![]() ![]() Thousands were killed and many more were wounded. ![]() ![]() Thirty years ago, we watched the Chinese government lead a brutal crackdown against peaceful protestors in Tiananmen Square. And, in consultation with our democratic allies, we should form a contingency plan in case the worst happens, and members of the pro-democracy movement are no longer safe in Hong Kong. The bill provides a platform to impose costs for Beijing’s encroachment into Hong Kong’s autonomy, and tells Hong Kongers and democracy advocates around that world that America stands with them.Īs with other human rights abuses committed by the CCP, Congress should continue to be a strong voice for the application of sanctions against those responsible. Wednesday the House Foreign Affairs Committee will vote on the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. foreign policy and guide us in further action to support Hong Kongers. That’s why I was proud to co-sponsor a resolution earlier this year with Chairman Engel that reaffirms America’s commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. These values must continue to be touchstones of U.S. If the party is allowed to destroy Hong Kong as we know it without facing consequences, it will empower authoritarians worldwide. Xi Jinping is a communist dictator who has made clear his goal is to supplant America as the world’s leading superpower through repression at home, aggression abroad, and propagation of the CCP’s tech-enabled surveillance state. We must recognize these events as part of a global struggle between people who desire to live in freedom and brutal regimes that seek to control them. If we want to prevent Hong Kong from becoming the test case for authoritarian elimination of a democracy in the 21st century, the United States cannot sit idly by. ![]() This is a battle between democracy versus dictatorship, liberty versus tyranny, and freedom versus oppression. We stood together, not as Republicans or Democrats, but as Americans united in our strong support for Hong Kong. Last week, I was proud to have joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., Reps.Chris Smith, R-N.J., and James McGovern, D-Mass., and several Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to denounce China’s authoritarian brutality. Hong Kong’s democracy could be the first one the CCP eliminates but is unlikely to be the last. If this is allowed to happen, it will mark a grave and significant victory for authoritarian ideology over democracy. General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are attempting to crush Hong Kong’s democracy movement, with, at times, violent crackdowns. One of the most imminent threats to a democracy today – and one of the largest demonstrations of our time – is unfolding in Hong Kong, where millions of citizens have united together to reject China’s authoritarian regime. Citizens in countries around the world are rejecting leaders who rule with an iron fist and are fighting for their democratic rights. Demonstrations in Sudan and Algeria have forced longtime despots from power, and public rallies in Russia have reminded us that political speech is not a right guaranteed by leaders, like Russian President Vladimir Putin, who are afraid of opposition. Venezuelans have poured into the streets to protest socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro, who has bankrupted a once-wealthy country. Over the last year, millions of people have risked their lives to challenge tyrannical regimes around the world. Lead Republican McCaul: US Support for Hong Kong Needed to Turn Tide Against Tyranny Around Worldīy: Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee ![]()
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