<p>Social media giant Twitter on Thursday launched an emoji for the Milk Tea Alliance, a global online pro-democracy movement that has united anti-Beijing campaigners in Hong Kong and Taiwan with protesters in Thailand, Myanmar and beyond.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🧵Today we are launching an emoji for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilkTeaAlliance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilkTeaAlliance</a>, an online solidarity alliance first started in April 2020 as a Twitter meme which has grown into a global pro-democracy movement led by activists and concerned citizens in 🇭🇰🇹🇭🇹🇼🇲🇲 and around the world.</p>
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<p>Activists welcomed the announcement of the emoji, a white cup set against a background of three colours representing different shades of milk tea in Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan, for the first anniversary of the movement.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/milkteaalliance-makes-anti-china-wave-in-thailand-hong-kong-and-taiwan-336367">#MilkTeaAlliance makes anti-China wave in Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan</a></strong></p>

<p>The campaign gained steam at a time when Hong Kong was emerging from months of pro-democracy protests and urban youth in Bangkok and other Thai cities were beginning their own street confrontations with authorities, demanding reform to the country's military-drafted constitution and other rights.</p>

<p>It has since spread to Myanmar -- where tea with condensed milk is a staple breakfast accompaniment -- after a coup ousted the country's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in February, sparking a mass uprising.</p>

<p>"To celebrate the first anniversary of the #MilkTeaAlliance, we designed an emoji featuring 3 different types of milk tea colours from regions where the Alliance first formed online," Twitter said on Wednesday.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To celebrate the first anniversary of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilkTeaAlliance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilkTeaAlliance</a>, we designed an emoji featuring 3 different types of milk tea colours from regions where the Alliance first formed online. It automatically appears when you Tweet any of the hashtags below👇 <a href="https://t.co/QiIBBbKfQc">pic.twitter.com/QiIBBbKfQc</a></p>
— Twitter Public Policy (@Policy) <a href="https://twitter.com/Policy/status/1379982377728974848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The image appears in any tweet featuring the hashtag in English, Thai, Korean, and several other Asian languages.</p>

<p>"Always in solidarity, no matter how hard the times," veteran Hong Kong pro-democracy Joshua Wong tweeted in response to the news, using the English and Chinese versions of the hashtag.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Always in solidarity, no matter how hard the times.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilkTeaAlliance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilkTeaAlliance</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E5%A5%B6%E8%8C%B6%E8%81%AF%E7%9B%9F?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#奶茶聯盟</a></p>
— Joshua Wong 黃之鋒 😷 (@joshuawongcf) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshuawongcf/status/1379995523453698051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The term has been used on Twitter more than 11 million times since last April, the platform said, with usage again spiking after the Myanmar coup</p>

<p>The military regime there has imposed overnight internet shutdowns and blanket mobile data restrictions to try and bring weeks of unrest to heel.</p>

<p>It has also directed local telecom service providers to block access to social media sites, which protesters have skirted by using virtual private networks and foreign SIM cards.</p>

<p>"We strongly believe that having access to the free and #OpenInternet is an essential right and remain a staunch defender and advocate of free expression and condemn #InternetShutdowns," Twitter said in its announcement of the new emoji.</p>

<p>Thursday's move follows similar recognition by Twitter in recent years of the #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter social movements, after the respective global campaigns against sexual abuse and in support of racial justice.</p>

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Social media giant Twitter on Thursday launched an emoji for the Milk Tea Alliance, a global online pro-democracy movement that has united anti-Beijing campaigners in Hong Kong and Taiwan with protesters in Thailand, Myanmar and beyond.

