Pascal
@impascal.bsky.social
Passion for human rights, international relations and making the world a better place. Do a bit of research here and there, MSc in Asian Studies, focusing on contemporary China. Heart beats a little extra for HK.
"Hong Kong political prisoners face physical and sexual abuse, report says"
Awful news coming from @thecfhk.bsky.social detailing systemic abuse of political prisoners in Hong Kong.
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/ho...
Awful news coming from @thecfhk.bsky.social detailing systemic abuse of political prisoners in Hong Kong.
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/ho...
Hong Kong political prisoners face physical and sexual abuse, report says
CFHK calls for global action after allegations based on interviews with 17 ex-inmates
asia.nikkei.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"Hong Kong political prisoners face physical and sexual abuse, report says"
Awful news coming from @thecfhk.bsky.social detailing systemic abuse of political prisoners in Hong Kong.
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/ho...
Awful news coming from @thecfhk.bsky.social detailing systemic abuse of political prisoners in Hong Kong.
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/ho...
"Russia 'perfecting' China's sabotage tactics for war against West"
This has surely been known, given intelligence reports from various European nation-states. The issue is, their governments seldom listen to the intelligence community.
inews.co.uk/news/russia-...
This has surely been known, given intelligence reports from various European nation-states. The issue is, their governments seldom listen to the intelligence community.
inews.co.uk/news/russia-...
Russia 'perfecting' China's sabotage tactics for war against West
European countries are ill-prepared for threat of co-ordinated sabotage attacks by Russia and China, a classified EU intelligence report has warned
inews.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
"Russia 'perfecting' China's sabotage tactics for war against West"
This has surely been known, given intelligence reports from various European nation-states. The issue is, their governments seldom listen to the intelligence community.
inews.co.uk/news/russia-...
This has surely been known, given intelligence reports from various European nation-states. The issue is, their governments seldom listen to the intelligence community.
inews.co.uk/news/russia-...
Pardon me?
EXCLUSIVE: Sean Duffy will announce expedited plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, his first major action as interim NASA administrator.
Duffy to announce nuclear reactor on the moon
This is the first major agency effort by the interim NASA administrator, who is also the Transportation secretary and a former Fox News host.
www.politico.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Pardon me?
"Russian and Chinese navies carry out artillery and anti-submarine drills in Sea of Japan"
It is abundantly clear China cannot & should not claim to be peaceful whilst accusing every other Southeast and East Asian country of aggressive & counter-peaceful behaviour.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
It is abundantly clear China cannot & should not claim to be peaceful whilst accusing every other Southeast and East Asian country of aggressive & counter-peaceful behaviour.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Russian and Chinese navies carry out artillery and anti-submarine drills in Sea of Japan
The Russian and Chinese navies are carrying out artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan as part of scheduled joint exercises, the Russian Pacific Fleet was quoted as saying on Sunday.
www.reuters.com
August 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"Russian and Chinese navies carry out artillery and anti-submarine drills in Sea of Japan"
It is abundantly clear China cannot & should not claim to be peaceful whilst accusing every other Southeast and East Asian country of aggressive & counter-peaceful behaviour.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
It is abundantly clear China cannot & should not claim to be peaceful whilst accusing every other Southeast and East Asian country of aggressive & counter-peaceful behaviour.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
This gave me an idea for a great custom license plate in Sweden. 🫡
US 8964 is not a custom license plate. And presumably there also are HK 8964, CN 8964, UK 8964, CCP 8964, etc. license plates. I sincerely hope the owners of those license plates on their vehicles don't get into this kind of crazy trouble. AM 8964, OTOH...
August 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
This gave me an idea for a great custom license plate in Sweden. 🫡
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US 8964 is not a custom license plate. And presumably there also are HK 8964, CN 8964, UK 8964, CCP 8964, etc. license plates. I sincerely hope the owners of those license plates on their vehicles don't get into this kind of crazy trouble. AM 8964, OTOH...
August 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
US 8964 is not a custom license plate. And presumably there also are HK 8964, CN 8964, UK 8964, CCP 8964, etc. license plates. I sincerely hope the owners of those license plates on their vehicles don't get into this kind of crazy trouble. AM 8964, OTOH...
"Cambodia and Thailand have agreed a ceasefire."
Wonderful news before it escalated further after the conflict had already displaced 100 000s of people.
www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailan...
Wonderful news before it escalated further after the conflict had already displaced 100 000s of people.
www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailan...
As it happened: Thai, Cambodian leaders agree to ceasefire after five days of fighting
The prime ministers of both countries held talks in Kuala Lumpur mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
www.channelnewsasia.com
July 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"Cambodia and Thailand have agreed a ceasefire."
Wonderful news before it escalated further after the conflict had already displaced 100 000s of people.
www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailan...
Wonderful news before it escalated further after the conflict had already displaced 100 000s of people.
www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailan...
"Britain is ready to fight in the Pacific if conflict breaks out over Taiwan, the Defence Secretary has said."
Big statement from the UK. Hopefully no conflict will ever arise of course.
