeFreedom #Selfcensorship #Autonomy #NationalSecurityLaw #Sedition #FreedomOfExpression 

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 Hong Kong Must Move on from the Events of 2019, Says Opinion Piece
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The guilty verdicts of 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have drawn condemnation from Western governments, who criticize the use of China's national security law to stifle opposition. The US plans to impose new visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials responsible for implementing the law. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for the repeal of the national security law and the release of arbitrarily detained individuals. Meanwhile, Hong Kong authorities have arrested six people, including a prominent human rights lawyer, for posting 'seditious' messages on social media. The World Uyghur Congress condemns the sentencing and calls for the release of the activists. In an opinion piece, it is argued that Hong Kong must move on from the events of 2019 and present itself as a vibrant and open city. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #HumanRights #Democracy...

#newstr #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProdemocracyActivists #HumanRights #TiananmenSquareMassacre 

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 Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Activists for Commemorating Tiananmen Square Massacre
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Hong Kong authorities arrest activists for commemorating Tiananmen Square massacre, drawing condemnation from Western governments. US plans to impose visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials responsible for implementing the national security law. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for repeal of the law and release of arbitrarily detained individuals. Hong Kong authorities also arrest human rights lawyer for posting "seditious" messages on social media. Beijing's crackdown on freedoms and erasure of history continues. #HongKong #TiananmenSquare #NationalSecurityLaw #HumanRights...

#newstr #HongKong #TiananmenSquareMassacre #HumanRights #FreedomOfSpeech #NationalSecurity 

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 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Expresses Concern over Hong Kong's National Security Laws
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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses concern over Hong Kong's national security laws as 14 pro-democracy activists are found guilty of subversion. Western governments condemn the use of the law to stifle opposition and criminalize dissent. The US plans to impose visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials responsible for implementing the law. The UN calls for the repeal of the legislation and the immediate release of those arbitrarily detained. #HongKong #HumanRights #NationalSecurityLaw...

#newstr #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProdemocracyActivists #HumanRights #UnHighCommissioner 

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 US to Impose New Visa Restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials After Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Verdicts
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The US will impose new visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials responsible for implementing the national security law. The guilty verdicts of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have drawn condemnation from Western governments, who criticize the use of the law to stifle opposition. The US calls for the release of the activists and urges respect for Hong Kong's judicial independence. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProDemocracy #VisaRestrictions...

#newstr #HongKong #ProdemocracyActivists #ConspiracyToCommitSubversion #RuleOfLaw #FinancialReputation #VisaRestrictions #SecurityLaw 

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 Canada Expresses Deep Concern Over Guilty Verdicts in Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Trial
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Canada joins Western governments in expressing deep concern over the guilty verdicts in the Hong Kong pro-democracy trial. The verdicts, a result of China's national security law, are seen as a threat to fundamental freedoms and democratic participation. Canada calls on China to repeal the law and for Hong Kong authorities to end the prosecution of all individuals charged under it. #HongKong #ProDemocracy #NationalSecurityLaw #HumanRights...

#newstr #HongKong #Prodemocracy #Politicians #Activists #Trial #Verdict #NationalSecurityLaw 

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 US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Chinese & Hong Kong Officials Over Guilty Verdicts in Pro-Democracy Trial
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The US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials involved in the conviction of pro-democracy leaders, calling it politically motivated. The guilty verdicts in the pro-democracy trial draw condemnation from Western governments, who criticize the use of China's national security law to stifle opposition. Hong Kong's judicial independence is crucial for its international business hub status. #HongKong #Democracy #VisaRestrictions...

#newstr #HongKong #China #Prodemocracy #VisaRestrictions #NationalSecurityLaw 

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 Hong Kong Court Convicts Pro-Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Case
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#23e4ab84 ver:0.26

Hong Kong's High Court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists in landmark national security case, highlighting the toll of Beijing's security law. Activists face separation, stifled activism, and dissolution of political groups. Despite threats, some continue to organize small-scale demonstrations. Incidents of intimidation and targeting of pro-democracy supporters raise concerns about their safety and security. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProDemocracy #Activism...

