(Clearwisdom.net) Members of the European Parliament expressed concern over
pending legislation in Hong Kong that could affect fundamental freedoms. While
noting that Article 23 was proposed on the pretext of cracking down on
subversive activities, the European Parliament has adopted a resolution which
calls on the Hong Kong Government to ensure that Article 23 "will not be used
to silence opposition, restrict freedom of speech of the press and of
publication, freedom of association, of assembly, of procession and of
demonstration, the right and freedom to form and join trade unions and to
strike, and the right to engage in academic research, literary and artistic
creation and other cultural activities, in accordance with Articles 27 and 34 of
the Basic Law."
The resolution emphasizes that the future development of relations with China
hinges on respect for the full autonomy of Hong Kong. The resolution passed by a
margin of 59 to one, with one abstaining.
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