May 16, 2019 Defending Freedom in Hong Kong
Veteran legislator and lawyer Martin Lee is leading a diverse delegation featuring elements of civil society affected by repression from Beijing and the failures of the Hong Kong government to defend human rights and autonomy.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Heritage Foundation
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Beijing’s control of Hong Kong is tightening. In April, nine advocates for democracy in Hong Kong who played a key role in the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong were convicted of committing “public nuisance”—some were jailed. The Hong Kong government is pushing to pass an Extradition Law that could change Hong Kong’s free society forever. The law would legalize the disappearances and kidnapping Hong Kong has experienced already of peaceful critics like publishers and business leaders. Veteran legislator and lawyer Martin Lee is leading a diverse delegation featuring elements of civil society affected by repression from Beijing and the failures of the Hong Kong government to defend human rights and autonomy.
Join us for a public program exploring practical ways the U.S. and Hong Kong people can partner to preserve freedom there.
COMMENTARY 6 min read
BACKGROUNDER 25 min read
COMMENTARY 4 min read