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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 18h

Thank you Cindy Yu of The Times for making the moral and economic case for maintaining the ‘5+1’ #BNO pathway. The UK government must provide reassurance for over 200,000 BNOs on their futures by ensuring that the current scheme remains unchanged.

www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

Hong Kong’s migrants are the ones we need

Tightening the rules makes life harder for 160,000 highly educated and employable refugees

www.thetimes.com

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 4d

📑 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...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 6d

Harassing and intimidating family members of overseas activists in the name of national security is a complete disgrace. We stand with Anna Kwok and all those peacefully advocating for #HongKong, and condemn any act of #transnationalrepression.

www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-ne...

Wanted activist Anna Kwok’s father met her daughter for insurance policy handling, court hears

The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts heard on Wednesday that the father of wanted activist Anna Kwok Fung-yee allegedly attempted to manage his daughter’s insurance policy, leading to his prosecution ...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 7d

Revisit highlights here: donorbox.org/hong-kong-wa...

Hong Kong Watch annual crowdfunding 2025 | Hong Kong Watch (Powered by Donorbox)

*Please scroll down for the English version.香港監察年度眾籌2025有關捐款安全及捐助者禮遇的資訊可見此處。香港監察期望籌集£50K，用以發展來年的國際人權工作。邀請你與我們同行，一起繼續捍衛世界各地香港人的自由與權利。未來計劃香港監察致力就難題尋求切實可行的解決方案。展望2026年，你的慷慨支持能夠幫助我們：因應英國移民白皮書，爭取維持BNO簽證計劃...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 7d

Our hunger strike challenge, led by Benedict Rogers and Ray Wong, came to a close on 2 October. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to reject Beijing’s National Day, remember those who have sacrificed, and stand with those who remain oppressed.

#FastforFreedom #ResisttheCCP

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 11d

Join our Patron Miriam Lexmann MEP, @sarahmcneer.bsky.social of @amnesty.org and our Senior Research and Policy Advisor Thomas Benson in @europarl.europa.eu on 15 October for a policy roundtable on #HongKong’s special status in law👇

Sign up here: forms.gle/Zp85yasAoJLn...

Hong Kong Watch report launch: The strategic manipulation of Hong Kong’s autonomy & policy implications for the EU 香港監察報告發布會：中國對香港自治的策略式操控及其對歐盟的政策影響

Hong Kong Watch is launching our latest research report on Hong Kong’s autonomy and special privileges, titled The Limits of Autonomy: a review of Hong Kong’s special status under ‘one country, two sy...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 11d

Outlining what Pope Leo should do about China, our co-founder and Trustee Benedict Rogers stresses that he should recognise Beijing’s threat to freedom of religion or belief in #HongKong and call for #FreeJimmyLai 👇

www.ucanews.com/news/pope-le...

Pope Leo XIV Must Unveil a Bold New Approach to China - UCA News

An analysis of the Vatican's policy on China, urging Pope Leo XIV to champion social justice, demand the release of political prisoners like Jimmy Lai, and move away from the current Sino-Vatican agre...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 13d

Learn more here: donorbox.org/hong-kong-wa...

Hong Kong Watch annual crowdfunding 2025 | Hong Kong Watch (Powered by Donorbox)

*Please scroll down for the English version.香港監察年度眾籌2025有關捐款安全及捐助者禮遇的資訊可見此處。香港監察期望籌集£50K，用以發展來年的國際人權工作。邀請你與我們同行，一起繼續捍衛世界各地香港人的自由與權利。未來計劃香港監察致力就難題尋求切實可行的解決方案。展望2026年，你的慷慨支持能夠幫助我們：因應英國移民白皮書，爭取維持BNO簽證計劃...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 13d

On day 1 of our three-day hunger strike challenge in protest against Beijing’s National Day and in solidarity with those oppressed, our co-founder and Trustee Benedict Rogers shares his powerful reflection 👇

youtu.be/Ryd_YjnreYk

#FastforFreedom #ResisttheCCP

Hong Kong Watch hunger strike challenge | Day 1

YouTube video by Hong Kong Watch

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 14d

Learn more here: donorbox.org/hong-kong-wa...

