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[G20] 集資登美日德公開信
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Dear All,
We are ordinary citizens from Hong Kong, the only Chinese city where the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre is still commemorated every year. Our liberal future is doomed, though, unless we get your support before the G20 Summit meeting.
Since the Summit is to be held this Friday, the local government has paused its witch hunt, as its earlier violent crackdown on peaceful protesters had embarrassed Chinese President Xi Jinping. His US counterpart Donald Trump will meet Xi and raise the issue. But this shield will fade soon. If the two leaders strike a deal, Hong Kong’s fate risks being ignored. A worse crackdown, both physical and institutional, may then follow.
The protests stemmed from the public's opposition to the government’s plan to allow suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. This prospect has worried the grassroots, professionals and chambers of commerce across the Atlantic alike. They fear the breakdown of the “firewall” between the two jurisdictions, which has separated the common-law practicing Hong Kong from the rest of China.
The government ignored the ire, though. On 9 June 2019, after a million citizens marched, the government insisted that debate of the bill be resumed in three days’ time.
Without a choice, on 12 June 2019, tens of thousands of people occupied the streets to deny legislators access to the chamber. In response, the police dispersed the crowds with violence unseen for decades. Peaceful protesters were attacked with tear gas, rubber bullets, and beanbag shots, which Amnesty International later found “unnecessary” and “excessive”. Hundreds of them, including journalists, were injured, some critically.
The injured, however, were denied treatment. The police obstructed ambulances. Worse, many of the wounded avoided medical help, fearing arrests in hospitals. Later, a doctor confirmed that the police could access a hospital system which indicated patients’ attendance of “mass gatherings”.
For those arrested, the charges include “rioting”. The implication is stark, as convicts are subject to 10 years imprisonment. The use of such an ordinance has been slammed by former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten for infringing the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The same night, the chief executive Carrie Lam refused to budge in her televised speech. This caught worldwide attention. US congressmen touted reintroduction of Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker, called the protests a “beautiful sight to behold” and hinted at reassessment of the special status US conferred on Hong Kong.
Only three days later did Lam try to reduce the tension, probably because her act had recklessly given Washington an edge in its negotiation with Beijing, which was not pleased. That said, while she promised suspension of the bill, she fell short of withdrawing it, or retracting her description of the protest as a riot.
Currently, the police have restrained itself. This will not last. The government’s thinking is that once the G20 summit is over, international scrutiny does not matter. It may then restart its mass campaign of arrests, aimed at silencing and revenging on Hong Kong citizens. Worse, the bill may get reintroduced, as a pro-government figure hinted. But at that time, we may lose completely.
Against such a background, if we wish to have our humble demands - withdrawal of the bill, setting up of an independent commission, and refraining from prosecuting peaceful protesters - met, they are to be achieved before the G20 meeting, or never.
We desperately need urgent help. We sincerely hope that you stand with us and voice your support before we become another victim in the global trend of democratic recession.
Yours truly,
Freedom-loving Hong Kong citizens
We are ordinary citizens from Hong Kong, the only Chinese city where the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre is still commemorated every year. Our liberal future is doomed, though, unless we get your support before the G20 Summit meeting.
Since the Summit is to be held this Friday, the local government has paused its witch hunt, as its earlier violent crackdown on peaceful protesters had embarrassed Chinese President Xi Jinping. His US counterpart Donald Trump will meet Xi and raise the issue. But this shield will fade soon. If the two leaders strike a deal, Hong Kong’s fate risks being ignored. A worse crackdown, both physical and institutional, may then follow.
The protests stemmed from the public's opposition to the government’s plan to allow suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. This prospect has worried the grassroots, professionals and chambers of commerce across the Atlantic alike. They fear the breakdown of the “firewall” between the two jurisdictions, which has separated the common-law practicing Hong Kong from the rest of China.
The government ignored the ire, though. On 9 June 2019, after a million citizens marched, the government insisted that debate of the bill be resumed in three days’ time.
Without a choice, on 12 June 2019, tens of thousands of people occupied the streets to deny legislators access to the chamber. In response, the police dispersed the crowds with violence unseen for decades. Peaceful protesters were attacked with tear gas, rubber bullets, and beanbag shots, which Amnesty International later found “unnecessary” and “excessive”. Hundreds of them, including journalists, were injured, some critically.
The injured, however, were denied treatment. The police obstructed ambulances. Worse, many of the wounded avoided medical help, fearing arrests in hospitals. Later, a doctor confirmed that the police could access a hospital system which indicated patients’ attendance of “mass gatherings”.
For those arrested, the charges include “rioting”. The implication is stark, as convicts are subject to 10 years imprisonment. The use of such an ordinance has been slammed by former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten for infringing the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The same night, the chief executive Carrie Lam refused to budge in her televised speech. This caught worldwide attention. US congressmen touted reintroduction of Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker, called the protests a “beautiful sight to behold” and hinted at reassessment of the special status US conferred on Hong Kong.
