Hong Kong activists say democracy fight to continue abroad
India Today
Hong Kong democracy activists have launched a new push to continue their fight among residents living abroad in the wake of a sweeping crackdown by Beijing and changes to the semi-autonomous Chinese city's electoral system aimed at shutting out opposition voices.
Hong Kong democracy activists have launched a new push to continue their fight among residents living abroad in the wake of a sweeping crackdown by Beijing and changes to the semi-autonomous Chinese city's electoral system aimed at shutting out opposition voices.In a letter titled the “2021 Hong Kong Charter," the activists stated that, “Numerous Hongkongers have no choice but to leave in exile, while those remaining in their city are living with the constant fear of being politically persecuted on any day."“The 2021 electoral reform imposed by the Chinese Communist Party further annihilated the democratic elements in our elections, putting the last nail in the coffin for “One Country, Two Systems,” the letter said, citing the framework for running the city after its handover from British colonial rule in 1997. To unite the diasporic HKers community, consolidating our beliefs and visions is the crucial first step.Join us: https://t.co/UIXV9Sn1Au#StandWithHongKong pic.twitter.com/iCvGAx7103 Along with my @G7 colleagues we deplore China's decision to erode democratic elements of the electoral system and eliminate dissent in Hong Kong. We urge China to respect the rights and freedoms of the Hong Kong people.https://t.co/40qOpElWZ4
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