Hey there, amigos! Big news from Asia—we've got some international drama unfolding! 🌏
China just gave the U.S. a stern warning: Stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs or face the music. 🎵🇨🇳
On Monday, Mao Ning, the spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, said that China will respond if the U.S. puts visa restrictions on officials from the Chinese central government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
This all kicked off after the U.S. announced new visa restrictions last week, reacting to a Hong Kong court's verdict in a case about conspiring to commit subversion. 🕵️♂️
Mao Ning didn't hold back. She accused the U.S. of abusing visa policies, attacking the \"one country, two systems\" principle, and interfering with Hong Kong's judicial matters.
\"Such moves blatantly interfere in China's internal affairs and violate international law and basic norms governing international relations. China strongly deplores and opposes it,\" she said. 💬
She also mentioned that 31 defendants have already pleaded guilty in the case, which she says seriously challenges Hong Kong's constitutional order and endangers national security.
\"Hong Kong affairs are purely China's domestic affairs that brook no external interference,\" Mao emphasized. 🔒
China is urging the U.S. to respect its sovereignty and the rule of law in Hong Kong and to abide by international norms. 🌐
Looks like tensions are heating up, folks! What do you think about this international showdown? Let us know! 💭
Reference(s):
MOFA: China will respond if U.S. puts visa curbs on Chinese officials
cgtn.com
