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Joshua Wong: He was imprisoned at the age of 24. Today, he is 30. And his freedom is still nowhere in sight. What is happening to Joshua Wong is deeply disturbing. A young man who stood up for democracy and freedom in Hong Kong has been imprisoned continuously since 2020. Now, he has been sentenced to a further ten years in prison. On 5 November, the European Union issued a clear statement on the matter. It condemned the conviction as politically motivated and called for Joshua Wong's immediate release. But what is at stake goes far beyond the fate of one individual. It is about the credibility of international agreements and whether the rule of law and international commitments still carry any weight. The Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 and the principle of "One Country, Two Systems" were clear commitments. Hong Kong was supposed to retain its autonomy, its freedoms and its own legal system. When such agreements are not honoured, trust is severely undermined. I am therefore also taking the latest developments as a reason to draw a personal consequence: I have decided to cancel, for the time being, my trip to Hong Kong and Macau, which had already been planned and booked for July 2027, following the elections in Hong Kong. I see no point in travelling there to be presented with assurances that the principle of "One Country, Two Systems" is being upheld, while the reality for people like Joshua Wong tells a completely different story. Dialogue with China remains important. But dialogue must not mean turning a blind eye to breaches of international agreements and restrictions on fundamental freedoms. Trust is built on reliability. And reliability means, above all, honouring one's commitments. My solidarity is with Joshua Wong and all those in Hong Kong who peacefully stand up for freedom, democracy and the rule of law.