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

Very 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.

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

Hong 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. thecollectivehk.com/47%e4%ba%ba%...

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.

Today 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.

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?...

Next 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. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

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.

Here 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...

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.

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...

For more than a month, I was investigating the Chinese student rapist Zhenhao Zou for @dailymail.co.uk. We managed to speak to 14 people who knew him, including two who narrowly escaped his evil acts—had they been less careful, their fate could have been different www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

My report for @voacantonese on the urgent question on transnational repression on Hong Kong activists in the UK today: www.voacantonese.com/a/uk-parliam...

Join us now for a Spotlight session chaired by Fiona O'Brien, @rsf.org, to discuss the ‘Authoritarian Playbook’ - how it is used to suppress media freedom and how it can be countered - with exiled journalists @krislc.bsky.social & Aliasghar Ramezanpoor Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bis...

New: Carmen Lau's MP Joshua Reynolds says "many Maidenhead residents immediately send this letter" to him upon receiving, as he stands with Lau, Tony Chung and others facing threats of violence and kidnapping. He urges the Home Secretary to investigate the incident.

Exclusive: A resident in Carmen Lau's area received a letter from Hong Kong urging them to "take her to Chinese Embassy" for HK$1M reward. The letter's format is exactly same as that for Tony Chung, as both are wanted by the Hong Kong police. www.voacantonese.com/a/exclusive-...

Yesterday UK launched new round of sanctions over Russia’s enablers, including 10 Chinese and Hong Kong companies. Samuel Bickett says the HK ones can just disband and reopen in a few days; Luke de Pulford says UK needs to be tougher on this issue www.voacantonese.com/a/uk-announc...

A Hong Kong government spokesperson told VOA it would not send anonymous letters. "If any overseas individuals receive anonymous letters and need assistance, they can seek help from the local police."

Exclusive: A letter from Hong Kong was sent to a London resident asking them to report wanted activist Tony Chung, noting that a reward of HK$1 million will be offered to anyone who "take him to Chinese embassy". Chung said he never lived in that area. www.voacantonese.com/a/exclusive-...

A Mandarin-speaking woman at the Chinese embassy inquiry was suspected of taking pictures of reporters. When confronted, she denied it & said she would "only take photos of VOA & RFA journalists" - a very specific claim. We were both watching online today so she didn't get any.

Hongkongers in UK under BN(O) visa face the "no sportsperson" condition. While some understand that is for "professionals", some have doubts about participating as an amateur athlete or coach. They have to find lower pay jobs & suffer mental health issues. www.voacantonese.com/a/hong-kong-...

Preview: I am honoured to contribute to the research of this new documentary on Tibet, which has some new footage inside the region from undercover reporting. It’s on PBS next Tuesday, and on ITV1 this Sunday at 10:15pm! Trailer: www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontli...

Preview: I am honoured to contribute to the research of this new documentary on Tibet, which has some new footage inside the region from undercover reporting. It’s on PBS next Tuesday, and on ITV1 this Sunday at 10:15pm! Trailer: www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontli...

Trial for HKETO spy case set to March 2026, after two delays. The defendants have to surrender their passports, observe curfews, can't talk to each other or witnesses, can't delete chat history, can't use VPN & Tor browser. www.voacantonese.com/a/hong-kong-...

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office spy case is postponed to March 2 next year - yes, 2026. Another pre-trial hearing on June 19. Some minor changes in bail conditions for Yuen Chung-biu and Peter Wai. (Report to come - this is Yuen leaving court) www.voacantonese.com/a/7974992.html

Planning inquiry on proposed Chinese embassy next to Tower of London was filled with Mandarin-speaking ppl which made opposing speakers felt pressured Councillor Peter Golds: “Could you imagine Trump saying: Let’s have something like this next to White House?” www.voacantonese.com/a/7972102.html

Three activists Simon Cheng, Chloe Cheung and Carmen Lau went to Downing Street No. 10’s Lunar New Year reception. “Keir Starmer said ‘I am aware’ of Chinese Embassy issue, but didn’t make any promises.” www.voacantonese.com/a/hong-kong-...

Met Police and Tower Hamlets retracted their opposition for the proposed Chinese embassy in London saying they believed the site can handle protests. But the protest showed given enough protesters, roads would have to be blocked. www.voacantonese.com/a/people-pro...

Report @hrw says some Uyghurs in China can travel outside but under strict checks & restrictions. Some overseas Uyghurs are also able to go back after strigent checks and remaining silent, one way is to join official tours that promotes China’s stance. www.voacantonese.com/a/human-righ...

The HKJA was supposed to hold its annual football match last month, but the venue Jockey Club Kitchee Centre cancelled the booking w/o a reason. HKJA booked a public sports ground, but the gov suddenly announced the field was closed due to maintenance. www.inmediahk.net/node/%E5%AA%...

>100 Hongkongers in just one area of Manchester signed up for a one-day bus tour to join huge protest outside the proposed Chinese embassy site next to Tower of London on Feb 8. At least two more cities have buses organised as well, with dozens on each. www.voacantonese.com/a/hongkonger...

Wanted Hong Kong scholar Chung Kim-wah is unfazed as HK police took away his siblings for investigation, after his meeting with David Lammy and Catherine West. His global HKer poll has reached the target of 1,000 participants within a week. www.voacantonese.com/a/wanted-hk-...

Got my hands on this beautiful book from @jwassers.bsky.social with contributions from me and Amy! One of the places where you can buy this: timesbookshop.co.uk/vigil-978173...

Three siblings of wanted former pollster Chung Kim-wah have been taken in for questioning by national security police, local media has reported. In full: https://buff.ly/40SoH7r

“Lam also said it was not easy seeing his elderly parents come all the way to Stanley Prison, especially when he was not sure how many visits they had left.” But his father told him: “I’ll wait for you to come out.”

Chinese Foreign Ministry changed Marco Rubio's translation from 盧比奧 to 魯比奧 (just a different tone of Lu), perhaps to denote that the sanctioned senator was not the new Secretary of State. A commentator calls it "burying one's head in the sand" www.voacantonese.com/a/hongkongse...

Four Hong Kong ppl in the UK with police bounty met two top officials. The meeting focused on transnational repression, as local police need more training on this. UK's stance on China is also a concern. A participant felt it was just a "photo op" though. www.voacantonese.com/a/british-fo...

VOA Cantonese reports that after Hong Kong pollster Robert Chung was taken away for investigation, @hk_pori staff have returned to work, but a scheduled presser on Thursday was abruptly cancelled. No updates on the website either. www.voacantonese.com/a/hk-pori-ca...