Only three days later did Lam try to reduce the tension, probably because her act had recklessly given Washington an edge in its negotiation with Beijing, which was not pleased. That said, while she promised suspension of the bill, she fell short of withdrawing it, or retracting her description of the protest as a riot.
Currently, the police have restrained itself. This will not last. The government’s thinking is that once the G20 summit is over, international scrutiny does not matter. It may then restart its mass campaign of arrests, aimed at silencing and revenging on Hong Kong citizens. Worse, the bill may get reintroduced, as a pro-government figure hinted. But at that time, we may lose completely.
Against such a background, if we wish to have our humble demands - withdrawal of the bill, setting up of an independent commission, and refraining from prosecuting peaceful protesters - met, they are to be achieved before the G20 meeting, or never.
We desperately need urgent help. We sincerely hope that you stand with us and voice your support before we become another victim in the global trend of democratic recession.
Yours truly,
Freedom-loving Hong Kong citizens
Dear All,
We are ordinary citizens from Hong Kong, the international city renowned for its free economy and civil freedom despite being part of China. Our liberal future is doomed, though, unless we do something before the G20 Summit meeting.
It was the amendments to the fugitive ordinance proposed in May. The law potentially allowed the Hong Kong government to send suspects requested by China without going through Hong Kong’s judicial procedures. A lot of our citizens (at least 2 millions of 7 millions!) feared the law would break down the “firewall” between us and China, which is notorious for its translucent, unfair and pro-government judicial system.
Such a law poses white terror upon us and any one of you who is residing, and would be residing in Hong Kong. Even if you were here just for business. This also translates to less investments in Hong Kong. The city loses its main income source and the world loses a profitable free market.
We could not stop the bill from entering our law book. Flawed legislative council structure ensures vote results almost always leaned towards the pro-government sector; a 1-million-people protest in on June 9th failed to budge the non-representative government. They only reported to China. We had no choice.
Darker days came after the protest on 12 June. The police fired teargas and rubber bullets at protestors and reporters alike. Several were severely hurt. One took it in the eye; one lost consciousness. A lot of arrested with no convincing evidence. It was inconceivable the police would use excessive force in a peaceful protest.
It was not a surprise the death of a protestor on June 15 and a 2-million-people protest on June 16 still couldn’t move this openly hostile government.
Therefore we need your help. All of you in the world. Let the Hong Kong government know the power of the free world. Voice your concerns. The G20 Summit is tomorrow. Ask your president to speak up on this matter. It would then be possible to pressure President Xi of China and the Hong Kong government. Your efforts might just be the tipping force to win this match - China cannot afford to look bad at the height of a trade war.
We only wish these humble wishes:
1. Withdrawal of the amendment;
2. Setting up of an independent commission to investigate police’s possible use of excessive force;
3. Promises from Hong Kong government not to prosecute peaceful protesters;
Support us. Fight against the global trend of democratic recession. Together, we defend our freedom!
Yours sincerely,
Freedom-loving Hong Kong citizens
We are ordinary citizens from Hong Kong, the international city renowned for its free economy and civil freedom despite being part of China. Our liberal future is doomed, though, unless we do something before the G20 Summit meeting.
It was the amendments to the fugitive ordinance proposed in May. The law potentially allowed the Hong Kong government to send suspects requested by China without going through Hong Kong’s judicial procedures. A lot of our citizens (at least 2 millions of 7 millions!) feared the law would break down the “firewall” between us and China, which is notorious for its translucent, unfair and pro-government judicial system.
Such a law poses white terror upon us and any one of you who is residing, and would be residing in Hong Kong. Even if you were here just for business. This also translates to less investments in Hong Kong. The city loses its main income source and the world loses a profitable free market.
We could not stop the bill from entering our law book. Flawed legislative council structure ensures vote results almost always leaned towards the pro-government sector; a 1-million-people protest in on June 9th failed to budge the non-representative government. They only reported to China. We had no choice.
Darker days came after the protest on 12 June. The police fired teargas and rubber bullets at protestors and reporters alike. Several were severely hurt. One took it in the eye; one lost consciousness. A lot of arrested with no convincing evidence. It was inconceivable the police would use excessive force in a peaceful protest.
It was not a surprise the death of a protestor on June 15 and a 2-million-people protest on June 16 still couldn’t move this openly hostile government.
Therefore we need your help. All of you in the world. Let the Hong Kong government know the power of the free world. Voice your concerns. The G20 Summit is tomorrow. Ask your president to speak up on this matter. It would then be possible to pressure President Xi of China and the Hong Kong government. Your efforts might just be the tipping force to win this match - China cannot afford to look bad at the height of a trade war.
We only wish these humble wishes:
1. Withdrawal of the amendment;
2. Setting up of an independent commission to investigate police’s possible use of excessive force;
3. Promises from Hong Kong government not to prosecute peaceful protesters;
Support us. Fight against the global trend of democratic recession. Together, we defend our freedom!
Yours sincerely,
Freedom-loving Hong Kong citizens
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