The American College of Surgeons emailed members of the Hong Kong branch last week saying they were residing in the "People's Republic of China" and that their titles and memberships had been revoked.
Lin Zhexuan, a member of the Legislative Council of the medical profession, published an email. The letter mentioned that Chinese laws regulate foreign institutions operating in the territory. The college has made relevant decisions to avoid problems.
Less than ten days later, the college sent a follow-up email to the recipient, stating that the email was "This email was sent in error", regarding this "most unfortunate mistake" and the inconvenience it caused Sincere apologies and clarifications have not changed their membership or status.
Lin Zhexuan accepted the inquiry of "Hong Kong 01" and described the new email as "repairing the pot", but the earlier one had "made it very clear", emphasizing that unless the college cancels the statement in the earlier email, he will give up his academician status.
Lin Zhexuan is dissatisfied with the "mistake" excuse and will withdraw from the meeting if he does not withdraw
In the latest email and in response to media inquiries, the Academy did not respond to the reason for the withdrawal of the decision. It only expressed its importance to its members in Hong Kong and looked forward to continuing and cooperating to promote care and education in the field of surgery.
Lin Zhexuan believes that the clarification email did not mention the reason for the "withdrawal decision", but only explained that the email was sent by mistake.
He said the previous email made it clear that the Academy could no longer retain its academician status as a person residing in the "People's Republic of China".
He has sent a letter to the Academy on the same day, stating that "Hong Kong is an inseparable part of the People's Republic of China". Unless the Academy cancels the presupposition stated in the original email, he should not retain his academician status, and has proposed to give up his academician status in the letter.
The Hong Kong Branch of the American College of Surgeons issued a press release against it the day before yesterday (27th), saying that academic exchanges and surgical education should not be politicized, and that it was unfair and detrimental to the profession to decide on the place of residence of members, and made a solemn statement to the college. Follow up and objection.
Lin Zhexuan received a letter from DQ last week. He also criticized the college for its hypocrisy and "Greater America". He also pointed out that the college is only an international academic institution and has no power to issue professional qualifications. Academician or membership has "zero effect", and he will not report to the college. Clarify the situation in Hong Kong.
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