Secretary Antony Blinken
United States government official
We condemn the detention of and charges filed against pan-democratic candidates in Hong Kong’s elections and call for their immediate release. Political participation and freedom of expression should not be crimes. The U.S. stands with the people of Hong Kong.
9:47 AM · Mar 1, 2021
* * * * *
Jake Sullivan
White House National Security Advisor to POTUS.
Beijing’s detention of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong further underscores the PRC’s broken promises to the world about Hong Kong’s autonomy & democratic rights. We stand in solidarity with these brave activists. (Full Text of Sino-British Joint Declaration)
7:52 AM · Mar 1, 2021
* * * * *
Ned Price
United States government official
We join the international community in urging Beijing and Hong Kong authorities to release pan-democratic candidates detained in Hong Kong. Further proof the NSL is really meant to stifle dissent and undermine HK’s autonomy.
9:49 AM · Mar 1, 2021
* * * * *
