#OneCountryOneSystem #NationalSecurityLaw #Kowtow
Chris Patten: The West Should Stop Kowtowing to China
White House Adviser: Beijing's Move will Harm Economy in China and Hong Kong
In the UK, Chris Patten, Hong Kong's last governor, firmly told The Times that "The Hong Kong people have been betrayed by China." He also said, Britain has a "moral, economic and legal" duty to stand up for Hong Kong.
Patten called on the West to stop kowtowing to Beijing for an illusory great pot of gold.
In the US, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett also said on May 22, "The Chinese move in Hong Kong is going to be very, very bad for the Chinese economy and for the Hong Kong economy, and we're also studying what our possible response could be."
Source: New York Times; Reuters; Stand News #May23 #ChrisPatten #WhiteHouse #UK #US #China
Chris Patten: The West Should Stop Kowtowing to China
White House Adviser: Beijing's Move will Harm Economy in China and Hong Kong
In the UK, Chris Patten, Hong Kong's last governor, firmly told The Times that "The Hong Kong people have been betrayed by China." He also said, Britain has a "moral, economic and legal" duty to stand up for Hong Kong.
Patten called on the West to stop kowtowing to Beijing for an illusory great pot of gold.
In the US, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett also said on May 22, "The Chinese move in Hong Kong is going to be very, very bad for the Chinese economy and for the Hong Kong economy, and we're also studying what our possible response could be."
Source: New York Times; Reuters; Stand News #May23 #ChrisPatten #WhiteHouse #UK #US #China
#OneCountryOneSystem #HumanitarianCrisis
Parliamentarians and Policymakers from 23 Countries Condemns Beijing for "flagrant breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration"
Led by Hong Kong's last governor Chris Patten, a cross-party international coalition of 201 parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries on May 23 issued a statement decrying Beijing’s ‘unilateral introduction of national security legislation in Hong Kong,’ and calling for sympathetic governments to act.
Hong Kong Watch’s co-founder and Chair, Benedict Rogers said that “the death of democracy in Hong Kong" is a grave concern to countries worldwide.
The joint statement warned that "If the international community cannot trust Beijing to keep its word when it comes to Hong Kong, people will be reluctant to take its word on other matters."
The list of signatories can be found on Hong Kong Watch's page.
Source: Hong Kong Watch #May23 #Petition #NationalSecurityLaw
#JointDeclaration #ChrisPatten
Parliamentarians and Policymakers from 23 Countries Condemns Beijing for "flagrant breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration"
Led by Hong Kong's last governor Chris Patten, a cross-party international coalition of 201 parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries on May 23 issued a statement decrying Beijing’s ‘unilateral introduction of national security legislation in Hong Kong,’ and calling for sympathetic governments to act.
Hong Kong Watch’s co-founder and Chair, Benedict Rogers said that “the death of democracy in Hong Kong" is a grave concern to countries worldwide.
The joint statement warned that "If the international community cannot trust Beijing to keep its word when it comes to Hong Kong, people will be reluctant to take its word on other matters."
The list of signatories can be found on Hong Kong Watch's page.
Source: Hong Kong Watch #May23 #Petition #NationalSecurityLaw
#JointDeclaration #ChrisPatten
China lost patience over Hong Kong
The central government is exploiting the right of Hong Kongers at an alarming rate, interferencing local legislation and “the high degree of autonomy”. Chinese officials have announced plans to impose controversial laws in Hong Kong, the implications of which activists say could be "deadly dangerous" and a "knockout blow" for Hong Kong's one country, two systems deal with China.
Hong Kong’s autonomy was guaranteed under the “one country, two systems” principle enshrined in the 1984 Sino-British joint declaration. Yet, 186 law and policy leaders from UK said the proposed laws are a “comprehensive assault on the city’s autonomy, rule of law and fundamental freedoms” and “flagrant breach” of the Sino-British Joint Declaration. Despite being blamed for the pandemic, China is using the coronavirus crisis as a distraction to push through its geopolitical aims. The international community should not trust Beijing to keep its word when it comes to Hong Kong, people will be reluctant to take its word on other matters. The only hope of Hong Kongers might be from international helps, especially, Britain's.
