‘A Global Tragedy’: Think Tanks in 39 Countries Denounce Hong Kong Security Law, Call for International Response

A police officer raises his pepper spray handgun as he detains a man during a march against the national security law at the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2020. Tyrone Siu/Reuters

An international group of think tanks from 39 countries has signed a letter in support of the Hong Kong people and condemning the actions of the Chinese Communist Party for imposing a draconian national security law on the city.

“We stand with the people of Hong Kong as they attempt to protect their freedoms and rights and believe a strong global response is critical,” says the letter, signed by member organizations of the Economic Freedom of the World Network, which is led by Canada’s Fraser Institute.