Foreign minister of Germany meeting with executives of Hong Kong democratic groups China rebound September 10, 21:59

German Foreign Minister Mars met with executives from a protesting Hong Kong democratic organization, and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “It is wrong to do a political show using splitting molecules,” rebelled strongly against Germany. did.

On the 9th, Mr. Huang Yong, an executive of the Hong Kong democratic group "Hong Kong Shuji", visited Germany to meet support for the protests that continued in Hong Kong and met with Foreign Minister Mars.

Mr. Huang was prosecuted last month for leading the protest “Umbrella Movement” held in Hong Kong five years ago and inciting participation in illegal gatherings in this protest, and this month after bail. I was temporarily restrained on the 8th.

Prior to the meeting, Foreign Minister Mars posted on Twitter on the 9th, “It is a good sign that Mr. Huang has become free. Freedom of expression is a basic principle and there should be no restrictions.” It showed an understanding of protests.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chun said, “At the press conference about the meeting of Foreign Minister Mars,“ I will express a firm opposition ”and“ It is big to do a political show that attracts attention using Chinese split molecules. It was a mistake. ”

He also pointed out that German Chancellor Merkel just visited China last week and said, “I encourage Foreign Minister Maas to help develop bilateral relations and not destroy the relationship,” so as not to interfere with Hong Kong's problems. Requested.