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Simon Cheng

1 year

@HongkongersUK is grateful for the invitation from @RoyalFamily to the Garden Parties for coronation at Buckingham Palace, I'm honoured to join with community organisers to present a painting with pro-democracy message from exiled artists, @lumli_lumlong , to the King Charles III.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

I will have a press conference to announce what is the decision of my political asylum application made by the UK Government today, at 12:00pm British time (7:00pm Hong Kong time).

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

PRC consulate staff with consul general Zheng Xiyuan 鄭曦原 physically attacked one protestor, pulled hair and put fingers into eyes. Policeman in Manchester was rescuing that protestor not to be dragged into the Consulate area. UK must act, consulate is not above the UK law.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

If you don’t believe me, think about Liu Xiabo, Wang Quanzhang, Chen Qiushi, Lam Wing Kee, Gui Minhai, Xiao Jianhua and many unfortunate cases. Those are not individual but systematic persecutions to all people, who could be you someday. Hongkongers overseas, register as voters!

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

我們對北京頒令香港實施《國安法》深表震驚，並憂慮該法將侵蝕香港的人權保障，直至殆盡。The Umbrella Union 會繼續在國際戰線上，盡一切努力捍衞香港的人權保障，而國際戰線將是至關重要的路向。

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

8 months

Being hunted by China (Hong Kong)'s secret police, under a one-million-dollar bounty, is a lifelong honour. If the government deems the quest for democracy and freedom a crime, we embrace the charges to reveal the genuine face of social justice, unyielding to authority.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

My fear of being kidnapped from Hong Kong to China becomes an undeniable reality. After Beijing promulgates the National Security Law in Hong Kong, my enforced confession tape on “treason” would be the “evidence”, and our pro-democracy activists could be also in danger.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

“I don’t work for China. I don’t work for Beijing. I work for the Hong Kong government. So I work for the Hong Kong people,” Rupert Dover, British citizen serving as Hong Kong Police commander, told SCMP. Well, YOU ARE GOVERNING THE PEOPLE, NOT WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE. @scmpnews

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

@ukhomeoffice granted me political asylum. @10DowningStreet & @foreignoffice initiate lifeboat scheme for BNO holders & dependents. I am grateful for the courage shown by the UK to rescue British nationals, hope my case can be precedent for other HongKongers to seek protection.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

I am pleased to announce I will be sitting as the honourary chair of “The Umbrella Union”, an organisation dedicated to promote HK arts and culture for human rights in the UK.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

While state media is for the government, the public media is for the public: it is funded by the public but distanced from the government. In an authoritarian regime, it obscures the concept between public and state. Save RTHK, the last iconic bastion of free press in Hong Kong.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 months

Being an exiled activist is a calling, not a job. We still need to make a living and stay grounded. In a profit-driven world that may yield to authoritarian pressure, everyone can still contribute as labour. Visiting friends who work so hard. 😊 #Labour #Activism #Life #Happiness

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

I stand with Ukraine, and I believe many HongKongers will too. We oppose war for sure, but peace is hardly earned, and liberal democracy is priceless as it is with price to safeguard. #ukarine #hongkongers #烏克蘭 full article:

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

8 months

🎁For Christmas, we exchange gifts and share warmth, let's share stories of hope. Remember those who can't join our celebration-separated from loved ones or imprisoned for their beliefs. Let the joy we experience today be a source of strength to continue the fight for justice. 🎄

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

PRC🇨🇳Consulate in 🇬🇧 sent agents to damage the protest banners & pictures against dictator Xi, dragged protestors into Consulate area and beat them. @SuellaBraverman should start a criminal investigation against the attackers. @JamesCleverly should summon the Chinese Ambassador.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

8 months

🎁Christmas dinner with activists @finnlau_cd and @catherinekyli , and artist-activists @lumli_lumlong . Very warm reception at home! 🎄🤶🏻

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

3 months

Kudos to UK police for swift action against espionage! Alarming to discover suspected 🇨🇳🇭🇰 agents, aiming to hunt us down, with backgrounds in UK law enforcement & military. Highlights the human rights concerns & the threat autocratic regimes pose to democracy. 🇬🇧 #DefendDemocracy

