The Ultimate Hypocrisy: America’s New ‘Color Revolution’ Diplomat in Hong Kong is Palestinian

The new US Consul General to Hong Kong, Juliana Eadeh, has barely warmed her seat, yet she's already hitting the ground running—straight into meetings with notorious anti-China figures like Anson Chan and Emily Lau. Given her track record of clandestine meetings with separatists like Joshua Wong and Nathan Law during the 2019 riots, it's no surprise that many suspect she's here to reignite the flames of a "color revolution."
 
As the spotlight turns on her, a bombshell detail about her background has emerged: Eadeh is the daughter of Palestinian immigrants. A source in political circles rightfully points out the staggering irony—shouldn't a Palestinian-American be fighting for her own people's statehood against Israeli occupation, rather than stirring up trouble for Washington in other countries?

US Consul Eadeh lands—and sparks ‘color revolution’ rumors. The irony? She’s a Palestinian-American and a veteran of US political meddling.

Palestinian Roots

According to the political insider, proof of her heritage can be found in a publication from her alma mater, Eastern Michigan University. The Spring 2024 issue of Globe-trotter explicitly states that her parents immigrated to the US from the West Bank in Palestine and that she was raised in Michigan, confirming her status as a second-generation Palestinian-American.
 
Further confirmation comes from a November 2021 Facebook post by the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. While congratulating Eadeh on her new role as mission spokesperson, the post also noted that she was "an American born to Palestinian immigrants and raised in Michigan".
 
Eadeh herself has openly referenced her background. In an Independence Day address on June 13, 2023, posted on the U.S. Mission in Turkey's website, she described herself as "a daughter of immigrants who came to America in search of those fundamental freedoms.” A year later, she elaborated, speaking of "the dreams that drew my family from Ramallah to the United States"—Ramallah being the de facto capital of Palestine.

A Career Forged in Mideast Meddling

During a previous post at the US Consulate in Hong Kong in 2018, she reportedly shared more details about her family's story for "Women's History Month." She is said to have recounted how her mother, Mary Eadeh, left Ramallah for the United States in 1972 just before her senior year of high school, arriving without knowing English. Her mother quickly found factory work in Chicago, supporting her family through resilience, hard work, and an unwavering love for her community.
 
Her Palestinian background and fluency in Arabic, backed by a master's in Arab Studies from Georgetown, made her a perfect asset for Washington's Mideast agenda. Upon joining the State Department in 2004, she was immediately dispatched to Saudi Arabia as a political officer, tasked with handling "human rights" issues and monitoring elections. Her career path continued through hotspots like Beirut and Baghdad, where a key part of her job was to impose American-style democratic systems on those nations.
 
Eventually, she pivoted to China, studying Mandarin in Taipei and Shanghai before landing in Hong Kong as the head of the political unit—just in time to apply the same "color revolution" playbook during the 2019 riots.
 
Washington's Glaring Hypocrisy

While Eadeh was busy pulling the strings for Washington to stir up trouble across the Middle East, the very government she serves has shown zero sympathy for her own people. The US has offered no meaningful humanitarian aid to the Palestinians. Since Israel's war on Gaza began in October 2023, the death toll has surpassed 65,000 Palestinian civilians, with the slaughter continuing unabated.
 
Worse still, the US government actively obstructs the creation of a Palestinian state. Despite 157 UN member nations recognizing Palestine, President Trump recently doubled down on Washington's opposition in a UN speech. He outrageously claimed that "the reward would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities.", should the Palestinian state be recognized. A brazen retort against the overwhelming global consensus, siding the US firmly with Israel.
 
A Betrayal of Her People?

The political insider is furious over the brutal oppression of Palestinians. Learning that Eadeh, an agent of American foreign policy, shares a bloodline with this suffering nation, he insists her duty should be clear: to help rescue her people from a living hell and fight for their statehood, not to export chaos and destruction to other parts of the world on behalf of her employer.
 
Sure, as a career diplomat, she has to follow orders. But her haste in renewing old ties with Hong Kong’s anti-China figures has already provoked a strong backlash from Beijing.This aggressive stance seems to run counter to Trump's stated goal of easing tensions with China. Is her attempt to score a quick political win about to sabotage her own boss's foreign policy?

