Hong Kong

HISF 2019
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Halifax Forum’s Van Praagh on Key 2019 Takeaways, Democracy & New China Strategy Initiative

Peter Van Praagh, the president of the Halifax International Security Forum, discusses key takeaways from the 2019 gathering in Nova Scotia, Canada, the fight for democracy in Hong Kong and around the world, and the Forum’s year-long effort to craft a global China strategy with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at 2019 Halifax International Security Forum. Our coverage was sponsored by Boeing and Leonardo DRS.

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Hong Kong Activist Chan on Struggle for Democracy, Need for Global Support

Figo Chan, vice convener for Hong Kong’s Civil Human Rights Front and organizer of the 2 million person march for democracy in June 2019, discusses Hong Konger’s struggle for democracy, the need for global support for justice and legislative elections with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the 2019 Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada. Our coverage was sponsored by Boeing and Leonardo DRS. Chan accepted the HISF’s annual John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service what was awarded to the people of Hong Kong.

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Canada’s Sajjan on Defense Spending Increase, Priorities, Programs & Human Rights

Harjit Singh Sajjan, Canada’s new reappointed minister of national defense, discusses the Trudeau government’s plan to sharply increase defense spending, national security priorities, equipment and infrastructure modernization programs and Canada’s growing advocacy for human rights and democracy worldwide with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada. Our coverage was sponsored by Boeing and Leonardo DRS.

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Emily Lau on Hong Kong’s Democracy Drive, How to Support Protesters, Standing Up to China

Emily Lau, the former chairperson and current chair of the foreign affairs committee of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, discusses Hong Kong’s drive for democracy, how the world can support protesters and standing up to China with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the 2019 Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada. Our coverage was sponsored by Boeing and Leonardo DRS.