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

祝願各位兔年快樂、平安！🧧 wish everyone a happy and safe Year of the Rabbit! 🐇🎉 Such a warm and funny night with board game and dinner for the Lunar New Year 2023.🧧🧧

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

The decision is based on the United Nations convention with rigorous rule of law system, to recognise my case is intrinsically political persecution. Leaving means just a beginning. We continue to fight against the expanding totalitarianism, be back to with democracy and freedom.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

Hong Kong does not only mean a place but people who love democracy. We share the universal values but maintain as an expat group, our mission is to include HongKongers as a specific culture amongst others into British society. Hope this club can start a new era of hong Kong.

Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

4 years

We are excited to announce the launch of the crowdfunding campaign for HKB, an organisation dedicated to aid and empower the growing HK community in the UK in the foreseeable future. Support us at: For more info, go to:

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

We need the NHS to keep our community of Hongkongers in good health. If Hong Kongers Stand With the UK now, it would make the UK Stand With Hong Kong much more likely in the months and years ahead. Click here () to SHARE and DONATE! #HKStandswithUK

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

If these values for democracy are really what you have manifested, then they will be your life. Your thoughts can't be imprisoned, and no materialised power can take that happiness and freedom of your soul away, if you hold tight. Founder @HongkongersUK

China is tracking me, says Hong Kong dissident Simon Cheng

A Hong Kong dissident who runs the biggest organisation helping his compatriots to move to Britain claims that he is being followed and intimidated by pro-Beiji

www.thetimes.com

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

PRC consulate sent local staff to request protestors to remove protest banners on the street in the UK. People didn't obey. Then consulate sent officers with riot gear to clean it up, dragged protestors into the Consulate, beat them on ground. UK can't indulge this rogue regime.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 months

We will not yield to intimidation from oppressive regimes until justice is restored in our society.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

3 months

Had the pleasure of meeting exiled former district councillor YAU Man-chun based in the UK over dinner. Sometimes, the most defiant act against dictatorship is living a basic, happy, and healthy life. It's a reminder that resilience and joy can be powerful forms of #resistance .✊

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

5 months

Sad to see politicians' lip service on human rights while cosying up to CCP's United Front business interest or bowing to it's assertive autocratic power. This appeasement emboldens aggression, jeopardising rights in HK 🇭🇰 & 🇨🇳. UK must sanction abusers, & safeguard democracy. 🇬🇧

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

Gui Minhai was enforced to be a Chinese and sentenced to ten years in prison on the charge of "providing intelligence to foreign entities". I faced similar charges, but I am luckier as I avoided further imprisonment. I hereby extend my most sincere sympathies to him/ his family.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

6 months

Fearlessly returned to Russia, knowing the risks of imprisonment and torture. #Navalny 's courage shines - he defiantly faces the regime's oppression with wit and humour. His choice to confront this ordeal head-on is a testament to his unwavering dedication to freedom. #Russia 🇷🇺

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 months

Honoured to join a press conference at the National Diet of Japan with parliamentarians and fellow activists to highlight human rights abuses in Hong Kong and CCP’s transnational repression. #HumanRights #HongKong #StandWithHongKong 🤝🇯🇵 #CCPRepression

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 months

In response to HKSAR's punitive measures: These actions are politically motivated and ineffective. Our lives and advocacy continue unaffected in the UK. The attempts to silence us will only strengthen our resolve to fight for democracy and human rights in Hong Kong. #HumanRights

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@SimonChengUK

2 years

The councillors unanimously vote down (refuse) Chinese Embassy moving plan to Royal Mint Court. Big win on the UK’s freedom and safety. We can’t repeat CCP state sponsored attack in Manchester. Thanks to @RabinaKhan gave me a chance to present my account in person to the Chair.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

Thank God - I was able to be in this history in my late twenties and start the third decade of my life. I have confidence that the identity of BNO citizens, and the influence of Hongkongers’ liberal democracy narratives can be extended to the arena of British and world politics.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 months

Hong Kong activists warn of Chinese 'transnational repression' | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Three Hong Kong democracy activists who are wanted by police warn that China is extending its reach in Japan and other parts of the world.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

