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British Hong Kong exiled pro-democracy activist, a founder of the UK-wide diaspora group, Hongkongers in Britain @HongkongersUK, headquartered in London. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

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Joined October 2019
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@SimonChengUK
Simon Cheng
3 years
@HongkongersUK is grateful for the invitation from @RoyalFamily to the Garden Parties for coronation at Buckingham Palace, I'm honoured to join with community organisers to present a painting with pro-democracy message from exiled artists, @lumli_lumlong, to the King Charles III.
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Hongkongers in Britain ่‹ฑๅœ‹ๆธฏๅƒ‘ๅ”ๆœƒ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Remember the victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire. Mourn together in grief and solidarity. ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ โ€” Memorial Gathering โ€” ๐Ÿ“… 5 Dec 2025 (Friday) ๐Ÿ•ก 6:00โ€“8:30pm (London) ๐Ÿ“1 Coral Street, Waterloo, London SE1 7BE ๐ŸคCondolence book & remembrance altar. ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธE-candles/ phone lights instead.
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Simon Cheng
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๐ŸŒ•We remain unafraid to speak inconvenient truths, and we will not be cowed by legal threats. Wherever we are, may this moonlight bring us strength and warmth, reminding us that even far from home โค๏ธ, our hearts remain connected ๐ŸŒ. Wishing you all a heartfelt #MoonFestival!
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Hongkongers in Britain ่‹ฑๅœ‹ๆธฏๅƒ‘ๅ”ๆœƒ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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๐ŸŒ•Happy #MoonFestival! Even far from home, the same moon reminds us of our dreams, loved ones โค๏ธ, and hope. We stay true to truth ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ, resist legal threats โœŠ, and remain united ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ซ. #HongkongersInBritain #Hope #Courage
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Simon Cheng
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Relieved to see cross-party MPs debate our petition on keeping 5-year ILR for HK BN(O) visas. HK diaspora brings culture, economy & moral compass to ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง : govt must listen. We know the risks of Chinaโ€™s autocracy, & we still hold the torch for democracy. ๐Ÿ‘‰
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petition.parliament.uk
We urge the Government to exempt BN(O) visa for Hongkongers from the proposed immigration reforms. We think the current ILR terms must remain unchanged: 1. Five years of UK residency 2. B1 level...
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Hongkongers in Britain ่‹ฑๅœ‹ๆธฏๅƒ‘ๅ”ๆœƒ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
4 months
@HongkongersUK assesses the proposed UK Extradition Act amendment poses no increased risk to the society. It removes Hong Kong from Part 2 territories, placing it with China & North Korea. โš–๏ธ Still, HKB urges safeguards under Sec 194. ๐Ÿ”ฝ See details below. #HongKong #UKLaw
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@BrentLabour
Brent Labour
5 months
๐ŸŽฐ Itโ€™s over 20 years since the Gambling Act came into effect - and in a fast-changing world, itโ€™s overdue a revamp. Local communities deserve a say over how their high streets look and feel, especially when it comes to new gambling premises. Weโ€™re backing #PeopleBeforeProfits.
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Brent Labour
5 months
Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live. ๐Ÿ‘ฎ We're working with residents and our local Police teams to get weapons off the streets, clamp down on gangs, and provide pathways for Brent's young people away from crime. Here's how ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ“ฐ https://t.co/HiC7Uzs515
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kilburntimes.co.uk
Brent has been ravaged with bloodshed and violent attacks over the past eight months โ€“ but why is it the case and how can it be tackled?
