China warns of firm response if US continues excessive interference in Hong Kong affairs
[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Chinese authorities strongly opposed President Donald Trump's signing of the executive order to revoke Hong Kong's special status.
On the 15th, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying, "Despite China's stern protests, the United States passed a law called the Hong Kong Autonomy Act," and criticized it as "excessive interference in China's internal affairs."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reacted, saying, "This maliciously slanders Hong Kong's National Security Law and threatens China."
The Ministry further emphasized, "The enactment and implementation of China's Hong Kong Security Law fully comply with the Chinese Constitution and the Hong Kong Basic Law," adding, "It is favorable for ensuring Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated, "Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, and the will to oppose external forces' interference in Hong Kong is unwavering," warning, "If the U.S. side continues to insist on interfering in China's internal affairs, China will respond resolutely."
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