Chinese State-run People's Daily Warns Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party Against 'Interference in Hong Kong Issues'

Taiwan and Hong Kong Pro-Independence Forces Collude to Undermine China's Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
Condemnation with the Harsh Expression "Cut Off the DPP's Black Hand"

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] China's state-run People's Daily warned the ruling party of Taiwan, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), to "not interfere in Hong Kong affairs."

According to the Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 20th, the People's Daily claimed in an article titled "Let's Cut Off the DPP's Black Hand That Destabilizes Hong Kong," published the previous day, that the DPP is playing a shameful role in Hong Kong's social unrest.

The People's Daily reported, "Since the unrest in Hong Kong triggered by last year's 'Fugitive Offenders Ordinance (Extradition Bill),' pro-independence forces in Taiwan and Hong Kong have conspired to become the main destructive forces undermining China's sovereignty and territorial integrity." The newspaper added, "The ruling DPP in Taiwan and Taiwan's separatist forces are making every effort to follow the U.S. strategy of utilizing the 'Hong Kong card.' On one hand, they criticize 'One Country, Two Systems' to attack their political rivals and win elections, while on the other hand, they support Hong Kong's opposition parties and assist in support and educational activities."

Furthermore, the newspaper criticized the DPP for claiming to be concerned about "Hong Kong's future," but said it is disguising itself to incite chaos in Hong Kong and attack China for its original purpose.

The newspaper argued that the enactment of China's Hong Kong National Security Law (Hong Kong Security Law), which has been criticized by the U.S. and other Western countries, "has rendered the collusion between Taiwan and Hong Kong separatist forces useless."

Since the enactment of the Hong Kong Security Law, it is known that at least 200 people have fled or sought asylum overseas from Hong Kong.

Since May 2016, when the pro-independence DPP's President Tsai Ing-wen took office, China has severed official relations with Taiwan and has pursued a strong military pressure policy.

In particular, China has intensified military pressure on Taiwan since President Tsai won a landslide victory and was re-elected in Taiwan's presidential election in January this year.

President Tsai has stated a strong response policy regarding the enactment of the Hong Kong Security Law, saying, "We will not stand by as democracy, freedom, and human rights in Hong Kong regress."

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