Thanks for the Bill of Rights as ironic as Thanksgiving

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Written by: Comment Editor

2019-11-29 16:17

On Wednesday (27th), US President Trump officially signed the "Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy" (hereinafter referred to as "the Bill of Rights"), which coincided with the following Thursday, the important traditional American holiday Thanksgiving. Some citizens took advantage of the theme to be held in Edinburgh Place, Central. "Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy Thanksgiving Rally", thank the US Congress and Trump for passing the Bill of Rights. However, the Bill of Rights is just a way for American politicians to use Hong Kong to suppress China, and it is impossible for Hong Kong to find a way out. Hong Kong people in turn thank the United States for passing the bill, just like the Indians were sarcastic for Thanksgiving. At present, Hong Kong is facing many problems and challenges. Many of them are caused by the Hong Kong government's reluctance to reform in the past. Hong Kong society should face the problem squarely and do practical things to promote reform, instead of consuming time and resources in a political game like a mirror.

On the evening of November 28, Hong Kong people initiated a Thanksgiving rally in Edinburgh Square to thank the United States for passing the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy. (Photo by Zheng Rongdi)

If you are familiar with history, it is not difficult to find that "Thanksgiving" itself is very absurd, beautifying the ugly predatory behavior. Thanksgiving starts from the harvest festival that celebrates the autumn harvest. It was originally a festival of almost every civilization, but in North America, this supposedly festive festival has an extra layer of white "conqueror". After the whites colonized North America in the 17th century, they began to celebrate Thanksgiving. Early whites tried to celebrate with the indigenous Indians, but soon their relationship deteriorated quickly, turning into hatred against each other. Of course, white people with advanced weapons and technology had a great advantage over Indians, and the struggle soon turned into a one-way massacre of white people against the indigenous people. After the white colonists slaughtered the Wampanoags in 1637, the Governor William Bradford declared at the time that "the next 100 years, the Governor ’s gratitude should be in memory of this bloody victory, thank God for letting us Conquered. "Just like Columbus Day, Thanksgiving is mixed with the history of bloody slaughter when white people conquered the Americas; and celebrating the Thanksgiving Day is like spilling salt on wounds. Many Native American descendants of the Native American have satired Thanksgiving: "Are we asking these white people to slaughter our ancestors and take our land away?"

Bill of Rights as political gesture

The Hong Kong people held the "Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy Act Thanksgiving Rally" and thanked American politicians for "helping" Hong Kong. There are similarities to this ironic history. As we pointed out earlier, some of the measures of the Bill of Rights are fundamentally the same as those already implemented. The high-profile stance of the Chinese and Hong Kong governments will also make it difficult for the tripartite governments to communicate on Hong Kong issues in the future. People who know a little about US foreign policy know that they use Kurds, support Saudi Arabia ’s violation of international law, support Saudi Arabia ’s violation of human rights, and ignore countries ’opposition to unilateral sanctions against Iran. In fact, foreign policy has no principles at all. It is more a political operation that serves one's own interests. The Bill of Rights does not serve Hong Kong's human rights and freedoms, but serves the interests of the United States. It does not guarantee any freedom or human rights. It merely adds some means for the United States to unilaterally sanction Hong Kong, which is not helpful to Hong Kong as a whole.

Looking at the bigger picture, the Bill of Rights is actually an excuse and tool for American politicians to take the opportunity to crack down on China. In the Sino-US game, American politicians have racked their brains and made every effort to suppress China. Hong Kong, as a special region of China, enjoys a unique status. US politicians use Hong Kong through this bill. Although Hong Kong people are helpless, they actively thank American politicians and even regard them as benefactors, just as Native Americans in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving. irony. The official state media, the People's Daily, criticized the holding of the thank-you rally as "slavish." The reason behind this is that Hong Kong people should not allow the United States to introduce a bill that could abolish Hong Kong's "independent customs zone" as it sees fit.

The Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Xia Yalang expressed regret over the passage of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy by the United States, but believed that as long as Hong Kong maintained its own advantages, it could overcome difficulties. (Photo by Wang Yanyin)

There are many problems in Hong Kong right now. There is no time to chase the moon and play political games. It would not be good for Hong Kong to be a pawn in the proxy war between China and the United States. On the contrary, Hong Kong people should recognize the "one country" framework, that is, the political reality of Hong Kong as a part of China, and actively explore the space of "two systems" here. We must not only handle the land-port relationship, but also improve the autonomy of Hong Kong people. Quality. The US government's diplomatic tricks will not lead Hong Kong out of its own path. Both Hong Kong people and politicians in Hong Kong should focus on their own reforms. In addition to the political reforms of social concern, they must also promote the transformation of the economic and industrial structure, improve social equity and justice, and enhance competitiveness.

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