Paul Harris: Human Rights Are Not “Western Values”
Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday, following a verdict that described him as being “affiliated with Western values.”
Paul Harris, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, argues that human rights are not Western constructs and highlights China’s crucial role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This video places the case in historical context, examining universal values, international law, and China’s contribution to modern human rights principles.
