November 14, 2014
During the past 50 days, numerous Hong Kong residents and students have joined the umbrella movement, demanding universal suffrage. These protesters have demonstrated courageous morality and a resilient commitment to non-violence that has won wide respect from the international community. Despite all efforts from the students, the Hong Kong government refuses to budge.
We remain skeptical of the Hong Kong government’s promise to present to the central government the current situations regarding Beijing’s August 31 decision to reject full Hong Kong democracy. At the same time, Hong Kong government has intentionally demonized the umbrella movement for its commitment to democracy and universal suffrage. These acts of the Hong Kong government have blocked the passage to achieve a breakthrough by both parties for promoting democracy. Under these circumstances, it is a right decision for the Hong Kong students to travel to Beijing to appeal to the Central Government and for a possible dialogue with the Central Government. Peaceful Hong Kong Initiative groups have no reservation to support this rational initiative. We welcome and appreciate such an active move and tactics.
However, we must realize that such an appeal to Beijing would be a big challenge full of risks, difficulties and even dangers. The official Chinese state-run newspaper, the Global Times has criticized this appeal and labeled it illegal, hinting further blockage to this student-led initiative seeking universal suffrage in Hong Kong. In order to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the appeal initiative by Hong Kong students, we call for global attention to this peaceful move, urging the Chinese government to respect the legitimate rights of the Chinese citizens guaranteed by the Chinese constitution. The government should allow the students to travel to Beijing and ensure their personal safety. The Chinese government should be genuine in carrying out this dialogue with students from Hong Kong.
Initiating Organization:
Contacts:
Dr. YANG Jianli
(International Community, Oversea Democratic Movements)
857-472-9039 yangjianli001@
Dr. TENG Biao (Chinese Human Rights, International Community)
617-396-6099 tengbiao89@gmail.
Mr. HU Jia (Mainland China)
0135-0109-1828
Mr. YANG Sen-hong (Taiwan)
0922-884-138 yang0509@gmail.
Ms. Gloria Fung (International Community, Oversea Hong Kong Citizens)
416-706-0111 gylfung@gmail.com
Mr. TO Kwan Hang (Hong Kong)
9709-4567 andrewto@cpa.com
Mr. Henry Chau (Oversea Hong Kong Citizens)
604-202-2324 henryshchau@
Mr. Scott Chiang (Macau)
turningtool@gmail.com
Mr. Bob Fu (International Community, Christian Churches)
267-265-6087 bobfu@chinaaid.
Ms. Theresa Chu (Taiwan)
0928433204 Attorney@
Mr. Enghebatu Togochog (South Mongolia)
917-698-4367 enghebatu@gmail.
Ms. Zubayra Shamseden (Uyghur)
zshams@uhrp.org
Ms. Tenzin Dolkar (Tibet)
917-664-5530 tendolkarsft@
Ms. Mary Yang (Taiwan)
+886 0920080320 maryyang0621@gmail.com
Mr. ZHONG JinJiang (Australia)
zhongjinjiang@googlemail.com
Mr. ZHANG Xiaogang (Australia)
xiaogangz@acm.org