“We are outraged by the arbitrary arrests of more than 80 people by the Hong Kong government on October 1. A stable and prosperous Hong Kong depends on respect for the rights to freedom of assembly, expression and other fundamental freedoms, ”said the diplomat, who once again criticized Beijing. “We regret that local authorities continue to use law enforcement for political purposes, which is contrary to the preservation of the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the right to assembly and freedom of expression. These arrests underscore once again that Beijing has completely eliminated the "one country, two systems" [principle] that the PRC has promised to support, "Ortegus concluded.
Illegal protests were held in Hong Kong on October 1 and were timed to coincide with the national holiday - the 71st anniversary of the founding of the PRC. In total, the police mobilized on that day 6 thousand officers in different parts of the city. The authorities did not approve the application of the opposition forces to hold an anti-government rally on the island, citing the refusal by the threat of the spread of the new coronavirus. However, online activists called for people to take to the streets dressed in black with protest slogans, block roads and "wreak havoc."
The situation in Hong Kong
In the summer of 2019, riots erupted in this special administrative region of the PRC due to the intention of local authorities to pass an extradition bill that would allow the extradition of offenders to mainland China. The riots continued for several months.
On June 30 this year, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (PRC Parliament) adopted a law on ensuring national security in Hong Kong. It aims to prevent crimes such as separatism, terrorism, the undermining of state power and collusion with foreign forces. The legal act provides for life imprisonment as the capital punishment and the creation in Hong Kong of special state security bodies with broad powers.
The US authorities imposed sanctions on China and this special administrative region after the adoption of this law. The White House perceived China's initiative as a violation of Hong Kong's autonomous status and the "one country, two systems" formula.
On August 7, the US Treasury announced the imposition of sanctions against 11 former and current officials of China and Hong Kong, including against the head of the executive branch of this special administrative region of the PRC, Carrie Lam, for his involvement in "undermining Hong Kong's autonomy."
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