Germany Looking At Current Extradition Law With HK

The German government says it is examining whether the current extradition agreement between Germany and Hong Kong will retain its validity should the SAR's planned extradition law be adopted in its current form.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Federal Foreign Office said the recent demonstrations show that a broad section of the population rejects the extradition bill, due to fears it will erode the rule of law and Hong Kong's autonomy.

"These are fears shared by entrepreneurs and legal professionals, as well as by the international community. We, together with our EU partners, have also expressed our concerns to the Hong Kong Government," it said.

The German government said it was waiting to see whether the postponement of the bill's second reading in Legco would have an impact the Hong Kong Government’s timetable.

The final vote on the bill was planned for June 20.