By John Q. Hosedrinker I am deeply troubled by the news that Chinese police were allowed into Australia to speak with a woman and then proceeded to breach protocol by forcibly escorting her back to China. It is unacceptable for a foreign law enforcement agency to operate in such a manner on Australian soil. The fact that this woman was targeted under a CCP anti-corruption drive called Operation Fox Hunt raises serious concerns about the sovereignty of Australia and the safety of its residents.
The use of passive language to describe the actions of the Chinese police is concerning. The term “escorted” does not accurately convey the gravity of the situation. It is more akin to kidnapping and should be treated as such. The Australian government must take a strong stance against such blatant disregard for international law and human rights.
The fact that this incident occurred in 2019, right at the beginning of the world waking up to the true nature of China’s authoritarian regime, is telling. It highlights the need for vigilance and assertiveness when dealing with the Chinese government and its police force. Australia cannot afford to be complacent or easily pushed over by any superpower, especially not one with a track record of human rights abuses.
The lack of a swift and firm response from the Australian government is disappointing. This is a clear violation of Australian sovereignty and a dangerous precedent that should not be allowed to stand. Other nations should take note of what happened in Australia and be cautious about allowing foreign authorities to operate within their borders.
As an Australian, I am ashamed and outraged by this gross mishandling of the situation. The safety and security of all residents, regardless of their nationality, must be protected at all costs. The Australian government must take immediate action to ensure that incidents like this never happen again. It is a stark reminder of the need to stand up against authoritarian regimes and protect our fundamental rights and freedoms. I am deeply disturbed by the news that Chinese police were permitted to enter Australia to speak with a woman and subsequently violated protocol by forcibly escorting her back to China. The actions of the Chinese police in this case cannot be described as a mere “escort”; it was indeed a form of kidnapping that needs to be condemned in the strongest terms possible. Allowing a foreign law enforcement agency to operate in such a manner on Australian soil is a clear infringement on Australia’s sovereignty and raises serious questions about the safety of its residents.
The woman targeted under the CCP’s Operation Fox Hunt, an anti-corruption drive, tells us a lot about China’s authoritarian regime and the extent to which it is willing to go to exert its influence beyond its borders. The fact that this incident occurred in 2019 further underscores the need for heightened vigilance and assertiveness when dealing with China. Australia, like all developed nations, must not be easily influenced or bullied by foreign powers, especially those with a history of human rights violations.
The passivity in the language used to describe the Chinese police’s actions is troubling. It is essential to call this what it is – a blatant violation of international law and human rights. The Australian government’s response to this incident ought to be swift and firm. Failure to do so would set a dangerous precedent and undermine the sovereignty of the nation.
As an Australian, I feel a deep sense of shame and outrage at this shocking turn of events. The safety and security of all individuals within Australian borders must be a top priority, and incidents like this must never be allowed to occur again. This situation serves as a stark reminder of the need to stand firm against authoritarian regimes and protect the rights and freedoms of all individuals, regardless of their nationality. It is imperative that the Australian government takes immediate action to rectify this situation and prevent such violations from happening in the future.