Germany suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong, China
(VOVWORLD) - Berlin was ending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, China, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday, just several hours after Hong Kong’s decision to push back local elections by a year.
 German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (Photo: eutoday.net/VNA) |
The extradition agreement between Germany and Hong Kong was signed in 2006. Germany’s decision is said due to Beijing’s new national security law imposed on Hong Kong.
The Chinese Embassy in Berlin issued a statement condemning the move.
Five other countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US have also ended their extradition agreements with Hong Kong.