Hongkongers scatter and gather Under the Same Moon. 🥮🎑🌕🇬🇧 Happy to receive this gift box of moon cakes made by Hong Konger in London for the upcoming Moon Festival. #倫敦港人 #手製月餅 #一個月亮 #非業配文 #移英港人 #英國港僑協會 #月餅

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

Causeway Bay Book relocates from Hong Kong to Taipei, Taiwan today. "There is no good censorship. Any effort to restrict free expression and the free flow of information through any media and regardless of frontiers aids discrimination & oppression." - The Library Bill of Rights.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

The secret police (state security) operating in Hong Kong can soon be legally exposed, this blatant trespass becomes reality and the strongest rebuttal to the Chinese state media (propaganda apparatus): "Simon Cheng told the truth and gave a warning".

VICE News

@VICENews

4 years

“The anger of Hong Kongers over this policy is bigger than their fear of coronavirus.”

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

5 months

The visa restrictions on 🇨🇳🇭🇰 Hong Kong officials signal a crucial step in holding perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable. This crackdown won't go unchallenged. I urge the UK and other democratic allies to join the fight to defend our rights. #StandWithHongKong 🇬🇧🇺🇸

Secretary Antony Blinken

@SecBlinken

5 months

Alongside the release of the Hong Kong Policy Act Report, which catalogs increasing repression and details our commitment to stand with people in Hong Kong, we have imposed visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials responsible for the intensifying crackdown on rights and freedoms.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

💫 @carmenkamanlau asked me to take a selfie for @hongkongmarch . You can participate the event and bring locals to understand Hong Kong #culture ! There are many cards🎴in the @HongkongersUK 's office, everyone can come to get it & check in at attractions - 📸Hongkongers are here!🧭

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

I hope that my address will inspire people to think about the impact of Hong Kong on the UK, China and the world. I am honoured to be entitled the life membership of @durhamunion , so that I can return to this debate club at any time to fight for freedom of expression since 1842.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

Important rights movement for BN(O) citizens and Hong Kong in the UK, let's push together.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

1 year

HK police had given incentive, HKD 1 million bounty, to state-sponsored actors amongst informants network overseas to do extrajudicial surveillance & abduction for the sake of extraterritorial reach of the suppressive NS law, we are cautious about transnational repression.

NGO DEI 我地 🟩

@NgoDeiOrg

1 year

@SimonChengUK in @BBCNews talks on HKSAR gov Warrants Aim at 8 Activists Abroad “…the genuine number of fugitives on HK police target list would be way more than just 8 activists, those are just not be exposed at this moment. I believe this could reach to about 50 people…”

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 months

Shared my experiences📢: 1️⃣ UK General Election & Hongkongers 🇬🇧 2️⃣ My journey to Tokyo for a Democracy Alliance 🇯🇵 3️⃣ Trip to Hague: Opening of the "NGO DEI Gallery" and the Symposium on HK in Exile🎨4️⃣ Trip to Hague: Attending the Court of the Citizens

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 months

Big thanks to the hardworking organisers of the ' @ukhksymposium 2024' 🙌 Amidst my ongoing recovery, their energy & humour lifted my spirits! Let's keep the spirit alive for social justice in #HongKong 💪 Cheers to these amazing volunteers! #Gratitude #Inspiration 🌟

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

Hard-hitting interview with Stephen Sackur, presenter of BBC HARDtalk. I directly and briefly replied to the accusation made by Chinese authorities, accountability of the British government, and loyalty to HongKongers. via @YouTube @BBCHARDtalk @BBCWorld

Simon Cheng on Hong Kong protests, China arrest and the "fight for...

One year ago, massive street protests began in Hong Kong. Beijing was rattled by the strength of the pro-democracy movement. HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks...

www.youtube.com

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

Pro-democracy movement wouldn't be defeated by the authorities but ourselves. Could we overcome jealousy, lust for power, fame, wealth and achieve solidarity and selflessness? When puzzling about the future of democracy in Hong Kong, that's the question to us not the authorities.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

1 year

UK-based organisations may be unwittingly complicit in transnational repression. Board game events aimed at promoting human rights (which are banned in Hong Kong) are also discouraged/ rejected in fear of 'rattling' some people in the UK, what more (self)censorship🚫we will see?

Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

1 year

Freedom should be respected. Paradoxically, “peace“, “tolerance“, “impartiality” and “love” were being misapplied to stifle civil liberty and human rights. We call on the UK public and government to uphold diversity and freedom, and stay vigilant of transnational repression.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 months

In @ukhksymposium , I am excited to connect with @MissTY_MrsP , the trailblazing #BNO Councillor! 🎉 She's paving the way for HongKongers in the UK 🇬🇧, representing their voices with passion and dedication. #HongKong #UKPolitics 🌏

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 months

🌟Wonderful meeting @leewingtat1 , former HK legislative councillor & veteran democrat, at @ukhksymposium 2024! Exciting discussions on the future of #HongKongDemocracy & preserving its momentum! 💪 #UKHKSymposium #DemocracyMovement

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

3 months

Thank you to the organisers for inviting me to speak at the opening ceremony! It's an honour to be part of this important event fostering solidarity among Hongkongers in the UK. Let's come together to discuss and learn from our shared experiences. #HKLabourFestival 🎉

HK Labour Rights Monitor 香港勞權監察

@HKLabourRights

3 months

📌Opening Ceremony @HongKonger Labour Festival 📅 11 May (Sat.) 2024 🕐 11:00am-11:30am More details ⬇️ 🧵 Don't miss other exciting activities:

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@SimonChengUK

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

7 months

Seeing the lights from Hong Kong, father swam across to the other side, a perilous journey. In pursuit of the dream, he navigated to survive between the power gap of state powers, a penniless young man carrying the fractured family separated between mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

🇨🇿 I attended the Czech parliamentary hearing with @SafeguardDefend @sinopsiscz and activists. We petitioned the ministers to suspend the extradition treaty with Hong Kong, deny the extraterritoriality of the "State Security Law", so we can prevent CCP from pursuing dissidents.🇨🇿

Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

2 years

HKB Founder, @SimonChengUK and others attended the Czech parliamentary hearing to petition the ministers to suspend the extradition treaty with Hong Kong in order to stop the CCP from pursuing dissidents and intruding the human rights and judicial sovereignty around the globe. 🇨🇿

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

7 months

My father swam to Hong Kong in his early years, living under others' roofs and once residing in the Kowloon Walled City. He led a humble and frugal life, transitioning from a toy and watch maker to a construction worker, mastering the authentic Cantonese language.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

Can we ever break such tie of corruption & cronyism between power and money in the UK-CCP politico-business establishment 🇬🇧🇨🇳, couldn't we? We support business and boost economy but with social responsibility for liberal democracy, green environment & intergenerational justice.

Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

2 years

@Shengke4Bowdon , don't bring the head of @HKinLondon who sent a threat to @thetimes to us. Why does this new @Conservatives @TraffordBlue councillor stay so close to autocrats? Stop leading the oppressors on speech and media to our community 🇬🇧, we just fled from them in 🇭🇰!

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

1 year

Monarchy is expected by many to be a virtue of humanity above politics, living up to the value of human rights is crucial to fit in modern era, that's believed for the King to address question of people in a sovereignty and democracy His Majesty is historically symbolised for it.

Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

1 year

@HongkongersUK is grateful for the invitation from @RoyalFamily to the Garden Parties for coronation at Buckingham Palace. Honoured to join with community to present "Lion Spirit" oil on canvas with pro-democracy message from exiled artists @lumli_lumlong to the King Charles III.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

7 months

Like many ordinary families, we experienced turbulences in China during the early years: civil war, and the Cultural Revolution. The scars of history lingers, yet elders never spoke to us about it. Perhaps it's not the time to open up, or maybe that is too complex to explain.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

1 year

Britain's proud of its history for dissidents who made history, after FS's China visit to recognise such an autocratic power, are human rights activists & exiled community still respected not a nuisance standing in a way of an established interest between the U.K. and China?🇬🇧🇨🇳

