China repels 5 foreign ministers demanding early elections in Hong Kong from 21 August 31st, August 10
Foreign ministers from five countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, expressed strong concern over the postponement of legislative elections in Hong Kong and called for early elections, the Chinese government said. I have no right to do it."
Foreign ministers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and five countries, Australia and New Zealand, announced a joint statement on the 9th, and the Hong Kong government's scheduled legislative assembly election in September spreads the new coronavirus infection Regarding the announcement that it will be postponed for one year due to the above reasons, he expressed strong concern that "it will undermine the democratic procedure that has been the basis of stability in Hong Kong" and called for early elections.
"In this case, the legislative elections are local elections in China, and no foreign government, organization or individual has the right to interfere," said Zhao Zhongqing, a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I strongly repulsed.
He also criticized the joint statement as "a typical double standard," noting that the local elections have been postponed in the UK due to the new coronavirus.
Since the current term of legislators in Hong Kong is until the end of September, the postponement of elections will cause a blank period until next year. We are discussing countermeasures including extension.