Hong Kong Watch
@hongkongwatch.bsky.social
Hong Kong Watch defends human rights, freedoms and the rule of law in Hong Kong.
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On Jimmy Lai’s 78th birthday today, we have lit a candle on a cake to send our best wishes for hope & peace, and to honour his courage & dedication to democracy in #HongKong.
We reiterate our call to #FreeJimmyLai so that he may be reunited with his family and celebrate his next birthday, freed.
We reiterate our call to #FreeJimmyLai so that he may be reunited with his family and celebrate his next birthday, freed.
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
On Jimmy Lai’s 78th birthday today, we have lit a candle on a cake to send our best wishes for hope & peace, and to honour his courage & dedication to democracy in #HongKong.
We reiterate our call to #FreeJimmyLai so that he may be reunited with his family and celebrate his next birthday, freed.
We reiterate our call to #FreeJimmyLai so that he may be reunited with his family and celebrate his next birthday, freed.
As Jimmy Lai, who has been imprisoned for over 1,800 days, once again spends his birthday in solitary confinement in #HongKong today, our Chair Benedict Rogers has written this message of solidarity 👇
#FreeJimmyLai
#FreeJimmyLai
December 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
As Jimmy Lai, who has been imprisoned for over 1,800 days, once again spends his birthday in solitary confinement in #HongKong today, our Chair Benedict Rogers has written this message of solidarity 👇
#FreeJimmyLai
#FreeJimmyLai
Today, thousands gathered in London for the eighth time to protest against the proposed 🇨🇳 super embassy and changes to ILR requirements for #BNOs and #HongKong refugees. We urge the UK government to listen to the appeals of the community, and protect those seeking a safe haven in 🇬🇧
December 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🕯️ More than 30 Hong Konger groups across over 30 cities around the world will be holding vigils for the devastating Tai Po fire in #HongKong this coming weekend and the week ahead.
See our compilation here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
See our compilation here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
December 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🕯️ More than 30 Hong Konger groups across over 30 cities around the world will be holding vigils for the devastating Tai Po fire in #HongKong this coming weekend and the week ahead.
See our compilation here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
See our compilation here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
🚨LIVE NOW: The House of Commons is debating the potential impact of immigration reform on humanitarian pathways including the #BNO visa, led by our Patron James Naish MP.
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🚨LIVE NOW: The House of Commons is debating the potential impact of immigration reform on humanitarian pathways including the #BNO visa, led by our Patron James Naish MP.
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Today, our co-founder and Chair of Trustees Benedict Rogers
met with 🇹🇼 Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger, to discuss human rights in #HongKong and China, and the current situation for Taiwan.
met with 🇹🇼 Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger, to discuss human rights in #HongKong and China, and the current situation for Taiwan.
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today, our co-founder and Chair of Trustees Benedict Rogers
met with 🇹🇼 Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger, to discuss human rights in #HongKong and China, and the current situation for Taiwan.
met with 🇹🇼 Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger, to discuss human rights in #HongKong and China, and the current situation for Taiwan.
We welcome the recognition of #HongKong’s concerning role in the international fora in the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission's Annual Report to Congress, which reflects the findings and recommendations of our research in business and human rights and Hong Kong’s special privileges.
November 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We welcome the recognition of #HongKong’s concerning role in the international fora in the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission's Annual Report to Congress, which reflects the findings and recommendations of our research in business and human rights and Hong Kong’s special privileges.
Following the 🇬🇧 government's announcement to maintain the #BNO '5+1' pathway, we urge the Home Office to clarity ILR eligibility requirements for BNOs and demonstrate their responsibility towards all Hong Kongers seeking a safe haven in 🇬🇧, including #HongKong asylum seekers and refugees.
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
‼️ Today, the UK government has stated that the ‘5+1’ #BNO pathway will be maintained.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
‼️ Today, the UK government has stated that the ‘5+1’ #BNO pathway will be maintained.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
📢 Hong Kong Watch is delighted to announce the appointment of James Naish MP as our new Patron in 🇬🇧
We are deeply grateful for your dedicated support towards the people of #HongKong, and look forward to continuing working closely together in your new capacity.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
We are deeply grateful for your dedicated support towards the people of #HongKong, and look forward to continuing working closely together in your new capacity.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
📢 Hong Kong Watch is delighted to announce the appointment of James Naish MP as our new Patron in 🇬🇧
We are deeply grateful for your dedicated support towards the people of #HongKong, and look forward to continuing working closely together in your new capacity.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
We are deeply grateful for your dedicated support towards the people of #HongKong, and look forward to continuing working closely together in your new capacity.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
📑 Our October briefing outlines how the rule of law and civil liberties in #HongKong continued to be eroded.
