Why I stand with Hong Kong—and why all Canadians should, too

Canadians’ press freedom, politics, and education are threatened by the authoritarian overreach of Beijing, writes Alex Lee of Alliance Canada Hong Kong.

Liberal MPs Geoff Regan, the newly elected chair of the House Canada-China Relations Committee, and Jean Yip attend the committee's first meeting on Jan. 20, 2020. The committee is responsible for conducting a study on Canada's strained relations with China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ALEX LEE

January 21, 2020

The world has been mesmerized with the scenes from Hong Kong's protests. The shocking footage of police brutality is juxtaposed alongside scenes of strength and bravery against the threats, violence, and authoritarianism of China’s Communist Party. The Communist Par...

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