The award was presented by the last governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, in recognition of his active promotion of democracy in Hong Kong. The award was presented by the last Governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten. In response, Mr. Lo said that the award should go to all Hong Kong people who have fought for democracy and freedom, and once again called for unity and solidarity against the totalitarian Chinese Communist Party.
The Magnitsky Human Rights Award Ceremony was broadcast live on the Internet yesterday, and was presented by Chris Patten to Luo Guancong, who received the award. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Lo said that the award is a recognition of his efforts to promote democracy, and that he is deeply honored, and that the award also belongs to all those who have actively struggled against it. And today (April 17), Luo Guan Cong also took to Facebook to express his gratitude to Chris Patten, “with very encouraging words to introduce my background and the many brothers and sisters who have contributed to Hong Kong.
He vowed to continue to be a voice for Hong Kong in the international arena,” he said. He also reminded the international community of the importance of the democracy movement in Hong Kong, not just for Hong Kong people, but for all those who struggle for democracy and freedom, and called on democratic countries to unite against totalitarianism, because once the totalitarian government becomes more powerful, democratic values will suffer a great setback.
When Chris Patten presented the award, he praised Luo Guancong as a “brave fighter for democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Hong Kong”, despite the Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown. He pointed out that Hong Kong has been suppressed by China and the freedom is gone, now the democrats in Hong Kong are no longer able to voice their dissent, the Legislative Council is like a “one voice house”, and fewer and fewer people in Hong Kong dare to voice their protest. In spite of this, Mr. Lo has been fighting for and defending democracy, freedom, and human rights for the people of Hong Kong, which he believes will be an important cornerstone for the future success of the resistance in Hong Kong.
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