France in Hong Kong

Find out the details of the 26 August 2019 Declaration

"I urge all the parties, and especially the authorities in Hong Kong, to re-establish their dialogue in order to achieve a peaceful outcome to this crisis and bring an end to the escalating violence."

In light of the continuing unrest and the increase in violent incidents in Hong Kong, it is crucial that all sides exercise restraint, reject all kinds of violence, and take urgent steps to de-escalate the situation. It is now more vital than ever to engage in a political process of broad-based and inclusive dialogue, involving all key stakeholders.

On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Napoléon Bonaparte, the Bastille Day celebrations were themed after the First Empire at the official receptions organized on 12 July in Hong Kong and on 15 July in Macau.

On 17 July 2019, the Smart City Consortium, the French Chamber and the MEDEF International taskforce for sustainable city signed an memorandum of understanding to strengthen the relation between France and Hong Kong in the sector of sustainable and smart cities.