Reuters, BEIJINGChinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi (王毅) yesterday said that the US had seriously damaged the hard-won mutual trust between the countries by criticizing Beijing over issues such as Hong Kong and the treatment of Muslim Uighurs. “Such behavior is almost paranoid and is indeed rare in international exchanges, seriously damaging the hard-won foundation of mutual trust between China and the United States, and seriously weakening the United States’ international credibility,” Wang said. Wang was speaking at an annual symposium in Beijing on international affairs. Wang said that China would “resolutely fight against external forces that interfere in Hong Kong’s affairs” and “sever the black hands” supporting revolution in Hong Kong. Aquilino called for China to “adhere to the international rights of all, in accordance with international law, as recognized by all nations in the region.”Additional reporting by AP

Source: Taipei Times December 13, 2019 15:56 UTC