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US Asks Beijing To Respect ‘High Degree’ Of Hong Kong Autonomy

 

The United States said Wednesday that it was concerned about movements of Chinese forces on the border with Hong Kong and urged Beijing to honour the territory’s autonomy as pro-democracy protests continued.

“The United States is deeply concerned about reports of Chinese paramilitary movement along the Hong Kong border,” a State Department spokesperson said in a statement to AFP.

“The United States strongly urges Beijing to adhere to its commitments in the Sino-British Joint Declaration to allow Hong Kong to exercise a high degree of autonomy.”

AFP

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