China's moves to impose a "national security" law onto #HongKong are just the latest in a long series of attempts to erode the freedoms and undermine the democratic institutions of Hong Kong. Last year MLI hosted a delegation to discuss this. @nathanlawkc macdonaldlaurier.ca/videos-photos-…
As @nathanlawkc explained last year, the situation in #HongKong has been becoming increasingly dire, and as Hong Kong serves as the "front line" of democracy, Beijing's authoritarian moves against the territory have global implications. #cdnpoli #cdnfp
With some 300,000 Canadians living and working in #HongKong, and with China breaking its commitments under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration (which Canada supported), Martin Lee told @cburton001 that Canada has a moral obligation to speak up. macdonaldlaurier.ca/ep-30-hong-kon…
According to Lee, Canada must "really think hard and look at how the agreement over #HongKong is being broken by China time and again.” #cdnpoli #cdnfp #HongKongNeedsHelp macdonaldlaurier.ca/canadians-conc…
The stakes couldn't be higher for pro-democracy protesters. As @nathanlawkc explained, the protests are "a battle for survival, and for freedom from fear." If Beijing succeeds in subjugating #HongKong, protesters will certainly face retaliation. #cdnpoli macdonaldlaurier.ca/hong-kong-batt…
So what should Canada do? Among other things, @JMichaelCole1 recommended that Ottawa ought to work with its allies to consider targeted sanctions. The government should offer asylum in Canada for imperiled Hong Kongers. #cdnpoli #cdnfp #HongKongNeedsHelp macdonaldlaurier.ca/canada-can-cri…
"...Rhetoric alone will unlikely change Beijing’s behavior. Canada and like-minded allies must be prepared to respond should Beijing decide to act on its authoritarian instincts in #HongKong." #cdnpoli #HongKongNeedsHelp
Lastly, this is yet another reminder that China is abusing the #COVID19 pandemic to expand its authoritarian rule by fear. This approach from the Chinese Communist Party was largely responsible for the spread of the virus in the first place. #cdnpoli macdonaldlaurier.ca/communist-part…
