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Anonymous ID: 6360a3 Jan. 7, 2021, 8:07 a.m. No.12377603   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>7617 >>7632 >>7812 >>7890

On the Mass Arrests of Democracy Advocates in Hong Kong

PRESS STATEMENT

 

MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE

JANUARY 6, 2021

 

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Today’s arrests of more than 50 politicians and pro-democracy advocates by local authorities in Hong Kong is an outrage, and a reminder of the Chinese Communist Party’s contempt for its own people and the rule of law. Those arrested are guilty of nothing but exercising the democratic rights promised to them by treaty, and due to them through virtue of their humanity. They should be released immediately and unconditionally.

 

The United States will not stand idly by while the people of Hong Kong suffer under Communist oppression. The United States will consider sanctions and other restrictions on any and all individuals and entities involved in executing this assault on the Hong Kong people, explore restrictions against the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in the United States, and take additional immediate actions against officials who have undermined Hong Kong’s democratic processes. I am also appalled by the news of the arrest of an American citizen as part of this campaign of political repression. Let me be clear: The United States will not tolerate the arbitrary detention or harassment of U.S. citizens.

 

The United States supports the Hong Kong people and all who yearn for freedom. In that vein, I am pleased to announce the upcoming visit of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft to Taiwan, a reliable partner and vibrant democracy that has flourished despite CCP efforts to undermine its great success. Taiwan shows what a free China could achieve.

https://www.state.gov/on-the-mass-arrests-of-democracy-advocates-in-hong-kong/

Anonymous ID: 6360a3 Jan. 7, 2021, 8:08 a.m. No.12377632   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>7812 >>7890

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Acting Secretary Wolf Signs Multiple Security Cooperation Agreements with Bahraini Government

 

Release Date:

January 6, 2021

Today, Acting DHS Secretary Chad F. Wolf signed multiple security cooperation agreements that focus on facilitating secure trade and travel with the Kingdom of Bahrain. Acting Secretary Wolf and Minister of Interior Lt. General Sheikh Rashed bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa signed the Global Entry (GE) Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) and agreements to increase cooperation on border and cargo security.

 

“I would like to thank the Kingdom of Bahrain for its continued close collaboration and crucial partnership with the United States,” said Acting Secretary Wolf. “These agreements will continue to foster a bilateral approach to our shared security challenges.”

 

The Global Entry MOC extends eligibility benefits to Bahrain and allows CBP to continue to work with Bahrain to finalize standard operation procedures and other technical documents required to support a full Global Entry arrangement.

 

The bilateral border security and cargo security agreements will enable DHS and the Kingdom of Bahrain to work together more closely to detect potential threats to border and national security, while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.