China warns 'Five Eyes' that "If you infringe on our sovereignty, you will be blinded"

Strong Opposition to Hong Kong Lawmaker's Demand for Reinstatement After Disqualification

Dennis Kwok, Alvin Yeung, Kwok Ka-ki, and Kenneth Leung (from left to right), four pro-democracy Legislative Council members who were stripped of their positions after advocating for Hong Kong independence, are holding a press conference at the Legislative Council building on the 11th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] China strongly opposed the 'Five Eyes' alliance countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, telling them not to infringe on its sovereignty over the disqualification of Hong Kong opposition lawmakers.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warned bluntly at a regular briefing on the 19th, "Whether the Five Eyes have five eyes or ten, if they harm China's sovereignty, security, and interests, their eyes will be poked and blinded, so they should be careful."

The Chinese government strongly criticized the Five Eyes alliance countries, including the U.S., for demanding the reinstatement of opposition lawmakers after Beijing stripped them of their seats under new regulations. Earlier last week, according to the decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), four Hong Kong opposition lawmakers were disqualified. In response, the foreign ministers of the five Five Eyes countries issued a joint statement urging their reinstatement.

Spokesperson Zhao emphasized, "It is natural that those who love Hong Kong govern Hong Kong, and those who oppose China and disrupt Hong Kong are removed," adding, "Relevant countries should face the reality that Hong Kong has already returned to China, respect China's sovereignty, and stop interfering in this matter."

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