Introduction of national security legislation in Hong Kong China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs repulsed by British foreign minister's criticism June 3 22:02
A British Foreign Minister criticized China's introduction of national security legislation to crack down on anti-government moves in Hong Kong, saying it should respect Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy, a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. It interferes with China's domestic politics and shows strong dissatisfaction and opposition." The relationship between the two countries is expected to deteriorate.
``China remains at the brink and fulfills its obligations in the international community, respecting Hong Kong's autonomy,'' said Raab of the United Kingdom on the 2nd, saying that China decided to introduce a national security legislation to control anti-government movements in Hong Kong. Time is still available."
In addition, he said, "If the law is passed, we will consider further measures and act together with other countries that take the same position as ours."
In response, China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Zhongqing strongly replied in a press conference yesterday that he "interfered violently with China's domestic politics, showing strong dissatisfaction and decisive opposition."
He stressed that the return of Hong Kong restored China's sovereignty over Hong Kong, leaving Britain no longer the right to interfere, and said, “If China does not immediately stop its internal affairs, it will hurt itself and lead to self-reliant results.” He also suggested that countermeasures may be taken depending on future actions.
It was emphasized that the relationship between the two countries was in the "Golden Age" for a while, as it agreed to strengthen cooperation over China's mega-regional concept "One Belt, One Road", but the relationship would worsen over Hong Kong's problems. Is expected.
British Prime Minister Contributes to Newspaper Considers Way to Acquire British Citizenship
British Prime Minister Johnson contributed to newspapers in Hong Kong and other countries, and if China continues to move around the national security legislation, the United Kingdom will review the residence conditions etc. of Hong Kong citizens with residence permit and acquire citizenship He said it would open the way for him.
Prime Minister Johnson contributed to the Hong Kong English newspaper "South China Morning Post" and the British newspaper "Times", and the Chinese government will promote the introduction of national security legislation to control anti-government moves in Hong Kong He criticized the move against China's joint statement, which he said, and said Britain would continue to maintain its historical deep ties and friendship with Hong Kong citizens.
Then, if China continues to introduce the legislation, it will be able to work by modifying the residence permit in the UK issued by the British to Hong Kong citizens until the return of Hong Kong in 1997. The idea is to open the way for citizenship in the future.
Currently, about 350,000 people have this permit, which means that another 2.5 million will consider applying for the permit.
Prime Minister Johnson said, "If China continues this way, the UK will fulfill our obligations, not let it go." Against China, we will continue to adhere to the "one country, two system" policy. I asked.