#FreeJimmyLai #US
U.S. Government and Senators Condemn Chinese Communist Party Government for Further Eroding Hongkongers' Freedom
The vice-president of the United State Mike Pence, State Secretary Mike Pompeo and senators including Marco Rubio and Mitt Romney have voiced support for Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, after Lai, his two sons and 4 management executives from Next Media were arrested by the Hong Kong Police.
Using #FreeJimmyLai as a hashtag, Pence reiterated his support for Lai and "all freedom loving people of Hong Kong", while Pompeo pointed out that the arrests are "further proof that the CCP has eviscerated Hong Kong’s freedoms and eroded the rights of its people."
Source: Stand News #Aug11
Twitter: Mike Pence; Mike Pompeo
Further Reading:
Hong Kong Arrests Jimmy Lai, Media Mogul, Under National Security Law
www.nytimes.com/2020/08/09/world/asia/hong-kong-arrests-lai-national-security-law.html
Japanese Netizens Show Concern Over the Arrest of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist Agnes Chow
U.S. Government and Senators Condemn Chinese Communist Party Government for Further Eroding Hongkongers' Freedom
The vice-president of the United State Mike Pence, State Secretary Mike Pompeo and senators including Marco Rubio and Mitt Romney have voiced support for Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, after Lai, his two sons and 4 management executives from Next Media were arrested by the Hong Kong Police.
Using #FreeJimmyLai as a hashtag, Pence reiterated his support for Lai and "all freedom loving people of Hong Kong", while Pompeo pointed out that the arrests are "further proof that the CCP has eviscerated Hong Kong’s freedoms and eroded the rights of its people."
Source: Stand News #Aug11
Twitter: Mike Pence; Mike Pompeo
Further Reading:
Hong Kong Arrests Jimmy Lai, Media Mogul, Under National Security Law
www.nytimes.com/2020/08/09/world/asia/hong-kong-arrests-lai-national-security-law.html
Japanese Netizens Show Concern Over the Arrest of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist Agnes Chow
#FirstHand #Aug12
Hongkongers Voice Support for Apple Daily Founder Jimmy Lai As He Leaves Police Station
0020 | Prince Edward, Mongkok Police Station
As Jimmy Lai walked out of the police station, he received chants from the awaiting citizens: "Support Apple Daily, Support Til the End!"
He thanked the public by showing a thumb up as he got on his car to leave.
Lai posted bail of HKD$300,000 cash and HKD$200,000 in personnel to leave custody.
#JimmyLai #FreeJimmyLai #SupportAppleDaily
Hongkongers Voice Support for Apple Daily Founder Jimmy Lai As He Leaves Police Station
0020 | Prince Edward, Mongkok Police Station
As Jimmy Lai walked out of the police station, he received chants from the awaiting citizens: "Support Apple Daily, Support Til the End!"
He thanked the public by showing a thumb up as he got on his car to leave.
Lai posted bail of HKD$300,000 cash and HKD$200,000 in personnel to leave custody.
#JimmyLai #FreeJimmyLai #SupportAppleDaily
#FreeAgnes #FreeJimmyLai
#PoliticalOppression
China carrying out political purge in Hong Kong, arresting media tycoon and young activists
On 10 Aug, the Hong Kong Police arrested 10 people at once under the controversial National Security Law. Among them are 23-year-old activist Agnes Chow, and media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
Even though none of them have faced court yet, a Chinese official said those arrested should be severely punished.
The arrests raised international concerns on Hong Kong's situation.
China wants anyone who speaks against the government to be afraid and be silent. China wants Hong Kong to know that no one is safe, that HongKongers should succumb to its authority.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-11/agnes-chow-arrested-hong-kong-china-security-laws/12544476
#PoliticalOppression
China carrying out political purge in Hong Kong, arresting media tycoon and young activists
On 10 Aug, the Hong Kong Police arrested 10 people at once under the controversial National Security Law. Among them are 23-year-old activist Agnes Chow, and media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
Even though none of them have faced court yet, a Chinese official said those arrested should be severely punished.
The arrests raised international concerns on Hong Kong's situation.
China wants anyone who speaks against the government to be afraid and be silent. China wants Hong Kong to know that no one is safe, that HongKongers should succumb to its authority.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-11/agnes-chow-arrested-hong-kong-china-security-laws/12544476
www.abc.net.au
Activist Agnes Chow arrested as China accused of Hong Kong purge
Well-known activist Agnes Chow is among the latest arrests in Hong Kong under a new national security law, following the high-profile detaining of media owner Jimmy Lai.
