With a number of US lawmakers taking to social media to criticize the
Chinese government for police crackdowns on protesters in Hong Kong, the
Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a statement insisting that the US
stay out of its internal affairs, noting that Hong Kong “is not a matter that needs your worrying.“
Underpinning all of this is that Hong Kong’s protesters are waving US
flags and singing the US national anthem, only adding to the sense among
Chinese officials that this is yet another US-funded protest.
President Trump is taking a very hands off approach, claiming on Twitter that China is “moving troops” toward Hong Kong, but stopping short of any direct US statements on the matter.
Critics were quick to slam President Trump
for not being more involved, with some accusing him of not being
sufficiently on the side of the protesters and others accusing him of
giving the green light for the Chinese government to crack down on them.
China Tells US to Back Off as Lawmakers Condemn Hong Kong Crackdown
Trump faulted for taking hands off approach to situation
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