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    International Republican Institute
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    Mar 16, 2020
    One year ago yesterday was the first demonstration against the Hong Kong extradition bill. Within a few months, these demonstrations would become the #HongKongProtests, one of the largest people-powered democratic movements of our time. We @IRIglobal #StandWithHongKong. 🇭🇰
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    International Republican Institute
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    Jan 23, 2020
    “This is actually the time when Hongkongers are the most unified.” - Student activist @JooeySiiu on the political awakening in #HongKong that has led to one of the largest people-powered democratic movements of our time #HongKongProtests
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    International Republican Institute
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    Mar 12, 2020
    The pro-democracy #HongKongProtests have continued for more than 8 months, despite violent police crackdowns. Student activist @jeh_edy tells #GlobalPodcast what motivates #Hongkongers to continue to call for justice and universal suffrage. 🇭🇰 bit.ly/2PVSciG
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    Jun 15, 2020
    Despite #CCP efforts to erase its atrocities and missteps from the public record, #HongKongers are making sure we always remember. Why #HongKong can be best described as #China's conscience: bit.ly/3hmEDWA
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    International Republican Institute
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    Mar 23, 2020
    “We never experienced having more than 2,000 tear gas canisters in a single day.” Activist @JooeySiiu talks about the violent police response to the pro-democracy #HongKongProtests, and what inspires the movement to continue, on #GlobalPodcast. 🇭🇰 bit.ly/2PVSciG
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    Mar 23, 2020
    70% of young Americans do not think living in a democracy is “absolutely essential.” Here is #HongKongProtests student activist @nathanlawkc's message to them youtu.be/FSBRyu0ZxMw @democracymonth @CivicExperts
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    International Republican Institute
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    Mar 13, 2020
    The people of #HongKong have sent Beijing a clear message about their aspirations for democracy. It is in Beijing’s interest to listen. Until they do, Hongkongers will be taking to the streets and to the polls to remind them. bit.ly/2vcSzyG
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    International Republican Institute
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    Jun 16, 2020
    #HongKong’s autonomy is in mortal danger and its fate will have consequences far beyond the island. @IRIglobal’s Chris Olsen reflects on the challenges Hong Kongers face in their struggle for democracy and the incredible resolve of the #HongKongProtests bit.ly/3fp5gbC
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    International Republican Institute
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    Mar 6, 2020
    “This is actually the time when Hongkongers are the most unified.” - Student activist @JooeySiiu on the political awakening in #HongKong that has led to one of the largest people-powered democratic movements of our time #HongKongProtests
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    International Republican Institute
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    Dec 30, 2019
    “We never experienced having more than 2,000 tear gas canisters in a single day.” Activist @JooeySiiu talks about the police crackdown on the pro-democracy #HongKongProtests, and what inspires the movement to continue, on the newest #GlobalPodcast. 🇭🇰 bit.ly/2PVSciG
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    International Republican Institute
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    Jan 24, 2020
    The people of #HongKong have sent Beijing a clear message about their aspirations for democracy. It is in Beijing’s interest to listen. Until they do, Hongkongers will be taking to the streets and to the polls to remind them. bit.ly/2vcSzyG
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    International Republican Institute
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    Jun 1, 2020
    The #CCP’s adoption of #Kremlin disinformation techniques is more than “authoritarian learning.” @AKendallTaylor and @IRIglobal’s @DaveShullman in @ThinkDemocracy on how Beijing and Moscow’s collaboration presents a compounded threat to democracy. bit.ly/2ZGo2qi
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    International Republican Institute
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    May 15, 2020
    Authoritarians are using #COVID19 to roll back democratic advances. Popular protest movements are more important than ever. @IRIglobal experts explain what’s next for these movements in #Sudan, #HongKong and #Venezuela in @MiddleEastInst bit.ly/2yti3Kq
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    International Republican Institute
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    Mar 27, 2020
    "It's probably our last chance." @IRIglobal is proud to elevate the voices authoritarian regimes around the world are trying to silence. Hear #HongKong student activists speak about their experiences and its relevance to the global struggle for democracy.
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