@krislc.bsky.social
Hong Kong journalist covering politics and diplomacy from London
My new piece: The “China Audit” highlights Beijing’s role on trade and economy, but there are few details on spying and sabotage cases, and how to adapt to a new international order
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...
What better sign of Apple Daily's enduring power than to see our revival edition being read in the #UK houses of parliament today, by MPs and peers of all political parties. The spirit of Apple Daily lives on! #HongKong #AppleDailyLivesOn #FreeJimmyLai
24.06.2025 17:46 — 👍 14 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 2Very honoured to write and edit of this “special edition” of Apple Daily for @rsf.org , marking the 4th anniversary of its forced closure.
Remember the journalists & press freedom defenders still in jail - some may be out next month, some will take a few more years.
Is there a tool that allows me to share on both platforms at the same time? But it’ll be troublesome if I have typos (often) or if I have to delete/edit something
03.05.2025 20:03 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1@werahobhouse.bsky.social grew up in West Germany & referenced philosopher Karl Popper’s The Open Society and Its Enemies.
“I know what the Eastern Bloc was like, how people were restricted. I know about authoritarian countries and the quite wilful decisions they make without any explanation.”
@werahobhouse.bsky.social insisted she answered questions by HK immigration officers, unlike what HK accused her of.
She said her son conducts research on Buddhism in HK, which is actually funded by the HK gov.
“For him, I think it was in many ways a bigger wake-up call than for me.”
My new piece for @asia.nikkei.com - @werahobhouse.bsky.social says UK has to be tougher on its red lines.
“If they don't let politicians from the UK in, well then, we shouldn’t let some politicians from China in either.”
She urges China Audit to be published asap.
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...
Former lawmaker Claudia Mo published her first social media post on Friday, three days after she completed her jail term of four years and two months for a conspiracy to commit subversion.
Photo: Claudia Mo, via Facebook.
First time Hong Kong in “very serious” situation
02.05.2025 07:22 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Hong Kong police arrested father & brother of @AnnaKwokFY for "attempting to deal with, directly or indirectly, any funds” of hers - they reportedly tried to withdraw money from an innsurance policy related to her. Her father was charged, brother bailed.
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
I was interviewed by @theworld.org yesterday on 4 former Hong Kong lawmakers released from prison.
Some of their former assistants told me that it would be very difficult to meet with or contact them, even though they should be completely free.
theworld.org/segments/202...
Four HK ex-lawmakers Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki, Claudia Mo & Gary Fan, of the 45 jailed for the democrat primary under the National Security Law, have been released from prison after serving full sentences. Cars drive them out & no one saw their faces.
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Hong Kong leader John Lee slams US tariffs during China visit, says intl firms can “avoid US risks” by entering China market via HK.
“We’ll provide new supply chain services for mainland firms, lead them towards new markets, break through US blockade.”
news.tvb.com/sc/local/680...
#Macau: RSF is appalled by the 11-hour detention of two All About Macau journalists who tried to cover discussions in the Legislative Assembly. Authorities should immediately stop harassing these journalists, drop the investigation and allow them to continue their work without restrictions.
18.04.2025 13:44 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0Today we are proud to launch the Hong Kong Accountability Archive (HKAA), an independent database of videos from the 2019 pro-democracy protests aimed at protecting freedom of peaceful assembly by preserving evidence of human rights violations. Watch this promo for more on the project.
09.04.2025 08:01 — 👍 24 🔁 20 💬 0 📌 0Jimmy’s Instagram as a circus artist:
www.instagram.com/jwochun
On @BGT: “My name is Jimmy. I am from Hong Kong but I live in London. (How long have you lived in the UK?) 18 months.”
Four yes for an amazing performance.
youtu.be/AzPo-LrY_s0?...
About Circle 19: www.circle19.org
03.04.2025 11:46 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Next week, I will be at @journalismfestival.com at a side event of Circle 19 organised by @rsf.org to talk about the right to information in China with veteran Chinese journalist Chang Ping:
www.journalismfestival.com/programme-si...
Word by David Lammy in new UK report on HK:
-Criticise politically motivated cases
-Will not tolerate transnational repression
-Stand with HK community in UK
-HK’s economic system remains distinct
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Another activist wanted by Hong Kong Ted Hui said the law firm he works for in Adelaide received a "kidnap appeal" letter from HK. He said the address inside was unrelated to him, and the claim of "proceeds of crime" was false.
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Some of whom will have left countries with repressive regimes (and don't have permanent residency) and cannot now go back or would be at great risk if they did.
21.03.2025 00:32 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0Here is a fundraiser for people affected by the dismantling of USAGM, including those working for VOA, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Middle East Broadcasting Networks, and the Open Technology Fund
secure.givelively.org/donate/usagm...
Although Wokingham is outside of London, many local residents are from Hong Kong, Ng said. Another local council may debate a similar motion soon.
"We have a duty to speak out on the concern of the people," he said.
Motion starts at 2:52:36
www.youtube.com/live/wmwsDCO...
Just in: Wokingham is the first UK local council to pass a motion against the "Chinese Super Embassy", tabled by ex-
Hong Kong democrat turned Lib-dem councillor Andy Ng.
"This isn't just about a building, but what it represents...transnational repression," he said.
My blog for @thecfhk.bsky.social about the importance of VOA and RFA: "Absence of oversight allows #HongKong to act with impunity, knowing there are fewer avenues for whistleblowers to expose wrongdoing. That's what they want: narrative control & silence within."
thecfhk.org/the-silencin...
Little update: I am ok. Thanks for your support. I am proud of the work I’ve done for VOA in the past four years, covering what cannot be said in Hong Kong. I hope we can continue our work soon, as there’s still a lot of work to do.
17.03.2025 11:01 — 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Jimmy Lai’s son Sebastien urges publicly for a meeting with Keir Starmer as he says prerequisite for improved UK-China relations should be release of his father
www.voacantonese.com/a/8002524.html
Ahead of International Women's Day, Hong Kong female activists in exile tell their stories of threats they face every day. Their day may start with a rape threat, followed by weird calls from men, and then being followed when going home.
www.voacantonese.com/a/wanted-hon...
A serious reminder: stay vigilant against drink spiking, know your alcohol limits, and never go to a date’s home unless you are certain of their character.
Police call for information: news.met.police.uk/news/chinese...
