 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 by Staff Writers Brussels (AFP) May 22, 2020
The European Union on Friday urged China to respect Hong Kong's freedoms after Beijing proposed a new security law following pro-democracy protests in the semi-autonomous territory. After consulting EU capitals, Brussels' diplomatic chief Josep Borrell issued a statement calling for "the preservation of Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy". Earlier, Premier Li Keqiang had unveiled to China's National People's Congress (NPC) a proposed security law that would drastically reduce Hong Kong's separate legal status. "The European Union has a strong stake in the continued stability and prosperity of Hong Kong under the 'One Country Two Systems' principle," Borrell said. "It attaches great importance to the preservation of Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy, in line with the Basic Law and with international commitments," he added. Under "One Country Two Systems", Hong Kong is part of China but governed as a "Special Administrative Region" under a Basic Law that came into effect when British rule ended in 1997. Pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong have threatened to take to the streets to renew protests that rocked the territory for seven months last year, and drew Beijing's anger. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the proposed security law would "sound the death knell" of Hong Kong's relative freedom. Borrell warned that the European Union will also "continue to follow developments closely". "The EU considers that democratic debate, consultation of key stakeholders, and respect for protected rights and freedoms in Hong Kong would represent the best way of proceeding with the adoption of national security legislation," he said.
US warns India of China 'aggression' at border Washington (AFP) May 20, 2020 The United States on Wednesday accused China of employing border clashes with India to try to shift the status quo, and encouraged New Delhi to resist. Alice Wells, the top US diplomat for South Asia, drew parallels between the growing skirmishes in the Himalayas and Beijing's years of increasing assertiveness in the dispute-rife South China Sea. "For anyone who was under any illusions that Chinese aggression was only rhetorical, I think they need to speak to India," Wells told the Atlantic Coun ... read more
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us. |
del.icio.us
Digg
Reddit
Google
