Befria Hongkong
@liberatehk.se
We advocate for #democracy and #humanrights, primarily focusing on #HongKong, but also on #Tibet, #Taiwan, #EastTurkestan, #China, #EastAsia and globally when appropriate.
Website: www.befriahongkong.se
IG: @befriahk
FB: @LiberateBefriaHK
Website: www.befriahongkong.se
IG: @befriahk
FB: @LiberateBefriaHK
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Former HK pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting has been cleared of charges relating to a scuffle in a Legislative Council (LegCo) meeting more than six years ago. In full: buff.ly/0J3a0gV
Ex-HK lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting acquitted in 2019 legislature scuffle trial
Former HK pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting has been cleared of charges relating to a scuffle in a Legislative Council (LegCo) meeting more than six years ago.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Former HK pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting has been cleared of charges relating to a scuffle in a Legislative Council (LegCo) meeting more than six years ago. In full: buff.ly/0J3a0gV
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A HK court has rejected an application by Tiananmen activist Chow Hang-tung to have the subversion charge against her quashed, saying prosecutors have adequately specified the allegations to ensure a fair trial. In full: buff.ly/3Kim6PG
Tiananmen activist Chow Hang-tung’s subversion charge upheld by HK court
A HK court has rejected an application by Tiananmen activist Chow Hang-tung to have the subversion charge against her quashed, saying prosecutors have adequately specified the allegations to ensure a...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A HK court has rejected an application by Tiananmen activist Chow Hang-tung to have the subversion charge against her quashed, saying prosecutors have adequately specified the allegations to ensure a fair trial. In full: buff.ly/3Kim6PG
@hongkongwatch.bsky.social and 24 other diaspora groups, representing Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Hong Kongers, issued a joint letter to UK PM Starmer, calling on the government to take a firmer stance on national security issues related to the PRC and HK.
tinyurl.com/2924arn6
#HongKong #TNR #China
tinyurl.com/2924arn6
#HongKong #TNR #China
November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
@hongkongwatch.bsky.social and 24 other diaspora groups, representing Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Hong Kongers, issued a joint letter to UK PM Starmer, calling on the government to take a firmer stance on national security issues related to the PRC and HK.
tinyurl.com/2924arn6
#HongKong #TNR #China
tinyurl.com/2924arn6
#HongKong #TNR #China
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How has 🇨🇳 dismantled #HongKong’s autonomy while exploiting its special status for strategic advantage? Join our policy roundtable at 🇺🇸 Hudson Institute as we discuss how Hong Kong is being reshaped for a new geopolitical reality, and what we can do about it.
Sign up: www.hudson.org/events/limit...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
How has 🇨🇳 dismantled #HongKong’s autonomy while exploiting its special status for strategic advantage? Join our policy roundtable at 🇺🇸 Hudson Institute as we discuss how Hong Kong is being reshaped for a new geopolitical reality, and what we can do about it.
Sign up: www.hudson.org/events/limit...
Sign up: www.hudson.org/events/limit...
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If you visit Hong Kong and find yourself seeing walls and other surfaces "wrapped" with "art", you'll probably think, "How nice" -- or maybe, less generously, "How kitschy it all looks". Chances are high though that you won't wonder why they are there or know they cover protest graffiti...🔥
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
If you visit Hong Kong and find yourself seeing walls and other surfaces "wrapped" with "art", you'll probably think, "How nice" -- or maybe, less generously, "How kitschy it all looks". Chances are high though that you won't wonder why they are there or know they cover protest graffiti...🔥
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Two lawmakers want the Supreme Court to allow a lawsuit to proceed against Cisco over allegations their tech was used to persecute the Falun Gong.
If the suit succeeds, it would signal that U.S. firms could be held liable for abuse of their tech overseas:
apnews.com/article/cisc...
If the suit succeeds, it would signal that U.S. firms could be held liable for abuse of their tech overseas:
apnews.com/article/cisc...
GOP lawmakers urge Trump administration to back Falun Gong lawsuit against Cisco
Two prominent Republicans are urging the Supreme Court to allow a lawsuit against Cisco. The lawsuit claims Cisco's technology was used to persecute Falun Gong members in China.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Two lawmakers want the Supreme Court to allow a lawsuit to proceed against Cisco over allegations their tech was used to persecute the Falun Gong.
If the suit succeeds, it would signal that U.S. firms could be held liable for abuse of their tech overseas:
apnews.com/article/cisc...
If the suit succeeds, it would signal that U.S. firms could be held liable for abuse of their tech overseas:
apnews.com/article/cisc...
