This deal spits in the face of human rights : Former Hong Kong Governor Lord Patten has called on the EU to scrap its controversial trade agreement with China
Lord Patten said if EU went ahead with economic deal, it would make a mockery of Europe s ambitions to be taken seriously as a global and economic player
53 people were arrested yesterday on suspicion of subversion in Hong Kong
US human rights lawyer John Clancey was among those arrested yesterday
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today threatened sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in the arrests
China's crackdown in Hong Kong escalated dramatically on Wednesday with police arresting more than 50 opposition figures in their largest operation since a draconian security law was imposed on the financial hub. - New security powers - The national security law was imposed on Hong Kong in late June in response to the 2019 protests, targeting acts Beijing deems to be secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.
Opposition figures have linked the arrests to an unofficial primary organized by the pro-democracy camp last year. It is one of the largest crackdowns yet under Beijing's national security law.
Opposition figures have linked the arrests to an unofficial primary organized by the pro-democracy camp last year. It is one of the largest crackdowns yet under Beijing's national security law.
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