VIDEO: Hong Kong riot police try to disperse pro-democracy protesters at the city's Central district, home to many blue-chip international firms and where thousands of office workers had held lunchtime flashmob protests
Excellent @guardian editorial: HKers "see protest actions as spawned by police violence & a govt that can only crack down, never compromise... HK’s gov must rely on police because it does not have support of the public." https://t.co/TIckD9QgDx
It seems very unlikely that the HK Gov't will ever come forward with a credible plan for independent investigation of police misconduct. That’s why I suggest that community leaders, including some former officials, must take the lead in organizing a prestigious group...
Today I asked the Danish Prime Minister on the floor in the Danish Parliament about the possibility that Denmark or a group of Scandinavia countries could play a mediator role in the increasing conflict in Hong Kong Because we have to #StandWithHongKong and #FiveDemandsNotOneLess
FT View: Authorities in Hong Kong have lost popular legitimacy and so have resorted instead to police rule. With no political resolution, the police are expected to govern what has become an ungovernable city. An escalation of the violence is inevitable. https://t.co/up15TJmARs
We need to act on the tragedy unfolding in Hong Kong. Why is President Trump giving the Chinese Communist Party a free hand?
@SenateMajLdr McConnell: Why have you buried the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act in your legislative graveyard?
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We had a great meeting with @POTUS at the @WhiteHouse & he truly cares about the victims of communism. He has previously called for Xi to act in a “peaceful manner” in #HongKong. It’s clear the people of Hong Kong do not want to be ruled by the Communist Party.
#StandWithHongKong
“The world needs to see that the United States will stand up and say this is wrong, we stand with the people of #HongKong,” says Republican Senator Jim Risch. Risch, @marcorubio meet Wednesday with @senatemajldr to discuss vote on bill, aides said. https://t.co/YjaqmUTft0
Hong Kong police fired tear gas in the heart of the Central financial district and at two university campuses to break up pro-democracy protests as violence was bringing the Chinese-ruled city to what they said was the 'brink of total breakdown'. https://t.co/nhap43DbNw
The violence we've seen from Hong Kong police in response to peaceful protests is shameful. I will continue to support those speaking out against tyranny & fighting for freedom.
Congress must pass the #HongKong Human Rights & Democracy Act to support these brave protesters & send a message to Beijing that America will not stand for the Chinese Communist Party attempting to crush this movement for basic rights. #StandWithHongKong
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