China News Service, Beijing, June 2 (Huang Yuqin and Li Jingze) In response to US Secretary of State Pompeo’s recent comments on Hong Kong, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on June 2 that Hong Kong affairs are purely China’s internal affairs and cannot be tolerated Any foreign interference.
A reporter questioned that in response to China’s National People’s Congress passing Hong Kong-related national security legislation, US Secretary of State Pompeo said it was considering “welcoming the people of Hong Kong to the United States.” What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian said that China has recently stated its principled position on the Hong Kong issue many times. Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs, and no foreign interference is allowed. We hope that the United States will do more things that are conducive to the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong and the development of Sino-US relations. (Finish)