Hong Kong Activist Joey Siu Testifies on Transnational Repression by China

Transnational Repression Tactics

• 🎯 Transnational repression is a growing tactic employed by the CCP against diaspora communities, mirroring methods used against Uyghur and Tibetan groups.
• ⛓️ This coercion by proxy involves taking family members, friends, and loved ones in Hong Kong as hostages to silence activists abroad.
• 🗣️ Activists overseas are pressured to stop speaking out about human rights issues, with threats of family members being sent to concentration camps.

Targeting Hong Kong Diaspora

• 🇭🇰 The persecution of Hong Kongers due to the activities of exiled activists in the US is a significant concern.
• 🚨 Family members and friends still in Hong Kong are subjected to interrogation by police regarding the activists' activities abroad.
• 😟 Even after leaving Hong Kong, activists like Joey Siu do not feel safe due to these ongoing threats.

Broader Scope of Threats

• ⚖️ International lawyers, such as those representing Jimmy Lai, have also been threatened with prosecution and labeled as enemies of the state.
• 👨‍👦 Individuals like Sebastian Lai, speaking out for their fathers, face criminal prosecution threats and have been unable to see their family members.
• 🌍 These tactics are expanding beyond exile communities, targeting anyone who dares to stand up to the Hong Kong authorities.

Radio Free Asia (RFA) Broadcasts

• 📻 The US terminated RFA operations in Cantonese, Tibetan, Uyghur, and North Korean languages.
• 📡 It is understood that the CCP is taking over the shortwave frequencies previously used by the US for these broadcasts.
• ⚠️ This action not only reduces US efforts but hands an asset to the CCP for furthering disinformation and oppression.