China says Britain ‘violated promises,’ may not recognize Hong Kong passports
China’s foreign ministry said Friday it may decide not to recognize British-issued passports for Hong Kong residents in retaliation for London’s moves to open a path to citizenship for those holding the documents.
Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that Britain had “violated its promises” and “played up” the issue of the British National (Overseas) passports.
Britain said in May that it would allow holders of such passports extended stays and the possibility of citizenship, prompting thousands of Hong Kongers to rush to renew or apply for them as Beijing steps up restriction on political expression.
So then everyone can them declare not to recognized a CCP passport?
And for Britain to have “violated its promises”? What BS.
The CCP violated the “two systems – one nation” guarantee.
Look who is the violated here!
“As the British side violated its commitment first, China will consider not recognizing the BNO Passport as a valid travel document, and reserves the right to take further measures,” Zhao said.
Oh please.
Your lying does not help your international image.
In fact, it just reinforces that the CCP cannot be trusted at all.
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