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Hong Kong government talks with citizens for the first time

2019-09-26T18:25:37.499Z


[Hong Kong 26th Reuters]-The first dialogue meeting between the government and citizens was held on the 26th night in Hong Kong, where protests continued. The government ’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, said that he would be able to deliver suspects to mainland China.


[Hong Kong 26th Reuters]-The first dialogue meeting between the government and citizens was held on the 26th night in Hong Kong, where protests continued. Government chief executive, Carrie Lam, said the amendment to the “Escape Crimes” that would allow suspects to be handed over to mainland China, condemned the government that submitted the bill. It was. On the other hand, the citizens intensified their criticism of the government because they were left out of freedom.

The dialogue meeting was held at a gymnasium in Hong Kong, and 150 citizens selected by lottery from over 20,000 applicants participated.

“The government's draft escape crime ordinance has caused all the storms. The government needs to take maximum responsibility to get out of the difficult situation and find a way out.” "As you all know, the government still values ​​Hong Kong society. We haven't lost our heart. The government will continue to value our feelings for Hong Kong society."

However, regarding the establishment of an independent investigation committee that verifies violent acts against police demonstrators, which is one of the “five major requirements” that citizens demand, the idea that the existing police organization can sufficiently respond is considered unnecessary. Emphasis. It also reiterated that requests for withdrawal of prosecution from arrested demonstrators were not accepted. At the same time, he expressed his intention to continue dialogue with citizens.

China will celebrate its 70th anniversary on the 1st of next month, but citizens will raise a sense of crisis that the “one country and two systems” promised upon the return of Hong Kong in 1997 will be formed by the intervention of the Chinese government. ing.

Outside the venue, the black dress demonstrators sang together and sang “Hong Kong refueling (Hong Kong citizens do their best)” and asked for the resignation of Secretary Hayashi. A citizen (62) said, “Even when 200,000 people marched, the government did not try to listen. At least it would lend ears to the voices of 150 people.” It was a compliment.

Source: asahi

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