“Hong Kong activists and US diplomats meet” US / China confrontation on issue in Hong Kong on August 9 at 11:25
A photo of Hong Kong activists and American diplomats meeting over protests in Hong Kong was reported, and the Chinese government accused the United States of “unfair interference”. On the other hand, the US government has criticized that the Chinese government has leaked the personal information of diplomats after justifying the visit, and the conflict is deepening.
In the midst of intense protests over ordinance revisions in Hong Kong, photos of Hong Kong activists and local diplomats at the US consulate meeting were reported in Chinese media. Accused the United States of “unjustified interference”.
The US State Department, on the 8th, spoke at a press conference on August 8, when the US diplomat met with protesters in China, not just Hong Kong, and gathered information. I argued that it was a job.
On top of that, he pointed out that the Chinese government has leaked the personal information and photos of American diplomats and their families, “This is not what the responsible nation should do. "I strongly criticized the Chinese government."
US State Department officials did not reveal details about the leak of personal information to NHK's interviews, but accused "the act of endangering diplomats and families" In addition to the increasingly intense trade friction, the relationship is deepening in conflict over Hong Kong.