Hong Kong (only social media & video) Archives - UN Watch https://unwatch.org/category/c-focus-pages/focus-on-china-en/focus-on-hong-kong/ Monitoring the UN Promoting Human Rights Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:26:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://unwatch.org/566689-2/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:26:33 +0000 https://unwatch.org/?p=566689 🇨🇳 China tells U.N. Human Rights Council that “the people in Hong Kong enjoy a wide range of rights and freedoms.” Fact-check: #False. The truth is that Jimmy Lai, Wong Ji-Yuet, and hundreds of other Hong Kong democracy activists are now imprisoned.#FreeJimmyLai #WongJiYuet pic.twitter.com/DPs8QxqyOP — UN Watch (@UNWatch) September 29, 2023

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🇨🇳 China tells U.N. Human Rights Council that “the people in Hong Kong enjoy a wide range of rights and freedoms.”

Fact-check: #False. The truth is that Jimmy Lai, Wong Ji-Yuet, and hundreds of other Hong Kong democracy activists are now imprisoned.#FreeJimmyLai #WongJiYuet pic.twitter.com/DPs8QxqyOP

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#FreeJimmyLai Hong Kong political prisoner and human rights hero https://t.co/T2I35XanHQ pic.twitter.com/TUZEc9VHBa

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]]> https://unwatch.org/581239-2/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:26:21 +0000 https://unwatch.org/?p=581239 Congratulation to President Xi Jinping on 🇨🇳 Beijing's recent election to the U.N. Human Rights Council. Credentials: Herded 1 million Uighurs into camps; jails human rights activists; crushed Tibet; disappeared those who sounded the alarm on coronavirus; subjugated Hong Kong. pic.twitter.com/zy7fEDJ5ds — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) October 19, 2023  

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Congratulation to President Xi Jinping on 🇨🇳 Beijing's recent election to the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Credentials: Herded 1 million Uighurs into camps; jails human rights activists; crushed Tibet; disappeared those who sounded the alarm on coronavirus; subjugated Hong Kong. pic.twitter.com/zy7fEDJ5ds

— Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) October 19, 2023

 

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]]> https://unwatch.org/581243-2/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:26:19 +0000 https://unwatch.org/?p=581243 China’s Communist regime crushed peace-loving Tibet and democratic Hong Kong, but they want UN statehood and “justice” for terror-infested Gaza and Jenin. https://t.co/bDG8JigTyq — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) April 18, 2024

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China’s Communist regime crushed peace-loving Tibet and democratic Hong Kong, but they want UN statehood and “justice” for terror-infested Gaza and Jenin. https://t.co/bDG8JigTyq

— Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) April 18, 2024

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]]> CNN reports on Geneva Summit campaign to free Jimmy Lai https://unwatch.org/cnn-reports-on-geneva-summit-campaign-to-free-jimmy-lai/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 23:55:56 +0000 https://unwatch.org/?p=552537 Great: CNN's Christiane Amanpour reports on our Geneva Summit campaign for jailed Hong Kong newspaper owner Jimmy Lai—who was just convicted for backing a vigil last year for victims of China's Tiananmen Square Massacre. Lawmakers & human rights activists worldwide joined us:⬇️ https://t.co/KqL5mt8Y8b pic.twitter.com/EDL53Jjj4q — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) December 11, 2021 CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reported […]

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Great: CNN's Christiane Amanpour reports on our Geneva Summit campaign for jailed Hong Kong newspaper owner Jimmy Lai—who was just convicted for backing a vigil last year for victims of China's Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Lawmakers & human rights activists worldwide joined us:⬇️ https://t.co/KqL5mt8Y8b pic.twitter.com/EDL53Jjj4q

— Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) December 11, 2021

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reported on the campaign to free jailed Hong Kong newspaper owner Jimmy Lai that was organized last week by UN Watch’s Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, with the participation of lawmakers and human rights activists worldwide.

Lai, who was convicted on Thursday for backing a vigil last year for victims of China’s Tiananmen Square Massacre, has been languishing in prison for running a newspaper in Hong Kong that dared to criticize the Chinese regime.

