China warns Canada to "halt interference in Hong Kong's internal affairs"


The Chinese embassy in Ottawa has warned Canada to immediately intervene in Hong Kong's internal affairs, according to a news release from Channel News Asia in the morning of August 19, 2019. The country has issued a joint statement with the European Union on the protection of "fundamental right" for Hong Kong people.


In its statement, the Chinese embassy warned: "Canada must immediately suspend its interference in Hong Kong's internal affairs and China's internal affairs, and, under the current situation, the Canadian side should be cautious of words or actions." Any comment regarding Hong Kong, ”he said.


The Canadian Foreign Ministry has not yet responded to the Chinese embassy's warning, with 300,000 Canadians currently living in Hong Kong.


Source: Channel News Asia