China criticises new measures passed by the US House on Hong Kong, warning the US that the relationship between two countries will be damaged should the legislation become law
China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Beijing resolutely opposed new measures passed by the US House of Representatives related to the Hong Kong protests and urged lawmakers to stop interfering.
The action follows months of protests over the Beijing government's aggressive attempts to enforce control over the semi-autonomous territory. Pelosi said the bravery of young protesters in Hong Kong stands in contrast to "the cowardly government that refuses to respect the rule of law" and the "one country, two systems" policy that was supposed to ensure a smooth political transition after the former British colony was returned to China in 1997.
Under President Xi Jinping, human rights abuses in China have significantly worsened, including the pervasive use of torture, religious persecution and human trafficking, Smith said. President Donald Trump said last week that he would "like to see a very humane solution" to the Hong Kong protests. "I hope that's going to happen," he said Oct. 7 at the White House. "And, you know, Hong Kong is very important as a world hub — not just for China, but for the world."
Citing the Bible, Pelosi said, "What does it profit a person if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?"
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