News and Views Archive
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February 2025
- 13 Feb 2025 Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs announces C$1.8 million funding package to protect digital security of human rights activists 13 Feb 2025
- 13 Feb 2025 UK Foreign Secretary must urge Chinese Foreign Minister to end transnational repression against Hong Kongers in Britain 13 Feb 2025
- 12 Feb 2025 Human rights groups urge UK Home Secretary to strengthen Foreign Influence Registration Scheme 12 Feb 2025
- 11 Feb 2025 Ray Wong joins Hong Kong Watch as Policy and Strategy Advisor 11 Feb 2025
- 7 Feb 2025 Hong Kong Watch urges stronger action on transnational repression in response to Canadian Foreign Interference Commission report 7 Feb 2025
- 7 Feb 2025 '#FreeJimmyLai: A call to action for world leaders', Benedict Rogers 7 Feb 2025
- 6 Feb 2025 Hong Kong Watch urges US government to monitor religious freedom in Hong Kong at International Religious Freedom Summit 6 Feb 2025
- 6 Feb 2025 Hong Kong Watch condemns transnational repression against Hong Kongers at Montreal Institute for Global Security and MacDonald Laurier Institute event 6 Feb 2025
- 5 Feb 2025 Hong Kong Watch attends Lunar New Year reception on Parliament Hill 5 Feb 2025
- 3 Feb 2025 Hong Kong Watch celebrates Lunar New Year banquet at HongKonger Community Center Toronto 3 Feb 2025
- 3 Feb 2025 Immigration is top issue for Hong Konger Canadians: preliminary findings of Vote4HK Canada 3 Feb 2025
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January 2025
- 31 Jan 2025 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: January 2025 31 Jan 2025
- 29 Jan 2025 'The Government needs to stop caving in to China', Benedict Rogers 29 Jan 2025
- 29 Jan 2025 Hong Kong Watch launches policy memo on US-China relations and human rights at the Hudson Institute 29 Jan 2025
- 28 Jan 2025 'Celebrating Lunar New Year, not Chinese New Year', Benedict Rogers 28 Jan 2025
- 27 Jan 2025 Hong Kong Watch meets BNO community at Lunar New Year Festival in Bristol 27 Jan 2025
- 24 Jan 2025 US Congress introduces bill to sanction Hong Kong officials responsible for human rights violations 24 Jan 2025
- 24 Jan 2025 Hong Kong Watch visits Washington, DC to champion defending human rights in Hong Kong 24 Jan 2025
- 21 Jan 2025 Canada Conservative Party Spokesperson clarifies stance on Hong Kong’s allegations against Canadian citizens 21 Jan 2025
- 16 Jan 2025 US extends and expands protections for Hong Kongers 16 Jan 2025
- 13 Jan 2025 Hong Kong Watch announces Interim Director 13 Jan 2025
- 10 Jan 2025 Civil society organisations urge Rachel Reeves to prioritise human rights during visit to China 10 Jan 2025
- 10 Jan 2025 Hong Kong Watch urges UK to stand up for human rights during Chancellor’s visit to China 10 Jan 2025
- 10 Jan 2025 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (23 December - 10 January) 10 Jan 2025
- 9 Jan 2025 Finn Lau joins Hong Kong Watch as Advisor in UK 9 Jan 2025
- 8 Jan 2025 BNO Advisory: New ETA regulations between UK and Hong Kong begin today 8 Jan 2025
- 7 Jan 2025 Hong Kong Watch announces new Advisors in Canada 7 Jan 2025
- 7 Jan 2025 'HSBC’s refusal to appear at UK Parliament hearing on Hong Kong was a mistake', Megan Khoo 7 Jan 2025
- 7 Jan 2025 'This Christmas, let’s pray to overcome darkness', Benedict Rogers 7 Jan 2025
- 3 Jan 2025 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: December 2024 3 Jan 2025
- 2 Jan 2025 Joint statement from former and current Canadian parliamentarians on the arrest warrants and bounties by Hong Kong government on Canadian citizens 2 Jan 2025
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December 2024
- 24 Dec 2024 Hong Kong Watch condemns targeting of overseas activists through further bounties and cancelled passports 24 Dec 2024
- 20 Dec 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (9 December - 20 December) 20 Dec 2024
- 19 Dec 2024 'The free world has abandoned Hong Kong', Benedict Rogers 19 Dec 2024
- 18 Dec 2024 'Britain will pay a terrible price for its blind spot over China', Benedict Rogers 18 Dec 2024
- 10 Dec 2024 UK Parliament holds hearing on withholding of Hong Kongers’ Mandatory Provident Fund savings 10 Dec 2024
- 10 Dec 2024 'Freedom is the spirit of humankind and its universal', Benedict Rogers 10 Dec 2024
- 10 Dec 2024 'On his birthday, a reminder of why we must not forget Jimmy Lai as he continues to suffer inhuman cruelty and deprivation behind bars', Benedict Rogers 10 Dec 2024
- 10 Dec 2024 Hong Kong Watch marks International Human Rights Day on its seventh anniversary 10 Dec 2024
- 6 Dec 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (25 November - 6 December) 6 Dec 2024
- 6 Dec 2024 Hong Kong Watch launches Vote4HK Canada 6 Dec 2024
- 5 Dec 2024 Nearly 400 Hong Kongers urge HSBC to release their Mandatory Provident Fund retirement savings 5 Dec 2024
- 3 Dec 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada hosts seminar on Hong Kong Pathway backlog with Jean Yip MP 3 Dec 2024
- 2 Dec 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: November 2024 2 Dec 2024
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November 2024
- 28 Nov 2024 European Parliament passes resolution following Hong Kong 47 sentencing, calling for targeted sanctions on Hong Kong officials 28 Nov 2024
- 25 Nov 2024 Canada-China Committee to study Hong Kong’s diplomatic and trade privileges 25 Nov 2024
- 25 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts discussion on community resilience in central London 25 Nov 2024
- 21 Nov 2024 'Starmer should be ashamed of cosying up to China’s thugs', Megan Khoo 21 Nov 2024
- 21 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch publishes advocacy survey results after consulting with global diaspora 21 Nov 2024
- 21 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch announces new Policy Director 21 Nov 2024
- 20 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch condemns Hong Kong 47 sentencing at US Capitol 20 Nov 2024
- 19 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressing “grave concerns” over Hong Kong 47 sentencing 19 Nov 2024
- 19 Nov 2024 New Hong Kong Watch report exposes Hong Kong’s slide into authoritarianism, warning legal bodies and businesses worldwide 19 Nov 2024
- 19 Nov 2024 'The jailing of democracy activists marks a dark day for Hong Kong', Benedict Rogers 19 Nov 2024
- 19 Nov 2024 'As 45 Activists Face Life Sentences in Hong Kong, the World Must Respond', Megan Khoo 19 Nov 2024
- 19 Nov 2024 'Pray for Jimmy Lai and Hong Kong’s pro-democracy campaigners', Benedict Rogers 19 Nov 2024
- 19 Nov 2024 'Release Jimmy Lai immediately, says UN working group', Benedict Rogers 19 Nov 2024
- 19 Nov 2024 'HSBC restructuring a chance to rescue UK’s Hong Kongers from transnational repression', Megan Khoo 19 Nov 2024
- 19 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch strongly condemns sentencing of 45 of the Hong Kong 47 democrats 19 Nov 2024
- 18 Nov 2024 Welsh Parliament debates Home Fee status for BNO Hong Konger students 18 Nov 2024
- 15 Nov 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (28 October - 15 November) 15 Nov 2024
- 15 Nov 2024 US Hong Kong groups publish joint statement urging finance executives to withdraw from Hong Kong Global Financial Summit 15 Nov 2024
- 14 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch launches digital rights report in Washington, DC 14 Nov 2024
- 13 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch shines a spotlight on repression across Asia in UK Parliament 13 Nov 2024
- 12 Nov 2024 'Hong Kong’s digital rights are in serious peril', Benedict Rogers 12 Nov 2024
- 12 Nov 2024 'Hong Kong’s Digital Battle Against State Surveillance', Megan Khoo 12 Nov 2024
- 12 Nov 2024 Hong Kongers in Manchester urge Business and Trade Secretary to maintain pause of UK-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission 12 Nov 2024
- 11 Nov 2024 Thirteen Parliamentarians ask HSBC how its restructure will affect MPF claimants 11 Nov 2024
- 8 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada hosts roundtable on transnational repression and digital rights in Canadian Parliament 8 Nov 2024
- 8 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch urges INTERPOL to be wary of transnational repression via Red Notices in Glasgow 8 Nov 2024
- 7 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch visits Brussels to launch report on digital transnational repression 7 Nov 2024
- 6 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch launches report on digital transnational repression in London 6 Nov 2024
- 5 Nov 2024 New Hong Kong Watch report exposes transnational repression in Hong Kong's digital space 5 Nov 2024
- 1 Nov 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: October 2024 1 Nov 2024
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October 2024
- 31 Oct 2024 Manulife and Sun Life testify before Canadian Parliament on withholding C$2 billion in MPF retirement savings 31 Oct 2024
- 29 Oct 2024 Call to sign letter to HSBC on releasing Hong Kongers' Mandatory Provident Fund savings 29 Oct 2024
- 25 Oct 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (14 October - 25 October) 25 Oct 2024
- 24 Oct 2024 'The many problems with the Vatican’s China deal', Benedict Rogers 24 Oct 2024
- 24 Oct 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts Cantonese workshop on the BNO visa and services in London 24 Oct 2024
- 18 Oct 2024 'David Lammy must not surrender to China', Benedict Rogers 18 Oct 2024
- 18 Oct 2024 'Hong Kong's arrest warrants and bounties and why this matters in the EU', Anouk Wear 18 Oct 2024
- 18 Oct 2024 Hong Kong Watch makes submission to UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief 18 Oct 2024
- 17 Oct 2024 Special Committee on Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship urged to reconsider suspension of regular meetings by 10 human rights organizations 17 Oct 2024
- 17 Oct 2024 Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors of UK Universities urge Department for Education to grant Home Fee status to BNO Hong Kongers 17 Oct 2024
- 16 Oct 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts parliamentary seminar on the UK’s Hong Kong policy 16 Oct 2024
- 16 Oct 2024 Twenty-three civil society and human rights organisations urge UK Foreign Secretary to raise concerns about Article 23 legislation, MPF and Jimmy Lai during visit to China 16 Oct 2024
- 14 Oct 2024 Hong Kong Watch co-hosts ‘Meet Your MPs’ event with Alex Norris MP, James Naish MP, and Michael Payne MP in Nottingham 14 Oct 2024
- 11 Oct 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada holds seminar on Hong Kong’s special status in Canadian Parliament 11 Oct 2024
- 11 Oct 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada hosts reception in Canadian Parliament to welcome new Patrons 11 Oct 2024
- 11 Oct 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (30 September - 11 October) 11 Oct 2024
- 7 Oct 2024 Hong Kong Watch concludes visit to Brussels 7 Oct 2024
- 7 Oct 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: September 2024 7 Oct 2024
- 2 Oct 2024 Hong Kong Watch appears on Foreign Interference Public Inquiry Consultation Panel 2 Oct 2024
- 1 Oct 2024 'The bravery of Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement must not be forgotten', Benedict Rogers 1 Oct 2024
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September 2024
- 27 Sept 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (16 September - 27 September) 27 Sept 2024
- 26 Sept 2024 Hong Kong sentences Stand News editors under sedition laws, for the first time since the handover 26 Sept 2024
- 25 Sept 2024 ‘Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times’, Benedict Rogers 25 Sept 2024
- 24 Sept 2024 Hong Kong Watch Annual Crowdfunding 2024 24 Sept 2024
- 24 Sept 2024 'No, Lord Mandelson, we don’t need to cosy up to Xi’s China', Benedict Rogers 24 Sept 2024
- 24 Sept 2024 'Hong Kong: Exporting International Law with Chinese Characteristics', Anouk Wear 24 Sept 2024
- 23 Sept 2024 Members of Parliament urge UK Foreign Secretary to challenge participation of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee in British Chamber of Commerce Summit 23 Sept 2024
- 23 Sept 2024 Hong Kong Watch connects BNOs with local community services at Mid-Autumn festive fair in Sutton 23 Sept 2024
- 19 Sept 2024 First two convictions under Article 23 legislation: 14 and 10 months’ imprisonment for wearing and writing ‘seditious’ pro-democracy slogans 19 Sept 2024
- 19 Sept 2024 Hong Kong Watch announces new Canadian Patrons 19 Sept 2024
- 18 Sept 2024 A guide: How the European Parliament and other EU Institutions should approach Hong Kong 18 Sept 2024
- 17 Sept 2024 'The cruel vindictiveness of the treatment of Catholic entrepreneur Jimmy Lai', Benedict Rogers 17 Sept 2024
- 17 Sept 2024 'The dismantling of press freedom in Hong Kong', Benedict Rogers 17 Sept 2024
- 17 Sept 2024 'Hong Kong diaspora spirit of resistance against democracy crackdown remains strong', Benedict Rogers 17 Sept 2024
- 17 Sept 2024 Lord Patten of Barnes receives response from HSBC and Standard Chartered on releasing Hong Kongers' MPF savings 17 Sept 2024
- 16 Sept 2024 Jimmy Lai’s international legal team file appeal with United Nations amid reports he is denied Holy Communion 16 Sept 2024
- 13 Sept 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (2 September - 13 September) 13 Sept 2024
- 12 Sept 2024 Hong Kong Watch calls for UK to sanction Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee in response to latest six-monthly report on Hong Kong 12 Sept 2024
- 10 Sept 2024 US House of Representatives passes Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act 10 Sept 2024
- 10 Sept 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts 80th birthday celebration for Lord Patten of Barnes 10 Sept 2024
- 9 Sept 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts discussion in East London to connect BNOs with local community services 9 Sept 2024
- 7 Sept 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes updated US Business Advisory on Hong Kong 7 Sept 2024
- 5 Sept 2024 MPs and nearly 1,000 BNO Hong Kongers urge UK government to consider granting Home Fee status to BNOs 5 Sept 2024
- 3 Sept 2024 'Journalists’ conviction bodes ill for press freedom in Hong Kong', Benedict Rogers 3 Sept 2024
- 3 Sept 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: August 2024 3 Sept 2024
- 2 Sept 2024 Hong Kong Watch commemorates fifth anniversary of 831 Incident 2 Sept 2024
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August 2024
- 30 Aug 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts ‘Meet Your MPs’ event with Yuan Yang MP and Olivia Bailey MP in Reading 30 Aug 2024
- 29 Aug 2024 ‘Dark day for press freedom in Hong Kong’: Stand News editors found guilty of alleged sedition 29 Aug 2024
- 27 Aug 2024 Hong Kong Watch Patron James Bezan MP meets Canadian Hong Kongers in Toronto 27 Aug 2024
- 19 Aug 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts event on safety and security for BNOs in Sutton 19 Aug 2024
- 19 Aug 2024 45 civil society organisations urge Lord Neuberger to resign from Hong Kong Court 19 Aug 2024
- 16 Aug 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (5 August - 16 August) 16 Aug 2024
- 15 Aug 2024 'HK court verdict on Jimmy Lai can't be an excuse for defeatism', Benedict Rogers 15 Aug 2024
- 13 Aug 2024 'After Fleeing Repression, Hong Kongers in Exile Face Financial Blockades', Megan Khoo 13 Aug 2024
- 12 Aug 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada holds roundtable discussion on Hong Kong Pathway backlog and Youth Initiative training workshop at HongKonger Community Centre Toronto 12 Aug 2024
- 12 Aug 2024 Hong Kong Watch Patron Lord Patten of Barnes responds to Hong Kong Court rejecting final appeal of Jimmy Lai and six other democrats 12 Aug 2024
- 8 Aug 2024 Hong Kong Watch volunteer position: Assistant to the Policy Advisor for Canada 8 Aug 2024
- 7 Aug 2024 'The dangers China poses to the free world cannot be ignored', Benedict Roger 7 Aug 2024
- 6 Aug 2024 Call to sign letter to the UK Secretary of State for Education on Home Fee status for BNOs 6 Aug 2024
- 2 Aug 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (22 July - 2 August) 2 Aug 2024
- 1 Aug 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: July 2024 1 Aug 2024
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July 2024
- 30 Jul 2024 'Democracy in Hong Kong did not fail – it was killed by Beijing and its quislings', Benedict Rogers 30 Jul 2024
- 26 Jul 2024 'Advocating for press freedom is not a crime', Benedict Rogers 26 Jul 2024
- 25 Jul 2024 Hong Konger with Canadian Permanent Residency successfully withdraws MPF savings from Manulife 25 Jul 2024
- 24 Jul 2024 Statement from Lord Patten of Barnes on the withholding of Hong Kongers' MPF savings 24 Jul 2024
- 24 Jul 2024 'Encouraging Asian democracies to respect religious freedom', Benedict Rogers 24 Jul 2024
- 22 Jul 2024 'Exiled pro-democracy Hong Kong activists blocked from accessing pensions', The Guardian 22 Jul 2024
- 19 Jul 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (8 July - 19 July) 19 Jul 2024
- 19 Jul 2024 'Hong Kongers Fleeing to UK Leave $3.8 Billion Trapped Behind', Bloomberg UK 19 Jul 2024
- 19 Jul 2024 MPF letter template for Hong Kongers to use to write to their Member of Parliament 19 Jul 2024
- 17 Jul 2024 A guide: How the new UK Parliament and government should approach Hong Kong 17 Jul 2024
- 16 Jul 2024 'Starmer should strike a preemptive blow against China', Benedict Rogers 16 Jul 2024
- 15 Jul 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada holds roundtable discussion on Hong Kong Pathway backlog issue at HongKonger Community Centre Toronto 15 Jul 2024
- 5 Jul 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (24 June - 5 July) 5 Jul 2024
- 4 Jul 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: June 2024 4 Jul 2024
- 2 Jul 2024 'Let's keep singing "Glory to Hong Kong"', Benedict Rogers 2 Jul 2024
- 1 Jul 2024 Hong Kong Watch statement on the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover and the fourth anniversary of the National Security Law 1 Jul 2024
- 1 Jul 2024 On the 27th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover, Hong Kong Watch calls for the BNO scheme to be expanded 1 Jul 2024
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June 2024
- 28 Jun 2024 'UK Election Manifestos: Hong Kong Watch Perspective', Thomas Benson 28 Jun 2024
- 25 Jun 2024 'Let the spirit of the "Apple Daily" live on', Benedict Rogers 25 Jun 2024
- 25 Jun 2024 Canada must review special privileges of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto to combat transnational repression 25 Jun 2024
- 21 Jun 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (10 June - 21 June) 21 Jun 2024
- 19 Jun 2024 Canadian Senate passes Bill C-70, making it law to counter foreign interference 19 Jun 2024
- 17 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts BNO hustings event with parliamentary candidates in Sutton 17 Jun 2024
- 13 Jun 2024 Canadian House of Commons passes Bill C-70 to counter foreign interference 13 Jun 2024
- 13 Jun 2024 'Hong Kong activists passport cancellation underscores slide into authoritarianism', Megan Khoo 13 Jun 2024
- 12 Jun 2024 European Commission increases tariffs by up to 38.1% on Chinese EV companies 12 Jun 2024
- 12 Jun 2024 'Hong Kong's democracy movement must find other voices', Benedict Rogers 12 Jun 2024
- 12 Jun 2024 Hong Kong authorities cancel passports of six pro-democracy activists with bounties in UK 12 Jun 2024
- 12 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch stands in solidarity with Hong Kongers commemorating the fifth anniversary of the ‘612 incident’ 12 Jun 2024
- 11 Jun 2024 UK General Election to take place on 4 July 2024 – BNOs can register to vote 11 Jun 2024
- 11 Jun 2024 'Hong Kong and Tiananmen: Erasing Memory in the Name of National Security', Eric Wear and Anouk Wear 11 Jun 2024
- 11 Jun 2024 'Hong Kong exiles in UK and Canada lack access to billions of their savings', Megan Khoo 11 Jun 2024
- 11 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch testifies to Canadian Senate on passing Bill C-70 to counter transnational repression before next election 11 Jun 2024
- 10 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the resignation of Canadian and British judges from Hong Kong’s Final Court of Appeal 10 Jun 2024
- 10 Jun 2024 Updated briefing: Canadian financial companies blocking Hong Kongers’ access to an estimated C$2 billion in retirement savings 10 Jun 2024
