European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao
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Hong Kong:
The EU urges Jimmy Lai’s immediate and unconditional release, and calls on Hong Kong authorities to restore press freedom and end the prosecution of journalists. link.europa.eu/4fBjQQ
The EU urges Jimmy Lai’s immediate and unconditional release, and calls on Hong Kong authorities to restore press freedom and end the prosecution of journalists. link.europa.eu/4fBjQQ
Hong Kong: Spokesperson Statement on the sentencing of Jimmy Lai
The EU deplores the heavy prison sentence of 20 years imposed on British citizen and media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai by the Hong Kong High Court on 9 February 2026. The EU reiterates its call for the imm...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Hong Kong:
The EU urges Jimmy Lai’s immediate and unconditional release, and calls on Hong Kong authorities to restore press freedom and end the prosecution of journalists. link.europa.eu/4fBjQQ
The EU urges Jimmy Lai’s immediate and unconditional release, and calls on Hong Kong authorities to restore press freedom and end the prosecution of journalists. link.europa.eu/4fBjQQ
'Pleasure to meet H.E. Shaikh Saoud Al Mualla, Consul General of the UAE to 🇭🇰.
Interesting discussion on HK’s vital role as a global financial & trade hub and the importance of it maintaining its openness & a large, diverse talent pool.' - Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
Interesting discussion on HK’s vital role as a global financial & trade hub and the importance of it maintaining its openness & a large, diverse talent pool.' - Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 1:35 AM
'Pleasure to meet H.E. Shaikh Saoud Al Mualla, Consul General of the UAE to 🇭🇰.
Interesting discussion on HK’s vital role as a global financial & trade hub and the importance of it maintaining its openness & a large, diverse talent pool.' - Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
Interesting discussion on HK’s vital role as a global financial & trade hub and the importance of it maintaining its openness & a large, diverse talent pool.' - Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
'Pleasure to meet & formally congratulate @KerryPoon on her position as Head of 🇭🇰 Protocol. The professionalism of the protocol service is much appreciated 🙏. Looking forward to working closely together!' - Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 8:46 AM
'Pleasure to meet & formally congratulate @KerryPoon on her position as Head of 🇭🇰 Protocol. The professionalism of the protocol service is much appreciated 🙏. Looking forward to working closely together!' - Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
'Great honour to welcome José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission & Prime Minister of Portugal. Tgt with the EU Heads of Mission, we had an insightful exchange on EU–China relations and the future of 🇪🇺-🇭🇰relations amidst increasing geopolitical volatility.' (1/2)
January 29, 2026 at 5:58 AM
'Great honour to welcome José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission & Prime Minister of Portugal. Tgt with the EU Heads of Mission, we had an insightful exchange on EU–China relations and the future of 🇪🇺-🇭🇰relations amidst increasing geopolitical volatility.' (1/2)
“Best wishes to you all from the 🇪🇺 EU Office Team to Hong Kong and Macao for 2026! May it be filled with enduring health and peace, new adventures & good fortunes.” - Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 7:57 AM
“Best wishes to you all from the 🇪🇺 EU Office Team to Hong Kong and Macao for 2026! May it be filled with enduring health and peace, new adventures & good fortunes.” - Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
#G7 Foreign Ministers & EU HR/VP Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong.
➡️Full statement: g7.canada.ca/en/news-and-...
➡️Full statement: g7.canada.ca/en/news-and-...
December 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
#G7 Foreign Ministers & EU HR/VP Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong.
➡️Full statement: g7.canada.ca/en/news-and-...
➡️Full statement: g7.canada.ca/en/news-and-...
Hong Kong: Statement by the Spokesperson on the verdict in the Jimmy Lai case (15 December 2025)
➡For full statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/hong-ko...
➡For full statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/hong-ko...
December 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Hong Kong: Statement by the Spokesperson on the verdict in the Jimmy Lai case (15 December 2025)
➡For full statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/hong-ko...
➡For full statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/hong-ko...
'Great pleasure exchanging with Estonian Amb to 🇨🇳, H.E. Hannes Hanso, about the significance of 🇪🇺 contribution to 🇭🇰 economy & society, imp of 🇭🇰 keeping its remaining uniqueness & the high potential of EU contribution to 🇲🇴 econ diversification.' (1/2) - 🇪🇺 Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
'Great pleasure exchanging with Estonian Amb to 🇨🇳, H.E. Hannes Hanso, about the significance of 🇪🇺 contribution to 🇭🇰 economy & society, imp of 🇭🇰 keeping its remaining uniqueness & the high potential of EU contribution to 🇲🇴 econ diversification.' (1/2) - 🇪🇺 Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
"Very good meeting with Amb of Ukraine to China Olexander Nechytaylo. The EU is Ukraine’s largest supporter & will continue to support 🇺🇦 for as long as it takes. Any peace deal must be just, comprehensive & lasting with viable security guarantees" @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"Very good meeting with Amb of Ukraine to China Olexander Nechytaylo. The EU is Ukraine’s largest supporter & will continue to support 🇺🇦 for as long as it takes. Any peace deal must be just, comprehensive & lasting with viable security guarantees" @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
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Hong Kong: We are deeply saddened by the loss of life in the Tai Po fire tragedy in Hong Kong. Our heartfelt thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected.
The EU stands in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong at this difficult time
The EU stands in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong at this difficult time
November 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Hong Kong: We are deeply saddened by the loss of life in the Tai Po fire tragedy in Hong Kong. Our heartfelt thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected.
