China calls European Parliament's HK resolutions a 'publicity stunt'

China said the resolution, which was adopted with 483 votes in favour, nine against and 42 abstentions, was “doomed to fail”. - Reuters

HONG KONG (Reuters): China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong said resolutions passed by the European Parliament on Thursday (June 15) related to the Chinese controlled territory were a "despicable act" and "trampled" on the principles of international law.

The European Parliament's resolution titled "The deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai" urged Hong Kong's government to release and drop charges against the pro-democracy tycoon and other activists.