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    From David P.@21:1/5 to All on Mon Dec 6 14:47:59 2021
    Hong Kong Says Vote—or Else
    By The Editorial Board, 11/29/21, Wall St. Journal

    We bring you this message from Hong Kong because China’s
    Communist Party wants the world to forget how it crushed
    the autonomy it promised to the territory. On Monday
    authorities issued arrest warrants for two pro-democracy
    exiles who used social media to recommend that Hong Kongers
    boycott sham legislative elections scheduled for December.

    Former pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui urged Hong Kongers
    to protest by casting blank ballots, & former district
    councillor Yau Man-chun encouraged a boycott. Both now
    face multiple charges for “engaging [in] illegal conduct
    of inciting another person not to vote, or to cast invalid
    vote, by activity in public during election period,”
    authorities said Monday. The penalty is up to 3 years
    in prison.

    Messrs. Hui & Yau fled abroad amid Beijing’s crackdown,
    but they could be arrested if they travel to the wrong
    country. This is one way China is trying to enforce its
    political crackdown even overseas. At least 3 other Hong
    Kongers have been arrested on similar charges. Secretary
    for Security Chris Tang said this month said that anyone
    inciting electoral boycotts or protest votes may also be
    in violation of the national security law.

    During the Nov 2019 district council elections, Hong Kongers
    humiliated China by voting in record numbers to elect pro-
    democracy candidates. The govt responded by postponing the
    Legislative Council elections, originally scheduled for
    Sept 2020.

    Beijing has since imposed new electoral rules that require
    all candidates to receive pre-approval from the Communist
    Party & swear an oath of fealty. The South China Morning
    Postreported last week that only 3 of the 153 Legislative
    Council candidates identify as pro-democracy. Meanwhile,
    dozens of Hong Kong’s opposition leaders have been
    arrested, disqualified from holding office, or driven
    into exile.

    Hong Kongers risk harsh penalties if they protest in
    public. The police have announced plans to put some
    10,000 officers on patrol on election day. Boycotts &
    blank ballots are one of the last ways for Hong Kongers
    to express their political views. The Hong Kong Public
    Opinion Research Inst. surveyed residents this month &
    found only 52% planned to vote next month. No wonder the
    Communist Party fears another embarrassment.

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kongs-rigged-election-china-legislative-council-11638224614

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  • From Rusty Wyse@21:1/5 to David P. on Tue Dec 7 10:14:13 2021
    On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 5:09:43 PM UTC-8, David P. wrote:
    Hong Kong Says Vote—or Else
    By The Editorial Board, 11/29/21, Wall St. Journal

    We bring you this message from Hong Kong because China’s
    Communist Party wants the world to forget how it crushed
    the autonomy it promised to the territory. On Monday
    authorities issued arrest warrants for two pro-democracy
    exiles who used social media to recommend that Hong Kongers
    boycott sham legislative elections scheduled for December.

    Former pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui urged Hong Kongers
    to protest by casting blank ballots, & former district
    councillor Yau Man-chun encouraged a boycott. Both now
    face multiple charges for “engaging [in] illegal conduct
    of inciting another person not to vote, or to cast invalid
    vote, by activity in public during election period,”
    authorities said Monday. The penalty is up to 3 years
    in prison.

    Exile them to the U.S. for life and never allow them to set foot on Chinese soil ever.


    Messrs. Hui & Yau fled abroad amid Beijing’s crackdown,
    but they could be arrested if they travel to the wrong
    country. This is one way China is trying to enforce its
    political crackdown even overseas. At least 3 other Hong
    Kongers have been arrested on similar charges. Secretary
    for Security Chris Tang said this month said that anyone
    inciting electoral boycotts or protest votes may also be
    in violation of the national security law.

    During the Nov 2019 district council elections, Hong Kongers
    humiliated China by voting in record numbers to elect pro-
    democracy candidates. The govt responded by postponing the
    Legislative Council elections, originally scheduled for
    Sept 2020.

    Beijing has since imposed new electoral rules that require
    all candidates to receive pre-approval from the Communist
    Party & swear an oath of fealty. The South China Morning
    Postreported last week that only 3 of the 153 Legislative
    Council candidates identify as pro-democracy. Meanwhile,
    dozens of Hong Kong’s opposition leaders have been
    arrested, disqualified from holding office, or driven
    into exile.

    Hong Kongers risk harsh penalties if they protest in
    public. The police have announced plans to put some
    10,000 officers on patrol on election day. Boycotts &
    blank ballots are one of the last ways for Hong Kongers
    to express their political views. The Hong Kong Public
    Opinion Research Inst. surveyed residents this month &
    found only 52% planned to vote next month. No wonder the
    Communist Party fears another embarrassment.

