China opposes foreign intervention in Hong Kong

China Wednesday reiterated its opposition to foreign intervention in Hong Kong's internal affairs.

Foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at a press briefing that the Chinese government is resolutely opposed to any foreign countries' irresponsible comments on the development of Hong Kong's political system.

These are internal affairs of Hong Kong and the internal affairs of China, he said.

In a speech to the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Tuesday, US envoy to Hong Kong Clifford Hart said he applauds the Chinese central government's decision to proceed with the introduction of universal suffrage in the 2017 Hong Kong chief executive election and the 2020 Legislative Council elections.

The US side has no prescription for Hong Kong's electoral process, Hart added.

Earlier this month, the Chinese foreign ministry urged Britain to immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong's internal affairs.

Hong expressed "strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition" Sep 16 to a British minister's newspaper article in which he "openly made irresponsible remarks on Hong Kong's political system".