Chris Patten, the last governor of the former British colony, mentioned China has betrayed the people of Hong Kong, and the UK has a moral, economic and legal duty to stand up for them. He also suggested Hong Kong residents with British national (overseas) passports (BNO) should be allowed to settle in the UK. The number of applications of #BNO has increased sharply since 2019. Hong Kongers have no faith in the #tyranny government.
Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Friday that the prime minister and his government were monitoring the situation, and that as a party to the joint declaration the #UK was committed to the upholding Hong Kong’s #autonomy and respecting the one country, two systems model. And that could be the only hope for Hong Kongers to shirk the authoritarianism. Yet, even #immigration can help some of the Hong Kongers, the root cause has not been solved. As a Hong Konger, I wish that Britain could take a part in our situation as what Chris Patten mentioned and willing to give a hand to us.
#HongKong #Freedom #ChrisPatten #RuleOfLaw #OneCountryTwoSystem
Source:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/23/chris-patten-chinas-security-laws-a-betrayal-of-hong-kong-people
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-china-parliament-hongkong-leaders/chinas-new-hong-kong-laws-a-flagrant-breach-of-agreement-foreign-officials-say-idUKKBN22Z0U1
The central government is exploiting the right of Hong Kongers at an alarming rate, interferencing local legislation and “the high degree of autonomy”. Chinese officials have announced plans to impose controversial laws in Hong Kong, the implications of which activists say could be "deadly dangerous" and a "knockout blow" for Hong Kong's one country, two systems deal with China.
Hong Kong’s autonomy was guaranteed under the “one country, two systems” principle enshrined in the 1984 Sino-British joint declaration. Yet, 186 law and policy leaders from UK said the proposed laws are a “comprehensive assault on the city’s autonomy, rule of law and fundamental freedoms” and “flagrant breach” of the Sino-British Joint Declaration. Despite being blamed for the pandemic, China is using the coronavirus crisis as a distraction to push through its geopolitical aims. The international community should not trust Beijing to keep its word when it comes to Hong Kong, people will be reluctant to take its word on other matters. The only hope of Hong Kongers might be from international helps, especially, Britain's.
Chris Patten, the last governor of the former British colony, mentioned China has betrayed the people of Hong Kong, and the UK has a moral, economic and legal duty to stand up for them. He also suggested Hong Kong residents with British national (overseas) passports (BNO) should be allowed to settle in the UK. The number of applications of #BNO has increased sharply since 2019. Hong Kongers have no faith in the #tyranny government.
Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Friday that the prime minister and his government were monitoring the situation, and that as a party to the joint declaration the #UK was committed to the upholding Hong Kong’s #autonomy and respecting the one country, two systems model. And that could be the only hope for Hong Kongers to shirk the authoritarianism. Yet, even #immigration can help some of the Hong Kongers, the root cause has not been solved. As a Hong Konger, I wish that Britain could take a part in our situation as what Chris Patten mentioned and willing to give a hand to us.
#HongKong #Freedom #ChrisPatten #RuleOfLaw #OneCountryTwoSystem
Source:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/23/chris-patten-chinas-security-laws-a-betrayal-of-hong-kong-people
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-china-parliament-hongkong-leaders/chinas-new-hong-kong-laws-a-flagrant-breach-of-agreement-foreign-officials-say-idUKKBN22Z0U1
the Guardian
Chris Patten: China's security laws a betrayal of Hong Kong people
Last governor of former British colony says UK must stand up to Beijing rather than kowtow
#Newspaper
Lord Patten joins Hong Kong Watch as a patron
//“I am privileged to be a patron of Hong Kong Watch. Not a huge organisation, but it is an organisation which is terribly important and has had a very big impact. It was set up because of worries, right around the world, about how the Chinese Communist regime in Beijing is trying to squeeze the life out of a great Asian city.“
//”Hong Kong Watch has ensured that the cause of freedom in Hong Kong has more and more adherents around the world. It does not just collect followers in Britain, but right around the world.”
//As the Last Governor of Hong Kong, he is much loved by Hongkongers and deeply respected around the world for his defence of Hong Kong's freedoms, the rule of law and autonomy, and his efforts to urge Britain and the international community to live up to the promises made to Hong Kong.
Source: Hong Kong Watch, (12-Jun)
Hong Kong Watch Fund Raising:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/hongkongwatch2020
#ChrisPatten #HongKongWatch
Lord Patten joins Hong Kong Watch as a patron
//“I am privileged to be a patron of Hong Kong Watch. Not a huge organisation, but it is an organisation which is terribly important and has had a very big impact. It was set up because of worries, right around the world, about how the Chinese Communist regime in Beijing is trying to squeeze the life out of a great Asian city.“
//”Hong Kong Watch has ensured that the cause of freedom in Hong Kong has more and more adherents around the world. It does not just collect followers in Britain, but right around the world.”
