[First #hkprotesters, then teachers & lawmakers, now reporters, who's next?]
1 4months under #nationalsecuritylaw, #hkpolice just arrested a reporter #ChoyYukLing for using car records to identify assailants of #YuenLongMobAttack on #HKers in documentaryhttps://hongkongfp.com/2020/11/03/breaking-hong-kong-police-arrest-producer-of-tv-documentary-about-yuen-long-mob-attacks-report/ …
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3. While investigative reporters have been using car license records for years, Choy is the first one who is targeted. In fact, even
#Beijing's state-mouthpieces did use the same license plates records in their stories. But police only arrest those who challenge authority.pic.twitter.com/jDDo69Rvjq
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4. After denying visas for foreign reporters, axing satirical show
#Headliner & barring reporters from police's press conferences, the new arrest creates a chilling effect and hangs the sword of Damocles over the city's critical voices.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or4B7NpHwbY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1IWTTZ9GAiA5RJfNHP7o75XnPkfpdU8IPASU-lxXxyW903EQzVq_wQm9A&ab_channel=RTHK%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%9B%BB%E5%8F%B0 …Show this thread -
5. While
#Hkgov claims the new law only affects a small group of people, the reality is clearly the exact opposite. Under#CCP's tightening red line and its#wolfwarriordiplomacy, it becomes clear that the regime will stifle dissents with all weapons in its toolkits.pic.twitter.com/svU0rOEtsr
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PS This is the cover banner of Choy's social media account. It is doubtful whether our city still has
#pressfreedom
, and whether #Hongkongers still have the rights to seek truth.pic.twitter.com/PZ1CmU8yvv
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