Hong Kong’s recognition of refugee status is no guarantee of protection for those who need it

Hong Kong’s recognition of refugee status is no guarantee of protection for those who need it
Victoria Wisniewski Otero says while a welcome development, the city’s landmark recognition of a Syrian refugee points to flaws in the system, which often leaves verified asylum seekers stuck in limbo
Corrupt officials want to flee, as do the old and even peddlers, so naturally the Communists don’t
China’s leaders have assumed the full powers of the ruler, but absolute power leads to absolute corruption, meaning that constraints on those in power are needed to limit their abuse of power. China is no democracy and its constitution is riddled with problems. Xi Jinping wants to "put power in the cage of the system" to control China's 1.3 billion people. To protect human rights, China must carry out comprehensive constitutional reform. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.