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<p><em>We remain seriously concerned at events in Hong Kong. The Foreign Secretary
has set out our concerns about the situation in Hong Kong directly with both the Hong
Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam and to the Chinese Foreign Minister, State Councillor
Wang Yi. The Foreign Secretary has made clear that it is essential that protests are
conducted peacefully, within the law, and that the response of the authorities is
proportionate. We expect the Hong Kong authorities to abide by international humanitarian
laws and practices. The UK has consistently called for a robust, independent inquiry
into recent events as a step towards resolution of the situation. Senior officials
have remained in regular contact with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Government and the authorities in Beijing. The leadership in China and Hong Kong is
in no doubt about the strength of UK concern over the current situation in Hong Kong,
and our commitment to seeing the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Joint Declaration
upheld.</em></p>
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