"The demonstrations in Hong Kong continue in an increasingly tense atmosphere ... I urge all parties, in particular the Hong Kong authorities, to resume the dialogue process in order to find a peaceful solution to this crisis and put an end to the escalation of violence," the French Foreign Ministry press service quoted the Minister as saying. .
Le Drian stressed that France is “deeply committed” to Hong Kong’s basic law and the principle of “one country, two systems”, which guarantee the supremacy of human rights and freedoms and serve as the basis for the region’s economic prosperity.
Earlier, the State Department called on China to maintain Hong Kong’s high autonomy and abandon the violent suppression of protests.
In turn, Beijing advised Washington not to poke its nose into China’s internal affairs.