//As the Last Governor of Hong Kong, he is much loved by Hongkongers and deeply respected around the world for his defence of Hong Kong's freedoms, the rule of law and autonomy, and his efforts to urge Britain and the international community to live up to the promises made to Hong Kong.
Source: Hong Kong Watch, (12-Jun)
Hong Kong Watch Fund Raising:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/hongkongwatch2020
#ChrisPatten #HongKongWatch
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Lord Patten joins Hong Kong Watch as a patron 彭定康加盟香港監察成為贊助人 — Hong Kong Watch
We are honoured to announce that Lord Patten of Barnes has joined Hong Kong Watch as a patron. Lord Patten of Barnes served as the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong from 1992 to 1997 and Chairman of the Conservative Party from 1990 to 1992. He was European…
#Newspaper
Chris Patten says Chinese Communist Party out to destroy Hong Kong
//“What the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has set out to do is to destroy the Hong Kong which has been so successful for decades — one of the freest cities in the world and a great Asian financial hub, and they’ve done it in a traditional way,” said Chris Patten
//it was a “comprehensive dismantling of the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary” in Hong Kong and “very bad news” for the city which depends on the rule of law and the freedom of information to be successful.
//Patten also said Hong Kong should not have introduced a now-scrapped extradition bill law in the first place, as it triggered massive protests for months last year.
//“The verdict of people in Hong Kong was clear in the district council elections in November — the Pan-Democrats pretty well swept the board,” he said.
Full article: The Standard, (08-Jul)
#ChrisPatten #NationalSecurityLaw #antiELAB #CCP
Chris Patten says Chinese Communist Party out to destroy Hong Kong
//“What the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has set out to do is to destroy the Hong Kong which has been so successful for decades — one of the freest cities in the world and a great Asian financial hub, and they’ve done it in a traditional way,” said Chris Patten
//it was a “comprehensive dismantling of the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary” in Hong Kong and “very bad news” for the city which depends on the rule of law and the freedom of information to be successful.
//Patten also said Hong Kong should not have introduced a now-scrapped extradition bill law in the first place, as it triggered massive protests for months last year.
//“The verdict of people in Hong Kong was clear in the district council elections in November — the Pan-Democrats pretty well swept the board,” he said.
Full article: The Standard, (08-Jul)
#ChrisPatten #NationalSecurityLaw #antiELAB #CCP
CNBC
Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests
Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday withdrew an unpopular extradition bill that sparked months of chaotic protests that have since morphed into a campaign for greater democratic change.
#LegCoElection #DQ
#ChrisPatten on Disqualifications : "outrageous political purge" on Hong Kong's democrats
Commenting on the disqualifications of 12 pro-democracy candidates, Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong, said:
"This is an outrageous political purge of Hong Kong's democrats. The National Security law is being used to disenfranchise the majority of Hong Kong's citizens.”
“It is obviously now illegal to believe in democracy, although this was what Beijing promised in and after the Sino-British Joint Declaration. This is the sort of behaviour that you would expect in a police state."
Johnny Patterson, Director of Hong Kong Watch said:
"The political screening of moderate democrats brings home the reality of the new status quo. The idea that it is unconstitutional for lawmakers to oppose the National Security Law is totally absurd. International governments must respond proportionately to this attack on Hong Kong's freedoms."
Source: Hong Kong Watch #Jul30
#ChrisPatten on Disqualifications : "outrageous political purge" on Hong Kong's democrats
Commenting on the disqualifications of 12 pro-democracy candidates, Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong, said:
"This is an outrageous political purge of Hong Kong's democrats. The National Security law is being used to disenfranchise the majority of Hong Kong's citizens.”
“It is obviously now illegal to believe in democracy, although this was what Beijing promised in and after the Sino-British Joint Declaration. This is the sort of behaviour that you would expect in a police state."
Johnny Patterson, Director of Hong Kong Watch said:
"The political screening of moderate democrats brings home the reality of the new status quo. The idea that it is unconstitutional for lawmakers to oppose the National Security Law is totally absurd. International governments must respond proportionately to this attack on Hong Kong's freedoms."
