Berlin: Germany expects China to respect rule of law in Hong Kong

Germany expects China to respect the rule of law in Hong Kong, a government spokeswoman said on Wednesday, after security legislation proposed by Beijing has raised international alarm over freedoms in the former British crown colony.

Hong Kong should retain a high degree of autonomy, Ulrike Demmer said at a regular news conference when asked about the proposed security laws.

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