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Chinese media lambasts UK 'interference' in Hong Kong

Former governor's comments cause angry backlash
Chinese media lambasts UK 'interference' in Hong Kong
Published: September 05, 2014 05:21 AM GMT
Updated: September 04, 2014 06:34 PM GMT

On Sunday, the Chinese government ruled out open nomination of candidates for the Hong Kong chief executive election in 2017.

The move sparked anger among pro-democracy groups and activists who accuse Beijing of breaking its promise to allow Hong Kong to choose its leader directly.

Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong, urged the UK government in an article to assume "moral responsibilities" over what happens in the former colony.

Commenting on the "interference" from British politicians, the Global Times warns the UK to "cease meddling in Hong Kong" and to take note that China is "now the second-largest economy in the world".

"Downing Street might have attempted to say something but it has so far refrained. UK Prime Minister David Cameron has to ponder the consequences of doing so," says the paper, adding that the UK's impact on Hong Kong is almost "zero".

The same editorial in the Chinese edition of the paper adds that Chris Patten was appointed by the Queen and not elected by the people in Hong Kong.

"There wasn't even an election, not even a nomination committee," it reminds readers.

Noting that Mr Patten's article has drawn "some support", another strongly worded article in the paper's Chinese edition criticises "some people in Hong Kong" for "holding on" to the former colonial days.

"Only those who were used to being a slave will still keep Chris Patten in fond memory," remarks the paper.

An article in the Haiwai net lashes out at foreign media for "having ulterior motives" to "complicate Hong Kong's situation and interfere in China's internal affairs".

"No country is allowed to interfere in another's affairs, this is the bottom line of the central government, which is also the real international standard," says the article.

Full Story: China media: Hong Kong 'interference'

Source:BBC News

 

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