EU Parliament votes to revoke Hong Kong's special customs status
The European Parliament has voted on a resolution that could lead to the EU revoking Hong Kong's special customs treatment. Last week, the city concluded its largest national security trial and sentenced 45 anti-government activists, which triggered concerns in the bloc. The vote, which is non-binding, urged the EU to reconsider Hong Kong's trade office in Brussels and impose sanctions on the city's leaders. While the vote has passed, it will not trigger immediate action. Concrete policy decisions, such as sanctions, will be left to the EU’s executive bodies. Will Denselow reports from Brussels.
The European Parliament has voted on a resolution that could lead to the EU revoking Hong Kong's special customs treatment. Last week, the city concluded its largest national security trial and sentenced 45 anti-government activists, which triggered concerns in the bloc. The vote, which is non-binding, urged the EU to reconsider Hong Kong's trade office in Brussels and impose sanctions on the city's leaders. While the vote has passed, it will not trigger immediate action. Concrete policy decisions, such as sanctions, will be left to the EU’s executive bodies. Will Denselow reports from Brussels.
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