Liaison office: Hong Kong’s future lies with China

Hong Kong’s future is inextricably linked with the motherland under the “one country, two systems” principle, China’s central government’s liaison office in the special administrative region (SAR) said, as it expressed support for the foreign ministry’s decision to sanction 11 United States politicians and public figures in retaliation.

The US’ department of treasury imposed sanctions on 11 incumbent and former Chinese officials, including Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, on Friday in what it called a move to show the United States “stands with the people of Hong Kong”.

Decrying this claim as hypocritical and ridiculous, a spokesperson for the liaison office stressed the recent events have proved that the US wants Hong Kong to be as chaotic as possible and to profit from it.

For the US, Hong Kong is “a beautiful sight to behold” only if it is mired in chronic social unrest like Ukraine, Iraq, and Syria, the spokesperson added.

The spokesperson called on the public to review its stance on external interference in Hong Kong affairs.

Although Hong Kong is a highly international city, it should not take a vague stance on matters concerning national interests which brook no ambiguity, the spokesperson said.

China’s fast development has provided strong support and a broad arena for the SAR to thrive, the spokesperson added.

By leveraging the advantages of the “one country, two systems” principle and national strategies such as the Guangdong-Hong KongMacao Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong will recover from the pandemic and prosper with the nation, the spokesperson said.