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HK’s security chief has lambasted wanted activist Ted Hui for urging a boycott of the upcoming legislative elections, warning that encouraging blank ballots may violate the city’s national security law. In full: buff.ly/f0KNya6
HK minister lambasts wanted activist for calling boycott of legislative race
HK’s security chief has lambasted wanted activist Ted Hui for urging a boycott of the upcoming legislative elections, warning that encouraging blank ballots may violate the city’s national security...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:15 AM
HK’s security chief has lambasted wanted activist Ted Hui for urging a boycott of the upcoming legislative elections, warning that encouraging blank ballots may violate the city’s national security law. In full: buff.ly/f0KNya6
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Activist Andrew Chiu has become the first person charged in the city's landmark subversion case to be granted early release from prison. In full: buff.ly/9BKv3KX
Hong Kong activist Andrew Chiu first to be granted early release from prison in landmark subversion case | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong activist Andrew Chiu, who testified for the prosecution in exchange for a jail term reduction in the city’s landmark subversion trial, has become the first person charged in the case to be...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Activist Andrew Chiu has become the first person charged in the city's landmark subversion case to be granted early release from prison. In full: buff.ly/9BKv3KX
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All About Macau, an independent media outlet in the casino hub, has said it is closing down after authorities denied its reporters entry to official events and deregistered the company under the city’s press law. In full: buff.ly/PZVuzog
Macau media outlet announces closure after gov’t deregistration
All About Macau, an independent media outlet in the casino hub, has said it is closing down after authorities denied its reporters entry to official events and deregistered the company under the city’s...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
All About Macau, an independent media outlet in the casino hub, has said it is closing down after authorities denied its reporters entry to official events and deregistered the company under the city’s press law. In full: buff.ly/PZVuzog
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📰NEWSLETTER: @thecfhk.bsky.social calls out #HongKong's Cardinal Chow for whitewashing religious persecution, HK groups protested against HK Finance Secretary Paul Chan’s visit to Washington DC & more.
Read here: thecfhk.org/cfhk-calls-o...
Read here: thecfhk.org/cfhk-calls-o...
October 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
📰NEWSLETTER: @thecfhk.bsky.social calls out #HongKong's Cardinal Chow for whitewashing religious persecution, HK groups protested against HK Finance Secretary Paul Chan’s visit to Washington DC & more.
Read here: thecfhk.org/cfhk-calls-o...
Read here: thecfhk.org/cfhk-calls-o...
Important interview with MEP Engin Eroğlu, Chair of the European Parliament’s China Delegation, on the EU's dependence on Chinese goods, in particular technology and rare earth minerals.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMov...
#China #CCP #EU
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#China #CCP #EU
Europe's Dangerous Dependence on China
YouTube video by EPHI europe
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October 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Important interview with MEP Engin Eroğlu, Chair of the European Parliament’s China Delegation, on the EU's dependence on Chinese goods, in particular technology and rare earth minerals.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMov...
#China #CCP #EU
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#China #CCP #EU
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The Hong Kong government has rejected a UK report calling for the release of jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai, accusing London of “despicable political manoeuvres.” In full: buff.ly/2ShXj6U
Hong Kong slams UK over 'despicable political manoeuvres' in report calling for release of jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
The Hong Kong government has rejected a routine UK report calling for the release of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai ahead of his national security trial verdict, accusing London of “despicable political...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The Hong Kong government has rejected a UK report calling for the release of jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai, accusing London of “despicable political manoeuvres.” In full: buff.ly/2ShXj6U
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The national security trial of the now-disbanded group that organised vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown has been delayed again. In full: buff.ly/cVTWhXW
National security trial of Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil group delayed again to January | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
The national security trial of the now-disbanded group that organised vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown has been delayed again, with the first trial date scheduled in January next year. According...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The national security trial of the now-disbanded group that organised vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown has been delayed again. In full: buff.ly/cVTWhXW
@hongkongwatch.bsky.social urges the UK government to "to officially exempt BNOs from the 10-year pathway" to indefinite leave to remain (ILR).
tinyurl.com/5n73zf4e
#HongKong #BNO
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#HongKong #BNO
Hong Kong Watch ‘5+1’ BNO pathway campaign: Next steps — Hong Kong Watch
Despite recent reports that British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa holders will potentially be exempt from the proposed 10-year pathway to indefinite leave to remain (ILR), many questions remain una...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
@hongkongwatch.bsky.social urges the UK government to "to officially exempt BNOs from the 10-year pathway" to indefinite leave to remain (ILR).
tinyurl.com/5n73zf4e
#HongKong #BNO
tinyurl.com/5n73zf4e
#HongKong #BNO
The UK government publishes its latest 6-monthly report on Hong Kong.
tinyurl.com/3ap5pses
#HongKong #NSL
tinyurl.com/3ap5pses
#HongKong #NSL
Six-monthly report on Hong Kong: 1 January to 30 June 2025
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October 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The UK government publishes its latest 6-monthly report on Hong Kong.
