EU annual report reviews Hong Kong in 2025

The European Commission and the High Representative have published the 2025 annual report on Hong Kong’s political, legal, economic and EU relations developments.

• The report covers political repression, national security laws, court cases, elections, press freedom, civil society, LGBTIQ+ rights, and external relations in Hong Kong during 2025, including the Jimmy Lai verdict, Joshua Wong charge, and the veto of the Same-sex Partnerships Bill.
• It also summarises economic performance and EU-Hong Kong relations, noting 3.5% GDP growth, 1,770 EU companies active in Hong Kong, and EUR 27.7 billion in bilateral goods trade.
• This is an annual EU institutional report, not a first-time commercial announcement; it includes references to prior statements, policies, and external developments rather than a single new deal.