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U.S. surveillance whistle-blower Edward Snowden is unlikely to receive a fair trial in his country due to loose control of anti-terrorism activities, said Hong Kong commentator Peter Qiu.
Addressing a seminar held in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Qiu said the U.S. government has been working by hook or by crook when it comes to the information they want since the September 11 attacks. Since terrorists are invisible, the government has to keep everyone under surveillance. “The government’s anti-terrorism efforts have gone too far and even the laws cannot handle the mess ,he added.
The U.S. shows no remorse to the surveillance program Prism while they accuse Snowden of treason .“In that case, Snowden will never get a fair triall, Qiu said.
"Civil society is a key player in judicial development and reform activities, he said, “Web security and anti-terrorism measures need to be standardized by law step by step.
It was allegedly said that the U.S. has been keeping watch on China since the cold war. “Right now China has made it clear that Beijing is responsible for Hong Kong’s foreign affairs and defense, Qiu said.
After a brief stay in Hong Kong, Snowden went to Moscow and has been granted temporary asylum in Russia for one year. Had Beijing cooperated with Washington to deport Snowden, Qiu said, the central government would have suffered from a bad reputation for having no human right.
More importantly, Qiu said, Snowden is a hot potato for Hong Kong and Beijing. The central government would love to see him flee to Moscow or anywhere else.
