“Any sanctions are a double-edged sword that will not only harm the interests of Hong Kong but also significantly those of the US,” Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing government said late on Thursday. It could also see Chinese intelligence agencies set up bases in Hong Kong. China’s ministry of public security (MPS) said it would “direct and support Hong Kong police to stop violence and restore order”. Reacting to US efforts to call a UN Security Council meeting over Hong Kong, China’s foreign ministry reiterated on Friday that Hong Kong was an internal affair and no country had the right to interfere. Many Hong Kong residents feel their city is on the cusp of historic change.

Source: The Telegraph May 29, 2020 21:45 UTC