- 7 Jun 2024 Biweekly political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong (27 May - 7 June) 7 Jun 2024
- 6 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch publishes in-depth analysis of the business and legal risks associated with Hong Kong’s ‘Article 23’ Safeguarding National Security Ordinance 6 Jun 2024
- 5 Jun 2024 Canadian Parliament urged to pass Bill C-70 to counter transnational repression against Hong Kongers in Canada 5 Jun 2024
- 5 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes US congressional resolution condemning Article 23 legislation 5 Jun 2024
- 5 Jun 2024 Canadian House of Commons unanimously calls for the release of the Hong Kong 47 5 Jun 2024
- 4 Jun 2024 'Tiananmen massacre should never be forgotten', Benedict Rogers 4 Jun 2024
- 4 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch commemorates 35th anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre 4 Jun 2024
- 3 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch, Manulife and Sun Life testify to Canadian Parliament on withholding of C$1.5 billion in MPF retirement savings 3 Jun 2024
- 3 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch testifies to Canadian Parliament on backlog of 9,000 permanent residency applications for Hong Kongers in Canada 3 Jun 2024
- 3 Jun 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: May 2024 3 Jun 2024
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May 2024
- 31 May 2024 'The Chinese Communist Party is infiltrating the US from the inside', Anouk Wear 31 May 2024
- 31 May 2024 47 international parliamentarians and public figures condemn verdict in the trial of 47 democrats in Hong Kong 31 May 2024
- 30 May 2024 'Canada’s new foreign agents registry could do more to protect diaspora communities', Katherine Leung 30 May 2024
- 30 May 2024 Interview with NTD UK News on blocked MPF access 30 May 2024
- 30 May 2024 Fourteen of ‘Hong Kong 47’ found guilty for participating in pro-democracy primary elections 30 May 2024
- 29 May 2024 Over 500 Hong Kongers visit IRCC in Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa to call for action to address Hong Kong Pathway backlog 29 May 2024
- 29 May 2024 'Vatican should not honor Shanghai's fake bishop', Benedict Rogers 29 May 2024
- 29 May 2024 Hong Kong Watch extends gratitude to cross-party group of 14 Canadian parliamentarians for supporting Hong Kong community 29 May 2024
- 28 May 2024 First individuals arrested under Article 23 legislation for posting allegedly seditious content on social media 28 May 2024
- 24 May 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (20 May - 24 May) 24 May 2024
- 23 May 2024 Updated briefing: Hong Kongers who have fled to the UK are being denied access to over £3 billion in savings 23 May 2024
- 23 May 2024 Over 210,000 Hong Kongers apply for UK’s BNO visa, according to new government figures 23 May 2024
- 23 May 2024 'The world needs Taiwan as a vibrant democracy in Asia', Benedict Rogers 23 May 2024
- 20 May 2024 UK government urged to sanction six Hong Kong officials in response to passage of Article 23 and increasing transnational repression 20 May 2024
- 17 May 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (13 May - 17 May) 17 May 2024
- 15 May 2024 'China is now exporting its totalitarianism to the West', Benedict Rogers 15 May 2024
- 13 May 2024 Hong Kong Watch response to Government response to the fifth report by the Special Committee on the Canada-People’s Republic of China Relationship 13 May 2024
- 10 May 2024 'Let's defy the ban on "Glory to Hong Kong"', Benedict Rogers 10 May 2024
- 10 May 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (6 May - 10 May) 10 May 2024
- 8 May 2024 Updated analysis: Manulife and Sun Life reject over 80% of Hong Kongers who have applied for early MPF withdrawal 8 May 2024
- 8 May 2024 Hong Kong court ban on pro-democracy anthem ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ sparks new fears over heightened censorship in Hong Kong 8 May 2024
- 7 May 2024 Government of Canada urged to address root cause of Hong Kong Pathway backlog issue 7 May 2024
- 7 May 2024 Hong Kong Watch concert explores music as resistance to oppression 7 May 2024
- 3 May 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (29 April - 3 May) 3 May 2024
- 3 May 2024 Governments urged to call for an end to the prosecution of Jimmy Lai on World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2024
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April 2024
- 30 Apr 2024 Government of Canada urged to take action on transnational repression of Hong Kongers in Canada 30 Apr 2024
- 30 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: April 2024 30 Apr 2024
- 26 Apr 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (22 April - 26 April) 26 Apr 2024
- 25 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts Annual Dinner in British Parliament 25 Apr 2024
- 25 Apr 2024 European Parliament passes urgency resolution condemning Article 23 and calling for lifeboat schemes for Hong Kongers in the EU 25 Apr 2024
- 24 Apr 2024 46 civil society organisations urge Secretary Blinken to raise human rights concerns during China visit 24 Apr 2024
- 23 Apr 2024 HKW briefing urges EU member states to introduce lifeboat schemes for 1.86 million Hong Kongers with no lifeline out of the city 23 Apr 2024
- 19 Apr 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (15 April - 19 April) 19 Apr 2024
- 19 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch urges UK Minister to declare the first application of Article 23 as a breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration and call for release of Jimmy Lai during visit to Hong Kong and China 19 Apr 2024
- 19 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada calls for urgent action to address study permit expiry for Hong Kong Pathway applicants with children 19 Apr 2024
- 15 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the UK’s latest six-monthly report on Hong Kong, calls for sanctions in response to China’s “ongoing non-compliance with Sino-British Joint Declaration” 15 Apr 2024
- 15 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch releases updated Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office briefing 15 Apr 2024
- 15 Apr 2024 Hong Kong civil society organisations urge Chancellor Scholz to raise concerns about Article 23 and human rights in Hong Kong during visit to Beijing 15 Apr 2024
- 13 Apr 2024 Local government elections take place in the UK on 2 May 2024 – BNOs can register to vote 13 Apr 2024
- 12 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch CEO briefs Polish MPs, civil society and media on human rights in Hong Kong 12 Apr 2024
- 12 Apr 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (8 April - 12 April) 12 Apr 2024
- 12 Apr 2024 'China is an insidious threat – not even our stamps are safe', Benedict Rogers 12 Apr 2024
- 11 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch condemns first conviction of dual national under Hong Kong’s National Security Law 11 Apr 2024
- 11 Apr 2024 'France's stance on first ever European Huawei factory underscores EU's inaction on China', Megan Khoo 11 Apr 2024
- 10 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch condemns the deportation of RSF human rights defender from Hong Kong 10 Apr 2024
- 10 Apr 2024 'China Tightens Its Grip on Hong Kong' - Lord Patten of Barnes 10 Apr 2024
- 8 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch Patrons urge UK Foreign Secretary to take action in response to passage of Article 23 8 Apr 2024
- 8 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada raises deep concerns about loss of Hong Kong families’ legal status in Canada 8 Apr 2024
- 5 Apr 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (1 April - 5 April) 5 Apr 2024
- 4 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: March 2024 4 Apr 2024
- 3 Apr 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada holds first training workshop of Youth Initiative Programme at HongKonger Community Centre Toronto 3 Apr 2024
- 2 Apr 2024 IRCC confirms priority processing remains in place for Hong Kong Pathway applicants 2 Apr 2024
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March 2024
- 28 Mar 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (18 March - 28 March) 28 Mar 2024
- 28 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch makes submission to the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy 28 Mar 2024
- 28 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UN Special Rapporteurs' letter expressing concerns about the enactment of Article 23 28 Mar 2024
- 26 Mar 2024 'We must stand up to the thugs and bullies in Beijing - or Taiwan will fall', Benedict Rogers 26 Mar 2024
- 26 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch condemns first application of Article 23 26 Mar 2024
- 25 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch urges UK Government to sanction Hong Kong Chief Executive in wake of Chinese cyberattacks on UK 25 Mar 2024
- 25 Mar 2024 'As Beijing’s noose tightens around Hong Kong, Britain must step up', Benedict Rogers 25 Mar 2024
- 25 Mar 2024 'Hong Kong will have its resurrection', Benedict Rogers 25 Mar 2024
- 21 Mar 2024 'Hong Kongers need EU immigration ‘lifeboat’ policies in the wake of Article 23', Megan Khoo 21 Mar 2024
- 20 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada works to ensure priority processing remains in place for Hong Kong Pathway applicants 20 Mar 2024
- 20 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch responds to passage of Article 23 in European Parliament 20 Mar 2024
- 19 Mar 2024 90 international parliamentarians and public figures condemn the passage of Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong 19 Mar 2024
- 18 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch launches new report on home fee status for BNO students in UK Parliament 18 Mar 2024
- 18 Mar 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (11 March - 15 March) 18 Mar 2024
- 15 Mar 2024 Melissa Lantsman MP and Tom Kmiec MP call on Immigration Minister to ensure priority processing remains in place for Hong Kongers 15 Mar 2024
- 13 Mar 2024 Sixteen international experts express “profound and grave concerns” about looming threat to religious freedom and Sacrament of Penance in Hong Kong 13 Mar 2024
- 12 Mar 2024 'Hong Kong’s ‘Article 23’ is an implicit threat to the Sacrament of Penance', Benedict Rogers 12 Mar 2024
- 12 Mar 2024 'Hong Kong desperately needs our support – we must not abandon it', Benedict Rogers 12 Mar 2024
- 8 Mar 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (4 March - 8 March) 8 Mar 2024
- 8 Mar 2024 'Embattled Hong Kong women rights defenders deserve support and solidarity', Anouk Wear 8 Mar 2024
- 8 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch condemns Bill under Article 23 legislation 8 Mar 2024
- 8 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch celebrates International Women’s Day 8 Mar 2024
- 6 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes EU Parliament and Council agreement to ban products made with forced labour 6 Mar 2024
- 5 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: February 2024 5 Mar 2024
- 4 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Watch visits Brussels to further develop EU advocacy work 4 Mar 2024
- 1 Mar 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (26 February - 1 March) 1 Mar 2024
- 1 Mar 2024 'Repression in Hong Kong would be dangerous for all', Benedict Rogers 1 Mar 2024
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February 2024
- 29 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada joins Lunar New Year banquet hosted by HongKonger Community Centre Toronto 29 Feb 2024
- 27 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Watch makes submission to Hong Kong government for Article 23 public consultation 27 Feb 2024
- 23 Feb 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (12 February - 23 February) 23 Feb 2024
- 19 Feb 2024 Over 85 organisations sign joint statement on the Hong Kong Government’s Consultation for Article 23 Legislation 19 Feb 2024
- 16 Feb 2024 'Lithuania Should Protect Hong Kongers in the EU', Megan Khoo 16 Feb 2024
- 15 Feb 2024 'Lionel Messi shouldn’t have been in Hong Kong in the first place', Benedict Rogers 15 Feb 2024
- 15 Feb 2024 Canadian Immigration Committee passes motion to summon Manulife and Sun Life executives to testify at Committee hearing on MPF issue 15 Feb 2024
- 13 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Watch co-founder and Chief Executive Benedict Rogers testifies to the Canadian Parliament on the case of Jimmy Lai, and calls for sanctions 13 Feb 2024
- 13 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Watch Patron Lord Alton hosts discussion on Professor Michael C. Davis’ new book in Parliament 13 Feb 2024
- 9 Feb 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (5 February - 9 February) 9 Feb 2024
- 7 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada testifies at Human Rights Subcommittee on the detention of Jimmy Lai 7 Feb 2024
- 6 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Watch concludes visit to Washington, DC 6 Feb 2024
- 6 Feb 2024 'Why a Chinese car battery plant in Hungary is not a good idea', Megan Khoo 6 Feb 2024
- 5 Feb 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (29 January - 2 February) 5 Feb 2024
- 1 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Watch testifies at CECC hearing in US Congress on human rights in China 1 Feb 2024
- 1 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Watch publishes briefing paper on Canadian House of Commons’ Special Committee report into pension fund investment in China 1 Feb 2024
- 1 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: January 2024 1 Feb 2024
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January 2024
- 31 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes update on the relationship requirement for BNO visa scheme 31 Jan 2024
- 31 Jan 2024 'It’s time to defend what’s left of Hong Kong’s religious freedoms', Benedict Rogers 31 Jan 2024
- 30 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch condemns launch of consultation for Article 23 legislation 30 Jan 2024
- 26 Jan 2024 European Council adopts position to ban products made with forced labour from EU markets 26 Jan 2024
- 26 Jan 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (22 January - 26 January) 26 Jan 2024
- 25 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada Youth Initiative Program trainees selected as Canadian parliamentary interns 25 Jan 2024
- 23 Jan 2024 MPs call for sanctions on Hong Kong officials and highlight the trial of Jimmy Lai in UK House of Commons debate 23 Jan 2024
- 23 Jan 2024 'At China's Universal Periodic Review, European states must defend human rights in Hong Kong', Megan Khoo and Anouk Wear 23 Jan 2024
- 23 Jan 2024 'China tried, but failed, to prevent UN scrutiny of its human rights violations', Anouk Wear and Megan Khoo 23 Jan 2024
- 23 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes Recommendations on Hong Kong at the UN Universal Periodic Review 23 Jan 2024
- 23 Jan 2024 'China’s rights record must be called out at the UN', Benedict Rogers 23 Jan 2024
- 22 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UN experts’ call for immediate release of Jimmy Lai ahead of UPR 22 Jan 2024
- 22 Jan 2024 Internship applications open: Hong Kong Watch Canada Youth Initiative Program 2024 22 Jan 2024
- 21 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch calls for action as Hong Kong Secretary for Education arrives in the UK 21 Jan 2024
- 19 Jan 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (15 January - 19 January) 19 Jan 2024
- 19 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes publication of Advance Questions in preparation for UN Universal Periodic Review of China 19 Jan 2024
- 18 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch publishes briefing exposing the risks of Huawei and BYD in the EU 18 Jan 2024
- 17 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch statement on the Special Committee on Canada–People’s Republic of China report on the exposure of Canadian investment funds to human rights violations in the PRC 17 Jan 2024
- 12 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch hosts seminar on election and voting with local Councillors in Wimbledon 12 Jan 2024
- 12 Jan 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (8 January - 12 January) 12 Jan 2024
- 10 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch condemns threats against family members of overseas Hong Kong activists 10 Jan 2024
- 9 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: December 2023 9 Jan 2024
- 9 Jan 2024 'When will the West stand up to Xi Jinping?', Sir Geoffrey Nice and Benedict Rogers 9 Jan 2024
- 9 Jan 2024 'My friend Jimmy Lai, a British national, has been jailed by China. This must not stand. The Foreign Secretary owes it to Britain to speak up and act', Benedict Rogers 9 Jan 2024
- 5 Jan 2024 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (1 January - 5 January) 5 Jan 2024
- 5 Jan 2024 'Let this be the year in which Ministers finally face up to the challenge of China', Megan Khoo 5 Jan 2024
- 5 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch welcomes publication of NGO submissions in advance of UN Universal Periodic Review 5 Jan 2024
- 4 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch Patrons urge UK Foreign Secretary to sanction Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee 4 Jan 2024
- 2 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch responds to latest developments in the trial of Jimmy Lai 2 Jan 2024
- 1 Jan 2024 Hong Kong Watch Canada celebrates New Year and promotes Youth Initiative Program at HongKonger Community Centre Toronto 1 Jan 2024
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December 2023
- 22 Dec 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (18 December - 22 December) 22 Dec 2023
- 22 Dec 2023 'Hong Kong’s Dismal December', Benedict Rogers 22 Dec 2023
- 21 Dec 2023 'A saintly parallel from Prague for Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai', Benedict Rogers 21 Dec 2023
- 21 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes publication of UN documents in advance of Universal Periodic Review 21 Dec 2023
- 20 Dec 2023 Over 85 human rights organisations sign joint statement urging government action in response to latest arrest warrants and bounties on Hong Kong pro-democracy activists 20 Dec 2023
- 20 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch Patrons urge UK Foreign Secretary to include Hong Kong on the agenda at the upcoming UN UPR on China 20 Dec 2023
- 19 Dec 2023 'The trial of Jimmy Lai shows that no one is safe under Xi Jinping’s regime', Benedict Rogers 19 Dec 2023
- 19 Dec 2023 UK House of Lords debates trial of British citizen Jimmy Lai 19 Dec 2023
- 18 Dec 2023 Canadian and UK Parliaments call for the release of Jimmy Lai 18 Dec 2023
- 17 Dec 2023 UK calls for release of British citizen Jimmy Lai ahead of his Hong Kong national security trial to start today 17 Dec 2023
- 16 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch joins statement urging China to respect rights of lawyers in China and Hong Kong 16 Dec 2023
- 15 Dec 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (11 December - 15 December) 15 Dec 2023
- 14 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch concludes visit to Taiwan 14 Dec 2023
- 14 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch condemns targeting of five exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activists 14 Dec 2023
- 13 Dec 2023 MEPs press EU to confront China over human rights violations in Hong Kong 13 Dec 2023
- 13 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: November 2023 13 Dec 2023
- 12 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch CEO Benedict Rogers speaks alongside Sebastien Lai and Jimmy Lai's international legal team in Parliament 12 Dec 2023
- 12 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes meeting between Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Sebastien Lai 12 Dec 2023
- 11 Dec 2023 European Parliament's Informal Hong Kong Watch Group expresses concern over Hong Kong District Council elections 11 Dec 2023
- 11 Dec 2023 Record-low voter turnout in Hong Kong District Council elections 11 Dec 2023
- 11 Dec 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (4 December - 8 December) 11 Dec 2023
- 8 Dec 2023 'Never again? It takes more than words to take on the tyrants – protect human rights', Benedict Rogers 8 Dec 2023
