Joey Siu 邵嵐
@_joeysiu
building a free and democratic world. views=mine. [email protected]
This morning I, a U.S. citizen, woke up to the news that an arrest warrant & a HKD $1 million bounty have been placed on my head by the Hong Kong govt. for exercising my freedoms in my own country. More to say later but for now: I will never be silenced, I will never back down.
Emotional scenes outside the State Department today as employees affected by a sweeping reduction in force leave the building. Current employees and supporters have lined up to “clap out” departing State Department staff at the department’s HQ in Foggy Bottom.
An honor to testify before my former colleagues at the @CECCgov on such an important topic, building on the analysis that @CherylYuuu published earlier this spring.
Watch @PLMattis testify that the PRC is engaged in "global and perpetual campaign" against Taiwan and the idea of a republic of China @CECCgov hearing--"Stand With Taiwan: Countering the PRC's Political Influence and Transnational Repression." cecc.gov/events/hearing…
Tens of thousands of politically-exposed BN(O) Hongkongers currently reside in the UK. The UK government’s plan to reintroduce extradition cooperation with the Hong Kong government is DEEPLY concerning, to say the least.
Government plans to reintroduce extradition cooperation with Hong Kong are highly concerning. Why does the Government deem this reasonable when freedom of expression, political freedom and the rule of law in Hong Kong have been crushed by The National Security Law and the…
I’m grateful to stand with courageous voices like @_joeysiu and so many others who refuse to let freedom be erased. The CCP may try to silence but we cannot back down. Hong Kong’s fight is our fight too.
Testified today at the Senate on the status of democracy and human rights in Hong Kong. I want to express my gratitude to @SenJohnCurtis in particular for the invitation and his long-standing support since 2019. Thank you for being a champion from the House to the Senate!
I will testify before the Senate next week about “The Status of Democracy and Human Rights in Hong Kong, Five Years After the PRC’s Judicial Takeover,” at the joint invitation of @SenJohnCurtis and @SenTimKaine. Date: July 22, 2025 (Tues) Time: 14:30 foreign.senate.gov/hearings/the-s…
A privilege to be speaking with this phenomenal all female panel tomorrow. I am a witness alongside @SophieDRich @_joeysiu @OliviaEnos at tomorrow’s hearing @SenateForeign @SFRCdems. We’ll be discussing #HongKong, human rights & the rule of law in the past 5 years.
🚨I am only sorry that @_joeysiu @OliviaEnos @caoilfhionnanna & I must speak to so many #HongKong #China govt #humanrights abuses, threats to #democracy @ July 22 @SenateForeign @SFRCdems subcmte hearing. Upside: we have plenty of 💪 recs, too! foreign.senate.gov/hearings/the-s… @CHRDnet
🚨I am only sorry that @_joeysiu @OliviaEnos @caoilfhionnanna & I must speak to so many #HongKong #China govt #humanrights abuses, threats to #democracy @ July 22 @SenateForeign @SFRCdems subcmte hearing. Upside: we have plenty of 💪 recs, too! foreign.senate.gov/hearings/the-s… @CHRDnet
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BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
An appeal hearing for 12 pro-democracy activists convicted of subversion under Hong Kong's national security law ended earlier than expected on Thursday, with two defence lawyers arguing that their clients had not received a fair trial. reuters.com/world/china/ap…
Looking forward to testifying on the state of human rights & democracy in #HongKong alongside friends @_joeysiu & @SophieDRich before a subcommittee of @SenateForeign next Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Join us in person or tune in here: foreign.senate.gov/hearings/the-s…
On Monday, twelve pro-democracy activists in the “Hong Kong 47” case appealed their subversion convictions and sentences, while the government challenged the acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau. reuters.com/world/china/tw…
Highly objectionable: During his recent visit to #HongKong, HK-American comedian Jimmy O Yang met rights-abusing, US-sanctioned head of the authoritarian HK gov't John Lee. Yang's management agency posted the photo on Weibo. What does he think he's up to? x.com/hkdc_us/status…
Appallingly cynical & callous: As the crackdown in #HongKong goes on, with Hong Kongers stripped of their basic rights & hundreds of #PoliticalPrisoners, American comedian Jimmy O. Yang partners with HK gov't agency on propaganda campaign. hongkongfp.com/2025/06/25/com…