The Times HONG KONG ARRESTSSir, Yesterday’s police raid on Hong Kong’s Apple Daily and the arrest of the newspaper’s editor-in-chief marked a dark day for journalists in Hong Kong and for press freedom. It was only ever a question of time before...
Sunday Times report: “Fearful Hongkongers prepare for a secretive exodus from China crackdown” – with August 1 deadline looming. Echoes of August 1961.
Berlin - August 1961 On another August day - August 13, 1961, the Communist government of the East Germany began building a barbed wire and concrete “antifascist bulwark,” between East and West Berlin. It followed the exodus of more than 16,000 people during the first...
The Guardian reports that Hong Kong vigil leader arrested as 7,000 police enforce ban on Tiananmen anniversary protests
Hong Kong vigil leader arrested as 7,000 police enforce ban on Tiananmen anniversary protests Officers mobilised to break up the once-traditional events to mark the brutal crackdown against dissent in China 32 years ago. Hong Kong barrister and activist Chow Hang...
Tiananmen Day Commemoration Remarks by Dr. Yang Jianli at the Tiananmen Candlelight Vigil hosted by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
“Tank Man”- the unidentified Chinese man who stood in front of a column of tanks leaving Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, the day after the Chinese military on CCP orders suppressed the Tiananmen Square protest and massacred protestors. As we commemorate their...
Telegraph report: Now the CCPs minions threatens to jail HSBC bankers handling Jimmy Lai’s accounts. No end to the Intimidation, Bullying, Threats and Incarceration. It just opens people’s eyes and strengthens world opinion.
Daily Telegraph Hong Kong threatens to jail HSBC bankers handling Jimmy Lai's accounts The Apple Daily owner has emerged as one of the highest profile targets of the territory's new national security law ByKarina Tsui HONG KONG27 May 2021 • 8:57am...
Minister asked to call out CCP at next UN Human Rights Council. New Early Day Motion tabled in the House of Commons
As a Patron of HKW and an officer of the APPG on Hong Kong, I personally know Martin Lee, father of HK democracy, Margaret Ng, a formidable lawyer and Jimmy Lai, Champion of free speech and the full holder of a UK passport. Does the Minister agree they...
Paraphrasing Thomas More – the lawyer executed for proclaiming the truth- Hong Kong’s Margaret Ng says “‘I stand the law’s good servant but the people’s first.’
Paraphrasing Thomas More - the lawyer executed for proclaiming the truth- Hong Kong’s Margaret Ng says “‘I stand the law’s good servant but the people’s first.’ https://www.hkcnews.com/article/40333/吳靄儀-818集會-818民陣遊行-40333/margaret-ng-this-is-my-statement Also see...
BBC Report on Jimmy Lai‘s incarceration in Hong Kong.
BBC Report on Jimmy Lai‘s incarceration in Hong Kong. Watch here: Watch it on the BBC Website here: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-china-56767127
UK Parliament told that the CCP needs to understand that the courageous dignity of Hong Kong’s people has united East and West, young and old, and parliamentarians from all political traditions.
April 14th 2021 - UK Parliament told that the CCP needs to understand that the courageous dignity of Hong Kong’s people has united East and West, young and old, and parliamentarians from all political traditions. Lord Alton of Liverpool (CB) [V] My Lords, the Minister...
Major parties in the European Parliament have indicated that until sanctions against their MEPs are lifted they will not ratify the European Union comprehensive agreement on investment with China. Will the UK do the same?
Major parties in the European Parliament have indicated that until sanctions against their MEPs are lifted they will not ratify the European Union comprehensive agreement on investment with China. Will the UK do the same? Parliament - April 13th 2021 Lord Alton of...
For 18 years David Alton was a Member of the House of Commons and today he is an Independent Crossbench Life Peer in the UK House of Lords.
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Great British Energy Bill – Lord Alton – forced labour in renewables supply chains 30.04.25
https://youtu.be/oJ14A40thm4 House of Lords30.04.25 My Lords, I beg to move Motion A1, as an amendment to Motion A, at end insert “leave out from “propose” to end and insert “Amendment 2C in lieu” as printed on the marshalled list” I rise to express my gratitude...
Meeting In Parliament To Highlight The Suffering of the Burmese People At The Hands Of The Military Junta.
On Tuesday April 29th Lord Alton of Liverpool chaired a meeting in Parliament on behalf of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief: Lord Alton with Lord Dubs, Zoya Phan and Sai The meeting viewed extracts from a new documentary:...
House of Lords Debate on Media Freedom and Security worldwide 24th April 2025
Lord Alton's contribution to Short debate: Steps being taken by the government, as a member of the Media Freedom Coalition, to ensure the safety and security of journalists and media workers worldwide. 24th April 2025 https://youtu.be/EjS4gTm0wiM House of Lords24th...