- 8 Dec 2023 'Pope Francis, Rishi Sunak must speak up for Jimmy Lai', Benedict Rogers 8 Dec 2023
- 8 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch highlights Hong Kong’s political prisoners on 75th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights 8 Dec 2023
- 7 Dec 2023 EU challenges China on Hong Kong at EU-China summit 7 Dec 2023
- 6 Dec 2023 MPs discuss BNO issues in Hong Kong Watch Q&A session 6 Dec 2023
- 5 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: October 2023 5 Dec 2023
- 5 Dec 2023 Hong Kong Watch Canada promotes Youth Initiative Program 2024 at HongKonger Community Centre in Toronto 5 Dec 2023
- 4 Dec 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (27 November - 1 December) 4 Dec 2023
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November 2023
- 30 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch launches new report on freedom of religion or belief in Hong Kong in UK Parliament 30 Nov 2023
- 30 Nov 2023 Closing arguments begin in trial of 47 Democrats 30 Nov 2023
- 29 Nov 2023 US House Foreign Affairs Committee marks up bill to review the status of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices 29 Nov 2023
- 29 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch addresses United Nations Universal Periodic Review pre-session on China in Geneva 29 Nov 2023
- 28 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch hosts workshop on personal tax and England's tax system 28 Nov 2023
- 28 Nov 2023 Over 190,000 Hong Kongers apply for UK’s BNO visa 28 Nov 2023
- 24 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch holds roundtable discussion on MPF in Ottawa 24 Nov 2023
- 23 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch launches religious freedom report in the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa 23 Nov 2023
- 23 Nov 2023 HKW Briefing for the European Parliament: Destruction of Judicial Independence and the Persecution of Democrats in Hong Kong 23 Nov 2023
- 22 Nov 2023 First-time and floating: How 140,000 Hong Kongers could swing seats at the next UK General Election 22 Nov 2023
- 17 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch Canada Youth Initiative Program 2024 17 Nov 2023
- 17 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch co-organises one-day policy conference in Berlin 17 Nov 2023
- 17 Nov 2023 'The Slow, Insidious Attack on Freedom of Religion in Hong Kong', Benedict Rogers 17 Nov 2023
- 17 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch releases new religious freedom report in Washington, DC 17 Nov 2023
- 16 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch publishes new briefing on countering foreign interference in industry and technology in Canada 16 Nov 2023
- 13 Nov 2023 'The insidious undermining of religious freedom in Hong Kong', Benedict Rogers 13 Nov 2023
- 10 Nov 2023 'The Hong Kong government is slowly suffocating religious freedom', Benedict Rogers 10 Nov 2023
- 8 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch launches report on Hong Kong’s freedom of religion or belief in Brussels 8 Nov 2023
- 7 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch launches groundbreaking new report on threats to freedom of religion or belief in Hong Kong 7 Nov 2023
- 6 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch MPF briefing: The role of US companies 6 Nov 2023
- 3 Nov 2023 'Yoon Seok-yeol Government, Stand with the Freedom of Hong Kong' – Jung-Hoon Lee 3 Nov 2023
- 2 Nov 2023 Hong Kong Watch publishes briefing and case studies on Hong Kongers facing intimidation in Canada 2 Nov 2023
- 2 Nov 2023 'Why RCEP Should Think Twice About Admitting Hong Kong', Sam Goodman and Anouk Wear 2 Nov 2023
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October 2023
- 31 Oct 2023 51 Hong Kong civil society groups call for HKSAR's membership application of RCEP to be blocked 31 Oct 2023
- 25 Oct 2023 Planned Article 23 Security Legislation will target foreign businesses, independent media, and criminalise freedom of expression 25 Oct 2023
- 24 Oct 2023 Canadian financial companies blocking Hong Kongers’ access to an estimated C$1.5 billion in retirement savings 24 Oct 2023
- 24 Oct 2023 Manulife and Sun Life reject over 90% of Hong Kongers who have tried to withdraw their MPF retirement savings 24 Oct 2023
- 13 Oct 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong in the last three weeks (25 September - 13 October) 13 Oct 2023
- 13 Oct 2023 Hong Kong Watch expresses concern regarding the arrest of 20 individuals related to Hong Kongers seeking to withdraw their retirement savings from Hong Kong 13 Oct 2023
- 12 Oct 2023 Hong Kong Watch Raises Concern Regarding the Deportation of Zeng Yuxuan 12 Oct 2023
- 5 Oct 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: September 2023 5 Oct 2023
- 3 Oct 2023 Hong Kong Watch Publishes Briefing on Electoral Reforms and the Erosion of Democracy in Hong Kong 3 Oct 2023
- 3 Oct 2023 UCA News: 'Beijing’s new hymn for Hong Kong churches', Benedict Rogers 3 Oct 2023
- 2 Oct 2023 Catholic Herald: 'The Sino-Vatican Pact isn’t working: so why does Cardinal Chow insist that it is?', Benedict Rogers 2 Oct 2023
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September 2023
- 27 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UK Government support for young Hong Kongers 27 Sept 2023
- 27 Sept 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (18-22 September) 27 Sept 2023
- 26 Sept 2023 The Independent: '1,000 days behind bars: Unless Britain steps up, Jimmy Lai – my friend – could die in prison', Benedict Rogers 26 Sept 2023
- 25 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch joins letter to President Biden by 67 organisations calling for action on Jimmy Lai’s 1000th Day in Prison 25 Sept 2023
- 25 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch hosts Mid-Autumn community meet-up and festive potluck 25 Sept 2023
- 22 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch MPF survey: Share your experience with us 22 Sept 2023
- 19 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch Annual Crowdfunding 2023: A Free Hong Kong Needs You 19 Sept 2023
- 19 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the UK government’s latest Six-Monthly Report on Hong Kong and calls for action in response to China’s “ongoing non-compliance” with the Sino-British Joint Declaration 19 Sept 2023
- 18 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch BNO rights campaign: A story of turning the impossible into possible 18 Sept 2023
- 18 Sept 2023 The Spectator: 'Parliament needs protecting from foreign infiltration', Benedict Rogers 18 Sept 2023
- 15 Sept 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last two weeks (4-8 and 11-15 September) 15 Sept 2023
- 12 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch paper calls for a review into Hong Kong Government's links to the London Metals Exchange 12 Sept 2023
- 11 Sept 2023 UCA News: 'Rome must send a clear signal of reassurance to Taiwan', Benedict Rogers 11 Sept 2023
- 11 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch responds to reports of the arrest of a PRC spy operating in the UK Parliament 11 Sept 2023
- 6 Sept 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last two weeks (21-25 August and 28 August-1 September) 6 Sept 2023
- 4 Sept 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: August 2023 4 Sept 2023
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August 2023
- 30 Aug 2023 The Telegraph: 'Britain must not give an inch to China', Benedict Rogers 30 Aug 2023
- 29 Aug 2023 The Foreign Secretary must use his visit to Beijing to offer a robust defence of the Sino-British Joint Declaration 29 Aug 2023
- 24 Aug 2023 Over 180,000 Hong Kongers apply for UK’s BNO visa 24 Aug 2023
- 24 Aug 2023 Hong Kong Watch hosts pub discussion on UK political landscape and BNO voter rights 24 Aug 2023
- 18 Aug 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last week (15-18 August) 18 Aug 2023
- 18 Aug 2023 Foreign Policy: 'The Real Risks of Doing Business in China', Benedict Rogers 18 Aug 2023
- 16 Aug 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UK Government decision to introduce priority service for BNO visa applicants 16 Aug 2023
- 14 Aug 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last week (7-11 August) 14 Aug 2023
- 10 Aug 2023 Hong Kong Watch Condemns Arrest of 10 individuals linked to the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund 10 Aug 2023
- 8 Aug 2023 Canadian parliamentarians call on the Government to investigate visa waivers issued for three hundred Hong Kong police officers accused of complicity in human rights violations 8 Aug 2023
- 8 Aug 2023 Hong Kong Watch condemns sustained threats against Hong Kong activists 8 Aug 2023
- 4 Aug 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last week (31 July - 4 August) 4 Aug 2023
- 2 Aug 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last week (17-21 and 24-28 July) 2 Aug 2023
- 2 Aug 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: July 2023 2 Aug 2023
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July 2023
- 30 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch calls on the Canadian Government to investigate the issuing of visas for Hong Kong Police officers to attend the World Police and Fire Games 30 Jul 2023
- 28 Jul 2023 HKW welcomes confirmation from the Biden Administration that HK CE John Lee will not attend the APEC Summit 28 Jul 2023
- 25 Jul 2023 Conservative Home: 'China is penetrating the UK economy at every level. Our response has been completely inadequate', Benedict Rogers 25 Jul 2023
- 24 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch Stream B campaign: Acknowledgments 24 Jul 2023
- 24 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch condemns continuing threats against Hong Kong activists 24 Jul 2023
- 20 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch condemns new escalated threats against Hong Kong activists 20 Jul 2023
- 20 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch’s Interview on the Expansion of Stream B with CBC News 20 Jul 2023
- 18 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch makes submissions for China’s UN Universal Periodic Review 18 Jul 2023
- 18 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch Stream B campaign: A timeline 18 Jul 2023
- 17 Jul 2023 UCA News: 'Rome should never genuflect at the gates of Zhongnanhai', Benedict Rogers 17 Jul 2023
- 14 Jul 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last week (10-14 July) 14 Jul 2023
- 14 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: June 2023 14 Jul 2023
- 13 Jul 2023 Canada’s lifeboat scheme: Stream B and OWP briefing note 13 Jul 2023
- 12 Jul 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last week (24-30 June and 3-7 July) 12 Jul 2023
- 11 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch Canada welcomes the expansion of the Stream B Pathway for Hong Kongers 11 Jul 2023
- 11 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch condemns escalated threats against Hong Kong activists 11 Jul 2023
- 10 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch joins over 60 other human rights organisations, bar associations, scholars and activists in a joint statement on China’s crackdown on lawyers 10 Jul 2023
- 7 Jul 2023 UCA News: 'It is time to look Beijing in the eye', Benedict Rogers 7 Jul 2023
- 7 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch concludes trip to Brussels 7 Jul 2023
- 6 Jul 2023 Interview with Trans World Radio UK: 'China accuses UK of “harbouring fugitives” as Hong Kong issues arrest warrants: Ben Rogers responds' 6 Jul 2023
- 5 Jul 2023 Canadian parliamentarians call on the Government to introduce measures to protect pro-democracy activists overseas 5 Jul 2023
- 4 Jul 2023 CWR NewsPost UK interviews Benedict Rogers 羅傑斯接受直播新聞室訪問｜英政府應該要更強硬 對辛偉誠感失望 4 Jul 2023
- 4 Jul 2023 Over 50 Hong Kong civil organisations urge government action following the Hong Kong National Security arrest warrants and bounties 4 Jul 2023
- 4 Jul 2023 Bratislava Hanus Days 2023: Benedict Rogers on 'China, human rights and the persecution of Christians' 4 Jul 2023
- 3 Jul 2023 Hong Kong Watch hosts panel discussion and Q&A in Manchester 3 Jul 2023
- 3 Jul 2023 Hudson Institute interviews Benedict Rogers: The Third Anniversary of the Hong Kong National Security Law 3 Jul 2023
- 3 Jul 2023 The Telegraph: 'Twenty-six years since the Hong Kong handover, China has ripped up its promises', Benedict Rogers 3 Jul 2023
- 3 Jul 2023 HKW condemns the HK National Security Police's targeting of pro-democracy activists overseas 3 Jul 2023
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June 2023
- 30 Jun 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last week (18-23 June) 30 Jun 2023
- 30 Jun 2023 UCA News: 'It’s time to stand up for Hong Kong, even if belatedly', Benedict Rogers 30 Jun 2023
- 30 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Informal Friendship Group in the Bundestag Publishes Press Release on National Security Law 30 Jun 2023
- 30 Jun 2023 European Parliament Informal Hong Kong Watch Group Publishes Joint Letter on the Anniversary of the National Security Law 30 Jun 2023
- 30 Jun 2023 The Tablet: 'Broken promises – why Beijing’s signature cannot be trusted', Benedict Rogers 30 Jun 2023
- 30 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Watch Condemns Beijing’s Draconian National Security Law on Third Anniversary of its Imposition 30 Jun 2023
- 29 Jun 2023 Three years on from the NSL: Lord Patten addresses Hong Kongers at Parliamentary event hosted by Catherine West MP 29 Jun 2023
- 27 Jun 2023 The proposed merger of Three and Vodafone raises questions about the special treatment of investment from Hong Kong 27 Jun 2023
- 26 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Watch holds art exhibition and charity auction in London 26 Jun 2023
- 26 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s Opinion Concerning Ms. Hang Tung Chow 26 Jun 2023
- 21 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Watch joins other NGOs in letter to online platforms regarding injunction to ban the song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ 21 Jun 2023
- 19 Jun 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last week (5 - 9 June and 12 - 16 June) 19 Jun 2023
- 15 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes European Parliament resolution on Hong Kong and calls on EU Member States to act 15 Jun 2023
- 15 Jun 2023 National Post: 'Hong Kong launches bid to attract Canadian companies, but rights group warns of risks' 15 Jun 2023
- 15 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Watch joins 41 other human rights organisations in letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on his visit to China 15 Jun 2023
- 14 Jun 2023 Canadian MP Tom Kmiec introduces petition calling for IRCC to remove the requirement for a police certificate from the Hong Kong Police 14 Jun 2023
- 12 Jun 2023 Parliamentarians and Hong Kong Watch Patrons host launch reception of Hong Kong Watch Canada 12 Jun 2023
- 9 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Watch joins in solidarity with Hong Kongers in commemorating the anniversary of the 12 June 2019 protests 9 Jun 2023
- 7 Jun 2023 Free university tuition fees for BNO visa holders living in Scotland 7 Jun 2023
- 5 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: May 2023 5 Jun 2023
- 3 Jun 2023 Hong Kong Watch commemorates Tiananmen Square massacre and calls on the free world to ensure that as the Beijing regime tries to erase history, “the truth prevails” 3 Jun 2023
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May 2023
- 31 May 2023 Hong Kong Watch Canada officially launched on Parliament Hill 31 May 2023
- 31 May 2023 Hong Kong Watch Welcomes Concluding Observations of UN Committee on Women’s Rights 31 May 2023
- 30 May 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (22 - 26 May 2023) 30 May 2023
- 30 May 2023 Hong Kong Watch submits a sanctions submission to UK government on John Lee to mark the one-year anniversary of his appointment as Hong Kong Chief Executive 30 May 2023
- 29 May 2023 Hong Kong Watch collects signatures for House of Commons petition at HongKonger Community Centre in Toronto 29 May 2023
- 25 May 2023 UK six-monthly report on Hong Kong restates that 'China remains in non-compliance' with the Sino-British Joint Declaration 25 May 2023
- 19 May 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong this week (15 - 19 May 2023) 19 May 2023
- 19 May 2023 Today’s ruling on Tim Owen KC will have a significant impact on the presence of overseas lawyers and judges in the city going forward 19 May 2023
- 16 May 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: April 2023 16 May 2023
- 16 May 2023 Hong Kong Watch joins other NGOs in responding to Hong Kong government’s rejection of “Distorted Narratives” at the UN 16 May 2023
- 15 May 2023 Political prisoner trial developments in Hong Kong last week (8 - 12 May 2023) 15 May 2023
- 12 May 2023 Hong Kong Watch attends UN Women’s Rights Review 12 May 2023
- 12 May 2023 90 parliamentarians demand action over the blocked retirement savings of those who have fled Hong Kong 12 May 2023
- 11 May 2023 Hong Kong Watch Makes Statement to the UN Committee on Women’s Rights 11 May 2023
- 5 May 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (1 - 5 May 2023) 5 May 2023
- 2 May 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (24 - 28 April 2023) 2 May 2023
- 2 May 2023 Plans to overhaul direct elections for District Councillors is a "shameless breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration" 2 May 2023
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April 2023
- 28 Apr 2023 HKW Patron Garnett Genuis introduces petition calling for IRCC to expand HK Pathway Stream B 28 Apr 2023
- 28 Apr 2023 Frank Müller-Rosentritt MdB becomes Hong Kong Watch's newest parliamentary patron 28 Apr 2023
- 27 Apr 2023 Hong Kong Watch mourns the passing of Neil Jameson CBE 27 Apr 2023
- 26 Apr 2023 Hong Kong Watch holds panel discussion and Q&A in St Albans 26 Apr 2023
- 24 Apr 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UK Parliamentarians’ report on Jimmy Lai and the crackdown on media freedom in Hong Kong 24 Apr 2023
- 21 Apr 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (17 - 21 April 2023) 21 Apr 2023
- 19 Apr 2023 Hong Kong Watch, Freiheit für Hongkong and Hongkonger in Deutschland make UN joint submission on Women’s Rights 19 Apr 2023
- 16 Apr 2023 Hong Kongers who have fled to the UK are being denied access to over £2 billion in savings 16 Apr 2023
- 14 Apr 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (10 - 14 April 2023) 14 Apr 2023
- 11 Apr 2023 European lawmakers call for an audit of European companies providing equipment to the Hong Kong Police Force 11 Apr 2023
- 6 Apr 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (1 - 7 April 2023) 6 Apr 2023
- 6 Apr 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: March 2023 6 Apr 2023
- 5 Apr 2023 Local government elections take place in the UK on 4 May 2023 – BNOs can register to vote 5 Apr 2023
- 3 Apr 2023 Hong Kong Watch hosts online briefing with parliamentarians on Chinese Communist Party intimidation of Hong Konger Canadians 3 Apr 2023
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March 2023
- 31 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch Canada testifies at Foreign Affairs Committee on Bill C-281, the International Human Rights Act 31 Mar 2023
- 31 Mar 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (27 - 31 March 2023) 31 Mar 2023
- 28 Mar 2023 New briefing on options for action on Hong Kong at the United Nations 28 Mar 2023
- 28 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch Youth Initiative Program candidate shares parliamentary experience at HongKonger Community Centre in Toronto 28 Mar 2023
- 24 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch visits Ottawa to call for better paths to permanent residency for Hong Kongers in Canada 24 Mar 2023
- 24 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch chairs roundtable discussion on Canada’s lifeboat scheme at HongKonger Community Centre Toronto 24 Mar 2023
- 24 Mar 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (20 - 24 March 2023) 24 Mar 2023
- 24 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: February 2023 24 Mar 2023
- 22 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch testifies at UK parliamentary hearing on media freedom in Hong Kong and the case of Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily 22 Mar 2023
