Question for written answer E-004913/2016 to the Commission (Vice-President / High Representative) Rule 130 Mark Demesmaeker (ECR) Subject: VP/HR - Anti-terrorism law in China At the beginning of this year, the Chinese authorities adopted a new anti-terrorism law. This law constitutes a threat to human rights in China and Tibet. Human rights organisations have indicated that the Tibetan minority, in particular, is in danger of persecution. In March, the European Union issued a joint statement with the USA, Canada, Germany and Japan, expressing its concern. 1. Have the Chinese authorities responded to this statement? If so, what was their reply? 2. Has the VP/HR expressed her concern through other diplomatic channels? According to critics, the human rights dialogue between the EU and China is of very limited use, because the EU does not apply any transparent criteria for the purpose of measuring and assessing China’s progress with regard to human rights. 3. Can the VP/HR indicate what priorities she intends to put forward at the next human rights dialogue? 1098266.EN PE 584.890