Beijing, on HK, says no country would let separatists endanger security
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FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a news conference in Beijing, China April 8, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Friday it opposed foreign interference in Hong Kong and that no country would allow separatists to endanger national security, responding to the latest U.S. criticisms about Beijing's handling of the city.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made the remarks during a daily briefing. Beijing plans to impose new national security legislation for Hong Kong, which has prompted alarm among activists who believe the new regulation could further erode freedoms in the city.
Zhao said Beijing seeks cooperation and dialogue with Washington but will fight back if the United States tries to oppress China.
(Reporting by Gabriel Crossley; writing by Se Young Lee; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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