Foreign Secretary issues statement on the unjustifiable action taken against Hong Kong Watch

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a statement on the unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Hong Kong Watch on 14 March 2022.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:

The unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based NGO Hong Kong Watch is clearly an attempt to silence those who stand up for human rights in Hong Kong.

The Chinese Government and Hong Kong authorities must respect the universal right to freedom of speech, and uphold that right in Hong Kong in accordance with international commitments, including the Joint Declaration.

Attempting to silence voices globally that speak up for freedom and democracy is unacceptable and will never succeed.

Liz Truss also posted a tweet on Twitter on 14 March 2022 about her statement condemning attempts by the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to silence critics overseas.

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