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EU statement on the status of Liu Xiaobo

The UK fully supports the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini’s statement on the status of Liu Xiaobo

• From: British Embassy Beijing
• Published: 3 July 2017
• Last updated: 4 July 2017 — See all updates

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In view of the deteriorating health and serious condition of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, the European Union expects the People’s Republic of China to immediately grant him parole on humanitarian grounds and allow him to receive medical assistance at a place of his choosing in China or overseas.

At the same time, we expect China to remove all limitations on the movements of Mr Liu’s wife and family members. They must be able to meet and receive visits from whomever they desire, and be able to freely communicate with the outside world.

Published 3 July 2017
Last updated 4 July 2017 + show all updates

1. 4 July 2017

   Added translation

2. 3 July 2017

   First published.