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Written by: Zheng Baosheng
2019-12-10 17:57
Last updated: 2019-12-10 17:57Today (December 10) is International Human Rights Day. Hanscom Smith, the US Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau, reiterated his firm support for the freedom, judicial system and lifestyle that Hong Kong values.
U.S. Consul General Shi Moike (right).
Letting China honor human rights and international commitments is a long-term U.S. policy
Smoker wrote in Ming Pao referring to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the English name of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The word "Universal" is to highlight human rights as a consensus of many global rights traditions. Unfortunately, not all countries comply with the Universal Declaration Promise of.
He said that the United States reaffirmed its firm support for the freedom, judicial system and lifestyle that cherish in Hong Kong. And keeping China's commitments to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, like complying with international treaties of the United Nations and the "Sino-British Joint Declaration" signed in 1984, has always been a long-term policy of the United States. .
Hong Kong Policy Law Launched for More Than 20 Years
Smoker pointed out that, in 1992, the then-President Bush was cooperating with the parliamentary parties, passed the "Hong Kong Policy Law," and premised on "one country, two systems". He stated clearly that "supporting democratization is a basic principle of American foreign policy, so this principle naturally applies US policy on Hong Kong. "
The "Hong Kong Policy Law" has been in existence for more than 20 years. Shi Moke described it as the foundation of a successful relationship between Hong Kong and the United States. The two places have bilateral trade of more than 67 billion U.S. dollars each year, helping to promote Hong Kong as a business, education and innovation hub.
Bill of Rights sets universal value, calls for Hong Kong people to consider political concerns
The U.S. Congress and President Trump have just passed the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy. Smolker stated that he has expanded the Hong Kong Policy Act to clarify the United States' commitment to support universal values, and this is true for Hong Kong and the world. He also stated that the "Sino-British Joint Declaration" and "One Country, Two Systems" should not be empty promises, and that all parties must oppose violence. Both Hong Kong and the central government should seriously consider the political concerns of Hong Kong people.
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