The House on Monday passed a resolution to formally condemn the Chinese government and the Hong Kong regional government for actions that “violate the rights and freedoms” of citizens in the region.
Lawmakers passed the resolution by a 418-1 vote calling on the Chinese government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to release pro-democracy activists and politicians detained under the national security law enacted last year that reduces the law. ‘autonomy of the city and imposes severe protesting punishments.
“By approving this resolution, the House sends a strong bipartisan message demanding that the Chinese and Hong Kong governments respect the will of the people of Hong Kong. We will continue to push for democracy and respect for human rights in Hong Kong. We will continue to show that we are in solidarity with pro-democracy figures and activists who have made enormous sacrifices for their city and their basic human rights, “said the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory Meeks
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Rep. Thomas Massie
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Monday’s vote came days after a Hong Kong court sentenced several pro-democracy activists accused of unauthorized assembly to prison. Among the convicted activists was Jimmy Lai, a media mogul whose company publishes a newspaper that openly criticizes the Chinese regime.
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“I hope you are keeping a close eye on world business and government leaders who have not yet spoken. If Beijing feels comfortable treating Hong Kongers this way, think about how little is taken into account. [Chinese government] it will show basic international standards, ”McConnell said.