China warned against interference in Hong Kong on the first day of the 13th National People’s Congress.
March 5 (UPI) — China warned against interference in Hong Kong on the first day of the 13th National People’s Congress, as Beijing moves to increase election controls in the former British colony. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Friday before nearly 3,000 delegates that he will remain “faithful to the spirit of the principle of the one-country system that governs Hong Kong and Macau, which enjoy a high degree of autonomy.” Li also claimed the “long-term prosperity and stability” of the special administrative regions will be made possible by Beijing’s support for “the people’s livelihoods and their well-being.” Delegates gathered at China’s National People’s Congress were seen not wearing masks as Li also addressed COVID-19.
