Taiwan calls China to use dialogue, not oppression in HK

president of Taiwan on Wednesday urged China to resolve disputes with people in Hong Kong through dialogue inste of oppression.

President Tsai Ing-wen said at a weekly meeting in Taipei that recent arrests have shown that Beijing can dam foundation of freedom, human rights and rule of law through National Security Law.

Hong Kong police have expanded use of force since law took effect six weeks ago, first arresting protesters with slogans deemed to be in favour of democracy and n activists over online posts.

Earlier this week, Hong Kong police raided Apple Daily newsroom and arrested its founder, media tycoon Jimmy Lai.

Tsai condemned China for imposing a legislation in disregard of Hong Kong's public opinion, which has eroded its commitment of "one country, two systems" under which city was promised certain rights and freedoms t afforded to mainland China for 50 years after its 1997 handover from British rule.

Tsai said "attempts to block will of people are worthless and will t succeed".