Social media giant Twitter on Thursday launched an emoji for the Milk Tea Alliance, a global online pro-democracy movement that has united anti-Beijing campaigners in Hong Kong and Taiwan with protesters in Thailand, Myanmar and beyond. 🧵Today we are launching an emoji for the #MilkTeaAlliance, an online solidarity alliance first started in April 2020 as a Twitter meme which has grown into a global pro-democracy movement led by activists and concerned citizens in 🇭🇰🇹🇭🇹🇼🇲🇲 and around the world. — Twitter Public Policy (@Policy) April 8, 2021 × Activists welcomed the announcement of the emoji, a white cup set against a background of three colours representing different shades of milk tea in Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan, for the first anniversary of the movement. Also read| #MilkTeaAlliance makes anti-China wave in Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan The campaign gained steam at a time when Hong Kong was emerging from months of pro-democracy protests and urban youth in Bangkok and other Thai cities were beginning their own street confrontations with authorities, demanding reform to the country's military-drafted constitution and other rights. It has since spread to Myanmar -- where tea with condensed milk is a staple breakfast accompaniment -- after a coup ousted the country's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in February, sparking a mass uprising. "To celebrate the first anniversary of the #MilkTeaAlliance, we designed an emoji featuring 3 different types of milk tea colours from regions where the Alliance first formed online," Twitter said on Wednesday. To celebrate the first anniversary of the #MilkTeaAlliance, we designed an emoji featuring 3 different types of milk tea colours from regions where the Alliance first formed online. It automatically appears when you Tweet any of the hashtags below👇 pic.twitter.com/QiIBBbKfQc — Twitter Public Policy (@Policy) April 8, 2021 × The image appears in any tweet featuring the hashtag in English, Thai, Korean, and several other Asian languages. "Always in solidarity, no matter how hard the times," veteran Hong Kong pro-democracy Joshua Wong tweeted in response to the news, using the English and Chinese versions of the hashtag. Always in solidarity, no matter how hard the times.#MilkTeaAlliance #奶茶聯盟 — Joshua Wong 黃之鋒 😷 (@joshuawongcf) April 8, 2021 × The term has been used on Twitter more than 11 million times since last April, the platform said, with usage again spiking after the Myanmar coup The military regime there has imposed overnight internet shutdowns and blanket mobile data restrictions to try and bring weeks of unrest to heel. It has also directed local telecom service providers to block access to social media sites, which protesters have skirted by using virtual private networks and foreign SIM cards. "We strongly believe that having access to the free and #OpenInternet is an essential right and remain a staunch defender and advocate of free expression and condemn #InternetShutdowns," Twitter said in its announcement of the new emoji. Thursday's move follows similar recognition by Twitter in recent years of the #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter social movements, after the respective global campaigns against sexual abuse and in support of racial justice. .

Twitter launches #MilkTeaAlliance emoji to mark first anniversary of movement

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli held a virtual press conference ahead of the four-match Test series against England. While talking about strategies and game plan against England, he talked about fatherhood and still being connected with&nbsp;the team despite not being physically present with them during the recently concluded Australia series.</p>

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<p>During the conference, Virat Kohli talked about becoming a father and said that it was the "greatest moment" of his life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Becoming a father has been the greatest moment of my life. I can't compare it to a series win. But the connection to the team doesn't go away even if I'm not there. We are invariably connected and I was watching all the action," said Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli had left the squad for paternity leave after a humiliating loss against the Australians in the first Test in Adelaide. Many cricketing experts believed that Team India were in for a whitewash against the mighty Australians&nbsp;due to&nbsp;Kohli's departure. However, Team India, led by Ajinkya Rahane, bounced back and went on to seal a historic win against the Australians. They also ended Australia's 32-year long dominance at the Gabba, Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat talked about the Gabba Test and said: "I was actually watching Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur's partnership at Brisbane on my phone just before the doctor called me in."</p>

<p>Kohli will be back leading the team after missing the last three Tests against Australia to be with his wife on the birth of their first child. Ajinkya Rahane, in Kohli's absence, led the Indian team impeccably well as India won the series 2-1. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Indian team will have an optional practice session before the match starts on Friday in Chennai. &nbsp;</p>

<p>India last lost a home Test series back in 2012 – against England – and will look to continue their domination on home soil.&nbsp;</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli held a virtual press conference ahead of the four-match Test series against England. While talking about strategies and game plan against England, he talked about fatherhood and still being connected with the team despite not being physically present with them during the recently concluded Australia series.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli held a virtual press conference ahead of the four-match Test series against England. While talking about strategies and game plan against England, he talked about fatherhood and still being connected with the team despite not being physically present with them during the recently concluded Australia series. ALSO READ: Rishabh Pant to start in first Test against England, confirms Virat Kohli During the conference, Virat Kohli talked about becoming a father and said that it was the "greatest moment" of his life. "Becoming a father has been the greatest moment of my life. I can't compare it to a series win. But the connection to the team doesn't go away even if I'm not there. We are invariably connected and I was watching all the action," said Virat Kohli. Kohli had left the squad for paternity leave after a humiliating loss against the Australians in the first Test in Adelaide. Many cricketing experts believed that Team India were in for a whitewash against the mighty Australians due to Kohli's departure. However, Team India, led by Ajinkya Rahane, bounced back and went on to seal a historic win against the Australians. They also ended Australia's 32-year long dominance at the Gabba, Brisbane. Virat talked about the Gabba Test and said: "I was actually watching Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur's partnership at Brisbane on my phone just before the doctor called me in." Kohli will be back leading the team after missing the last three Tests against Australia to be with his wife on the birth of their first child. Ajinkya Rahane, in Kohli's absence, led the Indian team impeccably well as India won the series 2-1. Meanwhile, the Indian team will have an optional practice session before the match starts on Friday in Chennai. India last lost a home Test series back in 2012 – against England – and will look to continue their domination on home soil.

