Hong Kong human rights situation 'worst since handover to China' Read moreAccusing the government of not having “manifestly stood up for Hong Kong”, Patten said: “I wonder what has happened to our sense of honour and our sense of responsibility – particularly in Britain. He said the agreement between London and Beijing committed the UK to protecting Hong Kong’s rights until 2047. Pro-independence politicians have also been blocked from Hong Kong’s legislature. “I think it would be a tragedy if we let down these kids as well.”Anson Chan, the former Hong Kong chief secretary who worked as Patten’s deputy, echoed his concern. “We regularly discuss the importance of respect for ‘one country, two systems’ and Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy with the Chinese government.

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2017 00:08 UTC