#HongKong have passed a new mechanism allowing Beijing to exercise jurisdiction over national security cases.

1. Beijing’s Direct Jurisdiction – Mainland China can now take over cases deemed "complex" or involving foreign elements.
2. Prohibited Places – Six sites occupied by Beijing’s Office for Safeguarding National Security (OSNS) have been declared restricted zones, limiting public access and increasing surveillance.
3. Severe Penalties – Disclosing investigations can lead to HK$500,000 fines and up to 7 years in prison.
4. Mandatory Cooperation – Government agencies and public servants must provide “necessary assistance" to Beijing’s security office.
5. Immediate Implementation – The law will take effect immediately upon gazettal, bypassing standard legislative approval.

#香港 政府提議新機制，允許北京直接管#國安法 案件，進一步削弱司法獨立。

1.北京直接管轄 - 中國可接管被認定為「複雜」或涉及外國因素的案件。
2.禁區設立 – 北京維護國家安全公署（OSNS）佔用的六個地點被宣布為禁區，限制公眾進入並加強監控。
3.嚴厲懲罰 – 透露調查信息可被罰款 50萬港元，最高判刑七年 。
4.強制合作 – 政府機構及公務員必須向北京國安辦提供「必要援助」。
5.立即生效 – 法律將在刊憲後立即生效，繞過標準立法程序。

#HongKong has updated #Article23, introducing 6 new offenses & declaring 6 sites occupied by #Beijing’s security office as "prohibited places".

1. #Beijing’s Direct Jurisdiction – Mainland China can take over "complex" cases.
2. Restricted Zones – Hotels and construction sites linked to Beijing’s security office now off-limits.
3. Severe Penalties – Disclosinginvestigations can lead to HK$500,000 fines and seven years in prison.
4. Expanded Surveillance – Authorities gain more power to monitor political activities.
5. Rushed Legislation – Passed in just one day, bypassing standard scrutiny.

Chief Executive John Lee claims the law provides "legal certainty" against threats, but critics warn it further erodes Hong Kong’s judicial autonomy.

#NationalSecurityLaw

#香港 已更新《基本法》第#23條，新增六項罪行，並宣布六個由北京國安辦佔用的地點為「禁區」。

1. 北京直接管轄 – #中國 可接管「複雜」案件。
2. 禁區設立 – 酒店和工地被列為禁區，公眾不得進入。
3. 嚴厲懲罰 – 透露調查信息可被罰款50萬港元，最高判刑七年。
4. 監控擴大 – 當局獲得更多權力監視政治活動。
5. 倉促立法 – 僅用一天通過，繞過標準審查。

行政長官 #李家超 稱該法提供「法律確定性」以應對威脅，但批評者警告香港司法自主進一步受損。

#國安法 #司法獨立

U.S. revokes visas for Chinese students over security concerns

The U.S. is canceling visas for Chinese students and tightening screening on future applications, citing academic espionage risks.

🔹 Visa Revocations – Students linked to #CCP or critical fields face immediate cancellations.
🔹 #China’s Infiltration – Confucius Institutes and Thousand Talents Plan used to steal research.
🔹 Stricter Screening – Expanded social media vetting for applicants.

#CCPInfiltration #ConfuciusInstitute #ThousandTalentsPlan

美國撤銷中國留學生簽證，指控學術間諜活動

美國正取消中國留學生簽證，並加強審查，理由是學術情報外洩風險。

🔹 簽證撤銷 – #中共 或關鍵領域學生即時被取消簽證。
🔹 中共滲透 – 孔子學院與千人計劃用於 竊取科研。
🔹 更嚴格審查 – 擴大社交媒體過濾。

#孔子學院 #千人計劃

#香港 #民主 人士 #黃之鋒 再被控「與外國勢力勾結」
🔹 已在獄中，卻再被逮捕，極為荒謬！
🔹 案件延期至 25年8月8日
🔹 因即將獲釋，港府疑似以新指控延長監禁
🔹 《#國安法》讓政府可無限期扣押異見人士
🔹 國際社會必須關注香港人權狀況

#自由 #人權 #民主 #JoshuaWong

#HongKong activist #JoshuaWong faces new charges of "colluding with foreign forces.
🔹 Already in prison but arrested again—bizarre and alarming!
🔹 Case postponed until Aug 8, 25
🔹 With his release approaching, authorities seem to want to keep him behind bars longer
🔹 The #NationalSecurityLaw allows indefinite detention of dissidents
🔹 The global community must pay attention to Hong Kong’s #humanrights situation

#Freedom #Democracy

六年前的今天，香港人站在街頭，為自由與民主發聲。六年過去，世界各地的港人仍然緊守信念，堅持記憶不被抹去。

今年，多地舉辦紀念活動：
列斯 ：「傘陣下相逢，毋忘六一二」擺街站
倫敦 & 曼徹斯特：雙城接力紀念行動
多倫多 ：「612六周年祈禱會」@ North York Mel Lastmann Square
台北：「612行動—長夜未歇，暮光不滅」遊行

我們不曾遺忘，也不曾停止追尋公義。即使路途艱難，仍然並肩而行。

#612六周年 #毋忘六一二 #香港 #自由 #堅持到底

6 years ago, Hongkongers stood together on the streets, raising their voices for freedom and democracy. Today, despite challenges, Hongkongers worldwide remain steadfast in keeping the memory alive.

This year, commemorative events are being held across different cities:
Leeds – "Never Forget June 12" street booth
London & Manchester – Relay remembrance events
Toronto – "6th Anniversary Prayer Gathering" @ North York Mel Lastmann Square
Taipei – "June 12 Action—The Long Night Continues, The Light Never Fades" march

We have never forgotten, and we will never stop seeking justice. The road is tough, but we stand together.

#June12 #612Anniversary #HongKong #Freedom #StayStrong