... That's Why Ideas Are Bullet-Proof
On August 10, 2020, nearly 200 police were deployed to raid the Headquarters of Apple Daily, a newspaper in Hong Kong with pro-democracy leaning. On the same day, citing the allegations of national security law infringement, the police arrested the newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, his two sons, 4 management executives of Next Media and 3 pro-democracy activists Agnes Chow, Yu-hin Lee and Chong-chak Lee.
Political cartoonist Badiucao captured the insecurities of the power authorities facing a voice that is different from theirs.
Image: #Badiucao
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Aug11 #FreeAgnes #FreeJimmyLai #SupportAppleDaily #PressFreedom
On August 10, 2020, nearly 200 police were deployed to raid the Headquarters of Apple Daily, a newspaper in Hong Kong with pro-democracy leaning. On the same day, citing the allegations of national security law infringement, the police arrested the newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, his two sons, 4 management executives of Next Media and 3 pro-democracy activists Agnes Chow, Yu-hin Lee and Chong-chak Lee.
Political cartoonist Badiucao captured the insecurities of the power authorities facing a voice that is different from theirs.
Image: #Badiucao
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Aug11 #FreeAgnes #FreeJimmyLai #SupportAppleDaily #PressFreedom
#FreeJimmyLai
Lyricist Albert Leung on Jimmy Lai: "God Bless Good Men"
Albert Leung, a critically acclaimed lyricist in Hong Kong shared his impression of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai on Stand News, after Lai was arrested by the Hong Kong police over the allegation of national security violation:
"I was scheduled to host a talk show with Mr Jimmy Lai this Saturday on the Apple Members Site. Looking back, I hope this would be a commitment that could be fulfilled in the near future.
Those who judge others by themselves call Mr Lai as the financier, boss, or even web brigades bred for this exact purpose in vain, have only money and their personal interests in mind, lacking the concept of an individual self. To be frank, submitting article to Apple Daily for publication is a risky behaviour of itself…"
Source: Albert Leung @ Stand News #Aug11 #SupportAppleDaily #PressFreedom
Lyricist Albert Leung on Jimmy Lai: "God Bless Good Men"
Albert Leung, a critically acclaimed lyricist in Hong Kong shared his impression of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai on Stand News, after Lai was arrested by the Hong Kong police over the allegation of national security violation:
"I was scheduled to host a talk show with Mr Jimmy Lai this Saturday on the Apple Members Site. Looking back, I hope this would be a commitment that could be fulfilled in the near future.
Those who judge others by themselves call Mr Lai as the financier, boss, or even web brigades bred for this exact purpose in vain, have only money and their personal interests in mind, lacking the concept of an individual self. To be frank, submitting article to Apple Daily for publication is a risky behaviour of itself…"
Source: Albert Leung @ Stand News #Aug11 #SupportAppleDaily #PressFreedom
#FreeJimmyLai #PoliticalProsecution
HK Authorities Transport #JimmyLai with a Prison Vehicle for Category A Prisoner in Metal Chain, Former Correctional Officer: Political Dissents are Worse than Felons in China's Eyes
Source: Apple Daily #Dec12
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HK Authorities Transport #JimmyLai with a Prison Vehicle for Category A Prisoner in Metal Chain, Former Correctional Officer: Political Dissents are Worse than Felons in China's Eyes
Source: Apple Daily #Dec12
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HK Authorities Transport #JimmyLai with a Prison Vehicle for Category A Prisoner in Metal Chain, Former Correctional Officer: Political Dissents are Worse than Felons in China's Eyes
The founder of Next Digital and Apple Daily Jimmy Lai Chee-ying appeared handcuffed to a chain around his waist when he was leaving the Lai Chi Kok Reception Center on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
Lai was escorted by the Senior Correctional Officer to a special prison vehicle for "Category A prisoners" and taken to the West Kowloon Court for the first hearing.
A former correctional officer who asked not to be named said that the case of Jimmy Lai is very exceptional presumably due to the fact that he is a high-profile political figure.
According to the informant, it can be seen that "in the eyes of the Chinese, the 'crime' committed by Jimmy Lai is much more serious and deadly than the felonies."