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Brent Labour
5 months
One week to go to Wembley Jobs Fair 2025! #LabourForJobs
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Brent Labour
5 months
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿญ Wembley Jobs Fair is returning to Brent this month! ๐ŸŒน Backed by Labourโ€™s plan to get Britain working, weโ€™re helping Brent residents access jobs, apprenticeships, and skills at the heart of our community. https://t.co/uKkzKDikLx #LabourForJobs
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Simon Cheng
6 months
We are living in a world where diplomacy is no longer led by values but by transaction. In the face of a rising tide of realpolitik, liberal democracies, including the UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, must reclaim a diplomacy that is based not only on what is expedient, but on what is right. ๐ŸŒโš–๏ธ#June4
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Hongkongers in Britain ่‹ฑๅœ‹ๆธฏๅƒ‘ๅ”ๆœƒ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
6 months
๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ36 years after Tiananmen, the world talks deals, not dignity. Freedom is bartered, conscience side-lined. We must remember those who stood before tanks โ€” and demand a diplomacy led by values, not transactions.๐Ÿงญ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ #June4 #Tiananmen36 #NeverForget #HongKong
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Luke de Pulford
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โ€ผ๏ธ NEW PROTEST OUTSIDE ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ MEGA EMBASSY. We donโ€™t want a massive hub for espionage and transnational repression located right over sensitive cabling infrastructure where itโ€™s not possible to protest safely. NO. *15 March. 3pm* JOIN US. โœŠ
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Simon Cheng
10 months
Spoke at the inquiry on the CCP Embassy proposal, where pro-Beijing staffers were mobilised to attend. They smirked & shook their heads at any mention of state oppression against Chinese people. This vibe seeps into the indifferent UK bureaucracy, after a top-level call with Xi.
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Simon Cheng
10 months
Firmly shook @Keir_Starmerโ€™s hand, had a meaningful chat & I made it clear: weโ€™re not doing enough for #HongKong and Human Rights. Sad to see fellow activists risking everything outside Royal Mint Court. This only strengthens our resolve to tell PM must stand FIRM on our values.
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Simon Cheng
10 months
Met @Keir_Starmer at @10DowningStreet ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง. The PM was eager to engage. The Lunar New Year should be a time for family reunions, but many dissidents are denied this in prison or exile. We stressed that this occasion is fundamentally humanitarian. @HongkongersUK #Freedom #Rights
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Hong Kong Democracy Council
10 months
At 10 Downing Street's Lunar New Year event, @SimonChengUK @Chloe_chc_25 & HKDC's @carmenkamanlau spoke with @Keir_Starmer about #HongKong's #PoliticalPrisoners including #JimmyLai as well as the proposed Chinese super-embassy in London. The PM said he was aware of these issues.
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Simon Cheng
10 months
two arrests, one unwell, and much of a key junction in central London blocked by police. The traffic assessment, funded by Chinese authorities n submitted to the Met Police, which led to their U-turn, has been proven utterly flawed. I will present this to the planning inspector.
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Simon Cheng
10 months
Keeping thousands of protesters in order at the highly volatile site of the proposed Chinese mega-embassy should not justify rolling out the red carpet for autocracy into an excessively grand palace. The restricted protest space has already put both police and protesters at risk.
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Simon Cheng
11 months
Diplomatic premises are for mutual respect, not excessive grandeur. These unelected CCP officials monopolise the state but suppress the peopleโ€™s will. We'll protest on 8 Feb, 14:00-16:00, at Old Royal Mint. We must safeguard democracy, transparency, and the rights of locals.
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Simon Cheng
11 months
While Labour AM & cross-party councillors reflect locals, the UK central government signals an intervention before the inquiry starts, worryingly. Xiโ€™s call mustn't dictate UK's future. The proposed embassy is more a glorified monument for CCP diplomats than a functional space.
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Simon Cheng
1 year
As the bells of Eve ring, we should celebrate love and hope. Yet, our hearts are heavy as the HK police invoke the repression again, targeting activists abroad. But together, we stand united! ๐Ÿ’ชLet's carry the spirit forward into 2025! ๐ŸŽ„โœจ Wishing everyone a festive season! ๐ŸŒŸโค๏ธ
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@BrentLabour
Brent Labour
1 year
81 and counting. The sheer number of betting shops opening in Brent is a scandal - and it's a scandal this council has been powerless to stop for far too long. ๐Ÿ“ƒ Yet another application has come into the council, but we need the powers to say enough's enough. Here's how:
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Simon Cheng
1 year
Thank you, @DavidPintoD, for your steadfast support of the Hong Kong community and for raising our concerns in Parliament ๐Ÿ›๏ธ. Your advocacy gives us hope โœจ and a stronger voice on both local and national issues. ๐Ÿ’ช #StandWithHongKong #CommunitySupport
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David Pinto-Duschinsky MP
1 year
Great to meet with so many members of our local Hong Kong community at todayโ€™s coffee morning. Was good to discuss their concerns, both national and local. Iโ€™ve spoken in Parliament about Hong Kong and will always be an advocate for the community
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