#Analysis
The expulsion of US journalists from Hong Kong and its implications
When the rule of law can no longer be upheld, the demise of Hong Kong is near
Just after midnight (on 18 March), China issued a bombshell statement that sent shockwaves throughout the Hong Kong media. In the statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a ban of 13 US journalists from reporting in Hong Kong. From a legal standpoint, articles 27 and 154 of the Basic Law clearly state that Hong Kong residents shall have the freedom of press, and that the Hong Kong SAR government shall have the power to apply immigration controls. Prohibiting these journalists from reporting in Hong Kong is a clear violation of constitutional rights under the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” and a threat to Hong Kong’s autonomy.
//the greater concern is that foreign employees of other corporations could also be at risk of expulsion by the PRC. This could lead to significant uncertainties with respect to Hong Kong’s economy.
//Hong Kong does not have to be passive in the face of Beijing’s increasingly oppressive stance.
//where a new cold war could be sparked off in an instant, the decisions made by Hong Kong people can certainly have an influence on the outcome.
https://telegra.ph/The-expulsion-of-US-journalists-from-Hong-Kong-and-its-implications-03-22
Excerpt: Stand News, (18-Mar)
https://bit.ly/2wkrzOY
#HKHRADA #ColdWar #FreedomOfPress #Propaganda #BasicLaw #OneCountryTwoSystem #RuleOfLaw
The expulsion of US journalists from Hong Kong and its implications
When the rule of law can no longer be upheld, the demise of Hong Kong is near
Just after midnight (on 18 March), China issued a bombshell statement that sent shockwaves throughout the Hong Kong media. In the statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a ban of 13 US journalists from reporting in Hong Kong. From a legal standpoint, articles 27 and 154 of the Basic Law clearly state that Hong Kong residents shall have the freedom of press, and that the Hong Kong SAR government shall have the power to apply immigration controls. Prohibiting these journalists from reporting in Hong Kong is a clear violation of constitutional rights under the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” and a threat to Hong Kong’s autonomy.
//the greater concern is that foreign employees of other corporations could also be at risk of expulsion by the PRC. This could lead to significant uncertainties with respect to Hong Kong’s economy.
//Hong Kong does not have to be passive in the face of Beijing’s increasingly oppressive stance.
//where a new cold war could be sparked off in an instant, the decisions made by Hong Kong people can certainly have an influence on the outcome.
https://telegra.ph/The-expulsion-of-US-journalists-from-Hong-Kong-and-its-implications-03-22
Excerpt: Stand News, (18-Mar)
https://bit.ly/2wkrzOY
#HKHRADA #ColdWar #FreedomOfPress #Propaganda #BasicLaw #OneCountryTwoSystem #RuleOfLaw
Telegraph
The expulsion of US journalists from Hong Kong and its implications
When the rule of law can no longer be upheld, the demise of Hong Kong is near Just after midnight (on 18 March), China issued a bombshell statement that sent shockwaves throughout the Hong Kong media. In the statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced…