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Hong Kong's 'Patriots-Only' Election Sees Record Low Turnout, Says Agnes Chow
politics2 years ago

Hong Kong's 'Patriots-Only' Election Sees Record Low Turnout, Says Agnes Chow

Agnes Chow, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist who recently fled to Canada, stated that the low turnout in Hong Kong's district council election was not due to political apathy but rather a lack of trust in the election process. Chow highlighted concerns about potential arrests for holding opposing views, leading many citizens to feel they should not participate in what they perceive as a "fake election."

Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Opens Up About Life in Exile and Personal Safety Concerns
politics2 years ago

Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Opens Up About Life in Exile and Personal Safety Concerns

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow, a key figure in the pro-democracy movement, has spoken out about her life in exile in Toronto. Chow was taken on a "propaganda tour" to mainland China by national security police, who demanded her participation in exchange for the return of her confiscated passport. Fearing for her safety, Chow decided not to return to Hong Kong and is now studying in Canada. She expressed concerns about her personal safety in Toronto, citing reports of Chinese secret police operating overseas. Chow rejects accusations of being a foreign agent and criticizes the authorities for using the national security law as a weapon against dissidents. She continues to suffer from mental health issues due to her experiences in Hong Kong.

Agnes Chow's Flight to Canada Challenges Hong Kong's Rule of Law
politics2 years ago

Agnes Chow's Flight to Canada Challenges Hong Kong's Rule of Law

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has vowed to pursue pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow for the rest of her life after she left for Canada and indicated she may not return to Hong Kong. Lee stated that Chow will be pursued unless she turns herself in, emphasizing the government's commitment to bringing fugitive offenders involved in endangering national security to justice.

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow flees to Canada, defies bail
politics2 years ago

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow flees to Canada, defies bail

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow, who played a leading role in the 2019 pro-democracy protests, has announced that she will not return to the city amid fears for her safety. Chow, who was released on bail in 2021 after spending over six months in jail, stated that she will no longer respect the bail conditions requiring her to check in with the police regularly. She is the latest political figure to flee Hong Kong as Beijing continues its crackdown on dissidents. The national security law imposed by China in response to the protests has resulted in the disbandment of pro-democracy parties and numerous arrests.

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Agnes Chow Escapes to Canada
politics2 years ago

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Agnes Chow Escapes to Canada

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, who was arrested in 2020 under Beijing's national security law, has announced that she will not return to Hong Kong to meet her bail conditions, citing mental health issues caused by the pressure. Chow, who recently moved to Canada to pursue her studies, revealed that the authorities had offered to return her passport on the condition that she traveled to mainland China with them. After considering her safety and health, Chow stated that she "probably won't return" to Hong Kong again. The suppression of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong highlights the erosion of freedoms promised to the former British colony.

Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Finds Refuge in Canada, Escaping National Security Law
politics2 years ago

Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Finds Refuge in Canada, Escaping National Security Law

Former Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow, who was jailed for her involvement in pro-democracy protests, has revealed that she has moved to Canada and will not return to meet her bail conditions. Chow, a prominent figure in the 2012, 2014, and 2019 protest movements, cited concerns for her personal safety, mental health, and the deteriorating situation in Hong Kong as reasons for her decision. She had been released on bail but was asked to travel to mainland China, which she agreed to under police supervision. The Beijing-imposed national security law has led to the arrest, imprisonment, or exile of many democracy leaders in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Finds Refuge in Canada Amid National Security Case
politics2 years ago

Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Finds Refuge in Canada Amid National Security Case

Hong Kong opposition activist Agnes Chow Ting, a prominent figure in the pro-democracy movement, has revealed that she is living in Canada and has no plans to return to Hong Kong despite being required to report to the police as part of a national security investigation. Chow cited concerns for her personal safety, physical and mental health, and the situation in Hong Kong as reasons for her decision. She had been studying for her master's degree in Canada for three months and stated that she will likely never return to Hong Kong. Chow had previously been detained in 2020 but was granted bail and had her passport confiscated.