Article 39 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law states that the right to self-determination is assured by the two international human rights conventions and implementation of the conventions. The threshold for holding referendums in Switzerland is only 50,000 signatures, and wit that citizens can voice their opinion through the ballot box rather than taking to the streets. The people have the right to hold referendums on any public issues. To narrow the gap between rich and poor, improved allocation of resources and limits on power through checks and balances must be imposed. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The CCP is not equipped to deal with high pressure. The 21st century is an era of globalization, and increasing democratization is the latest worldwide trend. The global village promises consensus and peaceful settlement of dispute is the human consensus. This trend is like a mighty river that authoritarian regimes are powerless to resist. Xi Jinping should recognize this fact and cast off past thinking to embrace global unity. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

The relevant provisions of Hong Kong’s Basic Law and the one country, two systems principle note that China cannot interfere in Hong Kong affairs, yet Beijing constantly meddles in internal affairs of the SAR. Article 39 of the Law guarantees the right of the people to self-determination, and the people have the right to referendums on any public issue.. The people of Hong Kong should adhere to their rights and hold a referendum to decide their future. Otherwise when dictatorship becomes a reality, they will be obliged to resist.

The more power entrusted to the government, the more the rights of the people will be threatened. When government agencies break the law and assault the people, the people must inform the government its actions are unconstitutional and consider the use of resistance to counter violent acts. They should begin with peaceful non-cooperation oppose any and all unconstitutional violence. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details.

Nigeria’s government structure should be scrapped in favor of a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, plus a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The government of Nigeria should begin drawing up a basic constitution containing the above features and adhering to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws. The constitution should then be revised as needed to stay in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Once a ceasefire is in place in Syria, the UN should provide the basic principles for a constitution suitable for lasting peaceful development. It should include a structure based on universal values (freedom, democracy, human rights and rule of law), with the four branches (legislative, executive, judicial and procuratoria) and leave Syria with a constitution suitable for prosperity and peaceful development. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Free speech is a universal right, and Mexican authorities' practice of muzzling the voice of the people is like trying to stem the flow of a river. The Mexican government wants to create a monolithic society with a single voice. The people of Mexico should step forward and call for comprehensive constitutional reform to preserve media freedom and prevent the government oligarchy from monopolizing the media, the internet and all other channels of speech. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

The British Government should take action on the sustainable development goals set by the UN for urban planning to develop a tolerant, safe, flexible and sustainable environment for urban and human life. Access to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services for all is essential to attain sustainable development and management of human residences. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Yemen should settle controversy over its government structure by installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland, and a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. Yemen’s government should proceed with crafting a basic constitution with the above features in a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adhere to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and be revised as needed to stay abreast of changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. .

To resolve its civil strife, South Sudan’s government should adopt a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of France, with a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The South Sudanese government should begin drafting a basic constitution with the above features as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should implement the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and be amended as needed to keep up with changing times. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.