China Says Hong Kong Protest Violence ‘Is Creation of U.S.’
- Beijing lays direct blame on Washington for city’s unrest
- Foreign Ministry notes ‘U.S. faces,’ American flags in crowds
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China said recent violence in Hong Kong protests was the “creation of the U.S.,” for the first time laying direct blame on Washington as their dispute over the unrest escalates.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the remark at a news briefing Tuesday in response to comments by U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. The top American diplomat had said Monday that he hoped “the Chinese will do the right thing” in managing the protests in Hong Kong.