Kris Cheng
@krislc.bsky.social
Hong Kong journalist covering politics and diplomacy from London
My new piece: The “China Audit” highlights Beijing’s role on trade and economy, but there are few details on spying and sabotage cases, and how to adapt to a new international order
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UK's 'China Audit' prizes trade over national security, critics say
Government stresses importance of business, economic growth and Chinese students
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June 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
My new piece: The “China Audit” highlights Beijing’s role on trade and economy, but there are few details on spying and sabotage cases, and how to adapt to a new international order
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...
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What better sign of Apple Daily's enduring power than to see our revival edition being read in the #UK houses of parliament today, by MPs and peers of all political parties. The spirit of Apple Daily lives on! #HongKong #AppleDailyLivesOn #FreeJimmyLai
June 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
What better sign of Apple Daily's enduring power than to see our revival edition being read in the #UK houses of parliament today, by MPs and peers of all political parties. The spirit of Apple Daily lives on! #HongKong #AppleDailyLivesOn #FreeJimmyLai
Very honoured to write and edit of this “special edition” of Apple Daily for @rsf.org , marking the 4th anniversary of its forced closure.
Remember the journalists & press freedom defenders still in jail - some may be out next month, some will take a few more years.
Remember the journalists & press freedom defenders still in jail - some may be out next month, some will take a few more years.
#HongKong: 4 years after #AppleDaily was shut down, its spirit lives on. RSF and exiled staff have published a special edition honouring media in Hong Kong that continue to resist repression. 7 staff remain jailed and face life imprisonment, including founder #JimmyLai.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Very honoured to write and edit of this “special edition” of Apple Daily for @rsf.org , marking the 4th anniversary of its forced closure.
Remember the journalists & press freedom defenders still in jail - some may be out next month, some will take a few more years.
Remember the journalists & press freedom defenders still in jail - some may be out next month, some will take a few more years.
My new piece for @asia.nikkei.com - @werahobhouse.bsky.social says UK has to be tougher on its red lines.
“If they don't let politicians from the UK in, well then, we shouldn’t let some politicians from China in either.”
She urges China Audit to be published asap.
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“If they don't let politicians from the UK in, well then, we shouldn’t let some politicians from China in either.”
She urges China Audit to be published asap.
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...
UK MP barred from Hong Kong urges reciprocal ban on China politicians
Citing British Steel, Hobhouse says London must publish risks of trading with China
asia.nikkei.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
My new piece for @asia.nikkei.com - @werahobhouse.bsky.social says UK has to be tougher on its red lines.
“If they don't let politicians from the UK in, well then, we shouldn’t let some politicians from China in either.”
She urges China Audit to be published asap.
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...
“If they don't let politicians from the UK in, well then, we shouldn’t let some politicians from China in either.”
She urges China Audit to be published asap.
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...
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Former lawmaker Claudia Mo published her first social media post on Friday, three days after she completed her jail term of four years and two months for a conspiracy to commit subversion.
Photo: Claudia Mo, via Facebook.
Photo: Claudia Mo, via Facebook.
May 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Former lawmaker Claudia Mo published her first social media post on Friday, three days after she completed her jail term of four years and two months for a conspiracy to commit subversion.
Photo: Claudia Mo, via Facebook.
Photo: Claudia Mo, via Facebook.
First time Hong Kong in “very serious” situation
The 2025 RSF index of world press freedom is out.
Hong Kong is ranked 140 out of 179, snuggly inbetween Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan. It is officially in the "red zone", together with China that is ranked 178. N-Korea is last.
To put in context: HK was ranked 18, back in 2002.
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Hong Kong is ranked 140 out of 179, snuggly inbetween Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan. It is officially in the "red zone", together with China that is ranked 178. N-Korea is last.
To put in context: HK was ranked 18, back in 2002.
rsf.org/en/index
Index
RSF's World Press Freedom Index aims to compare the level of press freedom enjoyed by journalists and media in 180 countries and territories.
rsf.org
May 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM
First time Hong Kong in “very serious” situation
Hong Kong police arrested father & brother of @AnnaKwokFY for "attempting to deal with, directly or indirectly, any funds” of hers - they reportedly tried to withdraw money from an innsurance policy related to her. Her father was charged, brother bailed.
