On Friday, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi informed his American colleague Mike Pompeo that Beijing has decided to firmly oppose U.S. interference in Hong Kong affairs. According to him, Hong Kong is an internal matter of China, concerning the 'internal affairs' of the U.S. and that no foreign government should interfere. He noted that the U.S. releases messages that support illegal and stimulating activities of separatist elements, as well as extremists in Hong Kong. The minister emphasized that China is determined to safeguard its interests and sovereignty, as well as the rule of law in Hong Kong. In response, Mike Pompeo, according to Chinese authorities, changed his expression, appearing with a look of frustration and disbelief.