BBC Newsnight

@BBCNewsnight

1 year

"We hope that the UK Government [will] be tougher" Hong Kong dissident Simon Cheng says "deeds matter more than words" in the UK's response to China amid the Foreign Secretary's visit #Newsnight |

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

Thank you, my lovely and sincere Japanese friend as always.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

With M. With M. Benedict Rogers and Dr Katerina Tertytchnaya, I gave a brief speech and participate as one of the panellists at The Right to Protest Across the World organised by @UCL Amnesty International Society.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

7 months

He witnessed Hong Kong's economic takeoff and transformation, contributing much of his sweat, tears and even blood (he got hurt sometimes) behind the glittering neon lights of towering buildings.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

7 months

Seeing my long-lost father dodging the camera on the TV screen, my heart is filled with mixed emotions. We haven't been in contact for four years, at least he still appears to be ‘okay’. The face I'd rather not remember is once again imprinted in my mind, a pain I dare not forget

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

We won't just verbally respond with our outrage to this expansion of totalitarian rule, but also an action to restore the democracy of Hong Kong.

tim hume

@tim_hume

4 years

Hong Kong activists fear Beijing's proposed national security law will leave them at the mercy of Chinese secret police. “I have firsthand experience of being interrogated and tortured by the state security... so I know what’s going on there,” said one.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

Being patient to work and learn hard in the UN 🇺🇳, on some occasions, especially in the face of those who speak for atrocities, my mind and speech are getting emotional and passionate. We are for human rights, that is a call, how can I not be emotional about the future of change?

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

Hongkongers can do more when we gather together globally on the street, at the home, virtually, physically, and spiritually. That spirit is about people and humanity beyond the monarchy. Modernity brings monarchy more than just royals, but people as always the top and foundation.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

In response to the Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, I will attend and address about #HongKong 🇭🇰 human rights situation in a side event in Geneva, hosted by the UN Special Rapporteur @cvoule .

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

1 year

Today, as we remember the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre, let us renew our commitment to the cause they fought and died for. Let us draw strength from their sacrifice and carry their torch forward.

Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

1 year

Find events of Tiananmen Massacre Global Memorial in your city. 六四紀念集會，總有一個喺左近。

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

4 years

Indeed. Taiwan should be in the WHA to tell the world why they did great on coronavirus - because they know SARS and CCP. #TweetforTaiwan

Ambassador Michele Sison

@State_IO

4 years

Join us to #TweetforTaiwan 's inclusion at the upcoming World Health Assembly so #Taiwan can bring its incredible expertise to the fight against #Covid19 . The world needs Taiwan in this fight! Tell @WHO that it is time for Taiwan to be heard.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

5 months

Exploring the UK Parliament with friends, spotted The Mall outside Buckingham Palace decked with flags of #NATO and its members. #Finland 🇫🇮 #Sweden 🇸🇪’re joining the defence alliance, a cornerstone of the liberal (rule-based) international order. #DefenceAlliance #LiberalOrder

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

In-depth report in Chinese about the attack of 🇨🇳 Consulate General of People's Republic of China in Manchester 🇬🇧 on Hong Kong protesters 🇭🇰- good quality and unbiased report from Taiwan media 🇹🇼 - The Reporter @tw_reporter_org .

報導者 The Reporter

@tw_reporter_org

2 years

「這真的是發生在英國土地上嗎？」英國時間10月16日，曼徹斯特中國領事館發生的暴力衝突事件令國際社會震驚。在領事館外抗議的港人為何被拖進館內毆打？《報導者》採訪目擊人士還原居英港人曼城示威風波，以及港人的震驚、中國的狡辯、英國社會與政界的反應等等化學效應：

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

5 years

為陳秋實及其他受害人禱告，不忍有再多的犧牲和污名。Pray for Chen Qiushi and other victims, no more sacrifice and dirt on their bodies.

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Simon Cheng

@SimonChengUK

2 years

Thanks @ChinaResearchGp and Chair @aliciakearns . We're with the victim(s) and urge @gmpolice and @10DowningStreet to bring the attackers to justice, whoever they thought are in powerful position 'above the law'. This is the UK - justice should be seen equally and impartially.

