Radical changes to Hong Kong's electoral system: Foreign Secretary's statement
皇冠体育app UK now considers Beijing to be in a state of ongoing non-compliance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:
Beijing鈥檚 decision to impose radical changes to restrict participation in Hong Kong鈥檚 electoral system constitutes a further clear breach of the legally binding Sino-British Joint Declaration.
This is part of a pattern designed to harass and stifle all voices critical of China鈥檚 policies and is the third breach of the Joint Declaration in less than nine months.
皇冠体育app Chinese authorities鈥� continued action means I must now report that the UK considers Beijing to be in a state of ongoing non-compliance with the Joint Declaration - a demonstration of the growing gulf between Beijing鈥檚 promises and its actions.
皇冠体育app UK will continue to stand up for the people of Hong Kong. China must act in accordance with its legal obligations and respect fundamental rights and freedoms in Hong Kong.
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