[Hong Kong version of the National Security Law] EU announced sanctions on Hong Kong to restrict the export of suppression and monitoring equipment

Instant International

Written by: Zhang Zijie

2020-07-29 03:37

On July 28, the European Union formally imposed sanctions on Hong Kong on the issue of Hong Kong’s national security law, and the 27 member states will also review the visa measures of Hong Kong people.

The European Union expressed great concern about China’s implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, saying that the law would seriously damage Hong Kong’s freedom under the protection of one country, two systems. According to the new measures, the European Union restricts the export of equipment used for suppression and surveillance to Hong Kong. German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass believes that the European Union will treat Hong Kong as a part of mainland China and will not enjoy special treatment on relevant export issues.

At the same time, the governments of member states will relax visa restrictions for Hong Kong people who are interested in seeking refugee status or further education, and may introduce further measures before the end of the year.

Before the announcement of the relevant news, the European Union held talks with Chinese officials earlier on the same day to discuss increasing investment in the Chinese market. Beijing said that the two sides had reached consensus on investment agreements and other issues, while Brussels believed that China would not cooperate on some issues. Attitudes endanger the relationship between the two parties.

Britain, Canada, and Australia, which have left the European Union, announced the suspension of their extradition agreements with Hong Kong earlier. New Zealand joined on the 28th, while China entered countermeasures on the same day, suspending similar agreements with Britain, Australia, and Canada, and emphasizing national security laws. Need to be implemented.

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