Hong Kong gears up for fresh protests, including strikes, transport go-slows and even picnics, as anger boils over a proposed extradition law that would allow people to be sent to China for trial by clarejim GeniusWu
HONG KONG - Hong Kong geared for more protests, including strikes, transport go-slows and even picnics, against a proposed extradition law that would allow people to be sent to China for trial, even as the city’s leader vowed on Tuesday to push ahead with the bill.
In a rare move, prominent business leaders warned that pushing through the extradition law could undermine investor confidence in Hong Kong and erode its competitive advantages. Human rights groups have repeatedly cited the alleged use of torture, arbitrary detentions, forced confessions and problems accessing lawyers in China as reasons why the bill should not proceed.
Some tutorial schools, small hotels, law firms, social welfare workers and nearly 4,000 teachers also said they would go on strike and rally on Wednesday. A Facebook post called on people to enjoy a picnic next to government offices on Wednesday morning, describing the area as “among the best picnic sites”. The post has attracted close to 10,000 responses from people promising to attend.Britain handed Hong Kong back to China in 1997 under a “one-country, two-systems” formula, with guarantees that its autonomy and freedoms, including an independent justice system, would be protected.
“The integrity and independence of legal system are absolutely central to Hong Kong’s future,” said Fred Hu, founder and chairman of China-based private equity firm Primavera Capital Group.“Any missteps could be extremely costly, undermining the confidence of global investors and eroding Hong Kong’s competitive advantages.”
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