Hong Kong: EU, national security law stifles pluralism

(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, JULY 27 - "We note the outcome of the trial of Tong Ying-kit in Hong Kong, the first person accused of crimes under the Hong Kong national security law. As the EU has already made clear, this law it is used to stifle political pluralism in Hong Kong and the exercise of human rights and political freedoms. " Thus the spokesman for the EU external action service. "The arrests of activists for democracy continue to cause serious concern - he adds -. Put an end to the targeting of those who defend democratic rights, freedoms and values ​​and support the independence of the judiciary". (HANDLE).