The European Union expressed on 2 October its concerns about the escalation of violence and continuing unrest in Hong Kong, including the use of live ammunition, that resulted in critical injuries to at least one person.

The EU retaliated in a statement its position that restraint, de-escalation and dialogue are the only way forward.

"Fundamental freedoms, including the right of assembly of Hong Kongers must continue to be upheld and the possibility to hold peaceful demonstrations must be ...