Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Condemns Charges Against Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong

On Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke out against the recent arrests and charges made against pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong over the weekend, affirming the solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of Hong Kong.

Blinked tweeted: “We condemn the detention of and charges filed against pan-democratic candidates in Hong Kong’s elections and call for their immediate release. Political participation and freedom of expression should not be crimes. The U.S. stands with the people of Hong Kong.”