How should Britain respond to the takeover of Hong Kong?
From coronavirus to the brutal treatment of Hong Kong, the behaviour of the Chinese Communist party has made it clear that the approach of liberal democracies to China must change.
Hong Kong has thrived as a great international financial hub on a tripartite foundation - freedom of capital, freedom of information and the rule of law. However, it is obviously to see the damage on the economy since the National Security Law enacted.
China leaders see liberal democracy and its attributes as enemies.
Boris Johnson’s government was right to offer all those who hold British National Overseas passports in Hong Kong a route to work, study and even assume full citizenship here.
The Prime Minister should establish a government committee that manages the totality of our relationship with China. We should work with the new Biden administration, the G7 countries and others such as Australia, India and South Korea to form a partnership of open societies for a balanced world order based on agreements that are kept, free markets and the rule of law.
Source: The Spectator #Jan16
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/how-should-britain-respond-to-the-takeover-of-hong-kong?fbclid=IwAR1zoRFMAqi2NN3LXvtS66rWMefismSwWEnB2dMMhRTwgNSpw0JtoJD_370
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From coronavirus to the brutal treatment of Hong Kong, the behaviour of the Chinese Communist party has made it clear that the approach of liberal democracies to China must change.
Hong Kong has thrived as a great international financial hub on a tripartite foundation - freedom of capital, freedom of information and the rule of law. However, it is obviously to see the damage on the economy since the National Security Law enacted.
China leaders see liberal democracy and its attributes as enemies.
Boris Johnson’s government was right to offer all those who hold British National Overseas passports in Hong Kong a route to work, study and even assume full citizenship here.
The Prime Minister should establish a government committee that manages the totality of our relationship with China. We should work with the new Biden administration, the G7 countries and others such as Australia, India and South Korea to form a partnership of open societies for a balanced world order based on agreements that are kept, free markets and the rule of law.
Source: The Spectator #Jan16
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/how-should-britain-respond-to-the-takeover-of-hong-kong?fbclid=IwAR1zoRFMAqi2NN3LXvtS66rWMefismSwWEnB2dMMhRTwgNSpw0JtoJD_370
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How should Britain respond to the takeover of Hong Kong? | The Spectator
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Haines calls Chinese counterintelligence threat a top priority
Speaking at her nomination hearing on 20 Jan, Avril Haines said that if confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence she would speak truth to power and would work to restore confidence within the intelligence community and among Americans generally.
Source: Reuters #Jan20
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-biden-intelligence-china-idUSKBN29O1Z7
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Speaking at her nomination hearing on 20 Jan, Avril Haines said that if confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence she would speak truth to power and would work to restore confidence within the intelligence community and among Americans generally.
Source: Reuters #Jan20
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-biden-intelligence-china-idUSKBN29O1Z7
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HK Gov't Rolls Out Multi-District Lockdowns in Consecutive Days
On Feb 2, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposes mandatory lockdowns in three districts, namely Jordan, Shum Shui Po and Tin Shui Wai.
This is the second day that multiple lockdowns take place on the same day. A day ago, the government enforced lockdowns in Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yuen Long and Hung Hom.
Meanwhile, the government found no positive #covid19 case in the latest six mandatory lockdowns it conducted.
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HK Gov't Rolls Out Multi-District Lockdowns in Consecutive Days
On Feb 2, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposes mandatory lockdowns in three districts, namely Jordan, Shum Shui Po and Tin Shui Wai.
This is the second day that multiple lockdowns take place on the same day. A day ago, the government enforced lockdowns in Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yuen Long and Hung Hom.
Meanwhile, the government found no positive #covid19 case in the latest six mandatory lockdowns it conducted.
#FailedState #JordanLockdown
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Residents Frustrated by Government's Arbitrary Lockdown Measures Hurl Insults at Carrie Lam
On Feb 2, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposes mandatory lockdowns on Jordan, Shum Shui Po and Tin Shui Wei.
In the evening, government officials including Secretary for Food and Health #SophiaChan, Secretary for Home Affairs #CasperTsui Ying-wai, Secretary for the Environment #WongKamSing and assistant police commissioner #RupertDover were standing by at the site to receive Chief executive #CarrieLam for a visit at 11pm.
Lam, who stayed for 15 minutes, was followed around by over ten staff. Civilians who were lining up for mandatory #covid19 tests were asked to give way to Lam.