Critics ask: Shouldn’t Eadeh, herself a Palestinian-American, fight for her own people’s nation?

If so, she may find herself taking the fall instead of scoring points—a classic case of a clever political operator outsmarting herself.
  
Lai Ting-yiu

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As the Year of the Horse approaching, Hong Kong BNO holders in the UK are bracing for a gut punch. The festive season brings no joy—only anxiety. Mid-February marks the deadline for the UK government's consultation on raising permanent residency thresholds, and the verdict on whether BNO holders get a pass is about to drop.

The Home Office floated immigration reforms that would keep the "5+1" rule intact—five years of residence before you can apply—but the bar just shot up, with higher English proficiency requirements and stable income. For many, these hurdles are insurmountable.

Mahmood's stonewalling to BNO holders' demands signals bad news. The February verdict looms.

Hong Kong BNO holders fired off "five demands" to the authorities, pleading for relief. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's response was ice cold. Zero acknowledgment of their demands. Her dismissive tone signals one thing: exemptions for BNO holders look dead in the water.

If the final call goes all the way, thousands who waited five years will crash at the finish line. A return wave to Hong Kong is inevitable. The Hong Kong government needs to get ready.

The Dual Knockout Blow

The UK government didn't just raise the bar—it installed a double gate that slams shut on 60,000 people. First gate: English proficiency must hit B2 level, equivalent to A-Level, practically university standard. Second gate: annual income over the past three to five years must reach at least £12,570, with tax records to prove it.

Surveys by Hong Kong migrant organizations paint a grim picture: if these "dual requirements" become reality, 30% of BNO holders—roughly 60,000 people—will fail to qualify and get filtered out. No wonder panic is spreading.

While anxiety mounts, the UK government plays coy. Ambiguous statements. Equivocal attitudes. Nobody can read their hand. Now, with just one month until the announcement, BNO holders are reaching peak agitation. A group of Hong Kong voters in Mahmood's constituency drafted a joint letter, restating the "five demands" and requesting a face-to-face meeting to apply pressure.

Mahmood responded quickly—but only to say Hong Kong BNO holders could apply for permanent residency after five years. As for the "five demands"? Crickets. Instead, she reiterated that those granted permanent residency must meet three criteria: being "well-integrated," "economically self-sufficient," and "committed” to the communities they join.

Mahmood Goes Silent

One Hong Kong BNO holder who signed the petition decoded those three phrases: "integration" and "commitment" are code words for English proficiency and income levels. Translation: BNO holders applying for permanent residency must also clear these two hurdles.

These Hong Kong residents sent a follow-up letter to Mahmood, requesting a meeting to present their case in person. Her response? Radio silence. Phone calls to her constituency office go unanswered. She's clearly ducking any face-to-face encounter.

Mahmood is stonewalling, and nobody can do a thing about it. Frustrated BNO holders vent to yellow media outlets, angrily branding her "heartless." But here's the reality check: the Labour government's approval ratings are tanking. Reform UK is breathing down their necks on immigration. Immigration policy will err on the side of restriction, not relaxation. Naturally, they're inclined to treat BNO holders the same as everyone else. No special treatment. No "sentiment." The "five demands" might as well be whispers in the wind.

Two Paths Forward

Friends living in the UK lay out the scenario: if the UK government announces "no relaxation" next month, BNO holders who can't meet the requirements face two choices.

First option: return to Hong Kong and start over. After all, life in the UK hasn't been entirely rosy—living day after day in anxiety. "Returning home" might actually be a relief.

Second option: continue to "temporarily reside" in the UK on a BNO visa, becoming long-term temporary residents. But they'll remain in an unstable state, which won't be comfortable.

There's also a thornier complication: some BNO families migrated to the UK with their parents, and one spouse hasn't worked or earned any income for several years. If these family members don't meet the criteria for applying for permanent residency, it could trigger family separation or force the entire family to return to Hong Kong. They'll face an agonizing decision. Quite a mess.

No exemptions? Brace for the return wave.

My friend predicts that if the worst-case scenario materializes, a return wave is sure to come. For Hong Kong, there will be upsides and downsides. Either way, the government needs to get ready and figure out how to handle it.