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Milk Tea Alliance Calendar @mtacalendar.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Two more things on Myanmar: @kitetalesmm.bsky.social published a diary entry from a journalist who was imprisoned who describes the day the Junta executed political prisoners. kite-tales.org/en/article/d... then Myanmar activists were at the UNHRC, listen to Thinzar Shunlei Ye closing speech 12/

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Brian Hioe @brianhioe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

But, well, there will always be lots of these articles by white men who arrive in Taiwan for a few days and decide that they have a verdict on its fate. This was the latest and there will always be more

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Milk Tea Alliance Calendar @mtacalendar.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

New week is almost here #MilkTeaAlliance & here's the upcoming events 🧵 To begin love it when the aunties don't give a fuck & just tell the authorities where to shove it, saw this multi-generational middle finger to the electoral commission in Thailand as part of the #สั่งฟ้องสว campaign 😏 1/

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Ryan Ho Kilpatrick 何松濤 @ryanhk.blue · 02/09/2026

Noteworthy that, in the summary of facts, the prosecution consistently referred to the “international front” as the “international battlefront.” It’s not necessarily an incorrect translation of「國際戰線」, but definitely a deliberate one that and one we may see more often from officials and state media.

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Niao Collective @niaocollective.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

To this day, exactly what happened down at Prince Edward is a bit ? We don't know how many were injured, or how seriously. The footage and photos of a bloodied umbrella, of a bloodied man, of a bloodied child are what we have. And the government has been less than forthcoming

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Niao Collective @niaocollective.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"The glacial and hydrological data from the Tibetan plateau, the information often needed to anticipate flooding, is also treated as strategically sensitive by China and is closely held."

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Nepal floods: China’s strict control of Tibet makes it harder to prepare for Himalayan disasters

Early warnings and shared data will move only as fast as Beijing’s security concerns allow.

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Matthew Bradford @matthewbradford.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

“She’s not afraid of anything or anyone,” said Kevin Yam, a Hong Kong lawyer who now lives in exile. “For a lot of us who are outside Hong Kong now and sometimes feel a bit dispirited by things, her example and her inspiration is a big factor in us not losing hope and keeping our spirits up.”

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‘She’s not afraid of anyone’: the prison writings of one of Hong Kong’s last outspoken democracy activists

Chow Hang-tung has been detained since 2021, and written about everything from clothes to Tiananmen Square and the meaning of freedom

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

It's been three years, look forward to seeing you again Get!

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YTSL @ytsl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

To get a measure of Chow Hang-tung, read this 2022 (but still relevant) piece. "Yiu-Leung Cheung, a barrister at Harcourt Chambers, where Chow was working when she was arrested, says jail time doesn't scare her. "Her real fear is the whole world becoming indifferent to this increasing abuse"."

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SPECIAL REPORT-A jailed Hong Kong lawyer defies Beijing's campaign to subjugate the city

It was just after sunrise when the police came for Chow Hang-tung.

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YTSL @ytsl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If you have a chance, do go watch "Cha Guo" (茶粿). And if you haven't yet seen it, here's at least the trailer for you to view.

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CHA GUO 茶粿 Film Trailer

YouTube video by chaguofilm

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Hot-take: Chinese Odyssey - Part 2: Cinderella ranked second after the 2001 Space Odyssey among all the "Odyssey" movies.

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Charles Mok @charlesmok.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

My latest Substack article: China's AI Governance Alliance is Finally Established As Its Models Close the Gap with the U.S. Which countries has signed up as members of WAICO, and what is China planning to do with it? charlesmok.substack.com/p/chinas-ai-...

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China's AI Governance Alliance is Finally Established As Its Models Close the Gap with the U.S.

Which countries has signed up as members of World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), and what is China planning to do with it?

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 18/07/2026

The @nytimes.com obituary of Lam Wing-kee, the Hong Kong bookseller who was abducted by Chinese officials. When he returned to Hong Kong promising to retrieve customer names for the authorities, he instead set up a news conference to describe his kidnapping 🎁 link: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/w...

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Lam Wing-Kee, Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied Authorities, Dies at 70 (Gift Article)

One of five booksellers kidnapped by Chinese officials in 2015, Mr. Lam spoke out after his release and became an international cause célèbre.

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Unjust law leads to oppression. Literature leads to liberation. That's why unjust law came after literature. #HongKong

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Her T-Shirt says, "I am a staff of a bookstore". Two more independent bookstores are raided today in #HongKong. According to Inmedia, one of the book seized is @emilyzfeng.bsky.social 's Let only Red Flowers Bloom.

