Category: Hong Kong Democracy Movement

Hong Kong Must Face the CCP to Win Back Democracy: Activist

February 22, 2023
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A Hong Kongnese activist has called for the youth of Hong Kong to get involved with democracy and to face the realities of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) if they want universal suffrage and real democracy. Elmer Yuen—also known as “Papa Yuen”—an entrepreneur and political commentator who gained widespread respect in the pro-democracy Hong Kong…

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‘Revolution of Our Times’ Global Release, First Hong Kong Film Festival in Paris to Open June 23

June 13, 2022
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“Revolution of Our Times,” a documentary about the anti-extradition movement in Hong Kong, was released online globally on June 1. The First Hong Kong Film Festival in Paris, organized by expatriate Hongkongers, will open on June 23. To let the world hear the voices from Hongkongers, movies covering issues about the anti-totalitarian movement, society, and…

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7-Year Residency Requirement Canceled as Thousands of Vacancies in HK Police Remain Unfilled

June 12, 2022
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The Hong Kong Police Force has been facing difficulties filling more than 5,000 job vacancies after the turmoil that engulfed the city due to the government’s unpopular anti-extradition bill. To attract more applicants, the enrollment requirement of seven years residency in Hong Kong was canceled in April, allowing candidates that have permanent residency in Hong…

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Number of Political Prisoners in Hong Kong Exceeds 1,000 Amid Rapid Deterioration of Human Rights

May 28, 2022
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In less than three years, the number of political prisoners in Hong Kong has risen rapidly, and now exceeds 1,000, according to a new report that says this situation indicates the rapid decline of Hong Kong into an authoritarian society. The 33-page report, recently released by Hong Kong Democracy Council (HKDC), a non-partisan, non-profit, organization…

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Hong Kong to Implement Passenger Screening System, Concerns Are CCP Will Obtain the Data

May 12, 2022
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The Hong Kong Legislative Council recently held a meeting to discuss implementation of the Advance Notification of Passenger Information system, planned to be operating in the third quarter of 2024. The system will conduct risk assessments, screen people arriving in Hong Kong, and consider national security and other factors. The news caused social controversy. Some…

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Canada-China Committee Urges Ottawa to Sanction Officials Responsible for Rights Violations in Hong Kong

February 26, 2021
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A parliamentary committee is urging the government to publicly condemn Beijing’s breach of Hong Kong’s autonomy and civil rights, calling for co-ordination with allied nations to sanction the Chinese officials responsible. In a report (pdf) released Feb. 25, the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations calls for support of “universal suffrage” in Hong Kong. The committee,…

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