- 20 Mar 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (13 - 17 March 2023) 20 Mar 2023
- 12 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the announcement of a public consultation into the adoption of a foreign agents register in Canada 12 Mar 2023
- 10 Mar 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (6 - 10 March 2023) 10 Mar 2023
- 9 Mar 2023 The arrest of Elizabeth Tang is a stark reminder that Beijing has little respect for those who advocate for labour, civic, and political rights 9 Mar 2023
- 8 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch Celebrates International Women’s Day and Highlights Women’s Rights in Hong Kong 8 Mar 2023
- 7 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch Welcomes UN Concluding Observations on the state of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in China and Hong Kong 7 Mar 2023
- 3 Mar 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (27 Feb- 3 Mar 2023) 3 Mar 2023
- 3 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch Patron Lord Patten urges Canada to expand Hong Kong Pathway Stream B to include more graduates living in Canada 3 Mar 2023
- 1 Mar 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UK Government’s extension to integration funding for Hong Kongers 1 Mar 2023
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February 2023
- 28 Feb 2023 54 parliamentarians call on UK Foreign Secretary to push for the release of Claudia Mo 28 Feb 2023
- 24 Feb 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (20-24 Feb 2023) 24 Feb 2023
- 23 Feb 2023 As the situation deteriorates in Hong Kong, over 160,000 Hong Kongers have applied for a BNO visa 23 Feb 2023
- 17 Feb 2023 NSL Trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments This Week (13-17 Feb 2023) 17 Feb 2023
- 17 Feb 2023 HongKonger Community Centre co-hosts Hong Kong-Taiwan community dinner in Toronto 17 Feb 2023
- 17 Feb 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the reintroduction of Senator Rubio's bipartisan bill to review HKETOs 17 Feb 2023
- 14 Feb 2023 Hong Kong Watch delivers statement to UN Committee on Cultural, Social, and Economic Rights 14 Feb 2023
- 14 Feb 2023 Parliamentarians from all sides call on Canadian Government to expand its permanent residency policy Stream B for Hong Kongers 14 Feb 2023
- 10 Feb 2023 NSL trial of 47 Democrats: 5 Developments this week (6-10 Feb 2023) 10 Feb 2023
- 6 Feb 2023 Hong Kong Watch (Canada) welcomes the decision by IRCC to extend and expand its Open Work Permit for Hong Kongers 6 Feb 2023
- 5 Feb 2023 Hong Kong Watch urges international community to monitor the unfair trial of the 47 Hong Kong democrats 5 Feb 2023
- 3 Feb 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: January 2023 3 Feb 2023
- 1 Feb 2023 Baroness Helena Kennedy, KC becomes Hong Kong Watch Patron 1 Feb 2023
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January 2023
- 27 Jan 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the Extending and Expanding Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Hong Kong Residents 27 Jan 2023
- 26 Jan 2023 Conservative and NDP Leaders call for Canada to extend and expand the Open Work Permit for Hong Kongers 26 Jan 2023
- 18 Jan 2023 Hong Kong Watch Submission to UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights details that press freedom and cultural rights are under attack in Hong Kong 18 Jan 2023
- 12 Jan 2023 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the publication of the FCDO six-monthly report on Hong Kong and calls for further action from the UK Government 12 Jan 2023
- 11 Jan 2023 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: December 2022 11 Jan 2023
- 6 Jan 2023 Hong Kong Watch co-hosts New Year’s Eve party at HongKonger Community Centre 6 Jan 2023
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December 2022
- 30 Dec 2022 Hong Kong Watch calls on foreign judges to withdraw and UK Government to impose sanctions, following Beijing’s ruling on Hong Kong lawyers 30 Dec 2022
- 16 Dec 2022 HKW Patron Lord Alton of Liverpool asks Foreign Secretary to commit to further action against Chinese diplomats 16 Dec 2022
- 14 Dec 2022 Hong Kong Watch responds to the Foreign Secretary’s decision to push for the removal of Chinese diplomats involved in the assault at the Manchester Consulate 14 Dec 2022
- 13 Dec 2022 Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: November 2022 13 Dec 2022
- 13 Dec 2022 Hong Kong Watch announces new Patrons and Advisor in Canada 13 Dec 2022
- 13 Dec 2022 Hong Kong Watch and ARTICLE 19 statement: "Assault on judicial independence in Hong Kong denies justice for Jimmy Lai" 13 Dec 2022
- 9 Dec 2022 On International Human Rights Day, Hong Kong Watch Marks Its Fifth Anniversary, Renews Calls for Action On Hong Kong and Announces New Patrons in Canada and Europe 9 Dec 2022
- 5 Dec 2022 (Updated) New Hong Kong Watch report finds that MSCI investors are at risk of passively funding crimes against humanity in Xinjiang 5 Dec 2022
- 5 Dec 2022 Hong Kong Watch holds second event at HongKonger Community Centre 5 Dec 2022
- 2 Dec 2022 Hong Kong Watch holds seminar on education, healthcare, and taxation for BNOs 2 Dec 2022
- 1 Dec 2022 Hong Kong Watch gives evidence to the Canada-China Relationship Committee on ethical investment & country risk analysis 1 Dec 2022
- 1 Dec 2022 Parliamentarians in UK, EU, Canada, and Germany condemn the Hong Kong Government’s targeting of Tim Owen KC and Jimmy Lai 1 Dec 2022
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November 2022
- 30 Nov 2022 BNO visa expands to young adults from Hong Kong 30 Nov 2022
- 29 Nov 2022 Hong Kong Watch meets with Canadian MPs and Senators to advocate the expansion and extension of the Open Work Permit scheme 29 Nov 2022
- 28 Nov 2022 John Lee’s appeal for further Beijing control confirms the National Security Law has compromised Hong Kong’s legal system 28 Nov 2022
- 28 Nov 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in October 2022 28 Nov 2022
- 25 Nov 2022 Hong Kong Watch Condemns the Trial and Conviction of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund Trustees and Secretary 25 Nov 2022
- 18 Nov 2022 HKW meets with German MPs, thinktanks, and the Federal Foreign Office to discuss human rights in Hong Kong 18 Nov 2022
- 16 Nov 2022 Q&A on the extension of the BN(O) visa 16 Nov 2022
- 11 Nov 2022 Hong Kong Watch launches HongKonger Community Centre and Youth Initiative Programme in Toronto 11 Nov 2022
- 8 Nov 2022 HKW Patron and the last British Governor of Hong Kong calls for the extension and expansion of Canada’s Open Work Permit for Hong Kongers 8 Nov 2022
- 5 Nov 2022 Hong Kong Watch visits Ottawa to meet with Canadian Members of Parliament and Senators 5 Nov 2022
- 3 Nov 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in September 2022 3 Nov 2022
- 1 Nov 2022 70 civil society organisations urge German Chancellor Scholz to rethink trip to Beijing amidst human rights concerns 1 Nov 2022
- 1 Nov 2022 Hong Kong Watch releases briefing outlining real life case studies of Hong Kongers struggling to access the Open Work Permit scheme 1 Nov 2022
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October 2022
- 27 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch briefing note on the 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress urges Canada to reduce its economic dependency on China 27 Oct 2022
- 20 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch organises parliament tour for BNOs and Q&A session with MPs 20 Oct 2022
- 18 Oct 2022 UK Immigration Rules change to open BNO visa to young people 18 Oct 2022
- 17 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch visits Brussels to meet with EU Commission, permanent representations and MEPs 17 Oct 2022
- 16 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch and leading Parliamentarians call on Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary to act urgently in response to violent attacks against protesters at Chinese Consulate in Manchester 16 Oct 2022
- 13 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch co-hosts 'The Hong Konger' screening and panel discussion in London 13 Oct 2022
- 13 Oct 2022 New Hong Kong Watch policy paper calls for host countries to review the status and rebrand Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices 13 Oct 2022
- 10 Oct 2022 National Post: 'It's "entirely illegal" for China to open police stations here, says Ottawa' 10 Oct 2022
- 10 Oct 2022 The Diplomat: 'Hong Kong Has Changed, But Britain’s Legal Community Doesn’t Seem to Realize It', Sam Goodman and Dennis Kwok 10 Oct 2022
- 7 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch testifies at the Special Committee on Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship 7 Oct 2022
- 6 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch hosts fringe event at Conservative Party Conference 2022 6 Oct 2022
- 5 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch launches UK Parliamentary Workshop and Internship Programme 5 Oct 2022
- 5 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch organises "Black Bauhinia" screenings and discussion sessions in Canada 5 Oct 2022
- 5 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch launches Youth Initiative Program in Canada 5 Oct 2022
- 5 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch hosts fringe event at Labour Party Conference 2022 5 Oct 2022
- 5 Oct 2022 Hong Kong Watch visits Berlin to discuss Hong Kong's human rights situation with MPs 5 Oct 2022
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September 2022
- 22 Sept 2022 UCA News: 'Asia's suffering millions can count on King Charles III', Benedict Rogers 22 Sept 2022
- 18 Sept 2022 Telegraph: 'For Hong Kongers, the Queen represents what they have lost: their freedom', Benedict Rogers 18 Sept 2022
- 12 Sept 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in August 2022 12 Sept 2022
- 8 Sept 2022 Hong Kong Watch hosts lecture on modern British social and political history 8 Sept 2022
- 7 Sept 2022 Conviction of the five speech therapists demonstrates how far freedom of expression has declined in Hong Kong 7 Sept 2022
- 6 Sept 2022 SUPPORT US — Hong Kong Watch Annual Crowdfunding 2022 6 Sept 2022
- 6 Sept 2022 Toronto Star: 'Hongkongers are coming to Canada by the thousands. Some fear they won’t be able to stay' 6 Sept 2022
- 5 Sept 2022 Hong Kong Watch attends rally to commemorate third anniversary of 831 Incident 5 Sept 2022
- 5 Sept 2022 UCA News: 'The Vatican’s silence on China is disconcerting', Benedict Rogers 5 Sept 2022
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August 2022
- 23 Aug 2022 Parliamentarians from all sides urge Canadian Government to extend and expand Open Work Permit scheme for Hongkongers 23 Aug 2022
- 22 Aug 2022 Hong Kong Watch calls on Hong Kong authorities to drop charges and release the 47 former legislators and activists facing prosecution under the National Security Law 22 Aug 2022
- 18 Aug 2022 Hong Kong Watch hosts BNO discussion on the race for the next Prime Minister 18 Aug 2022
- 17 Aug 2022 Hong Kong Watch launches Youth Initiative program in Canada 17 Aug 2022
- 12 Aug 2022 HKW finds four more HK officials own property overseas in the UK, Canada, and Australia 12 Aug 2022
- 10 Aug 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in July 2022 10 Aug 2022
- 10 Aug 2022 The Diplomat: 'Who Should Be the Next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?', Benedict Rogers 10 Aug 2022
- 10 Aug 2022 Conservative Home: 'Benedict Rogers: The Tories have come a long way on China, but there is much more to do', Benedict Rogers 10 Aug 2022
- 10 Aug 2022 The Telegraph: 'Britain must follow Nancy Pelosi’s lead and stand up for Taiwan', Benedict Rogers 10 Aug 2022
- 10 Aug 2022 Hong Kong Watch to host event for BNOs to explore Prime Minister contenders 10 Aug 2022
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July 2022
- 28 Jul 2022 Hong Kong Watch hosts town hall event in Manchester to discuss support for BNOs in the region 28 Jul 2022
- 27 Jul 2022 UN Human Rights Committee Calls For Repeal of Hong Kong’s National Security Law 27 Jul 2022
- 18 Jul 2022 Hong Kong Watch co-hosts ESG Report Launch Event in Washington DC 18 Jul 2022
- 14 Jul 2022 Hong Kong Watch co-hosts forum in London on Hong Kong’s press freedom 14 Jul 2022
- 12 Jul 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in June 2022 12 Jul 2022
- 7 Jul 2022 The European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen and the other trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Committee 7 Jul 2022
- 7 Jul 2022 As freedoms are crushed and a career policeman takes the reigns in Hong Kong, almost 2 million Hong Kongers still do not have a route out of the city 7 Jul 2022
- 4 Jul 2022 UK Government announces renewal of BNO integration funding 4 Jul 2022
- 4 Jul 2022 Reflections at a critical juncture - marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover with Lord Patten 4 Jul 2022
- 4 Jul 2022 Hong Kong Watch hosts annual fundraising dinner 4 Jul 2022
- 4 Jul 2022 Persuasion: 'A Personal Plea to Help Hong Kong', Benedict Rogers 4 Jul 2022
- 1 Jul 2022 Epoch Times: 'Hong Kong Was Once My Home—Today It’s a Police State', Benedict Rogers 1 Jul 2022
- 1 Jul 2022 Telegraph: 'Hong Kong is a warning to the West of the failure to take China’s menace seriously', Benedict Rogers 1 Jul 2022
- 1 Jul 2022 HKW Statement on 25th anniversary of the handover & 2nd anniversary of the National Security Law 1 Jul 2022
- 1 Jul 2022 Wall Street Journal: 'The Hong Kong Handover at 25', Benedict Rogers 1 Jul 2022
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June 2022
- 15 Jun 2022 ESG, China and Human Rights Event in Washington DC 15 Jun 2022
- 14 Jun 2022 Hong Kong Watch attends rallies in London, Washington and Toronto to commemorate the third anniversary of 612 14 Jun 2022
- 14 Jun 2022 New HKW report shows extensive holdings of US State Pension Funds in firms on entities list due to ties with Xinjiang 14 Jun 2022
- 9 Jun 2022 Hong Kong Watch launches ESG report in Canadian House of Commons 9 Jun 2022
- 9 Jun 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in May 2022 9 Jun 2022
- 8 Jun 2022 New Hong Kong Watch ESG Report calls on Canadian pension funds to stop turning a ‘blind eye’ to gross human rights abuses in China 8 Jun 2022
- 7 Jun 2022 Hong Kong Watch on a four-day trip to visit Canadian Parliamentarians 7 Jun 2022
- 6 Jun 2022 Benedict Rogers speaks at three rallies to commemorate the June 4 Tiananmen Square Massacre 6 Jun 2022
- 4 Jun 2022 Epoch Times: 'Never Forget the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre', Benedict Rogers 4 Jun 2022
- 4 Jun 2022 The Spectator: 'What the Tiananmen Square massacre teaches us about Xi’s China', Benedict Rogers 4 Jun 2022
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May 2022
- 31 May 2022 Hong Kong Watch Patron introduces bill to audit Hong Kong officials assets in Canada 31 May 2022
- 31 May 2022 Rapid deterioration of rights ahead of Human Rights Committee review 31 May 2022
- 30 May 2022 The Telegraph: 'Hong Kong's thuggish new leader epitomises its descent into a police state', Benedict Rogers 30 May 2022
- 27 May 2022 A cross-party group of 110 UK lawmakers call for an audit of Hong Kong & Chinese officials assets 27 May 2022
- 27 May 2022 Project Syndicate: 'China’s Cardinal Sins in Hong Kong', Lord Chris Patten 27 May 2022
- 25 May 2022 UCA News: 'Brave Asian cardinals speak truth to power', Benedict Rogers 25 May 2022
- 17 May 2022 UCA News: 'In solidarity with Hong Kong', Benedict Rogers 17 May 2022
- 13 May 2022 Lord Alton calls for an audit of Hong Kong officials’ assets in the UK 13 May 2022
- 13 May 2022 City AM: 'Hong Kong’s sham elections mark another loss for democracy-loving people', Lord Alton 13 May 2022
- 12 May 2022 Catholic Herald: 'The arrest of Cardinal Zen: A new low for China’s ‘brutal’ Communist regime', Benedict Rogers 12 May 2022
- 12 May 2022 The Tablet: 'Cardinal Zen arrest – why the time has come for sanctions', Benedict Rogers 12 May 2022
- 11 May 2022 Today’s arrests signal without a doubt that Beijing intends to intensify its crackdown on basic rights and freedoms in Hong Kong. 11 May 2022
- 10 May 2022 Hong Kong Watch hosts post-election BNO discussion and social event 10 May 2022
- 10 May 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in April 2022 10 May 2022
- 9 May 2022 Beijing’s selection of John Lee shows that it will double-down on the crackdown in Hong Kong 9 May 2022
- 6 May 2022 Beijing's targeting of pro-democracy activists abroad is further evidence of the need to suspend extradition treaties 6 May 2022
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April 2022
- 28 Apr 2022 Standing room only in packed Hong Kong press freedom event in UK Parliament 28 Apr 2022
- 28 Apr 2022 UCA News: 'Mourn the corpse of Hong Kong's press freedom', Benedict Rogers 28 Apr 2022
- 27 Apr 2022 CapX: 'Hong Kong’s free press is in tatters', Benedict Rogers 27 Apr 2022
- 26 Apr 2022 The Guardian: 'Free media in Hong Kong almost completely dismantled – report' 26 Apr 2022
- 26 Apr 2022 New Hong Kong Watch Report claims press freedom in Hong Kong is "being dismantled" and calls for international action to protect journalists 26 Apr 2022
- 25 Apr 2022 Foreign Correspondents’ Club’s decision to cancel this year’s Human Rights Press Awards is further evidence of the destruction of press freedom in Hong Kong 25 Apr 2022
- 21 Apr 2022 HKW Report: "Patriots Only": Hong Kong Officials and Lawmakers' Property Overseas 21 Apr 2022
- 20 Apr 2022 Tam Tak-Chi's sedition sentencing " points to a growing trend towards criminalising all forms of dissent in Hong Kong" 20 Apr 2022
- 13 Apr 2022 Hong Kong Watch co-hosts town hall event ahead of local elections in London 13 Apr 2022
- 12 Apr 2022 How we have achieved success in the BNO scheme expansion campaign 12 Apr 2022
- 12 Apr 2022 UCA News: 'Hong Kong's thuggish new leader will complete police state', Benedict Rogers 12 Apr 2022
- 11 Apr 2022 The arrest of veteran journalist Allan Au is a further blow to press freedom in Hong Kong 11 Apr 2022
- 7 Apr 2022 Joey Siu speaks at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy 7 Apr 2022
- 7 Apr 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in March 2022 7 Apr 2022
- 7 Apr 2022 Hong Kong Watch mourns and pays tribute to our Patron David Kilgour 7 Apr 2022
- 6 Apr 2022 Hong Kong Watch writes to eleven EU Member States to urge them to suspend their extradition treaties with Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China 6 Apr 2022
- 6 Apr 2022 The Diplomat: 'Look to Hong Kong, Not Ukraine, For Signals About China’s Taiwan Plans', Johnny Patterson and Dennis Kwok 6 Apr 2022
- 5 Apr 2022 The Spectator: 'Carrie Lam’s disastrous legacy in Hong Kong', Johnny Patterson 5 Apr 2022
- 5 Apr 2022 The Telegraph: 'Carrie Lam's legacy: the permanent destruction of Hong Kong's liberties', Benedict Rogers 5 Apr 2022
- 5 Apr 2022 The severe erosion of freedoms and rights in Hong Kong must be on the agenda for the UN’s Human Rights Commissioner’s upcoming trip to China 5 Apr 2022
- 1 Apr 2022 Ticker News: 'Exclusive: CEO shares personal threats to shut down Hong Kong Watch' 1 Apr 2022
- 1 Apr 2022 Benedict Rogers on GB News - UK Judges resigned from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal 1 Apr 2022
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March 2022
- 31 Mar 2022 Hong Kong Watch co-organises Hong Kong National Security Law discussion panel in Washington DC 31 Mar 2022
- 30 Mar 2022 Foreign Policy: 'China’s Threats Target Regime Opponents Worldwide' 30 Mar 2022
- 30 Mar 2022 Joey Siu testifies at Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on assault on freedom of expression in Asia 30 Mar 2022
- 30 Mar 2022 Sitting UK judges resign from the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal 30 Mar 2022
- 24 Mar 2022 Foreign Policy: 'Ukraine Should Give Investors Second Thoughts on China', Sam Goodman 24 Mar 2022
- 24 Mar 2022 Hong Kong is the canary in the coalmine: Why we must take Xi Jinping’s words seriously when it comes to Taiwan 24 Mar 2022
- 24 Mar 2022 Hong Kong Watch visits Brussels to discuss cases of Political Prisoners, National Security Law, extradition treaties, and Hong Kong’s autonomous status 24 Mar 2022
- 24 Mar 2022 IBAHRI calls for suspension of extradition treaties with Hong Kong 24 Mar 2022
- 23 Mar 2022 Hong Kong Watch and European Democratic Party co-organise “Black Bauhinia” Screening and Panel Discussion 23 Mar 2022
- 23 Mar 2022 Hong Kong Watch co-organises “Black Bauhinia” screening and panel discussion in Brussels 23 Mar 2022