Myanmar's military coup now has a new adversary - the #MilkTeaAlliance

<p>As protests continue in Thailand, activists in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-in-thailand-investigate-media-coverage-over-protests-336354">Thailand</a>, Hong Kong and Taiwan critical of President Xi's authoritarian government in China have formed an online movement dubbed the "Milk Tea Alliance".</p>

<p>The alliance has been named due to their shared love for sugary drink. Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong had recently tweeted in support of Thai protesters amid anti-government protests in Thailand over the newly formed online alliance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When the authorities banned the website in Thailand, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilkTeaAliance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilkTeaAliance</a> will help to spread the petition! I have sign on it already. Let us say no to political censorship. <a href="https://t.co/GOqs5FGkG2">https://t.co/GOqs5FGkG2</a></p>
— Joshua Wong 黃之鋒 😷 (@joshuawongcf) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshuawongcf/status/1317873470038896640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Their determination for #Thailanddemocracy cannot be deterred," he said.</p>

<p>Several online memes of the three-fingered salute have spread online ensuring worldwide coverage for the movement with the #MilkTeaAlliance hashtag trending on social media.</p>

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HONGKONG IS A COUNTRY<br />
TAIWAN IS A COUNTRY <a href="https://t.co/uCmUGCr3id">https://t.co/uCmUGCr3id</a></p>
— Kadeart 🍄 lll (@kadeart) <a href="https://twitter.com/kadeart/status/1317435204831571968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>In fact, the three-fingered salute from "The Hunger Games" movies has become the symbol of protesters in Thailand as demonstrators comprising of a large number of students have been demanding political reforms and curbs on monarchy's power.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Francis, a student activist who is also a member of the milk tea alliance accused of violence against the Queen from royal motorcade incident. He is facing life imprisonment. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/16%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#16ตุลาไปราชประสงค์</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilkTeaAliance?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilkTeaAliance</a> <a href="https://t.co/11Mog5qUuT">https://t.co/11Mog5qUuT</a></p>
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<p>The salute in Thailand had first emerged in 2014 as a signal of defiance against the military regime which had seized power in a coup.</p>

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— nessa ❤︎ (@neverloseurstar) <a href="https://twitter.com/neverloseurstar/status/1318048868194349056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Protesters have been demanding coup leader, former army chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha to step down amid growing corruption and lack of reforms in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesters have borrowed openly from Hong Kong demonstrators where thousands of anti-China protesters mainly students had taken to the streets earlier this year to protest against the national security law imposed by China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protests in Hong Kong had started last year as demonstrators called for greater democracy and transparency in government even as Hong Kong officials crackdown on the protesters.</p>

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As protests continue in Thailand, activists in Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan critical of President Xi's authoritarian government in China have formed an online movement dubbed the "Milk Tea Alliance".

As protests continue in Thailand, activists in Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan critical of President Xi's authoritarian government in China have formed an online movement dubbed the "Milk Tea Alliance". The alliance has been named due to their shared love for sugary drink. Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong had recently tweeted in support of Thai protesters amid anti-government protests in Thailand over the newly formed online alliance. When the authorities banned the website in Thailand, #MilkTeaAliance will help to spread the petition! I have sign on it already. Let us say no to political censorship. https://t.co/GOqs5FGkG2 — Joshua Wong 黃之鋒 😷 (@joshuawongcf) October 18, 2020 × "Their determination for #Thailanddemocracy cannot be deterred," he said. Several online memes of the three-fingered salute have spread online ensuring worldwide coverage for the movement with the #MilkTeaAlliance hashtag trending on social media. Really? And do you know?😊 HONGKONG IS A COUNTRY TAIWAN IS A COUNTRY https://t.co/uCmUGCr3id — Kadeart 🍄 lll (@kadeart) October 17, 2020 × In fact, the three-fingered salute from "The Hunger Games" movies has become the symbol of protesters in Thailand as demonstrators comprising of a large number of students have been demanding political reforms and curbs on monarchy's power. Francis, a student activist who is also a member of the milk tea alliance accused of violence against the Queen from royal motorcade incident. He is facing life imprisonment. #16ตุลาไปราชประสงค์ #MilkTeaAliance https://t.co/11Mog5qUuT — Jiraporn Kuhakan (@KuhakanJiraporn) October 16, 2020 × The salute in Thailand had first emerged in 2014 as a signal of defiance against the military regime which had seized power in a coup. #HongKongStandsWithThailand delivering all the strength to the Thai protestors virtually!! สู้ๆนะค่ะ!! 🙏💖 https://t.co/i5d6N4Zw3i — nessa ❤︎ (@neverloseurstar) October 19, 2020 × Protesters have been demanding coup leader, former army chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha to step down amid growing corruption and lack of reforms in the country. The protesters have borrowed openly from Hong Kong demonstrators where thousands of anti-China protesters mainly students had taken to the streets earlier this year to protest against the national security law imposed by China. The protests in Hong Kong had started last year as demonstrators called for greater democracy and transparency in government even as Hong Kong officials crackdown on the protesters.

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