Why America Must Stand Up for Hong Kong's Democracy Movement

July 10, 2014 Topic: DemocracyDomestic Politics Region: China

Why America Must Stand Up for Hong Kong's Democracy Movement

"The human rights of the people of Hong Kong are of great importance to the United States and are directly relevant to United States interests in Hong Kong."

 

Mike Gonzalez, a Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, is former editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal Asia’s editorial page. His book new book, A Race for the Future, will be released on September 2nd. Follow him on Twitter: @Gundisalvus.

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