- 23 Mar 2022 Senator Leo Housakos voices support for Hong Kong Watch after it receives formal warning from Hong Kong Police Force 23 Mar 2022
- 18 Mar 2022 Epoch Times: 'Hong Kong Watch and Its Co-founder Threatened by Hong Kong Police', Benedict Rogers 18 Mar 2022
- 17 Mar 2022 Hong Kong Watch attends meeting with diplomats about being targeted under National Security Law 17 Mar 2022
- 16 Mar 2022 GB News: 'Benedict Rogers, co-founder of Hong Kong Watch, threatened with life imprisonment' 16 Mar 2022
- 16 Mar 2022 UCA News: 'I won't give in to Beijing's bullies', Benedict Rogers 16 Mar 2022
- 14 Mar 2022 The Telegraph: 'Beijing is stepping up its war on freedom', Benedict Rogers 14 Mar 2022
- 14 Mar 2022 Hong Kong Watch Chief Executive Benedict Rogers on LBC News interview 14 Mar 2022
- 14 Mar 2022 Foreign Secretary issues statement on the unjustifiable action taken against Hong Kong Watch 14 Mar 2022
- 14 Mar 2022 Reuters: 'U.K.-based rights group says Hong Kong police accused it of violating security law' 14 Mar 2022
- 14 Mar 2022 The Times: 'Hong Kong threatens British human rights activist' 14 Mar 2022
- 14 Mar 2022 BBC: 'Hong Kong: Briton accused of jeopardising China's security' 14 Mar 2022
- 14 Mar 2022 Hong Kong Watch co-founder and CEO Benedict Rogers threatened under National Security Law 14 Mar 2022
- 8 Mar 2022 Hong Kong Watch pushes for lifeboat schemes in Washington D.C. 8 Mar 2022
- 7 Mar 2022 Hong Kong Watch calls on Hong Kong Government to urgently address the COVID outbreak in prisons and protect vulnerable political prisoners 7 Mar 2022
- 2 Mar 2022 Tam Tak Chi’s sedition charges potentially opens up thousands of Hong Kongers to the prospect of jail 2 Mar 2022
- 1 Mar 2022 UCA News: 'As in 1939, the world is at a dangerous turning point', Benedict Rogers 1 Mar 2022
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February 2022
- 28 Feb 2022 Hong Kong activists call for the release of 47 pro-democracy leaders on the 1st anniversary of their arrests 28 Feb 2022
- 25 Feb 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in January-February 2022 25 Feb 2022
- 24 Feb 2022 UK Government commits to expanding BNO scheme for those born after 1997 24 Feb 2022
- 18 Feb 2022 Ticker News: Benedict Rogers talks about media censorship in Hong Kong 18 Feb 2022
- 17 Feb 2022 Hong Kong Watch calls on Canada to use its new immigration plan to help Hong Kongers 17 Feb 2022
- 17 Feb 2022 Adamah: What's Wrong in Hong Kong? 17 Feb 2022
- 17 Feb 2022 UCA News: 'The total implosion of Hong Kong's freedoms gathers pace', Benedict Rogers 17 Feb 2022
- 16 Feb 2022 The Guardian: 'Fears of online censorship in Hong Kong as rights group website goes down' 16 Feb 2022
- 15 Feb 2022 Reuters: ‘Hong Kong rights group says website not accessible through some networks’ 15 Feb 2022
- 14 Feb 2022 Hong Kong Watch website blocked by internet firms in Hong Kong 14 Feb 2022
- 14 Feb 2022 Hong Kong Watch attended rallies in the UK, US and Canada to protest against the CCP’s suppression of Hong Kong, Tibet and Uyghur 14 Feb 2022
- 14 Feb 2022 UCA News: 'Sounding the alarm on China, but is Rome listening?', Benedict Rogers 14 Feb 2022
- 11 Feb 2022 Government seriously considering bringing forward proposals to amend the BNO scheme to help those born after 1997 11 Feb 2022
- 10 Feb 2022 Lawmakers call on the Canadian Government to introduce ESG regulations to stop Canadian pension fund investments in companies linked to Xinjiang 10 Feb 2022
- 4 Feb 2022 Hong Kong Watch Policy Advisor Joey Siu speaks at #NoBeijing2022 roundtable hosted by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn 4 Feb 2022
- 3 Feb 2022 Hong Kong Watch launches global campaign to support journalists in Hong Kong 3 Feb 2022
- 2 Feb 2022 UCA News: 'Hong Kong's religious freedom now firmly in Beijing's sights', Benedict Rogers 2 Feb 2022
- 1 Feb 2022 Epoch Times: 'Let’s Discover the Traits of the Tiger, and Use the Year of the Tiger to Fight for Freedom', Benedict Rogers 1 Feb 2022
- 1 Feb 2022 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in December 2021 1 Feb 2022
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January 2022
- 31 Jan 2022 The Spectator: 'China’s censors have already won', Benedict Rogers 31 Jan 2022
- 30 Jan 2022 Hong Kong Watch Policy Advisor Joey Siu speaks at Press Conference hosted by Senator Rick Scott 30 Jan 2022
- 25 Jan 2022 UCA News: 'Blood stains the snow of China's 'Genocide Games'', Benedict Rogers 25 Jan 2022
- 20 Jan 2022 EU Parliament condemns Beijing’s assault on press freedom in Hong Kong and calls for urgent action 20 Jan 2022
- 18 Jan 2022 CNBC: 'Tensions rise between Hong Kong activists and mainland China' 18 Jan 2022
- 4 Jan 2022 The Spectator: 'The Pillar of Shame and the erasure of Hong Kong', Johnny Patterson 4 Jan 2022
- 4 Jan 2022 UCA News: 'World cannot ignore the latest attack on Hong Kong's rights', Benedict Rogers 4 Jan 2022
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December 2021
- 31 Dec 2021 Hong Kong Watch CEO Benedict Rogers attends rally to support BNO Scheme amendment 31 Dec 2021
- 31 Dec 2021 Former ministers and senior members of the UK legal community urge the Foreign Secretary to hold China to account for the ongoing assault on the free press in Hong Kong 31 Dec 2021
- 30 Dec 2021 Last Governor of Hong Kong Lord Patten condemns Beijing’s “relentless assault” on Hong Kong’s freedoms following Stand News closure 30 Dec 2021
- 30 Dec 2021 Canadian Government responds to lawmakers’ call for “swift and emphatic action” to secure the release of pro-democracy activist Denise Ho and other activists arrested in Hong Kong 30 Dec 2021
- 29 Dec 2021 Hong Kong Police Raid on StandNews, arrest of six individuals, and dawn raids on journalists’ homes represent the latest in an all-out assault on press freedom in Hong Kong 29 Dec 2021
- 28 Dec 2021 The introduction of a further charge against Jimmy Lai demonstrates “the Hong Kong Government will stop at nothing to silence its critics” 28 Dec 2021
- 23 Dec 2021 UCA News: 'Shameless China tries to erase 1989 massacre from history', Benedict Rogers 23 Dec 2021
- 23 Dec 2021 UCA News: 'We are Pyongyang with better lighting', Benedict Rogers 23 Dec 2021
- 20 Dec 2021 From bail bans to solitary confinement: Concerns about the treatment of detained lawmakers and protestors #ReleaseMyCandidate 20 Dec 2021
- 19 Dec 2021 Hong Kong's sham elections discredited by absence of opposition 19 Dec 2021
- 16 Dec 2021 Does China’s trade war breach its Bilateral Investment Treaty with Lithuania? 16 Dec 2021
- 13 Dec 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in November 2021 13 Dec 2021
- 13 Dec 2021 HKW launches #Releasemycandidate campaign to mark the Legislative Council elections 13 Dec 2021
- 13 Dec 2021 UCA News: 'Voters should shun Hong Kong's sham election', Benedict Rogers 13 Dec 2021
- 9 Dec 2021 "These convictions make a mockery of claims that the Hong Kong Government continues to uphold the Basic Law" 9 Dec 2021
- 8 Dec 2021 The Epoch Times: 'Let’s Expose the Cruelty and Absurdity of the Chinese Communist Party', Benedict Rogers 8 Dec 2021
- 6 Dec 2021 Unherd: 'Britain betrays Hong Kong activists', Benedict Rogers 6 Dec 2021
- 6 Dec 2021 UCA News: 'Comrade Carrie or Catholic Carrie?', Benedict Rogers 6 Dec 2021
- 6 Dec 2021 theBreaker.news Podcast: 'Can a diplomatic and consumer boycott of the Beijing 2022 Olympics cause change?' 6 Dec 2021
- 6 Dec 2021 UCA News: 'Hong Kong's new bishop faces delicate balancing act', Benedict Rogers 6 Dec 2021
- 3 Dec 2021 Six things to look out for in Hong Kong in the next six months 3 Dec 2021
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November 2021
- 28 Nov 2021 As Parliament prepares to vote on amendment to allow young Hong Kongers to access BNO scheme, new report shows young people account for 93% of those charged in protest cases. 28 Nov 2021
- 24 Nov 2021 The Swiss Connection: How UBS & Credit Suisse's investments in China are undermining ESG & human rights 24 Nov 2021
- 23 Nov 2021 "At twenty years old, Tony Chung is the youngest person to be sentenced under this draconian law. He will not be the last." 23 Nov 2021
- 22 Nov 2021 UCA News: 'A regime that abducts athletes is not fit to host Olympics', Benedict Rogers 22 Nov 2021
- 18 Nov 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in October 2021 18 Nov 2021
- 11 Nov 2021 Tory grandees table amendment to allow young Hong Kongers a pathway to citizenship 11 Nov 2021
- 8 Nov 2021 Professional Pensions: 'Is ESG turning investors away from emerging markets?' 8 Nov 2021
- 8 Nov 2021 The Guardian: 'THG investors start to question Matthew Moulding’s ambition' 8 Nov 2021
- 8 Nov 2021 The Times: 'Helena Morrissey calls on investors to ditch China because of rights abuse' 8 Nov 2021
- 5 Nov 2021 CAPX: 'For the first time in years, the Foreign Secretary has set out a bold vision for Britain', Benedict Rogers 5 Nov 2021
- 5 Nov 2021 City A.M.: 'Helena Morrissey criticises HSBC and City of London as she calls for dump of China stock' 5 Nov 2021
- 5 Nov 2021 CAPX: 'What are Liz Truss’ top priorities as Foreign Secretary?', Benedict Rogers 5 Nov 2021
- 5 Nov 2021 Conservative Home: 'How Parliament, and Tower Hamlets Council, are leading the way on standing up to China', Benedict Rogers 5 Nov 2021
- 2 Nov 2021 Hong Kong Watch urges Canadians to sign a petition calling on the Government to make it easier for Hong Kongers with protest related “convictions” to apply for safe haven 2 Nov 2021
- 1 Nov 2021 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the opening of Australia’s lifeboat scheme for Hong Kongers 1 Nov 2021
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October 2021
- 29 Oct 2021 Joint Call to Action on Safe Haven in the US from HKW, SWHK, & HKDC 29 Oct 2021
- 28 Oct 2021 The Tablet: 'Why Biden needs to talk to the Pope about China', Benedict Rogers 28 Oct 2021
- 28 Oct 2021 Conservative Home: 'Leaders have 24 hours to send a clear message to the CCP on its human rights abuses', Benedict Rogers 28 Oct 2021
- 25 Oct 2021 The conviction of Ma Chun-man under the draconian National Security Law today marks yet another dark day for Hong Kong 25 Oct 2021
- 19 Oct 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in September 2021 19 Oct 2021
- 19 Oct 2021 135 Parliamentarians call for the parliamentary pension fund to divest from Chinese companies linked to Xinjiang 19 Oct 2021
- 17 Oct 2021 HKW calls for the release of Joey Siu and Tsela Zoksang 17 Oct 2021
- 14 Oct 2021 HKW Patron Lord Alton of Liverpool calls for a further review of the independence of the judiciary in Hong Kong 14 Oct 2021
- 11 Oct 2021 UCA News: 'Hong Kong now under total control of Xi Jinping's regime', Benedict Rogers 11 Oct 2021
- 8 Oct 2021 City of London Corporation debates ESG motion following the release of Hong Kong Watch’s latest report 8 Oct 2021
- 5 Oct 2021 The Telegraph: 'Helena Morrissey attacks HSBC's attempts to 'ingratiate' bank with Chinese Communist Party' 5 Oct 2021
- 4 Oct 2021 UK GOVERNMENT'S APPROACH TO HUMAN RIGHTS, CHINA, & ETHICAL INVESTMENT 4 Oct 2021
- 4 Oct 2021 Baroness Morrissey: Time to talk about “investor hypocrisy and the need for investors to rethink their dealings in areas where there are clear human rights abuses”, including China 4 Oct 2021
- 1 Oct 2021 UCA News: 'China's National Day is no cause for celebration', Benedict Rogers 1 Oct 2021
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September 2021
- 29 Sept 2021 Conference: Labour's Approach to Human Rights, China, and Ethical Investment 29 Sept 2021
- 27 Sept 2021 When it comes to Hong Kong, does Germany’s elections bring change? 27 Sept 2021
- 27 Sept 2021 The Telegraph: ‘High finance's continuing love affair with China should concern us all’, Benedict Rogers 27 Sept 2021
- 24 Sept 2021 Wall Street Journal: 'Xi Jinping Makes China a Dangerous Place for Investment', Johnny Patterson and Dennis Kwok 24 Sept 2021
- 24 Sept 2021 Hong Kong Watch announces new Advisory Group 24 Sept 2021
- 22 Sept 2021 New Report: ESG, China and Human Rights | Why the time has come for investors to act 22 Sept 2021
- 16 Sept 2021 Drop Charges Against Vigil Organizers - Beijing Seeking to Erase Memory of 1989 Tiananmen Massacre 16 Sept 2021
- 16 Sept 2021 Today's vote ensures that Hong Kong and human rights will be at the foundation of the EU Parliament's strategy towards China 16 Sept 2021
- 8 Sept 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in August 2021 8 Sept 2021
- 8 Sept 2021 Today's arrests reflect the declining state of the rule of law, the UK Government must review the participation of British judges in Hong Kong 8 Sept 2021
- 3 Sept 2021 UCA News: 'Vatican should talk to China — but not at any price', Benedict Rogers 3 Sept 2021
- 1 Sept 2021 Canada should take action against companies involved in Hong Kong MPF savings troubles 1 Sept 2021
- 1 Sept 2021 Jailing of 7 activists for illegal assembly demands an international response 1 Sept 2021
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August 2021
- 31 Aug 2021 Epoch Time: '2 Years on From Hong Kong’s Prince Edward ‘831’ Attack: From Police Violence to Police State', Benedict Rogers 31 Aug 2021
- 31 Aug 2021 The Spectator: 'The Supreme Court’s shameful statement on Hong Kong', Johnny Patterson 31 Aug 2021
- 26 Aug 2021 UK Government says nearly 65,000 Hong Kongers take up BNO scheme in first 2 quarters of 2021 26 Aug 2021
- 24 Aug 2021 New film law bringing Hong Kong in line with mainland censorship 24 Aug 2021
- 19 Aug 2021 Bloomberg: "China Is Blocking Fleeing Hong Kongers From Getting Their Retirement Money" 19 Aug 2021
- 19 Aug 2021 Conservative Home: 'Hong Kong, Myanmar – and now Afghanistan. America and Britain have failed all three. Next, Taiwan?', Benedict Rogers 19 Aug 2021
- 19 Aug 2021 Hong Kong Watch testifies to the Australian Senate's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Trade on the crisis in Hong Kong 19 Aug 2021
- 19 Aug 2021 Andy Li and Chan Tsz-Wah guilty plea shows 'mainlandisation of Hong Kong is seeping into the courts' 19 Aug 2021
- 17 Aug 2021 UCA News: 'Never forget the tragedy unfolding in Hong Kong', Benedict Rogers 17 Aug 2021
- 16 Aug 2021 Labour Party Conference 2021 Event: Labour’s approach to human rights, China, and ethical investment 16 Aug 2021
- 16 Aug 2021 The disbanding of the Civil Human Rights Front shows the space for free expression in Hong Kong continues to shrink at a rapid pace 16 Aug 2021
- 11 Aug 2021 Conversations through Uncharted Waters: The Plight of Hong Kong 11 Aug 2021
- 11 Aug 2021 Epoch Times: 'Let’s Boycott the Genocide Games in Beijing", Benedict Rogers 11 Aug 2021
- 10 Aug 2021 The forced disbanding of the Professional Teachers’ Union is another flagrant breach by China of its international obligations to Hong Kong 10 Aug 2021
- 9 Aug 2021 HKW Patron Lord Alton urges the Foreign Secretary to update UK travel advice regarding the new Immigration Ordinance 9 Aug 2021
- 9 Aug 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in July 2021 9 Aug 2021
- 6 Aug 2021 UCA News: 'Time to confront the Chinese emperor with no clothes', Benedict Rogers 6 Aug 2021
- 5 Aug 2021 HKW responds to President Biden's announcement of temporary safe haven for Hong Kongers 5 Aug 2021
- 4 Aug 2021 TRT World: Tong Ying-kit found guilty of terrorism, inciting secession 4 Aug 2021
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July 2021
- 30 Jul 2021 BBC: First person convicted under Hong Kong's National Security Law has been sentenced to nine years in prison 30 Jul 2021
- 30 Jul 2021 Tong Ying-kit's 9 year NSL sentence sets a grim precedent that will open the path to further arrests, prosecutions, and political trials 30 Jul 2021
- 23 Jul 2021 City A.M. - 'Analysis: Freedom is on its last legs in Hong Kong as Beijing takes control of children's books'. Johnny Patterson 23 Jul 2021
- 22 Jul 2021 On the eve of exit bans pro-democracy activists and local HK groups call for Congress to pass lifeboat legislation 22 Jul 2021
- 16 Jul 2021 A cross-party group of twenty-two prominent parliamentarians call on HSBC to unfreeze Ted Hui’s bank accounts 16 Jul 2021
- 15 Jul 2021 Press Release: Hong Kong Watch Co-founder and Chief Executive Awarded International Religious Freedom Champion Award for Advocacy Leadership 15 Jul 2021
- 13 Jul 2021 The EU’s overtures to Chinese officials shows that the battle to stop CAI is about to start once again 13 Jul 2021
- 12 Jul 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in June 2021 12 Jul 2021
- 8 Jul 2021 Hong Kong Watch receives Democracy Courage Tribute award from World Movement for Democracy 8 Jul 2021
- 8 Jul 2021 The European Parliament’s joint-resolution outlines a clear package of measures to respond to the crisis in Hong Kong 8 Jul 2021
- 7 Jul 2021 A message from the last Governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten of Barnes on 1 July 2021 7 Jul 2021
- 7 Jul 2021 The Telegraph: Hong Kong leader urges teachers to monitor 'ideologies' 7 Jul 2021
- 7 Jul 2021 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the Home Affairs Select Committee’s call for the UK Government to meet the gaps in its BNO visa scheme 7 Jul 2021
- 2 Jul 2021 Webinar: 24 Years On - What Next Hong Kong? 2 Jul 2021
- 2 Jul 2021 Hill Times: Parliamentarians call for audit of personal, financial connections Hong Kong officials may have in Canada 2 Jul 2021
- 1 Jul 2021 ESG investing and human rights: “Ignorance is no longer an excuse” 1 Jul 2021
- 1 Jul 2021 HKW statement on the first anniversary of the National Security Law 1 Jul 2021
- 1 Jul 2021 Conservative Home: 'What Ministers should do next to help Hong Kongers', Benedict Rogers 1 Jul 2021
- 1 Jul 2021 New York Post: 'On the centenary of the Chinese Communist Party, the West must kowtow no more', Benedict Rogers 1 Jul 2021
- 1 Jul 2021 One year on from the National Security Law: A message from Lord Patten 1 Jul 2021
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June 2021
- 30 Jun 2021 Prominent Canadian parliamentarians become Hong Kong Watch Patrons 30 Jun 2021
- 30 Jun 2021 NEW RESEARCH: As the crackdown continues, UK government must improve lifeline for Hong Kongers and BNOs 30 Jun 2021
- 29 Jun 2021 Hong Kong Watch announces new patrons in US, Canada and UK in Global Advocacy Drive 29 Jun 2021
- 28 Jun 2021 UCA News: Newspaper's 'murder' marks death of press freedom in Hong Kong, Benedict Rogers 28 Jun 2021
- 26 Jun 2021 Toomey and Van Hollen Urge Pres. Biden to Hold CCP Accountable for Apple Daily Shutdown by using Hong Kong Autonomy Act 26 Jun 2021
- 25 Jun 2021 Euronews: Apple Daily issues final publication 25 Jun 2021
- 25 Jun 2021 LBC: The death of Apple Daily and the dismantling of Hong Kong's freedoms 25 Jun 2021
- 24 Jun 2021 31 European Parliamentarians condemn the closing of Apple Daily newspaper and call on Carrie Lam to release all the journalists arrested under the National Security Law 24 Jun 2021
- 23 Jun 2021 BBC World News: Apple Daily announces closure after raids 23 Jun 2021
- 23 Jun 2021 Twenty parliamentarians call for an audit of the financial assets of Hong Kong officials in Canada 23 Jun 2021
- 23 Jun 2021 BBC World News: Apple Daily Hong Kong's closure 23 Jun 2021
- 23 Jun 2021 UK Foreign Secretary comments on Apple Daily closure 23 Jun 2021
- 23 Jun 2021 Beijing's closure of Apple Daily is an all-out assault on press freedom in Hong Kong 23 Jun 2021
- 22 Jun 2021 Insight | Introducing BNO Welcome Hubs 22 Jun 2021
- 22 Jun 2021 Home Office announced update on LOTR 22 Jun 2021
- 21 Jun 2021 The Independent: 'We must stand with Hong Kong’s embattled journalists', Johnny Patterson 21 Jun 2021
- 21 Jun 2021 Laura Harth: An ode to Apple Daily 21 Jun 2021
- 18 Jun 2021 The Diplomat: 'Apple Daily Raid Is the Latest Blow to Hong Kong’s Freedom', Benedict Rogers 18 Jun 2021
- 18 Jun 2021 'June is a month of birthdays, anniversaries and contrasts: so let’s redouble our efforts in the fight for freedom', Benedict Rogers 18 Jun 2021
- 18 Jun 2021 There is no excuse for UK inaction on Hong Kong sanctions 18 Jun 2021
- 17 Jun 2021 BBC World News: Hong Kong journalists arrested. Police raided headquarter of Apple Daily newspaper 17 Jun 2021
- 17 Jun 2021 Raid on Apple Daily newspaper and arrests of journalists is an act of "brazen and shameful thuggery" 17 Jun 2021
- 14 Jun 2021 Webinar: Hong Kong Watch Canada Red Capital Report Launch 14 Jun 2021
- 14 Jun 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in May 2021 14 Jun 2021
- 14 Jun 2021 612 Global Campaign for Hong Kong London Rally 14 Jun 2021
- 12 Jun 2021 HKW statement on the second anniversary of the June 12 protest movement 12 Jun 2021
- 11 Jun 2021 Apple Daily: 'G7 leaders must prepare a Carbis Bay Plan for Xinjiang and Hong Kong in Cornwall', Benedict Rogers 11 Jun 2021
