Two eventful #Reshuffles in one day. The appointment of a known hardliner is concerning. Hong Kong needs deescalation, an independent inquiry, political reforms, and compromise now more than ever. theguardian.com/world/2020/feb…

“Xia Baolong came to inspect last autumn, and he saw the cross.” He said: ‘Take down the cross. It’s so high, and it’s not appropriate.’ - ⁦Ian Johnson⁩ reporting on Xia’s fateful trip in late 2013. Now he’s the top boss in Hong Kong. nytimes.com/2014/05/30/wor…

The appointment of Xia Baolong, who led a campaign in China to demolish churches and remove crosses, extends a shake-up in the Communist Party apparatus to tighten control of protest-racked Hong Kong. wsj.com/articles/xi-in…

"Xia Baolong wields huge influence, because after Zhejiang demolished crosses, other provinces like Hebei and Henan did the same," Chang told RFA. "Can the government take such a hard line in Hong Kong and Macau?" rfa.org/english/news/c…

This is so, so sickening. The Vatican “gifts” Hong Kong to the Chinese Regime newdailycompass.com/en/the-vatican…

Hong Kong faces a dangerous threat from the coronavirus on mainland China but, to impede pro-democracy protests, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has barred the import of face masks. trib.al/XTv2dcc

Human rights groups call on Hong Kong gov't to respect and protect protest observers hongkongfp.com/2020/02/13/hum… via @hongkongfp

China pressures Denmark to remove art sculpture outside parliament in Copenhagen that depicts Hong Kong protesters, calling it a "site of conflict." Why is China on the UN committee overseeing human rights NGOs? hongkongfp.com/2020/02/11/den…

Human Rights Path @HongKongFP this is everyone with conscience would do except HK gov. They only respect 🇨🇳🇨🇳and 💰. Voluntary first aider here in HongKong also need some respect instead of being treated as some criminals

Human Rights Path @HongKongFP #HongKong government never admits violating #humanrights, but the world is watching. They cannot be denied. youtube.com/watch?v=x6StuE…

China appoints hardliner to Hong Kong office buff.ly/2HmYEvf via RFI English

US journalist Michael Yon barred from entering Hong Kong cpj.org/2020/02/us-jou…

Human Rights Path @HongKongFP There's no human rights in the mind of CCP, better not expect it will correct itself If the world really want to see human rights in China, international community have to do something concrete

Battling fear and separation on virus 'dirty team'. After gruelling shifts treating #coronavirus patients, Hong Kong doctor Alfred Wong often finds himself alone in a hotel room eating takeaway, battling the pain of being separated from his pregnant wife u.afp.com/33QT

'The posts encourage Chinese nationals to ‘actively report’ this ‘situation to officials’ - HK/Taiwan students in the UK outraged over comments by Sheffield Uni's International Students Officer forgetoday.com/2020/02/12/stu… via Forge Press

How Xi's 'controlocracy' lost control of the coronavirus | The Japan Times japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2020/0…

What Happens to Hong Kong Now? nytimes.com/2020/05/21/wor…