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
Big statement from the UK. Hopefully no conflict will ever arise of course.
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
Britain ‘ready to fight’ over Taiwan
Defence Secretary: ‘If we have to fight, Australia and the UK are nations that will fight together’
www.telegraph.co.uk
July 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"Britain is ready to fight in the Pacific if conflict breaks out over Taiwan, the Defence Secretary has said."
Big statement from the UK. Hopefully no conflict will ever arise of course.
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
Big statement from the UK. Hopefully no conflict will ever arise of course.
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
I see this as worrying. Not because they're not able to integrate into society but rather that the HK & CPC government will see this as a reason to integrate mandarin even further as the professional working language.
A survey by Hang Seng University found nearly 70% of spouses and 85% of children of those entering Hong Kong through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme were dissatisfied with their lives in Hong Kong. Weak Cantonese skills are their biggest obstacle
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Spouses, children of top talent unhappy with life in Hong Kong: university study
Hang Seng University study finds nearly 70 per cent of spouses, 85 per cent of children reported feeling dissatisfied with life in Hong Kong.
www.scmp.com
July 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I see this as worrying. Not because they're not able to integrate into society but rather that the HK & CPC government will see this as a reason to integrate mandarin even further as the professional working language.
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God, just awful. And so you can get away with anything if you flatter Trump, huh?
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
The United States on Thursday lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar's ruling generals, two weeks after the head of the ruling junta praised President Donald Trump and called for an easing of sanctions in a letter responding to a tariff warning.
www.reuters.com
July 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
God, just awful. And so you can get away with anything if you flatter Trump, huh?
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
The Labour government plan to re-establish extradition cooperation with Hong Kong. The move is both inexplainable and offer no safety whatsoever for the many activists who currently reside in the UK. Claiming it will be done "case-by-case" is not enough.
www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/nationa...
www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/nationa...
Ministers urged to explain plans which could re-establish Hong Kong extraditions
The move could put at risk dissident Hongkongers who have fled to the UK to avoid recrimination by the Chinese government, a senior Tory warned.
www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Labour government plan to re-establish extradition cooperation with Hong Kong. The move is both inexplainable and offer no safety whatsoever for the many activists who currently reside in the UK. Claiming it will be done "case-by-case" is not enough.
www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/nationa...
www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/nationa...
Whilst firing 1300 staffers and still not sure of the amount of those fired who spoke mandarin and how these "lay-offs" will affect their relations with China (and all that comes with). U.S foreign affairs is a mess.
The State Department has shuttered the team involved in South China Sea security, getting rid of top experts on the subject at a time when the administration says security in the region is a priority.
State Dept. cuts China experts as administration says countering Beijing top priority
The State Department has shuttered the team involved in South China Sea security, getting rid of top experts on the subject at a time when the administration says security in the region is a priority.
n.pr
July 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Whilst firing 1300 staffers and still not sure of the amount of those fired who spoke mandarin and how these "lay-offs" will affect their relations with China (and all that comes with). U.S foreign affairs is a mess.
Eh. Lots of misinformation here. Iran has continuously attacked the U.S, caused havoc in Syria and Iraq for decades. This being done by proxies does not equate to them not being responsible.
Is a full-scale war troubling? Of course but so is acting as if Iran has '"never" attacked anyone either.
Is a full-scale war troubling? Of course but so is acting as if Iran has '"never" attacked anyone either.
Trump’s attack against Iran is illegal and immoral. And any leader who tells you otherwise is lying to you.
June 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Eh. Lots of misinformation here. Iran has continuously attacked the U.S, caused havoc in Syria and Iraq for decades. This being done by proxies does not equate to them not being responsible.
Is a full-scale war troubling? Of course but so is acting as if Iran has '"never" attacked anyone either.
Is a full-scale war troubling? Of course but so is acting as if Iran has '"never" attacked anyone either.
I wish they'd make a detailed list of what this "positive progress" is and how the economy has been boosted cause to me and everyone else, it looks like a complete disaster that's only getting worse.
China's top official on HK affairs has praised the city's leader for making "positive progress" in boosting the economy and improving people's livelihoods. In full: buff.ly/jLZTluL
Beijing official praises HK leader for 'positive progress' in boosting economy
China's top official on HK affairs has praised the city's leader for making "positive progress" in boosting the economy and improving people's livelihoods.
buff.ly
June 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I wish they'd make a detailed list of what this "positive progress" is and how the economy has been boosted cause to me and everyone else, it looks like a complete disaster that's only getting worse.
And many don't have access to transport or alternative accommodation outside the city. It is quite sadly clear this conflict has the possibility of turning into yet another humanitarian disaster.
“Evacuate Tehran” is like saying “evacuate London” - it’s a city of 9 million people.
Trump is demented. And the whole world is in danger. #r4today
Trump is demented. And the whole world is in danger. #r4today
June 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
And many don't have access to transport or alternative accommodation outside the city. It is quite sadly clear this conflict has the possibility of turning into yet another humanitarian disaster.
