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1/ As a leading nation in Asia-Pacific region, I urge the Australian gov takes an active role in safeguarding human rights in the region. "HK today, Australia tmr" is at our doorstep. Valuing trade interest above human rights only makes Australia fall prey to China's control.
2/ Kowtowing to China's authoritarian rule & keeping silent on HK's human rights matters are just appeasement policy in 21st century. As recent reports on Chinese defector William Wang suggest, Beijing is exporting its covert operations & political infiltration in HK & Australia.
3/ Apart from expressing concerns over HK, I call the Australian government to embed human rights clauses in its free trade agreement with HK, serving as the economic leverage to protect human rights, basic freedoms and autonomy in the city.
4/ Such human rights and autonomy clauses can also secure Australian investors' interest in Hong Kong free from China's threat. Australian parliament can also pass its Magnisky Act legislation to serve as an efficient sanction regime to provide minimum human rights protection.
5/ Besides, democracy is the only way to guarantee HK's autonomy and stability. Otherwise, the government and legislature will only prey to China's manipulation under the rule of Beijing-handpicked Chief Executive.
6/ Therefore, I call on the Australia Government for pushing HK & Beijing to achieve universal suffrage for chief executive poll and Legislative Council election in Hong Kong.
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