China Research Group

@ChinaResearchGp

2 years

CRG chair @aliciakearns raised an Urgent Question on the attack on a Hong Kong protester at the Chinese consulate in Manchester on Sunday. "We cannot allow the CCP to import their silencing of free speech to British soil."

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Simon Cheng

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1 year

See you in Paris!

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@SimonChengUK

2 years

Thank you for those who love books with knowledges and thoughts, even any business about books is neither trendy nor even profitable. I feel those organisers are upholding a precious social value to keep those banned books in Hong Kong and China at our last bastion of freedom. 🇭🇰

Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

2 years

「#英國香港書展」已完滿結束，一連兩日逾九百人次入場，反應踴躍，感謝支持。About 900 people went to our two-day ' #UKHK #bookfair2022 ', thanks for all of your support. 感謝 #白吿及一眾義工及團體的籌辦。 Thanks for #白吿 and all others' efforts.

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Opening speech for the Community Forum in the Northwest England - also the first day of the 'national security' trial of the 47 activists in Hong Kong - I mentioned "natural rights of human". The community, neighbourhoods, and people's livelihoods are the foundation of democracy.

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@SimonChengUK

1 year

I am more inclined to the Taoist thought of 'going with the flow of nature'. Apart from my wholehearted devotion to and support for the Hong Kong Parliament initiative @hkparliament22 , I'm confident that the long history of humanity will give these actions long-term significance.

HK Parliament

@hkparliament22

1 year

Friends from the press and media are invited to join the Hong Kong Parliament London Press Conference online on 1st August, to be addressed by @ElmerYuen and our guest @SimonChengUK . Interested parties please contact us at: info @hkparliament .com. Hope to see you then!

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@SimonChengUK

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The organisers of @BudapestForum22 ( @bpkaracsonyg @Pol_Cap & @CEUDemInst ) with support of groups such as @NATO , @gmfus , @TaiwaninHungary etc act as a front bastion for liberal democracy in the Eastern Europe & Western Asia-Pacific. We also develop such value-based city diplomacy

Budapest Forum

@Budapest_Forum

2 years

. @SimonChengUK speaking at Budapest Forum 2022

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@SimonChengUK

2 years

The trajectory of my life has changed since I joined the human rights movement. I found my soul and value from suffering, I have all like-minded comrades, walk with me into a narrow alley, a one-way street, believing this is the way to home. Full content:

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自四年前，我人生的命途軌跡改變了，投身人權運動，途中失去了正常、安寜的生活方式、穩當的工作、收入、至親、至愛，卻一步步接近了我一生的志向目標、甚至自己的靈魂和價值，從而我有了你們，和我走上一條窄巷，一條單行路，相信這是通往「家」的路。...

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Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

2 years

HKB's founder @SimonChengUK and co-founder Julian Chan were invited by @RishiSunak to attend the Lunar New Year reception at @10DowningStreet . PM said he recognises the contributions of Hongkongers to the UK, and works on Hong Kong freedom. Full content:

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Hope the #UN 🇺🇳 can accommodate the voices of people and become part of a formal mechanism. The UN human rights system cannot be a privilege for those in power who control and represent the state apparatus. As a refugee, with many people, wish to restore confidence in the UN.

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@SimonChengUK

6 months

If you live in London and tend to be free on Thursday evenings, do come along to this performance by Mark Kitto in aid of UK-China Transparency.

UK-China Transparency

@ukctransparency

6 months

On the 25th of April, Mark Kitto is putting on a performance in London of his play, Chinese Boxing, in aid of UK-China Transparency. Tickets and full details -->

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@SimonChengUK

5 months

I am honoured for joining a panel of speakers for a compelling debate at the @Europarl_EN 🇪🇺. We will delve into critical issues surrounding human rights violations, censorship under authoritarian regime in China, and it's infiltration in the EU. #Democracy #HumanRights #CCP

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@SimonChengUK

5 months

🔥🇪🇺🇨🇳Joined the debate at the European Parliament ( @Europarl_EN ) on PRC's human rights violations, censorship, and infiltration in the EU. 💬 Let's shed light on these critical issues and stand up for democracy and freedom. #PRCHumanRights #EUDebate 🌐🗣️

