China has systematically crushed popular protests in Hong Kong along with civil society, free elections, and the independent media. Beijing's promise of 50 years of autonomy for Hong Kong is gone, and in its place are China loyalists and governing bodies that lack legitimacy. Sanctions and shaming are about all the US and other concerned governments have to influence China's policies.

32 - Destroying Democracy: China in Hong Kong

The Global Citizen podcast addresses foreign affairs from a human-interest standpoint, meaning that principles of social justice, environmental stewardship, protection and promotion of human rights, and peace frame the analysis. Greed, injustice, and violence are my targets; and diplomacy focused on engagement is the preferred strategy for transcending differences. As Einstein said, &ldquo;those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act.&rdquo;

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The Global Citizen podcast addresses foreign affairs from a human-interest standpoint, meaning that principles of social justice, environmental stewardship, protection and promotion of human rights, and peace frame the analysis. Greed, injustice, and violence are my targets; and diplomacy focused on engagement is the preferred strategy for transcending differences. As Einstein said, “those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act.”

The Global Citizen podcast addresses foreign affairs from a human-interest standpoint, meaning that principles of social justice, environmental stewardship, protection and promotion of human rights, and peace frame the analysis. Greed, injustice, and violence are my targets; and diplomacy focused on engagement is the preferred strategy for transcending differences. As Einstein said, “those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act.”

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32 - Destroying Democracy: China in Hong Kong

32 - Destroying Democracy: China in Hong Kong