Wednesday, June 29, 2022
  • 🔒Privacy Policy
  • © Copyright
The Voiceof London
  • Latest news
  • Foreign affairs
  • UK
  • USA
  • Russia
  • Health
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • Contact us
  • Latest news
  • Foreign affairs
  • UK
  • USA
  • Russia
  • Health
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
The Voiceof London
No Result
View All Result
Home Latest news
China rebukes Biden's offer of a ‘safe haven’ in US for Hong Kongers — RT World News

China rebukes Biden’s offer of a ‘safe haven’ in US for Hong Kongers — RT World News

The Voiceof London by The Voiceof London
August 6, 2021
in Latest news
0

The US is trying to play the “Hong Kong card” to undermine Beijing and doesn’t really care about the people, China’s foreign ministry has said, in response to US President Joe Biden’s offer of a ‘safe haven’ for Hong Kongers.

On Thursday, Biden told the Department of Homeland Security to implement a “deferral of removal” for up to 18 months for thousands of Hong Kong residents currently staying in the US.

In a memo, the president accused China of assaulting Hong Kong’s autonomy, of “undermining its remaining democratic processes and institutions”, and of restricting academic freedom, and freedom of the press. “The US will not waver in our support of the people in Hong Kong,” he pledged.

Biden’s offer of a ‘safe haven’ exposes Washington’s “sinister intention” to play the “Hong Kong card” to contain the city’s development and to undermine China, the Hong Kong branch of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Friday.

However, the people in China and Hong Kong, in particular, see through this “shameless political manipulation” by the Americans and that’s why “it is doomed to fail,” it said.

The US isn’t standing with Hong Kong, but only with “a small group of anti-China troublemakers”, the ministry insisted.

Also on rt.com
Hong Kong convicts first person for inciting secession and terrorism under national security law

More than 100 activists and opposition politicians have been arrested under the Hong Kong National Security Law, introduced by Beijing in the self-governed city after a wave of protests in 2019. Back then, the people’s anger over a planned extradition bill that would allow China to secure rendition of Hong Kong individuals accused of crimes on the mainland grew into a wider movement, demanding democratic reforms and autonomy from China.

The controversial law, which criminalized secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces, faced international condemnation and was described by the critics as a Beijing’s tool to crackdown on dissent in the city.

The statement defended the National Security Law, insisting that it only targeted a limited number of perpetrators, who endangered national security, while allowing to “restore stability” in the city and contributing to its economic growth.

Hong Kong is an integral part of China in line with the ‘one country, two systems’ policy, the statement recalled, adding that Beijing will always oppose attempts by outside forces to interfere in its internal affairs.

Also on rt.com
Is the US-China rivalry doomed to fall into the Thucydides Trap, meaning that war between them is inevitable?

The city used to be a British colony before becoming a special administrative region of China in 1997. Earlier this year, London offered Hong Kongers new visas that provided them with a pass to UK citizenship. Britain said that it was fulfilling its historic and moral commitment to the people of Hong Kong, having seen that the National Security Law violated the agreement under which the territory was handed back to China. Beijing responded to the move by announcing that it will no longer recognize  the special British National Overseas (BNO) passport, owned by many in Hong Kong, as a travel document. 

Think your friends would be interested? Share this story!

Previous Post

We Just Spotted Katie Holmes Wearing Pleated Trousers

Next Post

Abandon Moscow! Russian defense minister says country should now move capital eastwards & build five new cities in remote Siberia

Related Posts

Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges and Luanda’s Governor evaluate the level of practice of the works to increase Water Supply Services to the Capital City
Latest news

Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges and Luanda’s Governor evaluate the level of practice of the works to increase Water Supply Services to the Capital City

June 29, 2022
Colin Farrell and Tom Bateman on ‘terrifying’ challenge of shooting Thailand cave rescue film Thirteen Lives
Latest news

Colin Farrell and Tom Bateman on ‘terrifying’ challenge of shooting Thailand cave rescue film Thirteen Lives

June 28, 2022
Best friend of woman murdered in ‘stranger attack’ reveals their final texts
Latest news

Best friend of woman murdered in ‘stranger attack’ reveals their final texts

June 28, 2022

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

The Voiceof London

 

Browse UK newspapers news, research and analysis from The Voiceof London

📧 Please feel free to contact us by an email if you need more information

  • 🔒Privacy Policy
  • © Copyright
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest news
  • Foreign affairs
  • UK
  • USA
  • Russia
  • Health
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • Contact us

© 2022 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT