Last Hong Kong governor Chris Patten urges EU rethink on ‘miserable’ China pact amid Hong Kong arrests

Hong Kong’s last British governor Chris Patten on Wednesday condemned the roundup by police of 53 opposition figures and demanded the EU cancel its “miserable” investment pact with China. The arrests in Hong Kong were the latest salvo in Beijing’s battle to stamp out opposition in the semi-autonomous business hub, which was controlled by Britain up … Continue reading Last Hong Kong governor Chris Patten urges EU rethink on ‘miserable’ China pact amid Hong Kong arrests