Source: Hong Kong Watch #Jul30
Last Hong Kong governor calls for joint effort among countries to stand up to China
Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong, is appealing to countries including Canada to take co-ordinated action against Beijing’s crackdown on civil rights in Hong Kong.
It has been close to three months since China imposed the national security law on Hong Kong – one that criminalizes dissent and opposition. However, many Western countries have taken little action aside from suspending extradition treaties with Hong Kong.
Patten has called for parliamentary committees around the world to probe the crushing of human rights in Hong Kong.
Source: The Globe and Mail #Sep23
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-last-hong-kong-governor-calls-for-joint-effort-among-countries-to/?fbclid=IwAR2VzoIWxtZuY70sS9FeXbnquwQyrlAgKjfat88Ayxi-0H5PSociUrVxijQ
#Canada #HongKong #Sanctions #ChrisPatten
Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong, is appealing to countries including Canada to take co-ordinated action against Beijing’s crackdown on civil rights in Hong Kong.
It has been close to three months since China imposed the national security law on Hong Kong – one that criminalizes dissent and opposition. However, many Western countries have taken little action aside from suspending extradition treaties with Hong Kong.
Patten has called for parliamentary committees around the world to probe the crushing of human rights in Hong Kong.
Source: The Globe and Mail #Sep23
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-last-hong-kong-governor-calls-for-joint-effort-among-countries-to/?fbclid=IwAR2VzoIWxtZuY70sS9FeXbnquwQyrlAgKjfat88Ayxi-0H5PSociUrVxijQ
#Canada #HongKong #Sanctions #ChrisPatten
Free World Against Chinese Communist Party for PRC's
"Total Hostility to Democratic Accountability"
Chris Patten, Hong Kong's last governor, spoke on Beijing's removal of pro-democracy lawmakers on Nov 11, 2020:
"This is yet another example of the Chinese Communist Party trampling on what is left of democracy in Hong Kong.
Once again, Xi Jinping's regime has demonstrated its total hostility to democratic accountability, and those who wish to stand up for it."
Benedict Rogers of Hong Kong Watch described the unrepresentative legislature without its oppositional camp as a "rubber stamp".
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called it "a further assault on Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy and freedoms under the UK-China Joint Declaration".
Source: Hong Kong Watch; UK Foreign Ministry #Nov11
#DQ #ChrisPatten #Raab
"Total Hostility to Democratic Accountability"
Chris Patten, Hong Kong's last governor, spoke on Beijing's removal of pro-democracy lawmakers on Nov 11, 2020:
"This is yet another example of the Chinese Communist Party trampling on what is left of democracy in Hong Kong.
Once again, Xi Jinping's regime has demonstrated its total hostility to democratic accountability, and those who wish to stand up for it."
Benedict Rogers of Hong Kong Watch described the unrepresentative legislature without its oppositional camp as a "rubber stamp".
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called it "a further assault on Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy and freedoms under the UK-China Joint Declaration".
Source: Hong Kong Watch; UK Foreign Ministry #Nov11
#DQ #ChrisPatten #Raab
#Pertition
Over 100 UK parliamentarians call for tit-for-tat sanctions against China
//In a joint petition led by #ChrisPatten, the last British Governor of Hong Kong, 103 U.K. parliamentarians called on the U.K. government to sanction Chinese officials, in response to Chinese sanctions on British lawmakers and entities.
“These sanctions reflect the increasingly authoritarian nature of the Chinese Government, which seeks to sanction U.K. parliamentarians, academics, and leading lawyers for the ‘crime’ of daring to voice concern over the persecution of Uighurs,” Patten wrote in the letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
“This unprecedented attack on democratic representatives of the Western world deserves a robust and coordinated response,” Patten wrote in the letter, which was posted on the Facebook page of human rights group #HongKongWatch.
“It is clear that the so-called ‘golden-era’ of relations between the U.K. and China is now over,” he added. “We would urge the Government to immediately review, publish, and implement a cross-departmental strategy on how the U.K. can deal with the growing challenge the Chinese Government presents to the democratic world.”
Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy, Asia Minister Stephen Kinnock and former leader of the Conservative Party, Iain Duncan Smith were among the signatories.//
Source: Apple Daily #Apr15
Image: Stand News
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210415/AA7LXSA5NFEHZPNGREDOB64IWA/
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E5%BD%AD%E5%AE%9A%E5%BA%B7%E7%8E%87-103-%E5%90%8D%E8%8B%B1%E5%9C%8B%E6%9C%83%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E5%8E%BB%E4%BF%A1%E8%8B%B1%E6%8F%86-%E8%A6%81%E6%B1%82%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%AE%98%E5%93%A1/
Over 100 UK parliamentarians call for tit-for-tat sanctions against China
//In a joint petition led by #ChrisPatten, the last British Governor of Hong Kong, 103 U.K. parliamentarians called on the U.K. government to sanction Chinese officials, in response to Chinese sanctions on British lawmakers and entities.
“These sanctions reflect the increasingly authoritarian nature of the Chinese Government, which seeks to sanction U.K. parliamentarians, academics, and leading lawyers for the ‘crime’ of daring to voice concern over the persecution of Uighurs,” Patten wrote in the letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
“This unprecedented attack on democratic representatives of the Western world deserves a robust and coordinated response,” Patten wrote in the letter, which was posted on the Facebook page of human rights group #HongKongWatch.
“It is clear that the so-called ‘golden-era’ of relations between the U.K. and China is now over,” he added. “We would urge the Government to immediately review, publish, and implement a cross-departmental strategy on how the U.K. can deal with the growing challenge the Chinese Government presents to the democratic world.”
Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy, Asia Minister Stephen Kinnock and former leader of the Conservative Party, Iain Duncan Smith were among the signatories.//
Source: Apple Daily #Apr15
Image: Stand News
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210415/AA7LXSA5NFEHZPNGREDOB64IWA/
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E5%BD%AD%E5%AE%9A%E5%BA%B7%E7%8E%87-103-%E5%90%8D%E8%8B%B1%E5%9C%8B%E6%9C%83%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E5%8E%BB%E4%BF%A1%E8%8B%B1%E6%8F%86-%E8%A6%81%E6%B1%82%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%AE%98%E5%93%A1/
#GlobalSupport
#HongKongWatch calls for establishment of a #UN Special Envoy for Hong Kong
Hong Kong Watch, a British non-government organization focusing on Hong Kong issues, released a statement on May 18, 2021, calling on the United Nations (UN) to form a special envoy to Hong Kong, in order to monitor the deteriorating human rights situation, as well as to coordinate an international response.
Lord Patten of Barnes, the last Governor of Hong Kong, adds:
“The establishment of an international contact group to coordinate a global response would be a positive way forward. Moreover, the creation of a UN special envoy for Hong Kong would contribute both to monitoring human rights and encouraging dialogue and reconciliation. Many UN member states would see it as a constructive proposal worthy of support.”
Source: Hong Kong Watch Facebook #May18
Image: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/HongKongWatchOrg/posts/3881971295256648
#ChrisPatten #LastGovernor #SpecialEnvoy
#HongKongWatch calls for establishment of a #UN Special Envoy for Hong Kong
Hong Kong Watch, a British non-government organization focusing on Hong Kong issues, released a statement on May 18, 2021, calling on the United Nations (UN) to form a special envoy to Hong Kong, in order to monitor the deteriorating human rights situation, as well as to coordinate an international response.
Lord Patten of Barnes, the last Governor of Hong Kong, adds:
“The establishment of an international contact group to coordinate a global response would be a positive way forward. Moreover, the creation of a UN special envoy for Hong Kong would contribute both to monitoring human rights and encouraging dialogue and reconciliation. Many UN member states would see it as a constructive proposal worthy of support.”
Source: Hong Kong Watch Facebook #May18
Image: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/HongKongWatchOrg/posts/3881971295256648
#ChrisPatten #LastGovernor #SpecialEnvoy
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UK Government considering proposals to expand #BNO scheme for Hong Kong youngsters born after 1997
On February 10, the UK parliament continued to debate proposed law amendments that would widen the pathway for people with British national (overseas) (BNO) status to resettle in the UK.
The amendment aimed to expand the BNO visa scheme to those aged between 18 and 25 who were born on or after 1997 who have BNO parents to access the scheme independently of their parents.
Speaking in a Committee Stage debate at the House of Lords, the last governor, Chris Patten bluntly criticised the Chief Executives of Hong Kong and members of HK Police Force.
