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China's national security legislation for Hong Kong: Foreign Secretary's statement

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab comments following the passage of national security legislation for Hong Kong through the National People's Congress in Beijing.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab
• Published: 30 June 2020

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Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, said:

Despite the urging of the international community, Beijing has chosen not to step back from imposing this legislation. China has ignored its international obligations regarding Hong Kong. This is a grave step, which is deeply troubling.

We urgently need to see the full legislation, and will use that to determine whether there has been a breach of the Joint Declaration and what further action the UK will take.

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Published 30 June 2020