European Union repeats grave concerns on national security law for HK

The European Union said today it reiterated its grave concerns on China's moves to impose a national security law on Hong Kong.

The concerns were expessed in a statement.

The European Union and China held their 22nd bilateral Summit via videoconference today.

President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by High Representative Josep Borrell, held the summit meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang followed by exchanges with President Xi Jinping.

“On Hong Kong, the EU reiterated its grave concerns at steps taken by China to impose national security legislation from Beijing and considers those steps not in conformity with the Hong Kong Basic Law and China’s international commitments, and put pressure on the fundamental rights and freedoms of the population protected by the law and the independent justice system.'

Vn der Leyen said there would be “very negative consequences” if China imposes the law.

She did not say what the consequences will be. 

“For the EU, human rights and freedoms are non-negotiable.”-The Standard