Germany to Stop Exporting Weapons, Dual-Use Products to Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Maas Says

BERLIN (Sputnik) – Germany, as part of the European Union’s reaction to China’s national security law for Hong Kong, will stop exporting weapons and dual-use goods to the region, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said.

Commenting on the adoption by the foreign ministers of a package of measures against the actions of the Chinese authorities, Maas said Europe “must speak with one voice” if it wanted to uphold its values and principles in relations “with such powers as China.”

The national security law for Hong Kong, approved by the Chinese parliament, took effect 30 June. The law sets out rules to prevent, stop and punish four types of crimes committed in Hong Kong, including separatist activities, attempts to undermine state power, terrorist activities, and colluding with foreign states or forces located abroad to endanger national security.

The law caused discontent by anti-government forces in Hong Kong and a number of Western officials, who saw in it Beijing’s desire to tighten control over the autonomy.

Sourse: sputniknews.com