China responded strongly to the United States potentially imposing visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials, stating that resolute countermeasures would be taken if such actions were carried out. The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced the decision in relation to the 2024 Hong Kong Policy Act Report, which reportedly targets multiple Hong Kong officials deemed responsible for a perceived intensifying crackdown on rights and freedoms in the region.
China's Foreign Ministry urged Washington to cease interfering in Hong Kong's affairs and criticized Blinken's statement, which did not specify the officials who would face visa curbs. The Chinese government expressed strong opposition to the U.S.-released report, condemning it as an attempt to discredit Hong Kong's national security laws and electoral system, portraying Hong Kong's democracy, rule of law, human rights, and freedom in a negative light. Furthermore, China accused the U.S. of distorting facts, interfering in China's domestic affairs, violating international law and norms, and disrupting the principle of "one country, two systems" implementation in Hong Kong. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed the country's commitment to upholding national sovereignty, security, and development interests, implementing the principle of "one country, two systems", and resisting external interference in Hong Kong matters, calling on Washington to respect China's sovereignty and the rule of law in the region.
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