The European Union expressed anger while Britain and Japan voiced concern on Tuesday after China passed a national security law for Hong Kong that threatens to usher in the starkest changes for the former British colony since its return to China. The law approved earlier by China's mostly rubber-stamp
BRUSSELS/TOKYO - The European Union expressed anger while Britain and Japan voiced concern on Tuesday after China passed a national security law for Hong Kong that threatens to usher in the starkest changes for the former British colony since its return to China.
Despite such the assurances, the European Union has warned of serious consequences over the legislation, which democracy activists, diplomats and some businesses say will jeopardise Hong Kong's semi-autonomous status and its role as a global financial hub. In Tokyo, top government officials called the legislation"regrettable", saying it undermined credibility in the"one country, two systems" formula.
Taiwan's cabinet said in a statement the new law would"severely impact" freedom, democracy and human rights and Taiwan would continue to offer help to people in Hong Kong. "We hope Hong Kong people continue to adhere to the freedom, democracy and human rights that they cherish," Tsai told reporters.
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