Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong hits back at EU, G7 for criticising city’s chief executive election
- Spokesman from liaison office says the two blocs should not interfere in city’s affairs, accusing them of ‘smearing’ the poll
- European Union and Group of Seven nations say city’s election on Sunday has undermined political pluralism
Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong has rebutted criticism from Western blocs of the selection process for the city’s new leader, a day after the top Chinese government agency issued a lengthy statement defending the election.
On Tuesday, the liaison office hit back at the Group of Seven nations and the European Union’s remarks, asking the two blocs not to interfere in Hong Kong affairs.
“[The G7 and EU] have blatantly smeared Hong Kong’s election and meddled in Hong Kong issues and China’s domestic affairs,” a spokesman for the office said.
“They have ignored the fact that Hong Kong’s chief executive election was held in accordance with the laws and principles of fairness and impartiality. They have disregarded that the election results have commanded people’s respect and support. They have also ignored the united and delightful atmosphere in Hong Kong society.”
The Group of Seven (G7) nations consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.