China and the UK were embroiled in a full-scale diplomatic row on Wednesday after Beijing accused the British government of “gross interference” in the affairs of Hong Kong.
In a rare press conference at the Chinese embassy in London, Liu Xiaoming, ambassador to the UK, vigorously attacked the way British ministers have been defending the rights of Hong Kong demonstrators as they seek to protect their freedoms.
“The UK government chose to stand on the wrong side,” Mr Liu told reporters. “It has made inappropriate remarks not only to interfere in internal affairs of Hong Kong but also to back up the violent lawbreakers.”
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