China has condemned the US and other Five Eyes nations for "blatantly intervening in China's Hong Kong affairs". The Five Eyes statement called upon China to respect democratic freedoms in Hong Kong. "We call on the Hong Kong and Chinese central authorities to respect the legally guaranteed rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong without fear of arrest and detention." China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian responded right away, saying "relevant countries are confusing right and wrong, misleading the public and blatantly intervening in China's Hong Kong affairs." Hong Kong is the subject of a handover treaty as it transitions from British colonial rule.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 16, 2021 19:25 UTC