Published 14:17 IST, September 26th 2020

EU Council President condemns China at UNGA over Uighur, Hong Kong

EU President Charles Michel at UNGA said that Europe does not share the values on which the political and economic system in China is based.

Reported by: Vishal Tiwari
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European Council President Charles Michel on September 25 said that Europe does t share values on which political and ecomic system in China is based. Michel said, as president of bloc, he has often been asked a question that in new rivalry between US and China which side EU is on. His answer was, "EU is on side of fundamental values of democracy, human rights, rule of law, and cooperation."

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'Will continue promoting human rights' 

Michel, while dressing 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said EU is "deeply connected" with United States as both sides share ideals, values, and mutual affection that has been strengned through trials of history. Meanwhile, regarding China, Michel said that EU will t stop promoting respect for universal human rights, including those of mirities such as Uighurs and in Hong Kong, referring to dehumanization of Muslim mirities in Xinjiang and systematic targeting of pro-democracy activists in former British colony.  

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Michel said that China is a crucial partner of European Union in dressing global challenges such as global warming, COVID-19, or debt relief in Africa, and is also an important tre partner and yet EU is determined to rebalance relationship towards "greater reciprocity" and fair competition. " European Union is ultimate force, master of our choices, master of our destiny.  EU needs to be stronger t only for itself, but to contribute to a better world. Our support for United Nations remains as strong as ever," Michel said while concluding his speech. 

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14:17 IST, September 26th 2020