World News – African Union – China rejects Hong Kong’s criticism of Five Eyes

China responded to recent criticisms of its Hong Kong policy from Australia and other members of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Legian responded to a statement on Hong Kong issued by Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and New Zealand – also known as the Five Eyes Alliance – which expressed « grave concern » after the dismissal of four opposition MPs. From the Hong Kong Parliament.

“Regardless of whether they have five eyes or 10 eyes, if they dare to harm China’s sovereignty, security and development interests, they should beware that their eyes are stomped and blinded,” Zhao said Thursday.. .

The foreign ministers of the five countries said that the Chinese government’s new decision that led to the disqualification of parliamentarians appears to be « part of a coordinated campaign to silence all critical voices ».

The statement said: “China’s action is a clear violation of its international obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration registered with the United Nations. . It violates China’s commitment that Hong Kong enjoy a « high degree of autonomy » and the right to freedom of expression.

China called for « to stop undermining Hong Kong residents’ rights to elect their representatives in line with the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law. ».

Hong Kong, City 7. And 5 million people promised self-rule in local affairs for 50 years after her return to China in 1997.

Zhao said that Hong Kong is an inalienable part of China and that government officials should « be loyal to the motherland. ».

The four ineligible MPs were previously barred from running for re-election due to their calls for foreign governments to impose sanctions on China and Hong Kong..

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