*[Enwl-eng] One Big Thing: Do you support sanctions on China if it passes a law restricting rights in Hong Kong?

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One Big Thing: Do you support sanctions on China if it passes a law 
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                              One Big Thing:
                              Do you support sanctions on China if it passes 
a law restricting rights in Hong Kong?

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                              What is it?
                                a.. This week, China’s parliament will 
likely pass a National Security Law on Hong Kong. If passed, this law will 
severely limit human freedoms as it bans secession, redefines crimes of 
subversion and terrorism, and targets international actors supporting 
pro-democracy protesters.
                                b.. The U.S. has come out strongly against 
the new National Security Law, with the White house claiming that it 
represents a takeover of Hong Kong. Many experts have also recommended 
sanctions against China under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act 
of 2019.
                              Why is it important?
                                a.. The Chinese government’s proposed 
National Security Law addresses Article 23 of the Basic Law which if 
changed, would effectively override Hong Kong’s unique system of 
self-governance and do away with the “one country, two systems.” This 
demonstrates China’s desire to annex Hong Kong, similar to their past 
encroachments on Tibet.
                                b.. If this law is passed, it will impede on 
many of the fundamental rights the people of Hong Kong currently enjoy 
including free speech, the right to protest and an accountable and 
transparent judicial system.
                                c.. Another aspect of the law specifically 
targets foreign actors operating in Hong Kong. This is a direct move against 
many of the pro-human rights and democracy organizations who support Hong 
Kong’s independence from Beijing.
                                d.. This move follows months of unrest and 
protest in Hong Kong over previous encroachments by the Chinese government 
regarding the extradition of a Hong Kong citizen to the Chinese justice 
system – another sovereign right protected by the Basic Law.
                              What can you do?
                                a.. See how the United States could sanction 
China using Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 or the Global 
Magnitsky Sanctions.
                                b.. Learn more from Senator Josh Hawley’s 
(R-Mo.) resolution to condemn China’s new law and open letter to the United 
Nations.




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                              From: Paul Fagan
                              Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 1:10 AM
                              Subject: One Big Thing: Do you support 
sanctions on China if it passes a law restricting rights in Hong Kong?


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