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European Parliament denounces the deterioration of human rights in Hong Kong and calls for boycott of the Winter Olympics Commissioner's Office in Hong Kong: a good situation has been formed

2022-01-21T05:01:45.469Z


On Thursday (20th) local time, the European Parliament passed the resolution "On Violations of Fundamental Freedoms in Hong Kong" with 585 votes in favor, 46 votes against and 41 abstentions.


The European Parliament voted 585 in favor, 46 against and 41 abstentions on Thursday (20th) local time. The resolution "On Violations of Fundamental Freedoms in Hong Kong" was overwhelmingly passed, strongly condemning the deteriorating human rights situation in Hong Kong and demanding the release of the political prisoners in Hong Kong. , and dropped charges against peaceful protesters.

The resolution urges Beijing to repeal the "Hong Kong National Security Law", but also pays attention to the legitimacy of China's attempts to establish authoritarianism at home and abroad, and calls on the European Union to impose sanctions on Hong Kong and mainland officials and companies who harm human rights, and boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics.


The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong issued a statement today (21st), expressing strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition, criticizing the resolution for opening its eyes and talking nonsense, indiscriminately attacking and smearing Hong Kong's democracy and freedom.

The spokesman said that the central government has reviewed the situation and, in response to the chaos and crisis in Hong Kong in recent years, has issued the "Hong Kong National Security Law", improved the SAR election system, and firmly implemented the principle of "patriots ruling Hong Kong". "


The resolution of the European Parliament urges the European Commission and member states to re-examine bilateral agreements on customs cooperation and mutual assistance with the Mainland and Hong Kong in view of the destruction of Hong Kong's autonomous status.

Commissioner's Office: Chinese government is the designer of Hong Kong's democratic system

A spokesman for the Commissioner's Office reiterated that the Chinese government is the designer, founder, promoter and defender of Hong Kong's democratic system, "The European Parliament, in disregard of history and reality, has repeatedly smeared the so-called "democracy and freedom" in order to "brush its sense of existence" Hong Kong, attacking China, is unreasonable, ignorant and shameless!" The Commissioner's Office criticized the European Parliament for following suit and for "exporting democracy", willing to be an accomplice in causing regional chaos and poisoning innocent people. China's internal affairs are extremely absurd.

The Commissioner's Office emphasized that the Chinese people do not believe in evil and are not afraid of evil, "Some unscrupulous politicians have repeatedly resorted to sanctioning, boycotting the Winter Olympics and other despicable tactics to engage in political bullying, which just exposes their arrogance and hysteria. The Great Wall of Steel, built by 1.4 billion Chinese people, is smashed!" The spokesperson reiterated that Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong, and no external forces will be allowed to meddle in it. He advises some politicians in the European Parliament to recognize the general trend, keep silent, and immediately Stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs in any form.

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Source: hk1

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