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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Jun 26

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...

UK's 'China Audit' prizes trade over national security, critics say

Government stresses importance of business, economic growth and Chinese students

asia.nikkei.com

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RSF @rsf.org · Jun 24

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

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Jun 23

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.

RSF @rsf.org · Jun 23

#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.

🔗 rsf.org/en/four-year...

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · May 3

Is there a tool that allows me to share on both platforms at the same time? But it’ll be troublesome if I have typos (often) or if I have to delete/edit something

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · May 2

@werahobhouse.bsky.social grew up in West Germany & referenced philosopher Karl Popper’s The Open Society and Its Enemies.

“I know what the Eastern Bloc was like, how people were restricted. I know about authoritarian countries and the quite wilful decisions they make without any explanation.”

Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · May 2

@werahobhouse.bsky.social insisted she answered questions by HK immigration officers, unlike what HK accused her of.

She said her son conducts research on Buddhism in HK, which is actually funded by the HK gov.

“For him, I think it was in many ways a bigger wake-up call than for me.”

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · May 2

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...

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

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · May 2

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.

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · May 2

First time Hong Kong in “very serious” situation

lokman tsui @lokman.org · May 2

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.

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

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · May 2

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/...

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...

www.info.gov.hk

Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Apr 30

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...

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...

theworld.org

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Apr 28

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.

thecollectivehk.com/47%e4%ba%ba%...

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Apr 25

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...

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RSF @rsf.org · Apr 18

#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，…

aamacau.com

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Hong Kong Accountability Archive @hkaccountability.bsky.social · Apr 9

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.

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Apr 4

Jimmy’s Instagram as a circus artist:

www.instagram.com/jwochun

Login • Instagram

Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Apr 4

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?...

Jimmy Wong's MESMERISING aerial routine comes with a twist! | Auditions | BGT Unseen

YouTube video by Britain's Got Talent

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Apr 3

About Circle 19: www.circle19.org

Circle 19 for the Right to Information in the People's Republic of China

An independent group supporting the right to information in the People's Republic of China Circle 19 for the right to information in the People's Republic of China is an independent group composed of...

www.circle19.org

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Apr 3

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...

The right to information: a value rooted in Chinese culture, a necessity for tomorrow’s China – – International Journalism Festival

www.journalismfestival.com

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Mar 27

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...

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

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Mar 25

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.
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

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Yuen Chan @yuenchan.bsky.social · Mar 21

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.

WenHao @wenhao.bsky.social · Mar 20

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.

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WenHao @wenhao.bsky.social · Mar 20

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

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Mar 20

Although Wokingham is outside of London, many local residents are from Hong Kong, Ng said. Another local council may debate a similar motion soon.

"We have a duty to speak out on the concern of the people," he said.

Motion starts at 2:52:36
www.youtube.com/live/wmwsDCO...

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Kris Cheng @krislc.bsky.social · Mar 20

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.

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