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kongs-rigged-election-china-legislative-council-11638224614

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  • From Rusty Wyse@21:1/5 to David P. on Tue Dec 7 10:11:35 2021
    On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 5:09:43 PM UTC-8, David P. wrote:
    Hong Kong Says Vote—or Else
    By The Editorial Board, 11/29/21, Wall St. Journal

    We bring you this message from Hong Kong because China’s
    Communist Party wants the world to forget how it crushed
    the autonomy it promised to the territory. On Monday
    authorities issued arrest warrants for two pro-democracy
    exiles who used social media to recommend that Hong Kongers
    boycott sham legislative elections scheduled for December.

    Former pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui urged Hong Kongers
    to protest by casting blank ballots, & former district
    councillor Yau Man-chun encouraged a boycott. Both now
    face multiple charges for “engaging [in] illegal conduct
    of inciting another person not to vote, or to cast invalid
    vote, by activity in public during election period,”
    authorities said Monday. The penalty is up to 3 years
    in prison.

    Exile them to America for Life and never allow them to set foot on Chinese soil!!!!


    Messrs. Hui & Yau fled abroad amid Beijing’s crackdown,
    but they could be arrested if they travel to the wrong
    country. This is one way China is trying to enforce its
    political crackdown even overseas. At least 3 other Hong
    Kongers have been arrested on similar charges. Secretary
    for Security Chris Tang said this month said that anyone
    inciting electoral boycotts or protest votes may also be
    in violation of the national security law.

    During the Nov 2019 district council elections, Hong Kongers
    humiliated China by voting in record numbers to elect pro-
    democracy candidates. The govt responded by postponing the
    Legislative Council elections, originally scheduled for
    Sept 2020.

    Beijing has since imposed new electoral rules that require
    all candidates to receive pre-approval from the Communist
    Party & swear an oath of fealty. The South China Morning
    Postreported last week that only 3 of the 153 Legislative
    Council candidates identify as pro-democracy. Meanwhile,
    dozens of Hong Kong’s opposition leaders have been
    arrested, disqualified from holding office, or driven
    into exile.

    Hong Kongers risk harsh penalties if they protest in
    public. The police have announced plans to put some
    10,000 officers on patrol on election day. Boycotts &
    blank ballots are one of the last ways for Hong Kongers
    to express their political views. The Hong Kong Public
    Opinion Research Inst. surveyed residents this month &
    found only 52% planned to vote next month. No wonder the
    Communist Party fears another embarrassment.

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kongs-rigged-election-china-legislative-council-11638224614

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  • From tom@21:1/5 to All on Fri Dec 17 12:11:48 2021
    Blank vote will not change Hong Kong. Ted Hui is a stooge now in Australia enjoying his wine and cheese, making fun of his HK people in HK.



    "David P." wrote in message news:ee3c5974-9878-4343-8dc2-f9e36c9218f4n@googlegroups.com...

    Hong Kong Says Vote—or Else
    By The Editorial Board, 11/29/21, Wall St. Journal

    We bring you this message from Hong Kong because China’s
    Communist Party wants the world to forget how it crushed
    the autonomy it promised to the territory. On Monday
    authorities issued arrest warrants for two pro-democracy
    exiles who used social media to recommend that Hong Kongers
    boycott sham legislative elections scheduled for December.

    Former pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui urged Hong Kongers
    to protest by casting blank ballots, & former district
    councillor Yau Man-chun encouraged a boycott. Both now
    face multiple charges for “engaging [in] illegal conduct
    of inciting another person not to vote, or to cast invalid
    vote, by activity in public during election period,”
    authorities said Monday. The penalty is up to 3 years
    in prison.

    Messrs. Hui & Yau fled abroad amid Beijing’s crackdown,
    but they could be arrested if they travel to the wrong
    country. This is one way China is trying to enforce its
    political crackdown even overseas. At least 3 other Hong
    Kongers have been arrested on similar charges. Secretary
    for Security Chris Tang said this month said that anyone
    inciting electoral boycotts or protest votes may also be
    in violation of the national security law.

    During the Nov 2019 district council elections, Hong Kongers
    humiliated China by voting in record numbers to elect pro-
    democracy candidates. The govt responded by postponing the
    Legislative Council elections, originally scheduled for
    Sept 2020.

    Beijing has since imposed new electoral rules that require
    all candidates to receive pre-approval from the Communist
    Party & swear an oath of fealty. The South China Morning
    Postreported last week that only 3 of the 153 Legislative
    Council candidates identify as pro-democracy. Meanwhile,
    dozens of Hong Kong’s opposition leaders have been
    arrested, disqualified from holding office, or driven
    into exile.

    Hong Kongers risk harsh penalties if they protest in
    public. The police have announced plans to put some
    10,000 officers on patrol on election day. Boycotts &
    blank ballots are one of the last ways for Hong Kongers
    to express their political views. The Hong Kong Public
    Opinion Research Inst. surveyed residents this month &
    found only 52% planned to vote next month. No wonder the
    Communist Party fears another embarrassment.

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kongs-rigged-election-china-legislative-council-11638224614

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