Election reform | US State Department condemns China for harming Hong Kong's democracy

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Written by: Yang Chinese

2021-03-12 03:19

The last update date: 2021-03-12 03:32

The National People's Congress of China voted to pass the "Decision on Improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Electoral System (Draft)" on March 11, and many countries expressed concern.

Following the United Kingdom, the United States also criticized Beijing's move, saying that this move was China's continued suppression of Hong Kong's democracy.

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said at a regular press conference that the decision made by the National People’s Congress directly undermined Hong Kong’s autonomy, freedom, and democratic process, while restricting political participation, reducing democratic representation and restraining political discussions. .

Price pointed out that when the United States and China hold a 2+2 high-level dialogue in Alaska next week, there will be difficult dialogues. He emphasized that the United States will not back down on issues that disagree with China, and hopes that Beijing can change the bilateral relationship. Show seriousness in the relationship.

He said that Washington seriously talked about China's actions to challenge the security and prosperity of the United States and its allies, not for the sake of seeking talks with China, but that the dialogue is not all confrontational, and the two sides will also discuss areas for cooperation at that time.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said when attending a congressional hearing on the 10th that the United States needs to continue to impose sanctions on those who suppress Hong Kong.

He also pointed out earlier that if China insists that it has not committed human rights violations in Xinjiang, it should open the area to the international community.

British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab described earlier on the 11th that Beijing’s revision of Hong Kong’s electoral system hollowed out Hong Kong’s space for democratic debate, contrary to China’s promises.

He pointed out that this move will further weaken the international confidence and trust in China in fulfilling its international responsibilities and legal obligations.

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