- 10 Jun 2021 Hong Kong Watch research shows Canadian pensions invested in Chinese companies complicit in human rights abuses and with links to the PLA 10 Jun 2021
- 10 Jun 2021 The Diplomat: 'The G-7 Must Talk About 3 Urgent Asia Issues', Benedict Rogers 10 Jun 2021
- 9 Jun 2021 UCA News: 'Church faces its moment of truth over Hong Kong's repression', Benedict Rogers 9 Jun 2021
- 9 Jun 2021 The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration’s report offers a clear roadmap for Canada to improve its lifeboat scheme for Hong Kongers 9 Jun 2021
- 8 Jun 2021 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the announcement of new lifeboat streams for Hong Kongers to move to Canada 8 Jun 2021
- 4 Jun 2021 6 former UK Foreign Secretaries call Boris Johnson to prioritise Hong Kong at the G7 4 Jun 2021
- 4 Jun 2021 Apple Daily: 'Those with the freedom to do so must ensure that the Tiananmen Square massacre is never forgotten', Benedict Rogers 4 Jun 2021
- 4 Jun 2021 Conservative Home: '32 years after the Tiananmen Square massacre, China’s human rights abuses continue. Here’s how the UK responds', Benedict Rogers 4 Jun 2021
- 4 Jun 2021 Spectator: 'Why Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigil will be different this year', Johnny Patterson 4 Jun 2021
- 3 Jun 2021 Statement: Beijing's move to wipe out the memory of Tiananmen Square a blow to peaceful assembly 3 Jun 2021
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May 2021
- 31 May 2021 Hong Kong Watch calls for the release of 36 pro-democracy activists being held in custody ahead of national security trials 31 May 2021
- 28 May 2021 Apple Daily: 'We face a values war in which the peoples of China are our friends, but Xi Jinping’s regime is a self-declared foe', Benedict Rogers 28 May 2021
- 28 May 2021 The jailing of 10 pro-democracy activists for over a year makes a mockery of claims that the Hong Kong Government continues to allow free expression in the city 28 May 2021
- 26 May 2021 European parliamentarians urge the EU leaders to institute a lifeboat scheme for Hong Kongers 26 May 2021
- 24 May 2021 Apple Daily: 'After another week of threats, freezes and Orwellianization, the appointment of a new Bishop of Hong Kong may offer a little light', Benedict Rogers 24 May 2021
- 21 May 2021 Senators to propose amendment to China legislation to include Hong Kong Safe Harbor provisions 21 May 2021
- 20 May 2021 European Parliament 'freezes' EU-China investment deal 20 May 2021
- 20 May 2021 Over 50 activists in exile call for immediate suspension of all Extradition Treaties between European Member States and mainland China 20 May 2021
- 20 May 2021 Bright Blue TV: China: friend or foe? 20 May 2021
- 20 May 2021 City A.M.: 'Freezing of Jimmy Lai’s assets ‘the biggest blow to date for press freedoms 20 May 2021
- 14 May 2021 Apple Daily: 'As the Orwellianization of Hong Kong continues, it is time to pray for China', Benedict Rogers 14 May 2021
- 14 May 2021 Freezing Jimmy Lai’s assets undermines the rule of law and vandalises Hong Kong’s status as an international finance centre 14 May 2021
- 14 May 2021 Webinar: 'The Fight For Freedom in Burma/Myanmar and Hong Kong: Shared Synergies, Strategies, Alliances and Ways Forward' 14 May 2021
- 14 May 2021 Home Office announced update on LOTR 14 May 2021
- 11 May 2021 “Dead in the water” or “temporarily paused”: what is next for the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment? 11 May 2021
- 7 May 2021 Apple Daily: 'Entrusting CCP with media ethics is like putting a python in charge of chicken eggs', Benedict Rogers 7 May 2021
- 6 May 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in April 2021 6 May 2021
- 6 May 2021 Today's sentencing of pro-democracy activists is a 'monstrous abuse of the legal system' 6 May 2021
- 5 May 2021 Hong Kong Watch testifies to the Canadian Parliament's Subcommittee on International Human Rights 5 May 2021
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April 2021
- 30 Apr 2021 HKW submission to the House of Lords: China, Human Rights, and the International Financial System 30 Apr 2021
- 30 Apr 2021 Apple Daily: Hong Kong’s new television show: “Big Mamma is Speaking to You”, Benedict Rogers 30 Apr 2021
- 28 Apr 2021 MEPs call on 10 EU Member States to suspend extradition treaties with the PRC 28 Apr 2021
- 28 Apr 2021 Hong Kong’s new Immigration Bill: Explainer 28 Apr 2021
- 28 Apr 2021 The passing of new immigration legislation could have 'a profound impact on freedom of movement in Hong Kong' 28 Apr 2021
- 28 Apr 2021 Why has the UK legal community been so quiet about the erosion of Hong Kong’s rule of law? 28 Apr 2021
- 23 Apr 2021 Apple Daily: 'Hongkongers: many of us are holding a light for you, and one day the light will overcome the darkness', Benedict Rogers 23 Apr 2021
- 22 Apr 2021 Webinar: 'What To Do For Hong Kong' with Ted Hui, Joey Siu, and Benedict Rogers 22 Apr 2021
- 19 Apr 2021 UCA News: 'Vatican should appoint Joseph Ha as Hong Kong's new bishop', Benedict Rogers 19 Apr 2021
- 16 Apr 2021 Euro News: EU is not doing enough 16 Apr 2021
- 16 Apr 2021 BBC World News: We will see worse to come 16 Apr 2021
- 16 Apr 2021 BBC World News: Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong were jailed for up to 18 months 16 Apr 2021
- 16 Apr 2021 National Catholic Register: 'As Jimmy Lai Is Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison, Hong Kong Catholics’ Concern Grows' 16 Apr 2021
- 16 Apr 2021 Apple Daily: ‘Free Hong Kong’s Political Prisoners’, Benedict Rogers 16 Apr 2021
- 16 Apr 2021 International parliamentarians condemn today’s sentencing and imprisonment of the ‘most moderate and distinguished’ pro-democracy activists 16 Apr 2021
- 14 Apr 2021 Patten-led group of over 100 MPs + Peers call for sanctions on HK officials 14 Apr 2021
- 13 Apr 2021 The Strategic Competition Act (2021) - Hong Kong Watch's Analysis and Response 13 Apr 2021
- 9 Apr 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in March 2021 9 Apr 2021
- 9 Apr 2021 Apple Daily: 'Alliance of democracies an alternative to UN', Benedict Rogers 9 Apr 2021
- 8 Apr 2021 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UK's 'National Welcome for Hong Kong Arrivals' 8 Apr 2021
- 4 Apr 2021 Apple Daily: 'One day when Hong Kong emerges from the tomb…', Benedict Rogers 4 Apr 2021
- 1 Apr 2021 TRT World: 1.4.2021 - A dark day for Hong Kong 1 Apr 2021
- 1 Apr 2021 Euronews: Hong Kong democrats verdict 'an extremely big blow' 1 Apr 2021
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March 2021
- 31 Mar 2021 City A.M.: 'Hong Kong's democratic dreams have been trashed by Chinese power grab - the UK must use Magnitsky sanctions', Johnny Patterson 31 Mar 2021
- 30 Mar 2021 The Spectator: 'Beijing’s cruel attempt to stop fleeing Hongkongers' 30 Mar 2021
- 30 Mar 2021 Lord Patten: through changing HK's electoral system "the CCP has shown the world once again that it cannot be trusted." 30 Mar 2021
- 27 Mar 2021 Hong Kong Watch condemns the CCP sanctions against US and Canadian citizens 27 Mar 2021
- 26 Mar 2021 Think NPC: 'Civil society and the government can offer Hong Kongers the welcome they deserve', Johnny Patterson 26 Mar 2021
- 26 Mar 2021 Apple Daily: 'Assault by loudspeaker in HK and illegal possession of walkie-talkies in Myanmar', Benedict Rogers 26 Mar 2021
- 25 Mar 2021 Hong Kong Watch statement on the announcement of Chinese sanctions on HKW patrons and UK parliamentarians 25 Mar 2021
- 23 Mar 2021 Conservative Home: 'It’s time for the Government to abandon its ‘cakeism’ on China', Benedict Rogers 23 Mar 2021
- 23 Mar 2021 CAPX: 'Magnitsky sanctions against China are just the first step', Benedict Rogers 23 Mar 2021
- 22 Mar 2021 The release of eight of the twelve HK youths is a bittersweet moment for Hong Kong 22 Mar 2021
- 20 Mar 2021 #Save12HKYouths media coverage 20 Mar 2021
- 19 Mar 2021 Yet Again UK: 'Hong Kong: Longing for Freedom', Benedict Rogers 19 Mar 2021
- 19 Mar 2021 Hong Kong and the debate around CAI presents an opportunity for France to lead a reappraisal of Europe's economic dependency on China 19 Mar 2021
- 19 Mar 2021 Apple Daily: 'Youths in Hong Kong and Myanmar: Does the free world have our backs?', Benedict Rogers 19 Mar 2021
- 18 Mar 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in February 2021 18 Mar 2021
- 17 Mar 2021 National Review: 'How China’s Communist Cash Crushed Hong Kong’s Democratic Aspirations' 17 Mar 2021
- 17 Mar 2021 The Guardian: ‘Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China’ 17 Mar 2021
- 17 Mar 2021 VOA: ‘Beijing Critics Praise British Envoy They Once Faulted’ 17 Mar 2021
- 16 Mar 2021 The Spectator: 'Boris’s China plan is a missed opportunity', Johnny Patterson 16 Mar 2021
- 15 Mar 2021 Canadian parliamentarians call on the Government to improve its lifeboat scheme for Hong Kongers 15 Mar 2021
- 12 Mar 2021 The Telegraph: 'China will bully the West like Hong Kong if governments do not reduce ties, report warns' 12 Mar 2021
- 12 Mar 2021 Apple Daily: 'Patriotism, loyalty, love and legitimacy', Benedict Rogers 12 Mar 2021
- 11 Mar 2021 LISTEN: Benedict Rogers' Interview on StratNews Global 11 Mar 2021
- 11 Mar 2021 WATCH: Benedict Rogers spoke at the The Alternative Olympic Committee Session 11 Mar 2021
- 11 Mar 2021 LISTEN: Benedict Rogers' Interview on BBC World Service Newshour 11 Mar 2021
- 11 Mar 2021 The Telegraph: 'President Xi is sowing the seeds of his own destruction', Sir Malcolm Rifkind KCMG QC 11 Mar 2021
- 11 Mar 2021 Hong Kong exiles say EU must not ratify CAI without repeal of the National Security Law 11 Mar 2021
- 9 Mar 2021 Johnny Patterson: As China signs the final death warrant for Hong Kong's democracy, there must global condemnation 9 Mar 2021
- 9 Mar 2021 Benedict Rogers: After a Brutal Week for Myanmar and Hong Kong, the UK Must Take Action 9 Mar 2021
- 8 Mar 2021 Hong Kong Democracy and Human Rights 8 Mar 2021
- 5 Mar 2021 BBC News: 'China NPC: Beijing to overhaul Hong Kong electoral system' 5 Mar 2021
- 5 Mar 2021 Benedict Rogers: Red capital killing off freedoms in Hong Kong 5 Mar 2021
- 5 Mar 2021 Patten: NPC electoral reforms in Hong Kong 'completely destroys the pledge of one-country, two-systems' 5 Mar 2021
- 4 Mar 2021 Bail denials and electoral reform a 'further blow to Hong Kong'. 4 Mar 2021
- 4 Mar 2021 Hong Kong Watch: Red Capital: The Invisible Hand Transforming Hong Kong’s politics, media and business 4 Mar 2021
- 4 Mar 2021 Reuters: ‘Hong Kong dropped from Economic Freedom Index as policies controlled from Beijing' 4 Mar 2021
- 3 Mar 2021 The Telegraph: 'China will bully the West like Hong Kong if governments do not reduce ties, report warns' 3 Mar 2021
- 2 Mar 2021 NEW REPORT: Hong Kong Watch ‘Red Capital’ report warns democratic governments to learn from China’s strategy of ‘economic coercion’ in Hong Kong 2 Mar 2021
- 2 Mar 2021 UK Foreign Secretary: National Security Law charges are ‘another deeply disturbing step’ 2 Mar 2021
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February 2021
- 28 Feb 2021 With new subversion charges, every prominent HK pro-democracy activist is now in jail, exile, or on trial awaiting sentencing 28 Feb 2021
- 26 Feb 2021 Benedict Rogers: The elected required to make good their oaths by a reneger 26 Feb 2021
- 24 Feb 2021 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the introduction of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Reauthorization Act 24 Feb 2021
- 24 Feb 2021 Benedict Rogers: Hong Kong and Myanmar: two coups and tyrants without shame 24 Feb 2021
- 23 Feb 2021 New Statesman: 'How the UK’s Hong Kong visa offer could still fail refugees' 23 Feb 2021
- 23 Feb 2021 The introduction of an oath of allegiance for District Councillors is a further step by Beijing to erase democracy in Hong Kong 23 Feb 2021
- 22 Feb 2021 China’s influence at the UN has ensured a conspiracy of silence when it comes to Hong Kong 22 Feb 2021
- 19 Feb 2021 Benedict Rogers: Real-life Alice in Wonderland: sentence first, verdict afterwards 19 Feb 2021
- 18 Feb 2021 Hong Kong Watch endorses reintroduction of the Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act in the US Senate 18 Feb 2021
- 18 Feb 2021 Hong Kong Watch associate Joey Siu's testimony at CIMM Committee on Canada's lifeboat policy 18 Feb 2021
- 17 Feb 2021 New national security law charges ‘absurd’ 17 Feb 2021
- 12 Feb 2021 Briefing: Human rights developments in Hong Kong in January 2021 12 Feb 2021
- 12 Feb 2021 Benedict Rogers: Giants, faithful soldiers, morons, moral cowards and the truly wicked 12 Feb 2021
- 12 Feb 2021 National Security Education will be a big push factor for Hong Kong emigres to Britain 12 Feb 2021
- 11 Feb 2021 Why Civil Society Must Step Up to Welcome Hong Kongers 11 Feb 2021
- 10 Feb 2021 The UK’s bilateral investment treaty with China is not fit for purpose 10 Feb 2021
- 9 Feb 2021 Denial of bail to Jimmy Lai marks a ‘legal watershed’ as Court of Final Appeal confirms it cannot consider constitutional challenges to the NSL 9 Feb 2021
- 8 Feb 2021 Decision to try cases without a jury reinforces worst fears about the National Security Law 8 Feb 2021
- 8 Feb 2021 Financial Times: 'UK says Hong Kong authorities no longer recognise dual nationality' 8 Feb 2021
- 5 Feb 2021 Benedict Rogers: Hong Kong and Myanmar: two battles, one fight 5 Feb 2021
- 4 Feb 2021 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the launch of Canada’s ‘Young Talents’ visa scheme for Hong Kong graduates and their dependents 4 Feb 2021
- 4 Feb 2021 Hong Kong Watch: Leading foreign policy names lay out roadmap for international responses to Hong Kong 4 Feb 2021
- 4 Feb 2021 E15: Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP- In Conversation with Benedict Rogers 4 Feb 2021
- 3 Feb 2021 Extradition treaties with the PRC leaves Europe a dangerous place for activists 3 Feb 2021
- 2 Feb 2021 The EU’s dispute with South Korea shows why CAI is unacceptable 2 Feb 2021
- 1 Feb 2021 Important Message from Johnny Patterson, Hong Kong Watch Policy Director 1 Feb 2021
- 1 Feb 2021 The Court of Final Appeal must protect presumption of bail in Jimmy Lai's trial 1 Feb 2021
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January 2021
- 29 Jan 2021 UK Civil Society offers welcome to Hong Kongers 29 Jan 2021
- 29 Jan 2021 Update: UK Government released latest news on BNO Visa 29 Jan 2021
- 25 Jan 2021 100+ China experts and human rights activists slam “naïve” EU-China deal for “entrenching Europe’s strategic dependency on China” 25 Jan 2021
- 22 Jan 2021 Grandma Wong’s arrest is the latest assault on democracy and free expression in Hong Kong 22 Jan 2021
- 22 Jan 2021 Analysis: Cypriot dependency on China hampers a coordinated EU response to Hong Kong 22 Jan 2021
- 22 Jan 2021 Benedict Rogers: A silent massacre of Hong Kong's freedoms 22 Jan 2021
- 22 Jan 2021 Benedict Rogers: CCP unites politicians in Washington, DC and Westminster 22 Jan 2021
- 21 Jan 2021 Hong Kong Watch calls for EU to implement urgent actions included in European Parliament Joint-Resolution on Hong Kong 21 Jan 2021
- 16 Jan 2021 E14: Ambassador Sam Brownback - In Conversation with Benedict Rogers 16 Jan 2021
- 15 Jan 2021 Benedict Rogers: The darkness in darkest moments deepens 15 Jan 2021
- 14 Jan 2021 "This latest crackdown makes a mockery of previous claims that the National Security Law would be used sparingly and be applied only to cases with a direct and imminent threat to security" 14 Jan 2021
- 13 Jan 2021 E13: Ted Hui - In Conversation with Benedict Rogers 13 Jan 2021
- 13 Jan 2021 Hong Kong Watch and 49 Civil Society Organisations express 'grave concern' at omission of human rights clause in EU-China Investment Agreement 13 Jan 2021
- 12 Jan 2021 China’s human rights crackdown is getting worse 12 Jan 2021
- 11 Jan 2021 Briefing: Democracy Dismantled - The implementation of the National Security Law, September - December 2020 11 Jan 2021
- 8 Jan 2021 Benedict Rogers: How to shun a situation where no one is left to speak out for you 8 Jan 2021
- 7 Jan 2021 Explainer: New United Front Work Regulations push deeper assimilation of Hong Kong identity and institutions into the mainland 7 Jan 2021
- 6 Jan 2021 Benedict Rogers: The EU should abandon its deal with China’s brutal regime 6 Jan 2021
- 6 Jan 2021 Johnny Patterson: The EU must ditch its deal with China after the arrests in Hong Kong 6 Jan 2021
- 6 Jan 2021 UK Foreign Secretary says China ‘misled the world’ over National Security Law 6 Jan 2021
- 6 Jan 2021 Benedict Rogers speaks to Premier on the arrests of over 50 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong 6 Jan 2021
- 6 Jan 2021 Chris Patten: Mass arrests of Hong Kong democrats shows why EU Parliament must reject China investment agreement 6 Jan 2021
- 5 Jan 2021 Has the EU been compromised by strategic dependency on China? 5 Jan 2021
- 1 Jan 2021 New Year message from Chief Executive of Hong Kong Watch 1 Jan 2021
- 1 Jan 2021 Benedict Rogers: Those who stand for truth are never alone 1 Jan 2021
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December 2020
- 30 Dec 2020 Today’s sentencing of the 12 Hong Kong youths “paves the way for more Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to be extradited and tried in the mainland” 30 Dec 2020
- 28 Dec 2020 Hong Kong Watch condemns “politically motivated” arrest of Lam Cheuk-ting on “spurious grounds” 28 Dec 2020
- 25 Dec 2020 Benedict Rogers: My fast and hunger strike on Christmas eve 25 Dec 2020
- 23 Dec 2020 Rubio, Patten and other senior politicians speak at Hong Kong Watch 'Glory to Hong Kong Music Rally' with Joe Tay 23 Dec 2020
- 21 Dec 2020 EU Parliament reiterates support for lifeboat, Magnitsky sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong officials, and calls for suspension of extradition treaties with the PRC 21 Dec 2020
- 21 Dec 2020 WATCH: In Conversation with Benedict Rogers. New episode with Sir Malcolm Rifkind. 21 Dec 2020
- 18 Dec 2020 Benedict Rogers: Sell your soul to the devil or be prepared to carry your cross 18 Dec 2020
- 17 Dec 2020 Hong Kong Watch associate Joey Siu's testimony at the Senate Committee on Judiciary Hong Kong hearing 17 Dec 2020
- 15 Dec 2020 WATCH: In Conversation with Benedict Rogers. New episode with Derek Mitchell. 15 Dec 2020
- 14 Dec 2020 Hong Kong Watch: BNO Q&A webinar 14 Dec 2020
- 11 Dec 2020 Benedict Rogers: Keep walking until being shut up 11 Dec 2020
- 11 Dec 2020 WATCH: Benedict Rogers' interview on BBC News: Jimmy Lai being charged under the National Security Law 11 Dec 2020
- 11 Dec 2020 Hong Kong Watch: Jimmy Lai National Security Charge 'An Assault on Press Freedom' 11 Dec 2020
- 10 Dec 2020 Hong Kong Watch invited to private meeting with the UK Home Secretary on BNO 10 Dec 2020
- 8 Dec 2020 Hong Kong Watch: 'Today’s arrests represent further evidence of the unrelenting crackdown pro-democracy activists have faced in the last few weeks and months' 8 Dec 2020
- 4 Dec 2020 Benedict Rogers: Let’s buy only Australian wine this month 4 Dec 2020
- 3 Dec 2020 WATCH: In Conversation with Benedict Rogers. New episode with Emily Lau 3 Dec 2020
- 3 Dec 2020 Hong Kong Watch: 'Politically motivated and trumped up' charges against Jimmy Lai are an assault on the rule of law 3 Dec 2020
- 2 Dec 2020 Lord Patten of Barnes: the Hong Kong trio’s imprisonment is a “grim example of China’s determination to put Hong Kong in handcuffs”. 2 Dec 2020
- 1 Dec 2020 NEW: 155 parliamentarians from 18 countries publish open letter to Carrie Lam on case of 12 HK youths, 100 days after they were detained in Shenzhen 1 Dec 2020
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November 2020
- 30 Nov 2020 WATCH: Benedict Rogers' Interview on NTD News 30 Nov 2020
- 27 Nov 2020 Benedict Rogers: Strange object found in Joshua Wong’s stomach: guts, courage, conviction and compassion 27 Nov 2020
- 27 Nov 2020 WATCH: In Conversation with Benedict Rogers. New episode with Jimmy Lai 27 Nov 2020
- 27 Nov 2020 Hong Kong Watch calls for return home of 12 Hong Kong youths detained in Shenzhen 27 Nov 2020
- 24 Nov 2020 Hong Kong Watch: Magnitsky Sanctions - A Tool for the International Community to Address Human Rights Violations in Hong Kong 24 Nov 2020
- 24 Nov 2020 Canada’s lifeboat scheme for Hong Kongers: HKW explainer 24 Nov 2020
- 23 Nov 2020 UK 6 monthly report says this is the 'most concerning period in Hong Kong's post-handover history' 23 Nov 2020
- 23 Nov 2020 Hong Kong Watch condemns the remanding of pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam in custody on unlawful assembly charges 23 Nov 2020
- 22 Nov 2020 Sam Goodman: Canada’s decision to announce a lifeboat scheme aimed at young Hong Kongers is the right thing to do 22 Nov 2020
