#NathanLaw writes to New Zealand PM to Urge Implementation of "#LifeboatScheme" to Help Hong Kong Protesters
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
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Nathan Law writes to New Zealand PM to Urge Implementation of "Lifeboat Scheme" to Help Hong Kong Protesters
#NathanLaw, former Chairman of Demosisto, said on Facebook on Oct 22 that he had written to the recently re-elected Prime Minister of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, in the hope that New Zealand would follow the lead of other members of the #FiveEyesCoalition and open up the "#LifeboatScheme" to Hong Kong's protesters, so that those who face political challenges would be able to enjoy the benefits of the scheme.The young people who are being persecuted have another way to find safety.The New Zealand Prime Minister's Office said it has received the letter, which was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consideration.
Law has been in exile overseas since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. He hoped that New Zealand would respond quickly to the proposal, and work with democratic countries to defend human rights and freedom against the expanding authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party. He said he would work with legislators from different countries to promote various initiatives in support of Hong Kong, so that a consensus of global solidarity against China could soon be established.
New Zealand's attitude towards China has become tougher in recent times. Although not as high-profile as other countries in the Five Eyes alliance, New Zealand has gradually adopted various measures to deal with the threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Law says that apart from helping protesters, increasing diplomatic pressure on China is also an important tactic. He noted that more and more countries are lending a helping hand to Hong Kong protesters due to the National Security Law undermining the rule of law in Hong Kong. "This trend lends even more legitimacy to stronger international pressure" against China, he says.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/羅冠聰致函紐西蘭總理-促實施-救生艇計劃-助港抗爭者/
#NathanLaw, former Chairman of Demosisto, said on Facebook on Oct 22 that he had written to the recently re-elected Prime Minister of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, in the hope that New Zealand would follow the lead of other members of the #FiveEyesCoalition and open up the "#LifeboatScheme" to Hong Kong's protesters, so that those who face political challenges would be able to enjoy the benefits of the scheme.The young people who are being persecuted have another way to find safety.The New Zealand Prime Minister's Office said it has received the letter, which was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consideration.
Law has been in exile overseas since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. He hoped that New Zealand would respond quickly to the proposal, and work with democratic countries to defend human rights and freedom against the expanding authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party. He said he would work with legislators from different countries to promote various initiatives in support of Hong Kong, so that a consensus of global solidarity against China could soon be established.
New Zealand's attitude towards China has become tougher in recent times. Although not as high-profile as other countries in the Five Eyes alliance, New Zealand has gradually adopted various measures to deal with the threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Law says that apart from helping protesters, increasing diplomatic pressure on China is also an important tactic. He noted that more and more countries are lending a helping hand to Hong Kong protesters due to the National Security Law undermining the rule of law in Hong Kong. "This trend lends even more legitimacy to stronger international pressure" against China, he says.
Source: Stand News; #Oct22
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/羅冠聰致函紐西蘭總理-促實施-救生艇計劃-助港抗爭者/