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Stepping into a growing political storm over Hong Kong’s planned anti-subversion law, the top U.S. diplomat here said the government should release the exact wording as quickly as possible.
An attack on freedom anywhere in the world undermines that freedom everywhere else. If enough voices are raised in opposition to Article 23 it can be stopped.
We ask that you please be alert to the potential for abuse in this proposed legislation where the totalitarian regime of the mainland can instill fear into the people of Hong Kong when anyone who criticizes the central government could be prosecuted for “treason” and “sedition”.
On Thursday 19th December 2002, the winds of change blew the sails of freedom and justice for all, from Circular Quay and Town Hall in Sydney Australia, to the heart of Beijing, China. Over seventy people staged peaceful rallies to raise public awareness of the proposed changes to Hong Kongýs Basic Law through Article 23.
Australia has also urged Hong Kong to continue to assure basic freedoms and
pressed for a full consultation period on the proposed security laws.
A spokeswoman from Australia’s foreign office said Canberra had raised its
concerns with officials here, local radio reported Thursday.
Members of the European Parliament expressed concern over pending legislation in Hong Kong that could affect fundamental freedoms.
NEW YORK(Falun Dafa Information Center) — The people of Hong Kong should not be victimized by the tyranny of Jiang Zemin.
A spokeswoman from Australia’s foreign office said Canberra had raised its
concerns with Hong Kong officials, pressing for a full and open consultation
period on the proposed law. “We look to the Hong Kong government to ensure the basic freedoms that are
so important to Hong Kong’s ongoing success as an international business
centre with an attractive way of life,” a spokeswoman from the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade told Reuters.
If China is a mighty, solid power, why is it still
quaking in its boots over religious groups like Falun Gong or much
smaller ones? Why do leaders still lose sleep over academics
questioning their decisions?
The proposed legislation will cover a range of complicated and sensitive issues. We look to the Hong Kong Government to allow sufficient opportunity and time for full public consultation to allay concerns that basic freedoms will be affected, and to enable balanced and carefully drafted legislation to emerge.
