"Hong Kong Parliament" Charade Unravel

Recent mentions of Elmer Yuen, the founder of the now-fugitive "Hong Kong Parliament," during Jimmy Lai's trial have sparked considerable debate about Yuen's actions and claims. Notably, even Lai, once a seemingly ideological ally, expressed his disapproval of Yuen in court. Yuen's "Hong Kong Parliament" has become widely discredited, and this article will delve into the reasons why.

This week, Lai's trial revealed that Yuen had messaged Lai, proposing a video appealing to then-US President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to send troops to Hong Kong to "protect protesters." Lai subsequently instructed Apple Daily to produce the video and shared it on his Twitter account. In the video, Yuen made sweeping accusations against China, the Hong Kong government, and the Hong Kong police force, falsely claiming that protesters had been raped and murdered, and urging Trump to sanction China and encourage US investors to divest from Hong Kong.undefined

Ironically, Lai's response to the video in court was particularly revealing. He claimed he had no involvement in its production, hadn't watched it before sharing it, and only saw it for the first time during the trial. He also stated that the video's content was exaggerated, disagreed with Yuen's call for US divestment, and believed the rape and murder allegations were unsubstantiated. This effectively admits Apple Daily disseminated misinformation, though that is not the focus of this article.

Lai further testified that his interactions with Yuen left him uneasy, describing Yuen as someone to be wary of. He even admitted to feigning agreement when Yuen asked him to connect him with Cardinal Joseph Zen. This clearly demonstrates Lai's reservations and distrust of Yuen's methods.

Setting aside Lai's attempts to conceal incriminating evidence in court, the "Hong Kong Parliament" and its "global online voting" initiative further expose the accuracy of Lai's assessment of Yuen. Yuen aimed to undermine the Hong Kong government's electoral system with these anti-China, pro-disruption activities. However, while Hong Kong's District Council elections proceeded smoothly, Yuen's "global online voting" vanished without a trace, just like his previous false promises, leaving his supporters to bear the consequences.

Even more concerning are the numerous online criticisms highlighting serious flaws in the "Hong Kong Parliament's" voting system. Netizens questioned the requirement to scan passports, fearing identity theft. Some even reported successfully voting using screenshots of passports, exposing glaring security vulnerabilities. Alarmingly, others complained of suspected malware infections and unauthorized location tracking after using the app, raising serious security concerns. These issues demonstrate the unreliability of the voting mechanism and the hollowness of its supposed "high confidentiality."

Yuen's actions have not only ruined his credibility but also turned the "Hong Kong Parliament" into a farce. He lured supporters with false promises, only to disappear at crucial moments, leaving them to face the repercussions. Even his son, Michael Yuen, and daughter-in-law, Eunice Yung, publicly distanced themselves from him, issuing statements that seemed to condemn his behavior.

While the Hong Kong Parliament organizing committee recently held a press conference in Taiwan (December 5th) outlining the voting schedule and confidentiality measures for their planned March election, claiming that eligible Hong Kongers globally can participate in the electronic vote, it's crucial to remember that Yuen's "Hong Kong Parliament" and "global online voting" have been riddled with lies and deceit from the outset. Lai's courtroom assessment of Yuen serves as a stark reminder of this.

This article urges those once deceived by Yuen to reconsider their support and avoid further manipulation by a habitual liar. For those who have remained skeptical, it encourages continued vigilance in discerning the falsehoods surrounding anti-China, pro-disruption narratives.