The Geneva Summit campaign saw dozens of parliamentarians and human rights defenders to send a #LettertoLai on his birthday, to show the courageous dissident that he is not forgotten—and to give him strength.

 

 

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]]> U.N. grants China special address to spin Hong Kong usurpation - UN Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAynEmQ98BQ&t=4s Hong Kong,Video YouTube player Hong Kong Lawmaker Urges Human Rights Council to Probe Police Violence https://unwatch.org/hong-kong-lawmaker-urges-human-rights-council-to-probe-police-violence/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 18:58:29 +0000 https://unwatch.org/?p=28023 Central to the mission of United Nations Watch is supporting human rights activists who speak the truth on key issues. In September 2019, UN Watch invited Hong Kong Lawmaker Tanya Chan to address the UN Human Rights Council about the deteriorating human rights situation in China involving police violence against pro-democracy protestors and journalists. As […]

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]]> Central to the mission of United Nations Watch is supporting human rights activists who speak the truth on key issues. In September 2019, UN Watch invited Hong Kong Lawmaker Tanya Chan to address the UN Human Rights Council about the deteriorating human rights situation in China involving police violence against pro-democracy protestors and journalists. As a member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, practicing barrister, and co-founder of the Civic Party, Ms. Chan has been a staunch advocate for protestors since the anti-extradition movement exploded in June.
In her speech, Ms. Chan called on High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to investigate the “brutal crackdowns and preemptive violence” targeting Hong Kong protestors.
The video of her speech reached over 100,000 viewers through its different iterations on Facebook and Twitter.
Ms. Chan’s appearance before the top human rights body was reported around the world by the Associated Press, Radio Television Hong Kong, and Bloomberg. She was highlighted by PBS Newshour and discussed in the opinion section of the New York Post.
The day after her speech, a UN Watch press conference was attended by Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Deutsche Press-Agentur, and other major newspaper agencies.
She was also broadcasted on BBC’s “The World” and featured in a National Review podcast and article.
Ms. Chan caused the UN to issue a rare rebuke. Instead of thanking the speaker, which is usual protocol, Council Vice-President and chair of the general debate Carlos Foradori accused her of speaking outside the context of the agenda item. As UN Watch pointed out, and as reported by CNS News, this was absurd because her speech was delivered for an agenda item on “the promotion and protection of all human rights.”
UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer responded directly to the chair’s distorted reaction, saying that “nothing could be more pressing or fitting for the council debate than Ms. Chan’s eyewitness testimony of police brutality against Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors, journalists and regular citizens.”
China’s diplomatic mission to Geneva pushed back against Ms. Chan in the days leading to her appearance. According to a letter seen by Reuters, representatives from China wrote to the UN urging it to deny Chan accreditation for the event. In addition, her speech provoked counter reactions from Hong Kong police. They refuted her accusation about police harassing and humiliating detainees as “groundless” and “reckless.”
The Straights Times reported that the police doubt the credibility of her testimony and claim to have always exercised a high level of restraint while seeking to protect the safety of the public. Ms. Chan’s speech also garnered a response from Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. The day after the speech, Lam promised to begin dialogue sessions with the community as soon as possible, according to a Reuters report.
In wake of the hypocrisy and lies pervading the 47-nation human rights body, UN Watch was pleased to welcome Ms. Chan to speak on its behalf and expose the truth on the human rights situation in Hong Kong. We commend her efforts to promote the freedom of expression and to expose the escalation of police violence, which has endangered the personal safety and freedom of expression of demonstrators, journalists, and the general public.
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Testimony of Hon. Tanya Chan, delivered on behalf of United Nations Watch
Mr. President,
I am Tanya Chan, speaking as a Hong Kong legislator, activist and lawyer.
Hong Kong is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis, as police brutality against supporters of the democratic movement escalates.
Arrested protesters face physical abuse and humiliation by the police. A female protester openly spoke of an unnecessary and degrading strip search she went through. More sexual abuse cases remain unreported. Detained protesters were denied timely access to medical and legal assistance.
Use of force is excessive and indiscriminate. The police shot a beanbag round at a first-aider and blinded one of her eyes. The riot police attacked innocent subway passengers whom they claimed were rioters in disguise. As of now the police has fired more than 2000 tear gas cans.
The police call protesters “cockroaches”. Brutal crackdowns and pre-emptive violence against them are hence regarded as acceptable pest control to curb free speech.
Today marks the one-hundredth day of the movement, but there is no sign the police will exercise restraint. This is a result of the lack of democracy in Hong Kong, as the government is not held accountable for its endorsement of police abuse.
Will the High Commissioner [Michelle Bachelet] support our appeal for this Council to convene an urgent session and establish a Commission of Inquiry, to ensure human rights for the people of Hong Kong?
Why is China sitting here as a member of this Human Rights Council?
Thank you.

Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Tanya Chan addresses a session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, September 16, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

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]]> Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Chan addresses a session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Tanya Chan addresses a session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, September 16, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse In The News: Hong Kong Lawmaker Urges UNHRC to Probe Police Brutality https://unwatch.org/in-the-news-hong-kong-lawmaker-urges-unhrc-to-probe-police-brutality/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:53:31 +0000 https://unwatch.org/?p=27493 On September 16, 2019, pro-democracy Hong Kong legislator Tanya Chan called on the top human rights body to investigate the “brutal crackdowns and preemptive violence” by police. Her speech urging High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to establish a commission of inquiry has been reported across the globe. For video, photos, transcripts, and more, […]

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Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Tanya Chan

On September 16, 2019, pro-democracy Hong Kong legislator Tanya Chan called on the top human rights body to investigate the “brutal crackdowns and preemptive violence” by police. Her speech urging High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to establish a commission of inquiry has been reported across the globe.
For video, photos, transcripts, and more, click here.
Top Media Mentions on Tanya Chan’s United Nations Speech

Reuters: “Tanya Chan addressed the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva as Hong Kong’s businesses and metro stations reopened as usual on Monday after a chaotic Sunday when police fired water cannon tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors who blocked roads and threw petrol bombs outside government headquarters.”
Associated Press: “In Geneva, Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan urged the U.N. Human Rights Council to probe alleged police brutality against protestors. Chan said police who have called protestors cockroach’s, were carrying out ‘test control to curb free speech.’”
Radio Television Hong Kong: “[Chan] was invited by the non-governmental organization UN Watch to take its allotted spot and briefly address the council after more than three months of huge, sometimes violent rallies calling for greater democratic freedoms and police accountability.”
Bloomberg: “On the 100th day of the #HongKongProtests, lawmaker Tanya Chan appealed to the UN to probe ‘brutal crackdowns and preemptive violence’ by police.”
CNA: “Chan stressed the need to put an international spotlight on Hong Kong, especially in the run-up to the Oct. 1 celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.”
La Liberte: “In front of UN member states, the parliamentarian, recently sentenced to eight months in prison, asked High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to support this call for an investigative mechanism. She condemned ‘brutal repressive measures’ by the police.” 
New York Post: “Providing yet more evidence that it’s an utter travesty, the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday chastised a Hong Kong lawmaker for calling out the truth.”
PBS Newshour: “After another weekend of protests that saw some in the crowds throwing bricks and firebombs…a pro-democracy legislator from Hong Kong appealed to the U.N. human rights body to investigate.”



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]]> hongkong-protests_un_tanya-chan Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Tanya Chan UN rebukes Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan after Human Rights Council address https://unwatch.org/un-rebukes-hong-kong-lawmaker-tanya-chan-after-human-rights-council-address/ Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:30:42 +0000 https://unwatch.org/?p=27474   https://www.facebook.com/unwatch/videos/2439228336326116/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDUVCJiNnBSYrsNHj2TC5W5IW1BwJIoO8EOZGPOYq8GSaHyAc2w-gA9QbqNl6lvXhQKnauivFyzR8uMk6seUVGjBS9NJFljlVjRZZW66EZUnKjGkBr79jJHydQX96eDxWOQZV7EBn9NcJrWnpgecBGP4lQGXtLlcVkBFiF2MJuvEn9T_ew_3dn7KWluGiWlmcSCKA8ptNvZja76P5z573_D8EfnBJf_4OnVnYba5f1-ExuRQNHp3s64Zj–31YgjK_30c7m5LIAATplvURWjmknfyCBaWdKwDzwXGg-5o8DfiJw9fRA5NPZHaBRJOZ5_oM39kIfygMgU8s3A95BFYYe7021dg&__tn__=-R GENEVA, Sept. 16, 2019 – The UN Human Rights Council, where China, Cuba and Saudi Arabia are members, chastised Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan after her testimony today (see full remarks below) on police brutality against protesters, with the session chair saying her remarks fell outside the framework of the agenda item on […]