“Everyone of my successors as Chief Executive of Hong Kong had a British passport. ... [the] unhappy paradox is the people at the moment, the quisling, including the member in the police force, [who are] doing the prosecuting, have British passport. And the ones being prosecuted, or the ones being locked up, don't," Lord Patten said.
He continued: "... what is happening in Hong Kong - the destruction of a free city, one of the great free cities in the world - I think that's wrong and we should say it's wrong"
The debate, led by Lord of Alton of Liverpool, saw the amendment receive support from all sides of the House of Commons including with support from Lord Patten of Barnes, the last Governor of Hong Kong as well as the Liberal Democrat and Labour frontbench.
Lord Sharpe of Epsom, the Government Whip in the Lords, said, "We are looking seriously at whether more can be done to support this cohort. I hope this will cheer your Lordships up that we hope to update the House by Report stage."
#ChrisPatten #BNO
Source: Radio France Asia Cantonese; #Feb11
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/htm/uk-bno-02112022140036.html
UK Government considering proposals to expand #BNO scheme for Hong Kong youngsters born after 1997
On February 10, the UK parliament continued to debate proposed law amendments that would widen the pathway for people with British national (overseas) (BNO) status to resettle in the UK.
The amendment aimed to expand the BNO visa scheme to those aged between 18 and 25 who were born on or after 1997 who have BNO parents to access the scheme independently of their parents.
Speaking in a Committee Stage debate at the House of Lords, the last governor, Chris Patten bluntly criticised the Chief Executives of Hong Kong and members of HK Police Force.
“Everyone of my successors as Chief Executive of Hong Kong had a British passport. ... [the] unhappy paradox is the people at the moment, the quisling, including the member in the police force, [who are] doing the prosecuting, have British passport. And the ones being prosecuted, or the ones being locked up, don't," Lord Patten said.
He continued: "... what is happening in Hong Kong - the destruction of a free city, one of the great free cities in the world - I think that's wrong and we should say it's wrong"
The debate, led by Lord of Alton of Liverpool, saw the amendment receive support from all sides of the House of Commons including with support from Lord Patten of Barnes, the last Governor of Hong Kong as well as the Liberal Democrat and Labour frontbench.
Lord Sharpe of Epsom, the Government Whip in the Lords, said, "We are looking seriously at whether more can be done to support this cohort. I hope this will cheer your Lordships up that we hope to update the House by Report stage."
#ChrisPatten #BNO
Source: Radio France Asia Cantonese; #Feb11
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/htm/uk-bno-02112022140036.html
Radio Free Asia
【聚焦香港】彭定康批「外國護照」特首乃「叛徒」
英國上議院周四辯論放寬港人BNO簽證。前港督彭定康促英國政府接納修訂案，他發言時更狠批歷屆香港特首或家人持有英國護照，被迫害的年輕人卻沒有。同日，下議院無異議支持台灣參與多邊組織。另外，英國國會外交委員會下周六啓程訪問台灣。
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#ChrisPatten on How #CCP Changed #HongKong: "They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly"
Source: RFA #Jun26
Illustration: #RebelPepper
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#ChrisPatten on How #CCP Changed #HongKong: "They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly"
Source: RFA #Jun26
Illustration: #RebelPepper
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#ChrisPatten on How #CCP Changed #HongKong: "They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly"
The last UK governor of Hong Kong, #lChris Patten, blames the #ChineseCommunistParty for the city's malaise.
Patten, 78, who holds the title Baron Patten of Barnes and serves as chancellor of the #UniversityofOxford, spoke the Amelia Loi of RFA Cantonese about the changes in Hong Kong as the July 1 25th anniversary of the #handover approaches.
In the interview, Patten was asked to assess the changes in Hong Kong in the 25 years since the handove. Patten said, "Hong Kong was an exceptionally successful community ––the eighth largest trading community in the world and we never had the sort of demonstrations which have affected Hong Kong in the last few years. I had very much hoped it would continue as long as possible and the Chinese had promised that it would continue for 50 years. They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly. They break their word. They break international treaties whenever it suits them. And I think that’s happening again this time."
Patten also said, "the fact that the independence movement has grown in Hong Kong is an indication of how badly China has behaved and how little people actually trust China today. It’s an extraordinary thing that so few people are actually proud of Hong Kong being part of China now. There’s a great sense of Hong Kong citizenship, and there’s a great sense that people are Hong Kongers but only a small number think of themselves as Chinese."
