© REUTERS/Tyrone SiuProtesters hurl objects at the police during a demonstration in support of the city-wide strike and to call for democratic reforms at Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, China, August 5, 2019.
China also demanded that the United States explain media reports alleging that US officials are in contact with individuals who have been organizing and leading the recent string of demonstrations. The statement said that Washington should refrain from sending signals to "violent elements" in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has been rocked by unrest after demonstrations erupted in opposition to a now-suspended extradition law that would have allowed suspects to face trial in China's mainland. The protests, which have sometimes turned violent, have since grown into a wider movement against Beijing's control over the territory.
China has repeatedly cautioned the West against involving itself in the current unrest. Last month, Beijing warned the United States and the United Kingdom to "be careful and not interfere in Hong Kong's domestic affairs in any way."
If you believe that the "rule of (International) law" should mean more than "might makes right", then you must acknowledge China's right to ownership/"part of our nation" here.
As far as O a, aware. there's been no "Declaration of Independence" by Hong Kong, even AFTER the UK's 'AGREED!' 100? Year lease expired.
Ain't our business. (The Globalistas* certainly would/will come up with some 'reason' (sic) as to