Read in full: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Read in full: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
📑 Our October briefing outlines how the rule of law and civil liberties in #HongKong continued to be eroded.
Read in full: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Read in full: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Yesterday, we concluded our series of launch events for our new report on #HongKong’s special status with a panel discussion at Hudson Institute, featuring Michael Sobolik,
@joeysiu.bsky.social, John Dotson, Thomas Kellogg, and Thomas Benson.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
@joeysiu.bsky.social, John Dotson, Thomas Kellogg, and Thomas Benson.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Yesterday, we concluded our series of launch events for our new report on #HongKong’s special status with a panel discussion at Hudson Institute, featuring Michael Sobolik,
@joeysiu.bsky.social, John Dotson, Thomas Kellogg, and Thomas Benson.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
@joeysiu.bsky.social, John Dotson, Thomas Kellogg, and Thomas Benson.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
📣 Join the 7th protest against 🇨🇳 super embassy on 15 November at 1:30pm from Monument Street, and hear from our co-founder and Chair of Trustees Benedict Rogers outside Royal Mint Court.
#StopSuperSurveillance #DefendDiasporas
#StopSuperSurveillance #DefendDiasporas
November 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
📣 Join the 7th protest against 🇨🇳 super embassy on 15 November at 1:30pm from Monument Street, and hear from our co-founder and Chair of Trustees Benedict Rogers outside Royal Mint Court.
#StopSuperSurveillance #DefendDiasporas
#StopSuperSurveillance #DefendDiasporas
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...
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...
🚨 Today, Hong Kong Watch, alongside 24 #HongKong and other diaspora groups, issued a joint letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calling on the 🇬🇧 government to take a stronger stance against national security threats posed by 🇨🇳.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
November 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🚨 Today, Hong Kong Watch, alongside 24 #HongKong and other diaspora groups, issued a joint letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calling on the 🇬🇧 government to take a stronger stance against national security threats posed by 🇨🇳.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Thank you to Salma Zahid MP for meeting with us to discuss solutions to clear the #HongKongPathway backlog. We look forward to continued collaboration with you to urge the government to increase quotas and fix administrative errors, and to better support Hong Kongers rebuilding their lives in 🇨🇦.
October 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Thank you to Salma Zahid MP for meeting with us to discuss solutions to clear the #HongKongPathway backlog. We look forward to continued collaboration with you to urge the government to increase quotas and fix administrative errors, and to better support Hong Kongers rebuilding their lives in 🇨🇦.
Grateful to meet with Sameer Zuberi MP to discuss the urgent challenges facing #HongKongPathway applicants, including limited H&C quotas. Thank you for addressing #HongKong political prisoners, #transnationalrepression, and the plight of those who fled persecution and are now stuck in 🇨🇦 system.
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Grateful to meet with Sameer Zuberi MP to discuss the urgent challenges facing #HongKongPathway applicants, including limited H&C quotas. Thank you for addressing #HongKong political prisoners, #transnationalrepression, and the plight of those who fled persecution and are now stuck in 🇨🇦 system.
Many thanks to @jowhitemp.bsky.social, Paul Harris SC, @chungchingkwong.bsky.social and Dr. Yuka Kobayashi for sharing your insight and expert opinions.
October 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Many thanks to @jowhitemp.bsky.social, Paul Harris SC, @chungchingkwong.bsky.social and Dr. Yuka Kobayashi for sharing your insight and expert opinions.
Many thanks to @alexsobel.co.uk for meeting with our Senior Research and Policy Advisor Thomas Benson to discuss next steps for maintaining the 5+1 #BNO pathway, and enhancing government response to #TransnationalRepression in 🇬🇧
October 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Many thanks to @alexsobel.co.uk for meeting with our Senior Research and Policy Advisor Thomas Benson to discuss next steps for maintaining the 5+1 #BNO pathway, and enhancing government response to #TransnationalRepression in 🇬🇧
Thank you James Naish MP for urging Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to commit to further action to counter the PRC's violation of its international treaty obligations.