- 21 Nov 2020 Benedict Rogers: Love can’t be arrested or exiled 21 Nov 2020
- 19 Nov 2020 WATCH: Benedict Rogers' Interview on BBC World following Five Eyes' Statement on Hong Kong 19 Nov 2020
- 18 Nov 2020 Hong Kong Watch condemns arrests of 3 former pro-democracy lawmakers 18 Nov 2020
- 17 Nov 2020 LISTEN: Benedict Rogers' Interview on LBC 17 Nov 2020
- 16 Nov 2020 25 Canadian Parliamentarians call on the Foreign Affairs Minister to urge China to return the 12 Hong Kong youths detained for over eighty days in Shenzhen 16 Nov 2020
- 14 Nov 2020 Benedict Rogers: China has snuffed out Hong Kong’s freedom – so what next? 14 Nov 2020
- 13 Nov 2020 Benedict Rogers: Four options for HK democracy movement down the road 13 Nov 2020
- 13 Nov 2020 Johnny Patterson: The purge of democratic lawmakers in Hong Kong underlines China’s disregard for international law 13 Nov 2020
- 13 Nov 2020 HKW Patrons, HK APPG co-chairs, and prominent politicians write to the Foreign Secretary calling for an International Contact Group, a UN envoy, and Magnitsky sanctions 13 Nov 2020
- 12 Nov 2020 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the announcement by the Canadian Government of a lifeboat scheme for Hong Kongers 12 Nov 2020
- 12 Nov 2020 WATCH: Benedict Rogers' Interview on EuroNews Tonight 12 Nov 2020
- 11 Nov 2020 Benedict Rogers: China has taken control of Hong Kong's legislature 11 Nov 2020
- 11 Nov 2020 Hong Kong Watch condemns the disqualification of four pro-democracy lawmakers and Beijing’s plans to purge all pro-democracy voices from Hong Kong’s Legislative Council 11 Nov 2020
- 6 Nov 2020 Benedict Rogers: Freedom of the press is not for sale 6 Nov 2020
- 5 Nov 2020 Benedict Rogers: Beijing Strangles Hong Kong Even Tighter 5 Nov 2020
- 5 Nov 2020 Beijing’s suggestion of introducing ‘comprehensive governance’ in Hong Kong in the next few years must be strongly opposed by the international community 5 Nov 2020
- 3 Nov 2020 Benedict Rogers spoke at American Bar Association today: open up our doors and offer an opportunity to those Hong Kongers who wish to be citizens of the free world 3 Nov 2020
- 3 Nov 2020 Hong Kong Watch condemns the arrest of award-winning journalist who reported on the Yuen Long Incident 3 Nov 2020
- 1 Nov 2020 Hong Kong Watch responds to the arrest of eight pro-democracy lawmakers: they mark the latest attempt by Beijing to interfere in Hong Kong’s democracy 1 Nov 2020
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October 2020
- 30 Oct 2020 Hong Kong Watch calls for New Zealand to join the UK and Australia in introducing an international lifeboat scheme 30 Oct 2020
- 30 Oct 2020 Benedict Rogers: International lifeboat for HK urgently needed 30 Oct 2020
- 30 Oct 2020 Benedict Rogers: Hong Kong democracy movement must unite to defeat its common enemy 30 Oct 2020
- 27 Oct 2020 Statement: Hong Kong Watch condemn arrest of Tony Chung and two other activists under the NSL 27 Oct 2020
- 26 Oct 2020 EU Parliamentarians must insist that the inclusion of a human rights clause is a redline when it comes to ratifying an EU-China Investment Partnership Agreement 26 Oct 2020
- 26 Oct 2020 Thousands join global rallies held in support of the release of the 12 Hong Kong youths 26 Oct 2020
- 23 Oct 2020 Q&A: The BNO visa scheme, what we know so far 23 Oct 2020
- 23 Oct 2020 Benedict Rogers: #save12hkyouths 23 Oct 2020
- 23 Oct 2020 Hong Kong Watch welcomes Ireland and the Netherlands decision to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and calls for EU Members to now go further and suspend extradition with China 23 Oct 2020
- 23 Oct 2020 63 MPs / Peers call for Dominic Raab to make 12 HK youths 'diplomatic priority' 23 Oct 2020
- 22 Oct 2020 Update: UK Government announce more details on the BNO policy 22 Oct 2020
- 22 Oct 2020 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the formation of a support group for Hong Kong in the Estonia Parliament and urges it to prioritise the introduction of Magnitsky sanctions 22 Oct 2020
- 19 Oct 2020 International activists support #save12HKyouths social media campaign 19 Oct 2020
- 19 Oct 2020 First Hong Kong anti-extradition protestor granted asylum in Germany 19 Oct 2020
- 19 Oct 2020 Hong Kong Watch welcomes Finland’s suspension of its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and calls for European countries with similar treaties to follow suit 19 Oct 2020
- 16 Oct 2020 Benedict Rogers: Let’s agree to disagree agreeably for advancing fight for freedom 16 Oct 2020
- 15 Oct 2020 Benedict Rogers: Chief Exec. Carrie Lam has a unique opportunity to save the 12 detained Hongkongers in Shenzhen 15 Oct 2020
- 14 Oct 2020 The campaign to save the 12 Hong Kong youths 14 Oct 2020
- 13 Oct 2020 UK MPs demand Government Ministers act on 12 Hong Kong Youths, Magnitsky Sanctions, and assistance for Hong Kongers born after 1997 13 Oct 2020
- 9 Oct 2020 Benedict Rogers: Save the 12 Hongkongers in jail in China 9 Oct 2020
- 2 Oct 2020 Benedict Rogers: Powerful Hong Kong police, Vatican and Chinese regime are cowardly 2 Oct 2020
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September 2020
- 28 Sept 2020 Two months on Hong Kong Watch calls on EU Member States to implement agreed measures, including suspending extradition and offering young Hong Kongers a lifeline 28 Sept 2020
- 25 Sept 2020 Update: New advice from the Home Office for BNOs currently living in the UK 25 Sept 2020
- 25 Sept 2020 Benedict Rogers: The free world stands with Hong Kongers 25 Sept 2020
- 24 Sept 2020 Hong Kong Watch's statement on the arrest of Joshua Wong 24 Sept 2020
- 22 Sept 2020 Hong Kong Watch leads calls for multilateral co-ordination in response to Hong Kong crisis in high profile global webinar 22 Sept 2020
- 21 Sept 2020 Benedict Rogers: Why Hong Kong activist Nathan Law is my hero 21 Sept 2020
- 18 Sept 2020 Lord Alton: Children have become the latest targets of Hong Kong's National Security Law 18 Sept 2020
- 14 Sept 2020 12 young Hong Kongers detained in mainland China deserve legal representation and should be returned to Hong Kong for trial 14 Sept 2020
- 11 Sept 2020 Benedict Rogers: Mulan gets into bed with CCP 11 Sept 2020
- 10 Sept 2020 Benedict Rogers: What To Do About the 2022 Beijing Olympics? 10 Sept 2020
- 8 Sept 2020 Johnny Patterson: Disney’s Mulan is everything Xi Jinping could wish for 8 Sept 2020
- 4 Sept 2020 Analysis: The pandemic means the Home Office must be flexible when dealing with BNOs 4 Sept 2020
- 4 Sept 2020 Benedict Rogers: Hongkongers deserve Nobel Peace Prize 4 Sept 2020
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August 2020
- 26 Aug 2020 Hong Kong Watch condemns the arrest of pro-democracy lawmakers and activists over the Yuen Long anti-Extradition protests 26 Aug 2020
- 21 Aug 2020 Nathan Law and 19 UK Parliamentarians call on the UK Foreign Secretary to impose Magnitsky Sanctions on Hong Kong and Chinese officials 21 Aug 2020
- 20 Aug 2020 Hong Kong Watch responds to plans by Beijing to suppress information regarding the Tiananmen Square massacre in Hong Kong textbooks 20 Aug 2020
- 18 Aug 2020 Lord Alton of Liverpool: History tells us that regimes die from their own poison after gagging the press 18 Aug 2020
- 14 Aug 2020 Benedict Rogers: Police couldn’t take into custody Apple Daily’s inspirational courage, commitment and conscience 14 Aug 2020
- 13 Aug 2020 Hong Kong Watch gives evidence to Canadian Parliament hearings 13 Aug 2020
- 12 Aug 2020 Briefing: Developments in Hong Kong under the National Security Law 12 Aug 2020
- 11 Aug 2020 Benedict Rogers: Press freedom in Hong Kong has now been killed – it’s time to act 11 Aug 2020
- 11 Aug 2020 Johnny Patterson and Sam Goodman: Hong Kong’s Cancelled Elections Paved the Way for the Latest Arrests 11 Aug 2020
- 10 Aug 2020 Patten: Arrest of Jimmy Lai “most outrageous assault yet” on Hong Kong’s free press 10 Aug 2020
- 7 Aug 2020 Hong Kong Watch welcomes US decision to impose sanctions on the Hong Kong Chief Executive and Chinese Communist Party officials 7 Aug 2020
- 7 Aug 2020 Benedict Rogers: British parliamentarian call for sanctions against Carrie Lam – just the start 7 Aug 2020
- 5 Aug 2020 APPG on Hong Kong finds Hong Kong police “indisputably” broke international human rights laws 5 Aug 2020
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July 2020
- 31 Jul 2020 Bar Human Rights Committee and Hong Kong Watch hold private session with British and Hong Kong lawyers to discuss shared concerns over the National Security Law 31 Jul 2020
- 31 Jul 2020 Analysis: Why Hong Kong's decision to suspend the Legislative Council elections is unnecessary and an assault on freedoms 31 Jul 2020
- 31 Jul 2020 Johnny Patterson: Welcome to authoritarian Hong Kong 31 Jul 2020
- 31 Jul 2020 Hong Kong Watch to appoint Benedict Rogers as Chief Executive in September 2020 31 Jul 2020
- 30 Jul 2020 69 Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China MPs from 17 countries issue joint statement on Hong Kong disqualifications 30 Jul 2020
- 30 Jul 2020 Patten attacks 'outrageous political purge' on Hong Kong's democrats following disqualifications 30 Jul 2020
- 28 Jul 2020 EU Member States announce Hong Kong visa measures and sensitive export ban 28 Jul 2020
- 24 Jul 2020 Benedict Rogers: Better to stand up for free world late than never 24 Jul 2020
- 22 Jul 2020 Explainer: Understanding the UK's new BNO policy 22 Jul 2020
- 22 Jul 2020 Hong Kong Watch welcomes the UK Government releasing further details of its new visa scheme for British National Overseas passport holders 22 Jul 2020
- 21 Jul 2020 BREAKING: On 7/21, a cross-party group of 17 MPs sent an open letter to the Canadian Prime Minister urging for sanctions 21 Jul 2020
- 20 Jul 2020 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UK Government suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong 20 Jul 2020
- 17 Jul 2020 Benedict Rogers: Let it not take forty years to get world’s conscience awakened 17 Jul 2020
- 13 Jul 2020 Benedict Rogers: When thousands stand up again for democracy in Hong Kong 13 Jul 2020
- 13 Jul 2020 Hong Kong Watch campaigns with Canadian Senators and Members of Parliament to call on Canada to impose Magnitsky Sanctions 13 Jul 2020
- 10 Jul 2020 Benedict Rogers: Beijing Launches a Global Assault on Free Speech 10 Jul 2020
- 10 Jul 2020 Benedict Rogers: Please use your liberty to promote Hong Kong’s 10 Jul 2020
- 10 Jul 2020 We are all Hong Kongers now. Benedict Rogers: what should the world do to save free and autonomous city 10 Jul 2020
- 9 Jul 2020 Australian Government announces scheme to help Hong Kong students in need of a lifeline 9 Jul 2020
- 9 Jul 2020 Updates on Sanctions Campaign: Developments by Country and Territory 9 Jul 2020
- 8 Jul 2020 Lifeboat Update: Lord Patten calls for Canada to consider Hong Kong 'Young Talents' scheme 8 Jul 2020
- 7 Jul 2020 Johnny Patterson on LBC: Britain extending rights to BNOs is a domestic issue, not interference in China's affairs 7 Jul 2020
- 7 Jul 2020 Benedict Rogers: Britain’s offer to Hong Kong is bold, generous – and not enough 7 Jul 2020
- 4 Jul 2020 Explainer: Understanding the Hong Kong Autonomy Act in practice 4 Jul 2020
- 3 Jul 2020 [Update]: International Lifeboat Campaign: Developments by Country and Territory 3 Jul 2020
- 3 Jul 2020 Research: Calls for a UN Special Mechanism on Hong Kong are gaining momentum 3 Jul 2020
- 2 Jul 2020 [Updated] Patten-led group of 904 international Parliamentarians decry 'flagrant breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration' 2 Jul 2020
- 2 Jul 2020 [Updated] Hong Kong Watch welcomes the passage of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act 2 Jul 2020
- 2 Jul 2020 Hong Kong Watch welcomes UK extension of rights to BNOs 2 Jul 2020
- 2 Jul 2020 LISTEN: Benedict Rogers' Interview on LBC Radio 2 Jul 2020
- 2 Jul 2020 Benedict Rogers and Johnny Patterson: How Can the World Help Hong Kong? 2 Jul 2020
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June 2020
- 30 Jun 2020 Informal European Parliament Hong Kong Watch Friendship Group formed 30 Jun 2020
- 30 Jun 2020 Hong Kong Watch and its patrons condemn the passage of the National Security Law and the dismantling of One Country, Two Systems 30 Jun 2020
- 29 Jun 2020 Hong Kong Watch and Lord David Alton call for support for an International Life Boat Campaign 29 Jun 2020
- 26 Jun 2020 51 UN Special Rapporteurs, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights call for UN Mechanism on Hong Kong 26 Jun 2020
- 25 Jun 2020 BREAKING: US Senate passes Hong Kong Autonomy Act and Hong Kong resolution 25 Jun 2020
- 25 Jun 2020 New Briefing: The Case for an International Lifeboat Campaign 25 Jun 2020
- 24 Jun 2020 Benedict Rogers: We are on the brink of a new Cold War. Hong Kong is the frontline. 24 Jun 2020
- 20 Jun 2020 EU Parliament call for international lifeboat and magnitsky sanctions in joint resolution on Hong Kong 20 Jun 2020
- 14 Jun 2020 New Hong Kong Watch briefing: BNO status - The Next Steps 14 Jun 2020
- 13 Jun 2020 Lord Patten joins Hong Kong Watch as a patron 彭定康加盟香港監察成為贊助人 13 Jun 2020
- 12 Jun 2020 David Kilgour chaired a webinar with Canadian Senators and Hong Kong Student Leaders 12 Jun 2020
- 11 Jun 2020 WATCH: New Episode of "In Conversation with Benedict Rogers" - Jung-Hoon Lee 11 Jun 2020
- 11 Jun 2020 UK 6 month report on Hong Kong describes National Security law as in 'direct conflict' with Hong Kong’s Basic Law 11 Jun 2020
- 10 Jun 2020 Chairs of Foreign Affairs Committees from 4 Countries calls for a UN Special Envoy and UN Special Rapporteur on Hong Kong. 10 Jun 2020
- 10 Jun 2020 Gyde Jensen MP hosted a webinar with Hong Kong Activists 10 Jun 2020
- 4 Jun 2020 Hong Kong Activist Lee Cheuk Yan testified at the Senate Banking Committee for Hong Kong Autonomy Act 4 Jun 2020
- 4 Jun 2020 News: US Hong Kong Autonomy Act on Fast Track 4 Jun 2020
- 4 Jun 2020 Benedict Rogers: Appeasement only emboldened the butchers of Beijing 4 Jun 2020
- 3 Jun 2020 Hong Kong Watch co-hosts the Pro-Democracy Movement Anniversary Live Webinar 3 Jun 2020
- 1 Jun 2020 WATCH: Benedict Rogers' Interview on BBC World News 1 Jun 2020
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May 2020
- 30 May 2020 Benedict Rogers on LBC: There is much more that the UK can do 30 May 2020
- 30 May 2020 LISTEN: Benedict Rogers's Interview on Premier: What Hong Kong's new security law could mean for religious freedom 30 May 2020
- 29 May 2020 Japanese Translation of the Joint International Statement 29 May 2020
- 29 May 2020 Hong Kong Watch leads calls for establishment of a UN Special Envoy for Hong Kong 29 May 2020
- 28 May 2020 BREAKING: UK will increase BNO rights if China pursues Hong Kong security law 28 May 2020
- 28 May 2020 WATCH: Benedict Rogers' Interview on Al Jazeera 28 May 2020
- 27 May 2020 US say Hong Kong is 'no longer autonomous' 27 May 2020
- 27 May 2020 Johnny Patterson's LISTEN: Interview on LBC: Boris Johnson should raise Hong Kong in G7 and extend rights to BNO 27 May 2020
- 25 May 2020 WRITE TO YOUR MP: Ask them to sign the Joint International Parliamentary Statement on Hong Kong 25 May 2020
- 25 May 2020 WATCH: New Episode of "In Conversation with Benedict Rogers" - Lord Alton of Liverpool 25 May 2020
- 25 May 2020 Benedict Rogers & Alex Fraser: In the face of Chinese repression, Britain must fulfil its duty to Hong Kong 25 May 2020
- 24 May 2020 New legal advice blows apart UK Government claim that Sino-British Joint Declaration prohibits extension of rights of BNOs 24 May 2020
- 24 May 2020 LISTEN: Benedict Rogers' Interview on LBC: 5 Things the UK Should Do for Hong Kong 24 May 2020
- 23 May 2020 Benedict Rogers: Saving Hong Kong 23 May 2020
- 23 May 2020 Benedict Rogers: The noose tightens around Hong Kong's neck 23 May 2020
- 23 May 2020 Benedict Rogers: Hong Kong’s ‘one country, two systems’ is over 23 May 2020
- 21 May 2020 [Updated] Unilateral Introduction of National Security Legislation Shows ‘Total Disregard’ for Hong Kong Autonomy and Fundamental Rights 21 May 2020
- 21 May 2020 Garnett Genuis, an International Patron of Hong Kong Watch, Hosted Canada Parliamentary Webinar 21 May 2020
- 19 May 2020 Analysis: Hong Kong’s Friday News Dump shows Beijing are intent on turning the screw 19 May 2020
- 12 May 2020 German MP on Human Rights Committee writes to Chinese Ambassador to call for an end to pressure on HK democracy movement 12 May 2020
- 8 May 2020 LegCo in chaos as pro-establishment attempt to ram through draconian National Anthem legislation 8 May 2020
- 8 May 2020 New Youtube Series launched: In Conversation with Benedict Rogers - Episode 1: Martin Lee 8 May 2020
- 4 May 2020 Benedict Rogers: Ten steps towards a more humane post-pandemic China policy 4 May 2020
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April 2020
- 30 Apr 2020 Patten letter says Beijing statements on Liaison Office role a "flagrant breach of the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law." 30 Apr 2020
- 24 Apr 2020 Hong Kong Watch hosts dialogue between HK activists, US and UK policy makers 24 Apr 2020
- 23 Apr 2020 German MP says that coronavirus must not be used to justify a crackdown on HK protestors 23 Apr 2020
- 23 Apr 2020 Over 30 MEPs express concern over the arrest of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy politicians and advocates 23 Apr 2020
- 22 Apr 2020 Benedict Rogers: The hands around Hong Kong's throat 22 Apr 2020
- 22 Apr 2020 PRESS RELEASE: Four UN special procedures “express serious concern at the harassment, intimidation and arrest of healthcare workers" in Hong Kong 22 Apr 2020
- 19 Apr 2020 Benedict Rogers: Beijing’s latest outrageous crackdown on Hong Kong freedoms 19 Apr 2020
- 18 Apr 2020 Patten, Rifkind, other politicans and Hong Kong Watch condemn mass arrests of democracy activists 18 Apr 2020
- 15 Apr 2020 Statement: Now is not the time to enact divisive national security legislation 15 Apr 2020
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March 2020
- 18 Mar 2020 [Updated] UK Foreign Secretary expresses concerns about Expulsion of US media from China and Hong Kong following Hong Kong Watch letter 18 Mar 2020
- 17 Mar 2020 Statement: Hong Kong Watch condemns expulsion of US journalists as “severe violation of Hong Kong’s Basic Law” 17 Mar 2020
- 10 Mar 2020 New Parliamentary Inquiry Launched into Alleged Human Rights Abuses in Hong Kong 10 Mar 2020
- 5 Mar 2020 Benedict Rogers: The World Must Respond to Hong Kong’s Latest Politicized Arrests 5 Mar 2020
- 5 Mar 2020 Benedict Rogers in WSJ: China Imprisons a Swedish Bookseller 5 Mar 2020
- 2 Mar 2020 Hong Kong Watch visits Washington DC to share our new report's findings and recommendations 2 Mar 2020
- 2 Mar 2020 Johnny Patterson: Does Beijing still need Hong Kong? Rumours of the city’s decline are greatly exaggerated 2 Mar 2020
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February 2020
- 28 Feb 2020 Lord Patten: Arrest of three leading Hong Kong citizens is ‘outrageous’ 28 Feb 2020
- 27 Feb 2020 Sir Malcolm Rifkind endorses new report at packed launched event 27 Feb 2020
- 26 Feb 2020 New report explains why China still relies on Hong Kong as a financial hub 26 Feb 2020
- 25 Feb 2020 Hong Kong Watch Trustee presented our new report findings to Canadian Parliament and recommended launching Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong 25 Feb 2020
- 24 Feb 2020 Former Attorney General condemns Government for misquoting BNO legal advice and says Government can legally extend BNO rights 24 Feb 2020
- 6 Feb 2020 IN FULL: Lord Patten's Remarks at the Paddy Ashdown Memorial Lecture 6 Feb 2020
- 4 Feb 2020 PRESS RELEASE: Lord Patten lecture calls for Hong Kong independent inquiry and political reforms 4 Feb 2020
- 3 Feb 2020 Hong Kong Watch Announces New Fellows Programme 3 Feb 2020
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January 2020
- 31 Jan 2020 Hong Kong Watch Trustee visits German Parliament to share our new report findings 31 Jan 2020
- 30 Jan 2020 Steve Double MP hosted a private seminar for Hong Kong Watch's BNO community 30 Jan 2020
- 28 Jan 2020 Hong Kong Watch's Patron Calls for UK government to raise human rights abuses in Hong Kong with the United Nations 28 Jan 2020
- 10 Jan 2020 Senior Parliamentarians relaunch All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong 10 Jan 2020
- 8 Jan 2020 Britain's Minister for Human Rights calls for Hong Kong to abide by international humanitarian law, and calls for independent inquiry 8 Jan 2020
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December 2019
- 31 Dec 2019 OPEN LETTER: 44 Parliamentarians and Dignitaries from 18 Countries Call on Carrie Lam to Stop Police Brutality 31 Dec 2019
