Hong Kong leader accuses US of 'double standard' on protests
By Laura Kelly - 06/02/20 01:03 PM EDT Hong Kong’s leader on Tuesday said protests in the U.S. are an example of “double standards†held by foreign governments who are criticizing Beijing’s push for national security legislation that will impact the semi-autonomous territory.
“We have recently seen these kind of double standards most clearly with the riots in the United States,†Chief Executive Carrie Lam said in a briefing with reporters, according to the Associated Press.
“We can see how local authorities have reacted. But then last year when we had similar riots in Hong Kong, what was their position?â€
The U.S. last year had sharply condemned escalating violence between police and protesters in Hong Kong following months-long demonstrations in the territory against efforts by Beijing to impose more control.
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/500694-hong-kong-leader-accuses-us-of-double-standard-on-protests
