Hong Kong Today, Me Tomorrow?
The Global Implications of a "Local" Crisis.
Date and time
Location
The Parliament, Hall Pro-D
Christiansborg 1218 København DenmarkAbout this event
Series of mass protests have unfolded in Hong Kong since June 2019. Despite the government's forceful crackdown, Hongkongers march on. Why is it important to you and Denmark? How will China impact us if Denmark follows China’s agenda?
Join us to find out.
PROGRAMME:
08:30 Reception and networking. Please arrive early for security check.
09:00 Welcome by Uffe Elbæk, Leader of the Alternative
09:05 Historical Background of Hong Kong by Amon Yiu, Member of Demosisto, Researcher of "Decoding Hong Kong's History"
What is “One Country Two Systems"? What has been promised to HongKongers in 1984 about their democratic future after 1997? And what has happened since then?
09:20 Information Transmission and International Communication by Catrina Ko, Independent Activist, Volunteer from Citizens' Press Conference
As part of Catrina's work, she volunteers at the Citizens' Press Conference, a citizen-led strategic attempt to project the voices of ordinary protesters and act as a counterweight to the Hong Kong and Beijing governments' monopoly on political discourse.
09:35 Chinese Economic Influence around the World by Wade Shepard, author of Ghost Cities of China and On the New Silk Road
How does Chinese geopolitically influence Asia, the Middle East and Europe? Take a look into the Chinese on both the local communities and national economies through their financial means, infrastructure export and their new model of world domination.
09:50 A Journalist's Perspective by Pia Elers Caspersen, Asia Correspondent at Kristeligt Dagblad
How does the China state media influence public opinion in Mainland China? What are the perspectives of business people in China, Hong Kong and Denmark?
10:05 Beijing's "Red Line" in Hong Kong by Trine Christensen, General Secretary of Amnesty International Denmark
10:15 Panel Discussion and Q&A. Moderate by Malene Haakansson, Head of Press of Amnesty International Denmark
10:50 Conclusion and Call For Action
11:00 Thank you
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IMPORTANT: Please arrive early and allow enough time for security check. It may also take sometime to find the venue since Christiansborg is big.
Enter the Parliament complex via the main entrance at Rigsdagsgården, turn left to Proviantpassagen. You will find us behind the door with the sign of 'PROVIANTHUSET'.