China threatens to retaliate against US over Hong Kong
"The announced measures severely interfere with China`s internal affairs, damage US-China relations, and will harm both sides," he added. He reiterated that "Hong Kong is part of China" and warned that "any words or actions by the US that harm China`s interests will meet with China`s firm counterattack".
China`s legislature approved a national security law seen as aimed at reducing the autonomy Hong Kong has enjoyed since rejoining the mainland in 1997 under the "one country, two systems" formula, Photo: Reuters