Find out more about how #HongKong's special status is exploited by 🇨🇳 and its policy implications for 🇬🇧: forms.gle/2VWvFVMRbCrR...
Find out more about how #HongKong's special status is exploited by 🇨🇳 and its policy implications for 🇬🇧: forms.gle/2VWvFVMRbCrR...
October 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thank you James Naish MP for urging Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to commit to further action to counter the PRC's violation of its international treaty obligations.
Find out more about how #HongKong's special status is exploited by 🇨🇳 and its policy implications for 🇬🇧: forms.gle/2VWvFVMRbCrR...
Find out more about how #HongKong's special status is exploited by 🇨🇳 and its policy implications for 🇬🇧: forms.gle/2VWvFVMRbCrR...
Thank you @peter4bracknell.bsky.social for meeting with our Senior Research and Policy Advisor Thomas Benson to discuss the need to keep the 5+1 #BNO pathway and address #TransnationalRepression to protect Hong Kongers in 🇬🇧
October 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Thank you @peter4bracknell.bsky.social for meeting with our Senior Research and Policy Advisor Thomas Benson to discuss the need to keep the 5+1 #BNO pathway and address #TransnationalRepression to protect Hong Kongers in 🇬🇧
🚨 FCDO releases its latest 6-monthly report on #HongKong - our takeaways:
- calls for the immediate release of #JimmyLai
- notes further erosion of democratic and political freedoms
- fails to address risks posed by the #NSL to foreign business.
www.hongkongwatch.org/latest-news
- calls for the immediate release of #JimmyLai
- notes further erosion of democratic and political freedoms
- fails to address risks posed by the #NSL to foreign business.
www.hongkongwatch.org/latest-news
October 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🚨 FCDO releases its latest 6-monthly report on #HongKong - our takeaways:
- calls for the immediate release of #JimmyLai
- notes further erosion of democratic and political freedoms
- fails to address risks posed by the #NSL to foreign business.
www.hongkongwatch.org/latest-news
- calls for the immediate release of #JimmyLai
- notes further erosion of democratic and political freedoms
- fails to address risks posed by the #NSL to foreign business.
www.hongkongwatch.org/latest-news
🧵 Last week, our 🇬🇧 Patrons Lord Patten, Sir Malcolm Rifkind KC, Sir Geoffrey Nice KC, Lord Alton &
@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social, as well as @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, @bobbywdean.bsky.social & @luketaylorld.bsky.social, wrote to @mark-carney.bsky.social regarding the #HongKongPathway backlog.
@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social, as well as @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, @bobbywdean.bsky.social & @luketaylorld.bsky.social, wrote to @mark-carney.bsky.social regarding the #HongKongPathway backlog.
October 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🧵 Last week, our 🇬🇧 Patrons Lord Patten, Sir Malcolm Rifkind KC, Sir Geoffrey Nice KC, Lord Alton &
@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social, as well as @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, @bobbywdean.bsky.social & @luketaylorld.bsky.social, wrote to @mark-carney.bsky.social regarding the #HongKongPathway backlog.
@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social, as well as @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, @bobbywdean.bsky.social & @luketaylorld.bsky.social, wrote to @mark-carney.bsky.social regarding the #HongKongPathway backlog.
🚨 Today, Hong Kong Watch is launching a new report analysing the dismantling of #HongKong’s autonomy and the exploitation of Hong Kong’s special status under ‘one country, two systems’.
Read in full here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Read in full here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
October 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🚨 Today, Hong Kong Watch is launching a new report analysing the dismantling of #HongKong’s autonomy and the exploitation of Hong Kong’s special status under ‘one country, two systems’.
Read in full here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Read in full here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
📑 Our September briefing highlights the ongoing erosion of civil liberties, deepening political control, and growing diplomatic tensions in #HongKong.
Read in full: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Read in full: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
October 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
📑 Our September briefing highlights the ongoing erosion of civil liberties, deepening political control, and growing diplomatic tensions in #HongKong.
Read in full: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Read in full: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...