AdvertisementChinese media today blamed foreign interference over the huge protest that brought Hong Kong to a standstill yesterday, accusing opponents of the city's pro-Beijing government of 'collusion with the West'. 'It is very noteworthy that some international forces have significantly strengthened their interaction with the Hong Kong opposition in recent months,' the paper said, describing the exchanges as 'collusion'. The editorial pointed to meetings between Hong Kong opposition figures and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as well as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. 'Unfortunately, some Hong Kong residents have been hoodwinked by the opposition camp and their foreign allies into supporting the anti-extradition campaign,' the paper said. 'In the short run, the Hong Kong government led by Carrie Lam will suffer a worsening legitimacy crisis,' he told AFP.

Source: Daily Mail June 10, 2019 08:25 UTC