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Dave Coulson
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Internationally published photographer and Hong Konger who now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland

www.davecoulson.co.uk
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Vikings from Shetland starting off the Edinburgh Torchlight Procession for the beginning of Hogmanay celebrations last night

© Dave Coulson Photography

#Edinburgh #scotland
December 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Dear delusional CCP, please do not interfere with the internal affairs of Taiwan. Thanks.
China tells US to 'immediately' stop arming Taiwan after Washington approves arms package
China told the United States on Thursday to "immediately stop" arming Taiwan after Taipei said Washington had authorised a $11 billion weapons package to the island. Approved by the State Department…
www.france24.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Anything but unexpected, he was 'guilty' before the farcical trial even began. Sigh
Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai found guilty under national security law
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of collusion and sedition in his national security trial.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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The Chinese Communist Party is utterly vile
Exiled Hong Kong activist target of harassment campaign
The campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours.
www.bbc.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Mind Yersel - Castle of Light at Edinburgh Castle

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#Edinburgh #scotland
A photograph showing inside the grounds of Edinburgh Castle during Castle of Light while it was raining heavily. With a light spelling out 'Mind Yersel' above a gate with people passing through.
December 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Edinburgh Castle - Castle of Light from a very damp last night

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#Edinburgh #scotland
A photograph showing the front entrance to Edinburgh Castle lit up during Castle of Light during heavy rain.
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Journalism with Chinese characteristics
China's nat. sec office in Hong Kong summons international media
China's national security agency in HK summoned international media representatives for a "regulatory talk" on Saturday, saying some had spread false information and smeared the gov't in recent report...
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December 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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They really don't like to hear the truth.
HK gov't slams 'biased' Wall Street Journal editorial on Tai Po fire
The HK gov't has slammed an editorial by The Wall Street Journal, which accuses the city's authorities of having moved to "silence dissent" after the deadly Tai Po blaze in Tai Po.
hongkongfp.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Idiots
Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10
Some believe China's mega-embassy could be a hub for espionage in the heart of London.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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'Jimmy Lai has been kept in a solitary confinement cell, where summer temperatures rise to 44C, for nearly four years for his alleged role in the pro-democracy protests of 2019'
British media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s teeth rotting in jail, his children say
Lai’s children say activist’s health deteriorating since being imprisoned in 2020
www.independent.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Happy St. Andrew's Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

© Dave Coulson Photography

#StAndrewsDay #scotland
A photograph of the Forth Bridge towering over North Queensferry in the foreground in daylight.
November 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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This
lokman.org lokman tsui @lokman.org · Nov 30
a major factor in the fire disaster was the malfunctioning of the fire alarms.

what makes me angry and sad is that the hk authories have learned nothing. what they have been doing - and now are continuing to do - is to turn off the alarm systems of society: dissent, a free press, speaking truth.
lokman.org lokman tsui @lokman.org · Nov 29
The HK authorities arrested a student on sedition charges because he made a petition asking the government to 1) ensure accommodation for displaced residents; 2) setup independent investigation; 3) review construction supervision system 4) probe regulatory neglect.

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November 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Do one China🖕
China calls on UK to uphold 'one-China' principle
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Britain on Friday to uphold the "one-China" principle, as Beijing seeks to rally support in its worst diplomatic dispute with Tokyo in years over democratica...
www.reuters.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Sigh, my heart goes out to anyone affected by this horrendous fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
razvenhk.bsky.social RazvenHK @razvenhk.bsky.social · Nov 26
Latest states about the Tai Po fire from Channel We:
13 dead, 30 injured with 7 in critical, 12 in serious condition.
6 nearby schools announce classes are suspended tomorrow.
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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RIP Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff - Wonderful World, Beautiful People (Stereo)
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November 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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We can boogie! Scotland qualified for the World Cup!!! youtu.be/FbuTUjTo0Xs?...
Yes Sir I Can Boogie at Hampden Park | Full Time Scotland 3-2 Israel
YouTube video by Scotland National Team
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November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Wonderful 🤣
November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Lest We Forget

A few of my photos from Remembrance Sunday a couple of years ago.

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#Edinburgh #RemembranceSunday
A man in a military uniform laying a wreath during a Remembrance Sunday service on the Royal Mile in 2022. Former members of the armed forces marching in line to lay wreathes for those who gave their lives in service to their country. Retired former military men lined up during a Remembrance Sunday service on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh in 2022. Soldiers marching in Scottish military uniforms including kilts and carrying bagpipes on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh in 2022, during a Remembrance Sunday service.
November 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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A few of my photos from Samhuinn Fire Festival during Halloween on the 31st October on Calton Hill. This festival is a modern interpretation of a Celtic festival with fire, music and dance.

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#Edinburgh #samhuinn
A photograph showing the beginning of a parade on Calton Hill with people in costumes carrying flaming torches. A photograph of a lady who appears to be dressed as some kind of elaborate mushroom dancing with fire. A photograph of a man's face wearing green and purple face paint who appears to look scary. A photograph of a lady wearing a costume with green and purple face paint dancing.
November 3, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Idiot
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Boris Johnson approved China’s London super-embassy proposal in 2018
Exclusive: Conservatives under Theresa May gave Beijing assurances that it could proceed with the proposal
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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As it begins to get colder in Edinburgh, here's a snowy Vennel from last year.

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#Edinburgh #scotland
A photograph showing the Vennel in Edinburgh, while it was snowing with Edinburgh castle barely visible during snowfall.
October 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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The bright lights of Edinburgh

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#Edinburgh #scotland
A photograph showing the Edinburgh skyline including Balmoral Hotel clock tower, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle during blue hour as the buildings are lit up.
October 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Autumn in Edinburgh

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#Edinburgh #scotland
A photograph showing the famous Balmoral Hotel clock tower, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle with autumnal foliage.
October 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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The Balmoral Hotel clock tower and Princes Street during blue hour last night

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#Edinburgh #scotland
A photograph showing the famous Balmoral Hotel clock tower lit in blue lighting. Plus the bright lights of Princes Street and traffic.
October 16, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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A street corner in Falkland, Scotland

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#fife #scotland
A photograph of a picturesque street corner in Fife, Scotland. With a bicycle being used to advertise a vintage clothing shop on a street of stone cottages.
October 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM