October 14, 2019

Never Back Down

The irate of the Hong Kong people continues to grow since the shooting incidents involving the Hong Kong police. With more news of different suspicious deaths that are quickly ruled as suicides by the police, suspicions of foul play and police cover ups escalates. Especially with the recent news confirming the discovery of a corpse on September 22 belonged to a 15 year old female active protester, the animosity grows further. Police claims in their official statement there were no irregularities with the case and quickly ruled it as a suicide. Despite the body was found naked and the girl was a competitive diver, they ruled it as a drowning incident. Without releasing the autopsy report and with the actual cause of death is still to be determined, the body was cremated on October 11th, the day after the official announcement.

Many suggest this is another method of the Communist Party trying to strike fear into its people by sending warning messages. Without a doubt, in the past 3 months there have been a sudden increase in suicide deaths, and with the suspicious details growing around this incident, the police have lost all their integrity and credibility.

With many seeking justice for those who have been arrested, injured or died, the protesters continue to come out in large numbers. With U.S. congress scheduled to return to session October 15, over 100,00 Hong Kongers came out to rally for Congress’ help by passing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. The legislation in essence offers power to the President and Secretary of State to overwatch the democratic rights of the city. If there are any infringements of human rights or violations that will alter the political stability of the city, then U.S. can remove the city’s special status and disconnect their economic ties. It also grants U.S. the ability to sanctions on the individuals responsible for suppressing its people. In other words, it gives ability to U.S. to monitor the autonomy of the Hong Kong people by punishing the government officials and its economic market.

Despite the peaceful protests that took place this weekend, the police violence did not ease up. With the 18 districts each having demonstrations and self-organized protests the police continue to use the excuse of “illegal assembly” and impose physical force onto the people of Hong Kong.

With Senator Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley on the streets of Hong Kong, being able to witness in-person the peaceful protests and the spirit of its people, perhaps it will encourage U.S. to lend its support and hold the Chinese government accountable. As well as reporting back to Congress and Senate the determination of the Hong Kong people.

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