EU shouldn't cease dialogue with China over Hong Kong: Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Credit: Reuters Photo

China's decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong is no reason for the European Union to sever dialogue with the world's second-biggest economy, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.

"It is important that EU member states are trying to find a common policy toward China and a common answer," Merkel said during a news conference with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.

"This is very important for me. (But) this is no reason not to remain in dialogue with China."

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