The EU stands in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong at this difficult time
The EU stands in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong at this difficult time
"Absolutely delighted to exchange with Maestro Daniel Harding and 🇭🇰 star pianist Aristo Sham after a wonderful concert featuring Rome's outstanding Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia." (1/2) @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
"Absolutely delighted to exchange with Maestro Daniel Harding and 🇭🇰 star pianist Aristo Sham after a wonderful concert featuring Rome's outstanding Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia." (1/2) @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
“Great to be back to Macao 🇲🇴! Warm thanks to Sec for Economy and Finance Tai Kin Ip, for exchanging about economic diversification, Hengqin, and on how EU 🇪🇺 can contribute further to Macao’s development and continued attractiveness." (1/2) @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
“Great to be back to Macao 🇲🇴! Warm thanks to Sec for Economy and Finance Tai Kin Ip, for exchanging about economic diversification, Hengqin, and on how EU 🇪🇺 can contribute further to Macao’s development and continued attractiveness." (1/2) @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
“Museums are so important & good access to them is essential. Great to be on the inaugural⛴️to W. Kowloon (also doggy friendly)! Diversity, openness & a wide cultural offering are vital to a vibrant international city & 🇪🇺 will continue contributing in HK!" @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
“Museums are so important & good access to them is essential. Great to be on the inaugural⛴️to W. Kowloon (also doggy friendly)! Diversity, openness & a wide cultural offering are vital to a vibrant international city & 🇪🇺 will continue contributing in HK!" @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
"Good exchange with Head of HK’s ETO in Brussels Shirley Yung on strengthening 🇪🇺-🇭🇰 relations (EU is one of largest investors/ trading partners & largest foreign business community in HK), importance of HK retaining its uniqueness & addressing issues of concern." - Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"Good exchange with Head of HK’s ETO in Brussels Shirley Yung on strengthening 🇪🇺-🇭🇰 relations (EU is one of largest investors/ trading partners & largest foreign business community in HK), importance of HK retaining its uniqueness & addressing issues of concern." - Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social
"Pleased to speak at the Amfori’s Asia Sustainability Summit 2025! In a volatile global landscape, the EU is as an anchor of stability & predictability that promotes fair, sustainable & open trade." (1/3) Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
"Pleased to speak at the Amfori’s Asia Sustainability Summit 2025! In a volatile global landscape, the EU is as an anchor of stability & predictability that promotes fair, sustainable & open trade." (1/3) Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
In a SCMP front-page interview on 3 November, Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social encouraged more HK students to choose Europe as higher education destination, highlighting academic excellence, affordable tuition as well as 4,500+ English-taught programmes. (1/3)
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
In a SCMP front-page interview on 3 November, Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social encouraged more HK students to choose Europe as higher education destination, highlighting academic excellence, affordable tuition as well as 4,500+ English-taught programmes. (1/3)
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Great to catch up again with my ex boss, the brilliant Pascal Lamy! Always a fountain of global wisdom. 🌍🤝.
November 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Great to catch up again with my ex boss, the brilliant Pascal Lamy! Always a fountain of global wisdom. 🌍🤝.
“Pleased to speak at the Digital Product Passport workshop organised by GS1 HK. DPP will redefine the environmental & social impact transparency of consumer products." (1/2)
- Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
- Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
“Pleased to speak at the Digital Product Passport workshop organised by GS1 HK. DPP will redefine the environmental & social impact transparency of consumer products." (1/2)
- Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
- Amb @ harveyrouse.bsky.social
“Honoured and delighted to host Herman Van Rompuy, former President of the European Council and former Prime Minister of 🇧🇪, with 🇪🇺 Heads of Missions today with special thanks to the Consul-General of Belgium, David Lomastro.” - Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/2)
October 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
“Honoured and delighted to host Herman Van Rompuy, former President of the European Council and former Prime Minister of 🇧🇪, with 🇪🇺 Heads of Missions today with special thanks to the Consul-General of Belgium, David Lomastro.” - Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/2)
Team EU Office was proud to support today the 2025 Sanctuary Runners Global Solidarity Run in Hong Kong organised by the Consulate General of Ireland to Hong Kong and Macao to show solidarity with people who are forcibly displaced and those living in extreme poverty.
October 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Team EU Office was proud to support today the 2025 Sanctuary Runners Global Solidarity Run in Hong Kong organised by the Consulate General of Ireland to Hong Kong and Macao to show solidarity with people who are forcibly displaced and those living in extreme poverty.
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Two-thirds of countries have moved away from the death penalty. 130 UN members call for a global pause. Those still using it are increasingly isolated. The death penalty has no place in the 21st century.
Joint Statement by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social and Council of Europe: link.europa.eu/8V96bq
Joint Statement by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social and Council of Europe: link.europa.eu/8V96bq
October 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Two-thirds of countries have moved away from the death penalty. 130 UN members call for a global pause. Those still using it are increasingly isolated. The death penalty has no place in the 21st century.
Joint Statement by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social and Council of Europe: link.europa.eu/8V96bq
Joint Statement by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social and Council of Europe: link.europa.eu/8V96bq
“Great to catch up with Jens Eskelund, Maersk China Managing Director & President of the European Chamber of Commerce in China! 🇭🇰-🇪🇺 trade reached €67b (HK$611 billion) last year.” - Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/2)
October 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
“Great to catch up with Jens Eskelund, Maersk China Managing Director & President of the European Chamber of Commerce in China! 🇭🇰-🇪🇺 trade reached €67b (HK$611 billion) last year.” - Amb @harveyrouse.bsky.social (1/2)
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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival and best wishes from the entire EU Office team! May this celebration bring you joyful moments 😊 with your loved ones and good fortune under the full moon 🌕! 中秋節快樂! (1/2)
October 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival and best wishes from the entire EU Office team! May this celebration bring you joyful moments 😊 with your loved ones and good fortune under the full moon 🌕! 中秋節快樂! (1/2)