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Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in July 2021

Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in July 2021

News, Reports, BriefingGuest User9 August 2021Hong Kong, democracy

HKW responds to President Biden's announcement of temporary safe haven for Hong Kongers

HKW responds to President Biden's announcement of temporary safe haven for Hong Kongers

NewsGuest User5 August 2021US, lifeboat

Tong Ying-kit's 9 year NSL sentence sets a grim precedent that will open the path to further arrests, prosecutions, and political trials

Tong Ying-kit's 9 year NSL sentence sets a grim precedent that will open the path to further arrests, prosecutions, and political trials

NewsGuest User30 July 2021Hong Kong, democracy

On the eve of exit bans pro-democracy activists and local HK groups call for Congress to pass lifeboat legislation

On the eve of exit bans pro-democracy activists and local HK groups call for Congress to pass lifeboat legislation

NewsGuest User22 July 2021lifeboat, US, Hong Kong

A cross-party group of twenty-two prominent parliamentarians call on HSBC to unfreeze Ted Hui’s bank accounts

NewsGuest User16 July 2021Hong Kong, UK, Letter

Press Release: Hong Kong Watch Co-founder and Chief Executive Awarded International Religious Freedom Champion Award for Advocacy Leadership

Press Release: Hong Kong Watch Co-founder and Chief Executive Awarded International Religious Freedom Champion Award for Advocacy Leadership

NewsHong Kong Watch15 July 2021Media

The EU’s overtures to Chinese officials shows that the battle to stop CAI is about to start once again

The EU’s overtures to Chinese officials shows that the battle to stop CAI is about to start once again

News, ReportsGuest User13 July 2021EU, Hong Kong

Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in June 2021

Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in June 2021

Reports, Briefing, NewsGuest User12 July 2021Hong Kong, democracy, Rule of Law

Hong Kong Watch receives Democracy Courage Tribute award from World Movement for Democracy

Hong Kong Watch receives Democracy Courage Tribute award from World Movement for Democracy

NewsHong Kong Watch8 July 2021

The European Parliament’s joint-resolution outlines a clear package of measures to respond to the crisis in Hong Kong

The European Parliament’s joint-resolution outlines a clear package of measures to respond to the crisis in Hong Kong

NewsGuest User8 July 2021EU, lifeboat, sanctions, no extradition, UN

Hong Kong Watch welcomes the Home Affairs Select Committee’s call for the UK Government to meet the gaps in its BNO visa scheme

Hong Kong Watch welcomes the Home Affairs Select Committee’s call for the UK Government to meet the gaps in its BNO visa scheme

NewsGuest User7 July 2021BNO

HKW statement on the first anniversary of the National Security Law

HKW statement on the first anniversary of the National Security Law

NewsGuest User1 July 2021Hong Kong, democracy

One year on from the National Security Law: A message from Lord Patten

One year on from the National Security Law: A message from Lord Patten

View, NewsHong Kong Watch1 July 2021Media

NEW RESEARCH: As the crackdown continues, UK government must improve lifeline for Hong Kongers and BNOs

NEW RESEARCH: As the crackdown continues, UK government must improve lifeline for Hong Kongers and BNOs

Reports, News, LongReadHong Kong Watch30 June 2021BNO, ILC, UK

Hong Kong Watch announces new patrons in US, Canada and UK in Global Advocacy Drive

Hong Kong Watch announces new patrons in US, Canada and UK in Global Advocacy Drive

NewsHong Kong Watch29 June 2021Global, US, Canada, UK

Toomey and Van Hollen Urge Pres. Biden to Hold CCP Accountable for Apple Daily Shutdown by using Hong Kong Autonomy Act

Toomey and Van Hollen Urge Pres. Biden to Hold CCP Accountable for Apple Daily Shutdown by using Hong Kong Autonomy Act

NewsHong Kong Watch26 June 2021sanctions, US, Global

31 European Parliamentarians condemn the closing of Apple Daily newspaper and call on Carrie Lam to release all the journalists arrested under the National Security Law

31 European Parliamentarians condemn the closing of Apple Daily newspaper and call on Carrie Lam to release all the journalists arrested under the National Security Law

NewsGuest User24 June 2021Hong Kong, EU, democracy, Letter

Twenty parliamentarians call for an audit of the financial assets of Hong Kong officials in Canada

Twenty parliamentarians call for an audit of the financial assets of Hong Kong officials in Canada

NewsGuest User23 June 2021sanctions, Canada, Hong Kong, Letter

Beijing's closure of Apple Daily is an all-out assault on press freedom in Hong Kong

Beijing's closure of Apple Daily is an all-out assault on press freedom in Hong Kong

NewsGuest User23 June 2021Hong Kong, democracy, Rule of Law

There is no excuse for UK inaction on Hong Kong sanctions

There is no excuse for UK inaction on Hong Kong sanctions

News, ReportsGuest User18 June 2021sanctions, Rule of Law, Hong Kong