With Legislative Council now under their control & the
extension of the prohibition on gatherings until June 4th all signs indicate Communist Party of #China plans on moving to quash democracy in #HongKong during rubber stamp National People’s Congress which begins Friday
We've seen what happened to #HongKong under the “one country, two systems” rule with Communist China. It doesn’t work - NO autonomy.
#Taiwan is a great ally & has been a leader during this pandemic. I stand with President Tsai in her decision to reject this offer.
#China saying it wants to “improve” #HongKong by stripping all its people’s rights & liberties. This is exactly how China wants to “improve” the world. USA must say NO https://t.co/yRQopQaeXy
#China saying it wants to “improve” #HongKong by stripping all its people’s rights & liberties. This is exactly how China wants to “improve” the world. USA must say NO https://t.co/yRQopQaeXy
"Beijing will pass a comprehensive nat'l security law in #HongKong by fiat, bypassing the city's legislature"
#CCP again capitalizing on its own pandemic. COVID laws will be used to crackdown on protesters. @SecPompeo, know you're following closely!
https://t.co/yIxEmsq050
Bypassing HongKong’s LegCo strikes at the heart of "1 country 2 systems." Beijing should reconsider this unnecessary escalation that will harm China & HK. The Trump Adm must use the authorities in the HK Human Rights & Dem Act & lead a global coalition to support the people of HK
There is now zero evidence to claim that #HongKong's govt is in any way autonomous from the #ChineseCommunistParty.
This is a blatant attempt to silence liberty & free speech. Rest assured that the U.S. & others #StandWithHongKong
https://t.co/j7muFP1EOK @HouseGOP
There is now zero evidence to claim that #HongKong's govt is in any way autonomous from the #ChineseCommunistParty.
This is a blatant attempt to silence liberty & free speech. Rest assured that the U.S. & others #StandWithHongKong
https://t.co/j7muFP1EOK @HouseGOP
1/ As a leading nation in Asia-Pacific region, I urge the Australian gov takes an active role in safeguarding human rights in the region. "HK today, Australia tmr" is at our doorstep. Valuing trade interest above human rights only makes Australia fall prey to China's control.
After my #HongKong bill passed #China warns us to “rein in the horse at the edge of the precipice” & stop interfering in an internal affair
But its Beijing which is at“the edge of the precipice” & special treatment for Hong Kong is a U.S. internal affair https://t.co/KRMQgSbBxI
The people of #HongKong deserve a future that sees their rights respected. It is critical that the President quickly enact this legislation in the face of Beijing's crackdown. Many thanks to @RepMcGovern & @RepChrisSmith for leading the bipartisan effort to pass this legislation.
To the people of China, we stand with you.
To the students and young people in Hong Kong, we stand with you.
To the Uyghurs who simply want to practice their religion, we stand with you.
History is not kind to those who peddle in autocracy and suppression.
Hong Kong’s autonomy is under attack.
Recent bipartisan passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act sends a clear statement that Congress stands with #HongKongers committed to preserving the independence that's made #HongKong the prosperous city it is today.
#China demands Trump veto bills about #HongKong that passed by overwhelming veto proof majorities. No surprise the Communist Party doesn’t understand how democracy works. #StandWithHongKong
https://t.co/4qrMl1nShR
Proud to sign the enrollment of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which I cosponsored. This sends a message that Congress stands with the people of Hong Kong. https://t.co/ApM9YIsZSn
Communist China — the United States is proud to stand for Democracy, a word you may not have heard.
Congress has passed my PROTECT Act and the #HongKongHumanRightsandDemocracyAct to hold China accountable for its grotesque behavior and human rights violations. #StandwithHK