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@SimonChengUK

5 months

We extend gratitude to @luhc and the UK Gov for their crucial support in our initial setup. We hope the UK will continue to recognize the vibrant presence of Hong Kong exiled #freedom -loving communities, honouring its promise for the freedom of Hong Kong and the world. 🕊️ #UKGov

Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

5 months

Despite the temporary suspension of our publicly funded services, our unwavering commitment to serving Hongkongers persists as they seek refuge in the UK amidst escalating repression in Hong Kong, after our group has been targeted by Hong Kong secret police. 🕊️ #HongKongExiles

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@SimonChengUK

1 year

Grateful for a prompt action is taken by @SouthamptonCops to ensure the safety of our community in the U.K., good job! @unisouthampton and @ukhomeoffice are advised to consider if any disciplinary action should be taken on the perpetrators’ degrees and status in the U.K.

Southampton Cops

@SouthamptonCops

1 year

Officers investigating an assault on Burgess Road on Sunday 11 June have charged a man. Zheng Gong, 23, of High Street, Southampton has been charged with racially aggravated assault. He has been remanded to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court today (21 July).

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@SimonChengUK

2 years

We can expect #PrinceCharles and turn #Chinatown to be our ally and guardian of democratic and pluralistic value in and beyond the UK. Mourning the death of freedom in Hong Kong, marking the 25th year since the handover of Hong Kong from the UK 🇬🇧 to China 🇨🇳under CCP regime.

Hongkongers in Britain 英國港僑協會 🇬🇧

@HongkongersUK

2 years

Hongkongers Film Group (). The group will screen a series of #HongKong films on pro- #democracy #protests , at the #PrinceCharlesCinema in #London 's #Chinatown . The Prince Charles cinema, China Town, London, WC2H 7BY Ticketing:

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@SimonChengUK

1 year

🔥 My indignation to the Hong Kong Security Bureau is beyond explanation, such nonsense can never be well made in a “self-righteous” tone just like the statement they did against our exiled artists and activists. People are right to stop the atrocities of the 🇭🇰 HK secret police.

Tom Grundy

@tomgrundy

1 year

3/ The Security Bureau is referring to a Czech group few had heard of until they starred in its press release today. "NGO DEI" has several exiled #HongKong activists as advisors & have been urging for the return of the 8m statue.

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Although pro-democracy movement might have become more low-key, indirect and surely still has a long road ahead, it has never been deterred. It is certain that we will sustain this momentum and bring positive impacts to the British society in the years to come. @tw_reporter_org

報導者 The Reporter

@tw_reporter_org

2 years

【在自由的環境為香港做更多事，居英港人有自己的戰鬥】「我不用辯論，我只要舉例類比，就像是強迫蘇格蘭人說自己是英格蘭人，說巴基斯坦人是印度人，英國人很快就會懂。」 2021年來到英國的港人Alex，努力要讓地方議會英國官員理解「香港人不是中國人」：

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@SimonChengUK

2 years

I feel so sorry for all my Japanese friends who lost their former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe earlier today. 🇯🇵 I love Japanese people, such organised society and sophisticated culture always impress me a lot.

NHK WORLD News

@NHKWORLD_News

2 years

Former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was killed in shooting. For the latest updates, visit:

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@SimonChengUK

2 months

First time ever to engage in the UK’s election canvassing 🗳️, Congrats @SeemaMalhotra1 and @YuanfenYang 🎉 Pls keep being vocal for human rights and Hongkongers - I’m honoured to support and work with you on that issue matters to our basic dignity, it is beyond just a policy. 💪

Seema Malhotra MP

@SeemaMalhotra1

2 months

Really good to join our local candidate @YuanfenYang in Earley and Woodley today, an economist and former journalist who will make a fantastic MP. Only Labour can beat the Tories in Earley and Woodley. It’s time for change. #VoteLabour #4July

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@SimonChengUK

2 years

Great job, @samdunningo puts the puzzles together and many more we shall undo before it is too late.