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New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 25/06/2026

續命破曉咖啡館募款活動目標：募資95,500新台幣（線上或線下均可）破曉咖啡館是《New Bloom》雜誌的實體空間。五年來，它已成為台灣、亞太地區乃至全球草根行動、進步政治、互助以及LGBTQ+友善的聚所。如今，我們急需您的支持。除了不斷上漲的營運成本，上個月我們還意外收到了一張95,500新台幣（約3000美元）的帳單。我們的資金即將耗盡，難以維持營運。如果沒有新的支持和捐款，我們可能不得不在今年八月關閉咖啡館。

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Hong Kong is So Back! The government can't even locate a venue that could accommodate 1,000 ppl to host an owner's corporation meeting which let the owners decide on the future of their rights to private property. Wanna invest in HK? Just make sure you would never be on the wrong side of power.

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Colman O'Sullivan @colmanos.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Thousands have turned out for an Anti-Racism rally in Belfast city centre, organised by United Against Racism and supported by Trade Unions

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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

A wee group of angry balaclava and mask-wearing anti-immigration guys tried to stop the good people of Glasgow showing solidarity with migrants and standing up to racism and fascism. Well, the far right are far outnumbered... #RefugeesWelcome #MigrantsWelcome #NeighboursNotStrangers #Glasgow

Photo of a small group of mostly men wearing black, with masks and balaclavas, surrounded by a Police Scotland cordon in the bottom of the photo, in the foreground. In the background, a very large colourful crowd of people with saltires, trade union banners, and hand-made signs in support of migrants and against racism have turned up to gather to show solidarity, and the far right guys were hoping to thwart that. They didn't.

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I read someone asked "What's the point of remembering the 2019 Protest on its 7th Anniversary." Aside from remembering how the protest forge our identity and values, remembering expliciy is also an act to protect each other nowadays - to diffuse the pressure against those who spoke out. #HongKong

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

But there is a dream that will never die, remember that. 但有一個夢不會死，記著吧。 #June437

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 04/05/2026

Hong Kong press union faces HK$730K prepaid tax demand, accuses tax office of misallocating public resources 🔗 buff.ly/udjGRbu

Hong Kong Journalists Association faces HK$730,000 tax prepayment

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Nate Schenkkan @nateschenkkan.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Access Now has released a comprehensive statement about the cancellation of RightsCon by the government of Zambia, and have clearly attributed the cancellation to foreign interference by China: www.rightscon.org/rc26-stateme...

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A statement to our community about why RightsCon 2026 will not take place in Zambia

Our official statement to the digital rights community about why RightsCon 2026 will not take place in Zambia

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 24/03/2026

The owner of Hong Kong independent bookstore Book Punch has been arrested on suspicion of selling seditious titles, including the biography of jailed pro‑democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, according to local media reports. Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴 @xunlingau.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

"Without more flexible, context-sensitive, and sustained support, the vital work of pro-democracy CSOs will remain trapped in a cycle of survival rather than transformation, weakening the social and institutional foundations needed for Myanmar’s future democratic transition" : - Aye Lei Tun

stimson.org

How International Funding Shapes Myanmar Pro-Democracy CSOs’ Activism in the Post-Coup Era • Stimson Center

Analyzing the challenges facing Myanmar’s pro-democracy CSOs in an era of state repression and a shifting funding landscape.

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 08/12/2025

Budgeted for LegCo election publicity: 2021- HK$104 million 2025- $177 million $73 million for an extra 1.70% turnout, i.e. it cost $43 million for each 1% increase in turnout. $73 million for a 32,998 decrease in votes, i.e. every extra $2,213 spent meant a decrease in 1 vote

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 07/12/2025

As of 10:30pm: Turnout percentage: 31.43% (2025*) vs 30.20% (2021) Votes: 1,298,261 (2025*) vs 1,350,680 (2021) Despite the higher turnout percentage, it is now unlikely the number of votes cast will be higher than the 2021 LegCo election

(Chart by @kjoules.org) Hong Kong 2025 LegCo election turnout, updated hourly, as of 22:30

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Context: the #HongKong Government budgeted 77% more on promotion this year than in 2021 Legco Election.

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Tom Grundy @tomgrundy.hongkongfp.com · 31/10/2025

1/🚨Hong Kong Free Press has paid Inland Revenue HK$57,692 in order to close a tax probe that was ongoing for nearly two years. Full story & IRD's response: hongkongfp.com/2025/10/31/2... Help HKFP close our deficit and tackle the IRD demand: hongkongfp.com/support-hong...

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 09/10/2025

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴 @xunlingau.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Large anti corruption protests in the Philippines are underway. Triggered by deadly floods which exposed $2billion lost to corruption in flood defence projects some of which didn't exist at all. www.rappler.com/philippines/... And a familiar flag is being flown at the protests.

