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This Article is From Jul 20, 2020

UK Suspends Hong Kong Extradition Treaty "Immediately, Indefinitely" Over Security Law

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed the widely expected move in parliament, and also said London would extend its arms embargo on "potentially lethal weapons" to the financial hub.

UK Suspends Hong Kong Extradition Treaty "Immediately, Indefinitely" Over Security Law
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed the widely expected move in parliament
London:

Britain on Monday suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong "immediately and indefinitely" in response to China's introduction of a controversial new security law in the territory.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed the widely expected move in parliament, and also said London would extend its arms embargo on "potentially lethal weapons" to the financial hub.

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