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Author: Liang Kaiyi
2020-06-16 08:33
Last update date: 2020-06-16 08:33HSBC expressed its support for Beijing's implementation of the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law", which provokes criticism from British politicians. In response to the incident on June 15, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab secretly approved HSBC, stressing that the government will not sacrifice Hong Kong people for the benefit of bankers.
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When Lan Taowen attended the regular press conference, a Reuters reporter asked what message he would send to HSBC. Lan Taowen responded that companies will eventually make their own judgments, but the government will not sacrifice Hong Kong people for the benefit of bankers.
Lan Taowen said that the British government made a historical commitment to Hong Kong people to safeguard Hong Kong people's autonomy and freedom, and Beijing is no different. He believes that Britain should shoulder historical responsibility and firmly support Hong Kong people at sensitive times.
HSBC's support for the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" has caused criticism from the British government and opposition parties. Some Conservative MPs even called for summoning banks to Congress to explain to MPs and the nation. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also described HSBC prodding to Beijing, calling on countries to avoid excessive economic dependence on China.
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