Former social welfare sector lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun who is familiar with prisoners' rights said that the photos show that Lai was immediately listed as "Category A prisoner" by the correctional officers, once he was charged under the national security law. This is an unusual practice.
He believed that it is because Lai is regarded as a "sensitive" political figure, and the Correctional Services Department may have received higher orders.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec12
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201212/MWTTSO3DKJFJNPF742OAJ35R5Q/
#Totalitarianism
HK Authorities Transport #JimmyLai with a Prison Vehicle for Category A Prisoner in Metal Chain, Former Correctional Officer: Political Dissents are Worse than Felons in China's Eyes
The founder of Next Digital and Apple Daily Jimmy Lai Chee-ying appeared handcuffed to a chain around his waist when he was leaving the Lai Chi Kok Reception Center on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
Lai was escorted by the Senior Correctional Officer to a special prison vehicle for "Category A prisoners" and taken to the West Kowloon Court for the first hearing.
A former correctional officer who asked not to be named said that the case of Jimmy Lai is very exceptional presumably due to the fact that he is a high-profile political figure.
According to the informant, it can be seen that "in the eyes of the Chinese, the 'crime' committed by Jimmy Lai is much more serious and deadly than the felonies."
Former social welfare sector lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun who is familiar with prisoners' rights said that the photos show that Lai was immediately listed as "Category A prisoner" by the correctional officers, once he was charged under the national security law. This is an unusual practice.
He believed that it is because Lai is regarded as a "sensitive" political figure, and the Correctional Services Department may have received higher orders.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec12
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201212/MWTTSO3DKJFJNPF742OAJ35R5Q/
#Totalitarianism
#FreeJimmyLai #AppleDaily
Mike Pompeo and Mike Pence go to bat for imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon #JimmyLai
Sources: Pompeo’s Twitter; New York Post #Dec12
Image: Stand News
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Mike Pompeo and Mike Pence go to bat for imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon #JimmyLai
Sources: Pompeo’s Twitter; New York Post #Dec12
Image: Stand News
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Mike Pompeo and Mike Pence go to bat for imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon #JimmyLai
Top US officials are speaking out against the arrest and imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, the founder of Apple Daily.
U.S. Secretary of State #MikePompeo tweeted on the morning of Dec 12, 2020 (Asia time) that the Hong Kong's national security law “makes a mockery of justice.” He called for Lai's release, saying his only crime is speaking the truth about China's authoritarian Communist Party government.
Separately, US Vice President #MikePence also tweeted in support of Lai, “Today’s charges against Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong are an affront to freedom loving people around everywhere.”
Pence wrote. “Jimmy Lai is a hero and I remain inspired by his stand for democracy & the rights that were promised to the people of Hong Kong.”
Sources: Pompeo’s Twitter; New York Post #Dec12
Image: Stand News
https://twitter.com/SecPompeo/status/1337577721048784896?s=09
https://nypost.com/2020/12/12/us-officials-go-to-bat-for-imprisoned-hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai/
#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliticalProsecution #CCP
Mike Pompeo and Mike Pence go to bat for imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon #JimmyLai
Top US officials are speaking out against the arrest and imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, the founder of Apple Daily.
U.S. Secretary of State #MikePompeo tweeted on the morning of Dec 12, 2020 (Asia time) that the Hong Kong's national security law “makes a mockery of justice.” He called for Lai's release, saying his only crime is speaking the truth about China's authoritarian Communist Party government.
Separately, US Vice President #MikePence also tweeted in support of Lai, “Today’s charges against Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong are an affront to freedom loving people around everywhere.”
Pence wrote. “Jimmy Lai is a hero and I remain inspired by his stand for democracy & the rights that were promised to the people of Hong Kong.”
Sources: Pompeo’s Twitter; New York Post #Dec12
Image: Stand News
https://twitter.com/SecPompeo/status/1337577721048784896?s=09
https://nypost.com/2020/12/12/us-officials-go-to-bat-for-imprisoned-hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai/
#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliticalProsecution #CCP
#FreeJimmyLai
#Taiwan President #TsaiIngWen: Staying true to my insistence on the value of democracy and freedom, I want to openly voice my support for Mr. Jimmy Lai
Source: Citizen News #Dec16
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#Taiwan President #TsaiIngWen: Staying true to my insistence on the value of democracy and freedom, I want to openly voice my support for Mr. Jimmy Lai
Source: Citizen News #Dec16
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