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Police National Security Department mounts enforcement action
The National Security Department (NSD) of the Hong Kong Police Force on Apr 30, arrested two men, aged 35 and 68, in the Tseung Kwan O district, on suspicion of committing "attempting...
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May 2, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Hong Kong police arrested father & brother of @AnnaKwokFY for "attempting to deal with, directly or indirectly, any funds” of hers - they reportedly tried to withdraw money from an innsurance policy related to her. Her father was charged, brother bailed.
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
I was interviewed by @theworld.org yesterday on 4 former Hong Kong lawmakers released from prison.
Some of their former assistants told me that it would be very difficult to meet with or contact them, even though they should be completely free.
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Some of their former assistants told me that it would be very difficult to meet with or contact them, even though they should be completely free.
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4 former Hong Kong lawmakers released from prison - The World from PRX
In Hong Kong on Tuesday, Claudia Mo, Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki and Gary Fan were released from prison after spending more than four years there. They are among 47 activists arrested in 2021 for their rol...
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April 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I was interviewed by @theworld.org yesterday on 4 former Hong Kong lawmakers released from prison.
Some of their former assistants told me that it would be very difficult to meet with or contact them, even though they should be completely free.
theworld.org/segments/202...
Some of their former assistants told me that it would be very difficult to meet with or contact them, even though they should be completely free.
theworld.org/segments/202...
Four HK ex-lawmakers Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki, Claudia Mo & Gary Fan, of the 45 jailed for the democrat primary under the National Security Law, have been released from prison after serving full sentences. Cars drive them out & no one saw their faces.
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April 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Four HK ex-lawmakers Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki, Claudia Mo & Gary Fan, of the 45 jailed for the democrat primary under the National Security Law, have been released from prison after serving full sentences. Cars drive them out & no one saw their faces.
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Hong Kong leader John Lee slams US tariffs during China visit, says intl firms can “avoid US risks” by entering China market via HK.
“We’ll provide new supply chain services for mainland firms, lead them towards new markets, break through US blockade.”
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“We’ll provide new supply chain services for mainland firms, lead them towards new markets, break through US blockade.”
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April 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Hong Kong leader John Lee slams US tariffs during China visit, says intl firms can “avoid US risks” by entering China market via HK.
“We’ll provide new supply chain services for mainland firms, lead them towards new markets, break through US blockade.”
news.tvb.com/sc/local/680...
“We’ll provide new supply chain services for mainland firms, lead them towards new markets, break through US blockade.”
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#Macau: RSF is appalled by the 11-hour detention of two All About Macau journalists who tried to cover discussions in the Legislative Assembly. Authorities should immediately stop harassing these journalists, drop the investigation and allow them to continue their work without restrictions.
兩記者被拒進入立法會大會 後被警方帶離 治安警：涉「擾亂澳門特別行政區機關之運作」罪｜論盡媒體 AAMacau
本媒兩名記者今（17）早原就施政報告內容到立法會採訪，被拒絕進入大會議室，並要求到會議室隔離的公眾室，而該室只能看到會議直播。記者與立法會職員理論不果，後被現場戒備的警方�員以「協助調查」為由帶離現場。治安警察局今晚發出訊息指，兩名記者「嚴重擾亂現場秩序」，有「強烈跡象」涉嫌觸犯「擾亂澳門特別行政區機關之運作」罪，案件將移送檢察院偵辦。 本媒兩名記者在上午約10時被帶到北安警察局總部大樓，…
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April 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#Macau: RSF is appalled by the 11-hour detention of two All About Macau journalists who tried to cover discussions in the Legislative Assembly. Authorities should immediately stop harassing these journalists, drop the investigation and allow them to continue their work without restrictions.
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Today we are proud to launch the Hong Kong Accountability Archive (HKAA), an independent database of videos from the 2019 pro-democracy protests aimed at protecting freedom of peaceful assembly by preserving evidence of human rights violations. Watch this promo for more on the project.
April 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today we are proud to launch the Hong Kong Accountability Archive (HKAA), an independent database of videos from the 2019 pro-democracy protests aimed at protecting freedom of peaceful assembly by preserving evidence of human rights violations. Watch this promo for more on the project.
On @BGT: “My name is Jimmy. I am from Hong Kong but I live in London. (How long have you lived in the UK?) 18 months.”
Four yes for an amazing performance.
youtu.be/AzPo-LrY_s0?...
Four yes for an amazing performance.
youtu.be/AzPo-LrY_s0?...
