Chinese Embassy in the UK: The British side has repeatedly hyped the BNO issue as a hypocritical political manipulation

　　Chinanews.com, April 13 According to the news on the website of the Chinese Embassy in the UK on the 13th, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the UK answered reporters' questions about the British government's funding of the British Nationals (Overseas) (BNO) in Hong Kong.

The spokesman pointed out that the British side has repeatedly hyped the BNO issue and tried to turn a group of Hong Kong people into second-class British "citizens". This is a hypocritical political manipulation and is doomed to be futile.

We urge the British side to recognize the reality and general trend and immediately stop political manipulation.

　　Reporter: Recently, the British government announced an allocation of 43 million pounds to solve employment, housing and children's education issues for Hong Kong families who come to the UK according to the BNO visa route.

Does the Chinese Embassy have any comment on this?

　　Embassy Spokesperson: We have repeatedly stated China’s solemn position on the BNO issue to the British side.

China and Britain exchanged memorandums on the BNO issue. In the memorandum, the British side explicitly promised not to grant Hong Kong Chinese citizens who hold BNO passports the right of abode in the UK.

The British side violated its commitments, unilaterally changed relevant practices and interfered in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs.

China expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition. It has announced that it will not recognize the BNO passport as a valid travel document and proof of identity, and reserves the right to take further measures.

　　The British side has repeatedly hyped the BNO issue in an attempt to turn a group of Hong Kong people into second-class British "citizens". This is a hypocritical political manipulation and is doomed to be futile.

We urge the British side to recognize the reality and general trend and immediately stop political manipulation.

We also need to point out that Britain is not a paradise. It has serious racial discrimination and other social problems.

We have noticed many reports that Hong Kong people have faced discrimination and livelihood difficulties after coming to the UK, and the Chinese Embassy in the UK has also received requests from consulates for help.

It is hoped that the British side will concentrate on solving its own problems and refrain from making mistakes and misleading the world.