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#Extradition #CCP
#Germany to Suspend Extradition Agreement with Hong Kong; #WhiteHouse Condemns Disqualifications and Election Delay
Germany Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said after Carrie Lam postponed a Sept. 6 election to the Chinese-ruled city’s legislature by a year:
“The Hong Kong government’s decision to disqualify a dozen opposition candidates for the election and postpone the elections to the legislature is another infringement on the rights of the citizens of Hong Kong.
We have repeatedly made our expectation clear that China lives up to its legal responsibilities under international law”.
White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany condemns Hong Kong's decision to delay election:
"This action undermines the democratic processes and freedoms that have underpinned Hong Kong’s prosperity.
This is only the most recent in a growing list of broken promises by Beijing, which promised autonomy and freedoms to the Hong Kong people until 2047 in the Sino-British joint declaration.”
Source: Reuters #Jul31
#Germany to Suspend Extradition Agreement with Hong Kong; #WhiteHouse Condemns Disqualifications and Election Delay
Germany Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said after Carrie Lam postponed a Sept. 6 election to the Chinese-ruled city’s legislature by a year:
“The Hong Kong government’s decision to disqualify a dozen opposition candidates for the election and postpone the elections to the legislature is another infringement on the rights of the citizens of Hong Kong.
We have repeatedly made our expectation clear that China lives up to its legal responsibilities under international law”.
White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany condemns Hong Kong's decision to delay election:
"This action undermines the democratic processes and freedoms that have underpinned Hong Kong’s prosperity.
This is only the most recent in a growing list of broken promises by Beijing, which promised autonomy and freedoms to the Hong Kong people until 2047 in the Sino-British joint declaration.”
Source: Reuters #Jul31
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As threats of ‘new Cold War’ between U.S. and China intensify, Canada needs firm strategy to adapt
Back in April, prominent U.S. senator Chuck Schumer tabled a sweeping 1,445-page bill that would lay the groundwork for America’s broad strategy to blunt China’s global rise.
The legislation, called the Innovation and Competition Act, identifies strategic industries like quantum computing, advanced semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, where it recommends the U.S. should ramp up public support. It proposes deeper protections for critical minerals, expands research spending, and aims to strengthen cyber defence capabilities, among other things.
Source: National Post #Jul31
https://nationalpost.com/news/as-threats-of-new-cold-war-between-u-s-and-china-intensify-canada-needs-firm-strategy-to-adapt
#China #US #Canada #ColdWar
Back in April, prominent U.S. senator Chuck Schumer tabled a sweeping 1,445-page bill that would lay the groundwork for America’s broad strategy to blunt China’s global rise.
The legislation, called the Innovation and Competition Act, identifies strategic industries like quantum computing, advanced semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, where it recommends the U.S. should ramp up public support. It proposes deeper protections for critical minerals, expands research spending, and aims to strengthen cyber defence capabilities, among other things.
Source: National Post #Jul31
https://nationalpost.com/news/as-threats-of-new-cold-war-between-u-s-and-china-intensify-canada-needs-firm-strategy-to-adapt
#China #US #Canada #ColdWar
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China at the UN: Choking Civil Society
The Chinese government’s crackdown on freedom of expression, independent thought, and civil society now extends beyond its borders. In the United Nations, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) misuses its seat on the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Committee on Non-governmental Organizations (NGO Committee) to block applications from civil society organizations seeking UN consultative status. Consultative status enables NGOs to participate in UN activities, including hosting side events, gaining access to sessions, speaking at UN events and delivering statements.
Source: Journal of Democracy #Jul31
https://t.co/IgMB3ovTzV
#China #UN #PRC #NGO
The Chinese government’s crackdown on freedom of expression, independent thought, and civil society now extends beyond its borders. In the United Nations, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) misuses its seat on the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Committee on Non-governmental Organizations (NGO Committee) to block applications from civil society organizations seeking UN consultative status. Consultative status enables NGOs to participate in UN activities, including hosting side events, gaining access to sessions, speaking at UN events and delivering statements.
Source: Journal of Democracy #Jul31
https://t.co/IgMB3ovTzV
#China #UN #PRC #NGO