Hong Kong version of the National Security Law | European Union says arrest incident reflects Hong Kong no longer allows political pluralism

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Author: Cheng Yihua

2021-01-06 20:52

Last update date: 2021-01-06 20:53

After more than 50 pan-democrats in Hong Kong were arrested by the police on suspicion of violating the National Security Law on the morning of January 6, the European Union called on the Hong Kong government to release the arrested persons on the same day, saying that the incident reflected that Hong Kong no longer allows political diversity.

EU Foreign Affairs Spokesman Peter Stano pointed out that the EU is considering the best response measures and does not rule out imposing sanctions on China.

Stano stated at the press conference that the arrest sent a message that "Hong Kong no longer allows political diversity." He criticized the Hong Kong National Security Law for managing dissent and stifling the human rights and political freedom of Hong Kong people. He called on the Hong Kong government to immediately release all The arrested person, he also said that the European Union "is currently analyzing the situation to determine how to respond. There are other different possibilities, such as sanctions."

▼More than 50 pro-democracy candidates were arrested▼

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Australian Foreign Minister Payne said on the same day that the Australian government is concerned about the incident and the Consulate General in Hong Kong closely monitors the development of the situation.

She pointed out that Australia has continued to express concern that the Hong Kong National Security Act has eroded Hong Kong’s autonomy, democratic principles and the rule of law.

More than 50 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong were arrested by the police on the morning of the 6th. They were accused of participating in or holding the 2020 pro-democracy primaries and suspected of violating the crime of "subverting state power" in the "Hong Kong National Security Act."

Except for those who were in custody or exiled overseas, all 52 candidates in the primary election were arrested on the 6th, including the initiator Dai Yaoting.

Hua Chunying, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed support for the Hong Kong police to perform their duties in accordance with the law.

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