The European Union has said election delays in Hong Kong risks democratic rights and freedoms - while France has suspended an extradition treaty with the global financial hub.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday (3 August) said a decision to postpone the Hong Kong Legislative Council election by one year "would delay its democratic mandate."
He also took umbrage with moves to disqualify pro-democracy candidates, which he said "weakens Hong Kong's international reputati...
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