tinyurl.com/3ap5pses
#HongKong #NSL
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#HongKong #NSL
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Sweden's foreign minister said Friday during a trip to China that she had urged Beijing to release Chinese-Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2020 on espionage charges. In full: buff.ly/grtXjEW
Sweden demands China free jailed bookseller Gui Minhai
Sweden's foreign minister said Friday during a trip to China that she had urged Beijing to release Chinese-Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2020 on espionage charges.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Sweden's foreign minister said Friday during a trip to China that she had urged Beijing to release Chinese-Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2020 on espionage charges. In full: buff.ly/grtXjEW
Befria HongKong Chairman Tao Chan and political commentator Kurdo Baksi demand the Swedish prime minister call for the release of Hong Kong bookseller and Swedish citizen Gui Minhai.
tinyurl.com/yhjpb732
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #NSL #PressFreedom
tinyurl.com/yhjpb732
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #NSL #PressFreedom
Låt inte Gui Minhais rättvisa kvävas av Kina
Kurdo Baksi och Tao Chen tio år efter kidnappningen
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October 17, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Befria HongKong Chairman Tao Chan and political commentator Kurdo Baksi demand the Swedish prime minister call for the release of Hong Kong bookseller and Swedish citizen Gui Minhai.
tinyurl.com/yhjpb732
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #NSL #PressFreedom
tinyurl.com/yhjpb732
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #NSL #PressFreedom
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SCMP giving up on being a newspaper
October 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
SCMP giving up on being a newspaper
@amnesty.org calls for release of Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai.
"“Gui’s abduction, prosecutions and convictions violate every principle of international law."
tinyurl.com/32nynz4e
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #NSL
"“Gui’s abduction, prosecutions and convictions violate every principle of international law."
tinyurl.com/32nynz4e
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #NSL
China: Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai must be released after decade of cruel secrecy
Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the disappearance of Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who is currently imprisoned in an unknown location in China on unsubstantiated “spying” charges, Amnesty Interna...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:04 AM
@amnesty.org calls for release of Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai.
"“Gui’s abduction, prosecutions and convictions violate every principle of international law."
tinyurl.com/32nynz4e
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #NSL
"“Gui’s abduction, prosecutions and convictions violate every principle of international law."
tinyurl.com/32nynz4e
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #NSL
The EU parliament releases a joint motion urging the release of Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai in the 10th anniversary of his detention.
tinyurl.com/2xaxvrr2
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #PressFreedom #NSL
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#HongKong #GuiMinhai #PressFreedom #NSL
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The EU parliament releases a joint motion urging the release of Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai in the 10th anniversary of his detention.
tinyurl.com/2xaxvrr2
#HongKong #GuiMinhai #PressFreedom #NSL
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#HongKong #GuiMinhai #PressFreedom #NSL
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The European Parliament has called on China to release Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, ten years after he went missing in Thailand. In full: buff.ly/UDWB6Cy
EU parliament urges China to release Swedish bookseller, 10 years on
The European Parliament has called on China to release Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, ten years after he went missing in Thailand.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The European Parliament has called on China to release Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, ten years after he went missing in Thailand. In full: buff.ly/UDWB6Cy
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With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok's main immigration detention centre. In full: buff.ly/L2q3F1p
China exiles in Thailand lose hope, fearing Beijing's long reach | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok’s main immigration detention centre. Zhou’s...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok's main immigration detention centre. In full: buff.ly/L2q3F1p
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UN experts have expressed alarm after self-exiled lawyer Kevin Yam was barred from practising as a solicitor in Hong Kong. In full: buff.ly/UV9Iwl0
UN rights experts condemn move to bar lawyer-activist Kevin Yam from practising in Hong Kong | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
UN experts have expressed alarm after self-exiled lawyer Kevin Yam was barred from practising as a solicitor in Hong Kong. Australia-based Yam was barred by the Law Society in September following a ruling...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
UN experts have expressed alarm after self-exiled lawyer Kevin Yam was barred from practising as a solicitor in Hong Kong. In full: buff.ly/UV9Iwl0
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A total of 50 films have been required to be edited, and 13 titles have not been approved for screening on national security grounds since HK amended the Film Censorship Ordinance in 2021, according to authorities. In full: buff.ly/roPWvdO
HK bars 13 films from screening on nat. sec grounds since 2021 censorship law
A total of 50 films have been required to be edited, and 13 titles have not been approved for screening on national security grounds since HK amended the Film Censorship Ordinance in 2021, according to...
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October 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A total of 50 films have been required to be edited, and 13 titles have not been approved for screening on national security grounds since HK amended the Film Censorship Ordinance in 2021, according to authorities. In full: buff.ly/roPWvdO