Hong Kong government slams US legislation

28 November

 

The government of Hong Kong has lashed out at the newly-enacted US legislation that supports democracy and human rights there.

 

US President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan congressional bill into law on Wednesday.

 

Hong Kong's government on Thursday issued a statement expressing strong opposition to the legislation and utmost regret that the United States ignored the concerns of the government.

 

It described the legislation as interference in Hong Kong's domestic affairs while being unnecessary and groundless.

 

It also said it sends the wrong message to demonstrators and does not help alleviate the situation in Hong Kong.

 

NHK