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
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Website: www.befriahongkong.se
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FB: @LiberateBefriaHK
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HK authorities are considering invoking the homegrown security law for the first time to ban two overseas political groups they deem subversive from operating in the city. In full: buff.ly/ypzt3wN
HK gov't mulls banning 2 'subversive' overseas political groups
HK authorities are considering invoking the homegrown security law for the first time to ban two overseas political groups they deem subversive from operating in the city.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:15 AM
HK authorities are considering invoking the homegrown security law for the first time to ban two overseas political groups they deem subversive from operating in the city. In full: buff.ly/ypzt3wN
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HK authorities have arrested 29 people over alleged attempts to sabotage next month’s “patriots only” legislative race, the city’s security chief has said. In full: buff.ly/IItmuIf
29 arrested over attempts to sabotage legislative polls: HK security chief
HK authorities have arrested 29 people over alleged attempts to sabotage next month’s “patriots only” legislative race, the city’s security chief has said.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
HK authorities have arrested 29 people over alleged attempts to sabotage next month’s “patriots only” legislative race, the city’s security chief has said. In full: buff.ly/IItmuIf
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This deeply troubling account of #TransnationalRepression is yet further evidence of the surveillance tactics the proposed 🇨🇳 super embassy would embolden. 🇬🇧 must prioritise its national security and the safety of its diasporic communities.
#StopSuperSurveillance #DefendDiasporas
#StopSuperSurveillance #DefendDiasporas
Chinese spies are everywhere in UK. I’ve been followed to the pub
A dissident living in London reveals how agents have infiltrated British institutions, watching, following and feeding information back home
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This deeply troubling account of #TransnationalRepression is yet further evidence of the surveillance tactics the proposed 🇨🇳 super embassy would embolden. 🇬🇧 must prioritise its national security and the safety of its diasporic communities.
#StopSuperSurveillance #DefendDiasporas
#StopSuperSurveillance #DefendDiasporas
Story from Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish):
"Report: Chinese influence on Swedish universities leads to self-censorship"
tinyurl.com/ypuhmrwh
#CCP #China #TNR #AcademicFreedom
"Report: Chinese influence on Swedish universities leads to self-censorship"
tinyurl.com/ypuhmrwh
#CCP #China #TNR #AcademicFreedom
Rapport: Kinesisk påverkan på svenska universitet leder till självcensur
Kinesiska tjänstemän misstänks ha dykt upp på föreläsningar om politiskt känsliga ämnen. Forskare har nekats visum till Kina
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November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Story from Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish):
"Report: Chinese influence on Swedish universities leads to self-censorship"
tinyurl.com/ypuhmrwh
#CCP #China #TNR #AcademicFreedom
"Report: Chinese influence on Swedish universities leads to self-censorship"
tinyurl.com/ypuhmrwh
#CCP #China #TNR #AcademicFreedom
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The Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (HKPPA) has called off an exhibition after Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) pulled its venue, citing "emergency maintenance." In full: buff.ly/DURoXKl
Photojournalist group axes exhibition after university pulled venue, citing 'emergency maintenance'
The Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (HKPPA) has called off an exhibition after Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) pulled its venue, citing "emergency maintenance."
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (HKPPA) has called off an exhibition after Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) pulled its venue, citing "emergency maintenance." In full: buff.ly/DURoXKl
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Hong Kong British National (Overseas) passport holders will retain a five-year pathway to permanent settlement, the UK government has announced in what it calls the "biggest overhaul" of its legal migration system in 50 years. In full: buff.ly/xcgkpJV
Hong Kong BNO pathway unaffected by UK immigration overhaul
Hong Kong British National (Overseas) passport holders will retain a five-year pathway to permanent settlement, the UK government has announced in what it calls the "biggest overhaul" of its legal migration...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Hong Kong British National (Overseas) passport holders will retain a five-year pathway to permanent settlement, the UK government has announced in what it calls the "biggest overhaul" of its legal migration system in 50 years. In full: buff.ly/xcgkpJV
Brian Kern/Kong Tsung-gan/江松澗 posts a translation from French of an interview with @carmenlau.bsky.social of Hong Kong Democracy Council.