Two straw hat pirate flags being waved by protesters in Manilla, Philippines

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

"What should human rights activists do when the nation state-led human rights order is eroding?" One tentative answer is that the human right community needs to rely on each other more. Individual wellbeing matters, and we should level our game to collective resilience. #UNRBHR2025

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Autocrats love to smear mass protest and discontent as "foreign conspiracy" or "instigated by Western forces." Well Trump doesn't support democracy and USAID is axed, and autocrats are still scapegoating their failure and arrogance to external force

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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴 @xunlingau.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

KontraS have posted this on twitter. Things are bad in Indonesia. Live ammo has been authorised by the chief of police against protesters.

KontraS #StopGenocide @KontraSupdates

ALL EYES ON INDONESIA'S DYING

DEMOCRACY

From the misuse of tear gas to the

open fire of live bullets. From ‘foreign

henchmen’ narratives to 'paid protests’

narratives. From promises of respecting

dissent to silencing journalists

#ProtectEachOther

#StopPoliceBrutality

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Milk Tea Alliance Calendar @mtacalendar.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

New week #MilkTeaAlliance & so here is our 🧵of upcoming events & som key highlights To start. On August 10, 2020 the #ธรรมศาสตร์จะไม่ทน rally took place. 10 demands were issued by students & activists amongst them reform of the Monarchy. Many who spoke are now jailed. tlhr2014.com/archives/77445 1/

Picture of the stage of the rally.

ON THIS DAY: 10 demands for monarchy reform in #ThammasatWillNotTolerate, leading to charges of 'overthrowing the government'

Five years ago today (August 10, 2020), at Thammasat University's Rangsit Center, near the Naga Plaza, a #ThammasatWillNotTolerate rally took place.

ON THIS DAY: 10 ข้อเรียกร้องปฏิรูปสถาบันกษัตริย์ ใน #ธรรมศาสตร์จะไม่ทน สู่ข้อหา ‘ล้มล้างการปกครองฯ’

วันนี้เมื่อ 5 ปีที่แล้ว (10 ส.ค. 2563) ที่มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ ศูนย์รังสิต บริเวณลานพญานาค มีการชุมนุม #ธรรมศาสตร์จะไม่ทน โดยมีผู้สลับกันขึ้นปราศรัยมาจากหลากหลายกลุ่ม เพื่อเรียกร้องให้แก้ไขรัฐธรรมนูญ, ยุบสภาและหยุดคุกคามประชาชน รวมทั้งยังมีข้อเสนอเพิ่มเติมเกี่ยวกับสถาบันกษัตริย์

Picture of the crowd at the rally holding up 3 fingers.

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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴 @xunlingau.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

This press conference with @cleanclothes.bsky.social & @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social on the case of non payment of workers in the garment industry. The workers are owed years worth of wages. www.facebook.com/share/v/1LaG...

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

It's been a while since I post becoz work is just overwhelming 🙈 And this is one of the battles @cleanclothes.bsky.social and allies are fighting. This case is crucial because millions of USD are at stake, plus the perpetrator is Malaysian #HongKonger wealthy businessmen. For years he has been...

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Our friends in Thailand has been continuously harassed by the art 112 trial.

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SEA Junction @seajunction.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Today, Thai and #Myanmar CSOs representative held a condemnation announcement of Thai government for extending the invitation to Gen. Min Aung Hlaing to attend the 6th #BIMSTEC hosted by Thailand despite the strong #opposition from the #Thai and Myanmar CSOs.

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

To be fair, #Signal is secure, when used properly. That's why the UK online safety bill tries to break Signal encryption.

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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴 @xunlingau.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I got told I couldn't title the statement "Yoon suk yeol kae saek ki" which was the original draft title...

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Tom Grundy @tomgrundy.hongkongfp.com · 05/12/2024

Sent by a friend - a demo in Causeway Bay against Israel's genocide in Gaza.

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Webb-site @webb-site.com · 04/12/2024

Breaking: at 30-Sep-2024, the number of people on remand (presumed innocent) in HK jails is a record high 3,794, or 39.95% of the prison population excluding immigration detainees. webb-site.com/dbpub/jail.asp

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Biden: "No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son" The World: I beg your pardon?🧐

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Johnson, Ching-Yin Yeung 楊政賢 @hkjohnsonyeung.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hear, Hear! If we could handle our feelings, we could handle a lot more. /When you are under pressure for a long time, you have to find ways to cope. I try to face it calmly. I always say that we can’t change our circumstances. We can only change ourselves and how we handle our feelings/

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