[Hong Kong version of the National Security Law] EU intends to restrict the export of sensitive technology to Hong Kong review visa agreement

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Written by: Zhang Zijie

2020-07-25 00:42

After the implementation of the "Minato National Security Law", the doubts of many countries around the world have not been eliminated, and different response measures have been adopted. There is news that the European Union is preparing to restrict the export of sensitive technology to Hong Kong.

Reuters reported on July 24 that the European Union was drafting a document expressing great concern about the relevant legislation. 27 member states reached a consensus to impose sanctions on Hong Kong, including restricting the export of technologies that may be used for large-scale surveillance and suppression to Hong Kong, reviewing and Hong Kong's visa agreement, etc., and the EU will not hold any talks with Hong Kong for the time being. Reports indicate that these measures are expected to take effect on the 28th.

The United Kingdom also announced similar measures on the 20th. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced that it would extend the country’s arms embargo on Hong Kong, saying that the relevant decision means that there will be no potentially lethal exports from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong. Weapons, their parts or ammunition.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on June 29 that it would stop exporting controlled defense equipment to Hong Kong; Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said on the same day that it had revoked Hong Kong’s special status and suspended its preferential treatment laws. , Including export license exemptions.

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