#China massively curtails #Hongkong’s freedoms. But instead of clearly condemning this injustice, the German foreign service warns 🇩🇪 citizens against criticizing 🇨🇳. This kind of self-censorship is exactly what 🇨🇳 wants. We need to protect our citizens, but not on China’s terms.

— Norbert Röttgen (@n_roettgen) July 6, 2020

When #China calls its violation of an international, #UN registered treaty an internal affair, we have a problem. This problem concerns everyone, who considers respect for entered agreements essential. #Hongkong #SecurityLaw

— Norbert Röttgen (@n_roettgen) July 30, 2020

Using the national #securitylaw as a pretext, #China now cracks down on #Hongkong’s press freedom. Today pro-democracy activist & media tycoon #JimmyLai was arrested. #Europe has to strongly condemn this wrongful act and call for his immediate release.

— Norbert Röttgen (@n_roettgen) August 10, 2020

China aims to repress freedom, democracy & the rule of law in #HongKong. #Europe has to condemn such acts of wrongdoing & stand up for the freedoms of Hong Kong's citizens. It would be disastrous & a huge blow for Europe’s credibility, if #China could rely on us keeping silent.

— Norbert Röttgen (@n_roettgen) May 27, 2020