Sam Dunning

@samdunningo

2 years

Much scrutiny lately of 'Chinese police stations' operating on the streets of Britain… What links the 'stations' to British politics, the Chinese Communist Party, an assault in the heart of London, & serious organised crime? This is big. 1/54

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Kissinger lent a justification for the liberal democracies to 'engage' with the dictatorships so we discontinue the 'cold war' decades ago, many countries follow. After decades, did we see human rights progress? Did we keep 'cold/ hot wars' at bay? NO.

Kissinger suggests that Ukraine give up territory to Russia, drawing a backlash. (Published 2022)

The former secretary of state argued that ceding land could bring an end to the war. Critics called the idea reckless and unrealistic.

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@SimonChengUK

2 years

Happy to talk about HongKongers and ESEA communities with Rt Hon @YvetteCooperMP , Shadow Home Secretary, Hon @SKinnock MP, Shadow Immigration Minister, Hon @SarahOwen_ MP, Shadow Minister for Homelessness, @SamGoodman22 of @hk_watch and @tamhauyu of @EVR_ESEA in @UKParliament .

East & South East Asians for Labour

@ESEA4Labour

2 years

We would like to welcome @SimonChengUK of @hk_watch as one of our speakers at our 'Hong Konger arrivals in Britain and solidarity amongst the ESEA Community' event in Parliament on May 11th 2022. Sign up here to attend 📝

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@SimonChengUK

2 years

Thanks for the invitation from @durhamunion , I will have a speech and dialogue with the teachers and students at the @durham_uni about how will the thriving pro-democracy #HongKong #Diaspora impact the UK, UK-China relations, and geopolitics in the world.

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@SimonChengUK

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According to independent projections by @AltaVistaPVT , the opposition secured 66% of the vote. This contrasts with official results. It's crucial to ensure transparency and the integrity of the electoral process. Let's support the will of the Venezuelan people. #VenezuelaElection

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@SimonChengUK

1 year

Sad to lose our dear friend of Hongkongers, a legend for social justice and civil society. His big heart for marginalised & vulnerable groups should be remembered, many are inspired to continue his dream & cause. Our hearts will be always with our lovely hero Neil and his family.

Citizens UK

@CitizensUK

1 year

Devastated to announce our founder @NeilJamesonUK has passed away. Our thoughts are with his loved ones. Such a great legacy in UK democracy and social justice, Neil often shared this famous quote - “It is not hope that gives rise to action, it is action that inspires hope”

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@SimonChengUK

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Interestingly, after (temporary) setbacks of democratisation in 🇭🇰 based on the 🇬🇧🇨🇳 Joint Declaration, Hong Kong as a last colony of British Empire, the pathway for Hongkongers to achieve and practice full democracy, and decolonise themselves, is coming and going to the UK.

Budapest Forum

@Budapest_Forum

2 years

"Democracy is not a system to uphold harmony but to process conflict." Andreas Schedler

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@SimonChengUK

2 years

Congrats @rightsmetrics for the new #HumanRights index as a reference. It is a big and brave step to quantify human rights value, to make it a global standard to judge so to seek direction to improve. There has no Chinese or Western standard, but human standard of human rights.

Human Rights Measurement Initiative

@rightsmetrics

2 years

📈2022 DATA LAUNCH | Join us in 📢ONE HOUR📢 to see brand-new human rights scores for #China #India , and other countries. Guests at our launch webinar will include @SimonChengUK and @benedictrogers responding to the new data. Register here:

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@SimonChengUK

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🎨Art isn't veneer of beauty; it's the soul of society, our consciousness and humanity. It's a voice for the underprivileged and marginalised, in oppression, it becomes a weapon of defiance. At its heart, the iconic 'Pillar of Shame' sculpture, removed in Hong Kong 🇭🇰, stands. 🇪🇺

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@SimonChengUK

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Grateful for a prompt action is taken by @SouthamptonCops to ensure the safety of our community in the U.K., good job! @unisouthampton and @ukhomeoffice are advised to consider if any disciplinary action should be taken on the perpetrators’ degrees and status in the U.K.

Southampton Cops

@SouthamptonCops

1 year

Officers investigating an assault on Burgess Road on Sunday 11 June have charged a man. Zheng Gong, 23, of High Street, Southampton has been charged with racially aggravated assault. He has been remanded to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court today (21 July).

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