BANGKOK: The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has condemned Thai politicians for showing support to Hong Kong activists amid mass anti-Beijing protests, saying that such a move could harm the relationship between the two countries. The embassy statement, posted on its official Facebook page late on Thursday, came days after Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong posted a picture on social media with prominent Thai opposition figure Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. "Some Thai politicians have contacted the group that wants to separate Hong Kong from China, showing gestures of support," the embassy said in a Thai-language statement without naming individuals. China hopes that relevant people will understand the truth about problems in Hong Kong, act carefully and do useful things for the friendship between China and Thailand." Wong and Thanathorn met on Oct 5 at the Open Future Festival in Hong Kong, attending as speakers at the annual event.

Source: New Strait Times October 12, 2019 01:30 UTC