Jimmy Wong's MESMERISING aerial routine comes with a twist! | Auditions | BGT Unseen
YouTube video by Britain's Got Talent
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April 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
On @BGT: “My name is Jimmy. I am from Hong Kong but I live in London. (How long have you lived in the UK?) 18 months.”
Four yes for an amazing performance.
youtu.be/AzPo-LrY_s0?...
Four yes for an amazing performance.
youtu.be/AzPo-LrY_s0?...
Next week, I will be at @journalismfestival.com at a side event of Circle 19 organised by @rsf.org to talk about the right to information in China with veteran Chinese journalist Chang Ping:
www.journalismfestival.com/programme-si...
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The right to information: a value rooted in Chinese culture, a necessity for tomorrow’s China – – International Journalism Festival
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April 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Next week, I will be at @journalismfestival.com at a side event of Circle 19 organised by @rsf.org to talk about the right to information in China with veteran Chinese journalist Chang Ping:
www.journalismfestival.com/programme-si...
www.journalismfestival.com/programme-si...
Word by David Lammy in new UK report on HK:
-Criticise politically motivated cases
-Will not tolerate transnational repression
-Stand with HK community in UK
-HK’s economic system remains distinct
www.gov.uk/government/p...
-Criticise politically motivated cases
-Will not tolerate transnational repression
-Stand with HK community in UK
-HK’s economic system remains distinct
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Six-monthly report on Hong Kong: July to December 2024
This is the 56th in a series of reports to Parliament on Hong Kong.
www.gov.uk
March 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Word by David Lammy in new UK report on HK:
-Criticise politically motivated cases
-Will not tolerate transnational repression
-Stand with HK community in UK
-HK’s economic system remains distinct
www.gov.uk/government/p...
-Criticise politically motivated cases
-Will not tolerate transnational repression
-Stand with HK community in UK
-HK’s economic system remains distinct
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Another activist wanted by Hong Kong Ted Hui said the law firm he works for in Adelaide received a "kidnap appeal" letter from HK. He said the address inside was unrelated to him, and the claim of "proceeds of crime" was false.
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March 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Another activist wanted by Hong Kong Ted Hui said the law firm he works for in Adelaide received a "kidnap appeal" letter from HK. He said the address inside was unrelated to him, and the claim of "proceeds of crime" was false.
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Some of whom will have left countries with repressive regimes (and don't have permanent residency) and cannot now go back or would be at great risk if they did.
Just want to point out that many of those fired and about to be fired at VOA and other USAGM orgs are immigrants. There’s a good argument to be made that this is very much an anti-immigrant move.
March 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Some of whom will have left countries with repressive regimes (and don't have permanent residency) and cannot now go back or would be at great risk if they did.
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Here is a fundraiser for people affected by the dismantling of USAGM, including those working for VOA, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Middle East Broadcasting Networks, and the Open Technology Fund
secure.givelively.org/donate/usagm...
secure.givelively.org/donate/usagm...
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March 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Here is a fundraiser for people affected by the dismantling of USAGM, including those working for VOA, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Middle East Broadcasting Networks, and the Open Technology Fund
secure.givelively.org/donate/usagm...
secure.givelively.org/donate/usagm...
Just in: Wokingham is the first UK local council to pass a motion against the "Chinese Super Embassy", tabled by ex-
Hong Kong democrat turned Lib-dem councillor Andy Ng.
"This isn't just about a building, but what it represents...transnational repression," he said.
Hong Kong democrat turned Lib-dem councillor Andy Ng.
"This isn't just about a building, but what it represents...transnational repression," he said.
March 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Just in: Wokingham is the first UK local council to pass a motion against the "Chinese Super Embassy", tabled by ex-
Hong Kong democrat turned Lib-dem councillor Andy Ng.
"This isn't just about a building, but what it represents...transnational repression," he said.
Hong Kong democrat turned Lib-dem councillor Andy Ng.
"This isn't just about a building, but what it represents...transnational repression," he said.
My blog for @thecfhk.bsky.social about the importance of VOA and RFA: "Absence of oversight allows #HongKong to act with impunity, knowing there are fewer avenues for whistleblowers to expose wrongdoing. That's what they want: narrative control & silence within."
thecfhk.org/the-silencin...
thecfhk.org/the-silencin...
