U.S. condemns arrest of 47 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists charged with subversion conspiracy CBS News


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Hong Kong leader compares protests to U.S. Capitol riots U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the arrest and charging of the democracy advocates in a tweet and called for their immediate release. "Political participation and freedom of expression should not be crimes," the top U.S. diplomat said. "The U.S. stands with the people of Hong Kong." 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. — Secretary Antony...