Hong Kong media accuses Taiwan of joining the WHO

Instant International

Written by: Xu Yi'an

2020-04-04 21:55

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Qiu Tenghua said on April 2 that the expression of The Pulse in the Hong Kong and Taiwan English program violates the one-China principle and the purpose and purpose of Radio Hong Kong as a public broadcaster in the Charter. The mission also refers to the Director of Broadcasting as the editor-in-chief of Radio Television Hong Kong "must be held responsible". A US State Department spokesperson responded by calling on the Hong Kong government to respect press freedom.

Earlier, Hong Kong and Taiwan visited the Assistant Director-General of WHO, Bruce Aylward, and asked if the other party would reconsider the membership of WHO in Taiwan. He did not seem to hear the moderator ’s question. Suspected "Cut line" or communication interruption. The reporter also asked questions again after connecting with him again. Airward only said that China's epidemic prevention work was done well.

The Central News Agency reported that an unnamed spokesman of the US State Department responded to reporters ’questions today with a background note saying that the United States believes in Hong Kong ’s high degree of autonomy, compliance with the rule of law, and its commitment to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. It is important to maintain its special status, the success of "one country, two systems", and the future stability and prosperity of Hong Kong.

A State Council spokesman pointed out that Beijing must keep its promises and obligations under the 1984 "Sino-British Joint Statement", including ensuring that Hong Kong can "enjoy a high degree of freedom."

The spokesperson also shouted to the Hong Kong Government, calling on the Hong Kong Government to respect the human rights of every Hong Kong citizen such as freedom of speech, press and assembly.

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