U.S. and Hong Kong (2004)

U.S. Supports Electoral Reform, Universal Suffrage in Hong Kong

State Department January 9 statement

Following is the text of a statement issued by the Department of State January 9 on democracy in Hong Kong:

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
January 9, 2004

STATEMENT BY RICHARD BOUCHER, SPOKESMAN

Democracy in Hong Kong

Recent events, such as the July 1, 2003 and January 1, 2004 demonstrations, reflect the desire of the people of Hong Kong to advance the democratization process, as provided for under the Basic Law.

The United States strongly supports democracy through electoral reform and universal suffrage in Hong Kong. These will advance economic and social development and are essential to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability within the "one country, two systems" framework.

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