The Silencing of Voice of America and Radio Free Asia: What It Means for Hong Kong and Beijing - The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation
thecfhk.org
March 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
My blog for @thecfhk.bsky.social about the importance of VOA and RFA: "Absence of oversight allows #HongKong to act with impunity, knowing there are fewer avenues for whistleblowers to expose wrongdoing. That's what they want: narrative control & silence within."
thecfhk.org/the-silencin...
thecfhk.org/the-silencin...
Little update: I am ok. Thanks for your support. I am proud of the work I’ve done for VOA in the past four years, covering what cannot be said in Hong Kong. I hope we can continue our work soon, as there’s still a lot of work to do.
March 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Little update: I am ok. Thanks for your support. I am proud of the work I’ve done for VOA in the past four years, covering what cannot be said in Hong Kong. I hope we can continue our work soon, as there’s still a lot of work to do.
Jimmy Lai’s son Sebastien urges publicly for a meeting with Keir Starmer as he says prerequisite for improved UK-China relations should be release of his father
www.voacantonese.com/a/8002524.html
www.voacantonese.com/a/8002524.html
黎智英兒子求見英國首相 指英中改善關係前提應是釋放父親
香港壹傳媒創辦人黎智英的兒子黎崇恩，本星期初到英國首相府遞交了信件，希望能夠盡快與英國首相會面，討論他父親在香港被囚的案件。他說，即使工黨政府想與中國打好關係，但他父親獲釋應該是大前提。
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March 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Jimmy Lai’s son Sebastien urges publicly for a meeting with Keir Starmer as he says prerequisite for improved UK-China relations should be release of his father
www.voacantonese.com/a/8002524.html
www.voacantonese.com/a/8002524.html
Ahead of International Women's Day, Hong Kong female activists in exile tell their stories of threats they face every day. Their day may start with a rape threat, followed by weird calls from men, and then being followed when going home.
www.voacantonese.com/a/wanted-hon...
www.voacantonese.com/a/wanted-hon...
國際婦女節前夕 被通緝海外香港女性倡議者指每天收到死亡、跟蹤、強暴威脅
在國際婦女節前夕，五名被香港警方國安處懸紅通緝的女性香港海外倡議者在出席網上論壇時指出，針對他們的跨境鎮壓威脅無處不在，但外國警方的執法調查打壓不力。她們誓言，會繼續勇敢進行倡議工作，激勵更多年輕的女性倡議者向前邁進。
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March 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Ahead of International Women's Day, Hong Kong female activists in exile tell their stories of threats they face every day. Their day may start with a rape threat, followed by weird calls from men, and then being followed when going home.
www.voacantonese.com/a/wanted-hon...
www.voacantonese.com/a/wanted-hon...
For more than a month, I was investigating the Chinese student rapist Zhenhao Zou for @dailymail.co.uk. We managed to speak to 14 people who knew him, including two who narrowly escaped his evil acts—had they been less careful, their fate could have been different
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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The Chinese PhD student with dark desire to drug and rape
PhD student Zhenhao Zou was convicted of 11 rapes against ten women, but police fear he may have attacked a further 50 - with around half this number in London and the other half in his native China.
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March 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
For more than a month, I was investigating the Chinese student rapist Zhenhao Zou for @dailymail.co.uk. We managed to speak to 14 people who knew him, including two who narrowly escaped his evil acts—had they been less careful, their fate could have been different
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
My report for @voacantonese on the urgent question on transnational repression on Hong Kong activists in the UK today:
www.voacantonese.com/a/uk-parliam...
www.voacantonese.com/a/uk-parliam...
英國會辯論針對海外香港倡議者威嚇信 被通緝流亡港人批英未有實質行動
美國之音在過去兩個星期獨家報道，有不少英國居民收到來自香港的匿名信件，指如果他們將兩名被香港警方國安處懸紅通緝的香港倡議者鍾翰林和劉珈汶送到中國大使館，他們就可以獲得港幣100萬元賞金。有英國國會議員就事件在國會提出緊急質詢，要求英國政府嚴肅處理事件，並否決中國新大使館計劃。不過，劉珈汶指英國政府沒有實質行動，令她感失望。
www.voacantonese.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
My report for @voacantonese on the urgent question on transnational repression on Hong Kong activists in the UK today:
www.voacantonese.com/a/uk-parliam...
www.voacantonese.com/a/uk-parliam...