. Police accused those targeted of subversion after holding an unofficial primary election last year as part of a plan to win a legislative majority and derail government policy.
During an interview at his office in downtown Hong Kong, Mr. Clancey, 79 years old, confirmed that he was arrested because he served as treasurer for a pro-democracy group that helped organize the primaries. Now a lawyer, Mr. Clancey is the first American detained under the new law, underscoring its wide reach and authorities’ willingness to wield it on locals and foreigners alike.
Police confiscated his American passport following his arrest, Mr. Clancey said, though he believes he doesn’t deserve any special treatment as a U.S. citizen. A spokesman for the U.S. Consulate declined to comment on his case, citing privacy laws. A Hong Kong government spokeswoman referred to previous statements saying the city would safeguard national security and “not tolerate any offense of subversion.
I’m sorry, President Elect Biden, but China has broken their “one country; two systems” promise regarding Hong Kong. No-one can afford to look away anymore. Something will need to be done.
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thank you very much for your work