- 24 Dec 2019 STATEMENT: Hong Kong Watch Condemns Christmas Eve Police Brutality And Calls For Immediate International Independent Inquiry And Targeted Magnitsky Sanctions 24 Dec 2019
- 23 Dec 2019 An Open Letter to Detainees and Protestors in Hong Kong from our Co-founder & Chair Benedict Rogers (updated with Chinese translated version) 23 Dec 2019
- 19 Dec 2019 Surgeon presents evidence of Hong Kong Police violations against medical workers to British Parliament and Calls for International Inquiry 19 Dec 2019
- 10 Dec 2019 Stand With Hong Kong This Human Rights Day 10 Dec 2019
- 7 Dec 2019 New Savanta Comres polling shows emphatic British public backing for BNO right of abode 7 Dec 2019
- 3 Dec 2019 Benedict Rogers: RI must speak out for citizens' protection in Hong Kong 3 Dec 2019
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November 2019
- 30 Nov 2019 Lord Alton: Hong Kong’s district council election results show a dire need for a swift response from Carrie Lam – to launch political reforms 30 Nov 2019
- 28 Nov 2019 LISTEN: Hong Kong Watch patron Lord Alton interviewed about the passage of the Human Rights and Democracy Act 28 Nov 2019
- 28 Nov 2019 Canadian Parliamentarians accept the recommendation to use Magnitsky Act to sanction Hong Kong officials. 28 Nov 2019
- 26 Nov 2019 Renowned Academics Among Over 3,700 Supporting The ‘Petition by Global Academics Against Police Brutality in Hong Kong’ 26 Nov 2019
- 25 Nov 2019 Hong Kong Watch Statement: The Silent Majority Stand for Freedom in District Council Elections 25 Nov 2019
- 24 Nov 2019 Statement: Hong Kong Watch and Baroness Bennett call for urgent intervention to end siege of Hong Kong’s Polytechnic University and secure safe passage and humanitarian assistance for those remaining 24 Nov 2019
- 21 Nov 2019 BREAKING: Lord Patten and Malcolm Rifkind condemn National People's Congress statement on High Court anti-mask law judgement 21 Nov 2019
- 21 Nov 2019 Tory Grandees including Lord Tebbit call on Boris Johnson to change the status of BNOs 21 Nov 2019
- 21 Nov 2019 WATCH: Benedict Rogers on Al Jazeera urging all sides to stop violence and calling on the government to address protestor's concerns 21 Nov 2019
- 20 Nov 2019 Liberal Democrats pledge to reopen BNO passports to Hong Kong citizens and extend right of abode to all holders 20 Nov 2019
- 20 Nov 2019 Statement: Hong Kong Watch condemns the treatment of Simon Cheng by the Chinese authority 20 Nov 2019
- 20 Nov 2019 WATCH: Benedict Rogers calls for Magnitsky sanctions against officials and coordinated diplomatic action on Euronews 20 Nov 2019
- 17 Nov 2019 UK Politicians and former UK Foreign Secretary call on Carrie Lam to order HKPF to show restraint in response to protests 17 Nov 2019
- 14 Nov 2019 Robust Hong Kong recommendations in new USCC report 14 Nov 2019
- 13 Nov 2019 Benedict Rogers: Hong Kong’s gov’t thought it could bludgeon protesters into silence – they were wrong 13 Nov 2019
- 11 Nov 2019 German Greens Party calls for independent investigation of police violence against protestors 11 Nov 2019
- 11 Nov 2019 STATEMENT: Hong Kong Watch condemns escalation of police violence and use of live rounds during protests 11 Nov 2019
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October 2019
- 31 Oct 2019 STATEMENT: UK Government 6-monthly calls for ‘credible political track’ to protect rights and freedoms, but fails to adequately address urgency of police brutality 31 Oct 2019
- 29 Oct 2019 Statement: Hong Kong Watch condemns the disqualification of Joshua Wong from standing for District Council election 29 Oct 2019
- 22 Oct 2019 German MP, Eckhard Gnodtke announces his support for disqualified Hong Kong legislator 22 Oct 2019
- 17 Oct 2019 Gray Sergeant: Lam’s HK strategy unlikely to be effective 17 Oct 2019
- 15 Oct 2019 BREAKING: German Parliamentarians formally announce support for disqualified Hong Kong lawmakers and candidates Edward Leung and ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung 15 Oct 2019
- 11 Oct 2019 Bullying businesses into self-censorship will back-fire - Guest blog: Luke de Pulford 11 Oct 2019
- 4 Oct 2019 STATEMENT: Hong Kong Watch condemns ban on face masks and use of emergency powers 4 Oct 2019
- 1 Oct 2019 Statement: Hong Kong Police Force shoot protestor in appalling escalation of brutality 1 Oct 2019
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September 2019
- 30 Sept 2019 Hong Kong Watch leads advocacy meetings with Congressmen in Washington D.C. 30 Sept 2019
- 17 Sept 2019 Hong Kong Watch trustee and Hong Kong Student Leaders meet with German MPs and considered parliamentary actions 17 Sept 2019
- 9 Sept 2019 MPs and Hong Kong Student Leaders call for UK to extend visa rights and to consider Magnitsky sanctions of Hong Kong officials at Parliamentary event. 9 Sept 2019
- 9 Sept 2019 Over 150 parliamentarians from both Houses sign a letter or House of Commons Motion calling for "insurance policy" for the people of Hong Kong. 9 Sept 2019
- 5 Sept 2019 Statement: Withdrawal of the extradition bill is "far too little, far too late". Hong Kong Watch urges the government to meet other demands to resolve the crisis 5 Sept 2019
- 4 Sept 2019 25 MPs call for Commonwealth nations to consider giving Hong Kongers a second citizenship. 4 Sept 2019
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August 2019
- 30 Aug 2019 Statement: Hong Kong Watch strongly condemns crackdown on prominent activists and elected pro-democracy lawmakers 30 Aug 2019
- 20 Aug 2019 Statement: Hong Kong Watch urges immediate release of Hong Kong official from British Consulate detained in China 20 Aug 2019
- 16 Aug 2019 Police brutality and political prosecution together are a toxic combination, says new Hong Kong Watch report 16 Aug 2019
- 12 Aug 2019 Statement: Hong Kong Watch strongly condemn police brutality 12 Aug 2019
- 7 Aug 2019 Johnny Patterson: In this critical hour for democracy we must stand with Hong Kong 7 Aug 2019
- 7 Aug 2019 Benedict Rogers: The people of Hong Kong are pragmatists, not radicals 7 Aug 2019
- 3 Aug 2019 OPEN LETTER: UK politicians and lawyers call on new Foreign Secretary to include a human rights clause in any UK-HK trade agreement 3 Aug 2019
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July 2019
- 25 Jul 2019 Hong Kong Watch announces appointment of Alistair Carmichael MP and Fiona Bruce MP as patrons 25 Jul 2019
- 22 Jul 2019 Statement: Hong Kong Watch condemn gang violence and police failure to protect citizens 22 Jul 2019
- 15 Jul 2019 Benedict Rogers delivered Keynote Speech at the Victims of Communism Captive Nations Summit 15 Jul 2019
- 10 Jul 2019 Drop outdated rioting charges and call independent inquiry: New report 10 Jul 2019
- 5 Jul 2019 Benedict Rogers: Hong Kong’s Desperate Cry 5 Jul 2019
- 4 Jul 2019 UK Government rejects the Chinese Government’s assertion that the joint declaration is an “historic document” 4 Jul 2019
- 2 Jul 2019 Benedict Rogers and Johnny Patterson: It Is Time for Democracy in Hong Kong 2 Jul 2019
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June 2019
- 28 Jun 2019 9 German Parliamentarians urge German Chancellor Angela Merkel to defend Hong Kong’s autonomy at G20 28 Jun 2019
- 21 Jun 2019 German MP calls on Chancellor Merkel to raise Hong Kong at G20 21 Jun 2019
- 19 Jun 2019 BREAKING: UK Government and Parliamentarians calls for democratic reforms in Hong Kong in face of "democratic deficit" 19 Jun 2019
- 19 Jun 2019 Hong Kong Watch pays tribute to the courageous people of Hong Kong, and calls for “immediate, unequivocal and unconditional” withdrawal of extradition bill 19 Jun 2019
- 15 Jun 2019 Hong Kong Watch statement on suspension of the extradition law amendment bill 15 Jun 2019
- 13 Jun 2019 UK government statement says UK Foreign Secretary raised concerns directly with Carrie Lam, and that UK refused export license to send riot shields to Hong Kong in April 13 Jun 2019
- 12 Jun 2019 Hong Kong Watch statement on the excessive use of force by the police in today's protest 12 Jun 2019
- 11 Jun 2019 German Human Rights Committee Members speak out on extradition law 11 Jun 2019
- 11 Jun 2019 UK Government and Parliamentarians express serious concerns during extradition law debates 11 Jun 2019
- 3 Jun 2019 Benedict Rogers: Hong Kong’s first political asylum seekers 3 Jun 2019
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May 2019
- 29 May 2019 15 International Parliamentarians urge Carrie Lam to Scrap the Extradition Proposals 29 May 2019
- 28 May 2019 Johnny Patterson: Hong Kong’s reputation is threatened by extradition changes 28 May 2019
- 24 May 2019 Draconian public order legislation needs reform, says new Hong Kong Watch report 24 May 2019
- 14 May 2019 Canadian MPs warn of dangers of new extradition law 14 May 2019
- 9 May 2019 US-China Economic & Security Review Commission (USCC) says proposed extradition law amendments pose "significant risks" to United States 9 May 2019
- 4 May 2019 A tribute to Lord Alton on the 40th anniversary of his entry into Parliament 4 May 2019
- 2 May 2019 Jung-hoon Lee: China Cracks Down in Asia’s Once Freest City 2 May 2019
- 1 May 2019 New Hong Kong Watch report exposes widespread business fears about the Extradition Law 1 May 2019
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April 2019
- 15 Apr 2019 Benedict Rogers: It’s time for the UK to stand up to China over Hong Kong 15 Apr 2019
- 15 Apr 2019 Benedict Rogers: Hong Kong Needs the World’s Help 15 Apr 2019
- 10 Apr 2019 MPs raise extradition law and Umbrella Movement trial in UK Parliament debate 10 Apr 2019
- 9 Apr 2019 Breaking: Lord Patten calls Occupy trial verdict "appallingly divisive", as the trial is condemned by German Human Rights Committee members 9 Apr 2019
- 7 Apr 2019 Breaking: UK Government raises concerns about extradition law as UK MPs blast plans 7 Apr 2019
- 1 Apr 2019 Canadian Politicians and South Korea's Former Human Rights Ambassador join Hong Kong Watch team as patrons 1 Apr 2019
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March 2019
- 27 Mar 2019 New report says Hong Kong National Anthem Law is ‘legal malware’ which threatens rule of law and freedoms 27 Mar 2019
- 22 Mar 2019 German Human Rights Chair condemns Chinese interference in Hong Kong, says acquittal of Edward Leung is no sign of relief 22 Mar 2019
- 22 Mar 2019 Statement: 11 international parliamentarians call for reform of the Public Order Ordinance following Edward Leung re-trial verdict 22 Mar 2019
- 12 Mar 2019 UK Parliament Human Rights Committee shines spotlight on erosion of HK freedom 12 Mar 2019
- 9 Mar 2019 Home Office Signals Progress for campaign to extend e-passport gate access to British Nationals Overseas Passport holders 9 Mar 2019
- 4 Mar 2019 Calls for extension of BNO rights at packed House of Lords event 4 Mar 2019
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February 2019
- 21 Feb 2019 Hong Kong Watch urges Hong Kong government to rethink amendments to extradition arrangements 21 Feb 2019
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January 2019
- 21 Jan 2019 Hong Kong Watch announces establishment of Memorial Lecture in honour of Lord Ashdown 21 Jan 2019
- 10 Jan 2019 Lord Patten calls for unified diplomatic action to uphold Joint Declaration at Foreign Affairs Committee 10 Jan 2019
- December 2018
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November 2018
- 30 Nov 2018 Benedict Rogers: "We have been busy. But there is so much more to do" - Reflections on 1 year of Hong Kong Watch 30 Nov 2018
- 17 Nov 2018 8 UK MPs 'condemn use of vague and ambiguous common law charges' ahead of Occupy Movement leaders trial 17 Nov 2018
- 14 Nov 2018 US Congressional Commission warns that Hong Kong ‘is becoming more like any other Chinese city’ 14 Nov 2018
- 9 Nov 2018 Senior FT Editor Refused Entry into Hong Kong 9 Nov 2018
- 5 Nov 2018 WATCH Benedict Rogers: A Tightening Grip - Rising Authoritarianism in Hong Kong 5 Nov 2018
- 2 Nov 2018 Hong Kong Watch Trustees met US State Department and Congressional Committees to raise China UPR and the Human Rights and Democracy Act 2 Nov 2018
- 1 Nov 2018 New Report: 'Balancing National Security and the Rule of Law: Article 23 of the Basic Law' 1 Nov 2018
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October 2018
- 31 Oct 2018 Hong Kong Watch Trustees met with Canadian Parliamentarians to raise human rights in Hong Kong 31 Oct 2018
- 27 Oct 2018 Gray Sergeant: The expulsion of Victor Mallet has rightly caused an international outcry 27 Oct 2018
- 12 Oct 2018 Political screening continues with disqualification of Lau Siu Lai 12 Oct 2018
- 5 Oct 2018 Hong Kong refuses visa to FT Asia Editor in blow to press freedom. 5 Oct 2018
- 4 Oct 2018 Lawmaker's assistant imprisoned for 'illegal assembly' inside Legislative Council 4 Oct 2018
- 1 Oct 2018 Volunteer assaulted at a Conservative Party conference fringe event on human rights in Hong Kong 1 Oct 2018
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September 2018
- 28 Sept 2018 Hong Kong democratic leaders call for unity during seminar to mark Umbrella Movement Anniversary 28 Sept 2018
- 26 Sept 2018 EU PARLIAMENT SEMINAR: MEPs say EU must commit to one-country, two-systems and academics say it is time to focus on the erosion of Hong Kong’s freedoms 26 Sept 2018
- 25 Sept 2018 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders to Speak at Conservative Party Conference 25 Sept 2018
- 24 Sept 2018 Hong Kong Watch: the banning of the Hong Kong National Party is in breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration 24 Sept 2018
- 7 Sept 2018 Hong Kong Watch response to the FCO 6 monthly report on Hong Kong 7 Sept 2018
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July 2018
- 27 Jul 2018 Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Paddy Ashdown and other prominent figures urge Jeremy Hunt to raise Hong Kong in China visit 27 Jul 2018
- 20 Jul 2018 3 reasons to worry about the decision to ban the Hong Kong National Party 20 Jul 2018
- 9 Jul 2018 UK must make Hong Kong’s freedoms and rule of law a top priority: MPs and Peers 9 Jul 2018
- 5 Jul 2018 Lord Patten talks of ongoing UK obligations to HK at Hong Kong Watch event 5 Jul 2018
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June 2018
- 13 Jun 2018 Paddy Ashdown: British must denounce the abuse of its old colonial laws 13 Jun 2018
- 11 Jun 2018 Lord Patten criticises Public Order Ordinance following sentencing of Edward Leung 11 Jun 2018
- 7 Jun 2018 Jim Munson: As we remember June 4, we must not forget the democracy movement in Hong Kong 7 Jun 2018
- 4 Jun 2018 UK politicians speak out in response to sentencing of HK lawmakers on Tiananmen Square anniversary 4 Jun 2018
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May 2018
- 18 May 2018 The Hong Kong Watch view on the conviction of Edward Leung to 'rioting' charges 18 May 2018
- 17 May 2018 BENEDICT ROGERS: Lawfare waged by the Hong Kong Government is crushing the hopes of democrats 17 May 2018
- 11 May 2018 The Hong Kong Watch view: The conviction of Baggio and Yau shows it is time for the reform of the Public Order Ordinance 11 May 2018
- 1 May 2018 LORD ASHDOWN: Windrush highlights how the UK has failed BNO holders in Hong Kong 1 May 2018
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March 2018
- 29 Mar 2018 ‘Any enactment of Article 23 must not undermine basic rights and freedoms’: UK government statement 29 Mar 2018
- 16 Mar 2018 FCO Six-monthly report on Hong Kong: Weak conclusion distracts from serious abuses of ‘one-country, two systems’ – UK must act now 16 Mar 2018
- 8 Mar 2018 'Political Screening in Hong Kong': A report on the disqualification of candidates and lawmakers 8 Mar 2018
- 8 Mar 2018 'Political Screening and the erosion of autonomy': New Hong Kong Watch report questions 'tainted' by-elections 8 Mar 2018
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February 2018
- 28 Feb 2018 Hong Kong Watch statement on the Right to a Fair Trial 28 Feb 2018
- 12 Feb 2018 21 MPs support Umbrella Movement Nobel Peace Prize nomination 12 Feb 2018
- 6 Feb 2018 Hong Kong Watch welcomes release of Occupy trio but concerns remain about the Public Order Ordinance 6 Feb 2018
- 2 Feb 2018 GRAY SERGEANT: PM's Visit to China - One conversation about Hong Kong is not enough to fulfil British obligations 2 Feb 2018
- 1 Feb 2018 US lawmakers nominate the Umbrella Movement for the Nobel Peace Prize 1 Feb 2018
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January 2018
- 29 Jan 2018 Lord Patten and Lord Ashdown urge Prime Minister to speak up for Hong Kong during China visit 29 Jan 2018
- 29 Jan 2018 Hong Kong Watch gravely concerned by the 'political' disqualification of Agnes Chow 29 Jan 2018
- 25 Jan 2018 Paddy Ashdown calls UK government to reject 'foreign interference' claims 25 Jan 2018
- 24 Jan 2018 British government pledges "absolute" commitment to Sino-British Joint Declaration 24 Jan 2018
- 22 Jan 2018 In-depth report says academic freedom in Hong Kong under threat 22 Jan 2018
- 22 Jan 2018 New report: 'Academic Freedom in Hong Kong since 2015: Between two systems' 22 Jan 2018
- 18 Jan 2018 Lord Patten praises Lord Ashdown's report at Parliamentary Event 18 Jan 2018
- 15 Jan 2018 Lord Ashdown Report: 'Hong Kong 20 years on: Freedom, Human Rights and Autonomy under Fire' 15 Jan 2018
- 15 Jan 2018 Lord Ashdown report highlights duty of UK and China to protect human rights in Hong Kong 15 Jan 2018
- 5 Jan 2018 More than two months on, Hong Kong Immigration Director ignores questions about Benedict Rogers' denial of entry 5 Jan 2018
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December 2017
- 22 Dec 2017 TED HUI CHI-FUNG: 2017 shows us that it is time for the international community to speak up for Hong Kong 22 Dec 2017
- 16 Dec 2017 Major EU Parliament report condemns Chinese interference in Hong Kong’s internal affairs 16 Dec 2017
- 14 Dec 2017 FRANCIS MORIARTY: Human Rights and Press Freedom in Hong Kong - A Brief Memoir 14 Dec 2017
- 11 Dec 2017 Hong Kong Watch to be 'a watchman' and a 'whistleblower' say speakers at the launch of Hong Kong Watch 11 Dec 2017
- 8 Dec 2017 Press Release: Hong Kong Watch launching on 11 December 2017 with messages of support from Lord Patten, Lord Ashdown and other leading British politicians 8 Dec 2017
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November 2017
- 29 Nov 2017 Britain has a duty to Hong Kong, says Lord Ashdown during Hong Kong visit 29 Nov 2017
- 27 Nov 2017 CATHERINE WEST MP: Britain must continue to protect the rights and freedoms of Hong Kongers 27 Nov 2017
- 21 Nov 2017 UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson reiterates his commitment to the Sino-British Joint Declaration in UK Parliament 21 Nov 2017
- 13 Nov 2017 The Henry Jackson Society: Hong Kong After 20 Years - The Rollback of Civil, Human, and Legal Rights 13 Nov 2017
- 13 Nov 2017 Hong Kong’s top court gives green light for democracy activists to proceed with sentence appeal 13 Nov 2017
- 8 Nov 2017 Hong Kong should respect human rights of democracy activists during appeal - UN experts 8 Nov 2017
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October 2017
- 20 Oct 2017 JARED GENSER: 'Jailing of Hong Kong democracy activists a failure to uphold international law' 20 Oct 2017
- 18 Oct 2017 BENEDICT ROGERS: ‘By barring me entry into Hong Kong, Beijing has shown that it is the danger to Sino-British relations, not me’ 18 Oct 2017
- 18 Oct 2017 Theresa May wants ‘one country, two systems’ respected in wake of Hong Kong barring activist from entering city 18 Oct 2017
- 18 Oct 2017 UK summons Chinese ambassador after human rights activist barred from entering Hong Kong 18 Oct 2017
- 17 Oct 2017 BENEDICT ROGERS: 2 years on, Gui Minhai is still missing. It is time for us to speak out 17 Oct 2017
- 16 Oct 2017 Twelve Top International Lawyers Warn of Grave Threats to Rule of Law, Judicial Independence and Human Rights in Hong Kong 16 Oct 2017
- 14 Oct 2017 Benedict Rogers barred from entering Hong Kong, British Foreign Secretary speaks out in response 14 Oct 2017
- September 2017
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August 2017
- 22 Aug 2017 BENEDICT ROGERS: Basic rights and the rule of law are under fire in Hong Kong 22 Aug 2017
- 18 Aug 2017 Open letter signed by 25 international figures calls for the release of jailed pro-democracy protestors 18 Aug 2017
- 17 Aug 2017 Joshua Wong, Nathan Law, and Alex Chow jailed over Occupy Protests 17 Aug 2017
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June 2017
- 30 Jun 2017 Twenty years on from leaving Hong Kong, Britain risks selling its honour 30 Jun 2017
- June 2016