To stop violence and chaos in Hong Kong is the popular will
By Zhong Sheng
The US Congress passed the
so-called Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 recently in an
attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of China, regardless of the solemn
representations from China and the strong opposition of the Hong Kong society.
Driven by the political
conspiracy to disrupt Hong Kong and curb China's development, some US officials
have openly supported the Hong Kong rioters and fueled the already messed-up
situation in the region.
As a serious breach of morality
and nature justice, they choose to secure personal interests at others’ expense,
and will certainly pay the price in the end.
At present, the most pressing
task for Hong Kong is to bring violence and chaos to an end and restore order. One
thing we've learnt from the turbulent regions of the
world is that social disorder always results in human rights and democracy
being damaged badly.
Hong Kong has been put into chaos
for quite a while. Radical protesters have recklessly committed many heinous
and violent crimes, and even caused innocent citizens to die.
They smashed and burned shops,
greatly disabled the traffic, blocked universities and caused classes to be
suspended, threatening and endangering the basic rights and freedom of Hong
Kong citizens.
None of the countries in the
world that feature civil society and rule of law could tolerate such violent
acts and wanton destruction.
To stop violence and end chaos
is a requirement of civil society, rule of law and the popular will.
Only by punishing and stopping
the violent rioters in accordance with the law can we maintain the well-being
of the local people as well as the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong
Kong.
Anyone with conscience and a
sense of justice is well aware that Hong Kong can't continue to be chaotic
anymore.
As reported by Lianhe Zaobao, the
largest Singapore-based Chinese-language newspaper, Hong Kong’s signature neon
light billboards are turning off because of the turmoil, symbolizing the
dimming future of the region.
As one of the world's most
important trading and financial centers, Hong Kong needs to climb out of the
current situation, if not, the chaos will bring disaster on both Hong Kong
residents and foreign companies there.
In fact, many American
enterprises in Hong Kong have already become worried about the chaos.
Statistics from the US suggest
that the country has witnessed a larger trade surplus with Hong Kong compared
with its other global trading partners in the past 10 years, with the number
exceeding $33 billion in 2018 alone.
Among the 1,344 American
companies stationed in Hong Kong, 278 are regional headquarters. In addition,
about 85,000 Americans live in Hong Kong.
Tara Joseph, President of the
American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, has kept a
clear mind and said repeatedly that it is crucial to see an end to violence in
Hong Kong.
Some US politicians, however,
challenged the world justice and seek personal gains out of the chaos, which
has invited criticism from the international community.
It should be noticed that the US
has stirred up trouble in Hong Kong in its own interests, said Tariq Senuti, an Egyptian journalist, adding that the
Hong Kong issue is not as simple as it seems and the political interests hidden
behind are the major forces that have continued to escalate it.
The Hong Kong-related bill passed
by the US has blatantly interfered in China's internal affairs, distorted the
truth, supported the anti-China radicals and seriously violated the
international law and basic norms of international relations.
The dark clouds could never hide
the sun forever and one day it will be clear again. More and more Hong
Kong citizens have stepped up efforts to clear the roadblocks and
support the police to resist the violent protesters and false democracy.
Facts have repeatedly proven that
to achieve development and prosperity requires order and rule of law.
Recently, 20 companies in Hong
Kong jointly issued an open letter with the five major chambers of commerce in
Hong Kong, calling on people who love Hong Kong to make efforts in order to
finally stop the violence and chaos and protect their homeland.
There is no doubt that to stop
the violence and chaos is what the majority want and any kind of hegemonic
interference by the US is destined to fail.
Some American politicians should realize
the historical trend and the aspiration of Hong Kong residents, and stop
interfering in the affairs of Hong Kong and the internal affairs of China.
China will never allow any
external force
to undermine the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and the "one
country, two systems" policy.
(Zhong Sheng is a pen name often
used by People's Daily to express its views on foreign policy.)
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