Hong Kong Watch annual crowdfunding 2025 | Hong Kong Watch (Powered by Donorbox)

*Please scroll down for the English version.香港監察年度眾籌2025有關捐款安全及捐助者禮遇的資訊可見此處。香港監察期望籌集£50K，用以發展來年的國際人權工作。邀請你與我們同行，一起繼續捍衛世界各地香港人的自由與權利。未來計劃香港監察致力就難題尋求切實可行的解決方案。展望2026年，你的慷慨支持能夠幫助我們：因應英國移民白皮書，爭取維持BNO簽證計劃...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 14d

Beginning tomorrow, Hong Kong Watch will hold a three-day hunger strike challenge, led by our co-founder and Trustee Benedict Rogers and others, to reject the CCP’s National Day and stand in solidarity with the people of #HongKong.

youtu.be/PJ56SFRev4Y

Hong Kong Watch hunger strike challenge | 1 day to go

YouTube video by Hong Kong Watch

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 19d

This month, we were pleased to be joined by our 🇨🇦 Patron Senator Leo Housakos for meetings with the National Security Council at the White House, Members of Congress and other policymakers in 🇺🇸, to discuss Indo-Pacific strategies and China policy.

www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 20d

As the CCP prepares to celebrate its 76 years of rule, Hong Kong Watch will conduct a three-day hunger strike beginning on 30 September to stand against #humanrights repression in #HongKong and beyond.

Learn more and join us here: forms.gle/Ut3zAHtPBKnB...

Donate here: donorbox.org/hong-kong-wa...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you Sky News for featuring exiled #HongKong activists living under the shadow of #transnationalrepression in 🇬🇧, including our Advisor Finn Lau. It is high time the UK government protected their safety by blocking the 🇨🇳 super embassy.

news.sky.com/story/i-dont...

'I don't feel safe in UK': The exiles with £100k bounties on their heads

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 21d

Our heartfelt thanks to @jeanyip3.bsky.social for clarifying the recent rumours about 🇨🇦 Hong Kong Pathway and for reaffirming her commitment to the people of #HongKong at a gala event with our Chair of Trustees Aileen Calverley 👇

www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 25d

Honoured to join our 🇨🇦 Patron Senator Leo Housakos for a vital chat with 🇺🇸 Representative Rob Wittman on 🇨🇳 threat. We unpacked trade and defence ties, and highlighted the urgency of robust Canada-US parliamentary relations.

Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 25d

Privileged to join our 🇨🇦 Patron Senator Leo Housakos for a productive meeting with 🇺🇸 Senator Bill Hagerty, to discuss the crucial role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening US-Canada relations, with a focus on Indo-Pacific strategy to counter 🇨🇳 aggression.

Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 28d

Hong Kong Watch is aiming to raise £50K to develop our international human rights work in 2026. Join us as we continue to stand with the people of #HongKong 👇

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 28d

In this article on Jimmy Lai, our Senior Research and Policy Advisor Thomas Benson cautions against prioritising 🇨🇳 trade over human rights. Keir Starmer should uphold our values and secure the release of this 🇬🇧 citizen jailed in #HongKong. #FreeJimmyLai

www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · Sep 10

We stand with @samuelbickett.bsky.social and all political prisoners enduring physical, sexual and systemic abuse in #HongKong. International governments and bodies must heed their cry and act urgently to end atrocities happening behind prison walls.

nypost.com/2025/09/07/o...

Exclusive | I was an American political prisoner in Hong Kong — and saw the savagery and squalor firsthand

I first heard the shouting as my cellmates and I were preparing for bed in the hospital wing of Hong Kong’s Lai Chi Kok prison.

nypost.com

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · Sep 8

‪Read our press release here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...

https://www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2025/9/5/mps-join-hong-kong-watchs-call-to-maintain-the-51-bno-pathway‬

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · Sep 5

📑 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments in #HongKong: August 2025

In August, Jimmy Lai’s trial entered its final stage, a journalist’s work visa renewal was denied, and overseas activists’ passports were cancelled.

Read more here: www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our heartfelt thanks to ‪@blairmcdougall.com‬, Tom Tugendhat MP, @charlotte2153.bsky.social, James Naish MP and Christopher Mung for joining us, Benedict Rogers and #BNO Hong Kongers today in calling on the UK government to maintain the ‘5+1’ pathway.

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our Senior Research and Policy Advisor Thomas Benson urges the UK government to stand by its promise to the people of #HongKong by maintaining the ‘5+1’ pathway which enables #BNO Hong Kongers to regain their 🇬🇧 citizenship lost in 1997.

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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our co-founder and Trustee Benedict Rogers stresses that 🇬🇧 is the home of #BNO Hong Kongers and calls on the UK government to live up to its promise by maintaining the ‘5+1’ pathway.

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