Benedict Rogers 羅傑斯
@benedictrogers
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Senior Director, Fortify Rights; Cofounder, Hong Kong Watch; cofounder/Deputy Chair, Conservative Party Human Rights Commission. Writer on Asia. Tweets personal
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Joined June 2009
The strangulation of #AppleDaily ought to be a wake-up call for the free world - the latest in a succession of wake-up calls. I won't stop speaking out, calling out the appeasers, until the democratic world takes action. Here's what I said on 12 June:
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I have not yet read @piersmorgan’s new book on the death of “Woke”, but I will. However, as much as I would like him to be right, there’s a lot of truth, sadly, in this article by @realzoestrimpel
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A few battles may have been won, but the war is far from over
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Let’s hope his fears become reality #VladimirPutin and his evil, criminal regime should be overthrown
✍️ The Sunday Essay: Panic in the Kremlin as it runs out of cards to play just as Trump turns the screws Read the full article from @MelissaLawford ⬇️ https://t.co/Y02oBmQuL8
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Good common sense as ever from Janet Daley Without a plan for integration we face endless distrust and disunity Sectarian politics aren’t a distant threat, but a current reality. More robust action must be taken to ensure a degree of cultural cohesion
telegraph.co.uk
Sectarian politics aren’t a distant threat, but a current reality. More robust action must be taken to ensure a degree of cultural cohesion
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A thoughtful and important article by @DanielJHannan about #Venezuela’s fight for freedom and what #Trump might do
telegraph.co.uk
If the United States is again engaging positively in world affairs, the rest of us should applaud
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Outrageous bullying by #China #CCP Ambassador to 🇬🇧 @Keir_Starmer @YvetteCooperMP must not give into Beijing’s attempts to distort international law on #Taiwan
#StandWithTaiwan China vows to make Starmer bow to Taiwan ownership demands
telegraph.co.uk
Zheng Zeguang, China’s ambassador to the UK, warns that Beijing is ready to do ‘whatever it takes’ to regain control of the island
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Pope at Angelus: Do not be afraid to admit your mistakes - Vatican News
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At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo meditates on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, inviting the faithful to cultivate humility and ...
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This is the moment East Timor was officially declared ASEAN’s 11th member, what Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called a ‘historic moment’. East Timor, which gained independence from Indonesia in 2002, is Asia’s youngest nation.
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Visit Espolòn Tequila at Family Style for signature cocktails, including spicy (& not so spicy) ‘margs and palomas. Powered by @EspolonTequila
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I found this moving and deeply human 👇 I don’t share his politics, I share the frustration many people have about his leadership, I am appalled by his approach to China - but I do share his love of music, and family, and a belief in their profound importance in the world.
How music helped the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in his grief, after losing his brother last year. Sir Keir joins Michael Berkeley on Private Passions at 12pm this Sunday to talk about music, family and the pressures of politics, sharing some of his favourite classical
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Leading Rights Groups Urge ASEAN to Reject Myanmar’s Planned Election
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Leading rights groups urge ASEAN to reject Myanmar’s planned election
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In his homily for the Jubilee of the Synod Teams and Participatory Bodies, Pope Leo explained what it means to be a synodal Church: “to recognize that truth is not possessed, but sought together, allowing ourselves to be guided by a restless heart in love with Love.”
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#TimorLeste is a country close to my heart It was the first human rights struggle with which I became deeply involved almost 30 years ago. I visited Timor Leste many times during its transition to independence and attended its independence ceremony. I’m delighted it has joined
My heartfelt congratulations to the people and Government of Timor-Leste on joining @ASEAN as its 11th member. 🇹🇱 Your accession strengthens our region’s collective pursuit of peace, stability, and a people-centred #ASEAN.
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‘Dream realised’: East Timor becomes ASEAN’s 11th member
aljazeera.com
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao hails membership as beginning of an 'inspiring new chapter' for Asia's youngest nation.
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Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip
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The US president says he has a "great relationship" with the North Korean leader and is "open" to a face-to-face chat.
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🇹🇱 As ASEAN leaders meet this weekend, Timor-Leste prepares to join the bloc—bringing with it a history of struggle, democracy, and moral clarity. This moment offers more than symbolism. It’s a chance for ASEAN to move beyond silence on Myanmar and stand for justice and
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For all the Giants fans out there, you can blame @BarstoolBigCat for the loss last week thanks to a single text he sent. @PFFShow presented by @ChevyTrucks
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US President Donald Trump said he plans to urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to release jailed Hong Kong media tycoon and Catholic activist Jimmy Lai when they meet next week.
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