According to InMedia, a reporter asked Lam to comment on the effectiveness of the lockdown measures while discontent civilians at the scene shout "bixch". Lam did not react to the press nor the civilians.
#FailedState #ShumShuiPoLockdown
Residents Frustrated by Government's Arbitrary Lockdown Measures Hurl Insults at Carrie Lam
On Feb 2, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposes mandatory lockdowns on Jordan, Shum Shui Po and Tin Shui Wei.
In the evening, government officials including Secretary for Food and Health #SophiaChan, Secretary for Home Affairs #CasperTsui Ying-wai, Secretary for the Environment #WongKamSing and assistant police commissioner #RupertDover were standing by at the site to receive Chief executive #CarrieLam for a visit at 11pm.
Lam, who stayed for 15 minutes, was followed around by over ten staff. Civilians who were lining up for mandatory #covid19 tests were asked to give way to Lam.
According to InMedia, a reporter asked Lam to comment on the effectiveness of the lockdown measures while discontent civilians at the scene shout "bixch". Lam did not react to the press nor the civilians.
#FailedState #ShumShuiPoLockdown
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HK Authorities Refuses to Let Non-resident Leave the Lockdown Site: "You Hong Kong Citizens are Unreasonable!"
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HK Authorities Refuses to Let Non-resident Leave the Lockdown Site: "You Hong Kong Citizens are Unreasonable!"
A woman who worked in Shum Shui Po expressed her utmost frustration and disappointment towards the Hong Kong government's organization at the lockdown zone.
On the evening of Feb 2, 2021, the woman found herself suddenly in the "restricted area" after the government ambushed 17 buildings in Shum Shui Po for a mandatory lockdown.
She spent hours talking to different officers from the disciplinary force to the Home Affairs Bureau (#HAB), hoping to leave the site after being tested negative. After all, she is not a resident of the area and has nowhere to stay until the end of the government's operation at 7am the next day. Worse still, she has 2 hamsters to feed at home.
The woman recounted the mistreatment by the officers on site and the ridiculous conversations she had with different government officials:
One staff from HAB claimed that she can call the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (#SPCA) and ask them to "go to her place and feed her pet".
Video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28357
Moreover, a customs officer claimed that she can sue him if anything happened to her hamsters. While almost all government's staff she talked to refused to show their pass and give their name, a female staff from the HAB surnamed Cheng proclaimed as the head of the Bureau. In reality, the Secretary for Home Affairs is Casper Tsui Ying-wei.
At some point, the government staff yelled back at the woman, "you Hong Kong citizens are unreasonable!". The woman said to the press, "Who is the unreasonable one here? It is the Hong Kong government!"
#FailedState #ShumShuiPoLockdown
#Hamster #Hate
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Residents Frustrated by Government's Arbitrary Lockdown Measures Hurl Insults at Carrie Lam
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28356
HK Authorities Refuses to Let Non-resident Leave the Lockdown Site: "You Hong Kong Citizens are Unreasonable!"
A woman who worked in Shum Shui Po expressed her utmost frustration and disappointment towards the Hong Kong government's organization at the lockdown zone.
On the evening of Feb 2, 2021, the woman found herself suddenly in the "restricted area" after the government ambushed 17 buildings in Shum Shui Po for a mandatory lockdown.
She spent hours talking to different officers from the disciplinary force to the Home Affairs Bureau (#HAB), hoping to leave the site after being tested negative. After all, she is not a resident of the area and has nowhere to stay until the end of the government's operation at 7am the next day. Worse still, she has 2 hamsters to feed at home.
The woman recounted the mistreatment by the officers on site and the ridiculous conversations she had with different government officials:
One staff from HAB claimed that she can call the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (#SPCA) and ask them to "go to her place and feed her pet".
Video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28357
Moreover, a customs officer claimed that she can sue him if anything happened to her hamsters. While almost all government's staff she talked to refused to show their pass and give their name, a female staff from the HAB surnamed Cheng proclaimed as the head of the Bureau. In reality, the Secretary for Home Affairs is Casper Tsui Ying-wei.
At some point, the government staff yelled back at the woman, "you Hong Kong citizens are unreasonable!". The woman said to the press, "Who is the unreasonable one here? It is the Hong Kong government!"
#FailedState #ShumShuiPoLockdown
#Hamster #Hate
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Residents Frustrated by Government's Arbitrary Lockdown Measures Hurl Insults at Carrie Lam
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