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ICE crossed a line in LA
June 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
ICE crossed a line in LA
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Among the 1 million Hongkongers who took the streets on June 9th, 2019: old and young, people in wheelchairs, etc. All of whom really f**king love Hong Kong. And are now regularly branded as "rioters" by the Hong Kong government -- and pro-Beijingers, many of whom have never set foot in Hong Kong.
June 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Among the 1 million Hongkongers who took the streets on June 9th, 2019: old and young, people in wheelchairs, etc. All of whom really f**king love Hong Kong. And are now regularly branded as "rioters" by the Hong Kong government -- and pro-Beijingers, many of whom have never set foot in Hong Kong.
I wonder why..😬
From the Tourism Board, total consumption by visitors to Hong Kong (HKD):
2018 -
Same-day visitors $78.761 billion
Overnight visitors $193.551 billion
2024 -
Same-day visitors $27.864 billion
Overnight visitors $120.483 billion
(Free link 🎁)
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/w...
2018 -
Same-day visitors $78.761 billion
Overnight visitors $193.551 billion
2024 -
Same-day visitors $27.864 billion
Overnight visitors $120.483 billion
(Free link 🎁)
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/w...
Hong Kong Looks for Ways to Win Back Big-Spending Tourists
www.nytimes.com
June 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I wonder why..😬
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Musk should be asked about this in every interview he does now and forever. To ignore it is a dereliction of duty.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
May 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Musk should be asked about this in every interview he does now and forever. To ignore it is a dereliction of duty.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
MUTV commentators calling Hong Kong a country ☺️☺️
May 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
MUTV commentators calling Hong Kong a country ☺️☺️
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In 🇨🇦 election news, Paul Chiang, the Liberal Party candidate for Markham-Unionville, encouraged supporters to take Conservative candidate Joe Tay (running in a different riding) to the Chinese Consultate, as he has a HK$1 million bounty for national security offences
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
GTA Liberal candidate apologizes for suggesting people claim China's bounty on Conservative | CBC News
A Liberal candidate running for re-election in a battleground GTA riding is apologizing after suggesting people attempt to claim a Chinese bounty on a local Conservative candidate.
www.cbc.ca
March 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
In 🇨🇦 election news, Paul Chiang, the Liberal Party candidate for Markham-Unionville, encouraged supporters to take Conservative candidate Joe Tay (running in a different riding) to the Chinese Consultate, as he has a HK$1 million bounty for national security offences
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Reuters report satellite images show fresh Chinese bomber deployments in the South China Sea.
This comes as U.S Secretary of DefensePete Hegseth visits Ferdinand Marcos and calls on both countries to stand shoulder to shoulder against China.
Matters are slowly escalating..
This comes as U.S Secretary of DefensePete Hegseth visits Ferdinand Marcos and calls on both countries to stand shoulder to shoulder against China.
Matters are slowly escalating..
March 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Reuters report satellite images show fresh Chinese bomber deployments in the South China Sea.
This comes as U.S Secretary of DefensePete Hegseth visits Ferdinand Marcos and calls on both countries to stand shoulder to shoulder against China.
Matters are slowly escalating..
This comes as U.S Secretary of DefensePete Hegseth visits Ferdinand Marcos and calls on both countries to stand shoulder to shoulder against China.
Matters are slowly escalating..
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Mediating between police and protesters to try and prevent escalation makes you a rioter in Hong Kong. The absurdity never ends.
HK social worker Jackie Chen has been found guilty of rioting during a protest in 2019, following a retrial that came after the government's appeal.
In full: buff.ly/3Pwcmaw
In full: buff.ly/3Pwcmaw
HK social worker Jackie Chen found guilty of rioting after retrial
HK social worker Jackie Chen has been found guilty of rioting during a protest in 2019, following a retrial that came after the government's appeal.
buff.ly
March 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Mediating between police and protesters to try and prevent escalation makes you a rioter in Hong Kong. The absurdity never ends.
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Befria HK's @angelagui.bsky.social comments in Sweden's Dagens Nyheter newspaper on the deportation of at least 40 Uyghur men from Thailand to China, and the lack of an acceptable response from the Swedish government.
Article in Swedish.
tinyurl.com/5xp8fcpm
#HongKong #EastTurkestan #Xinjiang
Article in Swedish.
tinyurl.com/5xp8fcpm
#HongKong #EastTurkestan #Xinjiang
Angela Gui: Maria Malmer Stenergard tiger om våra vänners kränkningar
Thailand har utvisat minst fyrtio uiguriska män till Kina där de riskerar att dödas. Men Sverige låtsas som ingenting, skriver Angela Gui.
tinyurl.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Befria HK's @angelagui.bsky.social comments in Sweden's Dagens Nyheter newspaper on the deportation of at least 40 Uyghur men from Thailand to China, and the lack of an acceptable response from the Swedish government.
Article in Swedish.
tinyurl.com/5xp8fcpm
#HongKong #EastTurkestan #Xinjiang
Article in Swedish.
tinyurl.com/5xp8fcpm
#HongKong #EastTurkestan #Xinjiang