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GENEVA, Sept. 16, 2019 – The UN Human Rights Council, where China, Cuba and Saudi Arabia are members, chastised Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan after her testimony today (see full remarks below) on police brutality against protesters, with the session chair saying her remarks fell outside the framework of the agenda item on “promotion and protection of all human rights.”
“I would like to appeal to the speaker to frame the statement within the context of the agenda item strictly,” said Carlos Mario Foradori, vice-president of the 47-nation body and ambassador of Argentina, who chaired this morning’s debate.
Human rights activists were alarmed by the council reaction. “On the contrary, nothing could be more pressing or fitting for the council debate than Ms. Chan’s eyewitness testimony of police brutality against Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters, journalists and regular citizens,” said Hillel Neuer, executive director of the non-governmental human rights group UN Watch, which invited Ms. Chan to speak.

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Testimony of Hon. Tanya Chan, delivered on behalf of United Nations Watch.

Mr. President,

I am Tanya Chan, speaking as a Hong Kong legislator, activist and lawyer.

Hong Kong is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis, as police brutality against supporters of the democratic movement escalates.

Arrested protesters face physical abuse and humiliation by the police. A female protester openly spoke of an unnecessary and degrading strip search she went through. More sexual abuse cases remain unreported. Detained protesters were denied timely access to medical and legal assistance.

Use of force is excessive and indiscriminate. The police shot a beanbag round at a first-aider and blinded one of her eyes. The riot police attacked innocent subway passengers whom they claimed were rioters in disguise. As of now the police has fired more than 2000 tear gas cans.

The police call protesters “cockroaches”. Brutal crackdowns and pre-emptive violence against them are hence regarded as acceptable pest control to curb free speech.

Today marks the one-hundredth day of the movement, but there is no sign the police will exercise restraint. This is a result of the lack of democracy in Hong Kong, as the government is not held accountable for its endorsement of police abuse.

Will the High Commissioner [Michelle Bachelet] support our appeal for this Council to convene an urgent session and establish a Commission of Inquiry, to ensure human rights for the people of Hong Kong?

Why is China sitting here as a member of this Human Rights Council?

Thank you.
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]]> Hong Kong lawmaker to address U.N. rights council https://unwatch.org/27469-2/ Sun, 15 Sep 2019 15:31:18 +0000 https://unwatch.org/?p=27469 Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan, center, was convicted under “public nuisance” charges for her role in the 2014 Umbrella Movement democracy protests. GENEVA, September 15, 2019 — Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan will tomorrow address the United Nations Human Rights Council, regarding the crackdown on the island’s pro-democracy protests, announced the Geneva-based human rights organization […]

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Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan, center, was convicted under “public nuisance” charges
for her role in the 2014 Umbrella Movement democracy protests.

GENEVA, September 15, 2019 — Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan will tomorrow address the United Nations Human Rights Council, regarding the crackdown on the island’s pro-democracy protests, announced the Geneva-based human rights organization UN Watch.

Ms. Chan, a member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, practicing barrister, and co-founder of the Civic Party, will tell the world body how the situation of human rights in Hong Kong has deteriorated drastically since the anti-extradition movement exploded in June, particularly the escalation of police violence, which has endangered the personal safety and freedom of expression of demonstrators, journalists, and the general public.

In June, Ms. Chan was given a jail sentence of eight months for “public nuisance offences,” suspended for two years, over her involvement in the 2014 Umbrella Movement protests.

In July, when UN Watch, an accredited non-governmental organization at the UN, invited Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy activist Denise Ho to address the 47-nation UNHRC, China interrupted repeatedly to try to stop the testimony.

UN Watch leads a coalition of 25 human rights NGOs that holds the annual Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, a global gathering of activists who support dissidents and political prisoners.


 

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