tinyurl.com/46ua294j
#HongKong #CarmenLau #NSL #TNR
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#HongKong #CarmenLau #NSL #TNR
Beijing has put a €120,000 bounty on her head
An interview in London with Carmen Lau
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November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Brian Kern/Kong Tsung-gan/江松澗 posts a translation from French of an interview with @carmenlau.bsky.social of Hong Kong Democracy Council.
tinyurl.com/46ua294j
#HongKong #CarmenLau #NSL #TNR
tinyurl.com/46ua294j
#HongKong #CarmenLau #NSL #TNR
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission releases its 2025 annual report. Chapter 12, starting with page 650, focuses on Hong Kong.
www.uscc.gov/annual-repor...
#CCP #NSL #HongKong
www.uscc.gov/annual-repor...
#CCP #NSL #HongKong
2025 Annual Report to Congress
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
www.uscc.gov
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission releases its 2025 annual report. Chapter 12, starting with page 650, focuses on Hong Kong.
www.uscc.gov/annual-repor...
#CCP #NSL #HongKong
www.uscc.gov/annual-repor...
#CCP #NSL #HongKong
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An elderly HK man has been arrested on suspicion of publishing "seditious" social media posts and inciting people not to vote in the upcoming "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) elections. In full: buff.ly/KnpQabS
HK man arrested over alleged 'seditious' posts urging election boycott
An elderly HK man has been arrested on suspicion of publishing "seditious" social media posts and inciting people not to vote in the upcoming "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) elections.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
An elderly HK man has been arrested on suspicion of publishing "seditious" social media posts and inciting people not to vote in the upcoming "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) elections. In full: buff.ly/KnpQabS
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Britain's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned on Tuesday that China was using spies disguised as headhunters to recruit parliamentarians, amid concern over Beijing's activities in the UK. In full: buff.ly/5fjyHq0
UK's MI5 warns MPs over Chinese spies posing as headhunters
Britain's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned on Tuesday that China was using spies disguised as headhunters to recruit parliamentarians, amid concern over Beijing's activities in the UK.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Britain's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned on Tuesday that China was using spies disguised as headhunters to recruit parliamentarians, amid concern over Beijing's activities in the UK. In full: buff.ly/5fjyHq0
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Tai Kwun's art book fair will not be returning this year, the Central arts hub has confirmed. In full: buff.ly/2WBrvxE
Tai Kwun's art book fair will not return following 5-year run
Tai Kwun's art book fair will not be returning this year, the Central arts hub has confirmed.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Tai Kwun's art book fair will not be returning this year, the Central arts hub has confirmed. In full: buff.ly/2WBrvxE
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Rotten and appalling conflict of interest that will have @ucl.ac.uk's #HongKong students sick to their stomachs.
How can Victor Chu defend their #FreedomofSpeech while advising #HK Chief Exec John Lee on jailing political prisoners like #JimmyLai?
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
How can Victor Chu defend their #FreedomofSpeech while advising #HK Chief Exec John Lee on jailing political prisoners like #JimmyLai?
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Rotten and appalling conflict of interest that will have @ucl.ac.uk's #HongKong students sick to their stomachs.
How can Victor Chu defend their #FreedomofSpeech while advising #HK Chief Exec John Lee on jailing political prisoners like #JimmyLai?
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
How can Victor Chu defend their #FreedomofSpeech while advising #HK Chief Exec John Lee on jailing political prisoners like #JimmyLai?
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
From The Telegraph: 'UCL chairman failed to declare links to Hong Kong’s pro-China leader'
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#HongKong #CCP
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#HongKong #CCP
November 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
From The Telegraph: 'UCL chairman failed to declare links to Hong Kong’s pro-China leader'
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#HongKong #CCP
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#HongKong #CCP
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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.
apnews.com
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...