Read the full interview:
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/hongkong-patten-06262022085742.html
Source: RFA #Jun26
Illustration: #RebelPepper
#ChrisPatten on How #CCP Changed #HongKong: "They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly"
The last UK governor of Hong Kong, #lChris Patten, blames the #ChineseCommunistParty for the city's malaise.
Patten, 78, who holds the title Baron Patten of Barnes and serves as chancellor of the #UniversityofOxford, spoke the Amelia Loi of RFA Cantonese about the changes in Hong Kong as the July 1 25th anniversary of the #handover approaches.
In the interview, Patten was asked to assess the changes in Hong Kong in the 25 years since the handove. Patten said, "Hong Kong was an exceptionally successful community ––the eighth largest trading community in the world and we never had the sort of demonstrations which have affected Hong Kong in the last few years. I had very much hoped it would continue as long as possible and the Chinese had promised that it would continue for 50 years. They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly. They break their word. They break international treaties whenever it suits them. And I think that’s happening again this time."
Patten also said, "the fact that the independence movement has grown in Hong Kong is an indication of how badly China has behaved and how little people actually trust China today. It’s an extraordinary thing that so few people are actually proud of Hong Kong being part of China now. There’s a great sense of Hong Kong citizenship, and there’s a great sense that people are Hong Kongers but only a small number think of themselves as Chinese."
Read the full interview:
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/hongkong-patten-06262022085742.html
Source: RFA #Jun26
Illustration: #RebelPepper
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Interview: 'They’ve broken their word, as I’m afraid they do regularly'
The last UK governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, blames the Chinese Communist Party for the city's malaise.
25th Anniversary of the Transferral of Hong Kong's Sovereignty: "Huge fallback of democracy"
In 2022, the sovereignty over Hong Kong has been transferred from Britain to the PRC for 25 years but with no plans for universal suffrage. The currrent electoral system is a "huge fallback of democracy".
With the enactment of Hong Kong National Security Law (#NSL) since 2020, the #CentralGovernment largely changed Hong Kong's electoral system, as the city's #LegislativeCouncil (#LegCo) no longer has an opposite voice.
With the enormous change in the political system and the environment in Hong Kong, what hapened to the promise of "High Degree of Autonomy" and "Hong Kong ruled by Hong Kong people"?
"When I was in Hong Kong, I saved my diary for the first time in my life. I hope it can be the evidence of Hong Kong being a British colony with a democratic society." said former and the last Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten.
Hong Kong once experienced a higher level of democracy and more freedom. However, the circumstances have changed a lot in the last 25 years. The promise of a "real universal suffrage" has never been fulfilled. Worse still, the electoral system had been changed.
Source: RFA #July01
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/features/hottopic/feature-71-07012022024423.html
#HighDegreeofAutonomy #ChrisPatten #ElectoralSystem #Handover
In 2022, the sovereignty over Hong Kong has been transferred from Britain to the PRC for 25 years but with no plans for universal suffrage. The currrent electoral system is a "huge fallback of democracy".
With the enactment of Hong Kong National Security Law (#NSL) since 2020, the #CentralGovernment largely changed Hong Kong's electoral system, as the city's #LegislativeCouncil (#LegCo) no longer has an opposite voice.
With the enormous change in the political system and the environment in Hong Kong, what hapened to the promise of "High Degree of Autonomy" and "Hong Kong ruled by Hong Kong people"?
"When I was in Hong Kong, I saved my diary for the first time in my life. I hope it can be the evidence of Hong Kong being a British colony with a democratic society." said former and the last Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten.
Hong Kong once experienced a higher level of democracy and more freedom. However, the circumstances have changed a lot in the last 25 years. The promise of a "real universal suffrage" has never been fulfilled. Worse still, the electoral system had been changed.
Source: RFA #July01
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/features/hottopic/feature-71-07012022024423.html
#HighDegreeofAutonomy #ChrisPatten #ElectoralSystem #Handover
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【主權移交25年（二）】政治篇——「港人治港、高度自治」之路如何了？
香港主權移交25年，不但普選沒有實現，選舉制度更是「民主大倒退」。隨著近年《港區國安法》出台，中央大幅修改選舉制度，立法會再無反對聲音，香港的政治制度和環境出現重大改變，「港人治港、高度自治」的路，還可以怎樣走下去？本台今集繼續走訪港英兩地，從政治角度審視香港主權移交中國第25年的變遷。