#newstr #HongKong #ProdemocracyActivists #NationalSecurityCase #UnofficialPrimaryElection #Beijing #FreeSpeech #Assembly #PoliticalOpposition #JudicialIndependence 

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 The Toll of Beijing's Security Law on Hong Kong's Activists
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The toll of Beijing's security law on Hong Kong's activists is evident in the upcoming verdict against 47 pro-democracy activists, including Joshua Wong and Benny Tai, who face subversion charges. Pre-trial detentions have become the norm, leading to separation from loved ones and stifling of activism. The law has also resulted in the dissolution of political groups and arrests of media management. Meanwhile, incidents of intimidation and targeting of pro-democracy supporters extend beyond Hong Kong, with cases in the US and Canada. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProDemocracy #Activism...

#newstr #HongKong #Activists #Beijing #SecurityLaw #NationalSecurity #Prodemocracy #Subversion #Imprisonment 

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 Hong Kong 47: Verdict Awaited for Democracy Activists Facing Jail
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Verdict awaited for Hong Kong 47 activists facing jail in largest national security trial. If convicted, they could face life imprisonment. Concerns raised about safety of pro-democracy supporters both in Hong Kong and abroad. #HongKong #Democracy #NationalSecurityLaw...

#newstr #HongKong #Democracy #Activists #SubversionCharges #NationalSecurityLaw 

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 Hong Kong's High Court to Deliver Verdict in Landmark National Security Trial
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#23e4ab84 ver:0.23

Hong Kong's High Court to deliver verdict in landmark national security trial against 47 pro-democracy activists. If convicted, the 16 defendants could face life imprisonment. The crackdown on pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong has been widely criticized. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProDemocracy #HumanRights...

#newstr #HongKong #ProdemocracyMovement #MassTrial #NationalSecurityLaw 

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 Hong Kong Police Arrest Six Individuals Under New National Security Law for Posting Seditious Messages Online
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Hong Kong police make first arrests under national security law, targeting individuals for posting seditious messages online. The arrests come ahead of the Tiananmen Square protests anniversary, raising concerns for pro-democracy activists. Incidents involving intimidation and targeting of pro-democracy supporters extend beyond Hong Kong, with cases in the US and Canada. Verdicts in the largest case against pro-democracy campaigners are expected this week, highlighting the oppressive nature of the national security law. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProDemocracy #TiananmenSquare #HumanRights...

#newstr #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #Arrests #SafeguardingNationalSecurityOrdinance #SeditiousIntent #TiananmenSquare 

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 Hong Kong Police Make First Arrests Under New Security Law for Social Media Posts
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#23e4ab84 ver:0.09

Hong Kong police make first arrests under new security law for social media posts, accusing six individuals of publishing seditious content. These arrests come ahead of the Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, banned from commemoration in Hong Kong. If convicted, they could face up to seven years in prison. This highlights the growing list of incidents targeting pro-democracy supporters, including arrests of activists in the US and a former CIA officer spying for China. Concerns about the safety of pro-democracy supporters persist both in Hong Kong and abroad. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #ProDemocracy #HumanRights...

#newstr #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #Arrests #SocialMedia #SeditiousPosts 

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 Chinese Pro-Democracy Activist, Chinese Police Officer, Ex-CIA Officer, and Hong Kong Police Accused of Intimidating Pro-Democracy Supporters
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Chinese pro-democracy activist accused of spying for Chinese government, Chinese police officer fired in FBI investigation, ex-CIA officer pleads guilty to spying for China, and Hong Kong police accused of intimidating pro-democracy supporters in Canada. Concerns raised about safety of pro-democracy supporters. #China #spying #prodemocracy #HongKong...

#newstr #China #Spying #Prodemocracy #Police #Intimidation #HongKong #Canada 

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 Chinese Pro-Democracy Activist and Chinese Police Officer in New York Accused of Spying for China
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Chinese pro-democracy activist in New York accused of spying for China, collecting info on activists and human rights leaders. Chinese police officer fired in separate incident, raising concerns of racial bias within NYPD. US taking these activities seriously. #China #spying #humanrights #NYPD...

#newstr #ChineseProdemocracyActivist #ChinesePoliceOfficer #Espionage #Spying #China #Nypd #RacialBias 

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