Chinese FM urges US to stop interfering in HK affairs in response to Biden’s extension of DED for certain HK residents
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Chinese FM urges US to stop interfering in HK affairs in response to Biden’s extension of DED for certain HK residents
Published: Jan 16, 2025 04:39 PM
Guo Jiakun

Guo Jiakun



In response to Biden's two-year extension of Deferred Enforced Departure for certain Hong Kong residents living in the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong has achieved universally recognized success, noting that any attempts to smear Hong Kong will not succeed nor undermine the international community's confidence in Hong Kong.

Outgoing US president Joe Biden extended a program allowing Hong Kong residents in the country to stay beyond the expiry of their visas by another two years. Biden, who is set to leave office on January 20, said early on Thursday Hong Kong time.

At a regular press conference Thursday, Guo said currently, Hong Kong's security, democracy, and the rights and freedoms of its residents are being more effectively guaranteed, and its development prospects are brighter.

The US should respect China's sovereignty and Hong Kong's rule of law, cease discrediting the Chinese central government's governance policies on Hong Kong and successful practice of "one country, two systems," and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, said Guo.

Global Times

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