Brussels 23.06.2021 “The closure of Apple Daily’s Hong Kong (pictured) operations clearly shows how the National Security Law imposed by Beijing is being used to stifle freedom of the press and the free expression of opinions. Its closing seriously undermines media freedom and pluralism, which are essential for any open and free society. The erosion…
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Christie’s: $25-35M Sakura diamond
Brussels 22.05.2021 The Sakura diamond a massive 15.81 carat purple-pink internally flawless gemstone is expected to gain between $25-35 million when it goes on sale at Christie’s in Hong Kong on Sunday, May 23. VIDEO: The Sakura diamond — a massive 15.81 carat purple-pink internally flawless gemstone — is expected to fetch between $25-35 million…
Hong Kong: EU expresses «grave concerns»
“The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress adopted the National Security Law in Hong Kong on 30 June and subsequently promulgated it in Hong Kong the same day. The European Union reiterates its grave concerns about this law which was adopted without any meaningful prior consultation of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council and civil society….
EU-China Summit videoconference
European Union and China held their 22nd bilateral Summit via videoconference on 22 June 2020. President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by High Representative Josep Borrell, hold the Summit meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang followed by exchanges with Chinese President Xi…
EU «grave concerns» over China leap in Hong Kong
Today the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell has issued the Declaration on behalf of the European Union on Hong Kong: “The EU expresses its grave concern at the steps taken by China on 28 May, which are not in conformity with its international commitments (Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984) and the Hong Kong Basic Law….
Hong Kong extradition bill withdrawn
The embattled Hong Kong leader announced on September 4 that she was withdrawing a controversial extradition bill that would have given Beijing the power to move people away into Republic of China‘s legal system. The bill that sparked the huge ongoing anti-government protests, which are now in their third month, but abandoning the bill for…
UK Consulate employee detained in China
The UK “extremely concerned” by reports an employee of its Consulate in Hong Kong has been detained in China, according to AFP news agency. #BREAKING UK says 'extremely concerned' by reports an employee of its consulate in Hong Kong has been detained in China pic.twitter.com/QekRnNSiw1 — AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 20, 2019 A staff member from the…
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