China vows to hit back at US over any action on Hong Kong national security law
- Foreign ministry says bill for the city is Beijing’s concern and it will accept no foreign interference
- Asked about sanctions over the legislation, Donald Trump says the United States might make some move on this issue this week
China has again warned that it will retaliate against the United States if Washington takes action over Hong Kong this week.
Zhao said that the legislation for a “national security law for the Hong Kong special administrative region is purely China’s internal affair, and we brook no foreign interference”.
“As to the erroneous foreign interference in Hong Kong affairs, we will take necessary measures to fight back,” he said.
The central government was determined to implement the “one country, two systems” for Hong Kong, safeguard national security and oppose external interference in Hong Kong, he said.
“If there is anyone bent on harming China’s interests, China will have to take all necessary measures to fight back,” he said.
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