EU Urges China to Respect Hong Kong Autonomy

EU Urges China to Respect Hong Kong Autonomy
European Council President Charles Michel speaks during a news conference following an EU-Japan videoconference summit at the European Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on May 26, 2020. Francisco Seco/Reuters
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BRUSSELS—China must respect Hong Kong’s autonomy, the European Union said on May 26, amid controversy over Chinese plans to adopt a national security law for the city.

“We attach great importance to the preservation of Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy in line with the Basic Law and international commitments,” European Council President Charles Michel, who represents European governments, said.