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Designating PRC and Hong Kong Officials after Widespread Pro-Democracy Arrests in Hong Kong
Today, the United States is designating six PRC and Hong Kong officials in connection with the draconian National Security Law (NSL), pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13936, “The President’s Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization.”
On January 6, Hong Kong authorities arrested more than 50 people in an appalling crackdown on pro-democracy politicians and activists who were trying to advance fair and open primary elections for Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. Thirteen former Legislative Council members, an American lawyer, and a former law professor were among those reportedly detained before being released on bail. This action by Hong Kong authorities is yet another stark example of Hong Kong’s freedoms and democratic processes being fundamentally undermined by the PRC.
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US Govt advises citizens to reconsider travel to Hong Kong ANI | Updated: Dec 19, 2020 22:33 IST
Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): The United States has expressed deep concern over the conditions in Hong Kong since the imposition of the authoritarian National Security Law by the Chinese Communist Party saying that Americans must reconsider travel to Hong Kong.
The Department of State, in its updated travel advisory, warned Americans about lack of judicial oversight, according to South China Morning Post.
The travel advisory by the State Department, as of December 17, for Hong Kong stands at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. The State Department categorises travel to foreign countries on four levels; Level 1: Exercise Normal Caution, Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution and Level 4: Do Not Travel.